Top 50 Etsy moms

50 Best Etsy Moms

As reported on Babble.com

Etsy.com is a booming hub for artists all around the world to sell their handmade products, consequently creating a community bursting with creativity and ingenuity. It’s a place to find unique treasures that directly supports some of the most talented individuals and their crafts. Not surprisingly, many of these artists, dreamers, designers and builders are moms like us. They’re balancing the day-to-day parenting responsibilities — sometimes with another day job, sometimes as a single mom — while still squeezing in time for their growing business. (This is where naps and bed times come in handy.) And they’re not just doing it for the money; they’re utilizing this creative outlet while teaching
their children the value of artistry, resourcefulness and determination.
We sifted through thousands of these talented moms to find our favorite 50 of the bunch. (Not an easy feat, you can imagine.) What we love about Etsy moms is the fact that, besides being exceptionally talented and busy, they all create products inspired by a mother’s own needs and wants. That’s why so many of these shops feature affordable, safe and stylish alternatives inspired by motherhood.
Although our picks span dozens of different categories, cultures and time zones, there were overwhelming similarities between the moms. The vast majority described their skills and insatiable need to create as being passed down through the family tree — one generation patiently teaching the next. Even more similarly, each and every one — whether they’ve been crafting for 3 or 30 years — pinpointed their children as inspiration. Often it was the desire to work from home while raising the kids; sometimes a need for better, safer products for their children; and many times it was a dream resurrected from the innocent imagination unfolding before them. Regardless, these moms are all motivated by their children, who in turn will be inspired by their mothers.

Of course it’s nearly impossible to find every talented Etsy mom, so we encourage you to share your favorites and, of course, support these striking talents.

Cool Brittania

A selection by Artangel

Jewelry sale - October - 15%% off

The DaWanda "Wall Fall Sale" will run from Monday 19.10 at 12:00 CEST until Sunday, 25.10 at 23:59 CET.
In all participating shops (where products will be marked with a little flag icon), in which you are shopping for the first time, you will receive a 15% Discount off the original price during the sale period! The reduced price will be calculated and displayed during the order process, and in your shopping basket. Please note - the discount will only apply for your first purchase, so it's best to pack a few things into your shopping basket at once!

I am participating, you will find my lovely jewelry products on http://kalicat.dawanda.com

Have you told your friends about the Wall Fall Sale yet? New users receive a 15% discount on their first purchase in all participating shops!

FREE giveaway

Just noticed you can win a free pair of earrings until tonight...
just go to the Satin Doll July Blog Giveaway: Sassy Earrings,
to enter the competition

Lavish in red

A couple of days ago, inpired by a friend going to the Opera and wearing a nice crushed velvet burgundy dress, I started to play around with some luscious red jade briolettes, and dared marrying them with purple

I added a beautiful waterfall of faceted amethysts and a little ruby.

They turned out looking quite striking

Ideal for a lovely cocktail party or a glamourous evening with the stars

Joya exibicion

I just love this image ...

Birds for my Cat

MyCatLulu likes Birds and features one of my pairs of birds earrings.

I hope they will not end up in the kitty's mouth :)

To see more earrings, click here

Fireworks

A little selection of jewelry selected by Cindie, including my Dotty Spot sterling silver earrings with Citrine gemstones cabochons

Thank you Cindie for showcasing my work :)

an interview with PennyDog

Thank you to Pennydog Jewellery for a nice interview about my work

February gemstone - Amethyst

Here is a little selection of February's gemstone: Amethyst

They come form light lavender to deep dark purple.

Lovely Amethyst - February gemstone

Amethyst Gemstone meanings
Crystalline quartz in shades of purple, lilac or mauve is called amethyst, a stone traditionally worn to guard against drunkeness and to instill a sober mind. The word amethyst comes from the Greek meaning "without drunkenness" and amethyst is believed to protect one from poison.

It is used as a dream stone and to help insomnia. Put an amethyst under your pillow to bring about pleasant dreams, or rub it across your forehead to offer relief from a headache.

Ancient Egyptians used the amethyst guard against guilty and fearful feelings. It has been worn as protection from self-deception, as well as a protection against witchcraft. The amethyst has long been used to open the spiritual and psychic centers, making it one of the power stones. It is also used as a meditation aid when worn as a necklace.

The amethyst is known as the Bishop's Stone and is still worn by Catholic Bishops. The amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom. It is thought the amethyst is the perfect stone to symbolize The Age of Aquarius.

Healing properties of Amethyst
Amethyst is a gemstone often worn by healers, as it has the power to focus energy. A healer will usually wear several pieces of jewelry with amethysts set in silver, especially an amethyst necklace. The person to be healed will have an Amethyst to hold while the healing is being done. The healer will place another piece of Amethyst on the area of the body in need of healing, the heart or lungs usually.
Amethyst is used for problems in the blood and in breathing problems. Amethyst crystal clusters are used to keep the air and life force in the home clean and positive.


Amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled Amethysts placed in a window that receives sun most of the day are very beneficial to use in healing and to heal negativity in the home. Place Amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled Amethysts in moonlight and everyone in the home will be feeling calmer. Using an Amethyst as a meditation focus will increase the positive spiritual feelings. Amethyst helps overcome fears and cravings. It also helps relieve headaches.

tropics!

Don't you wish you were going to the tropics more often?
Just contemplating the beautiful turquoise waters, in a sunny day , laying on the sand under the palm trees..
Think about it, but a ticket and fly or, just get these lovely sterling silver earrings with chalcedony gemstones.

Chrismas Shopping

shameless promo:

An early bird offer to celebrate Christmas in style, FREE postage on all orders placed by the end of November

Enjoy spoiling yourself and your friends http://kalicat.etsy.com/

world wide women artists

Have you heard of WWAO?
It is a juried group of international women artists showing and selling their art works online.
Check them out

This is the Christmas showcase from Redlady art

little eye candy

des petits bijoux...tra la la

little doodle for Design

So, what do designers do when sitting in the tube?
Some read the news, some are asleep, other fix their make up, some are eating
and I, sometimes, like to sketch down ideas for new designs
Here is one.

shopping in Euros

It is possible to shop in Euros, paying with paypal or by bank transfer.
Here is a selection of items available on Dawanda.

Sparks - FSOJ Week 36

White Hot / Sparks

What better than faceted gemstones to sparkle and dazzle around?A pair of earrings to give any outfit a touch of Glamour.
Featuring Cherry Quartz, Smoky Quartz, and AmethystsWire work and ball pins forged in sterling silver

Soleil de Minuit - FSOJ week 35

Fire and Ice / Midnight Fire

Midnight Fire was inspired by the cool light that emanates from planets in the sky, at night. I used Cultured pearls for the light and 18k yellow Gold for the Fire

Pearls are a Woman's Best Friend