Summer Pastels

The soft summery weather this weekend inspired me to make a treasury featuring local, Irish artisans and sellers on Etsy. All of the shops featured are members of the Crafty Ireland Team. (AKA Etsy Ireland Team)

'One Swallow Does Not A Summer Make' by byAMOR

..unless you are Irish! Grab that sunshine while it lasts!

Sale Cream Tea, cream and go... AuntyApplesReF... $38.5	Art Deco Inspired Copper and... DinkDesign $28	Owl Wheat/Heat Pack - Cold P... RubyandRocket $28	Set Of Three Wall Mounted Wo... DarcyWoodCraft $25
Green Mother of Pearl Neckla... elettrarossa $19.5	Deer Illustration - Archival... CarolFarrell $20	Beaded ornament christmas ha... PetrasCreation... $9	Limited Edition Art Print Ir... MaryCrowleyArt $35
vintage ice cream scoop plas... Carraigmore $5	Seafoam Bubbles and Sand Pin... Namoaj $40	Towel in linen as Antique w... linenartisan $75	Chocolate sweets, jelly swee... MyWeddingFavou... $0.3
Tweed Cream Drum Lampshade w... ShadyandtheLam... $85	soft sand- original abstract... GreySeaStudio $80	Handmade Vintage Tin Disk Ch... balanceddestas... $5	Good luck, bon voyage, greet... Mireog $2.4

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Summer jewellery and accessories from my own Etsy store, Handmade by Amo'r:

   

Featured on Etsy Ireland Team Blog

Thank you to Molly of MollysVintageJewelry for inviting me to contribute to the series Eyes Open Ireland on the Etsy Ireland Team Blog and for posting my photos today. This is a series where team members send photos of their favourite, inspiring places and of scenes that fire their creativity. It's one of my favourite slots on the team blog.

Click on the photo above to hop over to the team blog and see the article and more of my photos. (This photo is of street art on a wall not too far from where I live in Dublin. No wonder I use a lot of Celtic spirals and swirls in my jewelry as I pass this several times a week.)

I noticed that Molly hasn't even mentioned herself or posted a link to her shop on the article, yet she is the volunteer who goes in search of team members to feature, communicates back and forth, sorts the final arrangement of photos, and sends to one of the editors, Lily of Petal to Petal or (newly volunteered) Karla of Nicobel who then post it up. Thanks to all 3 girls for your efforts.

 

So as a thank you, I'm showing off my favourite item from Molly's shop. I know very little about vintage jewelry, but these cool yellow daisy earrings look very 60s to me?? I love them!

Recent Esty Treasuries, End October.

A few more recent treasuries to share and say  

A BIG THANK YOU for:

Thank you Giulio of  la Tenaglia Impazzita for this wonderful, dramatic collection 'Back to the Redblack.'  Thank you for including my red and black button necklace.

 

A big thanks to Lynn of Lynn's Creative Crochet  for this clever mix, 'Behind Every Cloud' Delighted to see my Connemara marble earrings included among these quality items.
 

and here is one I made to promote the Crafty Ireland Team:

 Not as Bleak as it Seems by Handmade by Amo'r

August Etsy Treasuries

Thank you so much to fellow Etsy members who made these recent treasuries and for featuring one of my items:

 Thank you Iza of Szalonaisa's Wonderland for featuring my green and black necklace, Bewitched, in this lush, green treasury, Shades of Green.

I love the theme of this treasury, 'A New Lease of Life' nicely put together by Aisling Designs. Thanks so much for including my button pendant in there with these wonderful, upcycled goodies.

A massive thanks to Lynn Corrigan for featuring my items so frequently in her treasuries and this week she has been so kind to feauture me in two:  'Walking into Autumn with my Friends' is simply gorgeous. Thanks for featuring my carnelian heart earrings.....

....and thank you also Lynn for feauturing my unisex seaglass pendant in 'Still Playing on the Beach.' . I agree, Summer is not over yet...especially as we are still waiting for it to start here in Ireland! 

 

Brigitte of Purls of Colour is also still holding onto summer. Thanks for including my beach glass pendant in this light and bright treasury, 'Clinging to Summer as long as I can.'

And finally, here is one I made myself to promote fellow members of the international Top Treasury Team:

Bloo by Handmade by Amo'r

The Difference is in the Detail 4

Fiery gemstone necklace by Handmade by Amo'r

 It's that time again where I get to highlight some beautiful detail in the handwork by fellow Irish or Irish-based crafters and artists:

Handstitched card by BottleHeads Crafts.

I've been a fan of BottleHeads Craft since it opened on Etsy. When I give these hand-sewn cards to friends they appreciate that they've been given something a little special. They are great for popping vouchers or even scratch cards into too!

 Celtic armwarmers by Traban

It was hard to pick just one single item from Traban to show that when it comes to handmade, the difference really is in the detail.  You can feel the love of craft that goes into every item.

Red Apple Soap by Scent Cosmetics.

You'd be forgiven for thinking these apples by Scent Cosmetics were real. I can smell these glorious soaps from here. Look at the simulated bitemarks. Love it!

Well that was fun.. Hope you enjoyed it too. For more appreciation of the little details click HERE

The Mystery Guest

Time to reveal my not-so-mysterious, expected guest...

If you are not already acquainted, allow me to introduce Simon, the travelling gecko. Simon is the 'ward' of the wonderfully talented, Carrie of Cherry Blossom Tattoo. However, he set out from her home and has been travelling around Ireland and further afield, for several months, visiting Etsy artisans and artists to see what they are up to. Among the places he's visited are London, Finland and the USA.

Yes, I hear you. He's made of cloth and filled with who knows what. But that doesn't undermine his amazing ability to discover and promote artists, photographers and artisans. Think of him as the Simon Cowell of the handmade world...but a little gentler methinks.

And I'm the next lucky hostess, honoured with a visit from this crafty fellow. I await his arrival all the way from the USA. He will be observing my work while enjoying a stay in Dublin, and reporting back to Carrie's blog. Watch this space....

Have You Guessed Who's Coming to Visit?

A crafty visitor 

is coming to stay

On his journey so far

He's come a long way

From Ireland to the States

and now back again

He checks out our crafts

and sleeps in the den

 

Who is this being?

 You'll find a big clue

 on the arty blog of

 Cherry Blossom Tattoo

The Difference is in the Detail 3

details on back of button pendant by Handmade by Amo'r

 Another look at detail that you will only find in handmade items. Here are some pieces from fellow Irish and Irish-based crafters:

Spring will Spring hand knitted neck warmer by Purls of Colour

Brigitte of Purls of Colour always surprises with those little extra details in her beautifully knit pieces. Having previously purchased a gorgeous purple scarf from her, dotted with tiny seed beads, I can vouch for the quality of her stitching and materials.

Lady Titanic fabric cuff by Queen of Cuffs

I'm always mesmerised by the painstaking detail in handwork by Mary of Queen of Cuffs. This piece is a fine example of her stunning work.

 Fancy beaded necklace by Elettrarossa

Where would you get the patience of Eletrra of Elettrarossa for this fabulous beading?  It takes well thought-out design and then concentration to get the detail right when stringing either a pattern or abstract style.

Click HERE for more in this series focusing on detail

The Difference Is In The Detail II

 Daisy button pendant, 'Jinny'   by  Handmade by AMO'R

Last week I  blogged about the quality and detail found in handmade items: The difference is in the detail. The post spawned the idea of a regular spot for my blog, honing in on fab little details in work by fellow Irish crafters, artisans and artists.

A natural place for me to start is with work by talented friends, fellow Irish Etsy peeps who have shown me kindness and some of my super duper blog followers! (Oftentimes these are one and the same.)

 Kitty cat detail on child's tufted coat by HeliMG

 Oyster shell detail on wire-wrapped pendant by Balanced

Crystals and flowers on baby girl card by Good Moments

Button details on heart wreath by Quirky Apple

Researching items for this post was such fun and very inspiring.  I hope you enjoyed this close up of the wonderful little details you wont always get in mass produced goods.  

To be continued.......

Etsy Treasury Time Again

Once again it's time to show off a few recent treasuries (showcase collections of Etsy items artfully curated by Etsy members.)

Here's one I made yesterday to promote the Crafty Ireland Team:

 Soft Spring Tones  by  Handmade by Amo'r

Some of my own items featured in a few treasuries by international Etsy members this week. Fellow Crafty Ireland team member, Agnieska of Good Moments put together this clever treasury featuring Irish and international crafters. Thanks so much Agnieska for featuring my larkivite and crystal earrings.

Irish Weather by Good Moments

 I was honoured to see my teal beach glass pendant featured in this pretty, floral treasury by Lynn Corrigan, one of the nicest Etsonians I have had the pleasure to cyber-meet. Thanks Lynn for everything, not least this gorgeous treasury of posies by international crafters and artists:

 Pretty Posies for Sale by Lynn's Creative Crochet

Spring is really in the air on Etsy now. Asta Kundelyte of AstaArtwork captured the essence of the season with this beautiful butterfly collection. Thanks Asta for adding in my red and black button pendant with all these other fab finds. Much appreciated!

Fly, Fly My Butterfly by Asta Artwork

And finally, tonight I was delighted to find my seafoam beachglass pendant featured among these gorgeous items in one of my fave shades. Thank you Erin of Erin Go Paint (love your shop name too!!!)

Dreaming of the Sea by Erin Go Paint

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