Showing posts with label whimsical jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label whimsical jewelry. Show all posts
Monday, May 9, 2016
Sunday, April 18, 2010
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
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.
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!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
FEATURED ETSY SHOP - GLAMASAURUS
Blue Belle Collaged Necklace
by GLAMASAURUS
This adorable little fawn is plays peek a boo in this awesome piece of wearable art.This one of a kind pendant combines old and new with vintage and new charms and beads lovingly strung on a 18 inch (46 cm) blue aluminum chain with a lobster clasp closure. This item is sure to delight the person we all know who has it all.
Andreanna who lives in Switzerland has the most colorful, whimsical items in her Etsy shop, GLAMASAURUS. Treat yourself and pay a visit! There you will find a wide selection of whimsical bookmarks, bracelets, brooches, buttons, pins, earrings and so much more! Some of her creations look good enough to eat, such as the delightful Valentine's necklace below.
Valentine's Red Cupcake Necklace
by GLAMASAURUS
This adorable necklace was handmade by me. The icing is accented with rhinestones and cabochons to add extra cuteness!It is made in a real mini cupcake liner.
The aluminum red chain measures 18 inches but can be made longer or shorter according to your specifications. The cupcake itself is about 1.5 inches tall. This is super cute and no two are exactly alike!
What led you to start creating your art/craft?
I have been crafting practically my whole life.
How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?
A friend of mine from work started working with polymer clay. We worked at a catalog call center where having something to keep yourself busy and quiet was encouraged.
What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?
When you successfully make whatever idea has been floating around in your head.
If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?
A strawberry because they are small and sweet.
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 plushies. In fact I am probably going to try to teach myself.
What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?
That cuteness has no age limit.
What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?
Keep on plugging away and soon you will get to where you want to be with your craft.
Andreanna, thanks for sharing your delightful creations with everyone! To learn more about Andreanna and her work, be sure to visit her links below:
Thursday, October 30, 2008
SPECIAL NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY FROM ZEBA
" Cat on a Window Ledge" Necklaceby Sholeh
You'll be sure to want to enter this "special November" giveaway which I am hosting for Sholeh, a delightful jewelry artist from Etsy. I am very happy to host this UNIQUE, FUN, CAT necklace.
GIVEAWAY: 1 - "Cat on a Window Ledge" necklace
VALUE: $30.00
Start Date: October 30, 2008
End Date: November 30, 2008 - 12 MIDNIGHT - CDT
ELIGIBILITY: USA only
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Leave a comment in this post
2. Be sure to leave either an email address or some other means of contacting you, should you be the lucky winner.
3. If you sign in as "Anonymous", be sure to leave at least some means of identification.
4. Winner will be randomly chosen on December 1st, from all the entries. Winner's name will be posted out here on DZFANTASY, and if an email is listed in the winning entry, I will immediately notify the winner. The WINNER then has 5 days in which to contact me at dzfairies@msn.com to provide me with their shipping information.
5. If WINNING entry has not left a means of contact them, entry and date will be posted out here on DZFANTASY, and WINNER will have 5 days in which to respond, or I will randomly choose another entry. Be sure to stop back and see you the winner is...IT COULD BE YOU!
6. If WINNER doesn't contact me within the 5 day time frame allowed, I will then randomly select another winner from the remaining entries. It does speed things along if an email is left in your comment.
7. Once the WINNER is verified, I will notify Sholeh of the WINNER'S name and shipping information, and she will ship the necklace DIRECTLY to the WINNER.
PLEASE READ BELOW TO SEE A DESCRIPTION OF THE NECKLACE:
Cat On The Window Ledge Necklace – Glass and Wood Necklace Fun, casual and playful are a few words to describe this pendant style necklace.A Chinese glass red cat surround by rectangular brown wood frame that resembles a Cat on a window Ledge. A Chinese lamp work glass bead is used as decoration to tie the wood frame to the leather cord. The lamp wok is red with while and olive dots. The pendent measures 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) and is hung from a 1mm brown leather cord secured with Bali sterling silver end cap and end hook.The necklace measures 16 (40cm) inches long. The clasp length is included in the overall length. A 2 inch extension sterling silver chain is included. The necklace is shipped in a box suitable for gift giving. For Necklace Length help see http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15843693
If you'd like to see more of Sholeh's work, be sure to visit her shop on Etsy by clicking on either the photos below to go directly to that item in her shop or to click on the ZEBA link below the photos!
Friday, August 29, 2008
FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - Pretty Little Love Objects by Blinking Mouse
What led you to start creating your art/craft?
When I was young, I was a greeb, kind of a UK cross between what is now emo and a goth. Many, many, many plastic beaded stretch bracelets were the order of the day, and I used to make a lot of them myself. Eventually I stopped dressing in a way that reflected my musical tribe, but I was hooked on making bracelets and jewellery in general. I made a button necklace for my friends birthday, used some of the craft kits people had given me as presents, and became the unstoppable crafting machine I am today.
How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?
I’m really passionate about jewellery, I still love to buy it even though I make my own, and I could sift through all the jewellery in shops like Accessorise and Topshop for hours (but people tend to drag me away). I just love sparkly, glossy, colourful accessories, beads are what my paradise would be made of. Jewellery making is also really easy to get into. You don’t need that much special equipment to start out with, not like working in clay, lampworking or sewing, you can just concentrate on buying pretty materials. I’m kind of impatient when it comes to having the right things to begin with, so I think jewellery making satisfied that need to get going straight away.
What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?
Picking colour schemes is so much fun, you can be so inventive and match colours you don’t often see together on the high street. Of course searching down the best materials is really fun (but bad for my bank balance) I’m constantly distracted on Etsy because I’m like a magpie with an obsession for bright and shiny things.
If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?
Toughie can I have two choices? OK...I think we'll let you have two choices!! I would pick a red apple because I just got the most gorgeous Swarovski bracelet given to me and it features a crystal apple. For me Swarovski is really the pinnacle of excellence in classy, grown up jewellery. If I could have a second choice (please) I’d describe my craft as a carrot because it’s a quirky choice and I love my pieces to have a personality. I also love to include unusual materials, like buttons and plastic stars, that people might think only belong in children’s jewellery. I use these items to create Pretty Little Love Objects that any grown up would love to wear to express their individuality. Love your 2 choices...Jodie!!
If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?
I’d love to be a writer. I dream about it constantly, stop and start, and then return to reading to try to educate myself on how to get better.
What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?
I really want people to start shopping properly. Shopping should not be a chore that you do quickly, buying dull gifts in a slapdash manner. You should enjoy picking out the perfect thing as a present for you or a loved one. If you put a little effort into finding a personal present you will get much more appreciation back, and that little cycle of events will increase the loveliness of the world. What a lovely thought!! So true!
What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?
Try to get some sleep, at some point. It’s easy to get stuck promoting online for hours when you should be recharging your creative batteries. Pick promotional opportunities that are simple and effective so you have plenty of time to give to crafting and having a life.
THANKS, Jodie for a delightful insight into you as a person, and what motivates you to create your fun, colorful jewelry! I really enjoyed having you as a featured artist out here on DZFANTASY, and wish you every success in all your endeavors! Be sure to visit PRETTLY LITTLE LOVE OBJECTS on Etsy....you just could find the right piece of jewelry that could brighten your day!
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