Handcrafted Artisan Jewelry in Stone and Sterling… That’s Headley!

The That’s Headley! shop is a fun little corner of Etsy! Her creations have a simple elegance and there’s something that just seems… happy… about them. How could you be anything besides happy when wearing this stone rainbow necklace?!
I think it sums up the feel of Headley’s shop really well so I had to show you that piece. I usually only add one picture to the feature, but I just couldn’t pass up this one.

It’s beautiful and the picture is wonderful too! You MUST go buy this right now, find the perfect outfit to showcase this amazing piece, have a remarkable evening wearing it, take pictures and comment on this post with a link so we can all applaud you for your impeccable style!

Handcrafted, Stylish, One of a Kind Necklace Sets – Adornments by BJ

The Adornments by BJ Etsy shop has an array of jewelry that so vastly ranges in style that you’re sure to find something that peaks your interest. This “Sunshine and Blue Skies” piece did it for me:

As vast as her style, is the materials she works with which include semi-precious Gemstones, Pearls, Swarovski crystals, Wood, Shells, Sterling Silver, and a recent addition: silk and braided cord for Chinese knotting. She also loves to discover vintage jewelry to use in her creations. Take a look at this and her other beaded jewelry here.

Elements by Dawn – Texture, Pattern, Color, Form

All things guitar related have a special place in my heart. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of my Dad strumming his guitar and singing songs I would later learn were by greats like James Taylor & Neil Diamond. I heard my Dad sing them first though, and prefer his version over some of the originals. Although Guitar Hero for PS2 is the closest I’ve come to playing myself, one of my brothers has played for years now too and listening to him and my Dad play their guitars when my family gets together is always a special treat.

So I definitely had to choose the piece below from the Elements by Dawn Etsy shop for this feature.

This fun and lightweight bracelet is comprised of alternating white and dark grey genuine Fender® Celluloid guitar picks and Sterling Silver.

This and other of Dawn’s pieces reflect her interest in pattern and texture. Her designs take on movement and tactile interest. Her fondness of circles, spheres, disks, and symmetry is expressed throughout her designs.

I also found these other guitar related items by various Etsy artists:

Featured Artist – Bagitup4me

Brought up in the vivid sights and sounds of Manhattan's art community, Syl of Bagitup4me has always been mesmerized by small pieces of everyday life which most people don't realize have the potential for becoming wearable art. Her creations incorporate elements from bygone eras into original designs. Using a collection of vintage buttons, rich fabric and other findings from various parts of the world, she explores the use of shapes and colors to capture an era or evoke an emotion.

There has been a gradual and natural evolution to her work, from hand-painted leather belts to three dimensional mosaics to tapestry bags. When designing tapestry bags, she enjoys working with shapes: simple rectangular shapes rich in color and texture and adorned with vintage pieces. The colors she selects: mustard, black, red, orange and olive green, among others, are reminiscent of the 1920's and 1930's.

Featured Etsy Artist – Kala

The Kala shop on Etsy hosts a collection of crafts that are true to its creator’s admission that she has “trouble deciding what to do”. Karen is a professional artist residing in the UK. She has unique pieces of beadwork, mixed media collage, paper arts, and even does custom pencil drawings.
Since I’m in the tree trimming spirit (it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in our home) I picked this hand beaded garland to show you. The beads themselves are pretty on their own, but the metal star accents give it a special detail. It’s sophisticated and a bit whimsical at the same time. It would be perfect on a tree, in a garland, or wrapped around a wreath. Take a closer look by clicking on the picture above and visit Kala’s shop to see all her other handmade wares.

Lchandler...

Linda Chandler began making jewelry even as a child and grew up designing and handcrafting one of a kind pieces. She is inspired from designs of nature to basic functional pieces and combines the two into literal works of art. Linda is a master craftsman in many facets of jewelry making. Whether it be silversmithing intricate filigree designs, weaving wire into almost impossible patterns or stone setting, her foremost enjoyment comes from the design to finish of her amazing pieces. Linda has been a vendor on Etsy for well over a year and finds it a welcome change from The traditional Art Show scene that she spent many years taking part in. She feels that Etsy is a wonderful and lucritive avenue in which to share your designs, meet fellow artisans, and share tips and techniques. She is the author of "Woven Wire Jewelry" & "Getting Started Making Jewelry". Scheduled 2/08 "Wire Wrapping". Please visit her web site at www. jewelrybylinda.com

Staci Rose Designs

Visit Staci Rose Designs on Etsy for original, hand-made, and one of a kind: Original Oil Paintings, Handmade Jewelry, Decorated Picture Frames and Mirrors, Judaica, and more great gift ideas!

Here is an example of birthstone earrings that can be custom-designed for yourself or the woman you love! These make wonderful and meaningful gifts for Mother's Day, Grandmother's Day or an Anniversary. Each earring will represent two to six months of your choice, have between two to six beads, and all earrings will be one-of-a-kind!

Staci is an artist living and expanding her creativity for the past 10 years in the San Francisco Bay Area. She believes, "that every specially crafted piece I create is intended for special individuals."

Moda Designs...

Moda Design's is a self-taught bead jewellery artist. She deals mostly with stones and shells. She prefers undyed items to work with and seek out only the best supplies & suppliers. Everything in her shop is lead and nickel free! She lives in a small town right on the US-Canada Border with Washington State.

The piece abovis is a dark amber and healing magnet arthritis relief bracelet. It is made from HUGE Magnets that will bring arthritis relief while warm polished rootbeer amber will bring compliments!

You can visit Moda Designs at http://www.modadesigns.etsy.com/.

It's in the Bag

The bags featured at http://jajaja.etsy.com each tell their own story. Not often have I considered where the materials that my bag was made of came from, but each of these unique creations not only make you think, they come with an explanation of where they've been. This is a new spin on the concept of going "green". Personally, I like bags in a all shapes & sizes so it was fun to see no 2 bags looking exactly alike. Whether it's warm outside or cold (like where I live) these fascinating little bags could give you that warm fuzzy feeling - like they have their own heritage.

KuddleBugz...

Toni lives in Alaska where it gets VERY cold in the winter...-50 degrees F Toni is most famous for being "Mommy" to my 15 month of twin daughters! They are her inspiration for KuddleBugz Threadz! With the need in Fairbanks for warm baby items, she felt a tug at her heart to use her talents to help other mom's! Her daughters were also the inspiration for the shop name! "They are truly my little kuddlebugz!"

Keep your little ones warm and cozy this winter with a beautiful Infant Car Seat Cover! For those tiny toes pick up a pair of warm and cozy booties! Don't have a NEW Baby? How about new hat or pair of mittens for that Toddler in your life?

Looking for something special? Toni is happy to do custom orders! You can visit Toni's shop at http://KuddleBugzThreadz.etsy.com.