Smu's Friday Finds: Fun with Fractals!

If you've ever spent time looking at computer-generated fractal art, you've probably noticed the stiking similarities between the computer generated images and patterns found in the natural world. With nature as my primary and abiding inspiration, it's not a wonder that I've been drawn to fractal art since first discovering it in my college days. Since I have recently discovered some amazing Etsy fractal art (of both the natural and computer-generated variety) I have decided to use "Fractal Fun" as this week's theme for my Friday Finds collection. Enjoy!

Floral Manifestation 01 by VoidVisuals

fractal art necklace by ithinklife
Graphic fern ring by ardent1
Rain Forest - abstract fractal art print by DreamTree
Nautilus Pendant by Exaltation
Dark Shell Pocket / Purse Mirror by kellydietrich

Coral (Sea Fan Gorgonian) - Vintage Book Page Art Print by DreameryStudio
Midnight Garden digital art print by ArtisticallySpeaking

Treasury Love: Well That's Just Peachy!

I've had a ton of treasury love lately, for which I am extremely grateful to all the curators who have chosen to feature my work. I have to say that this one--Well That's Just Peachy--is pretty high on my list of personal favs!

EtsyTwitter Team SOTW---It's SMU!

I am incredibly excited to announce that this week's EtsyTwitter team Shop-0f-the-Week is (drumroll please....) SMUTOPIA! Go visit the team blog to read the full post and learn a bit more about me and my work :)

Smu's Friday Finds: Pomegranate Passion

Today's edition of Smu's Friday Finds is all about color--specifically, Pomegranate red! The gorgeous items in today's collection are from some amazing Etsians: Mikiye, Ayca, CausticThreads, HeavenBakedSweets and PLBcrafter

Bridal Hair Flower Accessories Crimson Passion Mini's 2 Piece Set

Ruby Mine shrug
Pink and Green Vintage Sewing Machine tee

Pomegranate Syrup (Half Pint)

Happy Red Bird Amigurumi

Treasury Love!

I'm honored to have had one of my "ShapeShifter" designs included in this gorgeous ocean-themed Etsy treasury. Check it out!

Far Across the Northern Sea

treasury currated by HoneyFromTheBee

Smu's Friday Finds - Summer Sun

With the temp reaching 100 nearly every day this week here in North Carolina, "Summer Sun" seemed like an appropriate theme for my comeback edition of Friday Finds! Enjoy these "sunny" handmade items from some amazing Etsy shops: madcandy, HoneyFromTheBee, Jenni20 and beautifulbridget

Tangerine Slice Lucite Necklace from madcandy

Gulf Oil Spill Talisman Pendant with turtle, lampwork and amber - YinYang from HoneyFromTheBee

Folk Art Love Birds Travel Laundry Bag from Jenni20

Dipped in Fringe Fabric Summer Scarf in Yellow from beautifulbridget

Lunchtime Photo Shoot

It was sunny (and very, VERY hot) at lunchtime today, so I ran home for an impromptu photo shoot :) I've been on a bit of a hiatus from my online activities lately and am ramping up to get things going again. Step #1 of the process is always photos, so I can create new listings and stock up my Etsy shop! (you would think that step #1 would be making jewelry, but I have lots on hand already--good photos are the bottleneck in the process for me...) Let me know what you think of this batch of photos :) I'd love your feedback!