Hellooo Out There

In an effort to find different shops to feature here, I thought I'd check the Team Check In thread to see who's still saying hello. And I found only eight of us have checked in for March.

via GIPHY

Hmmm...

Right, so that makes this really, really easy.

I do love the bling, and this necklace caught my eye...

Heliotrope Crystal Rivoli Necklace by Love Your Bling

As did this one. Pretty.

Brown Boulder Opal and Sterling Silver Necklace by cserpent designs

I don't wear too many bracelets, but this one just might need a second look...

Lapis Lazuli Freshwater Pearls Iolite Sterling Silver Bracelet by Falling Star Lane

If you're looking for a little art, look no further...

Lady B by Crystal Mist Cottages

Or how about a colorful sock monkey?

Handmade Sock Monkey Doll by Indy and Cleo

And since summer-type temperatures keep popping up, perhaps it's time for the summer-type attire...

Crochet Bikini Top by Chewsy By Design

That'll do it for me this week. Did you remember to check in? 

Out of Season

For much of last week and the beginning of this week, it felt like summer around these parts. So much so that we've got our summer stuff showing... 

From anniekdesigns: Perfect for the tropical vacation or a little pick me up when it is cold.

Tropical Drink Make Up Bag

From Chewsy By Design: This unique one of a kind Poncho will captivate any eye with its beautiful color. Wear it out on a summer picnic with your favorite sundress, or as a Scarf to keep warm in the winter chill.

Serenity Hug Spring Fashion Poncho

From This and That Crafter: I created this Festive Banner that will brighten up any 4th of July celebration or great for any patriotic happening or celebration like Memorial Day or a member of the Military coming home. Lots of uses for this great banner and you can use it year after year.

FREEDOM Burlap Banner

It looks like we're getting more "in season" weather now. The brief summer in February was nice while it lasted. 

Eye See You

I kind of fell off the map this month. Well, December has a way of sneaking up on you and bludgeoning you with parties and events until you come up for air sometime...well, about now I'd expect.

Here's the monthly roundup of the new creations of December (via the team thread)...

Dream Dial by The Lady Horologist

Love the pretties...

Art Nouveau Necklace by Lisa Marie's Piece

And, of course, I have quite the affinity for the knits (and crochet)...

Beaded Lace Knit Shawl by Knit Purl Squirrel

Unique OOAK Poncho by Chewsy By Design

Triangle Scarf Shawl by ohmay designs

This brooch would work well on a shawl or such...

Alligator Vintage Brooch by This and That Crafter

And I'm not sure if this is cool or if it creeps me out. Definitely not for a bedroom. But it was the perfect piece to inspire the post title...

Dragon Eye Talisman by kookybat

Happy end of December!

New to Me

This month I set out to find some shops from our team that I was not familiar with. I was gratified to find some new members (as well as some members I had not come across before).

It's good to see the fiber artists out there...

Crochet Hooded Poncho by Knit2Create

Brandon's Flam'n Hot Hug by Chewsy By Design

Super Slouchy M by Loop D Loop2

And what fun! Decorative bottles. (Or useful bottles? Same difference.)

Olive Oil Bottle/Decantor by Baja Gypsy Designs

I can't do a post like this without showing off some earrings...

Light Blue and Purple Drop Hoop Earrings by Maggi Makes It

Or something orange. (An orange birthday card. How cute!)

White Flowers and Orange Happy Birthday Greeting Card by Nora Demi Design

And a little cover for a mini tablet (or ereader). This is just too cool!

iPad Mini, Nook, Kindle Cover by Pages and Prose

As always, the captions link back to the items on Etsy and the specific shops. What new things have you come across lately?

Infinity Scarves

Scarves are very versatile accessories. They can dress up an outfit. They can add a layer of warmth. And they can show off your personal style.

Most scarves are made with long strips of some kind of fabric. These are open on the ends. But there is a style of scarf where those ends are connected, giving you a tube. These are infinity scarves.

They can be warm...

(Like these from Chewsy By Design and Simpletruths.)  

Or fine...  

(Like these from Murielle Knitwear and Ardent Reverie.)

Or textured...  

(Like these from It's me, Mary and Button Tree.)

Or something that makes a statement...

(Like these from Nikifashion and foothill fibers n' photo.)

Whatever they are, they are not your typical scarf.  

This post contributed by Liz from Zizi Rho Designs, who was cold today and who kind of wished she had worn a scarf.