16 Remarkable Weekend Finds!

An Etsy Treasury curated by Sidereal ~ After Dark

Click on the picture below to be taken to a page where you can browse individual items you like that you see pictured here as well as the shops where these items were found and artisans behind them all!

Credits go to: amberalexander, ChYMieRa, elgarboart, EmeraldTownRaven, FableAndFury, FirebirdJewellery, Gilliauna, gothicrow, IsabellasArt, kryptickreations1031, MamasHouse, Sidereal, sintwister, thedustyraven, thegoodewife, theothermagdalene and TheVintageParlor.

Pet Lover and Animal Lover Mugs, Figurines and More

So adorable you can't resist. It's the problem I have when I go to the animal shelter, and it's one I clearly have when I stop by today's feature shop as well!

Let's be honest. People love their pets. Pugs and bulldogs, put bulls and dachshunds, chihuahuas, bull terriers and more.

The list is endless on different breeds of dogs people love to love. And in madamepOmm on Artfire, they have them all!

Not just in dogs either. They also offer items depicting cats, reptiles, insects and a variety of wildlife animals. There are sports themes as well, aviation and sailing themes and the list goes on.

And they're all absolutely adorable.

These themes, breeds and other beloved depictions come in a variety of different products in this shop from 3D mugs like the one pictured in this post to items such as salt and pepper shakers, piggy banks, wedding cake toppers, key chains, figurines and more.

The work is done in high fired stoneware and porcelain with each piece handcrafted by the artist from the design of each piece to the drawing, painting and glazing of each item.

If you love your pets or you know a pet enthusiast that's on your gift list, this is a shop you're going to love browsing through and not going to want to miss! So stop by and take a peek!

YOU CAN CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO VISIT MADAMEPOMM'S SHOP ON ARTFIRE AND TAKE A LOOK AROUND OR, IF YOU PREFER, YOU CAN CLICK RIGHT HERE!

If you like what you see in madamepOmm's shop, you may also enjoy visiting the madamepOmm's blog where you can get a peek at some of the custom orders that have been done!

Unique Handmade Jewelry by Luto Jewellery

Today I'm featuring a jewelry artist from Manchester, England! Luto Jewellery on Etsy is a little jewelry shop that's currently getting a re-vamp, but I think it's a shop you'll like to browse and watch in the future!

There are so many more pieces to be added and to find that perfect piece, this is a shop you might just have to keep an eye on as new pieces are added.

Leonnie, the artisan behind the pieces in this shop, started making jewelry so she could have her own pieces without paying the growing market prices of commercial jewelry. After making her own pieces for a time, she then moved on to making jewelry for others!

Her goal is to run a shop where customers from all over the world can enjoy her jewellery at prices that everyone can afford and, although her collection is currently small, she's on her way to doing just that! So be sure to stop by and take a peek at this lovely shop and give a boost to a new and upcoming artisan on the handmade marketplace!

YOU CAN CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO VISIT LUTO JEWELLERLY ON ETSY AND TAKE A LOOK AROUND OR, IF YOU PREFER, YOU CAN CLICK RIGHT HERE!

[This blog post is a "BESTeam Feature" for the Boosting Etsy Shops Team. The BESTeam is dedicated to helping its members promote their shops and assisting each other in marketing, advertising and sharing the tips and tricks of running an online business. If you are a seller on Etsy and are interested in becoming a member of the BESTeam, the team is accepting new members and you can find more information about the team as well as apply to become a member HERE.]

Monday Morning Mosaic

Knits for fall and winter!

We are in the middle of the second week of September. Can you believe it?! And although in my neck of the woods the temperatures are still soaring, Autumn is only 10 days away.

That means it's time to stock up on warmer clothes and snuggly layers to wear through the winter months, and that's what today's mosaic is all about!


Dahlia Soleil - Preserving the Art of Crochet

Dahlia Soleil from New York, New York

Slouch hats and ear flaps, cute appliques and fingerless gloves. There's a variety of styles in this shop you won't want to miss! One of the easiest ways to keep warm when the weather gets cold is to slip on a hat to trap the warmth that escapes from the top of the head in and in this shop you'll find a variety of stylish hats to do just that. Tucked in among these gorgeous hats you'll find fingerless gloves, cute felt appliques and more.

knotworkshop - Funny Mugs, Personalized Coffee Mugs, Travel Mugs

KnotWorkShop from Apex, North Carolina

Practicality and hilarity combine in this shop that I've personally shopped in and recommend to everyone! With excellent customer service and quality combined with a sense of humor, the knotworkshop sells mug covers, bottle covers, iPod cozies (I bought one for padding against drops and bumps!) and more with a flair for color and quirky fun.

Poops - Knit Sweaters, Baby Booties, Scarves, Mittens and More

Poops from Belmont, New Hampshire

Here's a shop filled with handmade warmth from scarves and mittens to baby booties, affordable handmade sweaters, candle cozies, hats and more. Each item is handcrafted in a smoke-free, cat friendly home and are made in earthy colors and seasonal color combinations you'll be sure to love. Embroidered hoop art abounds as well and many of the knitted pieces have embroidered accents.

Melmaria - Designer Crochet Patterns

Melody Maria Fulone from Ravelry.com

Last but not least! There are lots of wonderful people out there that like to create their own cozy items and here's an artisan that can help. Melmaria on Ravelry has a variety of crochet patters for those creative people looking to design something new from jewelry to scarves, gloves and more. All patterns come in pdf files and you can pick them up from Ravelry or Melmaria's blog.

I hope you enjoyed today's collection of shops as much as I enjoyed finding them! Cooler weather is coming and it's time to prepare for the winter to come. Handmade crafts is a terrific way to support the handmade community and get yourself or someone you care about something snuggly to stay warm in.