FEATURED ETSY SHOP - MARY HANKS

RABBIT, RABBIT PILLOW

by MARY HANKS

I've always loved bunnies, real ones, and any others! This delightful Rabbit pillow by MARY HANKS on Etsy, gives one a very cozy feeling just looking at it. I'm happy to have Mary here on DZFANTASY as a featured artist, and hope you enjoy learning a bit more about Mary and her creativity. When you pay a visit to MARY HANKS, you will find a wide range of items to choose from...children's boutique, paintings, bibs and blankets, purses and totes, all created by Mary.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

As long as I can remember I've always enjoyed making things. When I was in school, making a collage trumped writing a book report any day! Making & giving gifts that are homemade, cooking, refurnishing furniture, it's just always been a way of life.

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

Well my medium changes because I CAN'T decide what to work with! My shop has more sewn/fabric things, but I'm just as happy with painting. I have done some sculpture, although none are currently for sale. Guess it's time to revisit that craft.

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

Imagining the recipient enjoying whatever item they've purchased from my shop.

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

I'm an avid gardener and cook, enjoying both of those mediums here at home. Unfortunately they don't transfer that well to my Etsy business, or at least I haven't figured out how to practically do that!

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

My Heart's Desire...to use whatever talent that God has given to me to bring glory to Him,to create items of joy, fun, love & grace that will bless those who purchase or give something from me.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Learning how to photograph and best display is so important. I'm still working on that aspect of this business.

Thanks, Mary, for sharing your thoughts and creativity with all of us. I'm sure you won't run out of ideas of what to do with your talents. Be sure to visit MARY HANKS to see all the lovely items Mary has to offer.

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BRIGHT, COLORFUL HANDBAG GIVEAWAY BY SID'S IN STITCHES

Colorful, eyecatching handmade purse

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SID

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Sid's In Stitches

I am very happy to again be sponsoring another great giveaway from Sid of Sid's In Stitches on Etsy. This eye popping, gorgeous, colorful handbag will be sure to bring the WINNER a lot of compliments! Read below to see how to enter. YOU could be the lucky winner!

START DATE: February 26, 2009

END DATE: March 26, 2009 - 12 Midnight CST

PRIZE: 1

OPEN: USA

VALUE: $25.00

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Leave a comment in this post.

2. Leave your email address or another link to your EMAIL ADDRESS. This is very important, as the winner will be contacted, by me, via email ONLY. So, please be sure to leave a means of contacting you.

3. At the close of the giveaway, I will randomly select a winner from all the entries received. WINNER will be contact via email, and will have 3 days in which to send me their complete shipping information. Once I have this information, I will forward it to Sid at Sid's In Stitches, and she will be in touch with you to let you know when the prize will be shipped.

If you have ANY questions, please feel free to contact me (Donna) at: dzfairies@msn.com

ABOUT THE PRIZE:

Giant pink and purple zinnias decorate this charming handbag (my Zippy Tote pattern). The beautifully bright and shaded flowers are on an aqua background (with a tiny bit of purple showing at the sides). It’s trimmed with a lime green and yellow stripe. Closed with a pink zipper, it has lime daisy on blue interior with 2 inside pockets. With its black plastic handles it is simply a stylish little bag to carry your accessories out to lunch or to keep you balanced at work!

The Zippy Handbag is a perfect small size for those of you with a little discipline! Actually, my daughters (‘tween and teenager) love to taunt their friends with their handmade originals. It has a secure zipper top and two hidden inside pockets.100% cotton

Dimensions:

Plastic Handles 4” inside opening diameter10-1/2” wide, 3” deep (at bottom), 7” high, 2 Hidden Inside Pockets 4-1/2” wide x 4” high

If you'd like to see what other delightful styles and colors that SID'S IN STITCHES has in stock, click on the photos below to go directly to that item, or click on the link below the photos to get to Sid's shop.