Fun, Colorful "Dancing Fairy"!

"Dancing Fairy"

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She is a wild child fairy, and will bring a bit of magic whereever she goes!

It has been many months since I've had time to finish another creation.  She is newly listed in my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy.  Hopefully, I will now have time to create more!

FEATURED ETSY SHOP - ROSE GLEN - Clothing for Curvy Women

Strappy Fun Fair Dress

by

ROSE GLEN

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Let's welcome, Rose and her delightful clothes, which she sells through her Etsy shop, ROSE GLEN - Clothes for Curvy Women.  You can find out a bit more about Rose and how she got started in designing clothes by reading her interview below. Then, be sure to pay a visit to her Etsy shop and other links listed below.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

My aunties were the local dressmakers, and as a child I became intrigued and wanted to do what they were doing. So I copied in a crudish child like way, I used leftover scrapes and started making clothes for my dolls. The birth of my daughter gave me the incentive to continue sewing spurred on by little money and a desire to dress my daughter in pretty clothes. Coincidently she introduced me to Etsy, as she also has a shop on Etsy called “csevenm”

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

I used to create plus size clothing for a friend's shop, sadly this has now closed. When I was introduced to Etsy, by my daughter, this gave me an opportunity to continue creating. I also love fabrics, what creative person does not and Etsy enables me to indulge in this passion.

Ethnic Print Wrap Skirt

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What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

The start and the finishes. Buying the fabric, the joy of walking into a full fabric shop, touching feeling and selection a piece of fabric, and seeing the end result of what I have chosen to create from the fabric.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

Interesting question, hmm, I would say peppers, because they come in all colours, shapes and sizes. They can be sweet or spicy and they are a perfect way to spice up a meal. I feel as an analogy this can be applied to my craft, the fabrics, thread, and sewing equipment comes in all shapes colours and sizes, and dependent of what is used and how it is used, I can spice up and create something colourful and different each time. 



If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?

I would like to display my work in a small boutique, as it would be available to a wider market. I have managed to find one who was willing to take my daughter’s designs and hopefully I will find one for my designs.

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

I make clothes for women who celebrate their femininity regardless of size, clothes that can be worn across all seasons fashion trends.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Etsy and the online market is like the ocean, you can easily get swallowed up and drown, but as long as you are doing what you are doing through love and appreciation you will not drown. You will bob around and this way you will get to see what everyone is doing and eventually you will find an ocean to bob up and down in.

Summer Shift Dress

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Thank you, Rose, for taking the time to share your thoughts and your creations with all of us!

Be sure to visit Rose's links below to learn more about her and to see more of her designs.

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FEATURED ETSY SHOP - LUNAESSENCE

Dramatic Faces Charm Bracelet

by Lunaessence

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It has been quite some time since I've had the chance to bring "Featured Etsy Shops" here on DZFANTASY for everyone to enjoy. 

I'm happy to have Diana and her Etsy shop Lunaessence as one of my first "features" that I've done in a long time.  I think it is always fun and interesting to learn how each artist got started in their creating ventures.  Diana designs and creates beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry.  I've added a few photos here in her feature, but to see the wide range of her designs, be sure to visit her Etsy shop, Lunaessence.

After reading Diana's interview below, be sure to visit her links that will give you even more insight into her creativity.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

Wow, I could write a book to answer that question lol. What woman doesn't love jewelry? My grandmother had passed and she left me an gorgeous crystal necklace and bracelet set from 1932. So I started to do research on the pieces to date them. While doing so I fell in love with gemstones , crystals and pearls and wanted to try my hand at it. Well it is an addicting hobby as many would tell you. I just cannot seem to stop !! LOL

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work ?

I want my pieces to have long lasting value . To be treasured by the people that wear them. So gemstones , crystals and pearls was a natural medium for me to work with.

Silver and Gold Jasper Pendant

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What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

Oh boy all of it , but since I have to choose one , I love working the sterling silver wire into many different forms. I am mostly self taught, never taking any classes so I am very proud of what I have accomplished.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

Great question! lol! Cherries , they are sweet , small , rich in color and you cannot eat just one.


If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?

Well I already have , I designed and created my own bags (sacks) handbags. These are made with reclaimed upholstery fabrics that were headed to the dumpster. Stop I say, let me create something out of them .

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

Freedom with no limits.

Red Wooden Golden Coin Pearl Stacked Earrings

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What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Follow your instinct and carry on.

Diana, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts, ideas, and wonderful creations with all of us.

Be sure to visit Diana's links below to see more of her work!

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