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<div style="text-align: center;">I'm featured on <a href="http://clawson.patch.com/articles/local-artist-gets-crafty-in-unique-mediums#c">Patch.com</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><a href="http://clawson.patch.com/articles/local-artist-gets-crafty-in-unique-mediums#c">Local Artist Gets Crafty in Unique Mediums</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Janna Bissett started her business LilacPOP a year and a half ago and has seen a wave of appreciation for her unique creations.</div><div style="text-align: center;">By <a href="http://clawson.patch.com/articles/local-artist-gets-crafty-in-unique-mediums#c">Brittney Moody</a></div><br /> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559818240440002754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgroZ-gduy0wE_P385LKrwL08eLHEHGK9yT3lD-SciJWgH6lB5xFA_eIqe3JrdfMvodBfPo8rwGdYZm_78c6lx8KShqVGm9DwgBlzuQ_HjlNDzz2jf8PF4eAZ7lGWMJ4yizPrH_mRMrRcU/s400/patch.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" />PHOTOS (8)<br /> <br /><br />Clawson resident Janna Bissett recently made a name for herself in the artist’s world by selling paintings, photographs and jewelry with her business LilacPOP.<br /><br />After years of filming for real estate companies to create virtual tours, Bissett decided to buckle down a year and a half ago and make a career out of her love for the arts while continuing her real estate freelance work.<br /><br />Having an eye for art and hands for jewelry making started at a young age for Bissett, but her visions changed along the way. Nature photography used to capture her interest, but now she prefers to intrigue her audiences with an urban style, snapping photos of busy cities, wandering lights and graffiti-painted walls.<br /><br />“I don’t like to do anything normal; I like to mix it up,” said Bissett, 36.<br /><br />Although Bissett likes working in darkrooms, she did make the transition to digital photography; she resisted at first, but now likes manipulating photos. Aside from her scenic snapshots, which she offers in a variety of shapes and sizes printed on metallic paper, she prints many photos on wood blocks as well. Another photo opportunity she has played with is using an old cash register, taking apart the keys and displaying the numbers for "save the date" cards or framed photos, which have been popular.<br /><br />More unique works<br /><br />When Bissett doesn’t have a camera strap around her neck, she most likely can be found with a paintbrush in hand, knitting or creatively shaping a new metallic artifact for her jewelry collection.<br /><br />“I like to balance an industrial look with a delicate one,” she said. “I like to take discarded things and shine them up, too.”<br /><br />One item in particular she used for her jewelry designs was a vintage erector set that she found at a garage sale. She molded many pieces for necklaces out of the erector set, including some of her favorite pieces. Many have been adorned with leather weaves through the chains and Swarovski crystals.<br /><br />“I like to use stuff that is real and has history to it,” Bissett said.<br /><br />Bissett paves her way with trial and error and noted that it’s the busy body side of her that keeps her reaching for a new, edgier way to create her pieces.<br /><br />Another popular item comes from her use of sheet metals for necklaces that can be personalized with city or family names. She has played around with buttons, bottle caps and even pennies to see what different jewelry pieces she could create.<br /><br />Customers show appreciation<br /><br />Customer Penny Hampshire from Rochester Hills describes Bissett’s jewelry as unique, which is what Bissett strives to be. Hampshire said she once saw earrings made out of pencils that Bissett had crafted. Bissett has also shaped earrings from scraps of pill bottles.<br /><br />“I love everything she does, it’s so unique,” Hampshire said. “The fact that she can find things that you and I would throw in a junk drawer or just discard and make incredible pieces out of it is just fantastic.”<br /><br />Hampshire noted that several times something she purchased from Bissett has turned into a conversation piece. “People just love her pieces because they are so different,” she said.<br /><br />Bissett’s studio is at her house and her work can be found at etsy.com and in many nearby cities. The Yellow Door Art Market and Catching Fireflies in Berkley, Ann Arbor Art Center and 323 East in Royal Oak are just a few places she has her work available for purchase.<br /><br />Cheryl Jones, manager of Yellow Door Art Market, agreed Bissett’s artwork is unique. The Yellow Door Art Market rents out space to 70 individual artists and has a youth section as well. “She has a collection of creativity here at the store of a nice and fun variety,” Jones said.<br /><br />Jones noted that people like Bissett’s work because it is different and many pieces are recognizable and things that people can relate to.<br /><br />“She is so super talented in so many different mediums,” Hampshire said. “I think the future holds a lot for her.”<br /><br />Click <a href="http://clawson.patch.com/articles/local-artist-gets-crafty-in-unique-mediums#c">here </a>to see the whole article and more pics.

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I'm featured on Patch.com ! Local Artist Gets Crafty in Unique Mediums Janna Bissett started her business LilacPOP a year and a half ago...

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Blue Order: Giant Photo Coasters

<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blueorder"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549915765127459218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3KH83HmpAoXdkGud0tTwLKzI3QQ0PNaTK0v5d9xMkKCaNLGBR0kwZn1HCSmXyqZW6mkg4LtxXx4rzaAO39EH96ZRDc1boXfX_ElNjy31Ekgt4rC0aOCGh-4JVfZ-GemyiGmtqSnI7_w/s400/a4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Meet Scott, the photographer behind Blue Order on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">etsy</span>. His images are hip and he mounts them in a totally unique way. The result being art that you can either hang on your wall or use flat as a giant coaster. Trust me, get one now because these babies are super cool and modern! Actually buy me one for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">christmas</span> and I'll be your best friend. ;) Find his shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blueorder">here </a>on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">etsy</span>!<br /><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549915753473562034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgluYmqG0rmiihQ58ZR1pzmlVCdd2r9kTtCPOGfHe0miYnLgL6toTw06BlqmQfF8PrSQOmOM37Wzwa94p4-dT8P2Au04LBbcasZHmE8wCLr6YkDjyaT-g9CQCzjdDQ_CuaJplbgvugKwa4/s400/a3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 297px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>What is your background/day job/etc?</strong></span><br />I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">doesn</span>’t everyone get one of these?) several years back. However for the last seven years I continued working for an engineering firm as a project estimator and executive assistant. Due to the super lackluster economy the firm closed its doors, leaving myself and many of the employees looking for jobs in other fields. Currently I’m looking for something full-time, while working very part-time for an accomplished residential real-estate agent here in the Phoenix area. I provide property photographs and detailed reports of homes during the transition process. When time allows, I’m always trying to build up my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> shop with sweet goods that anyone can enjoy.</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549915919504169170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDx5wJw8BoGNw3JXpoe8j0itm93C3JP15J1bEmiwh24LyEUU_zc37YoGfPosyatLuuDOUTcP__EHnc655j8jMPazbSlJBSBO657TAhz2EWIOcNlUKr59kfzI37tNZbh4r1_s9tD1v_Omw/s400/a6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">How did you come up with the idea to turn photos into giant coasters/wall art?</span></strong><br />As a little boy I was always creating objects in the form of miniature skateboards, necklaces and clocks. The last several years the focus has been on clocks using music based mediums, actual vinyl, LP album leaves and pictures from biographical books and magazines. Early in college I was introduced to a camera, a Photography 101 course and suddenly my perspective changed. Over the last few years a monumental transition took place in digital technology which made the use of my own photographs more attainable and affordable. During 2010, I started listing clocks on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> for purchase. Several dark months went by with only one lonely sale. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549915774415026386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhK5cIa3hkoDvEaMhURBnL-YvvIkGFj6UOqtzn3_TaZtRI7QebLyzHNIVxiavvEH0wtgIlb73naVVQCa84jjNsrj5BSp3SHyHCE3JUKCtTJB_Z1uQbKlrxuAz-KSn1NOP6rvPQQwoK7Vk/s400/a5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" />On the heels of my second sale I reached out to the buyer, the hippest handmade gadget wallet store in the world; <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rockitbot</span>. Brook of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rockitbot</span> provided me with much needed feedback, along with the brilliant idea of ditching the clock movement and focusing on photography and art. The Giant Coaster was born. This Giant Coaster Wall Art is an original handmade art piece housing a photograph for display. The art piece can be placed on a table, desk or bar as decoration, or as many others choose to do, hang on a wall as an accent.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549915745541871346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXW6EMIMZxOhjd7y9ucOYev31aZESlm3fMhzXZuXL-DuPoDx5LwkVtG9zGEhvbUa1Z4leXPBbizxQjDqmIseAq72EQ3knXC8VU-p-xldR73PVQNkStIGJ5muHywnAWQD9Ucmm7sX4zLT4/s400/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 342px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Can you explain your process?</span></strong><br />My two favorite parts of this process are creating the photograph and removing the protective film from the finished art. The process starts by capturing an image often based on colorful memories, beautiful eye candy or tasty music. Many times I’ll be going about my day when a song triggers a mood or memory or a friendly person may inspire a color or object. Rarely am I able to capture a spontaneous image that makes the cut, prepared subjects are often the norm. I currently use my friend, a Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">DSLR</span>, to snap a sweet image, followed by some crops and edits landing the photograph in an 8x10” format. Using chrome finish, my wife often times paints the back of the art canvas creating a beautiful silver sheen on the reverse side; a frosty treat that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">isn</span>’t usually revealed on the listed item. The photograph is then inserted, covered and locked with previously prepared plastic and accessories. The final step in the Giant Coaster Wall Art process is removing the thin protective film and serving up a shiny new art piece for display.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">How long have you been selling your work?</span></strong><br />I have been selling over these last few months of 2010 and will continue as long as buyers make this possible. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549915748917900546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHYoM_MgmHYDP0sdLN43QkRzqu_aLNs_iioJqBM_JfBkHaXKO7rFXMYxF48oztniFbA9faCROifQaXBuqbbJEbrpEYS93-P2G1pHUkKqCAQpQERtITf8ZflU5_HbM8Cj6-WJInAegSIM/s400/a2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 336px; CURSOR: hand" />Why yes, yes they do!</div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549915923609366562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgqqIybGW0zBZoWR-OFlyNpw3QHaNoAhP-gUuiQ4nbu57varhGqJxtLCZGj9Qhho6gydpF3wL6_MH7WwJWNXN6xEHOsDedkZFXQHhCjdj7XaKf0XZM6Bl7kf9QgJ36ESDauaNqmlRXZA/s400/a7.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 381px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">I totally had to grab a piece of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dubble</span> Bubble while writing this--it's my favorite!</span></p>

Blue Order: Giant Photo Coasters

Meet Scott, the photographer behind Blue Order on etsy . His images are hip and he mounts them in a totally unique way. The result being art...

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Yellow Door Art Market- Email

<p align="center">I was delighted to find this waiting in my inbox today! Wow-when they feature an artist they really feature an artist! Awesomesauce.</p><p align="center"><a href="http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=8ppvlwcab&v=001lAJKb32DnbiOe3fxSX9nwQBKBHaK1HzyhjYjWiLrX_Ovb-OYYyhs1Qp_xUAyuv2omov07hYjUDsdF0xPw17iohFcdCPkWeMYq8OtxoEDKshHBqhV9eeJ5A%3D%3D"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535360818362305298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXuOeemvLw86qIeO1SBptspiyFaS_5C8YguJEMlmeF-T4MHqU2kde2Lx7zr5WMQHdP_MQG1-qomhzYMvcT_R5_-ITVOXV1JU8QoPqKAyNzRiBLOyWxCLHcDTBb28E_5pVDVDAefQRWy3M/s400/yellow%2520door%2520loop%2520copy.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 195px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><br /><br /> <br /><br />Experience this new shopping adventure in downtown Berkley * 3141 W 12 Mile Berkley MI 48072 * 248 336 2038<br /><br /><br />All About Janna Bissett<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYJByY1YDoo6KLfaAj8w4-Xervr-X9jzlCfiqe3uRPxgdeMW3aHFIriKzYXC4pQ1V-lH2IgewTR8pTnlujgmSZMC7KUmlUbNBxrTALmEUrnO8vVmMPzPbO87fKXhZnA6S75TKoRm3F8GA/s1600/last+9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535360821496730594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYJByY1YDoo6KLfaAj8w4-Xervr-X9jzlCfiqe3uRPxgdeMW3aHFIriKzYXC4pQ1V-lH2IgewTR8pTnlujgmSZMC7KUmlUbNBxrTALmEUrnO8vVmMPzPbO87fKXhZnA6S75TKoRm3F8GA/s400/last+9.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 203px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><div><br /><br />Meet Janna Bissett of Clawson, Michigan. She is the talented gal behind Lilacpop photography & jewelry who likes to be constantly trying new & different things & pushing each medium to the limits. She is drawn to areas or objects that are either overlooked or considered ugly & is challenged to either make them beautiful or at least noticed. <a href="http://www.yellowdoorartmarket.com/yellowdoor/2010/11/artist-of-the-week-janna-bissett.html">read more.... </a><br /><br /><br />Pretty Personalized Necklace Giveaway<br /><br />Since we're shining the light on Janna this week, she has graciously<br />offered up one of her personalized necklaces for our art good giveaway.<br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHup0RSjzHXq3qxZQpTjDPyGdYes9-S4VwEbRU9T621q-O_Ngt4ADei4gKS0pTLTjcvw7cUQD6IoiLwvDthg1ZGpfDTsEqxjHB8rKMWD1kpxlAYD1f4PPQianzvD-2WFdz_XibF4V78GA/s1600/last+8.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535360809079627922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHup0RSjzHXq3qxZQpTjDPyGdYes9-S4VwEbRU9T621q-O_Ngt4ADei4gKS0pTLTjcvw7cUQD6IoiLwvDthg1ZGpfDTsEqxjHB8rKMWD1kpxlAYD1f4PPQianzvD-2WFdz_XibF4V78GA/s400/last+8.jpg" style="WIDTH: 325px; HEIGHT: 357px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><div>There are 6 ways to enter - you can do 1 or all 6 to better your chances.<br /><br /></div><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHup0RSjzHXq3qxZQpTjDPyGdYes9-S4VwEbRU9T621q-O_Ngt4ADei4gKS0pTLTjcvw7cUQD6IoiLwvDthg1ZGpfDTsEqxjHB8rKMWD1kpxlAYD1f4PPQianzvD-2WFdz_XibF4V78GA/s1600/last+8.jpg"></a> </p><div>1. Comment at the bottom of <a href="http://www.yellowdoorartmarket.com/yellowdoor/2010/11/pretty-personalized-necklace-giveaway.html">THIS BLOG POST</a> and tell us what name<br />or word you would like on this necklace & why<br /><br />2. Forward this email to your friends (each forward counts as an entry -<br />use the forward button at the bottom of this email)<br /><br />3. Spread the word about this giveaway on your Facebook page by visiting<br /><a href="http://www.yellowdoorartmarket.com/yellowdoor/2010/11/pretty-personalized-necklace-giveaway.html">THIS BLOG POST</a> & clicking the Share on Facebook link located<br />at the bottom of the post... then leave a comment that you did<br /><br />4. Tweet this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/PersonalizedNecklaceGiveAway">http://bit.ly/PersonalizedNecklaceGiveAway</a><br /><br />5. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lilacpopphotography">LIKE Llilacpop on Facebook</a>, then leave a comment that you did<br /><br />6. <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/lilacpop">FOLLOW Lilacpop on Twitter</a>, then leave a comment that you did<br /><br />We'll draw the lucky winner on Friday, Nov. 5 & post the winner on our site!<br /><br /><br />Tunes to Groove To<br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://www.yellowdoorartmarket.com/yellowdoor/2010/11/janna-loves-listening-to.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535360808137759154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu40Tqq-o9kpr632H-oLYivZX20SKGFBbPv6TsHdKat7pi35cni_-Bme9cK6WbaeRUQgdE7w9GdqtnDfKXt0Zfb-eqPIqEs0bMQ71kQGeqHW3qegw4pCjKH0Smzc6MLSx8iMQh-uT3gBY/s400/last+7.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 151px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><div><br /><br />Janna has a broad selection of music she enjoys, including these poppy prep-sters, Vampire Weekend. Click <a href="http://www.yellowdoorartmarket.com/yellowdoor/2010/11/janna-loves-listening-to.html">HERE</a> to<br />listen to some of her other picks.<br /><br /><br />Artists to Talk About<br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Close"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535360801284710178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxFJYGQqYQYUM9V1zY1WphEOsJq-wYSrRdXQaB3aCMRbGTqUQZ_FBJwxzrOkJK80464dcNb7FkJ2CfqrqmQRGkSPSPkZbIuojfca3ovZs6fmUtJ8PONyUO6M9B_43zNVTSbdXL1ANG4g/s400/last+6.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 183px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><div><br /><br />One of Janna's favorite artists right now is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Close">Chuck Close</a>. She loves how his work has evolved over the years and his<br />portraits over the past 10 years are incredible. He took something as simple as a painted portrait and made it absolutely<br />unique and never done in that way before.<br /><br /><br />Reads to Check Out<br /><br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.bluecanvas.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535359816650084530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWMK238dgoKk-cjdupHQ-eQ7MaN9-Me08gTze8LOQn6w4kuU2A1TNlLDDXrMIaalHs6O_JTJBRIiiti2U1zhw2bRFsTcz9nxP5ER8jX1t55oZ0UnPLiju9ksZzB6TTGEu7GBXy9ZrpNg/s320/last+5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 121px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.bluecanvas.com/">Blue Canvas Magazine</a> hopes everyone will be able to find inspiration that reaches across genres & believes it can provide<br />the right tools to inspire everyone... artists & non-artists alike... and Janna agrees.<br /><br /><br />Places to Visit Around the D<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ilovecitybird.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535359809651135842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehxmyHVNwvnXeyvKtFgnq3on5aSr3g0J2ANtDKOlrLXIF9blSUDbulrFyBvi9PnsY36TkVoHpvvRQ1XynhoxpBypA7n6YCai8MrYVLOf8bKZdNBvddvsgVnETf13oOmm-rI4lc8y8Kds/s320/last+3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 146px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br />One stop Janna likes to make around town is to <a href="http://www.ilovecitybird.com/">City Bird</a>. They carry Detroit-themed housewares, accessories & paper<br />goods as well as work by more than 75 other artists & designers.<br /><br /><br />Other Marvelous Market Finds<br /><br /><br /><br />Ultra hip upcycled accessories that will make people think twice about throwing out a plastic bag. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RadicalRecycks?ref=top_trail">Shop Tracie's goods</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RadicalRecycks?ref=top_trail"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535359805909658882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7yPs-BJERKo68COo5AqQTs9IB_xq2MTRQ3DD5tHbk7pSgzAaiNdSSUZH9fX7lW4O_Sh-efBNEBJgwNoGGjWShZ6NseXSkpOuxmyGXHx55KwysX0mMLTCTelvuyYHxGQxxmcPOifzwJc/s320/last+2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 110px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br />Fine silver bracelets, earrings & necklaces that can be dressed up or down & go with any outfit. <a href="http://www.designedbybeth.com/">Shop Beth's goods </a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.designedbybeth.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535359803873638882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy3_oy4Y4g_s0IUvibRQbecd6M_BtW4aTAyaji5OR8RzcfBVZqg0w1Yrj9u14sTYoCOqm0cwsSBRCt3Ijv1q8uOAq2JvUyIepTZuPbyxI2-MeTcM1pjXvhh6PPwGyTVZBgB6gux-b0Cyw/s320/last+1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 100px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br />Top quality martingale styled collars that will make other dogs in the neighborhood do a double take. <a href="http://www.collarddogs.com/index.html">Shop Maggie's goods</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.collarddogs.com/index.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535359799376527874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlso-J8FLBhaYwPqv_J3u3KqiE9znRGfuGfDKraMIjC9-09LX9za7TFN9dm-DN8Vs97OUwilA3R80u1zQ9gJ77LKZzmSZGHWEs1Wnjzzp8NLycrZAOcYGJY3lQMw41Bl_zNi6n8BRO9Ss/s320/last.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 90px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br />Of course, feel free to forward this art-filled email to your friends who love<br />hip handmade goods made by creative people in their community </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Yellow Door Art Market- Email

I was delighted to find this waiting in my inbox today! Wow-when they feature an artist they really feature an artist! Awesomesauce. Experi...

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Enamored - Jewelry Artist

<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5692213"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374635300791071250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Jmtdi6alJs9lEiSba5eaUX2n2N6usF1EoU4e9A9N1i9PD3931zkPckaBo6kSn3dlFIFkBMmakzuqkP-1Iotrssgw25tudPdHPR-C0nWqFgQMriKWvY3Zp5hoDzjniJdMCEcBpcZHJUd2/s320/a3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <span style="font-size:180%;">Enamored with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5692213">Enamored's Etsy Shop</a></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Instead of doing the usual "Friday's Favorites" this week, I've decided to feature this shop because I am so in love with it (enamored--get it)! Every piece is unique, well made and just plain awesome. Plus she lives not too far from me in Highland, Michigan. I'm always excited to see what other Michiganders (did I really just say Michiganders--yep I went there) are up to. Highland is right down the road from where my Grandparents house is and I spent a lot of time there growing up.<br /><br /></div><div align="center">Anyway, after admiring all of Kelly's jewelry I was really interested in the process. Here is what her profile says about it:<br /></div><div align="center"><br />"Each piece is created from a blank canvas of silver and enamel (powdered glass). This is a pretty amazing transformation, really! The enamel is tediously applied to the fine silver and fired in my kiln at 1450 degrees. The process is repeated anywhere from three to ten times before the piece is finished."</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Some photos from her studio:</div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374639009302422370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmoLi2WioRV-6vWtkp1lOUrz8RVbJC1cjLsXErZuw0t-1Tt0_mxEqbf0PHHXumWYOeJSLl3bOvihyphenhyphenVdAjieJlq4zM-OFHEC2IPqY2c2DGUdpx4ALmsqY9K06erTvWsie2Qf1pAKdQy847b/s320/a7.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 195px; CURSOR: hand" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374638932260086978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQL-izG98kpk_teDBRIHrCqJO6djGKf6kLc_kJV0cKzi-W7KC-sm708ufUmEpUpEeqGHlKaEw_0iqXaIQW0fJKUx9Ajeg1KiJE_Rdemcjw1iQm-CcHKFPu25tVvOGQuDa1xHN0a8t5gThw/s320/a6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center">I don't know what these futuristic looking things are but I just love seeing part of the process.<br /></div><div align="center">Here are some examples of her beautiful jewelry from her shop:<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28093130"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374635073012795074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDsH-lnSMk9AJkudaCwclYDZzY2L7aNcyKgLBfoq0vH5OFMpz_Go_PA4e0-hwF9cYzY4TB2QGplCr4iCA1iegxlT_OLldvhCRR9oDN4GRfdVg6KCUoJUwN7ScCbW3ObDGhD0_rv0GvJcW/s320/a5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28093130">un deux trois necklace</a> $48<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27063604"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374634723300249458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVJ9Y6XLclEK8qVC8HIZkNbeubTflVhnk0RMP-BsysyHbrZO0sq51zBm_u3CUwyzg6_xi7UXaU40IckNM2zKeVhvw8Gi3go_WNbjjGWqin7RoN9NZKHKLC01HLoZhgaoFPYkbwuOPZUf1/s320/a4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27063604">pod necklace</a> $48<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27556076"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374634357883230690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0S8iaBHhW16rTYzMW5q3VSUKrfSlgazI0HOZkjqj-TMM_dVWo-RjQojeNktGED1IXmDwut4vzaygqzREE642r4jsvzb19CVOK_10RC-uk78ow-8vrquhg1ifzMszY0YoS1r2bsErTYdyb/s320/a2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27556076">orbit necklace</a> $45<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19137198"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374633937982513266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIiUgDY41cfL7yMmt1ZWUpsQil0v4cnbLYbG9JtTJrmufIZ-00-QJouUwtyWkW5GV-eNkzazYBty_JDKjutcpdTcBK11WXXK8tCMJDzhnyxwXbcUCXPm7NS138IuxB72tRLWsX6DLeyn6s/s320/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19137198">circle ring...enameled</a> $58<br /><br />She also has a <a href="http://enamoredstudio.blogspot.com/">blog</a>! Check it out and watch for her at local Michigan art and craft fairs too.<br />Be sure to take a look at her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5692213">shop</a> and remember to <span style="font-size:180%;">BUY HANDMADE!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Kelly is giving a 15% discount until next Friday, September 4th when you mention "lilacpop" in notes to seller at checkout. Be sure to take advantage!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div>

Enamored - Jewelry Artist

Enamored with Enamored's Etsy Shop Instead of doing the usual "Friday's Favorites" this week, I've decided to feature...

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Friday's Favorites 7/31 Cameras

<div align="center">This week's theme: Cameras</div><div align="center">Inspired by my growing collection of vintage cameras I decided this week to feature their awesomeness and the witty items people have made on etsy using them!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28455082&ref=sr_list_12&&ga_search_query=camera&ga_search_type=category&category=art&ga_page=2&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364392049801160162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8WO5_-wrigneCWYabTa0iHQCNpOdk3JOVhsU4L_qGC0vAAfdZwzODAUtQHA9FTsBw8h3XxKALgo9OnJhO-aVOg8n1BbQ71wW5gg98QgJvBrz5UMOKtne2UmCUisExyfkLSnrha2ahhKDI/s320/a10.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 227px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28455082&ref=sr_list_12&&ga_search_query=camera&ga_search_type=category&category=art&ga_page=2&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Vintage Camera Drawing Limited Edition Print 8x11</a> $20</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28455082&ref=sr_list_12&&ga_search_query=camera&ga_search_type=category&category=art&ga_page=2&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">CB78</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28510493"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364391313324975554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQx47h-t1r7LJsaQrJb-rJtDHwNsDxdbMPd7lOc9-f2qnwV04TozTptod-zlgWcGNbEmz8l0WHWe_2XohuCp6PeeqQQsbRzo4E7KUmSoQG7D4_RmfGp73Jmxtl-APwEKUZilYtEXMeA3VS/s320/a9.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28510493">70-135 Stretch Bracelet</a> (Made from a camera lens) $55</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28510493">ibwatson</a><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28470564"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364390443485124914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSiJv5QvYRBdU_S70L5oZ7ZGYBmiEnCMUMcFM13MrL1bFOxjtRv0bZm4DDsSRNASjtH_nXU56KA8ni5q2mI2244uS_S1IRk3GA0Ak4GUXwpMq2mlp-QVzWcN1uPEzu2NBawhqIaRcdPM6/s320/a8.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28470564">Polaroid Hoody Men or Women</a> $50</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28470564">filmmonsters</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23506382"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364390114385547170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht72VCSlGQQGnfZqHAepC73b0I7jKalvqqXQTEGBtW3SWrQE06N24E2a371n6JxBaRWbWjaeg49pxTKaFvKpZVMzWpJqYxLE5FqFP9IZWZflUfKQZEps4m7KY7qCibvOmr4Tk-ZPrVqM-B/s320/a7.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23506382">Instamatic X35 Print</a> $22</div><div align="center"><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23506382">sloeginfizz</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25613128"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364389671123569522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE5utTSeLSH8mNa1VTfVQJtbmgpErFfbvkoDapPsDiuvAYFQrbdKzFW8WZUYBsY0ZAzOYsMmtzu86yz1471vX6bduldC9849i35en4fryuHy17PiKKlVJjCAnRaISWyRzTiEHCove_3CMb/s320/a6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25613128">Passion for Photography - Hand Stamped Sterling Necklace</a> $25</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25613128">carjillo</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28548029"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364389211928265362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lK93DCXJkffTD7kSNQigwLxDF7aE6m1jCP71Cn4rogmCB5POkG9pKYj6SBxnQYKUDQfJocdGaT35E2Xha4QK6fJVvzwOLR0sWXb0tZC44fIXxbPn0wXg2Ka4XL7L9hDoLzdyzBtjmGEh/s320/a5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28548029">Rolleiflex Camera Earrings</a> $12</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28548029">vurtgrrl</a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28429680"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364388714137090146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwnv1b0SPMfiuna9zmX4j4RJ4hbR9zMWOV9o2Q3_m6QgCWO7QCY_8jCKBcnpRPzg0dNdSQc2kwUjFMxPYsIYFI0pHe_HV6jYw_UyU9hW1E3sk3OdMPcOdBvbEO8T_mg5TelnBGVK-SHMVA/s320/a4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28429680">Retro Rufus Robot Series Original Art Photo Set of 3</a> $36</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28429680">Artsy</a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25861367"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364388291014943986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-vavDMyzQOwiiLse0qSQcKoj7gEYVxKnvOtOXj3uif-bBVUVi0wfq0DyLlfqDez7ZVXzQJ8uKXXb4Rsv2TMQSburZouqceU7m0jn0C6V9rQjSnKdIu5VUYBplIFqGl5dxqurb4J3rghW/s320/a3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 188px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25861367">Rivet Series Camera 2</a> $33.50</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25861367">TimothyAdamDesigns</a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27387599"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364387765824189810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggg39Px168MTL8g3QrpcprzlBQGKhVq-NKFQ9D_ETnM4fl8r8KfWxA_Dic407HXYCbMByYkAHpQ_RxXlrrNkXq2Rm22w7MTyAuWJQpUn4Oc1jfDEufvaMf6DyC6zmKR4mX7zYPzBJn1TXa/s320/a2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" />RLR Camera Women's T-shirt</a> $24</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27387599">vital </a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28577104&ref=sr_list_2&&ga_search_query=camera&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364386654394445026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTOoJFkrwEmRW8v0ZuOVErZVNWVzKsj58LJ4xxZAU0YvUn_sM49BzIO7NrpCnICjarVyQm09V-xKvl89L2osm71Rg59CKXFnTcG1esbJyYRIcGhddWZPrE8gMdUFcs-COxY10atSTIbYl/s320/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28577104&ref=sr_list_2&&ga_search_query=camera&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Vintage Polaroid 250 Instant Land Camera</a> $25</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28577104&ref=sr_list_2&&ga_search_query=camera&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">MotherMidnight</a></div><div align="center">This is an awesome camera to own. You can do polaroid transfers with it or use it as a decoration (it's just so pretty). Start your own collection of vintage cameras!<br /></div><div align="center"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>

Friday's Favorites 7/31 Cameras

This week's theme: Cameras Inspired by my growing collection of vintage cameras I decided this week to feature their awesomeness and the...

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Friday's Favorites 7/17

<div align="center">Thanks for all the great responses in the etsy forums! I wish I could feature everything. No theme this week-just some great items that caught my eye this week. Support handmade by BUYING handmade next time you need a gift!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27823136"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359265432791542578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7m_R3in7qz1JmALWuJQS_ifsB2Q4itwdYZ1mwMfYZFfombJ6nxaKJMHxNx4nE7luESigtjvNSZnfzkoO_NMSMo_RidF5JTjlisLkXbRBfWOnyJqPhODlf88dG5KKN6bO2AfylxSXng8a0/s320/a12.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 297px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27823136">Scallop Baby Cap - Olive</a> $24</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27823136">ThreeFishShop</a></div><div align="center">I don't know what's cuter: the hat or the little girl!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27724818"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359264311734849298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic8bHRgdx1iruEhKvGEzMXU5BgnDOYW98LobUVYhx4Fhe_orwpLQ1kvXG6bVuM0PIYVN252DCKlIBoUHW1M46ltwSu4yJNeWYuGuENTTelPvtDTL9qQZkpsWf0j76mPpYn5VFK0U3TDhLk/s320/a11.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27724818">Huge Button Earrings</a> $8</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27724818">Lacravatteduchien</a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25646949"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359263260396122466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPsJFDtAWpfKbXK2jsnwuQA-Lazdxp6Aq_vV4FLkmdFp2n9wTqPycV-ZX_KujqoUagwpxUyYJaPcTCaYBgujTl56WvhX_-6O3kfyCVIAJBiHXIqAcGFxNawtjd-HwEZJJcqcdqa4oMU2kA/s320/a10.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25646949">Learn to Dye Kit - Make Rainbows</a> $34</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25646949">BlondeChicken</a></div><div align="center">This is a great way to learn how to dye fibers with everything you need included!</div><div align="center">Plus check out the hand dyed yarn made from banana fibers in her shop-amazing.<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25120035"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359262525568060770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Tj9te7hDTYCxd9aw5LBQ09UxH1YvgGDTV3zxb77m42dw_94EUCW60czLwqK7pJY8AVjXisemezoZI4GKbMshKX2mg5_QrYOzOLBK0SrItQmC_AIiNJuZeo945fUIrZkiSySQ-5Cnwvyo/s320/a9.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25120035">Retro Camera Handsewn Felt Fridge Magnet</a> $12</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25120035">ModdyBoy80</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27714010"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359261466982690338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfjhohqKNsdlalbrVK33JZ-pGss0SiscshWpEnV8TxQnRQSDaxL8Rhpp-ff3Ihi4aAZ7oR2nsRHfBVqzClzPnUa8766HbnHs1dth7xLzaeqbgm_O5PAb0BPIucR7O2t84RthmEIbn5fF-R/s320/a8.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 196px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /> Used To Be Sheets Bag/Purse</a> $40</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27714010">FromTheMadhouse</a></div><div align="center">Free Shipping too!</div><div align="center">This is my cousin's shop so give her lots of love and check out her shop!<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26377404"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359260995649546386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizkw9UNOUhkSunffgAvwz6fJoGgDrh6dTUE1xgyvmd08x7BPLBQVgLBaIyWHAUCJ9QjrJSHIVns2eTGZPeEbpMYviUaVVWmz18zUD7E4qJ5k-6bRS-Zl5am67AYx78_3rPTgGrea_ABxMF/s320/a7.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26377404">Gumballs, Bakelite Necklace</a> $24</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26377404">PetiteOiseau</a> </div><div align="center">I just love gumballs!<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27452958"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359260519616680610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWWWD4DVBb6X6cIA_ISRwse11kvhzKJxS6FzZpW3a-Xt_PWFawPqE-EJBzKWCwZCbXPV2ZPNAeEkzUVoLvO2lkh4plcIlhliOg_U4XZMScdy-COdBsfDxMXQH8PWz6f9XvkQMA0dx1yLEK/s320/a6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 281px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27452958">CARA handbag Friends Organic Cotton and Hemp</a> $75</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27452958">ChickyBags</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27917820"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359259663674447506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihVn4Lp-cc7MfPzu3xqnWAT1pM2niXyZm0oIGaZr_ibmwpuPLND4ZlFl28TaaEsTMcdSj-XBqR-aOhyphenhyphen3hFpX9H91KpCS_l-U7-63NSG_5VmZkazTk2-YJn6WFU3fuop2ZVqpIusLqD3yis/s320/a5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27917820">Daisy May Sterling Necklace</a> $24</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27917820">eRosasJewelry</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15916553"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359259061576087586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtz7CgwUgEKAdi3YFVFsniQjPvCGEd-xch2bYqfYh_3LutxKFxK3nVRcpK-DQTQBPtqDdKa0MnGFySImSsKrNQT4QWnkRxKcwSlqbvENN4cgpe5mrqhWWR8WTLlJCain1A7MKkc_nyMBO5/s320/a4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" />Follow The Yellow Brick Road 3</a> 5x7 Fine Art Photograph $10</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15916553">cutcopycreate</a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25211665"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359258047104007714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipgTkW5Y7nVEwA8gnQyGCCQohavHJiCs8jLeHNNz1bUgtk1FUtAeHqF8FcFbMWVTxKj0mB2vyREK1rY3Fv3WeuV7o7EyamUaR92E52bnk0VW9QeG-aKEExbAGjHiYqSgApsr9StPZZiIeY/s320/a3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 257px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /> Sin of Gluttony/ Chocolate 8x10 Photo For Chocoholics</a> $27</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25211665">DongedyFrame</a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=25904354"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359256851825965090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxp2niOatT6UJf28WuO33AplWPyZg63OtH-_0LIKGMs2q7pt3L8sXEFbUd1DB2W4L_uIvyK6Kleh-X3oN1Jk4ZNRWp8Xs7G0C2jU1gccVgW_0hnkqcdY3zhTYP3yiQGQGWCPdN7PlQQCD9/s320/a2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=25904354">Milky Flowers in Sunrise Clutch</a> $65</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=25904354">EightSeasons</a></div><div align="center">(It was hard to pick just one-the entire shop is amazing!)<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27791392"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359256204278725874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9p6Mj81ah6j6z3CC5pJtPoKZZu650vAzuhZI00Jh73gVzoYzeK716n-3jUomdQJwX9gXX9qRaa9kukimA6wFgx1hIi9Vbi_XVvkCu3e_lHhobica2SWymeT6sxis4ICyThaPIz4DoGLu6/s320/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27791392">When Love Attacks</a> 8x8 Fine Art Photograph $25</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27791392">ThePhotoZoo</a><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Friday's Favorites 7/17

Thanks for all the great responses in the etsy forums! I wish I could feature everything. No theme this week-just some great items that ca...

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Friday's Favorites 6/26 Heat Wave

<div align="center">In honor of the 94 degree days we've had in Michigan, this week's theme is "Heat Wave."</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26555255&ref=sr_gallery_14&&ga_search_query=bathing+suit&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351393120203058866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qrboDrY_K1OarKFrZec2HuPKQRYo0p7SdJhmqtLtXqWLwptBEIXx9eKppJ1QLZCUM9_XSIU-OOg5B9TziLg-_LsJ1tb2-tNQc_V2QpAKw5hU4GBVZKhs95lno1gNUzNshvJXEikBYhod/s320/a8.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 258px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26555255&ref=sr_gallery_14&&ga_search_query=bathing+suit&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Wish You Were Here limited edition print</a> $30</div><div align="center">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26555255&ref=sr_gallery_14&&ga_search_query=bathing+suit&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">groundwork</a></div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26918063&ref=sr_gallery_1&&ga_search_query=bathing+suit&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=2&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351392659619919138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyoFNwNrYuECeEQ7j2iRbb2eOPCn8wPPA_CcQFHxsWH9cxLew_JYepHl20m7zi5Ps6ke7aL1OitOkXAa3JddRnyINCkO-tlvSXAST_JXR-nawzAMsGRkmGUu0yPaawI3bVyP5CYJH7HMit/s320/a7.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26918063&ref=sr_gallery_1&&ga_search_query=bathing+suit&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=2&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">We Don't Live Near The Beach</a> print $18</div><div align="center">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26918063&ref=sr_gallery_1&&ga_search_query=bathing+suit&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=2&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">jessgonacha<br /></a></div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25853858&ref=sr_gallery_4&&ga_search_query=sizzle&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=4&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351391057216526162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwFyApt_55TR833BVE1WeC54AbdmFIVS3TBfkxd4JrOCo_YbpRpz10Gp6mWHF3vrIQndhtsroT615pAI6ZJcuPiaYSlfeFI1s116t3CJt3yeGY_YPyBX2035Bsxi-gbqpgofagpvp9IC4v/s320/a6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 218px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25853858&ref=sr_gallery_4&&ga_search_query=sizzle&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=4&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Sizzle n' Splash 7x10 Archival Print with 11x14 Mat</a> $45</div><div align="center">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25853858&ref=sr_gallery_4&&ga_search_query=sizzle&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=4&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">ariyamastudio</a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16524706&ref=sr_list_10&&ga_search_query=heat&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=18&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351390302758642130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuY62X7MIMZexPTDXXCnibsopx1iA2oXZDD-jkVUs2CrhjBmb5njEkQccbuqjsGU2gzLe_O2vjpG6P60_sizycdeQ5Uua_MDRHRF6T2lqlZpR94hhLaJEeYry_CfG9AIuvgO4vcG-rQxzX/s320/a5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16524706&ref=sr_list_10&&ga_search_query=heat&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=18&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Chili Heat</a> $80</div><div align="center">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16524706&ref=sr_list_10&&ga_search_query=heat&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=18&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Bedeck</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26232714&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=heat&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351388198141102722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpSgSc7xX9otRy2slNCeMQWajviWpBHfmxJGGu3cptdUz0WJCZ7-LulY96FP-te9k1Rdc7rcKfGbjjvIyG9yQ196QQmIEt0IRwCOb4M8lGa7rxGD37LxCid2DVzhKBE3Sy7FuRuS5UJdf/s320/a4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26232714&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=heat&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Fire and Ash</a> $23</div><div align="center">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26232714&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=heat&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">wireddesign<br /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23457021&ref=sr_list_1&&ga_search_query=heat&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351387874178897938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWnpeZhypjfV5JKf24EiksZTw5MlznA2YpYB86livhxXC3uxu_bea7Hrm4steQcZ3lWXkpUgtzL6-vjzMZgbRFgMjsZf39bAuMm_cDFjKsaN8Bk0IxUdpeSwJMBq_5WPeOTEHmU-3SskE8/s320/a3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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