Sunday, April 29, 2012

New old craft area..

No blog spotlight today,since I spent the day organizing my craft area. Not done yet,but I am please with the results so far. I will post 2 'spotlights' later this week to catch up. Pics of the new old area..I can find stuff again!






Sunday, April 22, 2012

Geek Girls of Etsy Shop Awesomeness Featurette 4/22

Today's featurette focuses on the awesome art of CrazyUndergroundShop on Etsy. I was a fan of Priscilla's work before I started this weekly feature,having stumbled across her fan page on Facebook--

here is a bit about her from her Etsy bio:


"Crazy Underground Garage" is an online art shop selling card designs and art prints by me, Priscilla Peeters.

I studied Animation at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent, where I graduated with a master's degree in 2007. I then studied for one extra year to earn my teacher's degree.

I live in Belgium. I love chocolate. I'm addicted to coffee. Some of my favourite past times include sitting on the couch with a blanket and a hot cup of coffee/tea/cocoa/... in winter or relaxing on a bench watching the people go by in summer. "Singing in the rain" is one of my favourite movies ever and I was one of those kids who kept singing the soundtrack of any Disney movie on a loop until the next one came out (sorry mom & dad!).

Drawing is all I ever wanted to do, and I'm not very good at writing little bio-pieces about myself.


Here are a few gems from her Etsy shop:

I have soft spot for all things owl,and these cards are lovely
Thank You Card - Hand Stamped Owl Thank You cards - Set of 6 - yellow and orange - envelopes decorated with owl print included - linocut

foxy pin-up gals
Greeting Card - Ribbon Heart Blonde Bombshell - blonde pinup girl with present - off-white envelop included - 3.9" x 5.6"

Lovely winter scene print
Print - winter landscape, snow and berch trees, little birds looking for food - "Grounded" - 8.3" x 11.4"

I LOVE her Zodiac series!
Greeting Card - Pisces - zodiac series - swimming under water with fishes - off-white envelop included - 3.9" x 5.6"


More of Priscilla's work can be seen here:

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Thrift Store Score

Loved all the colors...looking for projects to work with them now...


Etsy Geek Girls Shop Awesomeness Featurette 4/14

I knew from the minute I saw the name of this week's featured shop I was in for some fun,and I was right. 
Amanda's shop, The Snarky Little Stitcher, features "quirky,snarky and geeky cross stitch & plastic canvas creations." 
Here's a bit of Amanda's bio:
I am a stay-at-home mom with 3 very active boys. I am also a voracious and unabashed geek, especially old-school stuff. 

I tend to work on all manner of crafts: quilting, sewing, afghans, felt, beading, needlepoint & cross stitch and plastic canvas. I always need to be doing something with my hands. When I'm home and I do manage to put my needle down I am usually reading or doing crossword & jigsaw puzzles.
 
Amanda's shop is full of geeky(and snarky) goodness. Here are a few favorites:
Godzilla!!!!!!!!!

My son loves these Pokemon magnets (she has Johto gym badge magnets in her shop,too!)

For the Star Wars geek

one of these would look great on any desk

zombies <3

Be sure to check Amanda's shop out for more wonderful and geeky items here:

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Etsy Geek Girls Shop Awesomeness Featurette 4/7

It's time for this week's spotlight on the 'Geek Girls Of Etsy' team. It's my pleasure to shine the spotlight today on TheSereneDragon.
Shop owner DragonWhisper76 creates lovely jewelry and absolutely adorable polymer clay charms. Here is a bit of her Etsy bio:


Hello! Welcome to my online shop! My love for cute and sparklie things are my main inspiration for the jewerly and accessories that I make. Creating out of my own hands is one of the most rewarding things I can think of. Everything you see in this shop are hand crafted with my own designs! The Polymerclay items are hand sculpted without any molds. My most enjoyment from is creating video game and anime characters of any kind from polymerclay. Polymerclay so versatle and the possibilities are just endless!


I love the color and detail in these earring. The black/hot pink combo is one of my favorite color combinationsBlack and Pink Flower Bead Earrings


The gamer in me loves this bracelet/earring combo
Bracelet and Earring Charm Set


The 'Chinese Zodiac' earrings are awesome! I love these 'Year of the Tiger' earring cutiesYear of the Tiger Earrings


And of course I am partial to the 'Year of the Horse' earrings that being my sign:) Cuter than 'My Little Pony'!
Year of the Horse Zodiac Earrings


Her shop also has a lovely section called 'One the Budge Jewelry' filled with pretty baubles decided to be lovely when worn and very kind to your wallet.
Be sure to check out DragonWhisper76's shop on Etsy here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSereneDragon

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Etsy Geek Girl's Shop Awesomeness Featurette 4/1

It's Sunday,April 1st...time for our weekly featurette on the lovely 'Geek Girls of Etsy' team members.
Up today is Nicoinstitches!
Here is a bit from Nicole's bio:
I love to cross-stitch as a hobby. I do all kinds of designs, but am partial to cats, Nintendo and Tigger. All items are sent via Canada Post to ensure the lowest price possible. I am also a library attendant and military wife.

She also makes some of the most adorable cross-stitch I have ever seen:)
Here is a peek at some of her work:

Kitten cross-stitch 'Hang in There'

I love wolves!
Wolf cross-stitch

The geek is me "squeee" ed at this one!
Action Nintendo Chomp flower - FREE SHIPPING

This one is absolutely amazing!!!
Framed ballerina cross stitch

She has a sizable sale section in her shop, and a 10% off coupon running right now!
Check her shop out here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Nicoinstitches