FEATURED ETSY SHOP - ENVIOUS MOON DESIGNS

Beautiful Floral Handbag or Tote
by Jenn

WELCOME, JENN!

Jenn of ENVIOUS MOON DESIGNS on Etsy has many areas where she likes to use her creativity, as you will learn from reading her interview below! One of her creative ideas is to design very "eye pleasing" handbags, and totes. She also likes to paint, so you will find both of these artistic creations in her ENVIOUS MOON DESIGNS shop.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

As far back as I can remember I have always had a desire to create. I loved to hand sew little outfits for my Barbie dolls, and knit clothes for my Cabbage Patch Dolls. As I grew older I began to take old clothes apart and breathe new life into them. I was always doodling and drawing. Over time my doodles became drawings and I would try to draw anything. More recently I discovered that I love to create abstract artwork. When I filled my house with my art I began to seek a way to bring my art to others. So in short, it is just in my blood. I have a deep need to create.

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

I don't think that I have completely committed to any one medium. I'm an artistic harlot, I guess. Currently I am dabbling in cake decorating so fondant is my newest way to express my art.

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

I really feel that I create art as a means to prove to myself that I can do it. I love staring at a blank canvas or a huge piece of fabric and having no idea where to start and yet I usually end up with something that I love.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable to describe your "creativity", what would that be and why?

The fruit that I would select is a pomegranate mostly because I just love colour. But, when you cut into the vibrant fruit there lay many little delicious seeds. Like the fruit, I have many delicious seeds of creativity as I dabble in a variety of mediums.

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

I would like to make clay pottery on a wheel because I have never done it before, and it looks like it would be a lot of messy fun. Pottery makes me think of the cheesy love scene in "Ghost". I think in this case I would enjoy the process far more than my end product.

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

I just wish to convey happiness.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

The only advice I have is to enjoy what you create.

Jenn, thanks for sharing your thoughts and creativity with everyone. I'm sure you won't ever run out of ideas of what you want to do and create. Be sure to pay a visit to ENVIOUS MOON DESIGNS!

BRIGHT, COLORFUL HANDBAG GIVEAWAY BY SID'S IN STITCHES

Colorful, eyecatching handmade purse

by

SID

of

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.

WINNER OF "AROUND THE WORLD TOTE" by SID'S IN STITCHES

The giveaway for this "Around the World" tote by Sid's In Stitches ended November 30, 2008 at 12:00 Midnight CDT.

The WINNER IS: MARGARET with her winning entry of

PEG42 - dated 10/30/08

CONGRATULATIONS !!

Margaret's entry was randomly drawn, by my husband, from the 120 entries submitted for this lovely giveaway! Margaret will be receiving her tote directly from Sid's In Stitches!

Sid, has a lot of lovely totes to offer in her Sid's in Stitches shop on Etsy. You just might want to stop in for a visit. See the link below.