Getting ready for the Holidays

Are we ready for the Holidays? I wonder how the time goes so fast, this month is almost gone....in less than a week Thanksgiving will be here and then less than a month later Christmas. I know many of you are thinking what to buy to give to others. More than any time people are thinking more handcrafted than ever before. So what do a person do, I like to make a simple list of just everyones names and write down my ideas for them and then when I do get the gift or gifts I like to write it down as at a age of even 51 I can never remember when I got a person. So lets find so great gifts tonight.....

HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER, glass, BLUE, with dichroic Dragonflies from GloriousGlassGarden http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=17603559 My husband just loves anything of hummingbirds....and this is price fair at $29.00 plus shipping...next....

Many of you know that I paint oil paintings, myself but I was writing this up tonight and Scott was here, the 6 year old nephew, and he saw this painting and it just spoke to him with the mountain and the hillside and the cabin... Solitude - Painting by SageWest http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_1&listing_id=10596886

Check out this item, Monster Wooden Treasure Hunt I Spy Box NO NEED TO READ, from cookiedough, http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_6&listing_id=17604543

Sorry this post was more hurried as I thought I would have all day to get it done but then I had family issues come up again but I hope you will enjoy....
I hope you will visit these artists at etsy or at least search for your favorite artists with using the team tag of interiordesignteam the next time you visit etsy. Well I had better get back to Scott......you may visit my etsy shop at http://paintwithbarb.etsy.com/ or my main site, http://www.paintwithbarb.com/ for all types of oil paintings.

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Special Birthday Gifts for Scott

October is a special month for my family as there is 3 of us with October for our Birthday month. Scott and I share the same day, 22nd, and Robert is Halloween, 31th. These items are all from members of Design Style Guide and sell on www.etsy.com

Fun Day At The Beach

www.reniebritenbucher.etsy.com

original painting - 36 x 24

www.MatthewHamblen.etsy.com

Jimmy the Silly Sock Monkey 11 x 14 Print

www.ElegantSnobbery.etsy.com


Freshly faked mini Halloween green cupcakes!
from www.FrostedFakes.etsy.com

Lollipop Rack-Medium

www.Shauneil.etsy.com

I hope you will visit these artists at etsy or at least search for your favorite artists with using the team tag of interiordesignteam the next time you visit etsy. Well I had better get back to painting...you may visit my etsy shop at http://paintwithbarb.etsy.com/ for all types of oil paintings.

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Going to the beach.....more artists

Still planning my trip to the coast and I found these great artists here with interiordesignteam and etsy.........

Seagull Original Oil Painting
This is an original 8x10 oil painting. Framed in an oak frame, ready to hang. I started this painting when my brother wanted to whatch me paint. Copyright remains with the artist, Brenda Thour. All rights reserved. http://luvs2paint.etsy.com

Glorious Skies - ACEO Edition
Glorious Skies is a celebration of beauty, life and hope. This image is to uplift and inspire you and remind you of all the beauty that can be found in the oddest places. Glorious Skies is in honor of that feeling of enchantment. This bubblescape is to delight you and bring you joy!ACEOs (Art Card Editions and Originals) or ATCs (Art Trading Cards) are collected as an inexpensive way to own original art. They are always 2.5" x 3.5" which is the size of trading cards. http://dianeclancy.etsy.com/

Heron, original watercolor painting

This Heron is painted colorfully, the way I like to see inside and transfer to my artwork. It is composed of many layers of blues, violets, magentas, some texture, and a touch of yellow.Heron is painted on 140 pound arches watercolor paper. It is sized to fit either an 8x10 or an 11x14 standard mat and frame. It measures 8 inches tall by 10 inches wide. http://jeanhood.etsy.com/

I hope you will visit these artists at etsy or at least search for your favorite artists with using the team tag of interiordesignteam the next time you visit etsy. Well I had better get back to painting...you may visit my etsy shop at http://paintwithbarb.etsy.com/ for all types of oil paintings.

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Going to the beach......5 artists

I have been planning a trip to the Oregon beaches today so I thought, why not showcase some of the interiordesignteam artists on etsy today....with a beach theme.... Hope you will check out their shops and let them know that you heard of them thru this blog.

Palama's Beach Original Watercolor with Pen and Ink ACEO

From artist, http://kauaiartist.etsy.com/

"Palama's Beach" is an original watercolor with pen & ink painting measuring 2.5" x 3.5" -> ACEO size and perfect for collecting, trading, or as a gift! It is signed on the front, and on the back it is titled, signed, and dated.I use only the finest quality art supplies in my watercolor paintings - 140 lb. CP Arches watercolor paper and Winsor and Newton paints. Also, my art has been certified and accepted by the County of Kauai into their "Kauai Made" program which represents those products made on Kauai, by Kauai people.The item will be well packaged and shipped FREE via USPS First Class anywhere in the world.The story behind the painting: Palama's beach is located on the south-west side of Kauai. To access this beach you need to arrive by boat or have a permit to access the property through the Kauai Coffee Plantation. Since it is so remote, chances are you will be the only one on the beach (well, you and your honey, of course)
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SUMMER RAIN - TtV Original Fine Art Photography Print

From Artist, http://citrustree.etsy.com/

Listing is for SUMMER RAIN print only...This is a "Through the Viewfinder" style photo. The scratches, flecks, black border,etc will be visible on the print. These artifacts lend to the beauty and charm of each print.

This image will be printed on high quality Archival paper, with a luster finish, that will last a life time.
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Fishie Bunch Wooden Hanging Decoration

From artist, http://halfanacre.etsy.com/

Another one of our fishie bunches - mostly blue this time.Three wooden hand-painted fish hanging on jute string.Hang them around your home to cheer it up!

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sunset - 11x14 Fine Art Photograph

From Artist, http://nestahome.etsy.com/

'sunset' is a digitally altered photo taken in the French Polynesia... It is professionally printed on Kodak Eudora Lustre Archival paper with UV coating for a photograph that will last a lifetime...The photo measures 11" x 14" and makes for a great piece of artwork for your home.

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From artist, http://creationsinglass.etsy.com/

I made this adorable windsurfer 3D Suncatcher Whirl in my studio/workshop out of handcut glass then fused the sail & board. I used the copper foil method to solder the rings together. Then the solder is polished to make is shine! All designs and patterns were created by me for this piece.There are a total of 6 outer rings made from a blue water glass (3) and iridized clear glass (3). This piece measures approximately 7" X 7" and truly sparkles in the light!This piece will look beautiful showcased in your home or business! It would make an excellent Birthday, Wedding, Hostess, Housewarming or ANYTIME gift! In fact, you could even get it as a gift for YOURSELF! You deserve it! It's an especially thoughtful gift to the windsurfers in your life!

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I hope you will visit these artists at etsy or at least search for your favorite artists with using the team tag of interiordesignteam the next time you visit etsy. Well I had better get back to painting...you may visit my etsy shop at http://paintwithbarb.etsy.com/ for all types of oil paintings.

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Member Spotlight - Quilts With Heart

My member Spotlight goes to Quilts with Heart, it was a hard choice, so many members now to chose from (500 members strong). Located in Canton, Michigan, United States, they have had their etsy shop open since Feb 15, 2008. Check out their shop, http://www.quiltswithheart.etsy.com/ for great quilts of all sizes...

Here are a few of her items...

TROPICAL PUNCH QUILT (30x40)

This quilt is perfect for the baby girl who's more than just "sugar and spice and everything nice!" A really cool baby girl. Perhaps a baby girl who's mommy loves the beach, the tropics, or just hot colors! Pinwheel block fabrics are grape vine prints on turquoise and hot pink backgrounds. Split rail block fabrics are hand dyed hot pink and lime green. Backing fabric is a pale green polka dot. Binding is hot pink and lime green leaf print. Quilted in an overall vine pattern with variegated green thread.All fabric, batting and thread is designer quality 100% cotton. Quilt is machine pieced and hand-guided machine quilted, then bound by hand. Comes with new, 12 inch "TY Beanie Buddy" lamb (Meekins) holding her own, coordinating quilt. This combo makes a great baby shower gift -- guaranteed to get oohs and aahs!

RADIATING STARS QUILT (40x40)

This stunning wall hanging or lap quilt is 40 inches square and features multiple hand-dyed cotton batik fabrics. It consists of nine 12" Radiating Stars of green, purple, blue and copper on coordinating pastel backgrounds. There is a narrow gold batik inner border, and a wider green and purple outer border that matches the quilt backing. The pieced binding echoes the colors of the nearest star block. The center of each star is quilted in a square maze pattern. All background areas are densely stipple quilted, which makes the star points really "pop out" for a 3-D effect. A variegated green thread was used in the bobbin, which blends with the backing and sometimes gives a "dotted" effect on the front to echo the batik dots.The neatest thing about the Radiating Star block is the secondary patterns that emerge when the blocks are joined together; each time you look at it you see something different!

Hope you check out her shop and let her know that you heard of her thru this blog.

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