Featured Artist - Meribella

Who are you? A Mom, A wife, and and artist at heart. I live and breathe to be as creative as possible!

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link? http://www.etsy.com/shop/meribella

How did you come up with your shop name? My name is Meridith, but my older sister (who is a self supporting artist) used to call me Meribella......My first born daughter is Isabel but we call her Bella, so the name hit me as perfect...our two names together.


What do you create? Do you create for children or adults, women or men? I create one of a kind sterling silver jewelry. I love to work in sculpture, of children and people. It all started when I was trying to find a jewelry piece representing my children, and all I came across was mass produced, non original pieces.

Most of my work is bought my women and moms, but have had several pieces bought for kids.



What do you like about Etsy? The ease of loading a product at a low cost, and the ability to reach a mass market without leaving your home.

Where do you find inspiration for your products? My children!


What do you love about your business? The satisfaction of being creative and also making money at it.

What is your favorite product(s) right now? My sterling silver mermaid pendant:



What makes you unique at Etsy? I have not found any artist out on Etsy, that make anything close to the wearable people sculptures I do. It is a new twist on the "Mother" jewelry.


What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
Blog: http://meribellaart.blogspot.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Meribella-Wearable-Art/141840988166

Fresh Finds!

EtsyNJ Fresh Finds for Thursday, April 1, 2010


1) Amy Butler - Gray Blue - Post It Note Holder Planner by: ragsnehali 2) Fairy on batik blank journal fabric collage by: BookWraps 3) Black Magic Czech crystal and Pearl braceletby: capitalcitycrafts


4) Wooden Fairy Doll, Lavender - Waldorf Inspired toy by: theenchantedcupboard 5) Raspberry Orange Rosette Earrings by: Deepshade 6) Neapolitan - Baby Blanket - Free Shipping by: whynot



7) Iolite, Garnet and Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Infinity Ring by: newhopebeading 8) Green and purple bracelet by: InspirationByFlorna 9) Soulmate Coasters by: beachchik


10) Morning Glories At the Beach in Sterling and 14KT Gold - OOAK by: LoriCitsay 11) Simple Toe Ring Band-Hammered Sterling Silver- One size fits all by: JuliaCatherine 12) DELICIOUS SLICES Colorful Agate and Copper Statement Necklace by: catrocks

Fresh Finds

EtsyNJ fresh finds for Thursday, March 11,


1) Love Birds - Set of 3 Hair Clips by: plumdaisy 2) Blue Beauty Avatar Navi Ceramic Sterling Silver Glass Beads Pandora by: dvinedesigns 3) Frankie McPuffles Kids Journal by: caradidi


4) Green Moss Stone Bracelet by: madebymelissa 5) Blue Butterfly Scrabble Tile Pendant Necklace Free Shipping US and Canada by: seahorsedesigns 6) Fan Shaped Wedding Program by: Bellezaeluce


7) Wooden Three Little Pigs Cake Topper by: theenchantedcupboard 8) 25 Pure Beeswax Votives by: dragon06 9) PLUM WINE semi-solid handspun and handpainted pure merino yarn low impact dyes by pancake and lulu


10) Evil Sun - Button Pin Badge 1 inch by: theangryrobot 11) angie mini hobo tote in nautical navy and white with magenta by: loveamarie 12) Neopolitan - Baby Blanket - Free Shipping by: whynot

Featured Artist - Fabled Charm Designs

Who are you? My name is Carrie A. Cahill.

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link? Fabled Charm Designs - http://fabledcharmdesigns.etsy.com



How did you come up with your shop name? I love fairy tales and use a lot of whimsical designs in my work, so I played around with different words that fit into that motif. I finally decided that the name I chose had a certain ring to it.

What do you create? Do you create for children or adults, women or men? I make handmade jewelry as well as handbags and pouches for gadgets. Mostly my designs are for women, though my gadget pouches could certainly be used by a man. The designs tend to be kind of feminine though.



What do you like about Etsy? The community and ease of use.

Where do you find inspiration for your products? My biggest inspirations are from nature and also from old artwork, especially art nouveau and fairy tale illustrations.

What do you love about your business? Making the product. I love to create things and experimenting with different medias.

What is your favorite product(s) right now? My green wool purse



What makes you unique at Etsy? I use a lot of different styles and color combinations because I can't seem to stick to one style. In local boutiques, this seems to give me an advantage, but on etsy, sometimes it's a disadvantage because I seem to lack a very specific style.



What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
Twitter: http://twitter.com/fabledcharm
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Richland-NJ/Fabled-Charm-Designs/228467728650

Fresh Finds

EtsyNJ Fresh Finds for Thursday, February 18, 2010


1. Little Green Apple Earrings by JuliaCatherine 2. Golden Octopus by SnoodleStudio 3. Queen Bee Steampunk Necklace by PoshAdornments



4. Custom Wedding Cake Toppers by theenchantedcupboard 5. Stars Set of 12 Buttons Pins Badges 1 inch by theangryrobot 6. Sterling Silver Czech Glass Bead Earrings by dvinedesigns



7. Boho Pearls - brass chandelier earrings by FivetonineDesign 8. Turquoise Plateau Sterling Silver ring by capitalcitycrafts 9. Pinion Cuff (Rainbow) by Deepshade



10. Tiny Sterling Silver Initial Charm Necklace by ChristineC 11. FREEFORM CROCHET HELMET HAT WITH EARFLAPS by woolmountain 12. ZESTY OATMEAL Organic 4 oz Soap Bar by JenSanCandles

Featured Artist - Cut.Your.Heart.Out

Who are you? My name is Jessica and I currently reside in Burlington Township with my rambunctious 2 year old son, husband and two dogs.

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link?
Cut.Your.Heart.Out - http://www.etsy.com/shop/cutyourheartout

How did you come up with your shop name? It spawned from a comment one of my friends made about my interaction with guys. I was pretty non-commital back in the day and for some reason always got involved with boys who wanted a relationship. My friend commented that I cut boys hearts out and stomped on them.



What do you create? Do you create for children or adults, women or men? I create jewelry, art and home decor. I'm in the process of coming up with a line of clothing and accessories for children.

What do you like about Etsy? The handmade goodness!

Where do you find inspiration for your products? There's not one specific source of inspiration. Just whatever strikes me. Found objects, finding a cool pendant at a store.. the inspiration just hits randomly.



What do you love about your business? It fills the need I have to create. It's my creative outlet for sure.

What is your favorite product right now? I love this necklace. I think it's fun!

My Heart Is Rubber and You Are Glue Necklace

What makes you unique at Etsy? I don't know if I'm "unique" but I definitely stand by everything I create. Everything I make is something I would be proud to own.

What other street teams are you a member of? The Etsy Bloggers Street team - http://www.etsybloggers.com




What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create? My blog is http://cutyourheartoutstore.blogspot.com/

Be My Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day from the EtsyNJ Street Team!


1. Fabric Flower Ponytail Holder by PurpleLicious 2. Rocker Valentine Reversible Bib by MissEmmasCloset 3. Valentine Hearts Embroidered Hand Towel by LBaricsCrafts


4. Valentine Tags Sampler by thepapercrown1 5. Romantic Heart Valentine Wreath by wreathmiccreations 6. Sweet Valentine Vanilla Buttercream Vegan Cupcakes by thecupcakemint


7. Purple Be Mine Valentines Day Square Glass Pendant by blackbird72 8. My Valentine Heart Costume Bracelet by Jaydemia 9. Valentine winter snow witch print fantasy by sarada


10. I Love You - Valentine's Day - 3 RED Hair Clips by jtatmusic 11. I'd Choose You Again Heart Ornament/Suncatcher by mommysdream 12. Love is in the Air Plush Heart by madebymelissa