Hello, Spring

This week's challenge--show us something that makes you think of spring...

The Crafty Nana says:

I love making stuffed toys. These birds remind me of Spring when the birds return.

Handmade Stuffed Birds

KOCO & VIKING says:

We created our first custom "flower girl" necklace when a customer wanted something special to give the flower girl in their wedding. We played around a bit and eventually came up with this sweet heart, filled with a cute flower texture, and the flower girl's first initial. We painted the necklace to match the Spring wedding's colors and the bride was ecstatic! Ever since then, it makes us think of Spring blooms and everyone picks pretty pastels to be painted onto their custom creation.

Custom Flower Girl Initial Necklace

Pink Pianos says:

Fine Art print of a Dogwood Tree blooming in my native Kentucky in Spring!

Pink Tree

Printable Motivation says: 

With spring comes beauty everywhere. The trees are turning green, flowers are blooming, and the sun is out. I wanted to make something to remind people that beauty is about perspective. A dandelion can be considered a weed, but if you look close, it is beautiful just like many things in our world :)

Beauty is about perspective - Entry Way Art

Jeanine Designs says: 

With Spring comes new life and the beginning of wedding season. I started making these boxes because I needed something for the jewelry and embroidered items I sell. So many people loved my packaging and suggested that I sell it - so I have recently made some of my specialty packaging available in my shop. As with all my work, I use recycled materials as much as possible. It is my goal to make things that are new and fresh from what would have been discarded. I think starting off a new life together in an eco friendly way is perfect. I hope you like it.

Wedding Cake Favor Box

What makes you think of spring?

Show the Love

This week I gave the team a challenge:

Is there something in your shop that you love but just isn't getting any love? Or views? Here's your chance to let our blog readers know about it.

I asked them to tell us what they loved about the item, and today I am sharing this with you. Please show these items some love.

The link in the caption leads to the item on Etsy. The link on the shop name leads to the shops.

Koco & Viking says:

We hand make each piece from white clay and hand paint them too. The process takes a lot of time but we put love in it! We're a mom & daughter duo inspired by where we live and this seashell necklace reflects our coastal abode.

Shell Necklace

J.D.B. Mercantile says:

I'd love to see it get more love! I love that it's a big statement necklace, but is still dainty and fragile. I also love the harmony of the combination of the rustic wood and the delicate design topped off with a sweet, soft ribbon against a gunmetal chain.

Geometric Bib Style Statement Bubble Necklace

Duetta Designs says:

I absolutely love this necklace I made with Moss Agate stones and featuring my own hand fired Lampwork beads. I'd probably cry if I do sell it, because I love it that much.

Necklace with Raku Lampwork and Agate

Aphy N Angel Designs didn't tell me what they love about this scarf, but it's kind of an awesome scarf. What's not to love?

Long Fringe Scarf

Indy & Cleo says:

Sock Monkey Mini Note Card Trio ~ I especially love these mini note cards! They were designed using my very own original sock monkey creations ~ each note highlights a particular handmade sock monkey, as well as my own (sock monkey) photography. The mini notes are sold in sets of three (with 5 different sets to choose from) ~ perfect for handing out a few smiles!

Sock Monkey Mini Note Card Trio

And what made me think of this. Well, I have something I love, too. (Is it cheating to include something of mine? I hope not.): 

I love these earrings. I made myself several pairs in various colors. I get great compliments when I wear them, as they are really fun and festive (and lightweight).

Fireworks Earrings

Thanks for stopping by.