Little Green Things

Little Green Things on Etsy is a shop filled with unique, one of a kind belt buckles.
The buckles are tiny works of art that inspire imagination and fun.

You must read this shop's wonderful profile. It is as unique and whimsical as the shop itself, giving you insight on the artist behind the shop. Also, it must be noted, this artist displays a great concern for our environment and uses an eco resin on all the buckles!

I want to share a few items from Little Green Things but you really have to visit the shop yourself to enjoy all it has to offer!

Deer Dream Belt Buckle brings to mind ELEGANT! So unique and lovely! The image hints of a Victorian flavor and is has an ethereal feel.

Overland Journey Belt Buckle - If you know the story behind my shop name, you know the Bare in Bare Moose is a play on the word "Bear". Naturally I absolutely LOVE this buckle! I believe this buckle would look great on a man or woman, especially when paired with your favorite jeans.

Mr. Red Fox and Mrs. Bunny Belt Buckle - So sweet and charming!

Little Red Riding Hood Belt Buckle - I love Little Red Riding Hood and I especially love the uniqueness of this buckle. No doubt it would look great with any outfit but paired with your favorite faded jeans and a red long sleeve tee - perfection!

Deer In Winter Wonderland Belt Buckle - Artistic and beautiful!

You Choose Belt Buckle - While every buckle in this shop would be an awesome gift, this buckle would make the gift even more special. Everyone loves personalized gifts and you could use this opportunity to match the buckle to the personality of the recipient.

Writable Chalkboard Surface Belt Buckle - Fun, Fun, Fun!!!!

This buckle was featured on the front page of Etsy as it should be! Just think of what you can write on this wearable art! Match you buckle to your mood!

Vintage Leather Belt Brown White Flowers - So...you have found the perfect belt buckle but do not have a belt? Here is a wonderful, pretty belt to couple with your new buckle!

Vintage Brown Leather Floral Western Belt - Or...how about this belt!

This was just a small sample of what Little Green Things has to offer. You must visit this shop and when you do, I challenge you to use your imagination!

When I entered Little Green Things for the first time, my mind ran wild with ideas such as:

*Journals* - I love making journals and I can envision using one of these fabulous buckles to decorate one of my journals. Perhaps I would run a wide piece of satin ribbon through the buckle and attach it to the journal. Or...perhaps I could incorporate the buckle as a way of closing the journal. Hmmm....

*Boxes* - These buckles would make an awesome decoration on a wooden box that you purchase or make yourself. I see these buckles attached to either the top or front of the box.

*Purses and Totes* - I have several bags that have detachable handles. How wonderful would one of these lovely buckles look on the handle?? Just remove one side of the bag handle and slide the buckle on!

*Handmade Cards* - Why not use a belt buckle as the gift in a card/gift combo? Just attach the buckle on the front or inside of the card and write a note and decorate the card to match the buckle.

Now it's your turn! Visit Little Green Things and let your imagination go!!

Buy Some Love

If you enjoy truly elegant and unique jewelry, you must visit Buy Some Love !

I am going to share some of the lovely treasures I found at Buy Some Love , but I want to introduce you to the shop owners first.

The owners of this Etsy jewelry shop are a husband and wife team from Canada. They have an interesting and fun profile that you may read here . The profile explains that the husband makes the beaded pieces and the wife makes the earrings and all other pieces.

This fact alone makes the shop unique and interesting but the quality of the product completely draws you in.

Not only is each and every piece of jewelry in Buy Some Love's shop extremely well made but the talent of the creators is stunningly apparent. This duo has a remarkable talent for pairing charms, beads and findings in such a unique way. The outcome is amazing.

Here are a few of the items from Buy Some Love's Etsy shop. It was difficult to select which items to share with you. This shop has 500 (yes, 500) beautiful items for sale. You must visit it to really appreciate what they have to offer!

Buy Some Love offers wonderful sets like these sweet Rose Rings. As the listing states, these rings would be absolutely perfect for bridesmaids gifts. You can coordinate the color to match your wedding because you may select your color!

This Brass Branch Connector Necklace is a perfect example of the talent I was talking about earlier. Such an unusual pairing of a connector and beads. Simply lovely!

This Deployed Soldiers bracelet tugs at your heart strings. Simple, sweet and elegant.

Dolphin and Dream Necklace . Again, pairing 3 items and turning it into something enchanting. The second I saw this charming necklace, I was reminded of all the wonderful days I have spent on the beach. Like I said, Enchanting!

These Heart and Pearl Earrings are so sweetly feminine and lovely. They would be the perfect compliment to any outfit!

Black and ivory are such a lovely color combination. The colors are perfectly combined and expertly crafted in this Black Glass Pearl Bracelet .

This Multiple Layered Glass Pearls Necklace is stunning! This is only one of the many, many elegant items in Buy Some Love's Etsy shop.

This Chalkboard Pendant Necklace is just one of a line of chalkboard pendants. So clever, unique and fun!! You even receive a piece of chalk so that you can change your message!

How sweet are these Light Pink Dangling Rose Earrings !! I think these earrings would be the perfect Mother's Day gift!

This was a very tiny sample of the items Buy Some Love offers in their shop. You will be amazed once you visit this shop yourself!

Easter and Mother's Day are quickly approaching. If you need gifts for these occasions (or any occasion), you are sure to find the perfect gift at Buy Some Love.

*** Buy Some Love is offering a generous discount code for you!! Just enter BAREMOOSE10 as the code and you will receive 10% off your order!!! ***

HENNY SEASHELL

Henny Seashell is a lovely Etsy shop that offers wonderful sewn and quilted items. Items that are made using only the highest quality fabrics and materials.

This artist has a natural talent for combining the perfect colors, patterns and textures in every piece she crafts. Her talent in sewing and quilting is also evident in every item.

If you are holiday shopping, you are sure to find the perfect gifts at Henny Seashell .
Every item in this shop is as useful as it is beautiful which makes them an especially thoughtful gift.

If you would like to learn more about Henny, please read her well written and interesting shop Profile.

I am going to share some of my favorite items from Henny Seashell , but keep in mind it is just a small sample of the lovely items in her shop.


This Table Runner would be a beautiful focal point on a holiday table. Or... anytime.

Here are the cutest Quilted Coasters I've ever seen!!!!

The lovely fall colors in these Quilted Pillow Covers makes them the perfect Autumn accent.

I love bags!!! I can never have too many totes, pouches, clutches, etc. Henny Seashell has an awesome selection of bags, including this sweet Blue Batik Tote .

These adorable pouches come in a set of 3! That means you can give 2 as gifts and keep 1 for yourself!

Perfect for a night out, this Fold Over Clutch will hold your essentials without the inconvenience of a bulky purse.

The colors in this Slouch Bag are simply stunning!

I really love this Quilted Tote ! It's perfect for "going green" when used to carry home purchases rather than using a plastic bag supplied by the store. Of course, it has many other uses as well.

There you have it! Beautiful, expertly crafted, useful gifts for someone special on your gift giving list!!

Don't forget to shop for yourself as well!!!

Visit Henny Seashell today.

MADE BY MELISSA

I love, love, love Halloween!!!

If you love Halloween as much as I do, you need to check out the awesome Halloween jewelry at

Made By Melissa !!!

Some examples are this super cute Bat Pendant Necklace:

This adorable Hang Man - Skeleton Charm Necklace:

And this charming Purple Spider Necklace:

If want beautiful jewelry that is not Halloween themed, Made By Melissa has many pieces to choose from!!!

I love this Let It Snow Glass And Crystal Snowflake Bracelet

Made By Melissa also offers lovely crocheted items.

I love the colors used for this Watermelon Slice Baby / Toddler Blanket!!!

You will find vintage items in this very versatile shop too !!!

I love roses, so I had to include this Vintage Gold Rose Brooch :

Made By Melissa has 101 items for sale, you are sure to find something you are looking for !!!

MooBeeTees

MooBeeTees is an adorable Etsy shop that caters to little ones.
When you visit this shop, you will find the cutest OOAK appliqued tees you've ever seen!!!!





MooBeeTees Bio:


MooBeeTees is an Australian crafter whose shop is a place where you can find tees (and all sorts of other items!) that you won't find in any stores. All of the designs come from her imagination - with help from her children - who knows what you will find! MooBeeTees believes in having fun with crafting and using her imagination to make little people smile!




The "Your A Star" tees pictured above are personalized!!! They are sweet and unique. I can imagine how special your little one will feel wearing one.

MooBeeTees also offers a Limited Edition Signature Tee. What child wouldn't absolutely love this imaginative, super cute tee???? (Such an adorable model too !!).

Do you need a creative, fun and colorful way to teach your child to count? This Number Bunting

is the perfect counting aid. Plus, it does double duty as a wonderful wall hanging for your child's room!

This cute Bones Tee is the perfect gift for your special little boy. We all know how much little boys love doggies :)

You will also find many, super sweet, hair ties at MooBeeTees.

Like these Pink/White and Purple/White Spotted Pony Hair Ties.

Now...something special for YOU! This Personalized Bunting will add the perfect, professional touch to your craft show display!!!

It will also be a fabulous decoration for any holiday or special occasion celebration.

You have just seen a small sample of the treasures that await you at MooBeeTees.

I hope you will visit this awesome shop today :)

Audrey's Country Crafts On Etsy

I am thrilled to post my very first feature!!!

I am honored to feature Audrey's Country Crafts http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6272600. She is such a talented and versatile artist!

You will find a variety of beautiful items in her Etsy shop, everything from jewelry to blankets.

She paints, sews, creates beautiful earrings and crafts delightful paper items.

There is no way you can visit her shop and not find the perfect item for yourself or for a gift!!!

Take a look at some of her items:

Like this adorable Rooster Bucket!

And this super sweet Handmade and Painted Heart Stool.

Beautiful Ceramic Bead Earrings.

Hand Painted Flip Flop Jean Blanket.

And this very cute Blue Raggedy Bag!!!
(I guess you can tell I love this!!!)

This is just a small sample of her beautiful items!! You must visit her store to see all of her awesome items!!

Audrey's Country Crafts http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6272600.

I asked Audrey to introduce herself to us:

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Hello. My name is Audrey and I'm addicted to Crafting.I started crafting about 15 years ago. At the time I was a stay-at-home mom with 2 small children. One day I saw an ad in the local paper for a beginner folk art painting class. My husband suggested that I go, as a way to get out of the house one evening a week and talk to other adults. So I joined. I think he's sorry now. LOL After attending the class I was hooked and haven't stopped painting since. Did many small craft shows at the beginning, and have done a few larger ones lately. It's a lot of work, but also a lot of fun. I just keep telling my husband that crafting is my therapy and it's cheaper than a psychiatrist.

Some of my inspiration for my crafts comes from other crafters. For the last 6 years, 5 friends and I would get together every Wed. evening for coffee, painting & inspiration. But my grandma inspires me the most. She lost her eyesight slowly about 35 years ago, but it didn't slow her down. Grandma tried to teach me to knit when I was younger, it's just not my thing. Couldn't manage to even knit a scarf straight. She is now 93.5 years old (1/2 years count at that age), and still knits everyday, making scarves, mittens and slippers for the great-grandchildren. I hope I can still craft when I'm 93!

I've started sewing again. My Grandparents gave each grandchild a sewing machine as a wedding present. It came in handy when the boys were little, boys clothes are pretty easy. No zippers in sweats, sweatshirts or t-shirts. (don't like zippers) I was thrilled when I realized that I could combine sewing and painting by making the jean blankets. They are so much fun to make and paint. It's easy to have each one be unique.

The best thing about crafting is meeting other crafters/artists. It's an amazing community where most everyone is quite willing to share their knowledge and help whenever they can. I love to see what everyone is doing, and learn about them, there art/craft and why they do it. Hopefully I can craft/paint and blog for many more years.

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Thank you for sharing, Audrey!

Thank you also for allowing me to feature your lovely Etsy shop!!!