Etsy Twitter Team ~ Great Mother's Day Items

Every week, the Etsy Twitter Team chooses a Shop of the Week ~ one of our wonderful members is showcased & interviewed, for all to get to know us!

As I checked out the SOTW's for the past month, I found a few items

to showcase here at From Nancy's Heart, for Mother's Day.

It is approaching and you don't want to be caught short for this most special day.

Current Shop of the Week ~ My Sassy Glass:

"One-of-a-kind fused glass jewelry created to help customers express their true personality. What ever your personalily type ... bold, sassy, modern, classic, sporty, edgy, daring, elegant, trendy, or unique. We have a beautiful pendant just for you."

Pink Accents - Fused glass drop earrings ~ Layers of pink accents are fused on a white glass base. Each piece measures approximately 1/2" square (1.3 cm) without bail.

Such a lovely pair of earrings and pair them with this terrific pendant...

Somebody Loves You - Fused glass pendant ~ A lovely white tear drop pendant with subtle pink accents.

Shop of the Week (April 5~11th) ~ Purple Lemon Designs:

Her custom products are designed to complement her customer's personality. Kelly says, "When using my products, I like for my customers to feel as if they are sending a stamp imprint or piece of stationery that reflects them." Customer satisfaction is what drives her: "When I create a stationery or stamp design that my client loves and feels is perfect for their everyday needs, wedding day or other special event, that makes all the hard work worth it."

Small Customized Flowery Bookplate Rubber Stamp ~ This 1" x 1" stamp is perfect for the avid reader. Be sure to get those books you lend back from friends by marking them with your own personalized rubber stamp.

To me, this is a Fabulously unique gift for any Mom, Sister, G-mom or Special Gal in your life; especially if she's the type of gal, like me, who's quickly building her own library!

Shop of the Week (March 29th ~ April 4th) ~ Pretty Cheap:

"I am the Frugal Artisan making many different kinds of beautiful bargains! Look in my shop for classic timeless jewelry designs in precious metal, natural stone, and pearls as well as richly colored original photo cards, pressed flower stationary, and embroidery and needlework cards (all very time honored classic crafts)."

Hard Cover Journal - Silk Stripe ~ Nicely proportioned slim blank journal suitable for sketches, notes, or diary. Silk upholstery fabric in two-toned stripe used on the front and back covers. Wonderful to hold and touch. An eco-choice.

I have to say, that I just love this item and if you have anyone in your life who either Journals, Sketches, Exercises or just likes jotting notes down... this is such a lovely gift.

Shop of the week (March 22 ~ 28th) ~ Mrs Kwitty's Cottage (Misseskwittys):

Her shop offers a variety of handmade cottage style items in fabric and paper, which she is delighted to ship domestically or internationally. Her attitude about her work shows clearly. "I just love to make things with my hands---pretty, colorful things. I love to get an idea in my head, go down to my studio and pick out some pretty fabrics or papers, and then allow that thought to become something you can actually hold in your hand!

Prettiful Purple Keychain Snap Wallet --a pretty little place to keep all your cards ~ These are the handiest little things!! It's a card wallet/keychain. The snap wallet is the perfect size for your driver's license, ID, bus card, your debit card, and maybe even a few bucks. There is a keyring attached to it--so you can keep your driver's license and keys in the same place! Don't leave home without it.

So many marvelous items from our Shops of the Week!!

From April 15-22, 2010, the Etsy Twitter authority for online and handmade products, will be offering a multitude of green handcrafted products, tips, and ideas at http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com.

Members of the Etsy Twitter Team will offer giveaway prizes, discounts and eco-friendly tips on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle in creating handmade items and shipping them.

Etsy Twitter Team: Shop of the Week

Mikiye Creations

Our newest Etsy Twitter Team's Shop of the Week is Mikiye Creations and I can not come up with the words to express adequately the loveliness of these works of art that Mikiye is known to create.

Here's how she describes her work: "Mikiye Creations is a luscious and romantic blend of semi-precious stones, metals, freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, Austrian crystal, Rhinestones, Vintage items, silks and feathers. Unique and often Heirloom one of a kind designs, vibrant color, rich texture, attention to detail and dazzling shine have become my signature. Every piece is delicately handcrafted by my hands for you to enjoy."

First, I must say, what wonderful photos of her work these are... I would love this not only as an accessory to my wonderful outfit; but also as a postcard that I would send out prior to the event to promote the wonderful accessory I'm wearing! Seriously, I'm not kidding!

Bridal Hair Flower 2 Piece Set Pink Purity (above) is just one of the lusciousness of Mikiye!

Not only are all Mikiye's items wonderful for the upcoming BRIDAL Season; but PROM is coming all too soon and we all know how our daughters LOVE the BLING; well, heck, how we all LOVE the BLING.

(Below) Bridal Jewelry Saya Three Strand White Pearl Brooch Necklace, just a striking piece which is PERFECT if you have a simple dress and NEED that WOW accessory!

"I grew up in a family full of artistic women and was bit by the art bug early in life. I have always loved keeping myself involved with anything that I can express my talents in. I spent 15+ years working as a Professional celebrity Makeup artist in Los Angeles and about 7 years ago began my love affair with making flowers. It wasn't long until my clients and friends were asking me to make them flowers and accessories so it was a natural move to start my own business. I am completely self taught so it's great fun for me to see how far I have come and how much my skills and techniques have improved!"

This and so much more is featured on Etsy Twitter Team's Blog of Mikiye Creations; where you can learn so much more about this creative shoppe owner. Also, check out previous articles on other team members, as well. You'll find we are a diverse group of artists who just love both tweeting and creating.

I must admit, this Bridal Hair Flower Accessory Ethereal Bliss (above) has always been my very favorite! I adore the Jem in the middle of these lovely hand cut Silk Chiffon, Silk Gauze and Organza petals. Amazingly bold and delicate all at the same time. :D

For being Shop of the Week, Mikiye is offering the following special this week:

FREE U.S. SHIPPING on all purchases. Please add SOTW in notes to seller to redeem this. Shipping will be refunded through Paypal.

To learn more about this shop please use the handy links below:

TWITTER ADDRESS http://www.twitter.com/mikiyecreations

FB PAGE http://www.facebook.com/mikiyecreations

BLOG http://www.mikiyecreations.blogspot.com/

Etsy Twitter Team: Shop of the Week

Shop of the Week: Punky Jane

While perusing this week's Shop of the Week, PunkJane; I must admit it took me so very long just trying to pick only a few items to showcase for this post... I absolutely LOVE everything that this fabulous shop owner, Sandy Simpson creates, that it's similar to having a bag of potato chips, it's impossible to have only one!

This past week, both PunkyJane (Sandy) and I have celebrated milestones - I, the 3rd Anniversary of my Etsy Shoppe and my Tweety Sandy, celebrated a wonderful birthday!!

So with that in mind, I felt I would showcase the following items from

PunkyJane:

First, LIVE WHAT YOU LOVE hand stamped sterling silver necklace (above). No truer words have been spoken and I'm just positive that Sandy lives what she stamps!! There are times in our lives that we need to carry these wonderful words of inspiration with us as a reminder to get as much out of our lives as possible.

DREAM hand stamped sterling silver with freshwater pearl (above) is just the perfect gift for that special girl who is turning Sweet 16 or even Sweet 40! We all need to have dreams, no matter what age, and what better way to remind someone to keep dreaming than having a wonderful sterling silver necklace

This and so much more is featured on Etsy Twitter Team's Blog of PunkyJane; where you can learn so much more about this creative shoppe owner. Also, check out previous articles on other team members, as well. You'll find we are a diverse group of artists who just love both tweeting and creating.

Mark Your Calendar (tm) personalized sterling silver pin with Swarovski Crystal (above & below) is one of PunkyJane's Signature pieces and I know I've seen it on the Front Page of Etsy, OMGosh, I don't know how many times and I can see why, can't you?

This fabulous piece is so versatile and can be given for ANY occasion. You want your husband to remember a special day... like say your anniversary :D, give him a keychain with this wonderful piece. It's available at PunkyJane.

This week Sandy is offering the following:

Free standard shipping on everything in her shop now through February 25, 2010. Use 'TwitterSOTW' in the message to seller box at checkout and your shipping will be refunded via PayPal.

To learn more about Sandy's shop (aka PunkyJane)

please use these links and check out the other blogs here on our blog (ETT).

http://twitter.com/punkyjane

W E B http://www.punkyjane.com/

B L O G http://punkyjane.blogspot.com/

F A C E B O O K : Become a fan! http://facebook.com/PunkyJaneJewlery

All My Love - Etsy's Olde World Shoppes Team

After returning from my fictitious "12 day European Excursion" I wanted to return to my roots and here they are... my first Etsy Team... Old World Team! Although, I was unable to gather ALL my favorites into this SPECIAL Nancy "Old World Treasury", I just wanted everyone to know that you can find more of my Teammates at the

Old World Shoppe Blog - where there's tons of info on all our artists; and also at this wonderful mini treasury - just click the link and see so much more!

Cindyhoo - aka, At Fallen Leaf Creek: has such extraordinary items which are just a wonderful extension of this artist. I just adore all her pieces and I must say this piece in particular is tops on my list! What imagination and creativity to create a piece of art which can be worn - especially all year round. This delicate piece is for those of us who just love the simple statement.

From Backwoodscreations: this fabulous piece of art. What a tender way of showing LOVE this Valentine's day; Made with a hand carved stamp on vintage handkerchief then embellished with mixed media hearts and embroidery it is one of a kind. It comes with an envelope in a clear protective cover. Just amazing!

Baconsquarefarm has such a diverse range of decorative items - I defy anyone to tell me they can't find something in their shoppe that they just love. Diversibility - that's a new word created by ME!! These wonderful pieces can be used anyway - anyhow!! Mod contempo black chalkboard message board magnet combo with handcut sculptured red metal flower perfect to write love notes or attach a photo of your child or pet. Just terrific!

Brainella: wonderful pottery at just an amazing prices! Couldn't you see yourself being served some delicious bon-bons from that strapping man servant on this beautiful plate? Well, I can, if I close my eyes; but then I won't be able to enjoy the plate? This is just a colorful way of bringing joy to anything you choose to serve!

RedCrowArts: This wonderful multi media artist creates so many things, I just don't know how she does it!! She must pass me her secret. ;D "I find mosaics relaxing and very much like putting together a puzzle," she says, "and it is like unveiling a secret after the grout is cleaned off.....ewe - awe!" Her mosaics will always be ready to hang if they are a wall hanging - unless otherwise noted; yet there is still more in her shoppe - you need to stop by just to see!

These next are Bubushka Babies by Woolies! Each doll is the PERFECT companion for that sweet little one in the family - hey, we can't forget them, never!! Let's bring a smile to their faces because we know they bring smiles to ours! Each Babushka Baby measure about 8" tall. Perfect for taking on car rides, or sitting politely at tea parties. Our friend at Woolies, also thinks eco friendly and uses eco friendly fabrics and stuffing!

We all know someone that LOVE vintage! Here's a wonderful item that just "sifts" into our hearts!! Sorry! ReBopShop has so many wonderful items - this is something that would be wonderful for any collector or decorator! I, personally, could see one of Woolies babies peeking out from inside, sitting on your shelf bringing the love of simpler days gone by. Stop by the ReBopShop, and see some wonderful candles too! She's just so creative!

Titled, "Key to my Heart" necklace, this wonderful piece is created by Mysticgriffin. On a side note, Mysticgriffin is donating $1.00 from each sale of her Etsy Shoppes in January to Haiti. There are so many sensational pieces of artistic jewelry at her shoppe but I chose this one for the upcoming gift giving season. You need to cruise by and see all the one of a kind items that you would be so honored to wear. Her spirit shines through all her creations.

Well I just can't help but smile as this sweet cupid is shooting a arrow at my heart and if you want to shoot an arrow at someone - here's the perfect gift by Rabbithollowprims. At Rabbithollowprims, you can find so many things to fall in love with, that you may wish to buy 2; one for yourself and the other for your love.

This amazing 3D butterfly choker reminds me of my LOVE for Sex in the City and if you want to be hip and happenin' like Carrie, here's something that's willing to find it's perfect spot with you! Our gal, at Wildwood - or as we know them, Edge of the Wildwoods; these kids are just a wonder, creating both wood burning items - with a song in their hearts! They also sell original music by Mike Burns. Just a wonder in the Wildwoods!

Here's a Valentine's Postcard I can guarantee that your recipient will hang with pride, never forgetting your generosity and love! Created by Pamelaquilts, each one of her series of 9 postcards, named, Love Potions, are numbered and signed. Each quilt she creates is just a fabulous piece of art.

At LiberTEAS, creativity is extended to the art of creating flavorful teas. "Tea is a great passion of mine," says LiberTEAS, "so, I am driven to create the most flavorful teas; teas that excite and enliven the senses. All of my unique, artistically crafted tea blends are created from my own exclusive recipes." What better way to sharing a lovely cup of wonderfully blended tea with the one you love.