Special Saturday Finds: Let it Snow!

It's snowing here! Considering that I live in North Carolina, this is a rare occurance :) To commemorate the occasion I've picked a bonus round of Smu's Finds this week. Let it Snow!

Chicadee in Snow

Ceramic Tile Snowflakes

December 22nd Original Oil Painting

Winter Crystal Snowflake Pendant

January Signed Fine Art Photograph

Silk Scarf with Handpainted Snowflakes

Smu's Friday Finds: Don't Make Me Sick!

Not feeling well? Know someone who is under-the-weather? Check out these "sick" handmade finds and get well soon!

Happy Pill Soap from LoveLeeSoaps

Get Well Card from caeulm

You may be sick but you look marvelous card from funknugget

Breathe Easy Balm from spirithorseherbals

Don't Get Me Sick Card from hawkdesigns

Smu's Friday Finds: Lotus

Inspired by some beads I just purchased (check back for pics of those later) I've chosen lotus flower inspired items for today's friday finds. Be sure to click through to these fantastic Etsy shops to see what else these amazing artists have to offer!

Lotus Stackables from lizcowee

Lotus Flower Tealight Candle Holder from stephanieburciaga

Black Lotus Tshirt from purushapeople

Modern Wristlet from Upstyle

Silk Ribbon Charm Wrap from emintaos

Treasury Love from the NCTriangle Team!

Would You Like to Swing on a Star

I was lucky to be included in the gorgeous star-themed treasury pictured above. It features artists of the NCTriangle team (my local Etsy street team)! Be sure to follow the link and click through to all of these amazing Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area shops!

BNR = Buy 'n Replace

If you've never seen a "BNR" treasury on Etsy, it stands for "Buy 'n Replace". When you make a purchase from a featured shop, the curator will remove the shop you purchased from and replace it with your shop :) Since I'm always looking for supplies and like to support the Etsy community I often can't resist buying into one of these BNR treasuries :) I just purchased some fantastic and unique vintage beads from BumbershootSupplies through the BNR treasury pictured below.

Smu's Friday Finds: Denim from the EtsyTwitter Team!

Denim Blue Porcelain Pair of Mugs from AquarianPotteryWorks

Pencil Roll - Makeup Brush Organizer - Denim Flowers from Bellflower Textiles

Imagine Stoneware Necklace Pendant from BeautifulBridget

The Extraordinary Lace Scarflette in Denim Blue from Yarncoture

Vintage Blues Cut Glass Checkerboard Cut Jewel Ring from FirebirdHouse
Hippie Denim Flax Neck Wrap from AquarianBath

Wish List Wednesday: Lady of the Woods

This lovely lacy "Lady of the Woods" bag from HeyLadyHandbags on Etsy is the latest in my ongoing obsession with funky/unique handmade purses and bags. I've made a deal with myself that I can have it if it's still available whenever I make my next sale from SmuTopia :)

Handmade by Mom :)

Like the saying goes, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree :) My Mom is also a crafty lady, and used her talents to make me a fantastic handmade Christmas gift--a jewelry seller's necklace roll!

The heavy dark brown fabric is printed with a leafy teal pattern and features a brown ribbon to secure the necklaces at the clasp opposite a row of pockets to protect focal stones/beads and anchor the necklace in its space.

Once the necklaces are secure I can just roll up the holder and each necklace will be nestled against the fabric :)

Once rolled up completely and secure the two sets of attatched ties in a bow the entire roll can be tossed in my (rather large) for a quick getaway!

Thanks again Mom for such a great handmade gift! I love it!