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Monday, 3 June 2013
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Thursday, 25 April 2013
About LoveStar1
About LoveStar1
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
A full time teacher assistant, concert-enthusiast, who is deeply in love with a man.
A shop that became due to a slight obsession with paper.
Growing up, a child of a single father with three kids, we had to be resourceful. We didn't have a lot of money and I appreciated what we did have. I began crafting with anything around the house. I would make things out of paper, beads, paint, clay, and just about anything else you can think of.
As I got older, I continued to create for the family. Making scrapbooks and various home decorations led me to these banners. Shopping on Etsy, I became fascinated with the many crafters here. I knew I should have my own shop. Because the possibilities are endless, I thought I should share.
I feel it's best to keep the price reasonable for everyone, but the styles are priceless. There is a banner for anyone. If you don't see something you love contact me.
I hope that these simple yet unique banners make any happy home even happier!
Yellow Bunting Banner
Circle Arrow Banner
Star Party Banner
Girlie Bunting Banner
LoveStar1
Thursday, 18 April 2013
Thursday, 11 April 2013
About GlassPaperScizzors
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
Hi! I'm Mickey Saverine. I create unique decoupage plates from antique naturalist botanical prints which i border with papers I design. Each plate is hand crafted by me in my Norwalk, CT studio. They make lovely wall hangings for custom home decor.
The art of Decoupage is Alive and Well!
ABOUT MY ETSY SHOP:
My Etsy Shop, Glass Paper Scizzors (with z’s!) sells hand-crafted decoupage plates. I use the old-fashioned paper and glue method of application. I digitally enhance antique images and design the colorful border papers to complement them. I do all of the work myself in
my home studio in Connecticut.
My Etsy Shop, Glass Paper Scizzors (with z’s!) sells hand-crafted decoupage plates. I use the old-fashioned paper and glue method of application. I digitally enhance antique images and design the colorful border papers to complement them. I do all of the work myself in
my home studio in Connecticut.
My Etsy decoupage plate shop is the result of many months of trial and error, testing and perfecting. It’s beginning was somewhat of an accident.
I never actually planned to open a crafts business. My original intention was to create something beautiful for my own pleasure and to share with friends.
Etsy turned out to be the ideal place to reach a wider audience. I opened my shop in August, 2011.
I never actually planned to open a crafts business. My original intention was to create something beautiful for my own pleasure and to share with friends.
Etsy turned out to be the ideal place to reach a wider audience. I opened my shop in August, 2011.
I began four years ago when my very “crafty” friend Beth suggested a decoupage project for our annual Christmas get-together.
We both had been admiring and collecting decoupage plates since the early 90’s and figured “ How hard could this be? “ it’s just glass paper and glue!
In a word, it was a disaster! Much trickier and time consuming than we’d ever imagined. But I was inspired to teach myself the process. For the next 9 months all I did was experiment with the decoupage process.
We both had been admiring and collecting decoupage plates since the early 90’s and figured “ How hard could this be? “ it’s just glass paper and glue!
In a word, it was a disaster! Much trickier and time consuming than we’d ever imagined. But I was inspired to teach myself the process. For the next 9 months all I did was experiment with the decoupage process.
I didn’t want to make plates like those I had already seen; I wanted my plates to be original, have their own shape, images and border designs.
By the following Christmas I found myself with enough plates to participate in local holiday craft shows, Junior League, school and church events.
By the following Christmas I found myself with enough plates to participate in local holiday craft shows, Junior League, school and church events.
Most recently, My husband, who does custom framing, suggested putting my square plates in a variety of beautifully chunky designer moldings. This creates a multi-dimensional effect that adds to their uniqueness.
Woodland Owl Decoupage Wall Art
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Sunday, 17 March 2013
About PinaraDesign
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
I have two university degree; Printing Technology and Fine Arts as a Graphic Designer. My parents are artists as well so creativity runs in the family. Art is always in my life. I am a wife to a wonderful man and mother of a male cat.
"Colors and history feed me for create unique designs. I feel so lucky for living nearby history and art."
15 years ago I began to make my own jewelry. For years I have researched about Anatolian history, Turkish lace, vintage crochets, semiprecious stones, authentic fabrics... People around me began to encourage me to share my designs with the world. After my husband and I left our jobs and lives in fast paced Istanbul we decided moved to the seaside city of Antalya in southern Turkey and opened our Etsy shop. This is when my colorful journey begins.
We love Antalya because it's a beautiful city nearby Mediterranean Sea where history and nature come together seamlessly.
There are amazing historical sites around Antalya. Many ancient civilizations have been here including Lycia, Hittite, Pamphylia, Byzantine, Seljuk, Ottoman ... We explore these ancient sites and draw upon their inspiratıon. Also we search for different Turkish traditional fabrics which are slowly being forgotten. I think we have much to learn from ancient history and art that is around us.
There are amazing historical sites around Antalya. Many ancient civilizations have been here including Lycia, Hittite, Pamphylia, Byzantine, Seljuk, Ottoman ... We explore these ancient sites and draw upon their inspiratıon. Also we search for different Turkish traditional fabrics which are slowly being forgotten. I think we have much to learn from ancient history and art that is around us.
Our intention is revive some forgotten designs of the past by using eco-friendly materials on jewelry and scarves. Diversity of Anatolian history and artistic creations are giving me the opportunity for using different techniques and materials. There is a historical tale behind each and every design such as techniques like crochet, screen print, wire wrap, transfer print.
I love creative process and researching; matching colors and combine them with different motifs. I feel that I am still growing and learning more with each of my designs. Each of my designs are one of a kind or produce in small batches to preserve the fun of wearing something unique and are made with lots of love and lots of care.
I love creative process and researching; matching colors and combine them with different motifs. I feel that I am still growing and learning more with each of my designs. Each of my designs are one of a kind or produce in small batches to preserve the fun of wearing something unique and are made with lots of love and lots of care.
Our intention is revive some forgotten designs of the past by using eco-friendly materials on jewelry and scarves. Diversity of Anatolian history and artistic creations are giving me the opportunity for using different techniques and materials. There is a historical tale behind each and every design such as techniques like crochet, screen print, wire wrap, transfer print.
I love creative process and researching; matching colors and combine them with different motifs. I feel that I am still growing and learning more with each of my designs. Each of my designs are one of a kind or produce in small batches to preserve the fun of wearing something unique and are made with lots of love and lots of care.
I love creative process and researching; matching colors and combine them with different motifs. I feel that I am still growing and learning more with each of my designs. Each of my designs are one of a kind or produce in small batches to preserve the fun of wearing something unique and are made with lots of love and lots of care.
Little about process
* Visiting ancient cities, historical places and museums
* My husband takes photos of ancient motifs, sculptures and frescos.
* I stylize them and prepare them for screen printing or jewelry design.
* My husband takes photos of Pinara products.
* I prepare and print special certificates for attach every single Pinara Design products that includes information about these ancient work of arts
Voila, your Pinara item is ready to pack and go :)
* Visiting ancient cities, historical places and museums
* My husband takes photos of ancient motifs, sculptures and frescos.
* I stylize them and prepare them for screen printing or jewelry design.
* My husband takes photos of Pinara products.
* I prepare and print special certificates for attach every single Pinara Design products that includes information about these ancient work of arts
Voila, your Pinara item is ready to pack and go :)
What's the meaning of Pinara?
Often people ask me that there is any relationship between my name Pınar and Pinara. In fact, these two words look like similar but they are totally different words. Pınar means 'fountain' in Turkish language. Pinara means 'round' in the ancıent Lycia language and it's the name of a beautiful Lycia site in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. It was settled around 5th century BC in the Xanthus valley and one of the important cities of the Lycia Federation. Its name references apparently to the rounded shape of the precipitous hill on which the city originally stood.
Thank you so much for reading my story. I hope my work brings a smile to your face.
Pinar + Ertan + Bucuk
Thank you so much for reading my story. I hope my work brings a smile to your face.
Pinar + Ertan + Bucuk
Peacock Crochet Bohemian Chic Dangle Earrings
Olive Crochet Bohemian Chic Dangle Earrings
Chiffon Scarf Antique Lycia Motif Archaeology Ancient
Cotton Shoulder Bag in Black
Multistrand Pearl Bridal Necklace
PinaraDesign
Bohemian Chic Crochet Lace Art Jewelry & Scarves
Saturday, 9 March 2013
Spring Homes
Watercolor Thank You Cards
Mint Billy Ball Flower Pillow
White on white teapot
Tooth Fairy Pillow
Accent Chair
SPRING Wood Letters
Flower Photography
Romantic Pure Essential Oil teacup candle
Ring Bearer Box
Organic Lavender bags
Sailboat Decoupage Wall Decor
All listed items from Female Power Team members.
Thank you so much all :)
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Best Wishes ...
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