What do a blu moon, wrist warmers, butterfly & Victorian hot air balloon have in common?

All have very talented artisans that created them. My post feature more wonderful Etsy artisans. Each with their own stories, styles and products. Come walk in the moonlight wearing your lace wrist warmers while the butterfly sits on its pretty top by the hanging hot air balloon. Whimsy, elegance and practicality are all part of this post.

My first artisan is Gina Brooks of Indigo Rain. She is owner of a greeting card company as well as having her Etsy shop. Her wonderful prints are whimsical and done with a color palette that is irresistible. She is originally from Germany and now resides in LA. She is a mommy with a young daughter. As an artist I recognize her wonderful skill with negative shapes and making them dramatic. Her subject matter is natural and brings a smile when you view it.

Blu Moon

At the old man's barn

Nobody's Perfect

Next is one of my team mates from TeamSassy (see the Etsy forum) Patricia of Karma Crochet. Patricia has a full time job as well as her work on her Etsy shop. She is a cat fancier with 3 that help her create her products. In researching her shop I was struck by her wonderful eye for color and how she uses that in her items. That color sense carries through her crochet/knit items into the scrabble tiles and matchbook pads. You will enjoy the variety in the shop.

Book Clip

White Lacy Wrist Warmers

Matchbook Note pads

Our 3rd artisan is the owner of Whimsical Expressions. She has been a painter for 25 years and currently is creating original hand painted bisque items for the home. Her style is fun, funky and whimsical with bright, bold striking colors.

Monarch Butterfly Box

Beautiful Blue Swirly Bowl

Bold Tumbler

The last artisan is fairly new to Etsy but has sold her scarves and beaded items in the Northwest for over 30 years. Patti's shop is PJ's Creations To Go. She is recently retired and is now trying Internet sales for the first time. One of my favorites of her creations are the bottle covers. If, like me, you give wine as a gift this dresses the bottle to the max and with a set of the glass markers makes a nice hostess gift. Other items in her shop include her fun and funky scarves and her practical kitchen towels. I have to confess to knowing this seller all her life as she is one of my younger sisters. And, because of that, I can say I have tried her products and they are really good quality.

Victorian Hot Air Balloon

Crochet towels

Blue Ice/ Irish Eyes