DZFANTASY - "$30.00 Gift Certificate" Giveaway

RAINBOW ANGEL - $29.00

 

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!

WINNER OF THE $30.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE GIVEAWAY IS

VIKKI, KANSAS CITY, MO

CONGRATULATIONS, VIKKI!

VIKKI CHOSE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AS HER GIFTS:

 

Wall Butterfly Accent

 

 

Sea Horse Necklace with handknit chain

 

 

$30.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE

GIVEAWAY BY DZFANTASY

 

START DATE: January 3, 2017

END DATE:  January 18, 2017, 6 P.M. - CST

OPEN:  Worldwide

VALUE:  $30.00

HOW TO ENTER: The rules are very simple; visit my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy, to see what item/s you would use your $30.00 Gift Certificate on should you be the lucky winner of this giveway.  Come back to this post and leave a comment as to what you would spend the $30.00 on.  Below is the link to my shop:

DZFANTASY

VERY IMPORTANT: Please leave your first name, and your "email" address in your comment!  If you do not want to leave your email in your comment, please email me at dzfairies@msn.com  The only way the winner will be contacted is via their email. 

At the close of the giveway, all valid entries (who have left or notified me of their email address) will be put into a random drawing.  Winner will be contacted via email, and item will be shipped, NO CHARGE, to them.  Winner's first name and item/s they selected will be shown on this post.

 

There are many item/s in my shop where you can use your $30.00 gift certificate, or it could be applied towards a more expensive creation.  The choice will be yours!! Below are several photos of some of the items currently in my shop.



I also have a "your choice jewelry" giveaway running until January 15, 2017.  See link below:

 JEWELRY GIVEAWAY

THANKS FOR VISITING DZFANTASY!!

 

 

 

 

 



 

 



Whimsical, original fantasy art - 10% Off

Fiber Sculpted Fairy in Fiber Fairy House

$110.00

Visit my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy to learn more about this creation and to see other whimsical, original designed fairies, mermaids, fiber jewelry and more!

DZFANTASY

Get 10% off any item/s now through May 31, 2016, using coupon code: MAY10PERCENT when checking out.

Enchanting, rainbow colored fiber sculpted mermaid

MERMAID

(Click on the word MERMAID above to see her in my Etsy shop)

13.5" Fiber Sculpted Wall Style Mermaid

by DZFANTASY

I just finished creating this colorful mermaid, who is the largest of my wall style mermaids, measuring 13.5" from the bottom of her tail fins to the tip of her colorful hairdo.  She is designed to hang on the wall, dance from a bit of ribbon or clear fishing line or could be displayed on a shelf with the wall to lean against.

Her face and uppper body is 100% silk fabric.  I individually hand draw, needles sculpt and hand paint her face.  Her eyes and lips have a coat of crystal clear lacquer, which gives her a very life-like, 3-dimensional look and shine.

She has a lot of Swarovski crystal accents, in her hair, necklace, belly button and at her waist.  She is of my own original design and creation.  A lovely addition to any collection.  She is currently listed in my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy.  I also have smaller size mermaids available in my shop, and am always happy to create a special order figure, in your choice of colors!  Please feel free to contact me for fabric and yarn samples.

The Magic of Laurel Burch Fabric

Whimsical fiber sculpted "Cat Fairy" created

 using one of Laurel Burch's wonderful cat designed fabric

(she is currently available in my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy.

WHIMSICAL CAT FAIRY 

I have been designing and creating my original designed fiber sculpted fantasy sculptures for over 20 years now, and one of my all time favorite fabrics were those designed by the talented fabric artist, Laurel Burch.  

Her colorful, whimsical designs inspired so many of my fairies and mermaids over the years.  I was so sad when this great artist passed away.  Recently I was quite amazed to note how her various designed fabrics have skyrocketed in price!  Her use of color and whimsey appeal to so many!!  Designs that years ago used to be anywhere from $10.00 - $12.00 a yard are now going for anywhere from $25.00 - $69.00 a yard.  I am so happy I had the opportunity years ago to purchase so many of her wonderful designs.

Below are several more photos of some of the creations I designed using Laurel Burch fabrics.

Sitting Fairy with a bean bag created with Laurel Burch Jungle Print Fabric

FAIRY ON LAUREL BURCH BEAN BAG 

Wall style mermaid with Laurel Burch fabric tail

Wall Style Cat Fairy created with Laurel Burch Whimsical Cat Fabric

CAT FAIRY

Wall style mermaid with tail designed from Laurel Burch "seahorse" fabric

MERMAID

These are just a very small sample of some of my creations using Laurel Burch fabric.  I have created so many over the years, but don't have the photos any more.  I do hope to be able to create several more in the future.  Those photos above with links, can be seen in my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy.

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!

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

Who doesn't like mermaids....!

I don't think I'ver ever come across anyone who isn't enchanted by the idea of mermaids!  I know I love them, and often imagined how wonderful it would be to be one!

I have always had a wonderful imagination, and could see myself being any number of mythical, fantasy creatures...who's to say that they aren't real.

This tiny, little minty green mermaid is my newest addition to my DZFANTASY shop.  To see and learn more about her, just click on the link below:

MERMAID

Flower Fairy Face Pin/Handknit Necklace Set...Colorful, Wearable Art by DZFANTASY

Closeup view of fairy pin and handknit necklace

Treat yourself or someone else to a bit of magical whimsey with my latest "flower fairy face pin/handknit necklace" set.  She will definitely bring you a lot of compliments....and who doesn't like those!

The Fairy Face Pin

Her sweet little face is 100% silk fabric, which I individually handdrew, needlesculpted and handpainted!  Each one has their own delightful personality!

Just one of the ways you can wear the "fairy pin" on the necklace!

Another way.....and

another way!

This is what makes these "sets" so much fun.  You can wear the pin alone, alongside the necklace or pin it just about anywhere you like, to achieve your own individual look!

To find out more about her, visit my DZFANTASY shop.  She is newly listed, and you have only 1 more day to receive a 20% discount on any creation in my shop.

FEATURED ETSY SHOP - THE 35TH OF MAY

Let them eat cake ring

"If they have no bread, then let them eat cake!"

This Cake ring is fit for a Queen! Vanilla scented polymer clay cake ring handcrafted with much detail.The ring is adjustable. Ring measures 3 x 2.5 cm

Now doesn't that little cake just look good enough to eat!

I'm delighted to have Moi from Stockholm, here on DZFANTASY with her fun, whimsical and very creative ideas!  Treat yourself to a visit of Moi's Etsy shop, THE 35TH OF MAY.  It makes you smile just to see her creations....and it is definitely something we can never do too much of. Her scrumptous looking polymer clay creations, make you want to pop them into your mouth!

First let's hear from Moi as she expresses her thoughts and shares a bit of herself.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

I guess my mother. Thanks to her I have been doing crafts for as long as I can think. I remember how we made handcrafted Christmas gifts every year. I really miss that tradition. I’m actually going to do it with her again this year, and I’m really looking forward to it! I guess not too much changed since those times, instead I just craft all year around.

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

I started experimenting with polymer clay on April this year and I really seemed to have a knack for it, but I don’t really like to limit myself with just one medium; I like to experiment with anything coming my way.

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

I can’t pinpoint anything specific, but I can tell you this.....I did not do anything arts and crafts related for two years, and I did not realize how important it was for me, until I started doing it again. Now I feel so good, I don’t even know where to put all that creativity I have had subdued for all that time.

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

Cherry or Strawberry. I have no idea why. Maybe you can tell me?  (Moi, I think your work is very refreshing and makes one feel good, just like when eating a juicy cherry or strawberry!)

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

It would definitely be cooking! Many seem to forget that cooking is truly an art.

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

I want people to be able to put a little color and magic into their everyday, familiar, general, habitual, normal, quotidian, routine, run-of-the-mill, standard, traditional, typical, usual, humdrum lives.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Never stop learning. What advice do you have for me? (Keep on having fun with your creativity and do what you enjoy and that will reflect in your creations!)

Moi, it was a real pleasure to have you here on my blog as a "featured" Etsy shop, and such fun to see your whimsical creations!

To see more of Moi's work be sure to visit the links below.

FACEBOOK FAN PAGE

DEVIANT ART

There's still time to enter my FAIRY FACE PIN/KNIT NECKLACE GIVEAWAY!

Click on the link below to learn more about her!

SPRING MEADOW FAIRY

I just finished the above "Fairy Face Pin/Handknit Necklace Set", which I'ved added to my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy.  There is still time to enter my WINNER's CHOICE giveaway where some lucky winner will get to choose one of these "sets" out of any that are left in my shop at the close of the giveaway.  The giveaway will end 12/09/09 - 12:00 midnight.

Since I had over 27 of these sets in my shop before my last art show, where I sold 20 of them, I've been trying to add a few new ones to give the winner a wider choice.

I hope to have a few more added before the close of the giveaway. If you haven't already entered the giveaway, click on the link below to enter:

WINNER'S CHOICE - FAIRY FACE PIN/KNIT NECKLACE SET

The pin's can be worn alone, alongside the necklace or anywhere on the necklace to create your own individual style.  They are my own original designs and make a wonderful, magical gift idea.

I'm off to start another one!

Colorful, Whimsical BUTTERFLY FAIRY just arrived!!

MY NEWEST CREATION!

I just finished this bright, colorful 'BUTTERFLY FAIRY", and if you'd like to learn more about her...just click on either of her photos. She comes sitting on her very own hand-painted trinket or keepsake box.

Rainbow Sea Sprite and her colorful fish mobile

Whimsical, RAINBOW SEA SPRITE ON HER MAGICAL FISH

MOBILE

by

Donna - DZFANTASY

I just finished this newest sculpture....a tiny sea sprite riding her rainbow colored fish. This sculpture took me about 15 hours to complete. The entire sculpture has 112 Swarovski crystals handsewn into the fish itself and also for the sprite's accents. I use a 4# clear fishing line, which can't be seen. It is like creating two separate sculptures....first the fish and then the sprite. The sprite is then handsewn onto the fish.

The entire sculpture measures approximately 9" long, and 6.5" high. Both the fish and the sprite are firmly stuffed with acrylic fiberfill, and the sprite and the fish's tail fins have inner wire armatures.

This sculpture is designed to be hung as a "mobile". There is a loop on the back of the sprite from which to hang her.

I've designed 4 different styles of fish and this is the smallest of them.

The sprite herself is 100% silk fabric which I handdyed/painted using silk fabric paints.

I just listed her in my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy, and if you'd like to learn more about her, you can click on either of her above photos.

My newest Fairy Face Pin.

New "Fairy Face" pin arrival

I just added my newest fairy face pin shown above to the "FAIRY FACE" pin section of my DZFANTASY Etsy shop.

I am currently running a Winner's Choice Fairy Face Pin giveaway, which will end June 5th - 12:00 midnight CST. The winner will have the choice of selecting either the "fairy pin" shown in the giveaway post, or they can select any "fairy face" pin from my Etsy shop that is available at the close of the giveaway.

If you haven't already entered this giveaway, there is still time to do so. Just click on the fairy face below to get to the giveaway post.

I hope to have time to add several more new "fairy faces", to my Etsy shop before the close of the giveaway. If you'd like to see what is now available, click on the link below.

DZFANTASY FAIRY FACE PINS

SPRING FAERIES STILL ARRIVING!

SPRING FAERIES are still coming to my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy....even though this morning it is only 33 degrees here in Wisconsin!! Just when I think spring has fianlly arrived, I wake up to "feel" that it hasn't quite made it.

This is my latest little fairy all ready for spring! She doesn't seem to know that it hasn't arrived just yet.

In this photo she is "dancing" from clear fishing line.

If you'd like to learn more about her, just click on her photos above.

ZEBRA FAIRY ....My latest addition to my JUNGLE COLLECTION

ZEBRA FAIRY

Fiber Fantasy Sculpture

by

DZFANTASY

I just finished this ZEBRA fairy as another addition to my JUNGLE COLLECTION. I had a great time designing and creating her. She is the third figure I have created with the jungle theme. My first was a very colorful wall accent, the second was a "leopard fairy", which has already been sold. I am now working on another leopard fairy, and next comes a giraffe fairy.

If you'd like to see more of the ZEBRA fairy, click on either of her photos. She is now listed in my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy.

I have found it hard to find really good animal print fabrics, and have ordered them from Hancock's of Paducah. Hancock's has a huge selection of quality fabrics, and they send you a full color catalog. While I normally like to "touch and feel" the fabrics I use, I've found their fabrics to be of top quality.

If you can't find what you are looking for in fabric shops in your area, you may want to check them out. Here is the link:

HANCOCK'S OF PADUCAH

They carry Modern Fashion, Romantic Florals, Exotic Batiks, Bali Batiks, Retro Chic, Novelty Fabrics, and more!

SPARKLY BUTTERFLY FAIRY PIN GIVEAWAY

SPARKLY BRONZE BUTTERFLY FAIRY PIN!

Original design

by

DZFANTASY

Welcome to another "butterfly fairy" face pin giveaway! Please be sure to read the rules below:

START DATE: February 12, 2009

END DATE: March 12, 2009 - 12:00 Midnight CDT

PRIZE: 1

OPEN: Worldwide

VALUE: $20.00

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Leave a comment in this post.

2. Must leave an email address or another link, which will allow me to get in touch with you.

3. Winner will be notified by EMAIL only, so PLEASE be sure to leave a method of contacting you. Many people are still not doing this, and I would have no way of getting in touch with you, should you be the winner.

4. At end of giveaway, a WINNER will be randomly selected from all the entries received up until the giveaway's closing time.

5. Winner will be contacted for shipping information, and will have 3 days in which to return this information to me. If I do not hear within the 3 day timeframe, I will randomly select another winner from the remaining entries.

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

ABOUT THE PIN:

Size: Approx. 2.75" x 2.75"

I designed her wings out of a silky textured bronze colored fabric, which has crystal chips as part of the fabric. Very magical!! Her glistening bronze hairdo was designed from an Italian yarn called AURA. It really sparkles and shines when the sun hits it! More sparkle is added from her antennae, which were created from 4mm Swarovski crystals on wire. They are sewn directly into her head, and you can bend them up or down a bit.

This butterfly fairy pin is sure to bring a smile to your face! Her wings are lightly stuffed with acrylic fiberfill, which I top-stitch into a design, and have inner wire armatures.The back of the pin is a half circle of texturized brass.Her little face is 100% silk, which I individually hand-draw, needle-sculpt and hand-paint. The eyes and lips have a crystal, clear coat of lacquer, which gives her face a very "life-like" look and shine. The face is sprayed with a matte finish sealer, so it will not run or smear.

GOOD LUCK

AND

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!

MERMAID LOOKING FOR A GOOD HOME!

RAINBOW MERMAID!

(click on her photo above to learn more about her

I finished this delightful mermaid today, and just had to bring her out here! She is so sweet and whimsical with all her rainbow colors....from her tail fabric to her gorgeous hairdo! She is ready to go to a new home....so if you LOVE mermaids, like I do, you might want to visit her in my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy. I have FREE WORLDWIDE shipping now through DECEMBER 20th.

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A MERFAERIE??

MERFAERIE

This "Merfaerie" is my latest design. I've been wanting to create a fantasy creature who not only is a mermaid, who can flit through the magical ocean kingdoms and seas, but also one that can soar above the earth and visit other magical kingdoms as well. She is the first of my colorful Merfaeries!

I hope to be creating more of these "Merfaeries" in different sizes, as time allows. She is the largest ,and measures approximately 15" tall, with a fin span of 10" wide. Other sizes I am considering are 6.5", and 10".

Her upper body and face are 100% silk tussah fabric. Tussah silk comes from wild moths, whose main diet is oak leaves. I individually hand-drew, needle-sculpted, and hand-painted her face.

If you'd like to learn more about her, she is now out in my DZFANTASY SHOP ON Etsy...you can click on the link below to visit her:

MERFAERIE

I am also thinking of creating a "special" Merfaerie for one of my monthly "giveaways", so it would be fun to hear from all of you....to see what you think of this new design.