FALL FANTASY III - Signs of FALL on Etsy

WELCOME, to my third and final segment of FALL FANTASY III - Signs of Fall on Etsy!

Even if you don't live in an area where fall is on its way, you can still enjoy the colorful, fun items, and visit the shops to see what else they may have for you.

Baked Apple Pie Scented Pillar Candle with apples on top

by CanDeLis

Beautiful candle! 8 inches high, 3 inches wide, orange, brown, green, and red chunks with wax apples on top. glitter, ribbon, and gift tag also included! perfect for fall!

Boo Ghost Pin, a Fired and Wired favorite

by FIRED AND WIRED

Sure to put a smile or scare into your Halloween spirit.  Hand painted ghost holding polyshrink letters, BOO, in a hand milled aluminum cup with a clear coating.

Autumn Wood necklace - Banghaw wood, red agate, aragonite, red aventurine - Hand knotted on silk
by JENNY HOOPLE

Perfect for fall! Warm, earthy, fabulous!!

Made with diagonally-cut banghaw wood, large red agate pebbles, light yellow aragonite and red aventurine chips and wooden beads.  18" long with a gold-plated toggle clasp

PUMPKIN T-SHIRT DRESS

by

CRYSTAL PEARL

Sexy little pumpkin coloured 100% cotton T-Shirt dress, hand embellished with faux jet crystals and cobalt blue 80 year old glass Chinese trade beads specially imported from Thailand.

Autumn Printable Thank You Tags

by DIGICUTE

These tags will be perfect additions to your shop items! Tags can also be customized as birthday tags, gift tags, etc. Convo me to place a custom order

Maple Leaf Cheese Cutting Board

by TOM ROCHE - Woodworking Designs

Here is another of the Maple Leaf (Canada) that has been popular. It is a handy Cheese Board size 8" Wide X 9 1/2" High and 1" Thick. Both sides are finished so you can use one and display the other. The edges are rounded over and sanded smooth and coated with mineral oil

Pumpkin Harvest Mini Autumn Greeting Cards

by SHE'S BATTY DESIGNS

I made these mini cards to celebrate autumn since it's my favorite season. These cards have been hand stamped and colored by hand by me. These would be fun to give to your friends, family or coworkers.

If you are a shop owner, you could include them in your orders as your "Thank You" cards to celebrate the change of season!

These mini cards are blank inside and measure 2.5 x 2.25 inches. You will get 5 mini cards with this order.

Come And Stand A Little Bit Closer  - 8x10 Photography Print

by MGHJ

That lonely little mushroom really needs to go join in on the fun!!

AGATE EARRINGS

by

SISTER STONE

Earring 1 3/4 inches long without earwire. Agate stone and gold! A perfect fall earring.  Note: Gold filled findings and wire was used. The stone was dyed.

Maplewood State Park Kodak Duaflex Photo Print 5 x 7

by STUDIO M.M.E.

A year ago I found an old Kodak Duaflex II camera in my grandmother's closet. She let me play with it and I had the extreme pleasure to discover the vintage camera still had unused expired film in it.  After I used up the film, I installed a new roll to see how the camera would shoot nowadays. This shot features some of the cat tails beside a lake in the Maplewood State Park in Minnesota.

GOLDEN HARVEST BRACELET

by BEACH FLOWER DESIGNS

I'll leave it up to you, but I think that I may have created the perfect bracelet for fall. The warm gold tones in this bracelet would spice up your fall wardrobe, for sure.

Golden amber colored faceted chalcedony gemstones are perfectly paired with 8mm 2xab topaz Swarovski crystal rounds. The bracelet is accented with antique brass corrugated rounds, and with an ornate antique brass toggle clasp.

Brown With Pink Flowers Fleece Baby Sleeper Blanket Sack

by CJ'S FINE DESIGNS

This adorable sleeper blanket sack is made of super soft fleece. It comes with embroidery across the chest and lined in the top with coordinating soft flannel. It has a coordinating plastic molded zipper on the bottom for easy diaper changes. Kam plastic molded snaps at the shoulders make dressing baby easy.

I'd like to thank all the Etsy shops that participated in my FALL FANTASY feature.  I hope everyone has enjoyed a glimpse of FALL on Etsy.

SPRING FLING PART II - If you are looking for SPRING, you'll find it on ETSY!

SPRING FLING - PART II

Come join me in the second series of delightful, colorful spring items from a collection of shops on ETSY. Whether you live in an area where it finally looks like spring has sprung, or you live in a warm climate all year long, I'm sure you will enjoy what the following shops have to offer.

This is SPRING FLING - PART II. I will have a SPRING FLING III out here in the next week or two. ENJOY!!

Girls' Peach Gown with Ruffled Overskirt and Gold Accents, Size 4

SHOP: Needful Things of Salem
Baby items, children clothes, stuffed animals and more

SKETCHY PETALS PRINT

SHOP: ALISHA VERNON

Sketchy petal prints and abstract prints

Crochet Necklace--3 Tiered Bright Amber Yellow with Bead

SHOP: SUMPIN ELSE

Handcrafted custom gifts, journals, cards, boxes, frames and more

Garden Green Floral White and Brown Spring Flowers DiY Adjustable Silver Tone Circle Ring

SHOP: SPARKLE ME

Rings (Kawaii, gothic, elegant, geekery) necklaces, magnets and more

GISELLE NECKLACE
SHOP: KRISTEN ANN
Earrings, Necklaces and Bangles

Flower Photo Note Card Sets

SHOP: PAST PERFECT
Fine art photo prints and cards

Handpainted Original Puzzle Charm SPRING DELIGHT

SHOP: PIECES OF ME by LMG DESIGN

Jewelry, Charms, stationery

Daisy the Any Occasion messenger dog
SHOP: WISH WITH ME
Soft sculpted dolls, animals, crocheted bags

TWEET TWEET BIRDIES

SHOP: COTTAGE DAY DREAMS

Handmade cottage-style tablecloths, aprons, comforters, quilts, pillows and more

DARLIN DIVAS Hand Painted Wooden Wall Letters shown in Storybook font

SHOP: POSH DOTS

Custom, Handpainted Wooden Letters and Decor

Paper Crochet Single Egg Holder

SHOP: MY THETA

Crochet and Fiber Goods

Iris Flower Art-Turn the Tide

SHOP: ALL KINDS OF ART

Artwork, Pins/Jewelry, Purses, Fiber Baskets and more

Diane, Her Iris Vase and Her Dog - set of 5 magnets

SHOP: TAMER HAMMER

Whimsical paintings, greeting cards, magnets and more

Mesh Cap with Flower - Ivory - Newborn to Child Sizes - Perfect Spring or Summer Cap
SHOP: CHARBRIDGE KNITS AND GIFTS
Fun, whimsical handmade knits for kids of all ages

Scrabble Tile Pendant - Bunny Rabbits and Carrot

SHOP: SQUARES OF FLAIR

Scrabble Tile Pendants

SPRING BIRDHOUSE

SHOP: PURPLE SMURPLE

Handpainted items

Kiwi - ceramic necklace

SHOP: 3 SQUARES

JEWELRY: Metal necklaces, glass necklaces, earrings and more

IMPRESSION

SHOP: DIAMOND SEEDS

Unique handcrafted Jewelry

Silver Filigree Leaf Spring Necklace blue green pink antiqued

SHOP: UNORIGINAL SINNER

Unique Clockwork Steampunk Bohemian Victorian Jewelry

Give Me A Boost Frog Vase

SHOP: LISA D. POTTERY

Raku Pottery

FEATURED ETSY SHOP - KABOOGIE SHOES

Baby Boots Custom Made Go-Go

Audrey, of KABOOGIE SHOES, on Etsy has the most delightful footwear for all the little people in your lives. Mom's and grandma's if you are looking for some really soft, fun style footware to put on those little one's feet, be sure to pay a visit to KABOOGIE SHOES. There you will find soft moccasins, baby boots, like the ones shown above, fleece shoes and more. They really are adorable!

Audrey designs footwear for ages 0-6 mos up to 18 - 24 mos. She also makes custom designed adult shoes, so if any of you adults out there are looking for hand-made, "comfy" shoes...be sure to contact Audrey.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

I've always crafted, always repurposed. It was bred into me. Mom was so creative with the very little we had, and dad is a sign painter, designer, builder, stained glass artist. I was taught there was nothing you couldn't make, with the materials and tools. And anything could be a material.

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

I settled on recycled suedes & leathers because fabric is not as durable, and, well, leather is cool. Hubby had an old bomber jacket, and being the cheapo that I am, I recycled it into a suede & corderoy baby quilt, and shoes for my 6th child. They were so stinkin' cute! Then I realized ALL those pieces people toss into the thrift shop bins get thrown into landfills or sent off in bulk to third world countries. An Ann Taylor skirt is a terrible thing to waste.

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

The end! LOL! I'm so impatient, I need to be able to finish it asap so I can do my little boogie shoe dance over how cute they are. I also love selling in person at shows, so I can watch people "ohhh" and "ahhh" over them. I also love the late nights, when all are sleeping, and I can work at a good clip with no interruptions!

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

It would be wood. I've always loved to build, and my husband and I have designed and built many pieces in our home. I've built toddler furniture, frames, chairs, all kinds of things, as well as refinishing old furniture, in keeping with my "repurposing" roots. There is not ONE newly bought dresser in my home! All are refinished castoffs.

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

An ear of corn. Not very exciting, but corn is turned into so many products, from foodstuff to makeup, paperboard, chalk...it's the ultimate in versatility! Well, I turn so many products into shoes!

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

I want people to see that just because it's a baby, doesn't mean they have to dress like a cartoon character. I love to see people dress their babies like they dress themselves. Cool, funky, no Sponge Bobs!! People tell me all the time how they wish I'd make shoes for them. Well, I will!! Just ask!

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Shake it up. Think outside the box. Just because you make something 100,000 other people are making, doesn't mean it has to look the same. Don't limit your product to only that which YOU like. There's so many customers who may like your product but not it's style. Keep your eye on trends, but don't get stuck in them. Look at the design world around you for inspiration. I've gotten shoe and wristlet ideas from wallpaper. Keep a folder of tear sheets of colors, patterns and designs you love. It's an old designer trick from my days as an art director.

Audrey, thanks for a wonderful interview, and for sharing your delightful Kaboogie Shoes with everyone! It is also really great that you are creating your products using recyled materials.

To see more of Audrey's creations, be sure to visit her links below.

KABOOGIE ARTFIRE SHOP

FLICKR

WEB PAGE

FEATURED ETSY SHOP - ABLE MABEL

Sweet Poppies Set of 4 Tile Coasters

Leann and her Etsy shop, ABLE MABEL have such a wide variety of items to offer you....colorful coasters, like the ones above, jewelry, baby items, magnets, signs/frames and lots more!! Right now she has over 100+ items in her shop! Let's read below to see how ABLE MABLE came about.


What led you to start creating your art/craft?

My sister and I were in charge of our Church's Craft Sale in the Fall of 2007. We had so much fun coming up with ideas and exploring our creative side. When the sale was done, it was hard to stop, so I didn't!

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

I mostly work with fabric and paper. I love all the different patterns and colors in them!

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

When it all comes together to make a beautiful piece. Especially one that I like.

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

Hmmm...this one is a toughie. How about a fruit salad. Is that cheating?!? I love color, texture, patterns, variety, all the yummy goodness that is in a fruit salad.

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

Someday I would like to try clay, but it'll be a while before I get to it.

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

Life is short, enjoy it! Surround yourself with beautiful colors and fun patterns.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Put your heart into it. Live thru your art.

THANKS, Leann, for sharing your thoughts and creations with everyone! I like your choice of a "fruit salad" to describe your work! That's very creative thinking!

Be sure to visit ABLE MABLE to see all the variety that this Etsy shop has to offer.

ABLE MABLE BLOG

FEATURED ETSY SHOP - LITTLE RED BEAR

LOLLIPOP PLUSH BLANKET

Bright and colorful on the outside and oh so soft and cuddly on the inside!!

WELCOME, Wulandari, and her delightful, handmade creations, for babies and small children. She calls her Etsy shop, LITTLE RED BEAR. I'm happy to have Wulandari out on DZFANTASY as a featured Etsy shop, so let's learn a little bit more about her.

What led you to start creating your art/craft

When I was blessed with my little baby boy, my lifestyle changed greatly. I was also given time to slow down and assemble my own thoughts, and realized that I sometimes undervalue my own creativity. I realized not only my passion for designing things for my baby, but that I dearly loved creating things in my spare time.

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

I began experimenting in sewing with my husband and my mother, who I knew had been involved in crafts for some time. I had never really sewn anything of value before; but in sewing, I discovered an enjoyable outlet for my creativity and, through Etsy, a way to reach the world.

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

The satisfaction of seeing my own creations being used by little children.

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

A Watermelon. Smooth, clean exterior that masks the time spent on it's creation, surprisingly enjoyable once it’s yours!

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

If I did not create small things for babies and kids, I would probably experiment with painting. This would be another way for me to reach people and create a visual representation of my own ideas.

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

I want people to see that handmade products can mean so much more than mass-produced ones. For me there is a true joy in seeing and using a handmade product, especially around your baby.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Get involved in communities and be willing to take on feedback. Often the best personal growth may come about through others’ ideas.

THANKS, Wulandari, for a delightful interview, and for sharing your creations with everyone. Be sure to visit LITTLE RED BEAR....you just might find the perfect item for your little one, or perhaps a gift.

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FEATURED ETSY SHOP - JILLY'S LIL' BEAN'S BOUTIQUE

If you are looking for some fun, handmade, hats, and cute animals for that "little" one in your life, be sure to check out these delightful creations as Jill's Etsy shop, Jilly's Lil' Bean's Boutique, might just have what you are looking for!

Read below to hear what Jill has to say about how she got started in her craft.

Can't you just see a little one looking so cute with this hat on! Don't forget to visit Jill's shop to see what else she has to offer.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

I had to quit my job as an RN due to a rough pregnancy. I have been on bed rest for a while now. I started making hats when I saw one I loved for my daughter, but didn't like the quality. I decided to make it myself. I posted it, and another hat I made for her on a "mommy chat forum", which I have belonged to for a while. They went nuts and started requesting I make them hats. I have sold several and even had some repeats. I still do a lot of business there, but I decided to branch out and join Etsy.

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

I do a lot of crafting. I actually crochet the most. I love making things for children and babies. I always make baby shower gifts, and most birthday gifts. I also do special order sewing projects on the side.

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

I just love to be able to express my creative side. I love when someone asks for something challenging, and I get to figure out how to make it happen.

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

Grapes. So many different yummy varieties. Some for all ages, and some for adults only.

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

I just want to make things that make other people smile. That makes me smile.

What advice to you have for other artists/crafters?

Do what makes you happy, and I believe it will be seen by others.

I think when you look at Jill's creations, she is certainly following her dream of creating things to make people smile! Thanks, Jill, for sharing your thoughts and creativity!

Now this whimsical, colorful hat made ME smile!