Saturday, October 24, 2009

one of my favorites: verynicebears

I just recently found out about verynicebears shop on Etsy. Everything you see on her shop is designed and handmade by the artist. Enjoy!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

...owl...

Owl stationery has recently been my best seller!
Here are some other handmade items on Etsy that I found when searched "owl":
Owl Baby Mobile by CarrotFever
Owl Vinyl Decal by tweetheartwallart
Powerful Owl print by BerkleyIllustration

Did you know? - Source Wikipedia
(1) Ancient Egyptians used a representation of an owl for their hieroglyph for the sound m.
(2) In Japanese culture, owls are seen as either negative or positive symbols depending on species. Sometimes owls are seen as divine messengers of the gods, while Barn or Horned owls are perceived as demonic figures.
(3) In India, a white owl is considered a companion and vāhana (Vehicle of god/goddess) of Lakṣmī, the goddess of wealth, and therefore a harbinger of prosperity.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Etsy For Charity

Etsy for Charity is group of people who loves to contribute to the community with crafts. The group donates to a specific charity every month from the sales with a goal to promote craftivism and to help those in need. Check out their etsy store, contribute to the community and join to the group!