Kathy & I would like to invite you to check out a great website that we know about called Etsy (http://www.etsy.com).
Etsy is an online marketplace for buying and selling all things handmade. You'll find a creative community of independent artists and designers and the very best in handmade goods, craft supplies and vintage. It's an excellent place to find one of a kind items, to give as gifts - or as gifts for yourself!
Since you're buying directly from artists on Etsy, you have the special opportunity to form personal connections with the people who create your treasures. Signing up is free and easy! Just click here: http://www.etsy.com/register.php?referral=Ametista
Enjoy!
Ametistahttp://Ametista.etsy.com
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
See our newest ad...
We've put an ad on this great little blog...just FULL fun articles and interesting items!
Worth checking out!
Worth checking out!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Shops we visited the week of 7/28/08
Here are a few Etsy shops that we visited this week and absolutely loved, so we wanted to share them with you...
1. ArzuMusa - "Candle Holder - Shahmaran, the Master of Snakes" We appreciated the details that went into this piece and the use of translucent clay to let out the candle light.
2. FolkArtFromTheHeart and our favorite - "Pine Valley Cloisonne Egg" Wow! This one is impressive. We are still trying to figure out how she hollowed it out.
3. CookiesCreations and our favorite - "Touch of Spring Clock " We loved the fact that she was able to take polymer clay and make it look like stained glass...love the colors too!
Be sure to check out their shops for more examples of their amazing art work and don't forget to come back next week to see what goodies we've discovered!
1. ArzuMusa - "Candle Holder - Shahmaran, the Master of Snakes" We appreciated the details that went into this piece and the use of translucent clay to let out the candle light.
2. FolkArtFromTheHeart and our favorite - "Pine Valley Cloisonne Egg" Wow! This one is impressive. We are still trying to figure out how she hollowed it out.
3. CookiesCreations and our favorite - "Touch of Spring Clock " We loved the fact that she was able to take polymer clay and make it look like stained glass...love the colors too!
Be sure to check out their shops for more examples of their amazing art work and don't forget to come back next week to see what goodies we've discovered!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Enter to win our monthly drawing...
Enter to win this OOAK Art magnet. The original photo was taken by Kathy Jones of a Bird of Paradise in her back yard and then digitally edited by Kathy to get that ab fab swirling effect.
At Ametista, we can take any photo or digital image and turn it into a fun and treasured keepsake!
Here's what you need to do to enter:
1. Click here to visit our shop http://ametista.etsy.com/
2. Once there, pick out your favorite item in our shop.....When your finished DO NOT hit the "X" to close the window, simply hit your back arrow button to return to this blog.
3. Come back to this post and post a comment telling everyone what you liked about it the item you picked. (See "Comment" button below.)
4. PLEASE be sure to leave your contact information, either your email address or Etsy shop so we can reach you if you win! The winner will be contacted on July 31, 2008. If after a week we haven't heard from that winner, we'll pick another winner.
5. We will draw the winner's name on the last day of the month, 7/31/08.
5. We will draw the winner's name on the last day of the month, 7/31/08.
We ship worldwide so this drawing is open to one and all!
Friday, July 4, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
It's that time to see what new and exciting creations are happening at PCAGOE. The theme for the July challenge at pcagoe is Personal Hero. Visit our website to vote for your favorite entry. All voters will be entered in a random drawing to win a prize.