She Paints Beauty

{ Violets & Forget-Me-Nots Flower Vase }

I have always longed to be a painter. I try, try again & then I just give up for the time being. Someday, I will be one! For now, I enjoy viewing others' creations . . .

Lisianblue is one of those shops that I have just found & love to visit. It's made up of handpainted glass that is truly beautiful.

Kris is the creator of Lisianblue. The name of her shop came from one of her favorite flowers - the blue listhianthus. She lives in New Mexico, using her greatest ability: creating!

{ Stained Glass Butterfly }

Kris doesn't just paint glass. She also creates beautiful stained glass pieces. They are stunning in their simplicity!

She also offers appliques & ornaments that are equally lovely & definitely worth the look.

{ Hibiscus Ornament }

You can discover more of Kris & Lisianblue here:

Lisianblue (shop)

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Follow Your Crafty Heart

{ Blown Glass Heart }

Alyssa Day knows the importance of following your crafty heart. She started out with plans to be a computer designer for spacecraft systems. After listening to her true calling, she switched her career path & chose one that was creative.

This decision changed her life, making it a happier & leading her down the path to discovering her craft.

{ Steampunk Glass Gears Necklace }

Alyssa creates a variety of arts. They all can be found at her shop, GlassSculptureOrg. Home decor, jewelry & ornaments are just a few of things she offers.

She loves to learn new skills, combine those different skills & create unique items!

{ Soap Dish }

You can find Alyssa & her creativity here:

GlassSculptureOrg

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It's Always Fun To Join The Howling

{ What's Your Sign? Zodiac Bottle }

What's your sign? No, no, no - This is not a pick up line :) I'm an astrology buff, so when I saw Howling Caterpillars' Zodiac Bottles I couldn't resist sharing this shop with you.

{ SemiSweet Paisley Dream Web }

Howling Caterpillars offers dream webs, jewelry, trinkets & a variety of other things. They are wonderful & interesting creations, so it's definitely worth a visit.

I found that Howling Caterpillars' creator was quite fascinating! She is a practicing Solitary Eclectic Pagan with a sharp wit & joy of other cultures, including those forgotten over time.

{ Howling Caterpillars Online Places }

Artfire Shop

Etsy Shop

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A Fashionable Cook

{ Tulip Apron With Heart Neckline }

Aprons have come a long way from just protecting your clothing from food splatters while cooking up a meal for your family. They are now little pieces of fashion with lots of feminine touches & fun patterns!

Heart & Sow Designs definitely understands a woman's need to be pretty no matter what she's doing. These aprons are perfect for everyday, but they also work perfectly for parties as they look like beautiful dresses. In fact, you'll probably wish it was a full outfit!

Heart & Sow Designs offers a variety of styles. All of them are fun, fun, fun! And one size fits most. If you don't need an apron, Heart & Sow Designs has lots of other pieces, such as hair accessories, scarves & tote bags along with inspirational items.

{ Rainbow Polka Dots Apron }

Heart & Sow Designs' creations are handmade by one woman. When she was a teenager, Gail Metcalfe learned to sew from her mother. They would often times make her clothing together. She has been sewing ever since & it's been over 30 years now!

She is a natural crafter, so she's created many things from party cakes to wedding bouquets. Her love has always been fabric, so she's stayed with creating fabric accessories.

She enjoys using fun patterns & adding a vintage flair. She also uses recycled fabrics - What an eco-friendly woman! She also does custom orders. She loves to work with people to come up with a completely one of a kind creation.

You can find Gail and Heart & Sow Designs here:

Blog, Facebook, Shop & Twitter

Vintage Could Never Be So Lovely!

Oohh . . I was completely delighted by My European Touch today! This shop offers perfectly beautiful mosaic art & refurbished vintage pieces. It's filled with shabby & cottage chic creations that will add style and functionality to your home.

{ Mosaic Window Pane Wall Art }

My European Touch is made up of one artist. She has been an artist for her entire life! She has worked in a variety of mediums, although, she has been enjoying mosaics for the past 8 years. Specializing in the "Pique Assiette/Tesserae" mosaic style, she transforms vintage plates into artistic designs that are always one of a kind. She is addicted to the mosaic arts & her love of it can be seen every piece that she makes.

This wall art is a gorgeous example of wall art that she created using vintage china plates & stained glass. It's a one of a kind piece!

{ Vintage Tea Pot Centerpiece }

My European Touch doesn't just feature mosaics. It also offers refurbished vintage pieces, such as this charming tea pot. It was unsalvageable, or at least you would think so. She sanded, primed & painted it before adding a minimal of embellishes. Isn't it amazing how something old & unusable can be transformed into something so beautiful? This piece would be perfect for a tea party or just displayed in your home.

If you would like to see more of My European Touch's vintage creations, click here. I'm positive you will find something you love. I sure did :)

Pin & Tack - It's Better Handmade

{ CLICK HERE FOR TUESDAY ALCHEMY'S BLOG HOP }

I was excited when I checked my email today & found an unexpected note from Kimberly at It's Better Handmade. She published an artist feature about Pin & Tack! She did a wonderful job of it, too. I had answered a few questions that she turned into a splendid article. You can learn more about me & my shop by clicking here.

{ Vintage Toadstools Paperweight, Pin & Tack }

It's Better Handmade is an amazing site! It is a community of artists & crafters who come together to support each other, establish friendships & enjoy the world of handmade. Thank you, It's Better Handmade AND Kimberly!

Find Your Bliss With Beads

I am SO excited to share this wonderful shop with you - Blissful Garden Beads, which offers beads. Beads, you say? Yeah, but they are much more than just beads. They are mini works of art!

{ Springshine Dewdrops Floral Mix }

Heather creates each of her beads in her studio in Vancouver, Washington. She offers a wonderful selection, although, her love of flowers definitely influences her creations. They are intricate & absolutely beautiful. Imagine: unique, gorgeous & colorful - That is what you can create using her glass beads!

{ Rose Blossoms }

For the month of June, Heather is offering FREE shipping at Blissful Garden Beads. You can also find these splendid pieces on BGB's blog & website.

Pin & Tack Is Featured!

Pin & Tack is featured today on Checked In Today! Guild's blog for "Mother's Day - Surround Her With Style" post. Woohoo!

The guild is filled with a variety of artists & crafters that check into their Artfire shop everyday. It is a fantastic, active group that promotes & supports everyone in the handmade world.

I am happy to have my Picking Toadstools Mixed Media Miniature be a special pick to give to a mom - Thank you, Checked In Today! Guild :)