Crafters' Top Picks, Fall Must-Haves List and Halloween Must-Haves

Hello friends!
I've been teaming up with other shops to come up with Crafters' Top Picks, Fall Must-Haves List and Halloween Must-Haves. Thanks to Bethany from Down With Plumes who led and wrote these wonderful articles. Bethany was our Saturday Artisan in May.

Below are the highlights and I encourage you to click on each link to go to the original post and you will see a lot of wonderful handmade products. 

On the Crafters' Top Picks, we have Weil'd Hair and Accessories,  Sweet Pistol Rose, Sweet Pea Designs by Dee, Picots & Mimosas, Nerdtastic, Handmade Moms LLC, Down with Plumes, Camille's Charms, BeeBee and Jack, and Adore by Nat

On the Fall Must-Haves List, we have Picots&Mimosas, Magnolia Blossom Crochet,  Down with Plumes,  Sweet Pea Designs by Dee, W(e)il'd Hair & Accessories, Corvid Castle, It's Only Natural,  EKayG Crafts, Adore by Nat, and Lindsay's Secret Closet.

On the Halloween Must-Haves, we have Adore by Nat,  BeeBee and Jack, Down with Plumes, Handmade Moms LLC, Picots & Mimosas, Sweet Pea Designs by Dee, Sweet Pistol Rose, and Weil'd Hair and Accessories

Want to join this awesome group called Down with Plumes' Blog Group? You can find us here. 

Into the Deep Blue Sea

Happy Sunday!

Here is my Artfire collection firstly curated. There is always first time of everything; after all if I don't try to make them now, when would that time ever come.

The "Into the Deep Blue Sea" is made with The Checked In Today! Guild in mind, one of the guilds I'm enjoying be a part of.


I hope you like it as much as I do.  Click on the picture to bring you to the collection and leave a comment if you like it, that will give a boost and support to these wonderful artists.

Enjoy!

Spotted Tuesday: Too Shabby

Enjoy these beautiful handmade goodies, found on some of my favorite shops! Aren't they simply pretty?


1st row from the left:

Reclaimed Silk Lace Maki by playatlifefiberarts

Kids clothing girls pink dress by aileenhas

2nd row from the left:

Tea and Cupcakes Necklace by MichellesCharmWorld

Love Shack. Personalized by humblebea


Don't forget to enter this week's giveaway to win a beautiful handstamped necklace, courtesy of Leksi Designs.

Spotted Tuesday: Sweet Baby

This week Spotted Tuesday is inspired by a picture of Ethan that I took on the weekend. Oh my sweet baby, you're not a baby anymore. But still, you're MY sweet baby.

Beautiful findings, aren't they?


Top from the left:

Americana Specialty Fibers by beckandcallgirl

Roaring Red Dinosaur by happyfamily

Wooden Doll by theenchantedcupboard



Bottom from the left:

Nautical Bobby Pins by ReneeLoughlin

Miss Ootie Tootie Owl by swiedebie

Flower Beanie with Brim by castlegate

Spotted Tuesday: Oh Canada

Canada won its most gold medals in Olympics history. To celebrate this great achievement, I'm inspired to create this week Spotted Tuesday showcasing this beloved country: Canada.

1st row from the left:

I Love Vancouver Zipper Pouch by kukubee

MAPLE LEAF graphic art GICLEE print FRAMED by nativevermont

Inukshuk Pendants by ThompsonsTreasures


2nd row from the left:

Canada House - Maple Leaf by thelittlereddoor

WHISTLER British Columbia - BLACK DOG SKI by nativevermont

Go Canada Olympic Moose Cards by VintagePaperParade

Spotted Tuesday: Rainy Day

The weather had been nice for the past few days. It's not that often we got to enjoy warm sunny days in February down here at the Westcoast. But today, it started to rain again. I'm not complaining though. It's warm and cozy inside our new place.

Enjoy these beautiful arts/ crafts found on Etsy:


1st row from the left:

Venice and Rain by Folk

Rainy Day by rkdsign88

Winter Rains - Large Signed Print 11x14 by Kecky


2nd row from the left:

Plainsong by TheSecretNest

mushrooms after rain by helendardik

Thunder and Umbrella Studs by kaoruwerk

Spotted Tuesday: Poppies

1st row from the left:

Poppy Red hair pin with swarovski stigma by DashleyDesigns

White Anemone Flowers -- ACEO Print by printmakerjenn

Valetine pink poppy garland headband by muchloveilly



2nd row from the left:

Poppies in the Wind Necklace - Brass by CocosGreenhouse

Leather Poppy Mini Pouch- Red by tmStudioDesigns

Chocolate truffle poppy wrist CORSAGE by MeadowbelleMarket

Spotted Tuesday: Sweet

Pink and Brown, well...they are two my favorite colors and when pink meets brown, I told them that they are perfect for each other. LOL.

1st row from the left:

I Love You My Little Friend by jolinne

Pretty Valentine's Day Tags by Somethingcharming

Bambi Ponytail Holders by onceuponabutton


2nd row from the left:

Glass Tile pendant by dwilcox

Brianna Wool Felt and Button Hair Clip by Berkleysclippies

Simply Sweet Tutus by SimplySweetShoppe

Spotted Tuesday: Oh Christmas Tree

I LOVE Christmas. And what better to find than beautiful handmade items where Christmas Spirit comes alive.

So sit down, have a cup of tea, enjoy these Christmas Trees eand click on each of these links below where you can find more breath-taking arts.

Row 1 from the left:

Upcycled-Corduroy Christmas Tree Ornaments by Blakeswork

Retro Christmas Tree Ornament by alinahayes

Eloise Christmas Bird Hand Carved Rubber Stamp by Corrabelle


Row 2 from the left:

Christmas Tree Goat Milk Handmade Soap by SweetSallysSoaps

Coupon Book - MERRY CHRISTMAS by fookadesigns

Color Explosion...Tree ... fused art glass pendant by jochris12


Row 3 from the left:

Milkweed Pod Evergreen Christmas Tree by ZienOnMain

Holiday Trees Collar by CollarsByDesign

EcoCuff - Sparkling Holiday Tree on White Leather Band by greenbelts

Spotted Tueday: Communication

Happy Tuesday!

These past couple of days I'm reminded of how important communication is, good communication that it! Often times, we rather keep what bothers us to ourselves than saying it, thinking that keeping our mouth shut will prevent things to get worse. But sometimes, by not saying it causes further misunderstanding.

Above is a beautiful collection of handmade items you can find in Etsy related to this week theme: communication.

Row 1 from the left:
Conversation print by bluebicicletta
Keep In Touch necklace by dayslonggone

Row 2 from the left:
Radio Transmitter Tower necktie by toybreaker
Tooth Fairy by KillamCreative

You're invited to visit their shops for more gorgeous arts! Happy Holiday Shopping!

Spotted Tuesday: Red for Everyone

Holiday is fast approaching and it reminds me of how beautiful color red is. Above is a beautiful collection of handmade items you can find in Etsy.

Row 1 from the left:
Eco Dog Coat by anniessweatshop
Charm Bracelet by KatherineCooper
Venus Heart by LeelaBijou
Not Cute Leather Journal by Kreativlink
Fa La La Fiesta Ornament by tracybdesigns

Row 2 from the left:
Spot the Dot by copycrafts
Prayers for Children book by scissorsavvy
Scallop Bookmarks by nitestamper
Monkey Business T-shirt by clothmothclothing
Red Ballerina by dollb

Row 3 from the left:
Red Bird Magnets by prettyoriginals
Woman with Birds by Basho
Buddy the Compact Messenger by ThongbaiTatong
Maroon Beanie Hat by BeaCreative
Barn Red Vase by OldNewAgain