Folksy Friday: Anniversaries

All these lovely handmade shops are coming up for a year's trading online or more on Folksy.  I've picked my favourite item from each of these 'veteran' online traders.  Not only do they have stickability, they are also pretty skilled crafters too.

Happy anniversary everyone!  Click on any of the pictures to go directly to the shop.

1. Sweet fabric birds by Cwtch

2. Sunny sunflower earrings by Putting on the Charms

3. One of many beautiful ACEOs available from GweddusArt/Teabreaks

4. Striking polymer clay pendant by Averilpam Design

5. Bronze flutterbys by flonightingale

6. Slipper socks (just for toddlers!) by Over the Rainbow

7. Pretty greetings by jujucards

8. Get festive early with this decorative cozy by The Crafty Bride

9. Delicate wire wrapping on this citrine pendant by Mystic's Realm

BESTeam feature: Chasing the Nuns on Etsy

Today it's my pleasure to introduce you to Sarah from Chasing the Nuns on Etsy. Sarah from McHenry, IL, is a stay at home mom who's into crafts.  Her shop is full of beautiful knitted and crocheted items and she's happy to make any of these up in different yarns for you if you see something you want customised, or if you want something like a bag made out of a T shirt. How cool!

I've chosen some dishcloths, hats, a cuff, bags and booties from her colorful selection.  That turkey hat is perfect for Thanksgiving, I think! And that red lotus cuff would look really striking with jeans.  Click on any of the pictures to go directly to the shop.








You can catch up with Sarah at the following links:

http://chasingthenuns.blogspot.com

http://twitter.com/chasingthenuns

http://www.facebook.com/pages/McHenry-IL/cerlandia/273587627352

and be sure to visit her other Etsy shop for screenprints:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/charlesandsarah

BESTeam feature: iknitandbead on Etsy

It's a pleasure to feature Elizabeth from Cary, NC, this week and her shop, iknitandbead.  Elizabeth is passionate about knitting and yarn, having taught herself to knit from a book, and loves to spend time in yarn shops just touching and selecting the wool for her creations.  Inspired by colour and the natural world, this is a really cheerful shop and perfect for browsing on a cold winter's day when just looking at the scarfs, hats, cowls and gloves will make you feel warmer!

Elizabeth's talents don't stop there, as she also loves to create jewellery.  One of my picks below combines both knitting and jewellery making, and I'm looking forward to seeing more creations like this in the shop because it's such a new and funky idea.

 This multi coloured chenille scarf will keep you warm and cosy and coordinate with almost any colours you were wearing.

I love the unusual colour and texture combinations in this knitted necklace wth a flower pendant.  What a great idea to combine those two skills!


There's a matching bracelet in this gold, brown and pink yarn too.






Elizabeth describes these lime green circle earrings as 'simple but beautiful' and I couldn't agree more. They could take you to a really dressed up function, or look stunning with jeans and a T shirt.




You can catch up with Elizabeth through the following links:

Etsy: http://www.iknitandbead.etsy.com
Blog: http://www.iknitandbead.blogspot.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/knitsandbeadsbyebeth
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/knitsnbeads