Spotted on Showcase Sisters

Happy Friday everyone!

What a nice surprise this morning seeing my owl tags chosen among these lovely finds at Showcase Sisters.

Hop over their site to see more gorgeous finds.

Featured at Indie Craft Corner

Hey all!! We're in the mid-week, and mid-year already! Where does the time go??

I'm pleased to share that I'm featured on Indie Craft Corner today. Please drop by and say hello.

Not only that you will find out a bit more about me, you'll find more wonderful artists there as well.

Spotted Tuesday: Froggie the Frog

Enjoy this fresh selection of cute frogs found on Etsy.

1st from the left:

Bubbo by Mariska

FROG - Handmade Lampwork glass Bead - Fits Pandora by rondajimhard

FROG (Hot Pink) - Scrabble Tile Pendant by LaVieIllustree

2nd row from the left:

Swimming Froggie Bodysuit in Blue by finchbaby

Frogs from Vintage Postcards 1 X 2 inch by DigitalPerfection

Lovely Frog Leather Phone Charm by leatherprince

Spotted Tuesday: Have Fun Like a Kid

This week Spotted Tuesday is inspired by things surround me for the past 2 years or so: TOYS!! Since we have Ethan in our life, toys are unavoidable. They actually are fun and it's a good reminder to be like a child once a while, to forget about our troubles and just be a kid.

Hope you enjoy looking at these finds.

1st row from the left:

Wooden Fairy Doll by theenchantedcupboard

Alphabet tumbler by monicapharr

Building block soap by NakedGarden


2nd row from the left:

ZEBRA Cork Necklace by uncorked

Hippi VW Beetle by jessejanese

Red and Aqua Love print by frecklesfairytales

Spotted Tuesday: Through Glasses

If you noticed, there was no Spotted Tuesday last week. I took a much needed break among finishing a couple of custom orders.

But my Spotted Tuesday is back!!!

This week I found these beautiful findings and how I wish I could have them all! But hey, I might get some of these. You will be surprised on how affordable they are. Best of all, they are handmade!

Find it out yourselves and do not forget to let me know if you do end up getting some for yourselves.

1st row from the left:

Geometric Glass Vase by katsidesigns

My Purple House Fused Glass Adjustable Ring by mimibuggy

Opal Lights by billiesblueboutique

2nd row from the left:

Pair of milk glass dried moss topiaries by MissMossy

Wood and Fused Glass Ring by joybeadworks

Instant Collection Milk Glass Bud Vases by HomeSpunStyle

Thanks for dropping by!

Spotted Tuesday: Cozy Green

This week I'm inspired by
Something green....
Something brown
Something that has the earthy flavor to it.

Enjoy looking at these beautiful findings.


1st row from the left:

tied up pillowcase in dark choclate with beige and leaf-green by rukkola

Pear Coasters Set of 4 by crochele

Handmade home decor Antique Botanicals Burdock vintage style by concentric

2nd row from the left:

Flourish in Brown Pleated A-Line Bag by atouchofstardust

Brooch Porcelain Flower Button and Copper Filigree Green Blue Aqua Spring 2010 by go2girl

Pillowcase Dress Happy All Over with Brown Ribbon Ties by jazzygirlboutique

I'm Featured at Simply Said

I'm excited to share with you that I was featured at Simply Said blog.

Ms. Jen, the owner of the blog says such kind words:

There’s no doubt that paper is addicting. This week, Simply Said chats with fellow paper guru Natalie as she gives us a little peek into her DIY mantra and how her creative journey led her to turn out creations that are quite easy to adore.

.... and she herself is such a talented artist. No kidding!

If you can remember, she was a featured artist here in my blog and sponsored a giveaway.

So...go on. Read the interview we had and you may know a little more about me. Don't forget to leave any feedback you may have. We LOVE to hear from you! :-)

Featured on Gilliauna

I'm honored to be featured at Gilliauna's blog today. She wrote a very nice article about my Adore By Nat shop. You can read it here. Her review really makes my day, encouraging me to keep doing what I love doing and share my works so others can enjoy them too.

Stop by her blog, browse for more posts where she wrote about other Etsy shops. Hey, I have founds some of my favorite shops there and you may also be.

Wanted!

If you've been following my blog, you know that on the past couple of Tuedays, I've been featuring Etsy artisans. For Spotted Tuesday, I come up with a theme and search fabulous handmade items in Etsy.

In 2010, I have also decided to dedicate one day to do a full feature of an Etsy artist: Saturday Artisans. At the moment I focus on Etsy site, but you never know if you will see artists from other sites :-) This is one of my ways paying back to the handmade community and support other artists.

I have started searching for artists to be featured and found some great artists but I'm still looking for more, after all there is 52 weeks in a year :-)

You can nominate yourself, or if you know a wonderful Etsy artist who I should feature, please let me know. Here are some important criteria to be featured in my blog:

• Must have great customer service, first and foremost. Friendliness and going above and beyond are keys to successful business. If I don't see that in you then I don't think I can refer my readers to your shop. I want my friends to really enjoy their buying experience and I need to have the confidence that they will get that from your shop.
  
• Have at least 30 listed items in your shop in order to provide a good variety of products to choose from.
• Have great pictures: clear and crisp.
• Optional: Sponsoring a giveaway is greatly appreciated

So how to contact me? You can convo me, send me a message at twitter, or even leave a comment here. But hurry, the New Year is just around the corner!

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!

Featured on Cuteable

My bird card has been featured on Cuteable today's post. Believe me, there are so many cute handmade stuff on Swirlyarts blog site and yet I still can't get enough of them. Don't forget to check out her Etsy shop too. Too many cute chickens out there that you'll be hardly to resist. :-)

Featured on Gift Guides

A while back ago, I blogged about how I love checking on how many Etsy he♥rts I have in here. I check daily (more than one or twice) at craftcult.com (previously Majaba.org). Today, I did more than what I usually do. I clicked on the "featured" tab. I might not on a Front Page yet, but I'm on gift guides and that's really cool! I wish I've discovered this function sooner...but I'll be even crazier in checking and checking.

It's one of my onesie felt card.

It certainly made my day :-)