Buzz...from The Hive

I'm a proud member of The Artisans Collective--a diverse, talented, incredibly creative group of Etsy artists and crafters. We're always busy at work, just like little worker bees (hence, our "Hive" moniker). And everyday, our members list their new creations on Etsy. So let's see what all the buzz is about this morning...

"Autumn in the City" photograph, $25.50 - from Jude McConkey.

Sterling silver, letter "E" necklace, $23 - from Piano Bench Designs.

White on white, 3D garland, $18 - from Maisy and Alice.

Lavennz Osy - inspired locket, $22 - from Polarity.

Screenprinted moleskine journal, $9 - from Cutie Pie Company.

"Looker" print, $18 - from Amber Alexander.

Friday Faves, Artisans Collective Edition

This week's edition of "Friday Faves" features several members from the Artisans Collective--a group that I'm proud to be a part of. We have jewelry makers, screen printers, sewers, knitters, photographers and much, much, more!

The items from this week's post are only a small sampling--there's much more to see on our Artisans Collective web site. So go take a look--but promise me you'll be right back...

El Chupacabra ceramic diorama, $75 - from Pearson Maron.

"Dusk" signed print, $15 - from Wool and Water.

Hola necklace, $30 - from Piano Bench Designs.

Vintage camera shirt, $24 - from Wren Willow.

"Girl Thinking" print, $20 - from Irena Sophia.

Chiffon bloom (various colors), $29 - from Eclu.

Friday Faves

I love when Friday rolls around. Yes, it's wonderful that the weekend has finally arrived. And yes, the work week is over (for most of us). Those are magnificent reasons to love Fridays. But I love Fridays for one simple reason--every Friday means it's time for "Friday Faves"!! So instead of coming up with a creative blog topic, I can be incredibly lazy and post some of my favorite items from this past week! TGIF, indeed.

Today's featured artists are all members of the Artisans Collective (I'm a member too!). Here's our info:

Web: www.theartisanscollective.com
Blog: www.artisanscollective.blogspot.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/theartisanshive
FB: www.facebook.com/artisanscollective

"One That Got Away" Birdcage T-shirt, $35 - from Blackbird Tees.

"Dionysus" print, $18 - from Amber Alexander.

Hand-embroidered wall hanging, $65 - from Mary's Granddaughter.

"View of the Sea" photograph, $25 - from Lucy Snowe Photography.

Kitty #26, $45 - from Penguin and Fish.

"Boy Meets Girl"custom cake toppers, $60 - from Goose Grease.