Great Gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, and more! Greatly Reduced Prices

Fiber Fantasy Mermaid

PRICE REDUCED:  Was $145.00, NOW: $115.00

I just reduced ALL the items in my DZFANTASY shop on ARTFIRE!  I plan on donating any and all sales sold in my shop on Artfire to Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue in Mukwonago, WI.

I am also running a DZFANTASY GIVEAWAY for a $30.00 Gift Certificate to be spent in my DZFANTASY shop on ARTFIRE!  Giveaway ends, 12/31/11 - 12:00 Midnight.

To enter: click on $30.00 Gift Certificate Giveway

The reason I'm willing to donate all my sales  to help all the little creatures that are looking for their "forever" homes is because I have the time, materials and feel there is such a great need to help our 4 legged friends, who ask for nothing more than love and a good home.  This is a privately run dog rescue where I have been volunteering for the past year.  It made me realize just what an enormous amount of money it takes to care for these little "buddies'....food, vet bills being the most expensive, and just the ongoing needs of these rescued animals.  Many come from puppy mills, strays, owner surrenders and more.

 All dogs taken in by Bichon and Little Buddies have their medical needs taken care of, they are also spayed/neutered, microchipped, dental work done before they are adopted out.  Below are several photos of some of the little ones now living at Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue, while they wait for their "forever" homes.

Nash

Haley

Heidi

Pumpkin

Lucas

To learn more about Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue and the available dogs up for adoption, click on the link below:

BICHON RESCUE

To get some wonderful pieces of original designed fiber fantasy art, jewelry and Swarovski crystal earrings at great prices, visit my DZFANTASY SHOP ON ARTFIRE by clicking on the little fairy face below.  In turn, you will also be helping out all these little doggies who are looking for love, attention and good homes!



DZFANTASY ON ARTFIRE

Fiber Fantasy Sculptures and Rescue Dogs...what's the connection?

Meet "Pumpkin" a delightful little poodle

waiting for her "forever" home

at Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue
To learn more about Pumpkin, click on her photo
(http://bichonrescues.com/)

Below are several of my DZFANTASY creations, listed in my DZFANTASY shop on Artfire, that I will be donating the full purchase price to Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue. To see what other items in my shop are being donated, always look in the MORE INFORMATION section of the listing, where I will note that "100% of sale price" will be donated to Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue.

I plan on donating the full purchase price of various pieces of my fantasy art to help Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue to be able to continue to help the many little "buddies" out there that need to find good homes.  FREE SHIPPING on all of these items.

Pumpkin is just one of many of the dogs available for adoption.  Click on the above link to learn more about Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue, a private, non-profit ogranization located in Mukwonago, WI.

Handknit Ribbon Yarn Necklace

 with matching ribbon bead earrings and Swarovski crystals!

(click on photo to learn more about this set)



Swarovski Crystal Butterflies and Silver Plated Leaf Earrings

(Click on photo to learn more!)

Swarovski Crystal Clear Sparkly Star Earrings

(Click on photo to learn more)



Fiber Sculpted ZEBRA Fairy

Click on her photo to learn more about her!

Fiber Sculpted Zebra & Pink Butterfly Wall Accent

with Swarovski Crystal Body

Matches Zebra Fairy above!

(Click on photo above to learn more about it)

Olivine Swarovski Crystal Dangle Earrings

(Click on earring's photo to learn more)

Fiber Sculpted Fantasy Mermaid Wall Accent

(Click on Mermaid's photo to learn more about her)

These are just several of the items where I will donate the "full purchase" price to Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue.  I've been volunteering there for almost a year now, and see how much help is needed to find good homes for these often lost and ill treated little creatures.  It is amazing to see how they respond to love and attention.

Please feel free to contact me, Donna, at dzfairies@msn.com with any questions you may have.

Thanks for visiting my DZFANTASY blog.  Stay tuned for more photos of "buddies" needing homes and new artwork to help them.

Winter Art Festival - Madison, WI

Just SOLD her!
Her price of $75.00 is being donated to
Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue.
Thanks for buying her, Chelsea!

WINTER ART FESTIVAL in Madison, WI

on

November 12th & 13th

HOURS: Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Great art, musical entertainment, Young Collectors' Corner,

Kids' Art Activities

My booth is #95 ... hope to see you there!

I will be donating the entire price of the above Acorn Fairy to a organization that has become very dear to my heart this past year...a private dog rescue organization....BICHON AND LITTLES BUDDIES RESCUE!  There are so many lost, lonely and abused little critters looking for their "forever" homes...strays, puppy mill dogs, owner surrenders and more!

http://bichonrescues.com/

Click on the link above to see some of the dogs available for adoption. 

Visit me at the Winter Art Festival, where I hope to be able to donate a percentage of my sales to help out my little "buddies" at the rescue.

Fiber Sculpted Flower Fairy

My newest fairy!

This colorful, fun fairy is my latest creation!  She is really sweet with her fluffy, sparkly hairdo and colorful body and wings.  To learn more about her visit her in my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy by click on the link below.

FLOWER FAIRY

Waukesha Art Fest - September 10, 2011

Fiber Sculpted ZEBRA Fairy

Come see me in person at the Waukesha Art Fest in historic downtown Waukesha, WI this coming Saturday, September 10th.  I'll be there with my matching zebra butterfly wall accent.

We will be in Booth #16 along with other fantasy creations, fiber fantasy jewelry and Swarvoski crystal earrings!

Festival Hours are: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on W. Main Street Waukesha, WI (between W. Broadway and Maple Ave.)

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Artist's Review of the 25th Annual Firefly Art Fair - Wauwatosa, WI

25th Annual Firefly Art Fair

This past weekend, August 6 & 7th I exhibited at one of my all time favorite art shows, the 25th Annual Firefly Art Fair sponsored by the Wauwatosa Historical Society in Wauwatosa, WI.

This was the first art show I've done this season and was looking forward to seeing how the economy would have its effect on this particular show.  I've done this show for 14 years and it has always been a top selling show for me.

Below you will see photos, which I took on Saturday during the show.  They are a sad commentary on how art shows have declined over the past several years.  Saturday, at the Firefly, which was always crowded with art goers and "buyers", was down to almost no people attending, which made for hardly any "buyers".

This is a shot from my booth down the isle!!  This was about an hour after the show opened at 10 a.m.!!



Tables set up in the Victorian garden where people can sit and eat their food.  This area is normally crowded with "eating" customers.  Not this weekend!!

The Silient Auction area at one point on Saturday.  There were a lot of great art to bid on, donated from the artists.  Where are all the people!

Other years, people are normally lined up to get into this show.  This is a view of one of the entrances near my booth.  The entrance fee was raised to $4.00 this year from $3.00 in previous years.

This group was part of the entertainment at the show.  They were having a good time singing old time songs!

This is a fun couple we met at various art shows and they always have a great sense of humor!  Beautiful carvings on gourds is their medium!  This is what makes doing shows fun......when you reconnect with other artists which you have met over the years.

OK, here I am....still smiling, even though my sales were down from previous years over $1,300!  Iconsider myself very fortunate in not having to depend on art sales to live!  There were other artists at the show that didn't sell anything or next to nothing.  My sister and I always have a good time and "laughs" no matter what the show is like.  It is always fun to meet and talk to new people and visit with previous customers and artists.

My sister, Dianne!  Can't imagine doing a show without her!  She is so good at displaying my art.  In the past I usually always had at least 80 - to 100 creations to sell, but this year I only started with 22 figures and my fiber jewelry.  Since my husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer last May and passed away in October, 2010, I didn't have the time to spend all the hours I used to in creating.  I truly believe that everything works out the way it is supposed to and that there is a purpose to everything that happens in life. If there were a lot more buyers at the show this year, I could have run out of inventory!!  

The key is to keep on smiling and laugh a lot!!

The FIRELY is still my favorite show, so we shall see what next year brings!  My next show will be the Waukesha Art Fest on September 10, 2011, in historic downtown Waukesha.  If you live in the area.....stop by for a visit!

25th Annual FIRELY ART FAIR - Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Handknit fiber necklace!

I will be exhibiting in one of my favorite art shows the weekend of August 6th & 7th....the FIREFLY ART FAIR!

It is one of the nicest art fairs around with its setting on the grounds of the historic Kneeland-Walker House and Gardens in Wauwatosa, WI. (7406 Hillcrest Drive)

I will have a variety of my original designed fiber fantasy creations along with my fiber fantasy jewelry!  If you live nearby be sure to visit the FIREFLY ART FAIR.  The grounds are beautiful, food is great, and of course there is a lot of great art to choose from.  My booth # is 89. 

The dates are:  August 6 & 7th, Admission $4.00, Hours:  10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (both Sat. & Sun) 

Fiber Sculpted Rainbow Fairy

Stop by for a visit!

To see some of the creations that will be available at the FIREFLY, click on the word DZFANTASY below the thumbnail photo.

Fun, Colorful "Dancing Fairy"!

"Dancing Fairy"

(click on her title above to learn more about her)

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!

Spring into SPRING with a bit of fantasy art! 10% Savings!

Fiber Fantasy "Butterfly" Necklace with handknit chain.

It was so beautiful and "spring like" here in Mukwonago, WI. today, that I have decided to offer a coupon code called DZSPRING which will give you 10% off any item in my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy.  Add a bit of color and fun either to an outfit by wearing one of my original designed FIBER Fantasy jewelry in the form of necklaces or earrings, or add a bit of magic in any room in your home or office with a fantasy sculpture.

To receive 10% off on any purchase, just use the DZSPRING code when checking out!  To visit my shop on Etsy, click on the link below.

Buy Fiber Fantasy Art to Help Sponsor Rescue Dogs

Fiber Sculpted "FANTASY MERMAID"

Original designs by

DZFANTASY

Original Price: $160.00 SALE PRICE: $145.00 (20% to go towards the sponsoring of a rescue dog)

For the past month or so, I have been volunteering at the Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue, a privately owned dog rescue center in Mukwonago, WI, where I live.  It has given me a better insight as to just how much help these animals need in caring for them, taking care of their medical needs and finding them good "forever" homes.  The people who run this private rescue are very dedicated and depend on volunteers and donations to keep everything going.

I have decided to donate 20% of any sales of my fiber fantasy art purchased either through my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy, or sales received at my art shows.

The usual adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $315.00, which is a small price to pay for a "forever" friend.  Included in this fee is your new companion who, before going home, will be spayed/neutered, vet checked, updated on vaccines, heartworm tested, microchipped, and dewormed.  Any other medical treatment will be taken care of as well.  You will also receive a 7-8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training at no additional charge.


To learn more about BICHON AND LITTLE BUDDIES RESCUE and to see some of the dogs available for adoption, click on the link below:

BICHON RESCUE

Visit my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy to see my original designed fiber fantasy creations and jewelry.  I hope to be adding new designs and creations in the coming weeks.

I will be posting, here on my DZFANTASY blog, a photo of any rescue dog that I have sponsored.

Below is a photo of Salty, the very first rescue dog I've sponsored at BICHON and LITTLE BUDDIES.  Salty went to his new home last week!!  It was through the sale of several pieces of my "fiber fantasy" jewelry that I was able to contribute $150.00 towards, Salty's adoption fee.  A big "thank you" to the customer who made this possible!!

GREAT SAVINGS on DZFANTASY with ETSY'S New "COUPON CODE" Feature!

Tiny Fiber Fairy on Handcarved Mushroom!

by

DZFANTASY

Original Price: $70.00 - 10% off - $63.00

Now you can easily save 10% on any item in my DZFANTASY Etsy shop, since Etsy recently implemented their new feature of a COUPON CODE!

Etsy sellers have been asking for a feature like this for quite some time and it has now come to pass.  In celebration of this new feature, I have created my first "Coupon Code", whereby buyers will receive 10% off any item in my shop.  All you have to do to receive the 10% savings is enter this code in the "coupon code box" at time of checkout:  DZFANTASY10

I will be keeping this code active until December 31, 2010.  Be sure to take advantage of this great idea....just in time for holiday purchasing.

To visit DZFANTASY, just click on any of the photos below, or click on the shop's title below the photos!

Winner of the DZFANTASY $35.00 Gift Certificate Giveaway is.....

KATIE

OF

MURFREESBORO, TN

CONGRATULATIONS, KATIE!!

Katie will be receiving the above sparkly, "fairy face" pin along with several packages of different yarn samples, which she said she would like for the balance of her $35.00 gift certificate!



A "big thank you" to all of you who participated in this giveaway.  I will be running another giveaway in the coming weeks, when I decide what the prize will be!  Stop back and sign up....you never know....you could be the next lucky winner.

$35.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE GIVEAWAY from DZFANTASY!

Come join the fun!  You could be the lucky winner of a $35.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE for my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy.  Winner will be able to choose any item of their choice wtih a value of $35.00, or may apply the $35.00 Gift Certificate to any higher priced item in my shop!

There will be a lot of items to choose from ranging from one-of-a-kind, original designed fiber fantasy jewelry....earrings, face pins, necklaces or apply the "certificate" to a fiber sculpted fantasy figure.

See details of this giveaway below:

START DATE:  September 20, 2010

END DATE:  October 20, 2010 - 12 Midnight - CST

ELIGIBILITY:  Open "worldwide"

PRIZE:  1 - $35.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE to be used in my DZFANTASY shop on any item/s up to $35.00 or apply this amount to any higher priced item.

HOW TO ENTER GIVEWAY:

1.  Visit my DZFANTASY shop at Etsy by clicking on the link below:

2.  Come back to this giveaway page, and leave a comment as to what item/s you would pick if you were to be the lucky winner of this giveaway.

WINNER will be randomly selected from all entries received up until the end of the giveaway on October 20, 2010.  WINNER will be notified via EMAIL ONLY, so please be sure to leave your email in your comment or a link to your email.

I will be adding a lot of new items to my shop during this 4 week long giveaway, so you will have a lot to choose from.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, DONNA at dzfairies@msn.com

FEATURED ETSY SHOP - The Charming Place

Flying Fantasy Fish Print 8.5 x 11

by Shelley Szczucki of The Charming Place

CHARMING, WHIMSICAL, ENCHANTING, COLORFUL....These are just a few of the adjectives I'd use to describe the delightful art of Shelley Szczucki!  I'm very happy to welcome Shelley and her Etsy shop, THE CHARMING PLACE, as a featured artist here on DZFANTASY.  What an appropriate name for Shelley's shop!  When you pay a visit, you will find whimsical scrabble tile pendants created with Shelley's own original art, and also art prints such as the one pictured above!  They will be sure to make you smile!

Let's learn a little bit more about this talented artist by reading her interview below.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

I started to create crafts when I was very young, sometime in the 70's. My mother was somewhat of a "Martha Stewart" and we did mostly everything together....many hours reading magazines and picking out just the right craft to do. I was also a very young artist, picking up a crayon and writing and doodling on just about anything....much to my parents dismay. After many years of day to day life and not much to do with the selling of my art and crafts, I started to search on the computer for more ideas. I came across Ebay, and that was the start, I found so many things people were doing, and I thought to myself......I can do that. So I went about selling my art there and then that led to Etsy!

Handmade Scrabble Tile Whimsical Folk Art SISTERS

by Shelley Szczucki

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

I love many mediums, but I try to stay somewhat consistent with Etsy. I display my acrylic and watercolor art in my shop. Also my art on jewelry, just to liven things up a bit.

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

I love the freedom it gives me. Everything in life is almost written for you......school, job, taxes. This is my little world of creativity that nobody can tell me what to paint, or how to paint or anything!

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

A fruit sundae.......a jumble of lovely colours!

Folk Art Whimsical Cat Gardener Scrabble Tile Pendant

by Shelley Szczucki

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

Probably my acrylic paintings. I love the vibrancy the medium gives me in terms of colours.

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

Happy, Creative, Smile!

Fantasy Fairy Print 8.5 x 11

by Shelley Szczucki

This painting was done by randomly painting with watercolor paint, then sketching over to form a cute posed fairy. She just appeared out of the paint.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Never give up! There will always be people out there that are better than you and there will also be people that are not. Strive to do your very best, and you can't go wrong.

Shelley, thanks for taking the time to share your delightful, artistic creations with everyone, and for your thoughts!  I'd say your message of "Happy, Creative, Smile!" is definitely the message being shown in your work! 

To see more of Shelley's work be sure to visit her links below.

WEB PAGE

BLOG

New Design...Handknit "choker" style fiber fantasy necklace.

"VIOLETS"
 Handknit fiber fantasy necklace with Swarovski crystals

Here is my latest idea...a choker style fiber necklace that would look lovely with a scoop neck top or blouse! 

I do believe a matching pair of earrings would be just the thing to complete the look.  To learn more about this creation, just click on the title below the top photo.

FEBRUARY - AMETHYST "Birthstone Fairy"

AMETHYST

(Click on the name amethyst above to learn more about her)

February's Birthstone Fairy

by DZFANTASY

The amethyst is the modern birthstone for those born in February, which happens to be my birthstone.  I am going to be creating a "birthstone" fairy for each of the coming months.  There are several other stones associated with each month, but I will be using the colors and crystals of the modern birthstone when creating these fairies.

Each fairy will be 6.5" tall and designed to either hang on the wall or dance from a bit of clear fishing line or ribbon. If anyone is interested in having a "special" birthstone fairy created as a gift, or for their own birthday, please feel free to contact me either by email at: dzfairies@msn.com or via a convo in Etsy.

February's fairy has 29 Swarovski crystals as her accents with amethyst Swarovski crystals in her accents...necklace, hair accent, waist, belly button and more!

Below is a little information on the amethyst stone:

Amethyst is the purple variety of the mineral quartz and is a popular gemstone. If it were not for its widespread availability, amethyst would be very expensive. The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek and means "not drunken." This was perhaps due to a belief that amethyst would ward off the effects of alcohol, but most likely the Greeks were referring to the almost wine-like color of some stones that they may have encountered. Its color is unparalleled, and even other, more expensive purple gemstones are often compared to its color and beauty. Although it must always be purple to be amethyst, it can and does have a wide range of purple shades.

I'll be starting on March's birthstone fairy soon, so do stop back for a visit.

WEAR A FAIRY.....FACE PIN! Fun, whimsical fiber art jewelery!

Fiber Sculpted Silk Face, Italian Yarn Hairdo, Swarovski Crystal Accents

by

Donna - DZFANTASY

I just added this newest "fairy face" pin to my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy.  She will be one among others that the winner of my WINNER'S CHOICE GIVEAWAY will be able to choose from, if they decide to pick a "fairy face" pin as their prize.  The other two choices are a tiny fiber sculpted mermaid and a tiny fairy!

There is still time to get in on this great giveaway, which ends, January 31 - 12:00 Midnight!  Click on YELLOW FAIRY photo in the right column of this blog, to enter giveaway post.