Gorgeous leather floral cuffs by Julishland in Israel.
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Jewelry
Are you short a few last minute original gifts? It’s not too late to choose a thoughtful handmade present for even the most difficult to buy for people in your life. With just a few clicks you can have the perfect gift on its way by finding a GiftShipper artist on Etsy or Artfire. GiftShippers are artists who will ship your purchase directly to your intended recipient, complete with personalized packaging and a hand written note with your sentiments included, without any... → Read the rest of this article
Beverly Rustica
Beverly Rustica is General Publisher of Indie Artisans, and Boardwalk Artisans, juried, themed collections of artisan work. Find her at BeachyRustica Practical Art for Beach & Cabin
The holidays are the perfect time of year to pull that sparkling dress or skirt from the back of your closet and celebrate with a bit of shine. This year, the sequined look is more popular than ever as the Spring and Summer glitter and metallic trend carried over into the Winter season. Sequins can be tough to style, but the best way to keep from looking gaudy is to look for accessories and pieces that are both simple and chic.
This gold sequined bow headband by The... → Read the rest of this article
Sarah Safranski
Sarah is a metalsmith, jewelry designer, and owner of the Etsy shop Lilacs&Ginger, sweet and spicy handmade treasures. She works primarily with sterling silver and vintage finds. Connect with Sarah on Twitter: @LilacsAndGinger.
Geek Necklace by Piano Bench Designs
It used to be that being called a nerd or a geek was a pretty bad thing. I remember some of those days quite well. Except for the kids when I was in grade one were much more eloquent! They called me the “Walking Encyclopedia”. Cue 2010 and being geeky is where it’s at. So it’s no surprise to me that these last couple of years there has been a surge in items you can buy for us “geeks” – often... → Read the rest of this article
Amy L.
You can find Amy online, selling posters in her etsy shop and blogging about handmade.
I’m a total sucker for cute and kitschy accessories and Cute Creations certainly fits the bill. Kate, the woman behind Cute Creations, is a graphic designer from the south coast of England and creates acrylic jewelry and accessories that she sells online and through local craft fairs.
Kate has been into arts and crafts since school, where art was her favorite subject. She’s been creating since she was a child, making anything and everything from Christmas... → Read the rest of this article
