Featured Etsy Artist ~ Lostmitten

I got a bit bombarded this weekend with kids and sewing, so I didn't have time to blog. So to catch up I will be featuring 2 etsy artists today and 2 tomorrow.

So today we have Lostmitten. You can check out her shop and her blog. This shop is so fun and colorful, and has such a variety!

Here's a little bit about lostmitten, taken from her profile. "Hello! My name is Lauren, I'm 25 years old, and I create all of the crafts for sale in the Lost Mitten Etsy Shop. I'm currently living in Brantford, Ontario, Canada with my fiance, Paul. My personal website is: lostmitten.org.

I have been creating handcrafted items for my Etsy shop, Lost Mitten, since September 2006. Paul and I are both huge video game addicts, ranging from the early days of the NES and SNES up to the latest games (especially for the Wii and DS!). I am continually inspired by my love for video games in creating many of my original crafts.

The items in my shop are all highly unique and original - I came up with all of the ideas on my own. I continually try to be creative by crafting new and interesting items for my shop.

In addition to video games, I love to knit and crochet! I also love to create journals and other paper goods, as well as needlepoint, acrylic felt creations, pinback buttons, and jewelry.

I hope that you enjoy the items in my shop, and that they make a wonderful gift for yourself or someone that you love."

Again, this shop is SO fun!!! You gotta check it out! :D

Featured Etsy Artist ~ Earthcharms

Today I am doing another feature on an amazing Etsy Artist, Earthcharms. You can check out her shop and also her blog.

I am somewhat familiar with this shop, as we are members of the same team on etsy. Another unique jewelry maker and artist. Here is a little bit about her from her etsy profile.

"I am living in a city full of country (or a country full of city?) and enjoying the strange mix of urban and natural settings.

I have loved nature and stones since I was very young. My father taught me the scientific side, and my mother encouraged the spiritual side.

I am a practicing Kitchen Witch with a love for the Celtic side of Paganism. All charms, necklaces, and bookmarks are lovingly put together by me while my cat tries to do dances on my lap.

Along with stones I also adore: photography, modeling, singing, snarking TV shows with my friends, Scrabble, makeup, crazy cat behavior, creek walking, getting piercings, clothes, and buying CDs.

All photos are taken by me and are not to be used by anyone else for any purpose without my expressed permission. Neck model is my sister Brianna, my friend Kaci, or me.

I do have a cat who "helps" me while crafting. If you a severely allergic to cats, you probably shouldn't make a purchase."

She also gladly accepts and encourages custom orders. Please stop by and check this lady out!

Featured Etsy Artist ~ FancyFreeMe

I have another featured artist today. The coolest thing about this is finding all these neat shops! This is Fancy Free Jewelry Designs. You can check out her etsy shop and her blog too.

I really like this shop and the "uniqueness" of it. I most likely will be picking up a thing here or there for the holidays...and have an eye on that necklace for myself!

Here is a bit about the artist Deanna Roux from her profile.

"I can't help it! Creative juice runs through me. I love to create! Among my original works of art are: written works (poetry, short stories, children's stories), glass murals, wall murals, acrylic paintings, watercolor paintings, collage art, tile paintings, storybooks and jewelry (my favorite wearable art).

My most treasured original pieces of art are my two children (okay, my husband had something to do with that) who are pretty creative people as well -- in drawing, painting, dancing, music, writing and in humor.

I make what I love. I only use the best materials I can get my hands on. I use sterling silver, glass, seashells, natural stones and leather. I go crazy when it's time to replenish my stock because it's so fun to mentally design new pieces as I shop.

Perfectionist, passionate, picky -- choose your descriptor. I make sure everything I create is something I love and something I would be happy with if I were the buyer. I have a pile of pricey "duds" that did not pass muster. But I have decided being particular is not such a bad thing after all! Because once you hold your new piece in your hands, you will feel the workmanship, the passion and the patience that each piece exudes."

Etsy has such talented people!!!

Featured Etsy Artist ~ MineralMagic

Today's featured etsy artist is Mineral Magic Cosmetics and More. You can see their shop here and also check out their blog here.
I was glad to see and find this shop. Although I don't wear makeup, I am passionate about the things that are in the makeup my sisters and mom and other family members use, and also the makeup my daughter may someday use.

Here is some info taken from MineralMagic's profile :

"I take great pride in my makeup line and guarantee 100% satisfaction. Mineral makeup is pure, crushed minerals from the earth, that improves your skin condition. It provides an SPF (sun protection factor) of up to 20, depending on how much you apply. It is an anti-inflamatory for your skin, as well. My makeup does NOT contain bismuth oxychloride, which is kin to arsenic, and is most likely the reason for skin discomfort and bad skin reaction.

Since these minerals are 100% pure, bacteria cannot be supported and there is no expiration date. There is also virtually no allergy risk. It won't clog your pores and is used as a mineral supplement for your skin.

I am married with one child and live in Pennsylvania.

I went to Rutgers University for purchasing and finance, and Manatee College for radiography. I am also a licensed cosmetologist.

I have recently added my son, Timmy to my store. He's nine, has autism (is high-functioning), and has made smelly jellies, aroma ice beads and more.

I am teaching him about business and how to manage his money. He's worked very hard on his products. Please see his work in the Made By Timmy/Awareness Section of my store."

Once again, I will be hearting this shop for future buys for my family members! :D

Featured Etsy Artist ~ MyFairyBabies

Today's featured etsy artist is MyFairyBabies. You can check out her shop here and her blog here.
I have had my eye on this seller for sometime now. I LOVE all things fairy .. so this makes sense.;)

She has some very unique dolls ... bringing fantasy and imagination to your child. She also has some sweet little shirts and other unique "fantasy" related items. She also offers custom work!

She has two boys ages 5 years and 18 months, and a daughter 6 weeks.
She puts a lot of love and time into her items and would love for them to get a new home where they can be appreciated!

I am totally going to get one of these fairybabies for my little fairy baby!

Featured Etsy Artist ~ Earmark

The featured artist for today is Earmark. You can check out their etsy shop here and their blog here.

This shop has a little something for everyone for sure!! Here is a little about them from their etsy profile...

"We are here to create happiness. We strive to bring out the creativity and imagination in you. Our first and foremost goal is to make you, the client completely pleased, not only with our product but with our service. We will do everything we can to make this process a smooth and pleasurable experience for you. No matter what your request is we will work to accommodate everything your heart desires.

We are dedicated to providing all of you with the finest quality materials and unique, fresh designs. We have an obsession with paper products, and we cater to the customers that share our obsession. All of our stationery is printed on recycled paper too!"

They also offer custom cards, which is so cool! This shop got a new heart from me today!

Featured Etsy Artist ~ SummerSea Herbs

I'm familiar with this etsy seller. She has a wonderful shop with lots of useful and fun things!
You can check her shop out here and her blog here.

Making herbal products is an absolute joy for her, and she knows that her love of Nature comes through in her work! (and it does)
She is a certified Herbalist with over ten years of experience healing with herbs.

She makes her herbal products with the finest organically grown and ethically wild-crafted ingredients available. Why Organic? Because she believes that her products are truly better when she uses ingredients which have NOT been irradiated, treated with pesticides or sprays. Your body and spirit needs good, clean energy! Making every product with only organic ingredients costs a little more, but it's worth it!

Summer Sea Herbs is a small company, and she personally makes all of her products in small batches, by hand. This ensures quality control and product effectiveness.

With many years experience as a medical Herbalist, and many more as a practicing Green witch, all her products are made with great care and skill. Whether you want a delicious tea or need an incense blend to assist in magickal workings, you can be confident that she has taken great care in blending your item. All her medicinal and magickal formulas are tried and true, developed from the personal needs of her community over the years. She keeps her product packaging to a minimum, re-usable and recyclable, to have a low impact on the environment. It makes her very happy to help people through the use of herbs!

She has a wonderfully unique shop, with something for everyone!