Treasury Delight

 

Treasury by Cynmb

04-27-2010

Treasury by JudysDesigns

4-27-2010

Treasury by Irina Photography

4/25/2010

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Etsy is a wonderful community filled

with very supportive, kind and talented

artists. This week, I was lucky enough

to be featured in some very delightful

Treasuries by some of these fabulous

Etsians. As you can see, I am featured

among some very special people with

a deep passion for their creative love.

You can view more of these lovely

shops on: http://www.etsy.com/

Giveaway: andwabisabi

andwabisabi

cross stitch. print it, stitch it, hang it

✿ I am pleased to introduce you to this fabulous 

Etsy shop called andwabisabi...where you can

find so many adorable and inspiring cross stitch

designs and patterns. 

Ever wonder how you can create fabulous 
pieces of art with cross stitching?...
andwabisabi is your one stop shop!

It's a crafter's dream shop filled with delightfully 
whimsical and animated cross stitch designs. 

The talented creator of this shop is name Grace 
and she is giving away 7 of her ubber cute 
cross stitch patterns from her Animals and
Insects section!

I was able to interview Grace for this special 

giveaway and learn how she got started with
her Etsy shop.

 

Here is a little insight into her creative

process, ideas, and inspirations for the many 

designs in her Etsy shop. 

Interview with andwabisabi

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1. When did you start creating or felt inspired to do so?

I’ve been creating for as long as I can remember. I've

always wanted to work in the art/design field and I am 

now putting that dream into reality. Andwabisabi came 

to realization in 2008. I had been cross-stitching for 

several years and I thought to myself, “why not create 

my own patterns?” Using my background in Illustration, 

I started creating simple and fresh cross-stitch patterns, 

especially suitable for beginners. I wanted to break the 

misconception that cross-stitching is just an elderly craft- 

cross-stitching is for everyone!

2. How do you start your designs or what sparks 

your artistic ideas?

I am inspired by the conversations I share with my 

close friends, and of course, nature! I pick up ideas 

from daily life and realize them in cross-stitch. I have 

a to-do design list, so whenever I get inspired, I jot 

down the idea in my notebook- that way I don’t lose 

or forget my ideas.Though, I must say, some of my 

designs are spontaneously born- I just jump right 

into a project and experiment. It’s a great way 

to get the ball running and a lot of fun!

 3. What do you love about creating things with 

your own hands?

I would have to say I love the joy that comes 

with the completion of a project. Picking out 

the fabric, choosing thread colors and then 

watching the little stitches appear and become 

a finished project is so thrilling! I do a happy 

dance every time!

When you make something with your own 

hands, the customization is endless, you can 

continuously work on the project to make it 

“just right”.

4. What learning lessons do you have to share with 

other artists?

One of the lessons I’ve learned is keeping a notepad 

handy at all times. You never know when you’ll be 

inspired and come up with a genius idea. Sometimes 

we’re not in the luxury to start creating at any given 

moment. Always jot that idea down with plenty of 

side notes so that when it comes time to create, 

you’ll know exactly what you envisioned.

And of course, keep doing what you love! 

Do take in constructive criticism, but don’t let 

the opinions of others bring you down. We 

can’t satisfy everyone, but if you keep doing 

what you love, the passion and energy will be 

seen and felt, and you’ll soon discover 

your niche. Perseverance is key~ 

Keep at it and keep learning.

andwabisabi's

cross stitch giveaway

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✿Win 7 cross stitch patterns of your

choice from the Animals and Insects 

sections of andwabisabi!
✿✿✿

Giveaway starts on 4/24/10

and ends on 5/08/10.
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First Entry 

(mandatory)

1. Go to http://www.etsy.com/shop/andwabisabi

and select your favorite item from andwabisabi,

come back here, post a comment, your e-mail,

Etsy shop, or a way for me to contact you. TY!

Extra Bonus Entries 

(please post separately) 

2. Heart andwabisabi's Etsy shop

3. Follow andwabisabi's blog

4. Follow andwabisabi on Twitter

5. Become a fan of andwabisabi on Facebook

6. Follow andwabisabi on Flickr

7. Heart my Etsy shop voleurdebijoux

8. Follow my blog voleurdebijoux

9. Follow me on Twitter voleurdebijoux

10. Become my Facebook fan voleurdebijoux
11. Tweet about this giveaway with link to tweet.
12. Blog about this giveaway. (2 bonus entries)

♥Thank you so much for all of your entries

and wonderful comments! xoxo

Etsy Treasury: Come to me in dreams

Come to me in dreams

A lovely collection of soft pinks, lilacs, and blushing 

hues to create the perfect dream. If only you could

capture these dreams when you have awaken from

your magical slumber.

These are some of the beautiful designs that you 

will find on Etsy. 

~*~

Etsy Treasury: A Blushing Kiss

A Blushing Kiss

Romance can create the most beautiful colors...

Like a new bloom in Spring..love can open up

your heart to show the subtle beauty of a kiss.

~*~

There are so many wonderful artists on Etsy

that I adore. I wanted to showcase some of

the many lovely creations that inspire me. 

Each shop here represents a sample of the

talented and creative artists on Etsy. 

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Winner of Terrabella Accents' Giveaway

Thank you for all the lovely comments and many entries 

to Terrabella Accents Giveaway!

I've written everyone's entries on pieces of paper

and put them all in a hat. Just pulled out a name 

....and the lucky winner to this fabulous giveaway is

natwhat 

Congrats to natwhat!

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Thank you to everyone for your entries, follows, 

and wonderful comments! I will post another 

fabulous giveaway very soon. xoxo 

3 DAY EASTER SALE

3 DAY EASTER SALE

Voleur De Bijoux

HAPPY EASTER

To celebrate this Easter weekend, I'm having 

a SALE: "BUY 2 ITEMS, GET 25% OFF" 

Sale starts Friday, April 2nd and 

ends Sunday, April 4th.

 Please send me a message with code: Easter

I will reduce your pricing to reflect 25% OFF.

(*Excludes Shipping Charges)

Voleur De Bijoux

Have a Happy Easter! xoxo