Late Summer Treasury Features

A big Thank You for the recent features in Etsy treasuries. 

I am always so grateful to be included in these lists made by fellow Etsy people. They are an art form in themselves.

'Back to school' by sandravitez

Enjoy!

Wooden Jenga Inspired Block ... thepaperynook $59.99	Kids room decor Vase Pencil ... BiscuitCuit $25	Notepad. To-Do List. Write T... JulieAnnArt $10	Never Too Old to Learn - 8x1... BecaShoots $24
Back to school - Iphone 4 ca... ZeroCase $11.99	Space Galaxy Nebula Cosmic C... ketchupize $37	Rainbow necklace Colorful Pe... colortreasures $27	Cute Bookmark Hook. Beaded w... HandmadebyAmor $13
Felted slippers for woman - ... inwool $65	days of the week pencil set ... thecarboncrusa... $8	Vintage Slate Chalkboard wit... CalmCoolCollec... $12	Floral Rucksack BackToSkool $39
Shakespeare Mini booksi Dock... RichNeeleyDesi... $50	Sandwich and Snack Bags, Aqu... IslandPicnic $18	NEW // Small Notebook 1, bin... submicrocosm $6.5	Personalized rubber stamp he... GreenGardenSta... $6.5

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Thanks to Sandra of VitezArtGlassDesign for including my beaded bookmark in this cheery and colourful list.

'Spain with some Irish eyes..' by linenartisan

Irish meet Spain , thanks for your beauty

Embroidered landscape art, s... Hextrovert $20	Summer Fun dianamarshall $85	Limited Edition Art Print Ir... MaryCrowleyArt $35
slea head, kerry on a beauti... michaelprior $30	Original Hand Painted Blessi... PhilDunne $100	Ireland Summer SeaScape Pr... GreySeaStudio $15
Limited Edition Art Print Ir... MaryCrowleyArt $35	Deep Blue Sea. Ocean Photogr... CandyMountainP... $10	Spain Landscape Photography.... CandyMountainP... $10
A Walk on the Beach after Sp... dianamarshall $185	Stained Glass Window in Mont... daveroad $4	barcelonaphotography sagrad... michaelprior $30
Cadiz Cathedral, Andalusia... GreenGooseGall... $32	la vida es demasiado corta p... ForgottenPages $8	Spanish Citrine Purse Charm,... HandmadebyAmor $13

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Thank you Marga of Linen Artisan for including my Spanish citrine purse charm in this beautiful collection.

'out of the rolling ocean' by dahlies

http://treasurychallengenonteam.blogspot.com/inspired by RootsAndWingsJewelry's stunning earrings.

Tulum Beach (8 x 12" Co... LogeePhotograp... $30	ROYAL BLUE Ruffle Scarf, Blu... MahaMahaCreati... $15	Deep Blue Chalcedony Tear Dr... RootsAndWingsJ... $38	Handmade Watercolor Archival... YaoChengDesign $20
Set of 2,Ocean Blue Peshtem... loovee $54.5	Beach Fine Art Photography, ... JennDiGuglielm... $32	Royal Blue Hair Chalk - Hair... SexyHairChalk $1.75	Petite Lady Baltimore Suitca... thewhitepepper $46.5
6"x8" - Blue, Beig... AFBrownArt $35	Blue Conch Shell Nautical Vi... brightforest $11	House of Light -8x12 Washing... kensimms $25	Deep blue ocean ring, Island... GeorgiaCollect... $43
OCEANS - deep sapphire blue/... Etherealle $5.95	Dream Beach Dress in Ocean B... CassandraRull $119	Irish Sea Pottery Pendant. B... HandmadebyAmor $19	Use Coupon SUMMER for 20% of... beachglow $38

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 and thanks too to Kellie of Dahlies for this colour punch in cobalt blue. I love seeing my sea pottery pendant in the mix!

Spanish Inspirations, Caught My Eye 19

Caught My Eye  is a series of blog posts showing scenes I found interesting, odd, curious or beautiful. Sometimes they generate an idea for a piece of jewellery or an ornament. I am not a photographer, so please do not expect top quality photography :-). But please do enjoy a glimpse of the world through my eyes.

To conclude my Spanish-flavoured theme this summer, here is a balcony detail spotted while in Granada in July. As soon as I saw it I thought, wire work for a long pair of earrings or perhaps a wirewrap design on seaglass. I'm rather fond of curling, spiralling and bending silver wire, so the ironwork instantly caught my eye. Watch this space to see what designs it gives birth to.

 

Alhambra, Granada, A Visual Feast

I'm a week back from my trip to Spain, to the coast of Communidad de Valencia, and down to Granada in Andalucia. Hence the lack of blog posts this month. I normally share images from Ireland that inspire me but I found plenty visual stimulation while away too!

part of Generalife, La Alhambra

 The world heritage site, Alhambra of Granada took my breath away. As well as a site of immense cultural importance, it is a veritable visual feast for any kind of artist or lover of art. Here are some of my more passable shots, all of which are my own photos.

Tiling detail

Alcazaba fortress, oldest part of the complex

 

Ceiling details, Nasrid Palaces

 

floor of a quiet courtyard

 The artistic detail in the Moorish palaces is stunning. The intricate ceilings are of particular merit. Even the floors in some of the peaceful courtyards are highly decorated. 

Patio of the Lions

Portico, Patio of the Lions

 

Palace of Carlos V

In contrast the European style of the Palace of Carlos V is much less opulent yet remains aesthetically beautiful in its simpler style and clean lines.

Words cannot describe the beauty of the Alhambra complex nor can my amateur photos. It has to be seen to be truly appreciated. A must for the ol' bucket list!

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