Lovely Finds: My Etsy Shop

June 28, 2011


My shop on etsy
debuted a few weeks ago,
and in spite of not finding time
to market it, stuff is beginning
to sell.

aurora borealis vintage crescent brooch - available

Confession:
selling vintage costume jewelry means
I can continue to scour tag sales
with added incentive.


vintage pearl collar necklace - available

vintage rhinestone brooch

My art has been sold
 via word of mouth and
a Chicagoland boutique.
Etsy may or may not be a good fit
for finding homes for my collages.


Osa on Zebra collage - available

Vintage book covers were my canvas
where layers of vintage text, illustrations,
acrylics, dupioni silk, muslin, and other
embellishments tell a story.
Each piece has an original pieced together
poem constructed with random text from the
book.

Help me, I love them all.
They're vintage inspired yet modern.
Success in the marketplace
won't change
how and why I create. 

one of the Big Hair collages - available

I create because it brings joy.


art can be fun - available

I create because it stretches me.


a collage inspired by faith - available

I create because I am called to.


a piece on a side table - available

I create to spread love.
And if the result pleases
someone else...


all photos mine

Well then,
I'd say that
constitutes
a bit of a
mind blowing
crazybeautiful
miracle.

*strikes Mary Katherine Gallagher superstar pose*

"ETSY SHOP!"

Peace to you right where you are.

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16 comments

  1. Privet and HollyJune 28, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    So, so,
    true, no matter
    the medium; to
    have even one
    other say, "Well
    done, that's so
    cool" is....amazing
    and gratifying and
    glorious. LOVE your
    creations and I look
    forward to exploring
    your etsy shop!!
    xx Suzanne

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  2. Fishtail CottageJune 29, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Gorgeous bling & art work - so glad i stopped by to peek from Faded Charm today! off to peek at your etsy shop! xoox, tracie

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  3. TiffJune 29, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Your artwork is stunning, so amazing and inspired! I am so pleased you are having some success! I will go and favourite your etsy store! X

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  4. DearHelenHartmanJune 29, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Lovely as always.

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  5. Luciane at HomeBunch.comJune 29, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I had so much fun with this beautiful post, my friend.

    Thank you for the inspiration!

    How are you doing? I've been thinking about you... are you better now?


    Have a great day!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  6. michelleJune 29, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I love the bling, especially on the tennis shoe. :)
    Your artwork is so beautiful and no matter what comes in life, you should always create for those very reasons. :)
    xoxo

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  7. LorraineJune 29, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Love the bling and your collages. My fave is the Marie "Still needs something", soooo fun!

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  8. Gracie's CottageJuly 1, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    "Help me, I love them all."
    i.get.that.
    :D

    Jan

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  9. Grandma BonnieJuly 1, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I love all the bling.
    New follower from High on life Thursday.
    Hope you follow back.
    http://grandmabonniescloset.blogspot.com/

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  10. Meera @ firstsenseJuly 2, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Hello gorgeous lady! Hope you're having a great weekend. Just finished work for the day, more to come tomorrow... weekend working has got to stop soon, it's getting to me.

    Love to end my day here and get my fix of lovely. I'm so pleased your shop items have started to sell! They're all gorgeous!

    Just seen the additional mixed media pieces you've added to your shop, I LOVE them! All of them! If I had the spare cash, I would buy them all and create a gallery wall of Michele's Lovely! The Big Hair collages are awesome! "I still feel like it needs something" - HA! And the KINGBIRD and TURQUOISE ones are so uplifting. LOVE your creations, they are inspired.

    Love to you!

    Meera xx

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  11. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Oh you know I'm already a massive fan of your gorgeous work...sigh. Agree with Meera, if I could I would buy it all!!

    Lovin the Mary Katherine Gallegher superstar pose! HAHAHA! I'd so forgotten about that - you are such a loon, love it ;)

    xxx

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  12. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJuly 3, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Your art is lovely! SO creative and so unique! Love the jewelry and the creative way you've photographed everything!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    amen. your art inspiration is far too precious to question. or edit. or alter. I can understand what you are saying about the path to joy. *supuhstah*

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  14. ShardeJuly 5, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    your art is awesome. and so is the bling. :)


    the style projects

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  15. mercedes scottJuly 7, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Congrats on opening your Etsy boutique... it will expose your art to a whole new audience that hasn't found you yet. Love your collages; I can see that you've put a little bit of "you" into each one. I'm heading over to Etsy to check our your shoppe :)

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  16. abeachcottageJuly 22, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Congrats! Lovely stuff you have so they will surely sell. Thanks for sharing at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.

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