Featured Shop: StoneTurtleUK

Featured Shop: StoneTurtleUK

This was one from Etsy for my boyfriend who has a habit of chewing the front of his t-shirts. It drives me crazy! His mother did some strange make do and mend sewing on the holes that appeared but I just let him keep chewing till its ruined. Long story not so short I buy him allot of new t-shirts.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/154320858/beer-battery-low-t-shirt-pub-night-out

I bought him this one because I'm not going to spend mass amounts when his t-shirts don't last very long and because it made me smile. Boyfriend fact number two he likes his beer.
Its a really good fit on him, non of that short t-shirt, belly hanging out, cant lift your arms silliness hear. This is mainly due to the fact that the seller has an excellent and easy to use sizing system. Plus all that extra info you always wish you would of found out first is right there in the listing. I also like StoneTurtleUK because you can ask for different color combinations. Always a bonus when shopping for clothes.

Since Bubby (The boyfriend) loves the taste of his clothes so much I know I will be buying more T-shirts. If you know anything about me and my artwork then you know I just could not resist these two (I'm lucky Bubby lets me dress him up in whatever I like) The first is for him:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/128096418/t-shirt-drunk-friday-night-fun-party-art?ref=shop_home_active

And the second is for me:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/128099098/ladies-t-shirt-top-mouse-and-bird?ref=shop_home_active

I would also love to one day have my artwork on T-shirts. StoneTurtleUK certainly has high quality designs and printing as well as well fitting T-shirts.
Take a look at the shop at:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/StoneTurtleUK?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Thank you for looking.
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http://caraleighlowbrow.blogspot.co.uk/

 

Featured Shop: GlassRoofBooks

Featured Shop: GlassRoofBooks

Owned by Sara

As I mentioned in my previous blog I love all things 50's, add this to the fact that I am an artist, of a sort, and I was ecstatic to find this (I use it as a sketch book)

The paper quality is great and I have already filled a few pages. It is perfect for putting down ideas on the go. It is hard backed and comes in a wonderful pink cotton bag of its own, with its own little charm. Plus it is beautifully made and wont be falling apart on me any time soon. The images are printed on both sides which is quality you only get from buying handmade.
Sara is a lovely seller and I will be back as soon as my sketch book is filled so that I can get another one. Her shop includes other wonderful notebooks. Until my sketch book is filled I would love to buy this:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/93128674/black-and-white-embroidered-flower?ref=related-5

Please take a look at her other wonderful products at:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GlassRoofBooks?page=1
And send her some love at:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Glass-Roof-Books/419100928131587

Thank you for looking.
Please visit my personal blog at:
http://caraleighlowbrow.blogspot.co.uk/

Featured Shop: rebstuff1 (Kettle of fish)

Featured Shop: rebstuff1 (Kettle of fish)

Owned by Rebecca Allen

I now own this amazing 1950's broach thanks to Rebstuff1

OK so I don't own it, I bought it for my Mother for Christmas. Rebecca's shop was like a little magic find for me. After hours of searching for quality vintage stores, which also sold beautiful Jewelry, maintained to a high degree, I found this amazing shop. Her prices are also much better than others I have seen for similar items.
When the broach arrived I was so pleased to see that it had been professionally cleaned and didn't have any hidden damage. Plus its from the 50's, a period in time I am obsessed with. I know I will have to be buying more from her. Rebecca finds all the best that vintage jewelry has to offer. I usually only put one other item up but I just love these:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/126078362/vintage-estate-1950s-glam-aurora?ref=related-7

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/172469984/vintage-antique-art-deco-1940s-50s-clear?ref=shop_home_active

Most of all I want this so buy it me Now!
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/130100773/vintage-estate-1950s-garnet-dark-red?ref=related-0



Go visit her shop at:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/rebstuff1?ref=l2-shopheader-name
You will be so happy you did :-)

Visit my other blog at:
http://caraleighlowbrow.blogspot.co.uk/

Featured Shop: brocobelle

Featured Shop: brocobelle

Owned by Karen Vallerius

From Brocobelle I bought a beautiful fed flower broach.

Karen makes many similar pieces but I know that I am the only person who owned this one. Something unique to me which is one of the true highlights of buying handmade. I also love that this piece is made from upcycled vintage material. So already we have upcycled, vintage, and unique. On top of all this the work and detail put into the broach is amazing. I put it on my bag that I use every day because the material is so soft and I like the feel of it when my fingers go numb in winter. 

The owner is a great lady, easy to talk to and even gave me some great hints and tips. One of those people who makes a difference in your life even if you just talk to them briefly.

In future I would like to buy this:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/172485759/romantic-handmade-necklace-vintage?ref=related-1

I already know the quality will be great. It looks so delicate and intricately designed.

Please go check out the shop for some amazingly unique designs

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/brocobelle?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Like her Facebook page as well (I have and I'm glad I did)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karen-Vallerius/510281949068504

Thanks for reading.

Please visit my personal blog at:
http://caraleighlowbrow.blogspot.co.uk/

Featured Shop: HeartFeltWorld

Featured Shop: HeartFeltWorld

Owned by ScaryGothGirl

She isn't as scary as the name suggests I promise. She is lovely.

I bought this amazing little felted heart decoration for my tree from her shop.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/162756388/needle-felted-christmas-heart-decoration

Very soft and beautifully made. I put it on my tree strait away. I love my Christmas to feel like Christmas and to me that means having handmade, high quality, unique decorations, not mass produced boxes of plastic baubles. It may be just me but Items like this really make a home warmer and a Christmas special. 

The shop owner even went out of her way to talk to me throughout the buying process which made me feel much more important than at a high street store.

I am definitely keeping my eye on her line of felted teddies.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/162715481/needle-felted-bear?ref=shop_home_active

I know they are going to be selling fast at that price. Beautiful products always get snapped up quickly :-)

Go visit her shop and take a look at all she has to offer.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HeartFeltWorld?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Please also send her some Facebook love cause it means allot to us makers.

https://www.facebook.com/scarygothgirlscreations

Thank you for reading :-)

Please visit my personal blog at:
http://caraleighlowbrow.blogspot.co.uk/

Featured Shop: SpiritedPortraits

Featured Shop: SpiritedPortraits

Owned by Carolyn Edwards

Doctor Who themed goodies once again and this time with a unique and original twist from an amazing artist

I could not resist these. They made me smile and are such great quality, much better than anything at any store on the high street. I got all mine with this image on but the lovely owner will mix and match any that you want. Hows that for above and beyond customer service. That is exactly what Carolyn offers. She really stood out to me as being a seller that wanted to make her customers happy and has a passion for what she does.

The next thing I want from SpiritedPortraites is this amazing Bettie Page Print. So much better than so much of the usual poses ad styles you see her done in.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/160011418/bettie-page-beautiful-glossy-a4-art?ref=listing-shop-header-0

 

Check out her shop:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SpiritedPortraits?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Like her on Facebook (always appreciated)

https://www.facebook.com/SpiritedPortraits

Follow her blog (like I do)

http://www.carolynedwards.blogspot.co.uk/

And please check her out at 

http://timedancer.deviantart.com/

Please visit my personal blog at:

http://caraleighlowbrow.blogspot.co.uk/

Featured Shop: Aneurythm

Featured Shop: Aneurythm

Owned by Merry

Ok so anyone who knows me knows I love Doctor Who and so does my Boyfriend Mark. When I saw these I had to have them.

They were £9.50 which is great value considering how well they are made. Not flimsy like allot of others and they have a real hand made feel. Not that I have anything against button magnets, my fridge is covered with them, but my new Doctor who magnets just feel stronger and look a little better, mainly because of the glossy bubble covering. Part of me is jealous and wants to know how she makes them so that I can make them but that would take away the magic that they hold.

The owner is lovely too which is always important when buying handmade. 

I know exactly what I want from her next time too.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/164843863/choker-with-sugar-skulls-pendant?ref=related-2

It is so subtly Gothic which is key in creating any alternative image for yourself. Look forward to seeing more from her hear in future, unless you go and buy my necklace before I get to it 

;-)

To see more of her amazing items go check out

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Aneurythm?ref=pr_shop_more

Please visit my personal blog at:

http://caraleighlowbrow.blogspot.co.uk/