Clever Crafter - Funky, Fun, Handmade

Aren't these fun? Each piece is hand made by the aptly named

Clever Crafter.

Guitar Pick Necklace

Clever Crafter loves creating and works in a variety of mediums including quilting, sewing, crocheting, cross-stitching, beading, and scrapbooking. Many of her wonderful creations are available in her etsy shop and I urge you to pop over and have a look. But be warned: Browsing the amazing variety of colors and styles there can be addicting!

Signs of Spring Beaded Necklace


I spent over an hour in this shop looking at the Beaded Jewelry, Button Bracelets, Button Earrings, Button Magnets, Guitar Pick Earrings, and Guitar Pick Necklaces. Clever Crafter's shop is the perfect place to pick out that one unique affordable piece or go all out and coordinate some Guitar Pick Earrings, a Button Bracelet, and a Guitar Pick Necklace!

Pearly White Button Earrings

Or how about a beaded necklace with these sweet button earrings?

Check out Clever Crafter's blog where you will discover new artisans every week. On Mondays one artist is honored to be Clever Crafter's featured artisan of the week. Every Tuesday a themed Top Ten list brings together several sellers from etsy.com. Fridays are my favorite because that means it's time for Lily Loves. Who is Lily? Why Clever Crafter's cat, of course! Lily picks 7 works by 7 artists to share with all of us.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Pengwen23

Connect with this artist:

Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/clevercrafter

Blog: http://cleverscorner.blogspot.com/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cleverscorner

PoppyLuxe Designs

PoppyLuxe Designs has a knack for combining new and found items to create one of a kind pieces that are just right for gifting to the special people in your life. Especially if that special person is one who appreciates the green nature of up-cycling and handmade items.

Making Memories Decoupaged Picture Frame

PoppyLuxe Designs has a shop on etsy.com where you can find picture frames, trinket boxes, glass items, switch plate covers, and plaques. Kimberly, owner of PoppyLuxe, will even customize items to your specifications.

Ready to Love Again Picture Frame

PoppyLuxe Designs creates one of a kind artworks using a variety of mediums. Though decoupage is the inspiration behind many of the items you will find in this nifty shop, it soon becomes obvious that this artist has a few other tricks up her sleeve.

You Gotta Have Faith Jewelry/Trinket Box

This is one of my favs:

Flower Burst Switch Plate

For inspiration, check out the PoppyLuxe Designs blog where Kimberly shares her creative process and the on-going quest for groovy items to up-cycle into her fabulous creations. She also features fellow artist from time to time with lots of pictures to share her finds!

Connect with PoppyLuxe Designs:

Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PoppyLuxeDesigns
Blog: http://poppyluxedesigns.blogspot.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/PoppyLuxeDesign
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fresno-CA/PoppyLuxe-Designs/373312192942?ref=nf

PoppyLuxeDesigns is also the Featured Artist at: http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/2010/03/featured-artist-poppyluxe-design.html

Easter Basket Finds on Etsy

Easter Sunday falls on April 4th this year and now is the time to start thinking about goodies for the kiddo’s Easter baskets. When I think about gifting, I also think about where those gifts come from, how meaningful they are, the quality of the workmanship, and the message of love I am trying to convey buy choosing the proffered item.

Here are five fabulous ideas for Easter basket fillers found on Etsy.com. They are all handmade and will inspire hours of creative play.

Bunny Crayon by TALKTAGZ

This cute guy looks yummy but he is really a 5 ½” x 3 ½” re-colored crayon! He is a nice size for little fingers and comes packaged for gift giving. TALKTAGZ carries a selection of cute re-colored crayons in a rainbow of colors for you to chose from.

Three Pocketdolls by German Dolls

What could be sweeter tucked into a basket or ready to pop out of a colorful egg? These Waldorf style dolls to fit in larger-sized plastic eggs for Easter and then your little one’s hand and pockets for continuous comfort and play. German Dolls has Pocketbabies in over 40 velour colors and 4 skin tones and will chose three special ones to fill your order. They are 2.5-3” tall and Oh, so cute!

Mini-Stacks by Sidewalk Sensations

One of the sure signs that spring as arrived is chalk-wielding children on the walkways. Inspire your kids with a Mini-stack of sidewalk paint in colors of your choosing. Yes! Sidewalk PAINT made from non-toxic ingredients that are safe for your kids, pets, and environment. Each Mini-Stack by Sidewalk Sensations comes with a one inch paint brush and is tied with a tulle ribbon to match the colors.

Play Clay by An American Daisy

What about Easter candy, you say? Don’t worry, An American Daisy has you covered with yummy vanilla candy your kids can PLAY with! The soft dough comes in nine colors for you to chose from so you can get the wee one’s favorite colors or match the basket theme. To make things even sweeter, An American Daisy will include a roller, sculpting stick and a cookie cutter for each ball of Play Clay.

Mini I Spy Bags by The Crafting Corner

How about a toy that improves fine-motor and reading skills AND can entertain a child in a quiet-play situation? These Mini I Spy Bags are 5”x5” of soft material filled with treasures hidden in nontoxic pellets that can be found through a small viewing window. It’s like an Easter-egg hunt you can take with you! The Crafting Corner has I Spy bags in over 70 different fabric patterns so there is something for everyone.