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KelseysKorner

Notes from the artist :
I love this ornament because it is made with vintage fabric that I found in a tiny fabric shop in Smithville, Texas. The lady who runs the shop is exactly what you would expect. She was charming and full of stories of the area.

JenEcklundDesigns

Notes from the artist :
Faceted and sparkling crystal quartz briolettes are grouped together in a cluster of three.

A single cluster of baroque style pearls serve as the focal point. Each cluster is wire wrapped by hand using 14k gold filled wire and attached to a set of baroque style pearls which are interspersed with 14k gold-fill filigree scroll chain.

Necklace measures 16" in length.

WackyJacky

Notes from the artist :
Uh Oh Hot Dog Spawn from a pair of girl's argyle socks.

She has curly horns that have a pipe cleaner inside them to hold there shape. She was sewn together with 3 different colored threads just for fun and has olive safety eyes. She sports a sew in tag kinda near her butt. She sits up 7.5 inches high.

Mvegan5

Notes from the artist :
Vintage findings come together in this fun, unique pin. Height is about 2.5" and a strong, silver toned pin finding is attached to the back, see second photo for example. 10% goes to the charity of the month.

JoniKay52

Notes from the artist :

aBeautiful. Sterling silver 16" necklace. 1-3/4" long by 3/4" wide dangle. Light weight.

DaisyWares

Notes from the artist :
These Cubic Zirconia shine like the stars. And they are an amazing 17mm X 13mm. Stunning! They are wrapped in Gold Fill wire and have Gold Fill Earwires. Green and Gold are such a beautiful combination.

My jewelry and bath & body products are always VEGAN. I never use any animal by-products such as leather, bone, shell, feathers, silk or pearls etc.

I donate 10% of my sales to the Animal Place in Vacaville, CA. They are a wonderful organization that rescues farm animals from abuse and neglect. www.animalplace.org

ArfArfMeowMeow

Notes from the artist :
This is a an opportunity to someone to place an item in a custom collage or a collage that I design between 2 pieces of glass. You can call it Preserve a Memory.

100% goes to support Priest River Animal Rescue in Idaho. they can view our web site at: www.pranimalrescue.org

MadHattersPottery

Notes from the artist :
Keep a piece of summer nearby throughout the year. Glazed in crisp ocean blues and deep greens, this handcrafted pot is filled with the fragrance of Awapuhi Seaberry, a hint of floral, melon and berries floating on top of a fresh tropical ocean breeze.

The essence of summer memories in one little pot.

BlueStarButterflies

Notes from the artist :

I hunted down the fabric for this quilt on a Quilt Shop Tour around Minnesota and Wisconsin. It was a fun trip. The Alexander Henery large cowboy print I bought on Etsy!

It was so much fun creating this hip western quilt. Thanks for checking it out. :)

SherryReneeW

Notes from the artist :
This is a sachet bag I crocheted. You can fill it with your favorite scent. This little bag would make a nice gift and could become an heirloom. I know I love to collect old crocheted items.

It has a drawstring closure and there is a loop on the inside if you want to hang it up.

The sachet bag is approx. 3 x 3 inches.

It is made by me, in my pet-free and smoke-free home.

BranchingStreams

Notes from the artist :
Original abstract painting by Ed Larson

Untitled (elegant green)
24x36
acrylic on canvas

30% of this sale will be donated to The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

"As part of the UNC system, the Center is the only public comprehensive cancer center for the State and the people of North Carolina. Our Mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training and outreach."
http://cancer.med.unc.edu/

SherryRenee

Notes from the artist :
I made this little dress out of some of my collage paper. It has collage paper that has been machine stitched onto some of my handmade paper. I hand stitched some buttons down the front and then added fibers to the top.

You could use it as a bookmark, on a card, in a scrapbook or as a tag. It is approx. 5 x 2 inches.

StrayNation

Notes from the artist :
Set of three (3) approximately 4 inch by 5 inch note cards with envelopes featuring Cotton the cat. These note cards are blank on the inside except of the very top left corner in which information about the photo is printed in light gray.

These are great little notecards for ANY kind of correspondence! They make great gifts for cat lovers too!

Cotton is a white-haired, blue-eyed cat. He is believed to be a Turkish Angora, but since he was rescued from a shelter, that is not certain. Like most Turkish Angoras, he is extremely intelligent, very playful and loves water. Unlike most Turkish Angoras, he is completely deaf. He also has a heart condition that requires medication twice a day, not that anyone would ever know he has a heart problem with all the running around he does!

He loves boxes as much as the next cat, but he ESPECIALLY loves his bucket! He climbs into the bucket and spins round and round before he goes to sleep and I can't help but think that bucket is a "bucket full of love!"

As with every cat photograph, 50% of the proceeds from this photograph will be donated to the shelter from which that cat was adopted. In Cotton's case, that shelter is Save a Pet in Grayslake, IL.

Mvegan5

Notes from the artist :

8.5 x 11" Print of my "Seal Mom and Pup" painting, my talented artist friend, Monica Perdomo, collaborated with my on this piece. Celebrating Etsy for Animals' International Charity of the Month,

100% of this sale will go to help
Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Program
http://vanaqua.org/mmrr/

WendyConradArt

Notes from the artist :
Original painting of three hearts on separate canvases. Original poem that spans all three canvases hand painted on each canvas, including sides. Copy of full length poem included with piece.

This piece is a part of my "Love Letters" series which was inspired in part by some poetry I had written and in part by my wanting to explore new techniques and colors.

DesignbySunzeri

Notes from the artist :
This beautiful golden and green necklace uses pressed amber nuggets, light green and golden drop pearls, topaz crystal rondelles, amber crystal rondelles and nephrite jade ovals.

The earthy color combination is stunning. The gemstones and pearls are genuine. Pressed amber is bits of amber and immature tree resin pressed together with heat to form a single block.

The necklace measures 20 inches and is finished with a lobster clasp. Please let me know if you have any questions.

JoniKay52

Notes from the artist :
The fleight of the swallow bird. Mother of pearl open circles. Lead free brass swallow birds. Sterling silver earwires. 1" long from the top of earwire to end of earring 1/2" wide.

FeltLikeStitchin

Notes from the artist :
Audrey Hepburn is a glamourous member from the Celebriti branch of the DiDi Doll family tree.

She is hand stitched from pale pink felt with a long black dress sewn on her body. She has appliqued eyes and a stitched mouth. She has black gloves and shoes and brown hair.

Crystal beads and pearl seed beads add a touch of sparkle to her hair and neck, giving her a Breakfast at Tiffany's look!

MadHattersPottery

Notes from the artist :
Just in time for our star-spangled July 4th celebration,this handcrafted soy candle is filled with the summer citrus fragrance of bergamot.

NaturesCorner

Notes from the artist :
Naturescorner donates 10% to animal rescue in Priest River Idaho. This item is prefect for a wedding or any other special occassion.

DaisyWares

Notes from the artist :
Tourmaline chips go around in a loop and Lemon Quartz sits at the bottom. The Tourmaline and Lemon Quartz shine so much but I just had to add a Swarovski Crystal at the top for that extra pizzazz.

The french hooks are gold filled. Cubes are 10mm and the Swarovski Crystals are 6mm.

My jewelry and bath & body products are always VEGAN. I never use any animal by-products such as leather, bone, shell, feathers, silk or pearls etc.

I donate 10% of my sales to the Animal Place in Vacaville, CA. They are a wonderful organization that rescues farm animals from abuse and neglect. www.animalplace.org

UniqueGrabs

Notes from the artist :
This colorful and cute card will bring joy to any kid who receives it for his/her birthday!

ArfArfMeowMeow

Notes from the artist :
Cross Your Paws; this Pop Dog is printed on an archival paper and measures 5x7. If you love Labs or know a dog lover, this print would make an unusual gift because of its vibrant coloring and Warhol look.

ArfArfMeowMeow support Animal Rescue in Priest River Idaho, USA.

MandaBead

Notes from the artist :
Made from freshwater pearls, faceted amethyst rondelles, ametrine disks and Swarovski crystal bicones with sterling silver spacers, bead caps and ear wires. Hangs 1½ inches long.

ValeriesGallery

Notes from the artist :
My inspiration for many of my felted vessels come from nature.

I am always looking for something outside my window to jar my imagination. Spring tulips are one of my favorites and I hope that this bowl will make people smile.