SPRING FLING....SIGNS OF SPRING ON ETSY...!

WHERE OH WHERE IS SPRING? It wasn't outside my window this morning, not with 4" of heavy wet snow out there . Well....maybe...that IS spring in Wisconsin.

SPRING is definitely popping out in many of the shops on Etsy. I have gathered together some delightful, colorful items from various Etsy shops that have a wonderful "springy" look to them, and have brought them out here for all to enjoy in a SPRING FLING!! This is the first group of shops, to be included in the SPRING FLING, I will be adding another group of shops within the next week or two, so do stop back!

I hope you enjoy the lovely collection of spring items below. To visit any of the shops just click on the shop's name below the little photos.

Home Garden Decor Floral Bee Skep Bee Hive

SHOP: BARBARA LUCORE

Floral wreaths, arrangements, necklaces, pendants and more.

Spring Will Come - Digital Painting - 11 x 14 matted
SHOP: ART2ART COLORADO
Paintings, Collages, Digital Art, 3D Assemblage and more

Green Ruffle Leaf Necklace

SHOP: STOKES GALLERIES

Nature Inspired Polymer Clay Jewlery

Abstract Butterflies Tie-Dyed Silk Scarf

SHOP: MADE WITH LOVING HANDS

Handpainted Silk Scarves

Pink Paper Butterfly Necklace

SHOP: PAPER DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION

Origami earrings, necklace,

Aqua Earrings

SHOP: DESIGNS BY TWILIGHT

Jewelry - Earrings and necklaces

The BLANCHE in Wonderful Stripes

SHOP: CHICKY BAGS

Colorful, fabric handbags

Deep Red Lily Earrings

SHOP: TABBY TOO

Garden Inspired Jewelry

FAITH - An angel of courage keepsake

SHOP: PAMELA JEAN'S KNITTING GARDEN

Lovely keepsake angels, and knitted hats

Birth of a Fern

SHOP: URBAN DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography

Ballerina Dance Flower Earrings

SHOP: CYNENSEMBLE

Unique Jewelry for Unique People

FLORA HEADPIECE

SHOP: TALKING TO UNICORNS

Beautiful hair decorations for the dreamer in you

Handmade HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER, Fused Glass and Copper, LAVENDER
SHOP: GLORIOUS GLASS GARDEN
HANDMADE Stained Glass GARDEN Bird Baths and Feeders

PinwheelBloom VickieBag

SHOP: MILLIE FERN

Handcrafted Originals, Bag, Plush Toys and more

Lavender Smocked Bishop Dress

SHOP: AMBERLY JOY

Children's clothes, smocked dresses, hair accessories

3 Vibrant yellow Spring daffodils handknitted in knitted vase

SHOP: NIFTY KNITS

Hand knitted flowers, jewelry and collectibles

Fresh Flowers Shabby cottage chic chipped sign

SHOP: SIGNS BY DIANE

Shabby and cottage chic vintage inspired wood signs

Sweet Leaves - Blossom Blue Branches (set of 3)

SHOP: JANE JOSS

Original floral designs

White with Light Pink Polkadot Flower Loop Bow and Light Pink Interchangeable Crochet Headband

SHOP: CHICY CREATIONS

Chic Hairbows, Tutus and more

Spring time Dichroic ring

SHOP: STU STU STUDIO

Affordable Artistic Giftable Glass Jewelry & Home Decor

Isadora Dances on the Twillight Seashore-SEA POPPIES BOBBY PINS/BROOCH-Satin, Organza, Tulle, Chiffon, Svarowksi Crystal

SHOP: FLYING BUTTONS

Happy Hair Accessories, Fun Jewelry and Unique Goodies!

Iggy the Inchworm Handmade Lampwork Bead

SHOP: MAY BEADS

Handmade Lampwork Beads and Jewelry for Kids and Adults

Sealife Glass and Charm Necklace

SHOP: ROZZYTOZ

Jewelry and other beaded goods

Adorable Easter or Spring Greeting card Spring Flowers

SHOP: PERCIVAL ROAD DESIGNS

Collage and Handmade paper goods

Spring Pixie in Blue Heather

SHOP: PIXIE BELL ELFINWEAR

Whimsical Knits For Mischievous Imps!

Mosaic Birdhouse Bird Feeder

SHOP: KAYZKREATIONS

Stained Glass, Mosaics and Fused Glass for Home, Garden

THANKS, to all the lovely shops who have participated in this feature...more shops will be coming soon! I'm sure the shop owners' would appreciate any comments you may have.....so leave them here.

FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - MYSTIC SILKS by Klaire

Picasso Moon Silk Painting Original

Abstract Silk Painting of woods at night, with full moon reflected in pond.Only the finest of French dyes have been used to create this one of a kind, original silk painting.

I am so excited to have the beautiful work of Klaire of MYSTIC SILKS out here on DZFANTASY as a featured artist.


Klaire's work is just unbelievable! I've always loved hand-painted silks in any form, and her paintings are just so exquisite with all the colors and details! Klaire not only offers exquisite, hand-dyed wall paintings, but also colorful silk scarves and more in her Etsy shop "MYSTIC SILKS". Be sure to pay this shop a visit....it is very inspiring just to look at her work.



What led you to start creating your art/craft?


I've always been in love with the process of creating in the viusal art's field. I was taking an art class in ' Contrasts' while another class teaching silk art was going on. I stopped by the class and fell in love with the process of silk art.


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


I work with many mediums, oils, watercolor, acrylics, and silk dyes. But working with French dyes on silk is a creative challenge.


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


The outcome!


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


I guess I can't relate to a fruit, or veggie to describe my art. Perhaps an other worldly eatable?


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


It would be in an oil painting, , maybe a watercolor, and acrylic.


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


That there is beauty all around us , if we take the time to just stop and look,to really see. And, that there is so much beauty in the very smallest of things. My silk painting of " Forest Flower and Friend" speaks to that theme.

"Forest Flower and Friend"

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?


Oh, I don't have any advice for other artists and crafters; they are already doing a soul dance. But for those who are the ' I always wanted to' draw, paint, create a sculpture; I say, then if you've always wanted to, then get moving, do it! You'll be happily surprised to find that it was always inside of you waiting to be freed.



Thank you, Klaire , for sharing your thoughts and very inspiring creations with everyone. You can learn more about MYSTIC SILKS by clicking on the links below, and reading Klaire's profile in her MYSTIC SILKS shop on Etsy.

Below is a link to DESIGN STYLE GUIDE, where Klaire is very active as an administrator. Beautiful home decor on this site.

DESIGN STYLE GUIDE