Favorite Etsy Shops...

Happy Thursday and welcome back to Favorite Etsy Shops!  With Etsy being such a huge marketplace full of talent, it is tough to choose each week what shops I would like to feature.  Everyday I find more and more great shops and items that I can't wait to share with you and today is no exception.  Here you go, enjoy!

 Beanie on Helina- Click Here!

Beanie on Helina is a gorgeous little shop that creates fun and functional home decor.

TratGirl- Click Here!

Made to order clothing, accessories and award winning fiber art book covers.

Favorite Etsy Shops...

Today I again feature two of my favorite Etsy shops, this time a typography print shop and a wedding and home decor shop. 

First up today is Made by Aiza, Aiza creates simple yet beautiful typography prints for weddings, nurseries and home decor.  With a large selection of colors available, you'll be sure to find something you love.  Need something customized?  Not a problem, Aiza will be happy to work with you on a custom order.

 

Made by Aiza 

The next beautiful shop on my list is Lolly's Cubby Hole.  At Lolly's Cubby Hole, she sells gorgeous handmade burlap wedding signs and accessories, vintage hankies and home decor.   To make your day even more memorable, Lolly's work is also customizable

Lolly's Cubby Hole

Buy handmade!  Besides a high quality item with attention paid to every little detail, your handmade item is made with love and no two are ever exactly the same. 

Favorite Etsy Shops...

Today's favorite Etsy shops offer a bit of color and variety.  Let me first introduce you to Rootiebirds, a great little shop that offers beautiful jewelry in a variety of natural gems and crystals that will speak to your soul. 

 

Rootiebirds 

Inspired by family treasures, my next shop is Fondest Memories.  At Fondest Memories, Vicki carries a variety of vintage and antique items looking for a new home in your collection.

 Fondest Memories

Favorite Etsy Shops...

Today I continue with two of my favorite Etsy shops.  First up is Twining Vines, a shop that carries a beautiful selection of handmade and vintage inspired items for the bride, bridal party and wedding venue.  If you are having the romantic or rustic wedding of your dreams, you must take a look around this shop!

 

TwiningVines 

The second shop up for today is AJBcreations.  AJBcreations is for those with the bold personality, who love color and to have fun, the gypsy at heart.  She carries a wide variety of whimsical earrings, bracelets, necklaces, belts and more. 

 

AJBcreations 

Stop by these shops today and show your support for handmade, even if it is just for a quick window shop, your business is always appreciated!

Favorite Etsy Shops...

As promised, here are two more of my favorite Etsy shops that I would recommend to you.  First up is Cotton Circle, a shop that sells gorgeous home decor and craft fabrics in durable 100% cotton.  These fabrics are heavy weight and are great for drapes, pillows, crafts and so much more.  You can visit Cotton Circle at https://www.etsy.com/shop/CottonCircle

 

Next up is Greenbriar Creations, a cute shop that specializes in vintage hankies, creating things from vintage hankies, fairy clotheslines, chemo hats, jackets and vintage items.  Really, she has such a variety, you just have to stop by and see what she has to offer!  All of Sue's handmade items are made with love and attention to detail. Visit Greenbriar Creations at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GreenbriarCreations

 

Favorite Etsy Shops...

I am going to start something new.  On Tuesdays and Thursdays I am going to feature some of my favorite Etsy shops and some of their products.  Today I am going to introduce you to Holly Beeez and Vera Jayne.

Holly Beeez is a cute new little shop that has a wonderful assortment of fabric covered buttons, earrings and brooches as well as handmade tied fabric garlands.  Rumor has it, she will even make a garland in custom colors for you.  Holly Beeez can be found on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyBeeez or like her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holly-Beeez/243917979116929

Here is a taste of what Holly Beeez has to offer

The second shop I would like to introduce you to today is Vera Jayne.  Vera Jayne makes a gorgeous variety of knit and crochet accessories like infinity scarves, cowls, hats, baby shoes, brooches and ponytail holders.  Winter is still upon us, so treat yourself to something beautiful from Vera Jayne today.  You can find Vera Jayne's Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/VeraJayne or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VeraJayne

Here are some examples of the lovely works of Vera Jayne

I hope this has helped you discover something new and you enjoy visiting these shops as much as I do.

One Ball Wonders...

 Happy President's Day!

If you are anything like me, you can be found knitting at least a little each day almost every day of the year; heck, I've even been spotted knitting at the beach!  When you knit as much as I do, very rarely are you working on just one project at a time.  Most of the time I have a bigger project going on, a dishcloth of sorts, maybe a hat or cowl, but almost always, one of my projects requires only one ball of yarn.  I call these projects, one ball wonders.  One ball wonders are extremely satisfying to knit, they are cheap and they usually don't take very long at all, giving you almost instant gratification.  Often times one ball wonder patterns are also patterns that I use multiple times because the items make great quick gifts. Another advantage to these small projects is the yarn, yes, you could use any yarn that fits the pattern, but it is also a great time to use that special ball of one of a kind yarn you've been waiting to knit up.  At Creating with Sticks, we offer a wide variety of beautiful, one of a kind, hand dyed yarn that is perfect for one ball wonder projects.  To me, using hand dyed or hand spun yarn always makes a project extra special.

Today I am linking you to a headband pattern that is tried and true, I've knit it twice actually, and to some beautiful hand painted yarn that would make the project perfect.  Better yet, this pattern is free!

 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/86-10-headband-in-alaska

 "Sweetheart" Bluefaced Leicester Wool

https://www.etsy.com/listing/174484766/sweetheart-aran-weight-bluefaced?ref=shop_home_active_19

"Beach" 100% Superwash Merino

https://www.etsy.com/listing/174477960/beach-100-percent-superwash-merino-yarn?ref=shop_home_active_4 

For more of Creating with Sticks hand painted yarn, click here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CreatingWithSticks?section_id=14772975&ref=shopsection_leftnav_9

Knit on!