KCRlehrstudio in the spotlight

Trained artist, career educator and jewelry designer Colleen Lehr sells her artisan jewelry, components and kits on Etsy, in specialty shops and home parties. Favoring good pearls and brass filigree finished in wonderful patinaes, and inspired by nature and history, she combines components in unique ways that charm the eye and often reference the past. In her own words, "I always appreciate the artistic gifts that are unique to each person. Some create, some appreciate, some support, some encourage -- all are gifts and as such should be shared." Creating for 30 hours a week and working online for around 7 hours, Colleen has recently squeezed more time into her schedule for her new blog, http://kcrlehrstudio.blogspot.com/

Outdoor Living with Etsy Creations

Handpicked on Etsy

Summertime in the Pacific Northwest means super long days, entertaining in the garden, al fresco dining and mild evenings on the patio. Today I focused on Etsy creations that enhance outdoor summer life. Featured today are garden enchantments for all ages, functional weatherproof furniture from whimsical to elegant, and a couple of summery wraps for bare shoulders including one of my own cozy wraps that protect against post-sunset breezes. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $17.00 to $925.00
From top left to bottom right, today's featured artisans include: katsarayarns, HangLooseHangers, filofashion, johntunger, CatsMeowArt, calicoskiescrafts, MillionTabbies, AspenIronworks, deliafurniture, joejeach, BearPawPottery

Valentine's Day: Gifts for Men from Etsy

Handpicked on Etsy
Valentines Day is coming so today I searched for manly creations offered by Etsy sellers. Tickle his fancy and touch his heart with something extra special, either vintage or handmade from Etsy. No regard for price today, but tomorrow I will showcase an array of original and fabulous dude-worthy creations priced under $50.00 with shipping. Today's selections are priced from $9.99 to $350.00. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings.
From left to right, today's featured sellers include: Jonquil, tofunkytown, Lorayn09, hammeronsteel , cooperswoodstudio, EternallyLinked

Blogosphere: Networking Etsy Artisans

Handpicked on Etsy by Etsy Artists and Bloggers
Artists inspired by other artists is today's theme. All of today's featured artists were singled out by their fellow Etsians who either went to the effort to blog them, post them in handmade showcases, or hearted them in favorites. 'Wintergarden' assembled a gorgeous collage for byhand.me, and 'Lindstar' saluted EtsyLounge by creating an inspired showcase for her own blog, Brooklyne's Chaos -- visit these links for a visual feast! By actively participating in the handmade blogosphere to promote each other's work, each of us contributes to the growth and success of independent artists around the globe, and not only do we support each other but we create synergy for ourselves though these activities. Because it was worth these artists' time to recognize my own work and support each other, I'm inspired today to give them some extra recognition here at EtsyLounge. Please click on the pictures to go directly to these listings. Prices range from$4.00 to $300.00
Featured today, from top left to bottom right: CindyCaraway, caluneometals, *KatsaraYarns, tekaandzoe, LBArtworks, zutaten, lindstar, wintergarden (*A special thanks to wintergarden for including KatsaraYarns in her byhand.me collage.)

Brass: Uncommon Jewelry on Etsy, Part I

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Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, often used ornamentally for its warm golden tones reminiscent of the more prized gold. Not only can it be a fun alternative to shiny gold, but aged and vintage brass possesses a lovely, earthy patina that I happen to adore. Because of its affordability for costume jewelry, it is commonly used in castings, findings and chain. Stepping beyond that, talented metal forgers and designers can achieve sublime results using brass as the primary medium or a secondary component, as illustrated by the selections in today's showcase of Etsy jewelry designers. Click on the pictures to go directly to these listings. Prices range from $20.00 up to $275.00

Today's Etsy artisans include: VsporaArt, RachelsJoy, SESDesignJewelry, Papagan, savagesalvage, LuxDesigns, norayolanda, veroque

Celebrate Freedom and Summer Style: You're Invited!

Handpicked on Etsy

These seven creations evoke summertime and Fourth of July patriotism. Barbecues and picnics, summer fruits, long days and lovely evenings outdoors, hot weather and fewer clothes that show more skin. Happy Fourth Everyone!

Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Priced from $10.00 to $800.00. From left to right, the Etsy artists include: mostthankful, bionicunicorn, Candies64, sigmosaics, johntunger, lizzeedee, LooseTeeth

Sculpture on Etsy: Metal Artistry

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Etsy metal fabricators make sculpture ranging from massive to diminutive, from stationary to kinetic, from serenely modern to charming whimsy, from purely expressive to functional. I'm obsessed with metal as artistic medium, and this is the first in a series of assemblages that will appear on Etsy Lounge. Click on the pictures to see these amazing listings. Prices range from $20.00 to $1200.00.

From top left to bottom right, these Etsy artists include: WhitneyPotter, nicholasyust, metalforge, katierayart, Knitsteel, DougHull, sparkafarian, girlovsteel, steeltoehome, freakofmetal, ryanart, mobilosity.

Curated by Andria of http://etsylounge.blogspot.com/