Mask It

This is my version of a Halloween blog. Enjoy these awesome masks from some very talented Etsy sellers!

1) Bunny Leather Mask: $65, TomBanwell
2) Green Ginko Leaf Leather Mask: $40, kennosborne

3) Raccoon Mask: $350, CaptainCat

4) Ornate Venetian Style Mask: $99, ladyinthetower
5) Cheetah Leather Mask: $89, teonova

Vintage Etsy Staplers

I think I would sit around and staple papers together all day long if I had any of these awesome staplers. I think that the horse one is genius and I wish I was the sort of person with $48 to spend on a stapler that I would use maybe once a week. Perhaps someday...

1) Ceramic Horse Head Stapler: $48, domestikate

2) Grasshopper Stapler: $10.50, RobertaGrove
3) Mushroom Stapler: $12, woodendonkey

4) Dog Stapler: $7.50, sugarlily

5) Owl Stapler: $7.50, moxiethrift

Aqua Fresh

1) 8x12 Signed Art Print: $30, EmeliaJane
2) Wooden Chicken Eggs: $17, Imaginationkids
3) Leaf Earrings: $5, funkygoodstuff
4) Vintage White and Aqua Bowl, $17, TheGinghamOwl

Mix it Up: Mixed Media Art Collages

I've lately discovered an interest in mixed media art collages, and have grand plans of making some pretty fabulous ones when I have a bit more spare time this coming year. But until I have some of my own creations to share with you, entertain yourselves by checking out some of these awesome mixed media artists on Etsy.

PeggyWolfDesign

1) PRINT / Butterfly and Roses / 8x10, $20
2) PRINT / The key to my heart / 9x8, $20
3) PRINT / The hunter 8x10, $20

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stilettoheights

1) Ghosts Of Manderly I (Art Print), $18
2) Marie Antoinette II (reproduction print), $18
3) All Women Have Secrets (a romantic edwardian art print), $18

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dollfacedesign

1) Live Your Fairytale - Magical Mixed Media Collage Print, $22
2) The Love Birds - Antique Ledger Paper Collage, $25
3) YOU Are A Rare Bird - Vintage Mixed Media Collage Print, $22

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GerushiasNewWorld

1) ACEO, Sunday Drive with June (A Hollywood Story) Print, $6
2) ACEO, Lady of the Lighthouse, Print, $6
3)Sister Ophelia's Unfortunate Picnic - Print, $13

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Decorating4

1) Alice Can't Remember--4x4 inch Original Mixed Media Collage, $34
2) Big Ships Passing--5x5 inch Original Mixed Media Collage, $39
3) What Skelton--4x4 inch Original Mixed Media Collage, $29

Recent Etsy Favorites:

1) Eve with Green Apple Digital Collage, $19 at FleurBonheur.
2) Candied Lime Modern Mosaic Ring, $19 at AimeezArtz.
3) Strawberry Coconut Milk Facial Soap, $5.50 at WickedSoaps.

4) Soda Fountain Lollipops, $10 at VintageConfections.
5) Pocky iPhone Cozy, $28 at yummypocket.
6) Fern Stemless Wine Glasses, $50 at marywibis.

7) Lake Michigan Neighborhood Collage, $15 at lauraprentice.
8) Egg Salt and Pepper Shakers, $18 at RouDesigns.
9) Peacock Painted Pumps, $115 at norakaren.

Bead Fancy

Your daily dose of eye candy. You're welcome.

Amethyst:

1) Faceted Onion Briolettes, $39.00 for a half strand (22-23 beads) from kokorogems.
2) 12-20mm Faceted Nuggets, $29.95 for 8" strand from Raregemstone.

Black Onyx:

1) 14mm Center-drilled teardrops, $7.50 for 8 pieces from BeadersBoutique.
2) AAA Faceted Briolettes, $6.75 for 2 pieces from JLeeBeads.

Carnelian:

1) AA Faceted Pear Briolettes, $12.80 for 6 pieces from saritasupplies.
2) Faceted Heart Briolettes, $28.60 for 4" strand from bijouxrocks.

Chalcedony:

1) 10mm Pink Rondelles, $19.99 for 7" strand (28 beads) from loveofjewelry.
2) Apple Yellow Faceted Heart Briolettes, $22.76 for 3.5" strand from Gemtonebeads.

Citrine:

1) AAA Micro-Faceted Coins, $40.50 for 14 pieces from skyvalleygems.
2) Straight Drilled Faceted Heart Beads, $7.25 for 10 pieces from artmooie.

Garnet:

1) AA Faceted Pear Briolettes, $19.50 for 4.5" strand from gemaliciousbeads.
2) 3mm Faceted Round Beads, $6.50 for 20 pieces from lilysoffering.

Iolite:

1) Micro-faceted Drop Briolettes, $39.95 for full strand (30 pieces) from Raregemstone.
2) Plain Square Beads, $99.99 for 8" strand from marcypanek.

Labradorite:

1) Faceted Full Teardrop Briolettes, $2.50 for 2 pieces from BeadFrenZ.
2) 7mm Oval Faceted Beads, $7.50 for 10 pieces from LiciaBeadsVault.

Lapis Lazuli:

1) Faceted Rondelles, $38.50 for 8" strand from LillysBeadBox.
2) Faceted Puff Diamond Briolettes, $34.75 for 5 pieces from TheCuriousGem.

London Blue Topaz:

1) 7mm Faceted Briolettes, $10.00 for 4 pieces from PeridotSupplies.
2) AAA Micro-Faceted Round Beads, $81.99 for 1/4 strand (16 pieces) from norah62.

Malachite:

1) Diagonal Cube Square Beads, $26.99 for full strand (34 pieces) from extremebeads.
2) 12x16mm Smooth Teardrops, $13.99 for full strand (22 pieces) from jewelryshop88.

Peridot:

1) AAA Micro-faceted Onion Briolettes, $24.50 for 25 pieces from bismillahgems.
2) 2mm Tiny Round Beads, $4.50 for 14" strand from ollieandjo.

Peruvian Blue Opal:

1) Faceted Briolettes, $56.00 for 4.25" strand (28 pieces) from TheMerryBead.
2) Faceted Flat Heart Briolettes, $14.99 for full strand from neatothings.

Pyrite (Fool's Gold):

1) 8mm Faceted Rondelles, $9.75 for 8 pieces from dibabeads.
2) Faceted Teardrop Briolettes, $28.95 for 2" strand (19 pieces) from GemGourmet.

Rainbow Fluorite:

1) 12mm Faceted Round Beads, $9.20 for 15.5" strand (34 pieces) from SevenColorBeads.
2) Top-drilled Teardrop Briolettes, $2.99 for 5 pieces from judydupin.

Rose Quartz:

1) 12mm Micro-Faceted Beads, $4.99 for 11 pieces from yakutum.
2) AAA Faceted Heart Briolettes, $12.00 for 6 pieces from FabulousRocks.

Tanzanite:

1) AAA Teardrop Briolettes, $14.50 for 10 pieces from ajcouturegemstones.
2) 3mm Hand-Cut Faceted Rondelles, $16.70 for 4" strand from aaarealgem.

Vintage Day!

Lately I've been on a vintage craze and have spent a decent amount of time browsing through the vintage sections on Etsy. Perhaps someday when I have a real job I'll buy some of these awesome pieces I found...

1) Vintage floral dress with full skirt - $32 at LookBackCloset

2) Vintage 50s MARIGOLD Gingham Cotton Dress - $42 at RevolvingStyles

3) Vintage 1970's Polyester Secretary Dress - $14 at vimvigorvintage

4) 1960s Vintage Mod Summer Shift Dress - $52 at starletvintage

5) Vintage NATIVE HEAD petite purse - SOLD (phooey!) at allencompanyinc

6) Bright COBALT Blue Leather SHOULDER Bag - $45 at VonlenskaVintage

7) Vintage Envelope Clutch or Shoulder Bag in Black and White - $16 at centerstagevintage

8) 80s SUEDE Gold Chain purse Shoulder Bag - $24 at sillyrabbitvintage

9) Cream Leather Oxford Heels - $40 at BeckyDrolen

10) 1960s Vintage Yellow Mod Flat Mary Janes - $35 at simplevintage

11) Soft leather red T-STRAP heel shoes - $28 at putonthatdress

12) Vintage shoes- NEW WAVE QUEEN leather heels - $24 at PranceAndSwagger

Coffee Cravings

Clockwise from Top Left:
1) Sculpted Mug-Passionflower Purple
2) Aqua Birdie Mug
3) His and Hers Vintage Diner Coffee Mugs
4) Peacock Coffee Mug




Clockwise from Top Left:
1) Bow Coffee Cup Cozy
2) Spring Blue Coffee Cuff Corset
3) Sunshine On My Coffee Cozy
4) Reusable cup sleeve in Light Green

Some of my Favorites:

After being on Etsy daily for the past few weeks, I've run across some really cute stuff. Here are just a few:

I love love love this necklace! I'm not really sure why... but I do!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37870092
By boylerpf


I basically am in love with every single piece that this person makes. She has an amazing eye for color, especially with the wire that she uses.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37726184
By GlitzGlitter


Another by GlitzGlitter. Of course, I love the purple ones :)
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37682949


Fuzzy Penguin! I just want to hold him next to my face and cuddle with him.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37671775
By WoolCrazy


Woo for color! I think this one matches pretty much any outfit.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37391851
By BeijoFlor


I pretty much love anything with a bird on it (not a fan of real life birds, but love them on jewelry, stationary, etc), so naturally I love these rings.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37315292
By ottobone


I might be tempted to bite this if I wore it...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37208815
By OrderlyCivilians


Any morning spent drinking coffee from this thing would be a happy morning...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37036206
By shoshonasnow


I have no clue what I would put in this or where I would put it, but I love it nevertheless.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37027924
By kimwestad


I wish I had the kind of face that could pull off wearing something like this. Seriously, go look at this lady's shop. Every single piece is amazing!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36917320
By yellowfield7


... Because I like cool hair and teal eyeshadow.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36808877
By jkldesign


A stuffed bird! I want to hug it. For reals.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36639114
By GubFactory


This would make my coffee cup happy. And me.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36492316
By GubFactory


Black and Pale yellow may just be my favorite color combo ever. I really wish I weren't so white so I could wear more yellow stuff... not that I would wear these tags. I would just write on them.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35994767
By lemondrop09


This necklace is all kinds of intense. I need it.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34941766
By voleurdebijoux


This is the kind of ring that you wear when you want to punch someone and cause them extreme pain. Not that I would ever do such a thing...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30045760
By jzdesigns


This just makes me laugh. Giraffe!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28697382
By cordialkitten


This is similar to the coffee sleeve, but it's for your wrist. Super cool.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13118919
By tokyopixie