Etsy Finds

Dog Stare by joykilledthepoet

Etsy has so many talented and creative people!

I love this shop by joykilledthepoet.  She makes jewelry and bookmarks.  She sells prints of her photographs like the one above.  I love her creations and her varied talents.  I also love that she mixes those creations all in one Etsy shop.

Pure raw chunk honey by honeyrunfarm

 Then there are those people who have a "unified" shop that features one thing.  But then, they get so creative with that one thing and make so many different products with it.  This Ohio couple started with one beehive.  The hobby became an obsession and now they have 110 hives.  They sell honey in their Etsy shop and at local farmers markets.  They also make beeswax candles and cold process soap from the gifts from their bees.  They have a cute blog here that also tells you where else you can find products by this busy couple.

Blue Cowgirl by Carla Sonheim

 I enjoy Carla Sonheim's art.   It's whimsical and fun and doesn't take itself too seriously.  However, it is expressive and the texture and color draw your eye in.  Carla's Etsy shop has original art and prints.  Right now her shop features girls, but soon she will get her animals series posted on her shop.

Wild Rose Ring by Osiris Jewelry

This shop features handmade jewelry (rings, earrings, and pendants) by an Australian jewelry artist who uses reclaimed or recycled materials.  She's open to custom requests.  I can only imagine what the items USED to be.  Before they became these beautiful creations.

If you haven't visited Etsy yet (or lately), you ought to visit these shops above and look around.  And buy!!  And then let your fingers do the shopping as you wander from small shop to small shop looking at all the creativity that abounds there at Etsy!

Thanks for looking!

FINISHED!! Baby or Toddler Quilt

A while back I showed photos of this quilt nearly done.  Well, now it's really done (except for the label)!  Isn't it about cute!? 

The fabrics are Woodland Wonderland by Jay McCarroll for Free Spirit and Westminster Fabrics.  See it here.

The pattern is Rectangles from Fons and Porter Easy Quilts Summer 2008. 

It was a nice pattern.  I just love it when measurements are accurate and instructions are clear.  I also love that for most of the patterns in the Fons and Porter magazines, they give several size options.  While I could figure it out for myself, it's so refreshing to have had someone else do the math for me! 

The fabrics are fun and whimsical.  And so not my style!  I loved working with them, though.  I loved the colors and the cartoonish designs grew on me. 

If you like this quilt, too, it's for sale now in my etsy shop here.

NOW WHAT TO DO!!??

From the Desert: My First Blog Post

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!


OK, so I’m late with the new year wishes, but that’s me. I’m behind most of the time, but I’m always trying. And I’ve been stewing over my blog name and my first blog post. So . . . just get started already!

I live in the Arizona desert with my significant other. We have a few acres out of town, so planning ahead for groceries and the like is a must. I have a "real" job or two, but I started another one. I like to make things. And . . . since a person can have only so many purses and tote bags and soap and such, I started to give them away and now sell them. So, I started a little etsy shop called Lucinda’s Nice Things. It’s named for my grandmother and the little story is on the front page of my shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/lucindasnicethings

In my etsy shop, I sell things that my mother, friends, and I make ourselves (pillows, purses, bags, soap); things we’ve collected (beads and other treasures); and vintage items (linens, and some wonderful jewelry). Here are some photos of the great things on my little shop.

The things we make are made in our own homes with our own hands. All of us are smoke free. My friend Kim has cats, but, so far, Kim has listed only jewelry for sale.

Some plans here at the Fun in the Desert blog include little bits about things that inspire us, including art, craft, sewing, quilting, soaping, designing, walking, being in the outdoors, cooking, eating(!), being with friends and family, encouragement, things that make us smile, how-tos, and lots more!

I'm inspired by these wonderful, colorful, and inspiring blogs, among others: http://rikrakstudio.blogspot.com/

http://attic24.typepad.com/

http://rosylittlethings.typepad.com/posie_gets_cozy/pets/

I'm so sorry if this is rough around the edges, but give me some time (and some pointers) with this blog thing and I'll try to figure this out.

So, please stop by when you have a few minutes. Leave comments on my blog when you can (say hello, give me feedback, disagree with me if you want). Just don’t be rude. You can also email me at lucindasnicethings at gmail dot com or at denny1600 at gmail dot com.

What a great and exciting day. Wishing you and yours a wonderful and happy new year. Thanks for visiting!