Vote For Your Favorite "Spooky" Artwork!!!

Tweet The poll closed and we have a winner, CreativeArtCenter !
Look for a feature article about this artist in November.

We have an unbelieveable group of artists!!!
Halloween must be a big favorite because 17 Members jumped into the "SPOOKY"challenge. What a variety of items!


"Halloween Handbag" by iWunder




"Boy's Halloween Mummy Longalls" by Kid's Fashions






"Black Magic Clarifying Charcoal Soap" by AquarianBath


"Halloween Headband and Clippie Set" by FlyByNiteCreations



"Spooky Halloween Fabric Postcard" by zizzybob

"Mini Dracula Plush Monster" By Handmade3D

"Spooky Halloween Silver Cocktail Ring" by RecreationalArt

"Bite Me" mosaic by Acenal

"Silver Eyeglass Holder with Spooky Cat" by Angeloco

"Skeleton Domino Pendant" by QuirkyDolls

"Witch Is Me" art doll by FringeArtst

"Witches Brew" by CinfulArt

"Lil' Halloween Tote - Sparkly Spiders" by JeniLuScraps

"PSpooky Halloween Hat" by CreativeArtCenter

The Winner with 66 votes!!!!!!

"Halloween Romance Necklace" by GreenHeathTreasures

Halloween Lampwork Bead Set ..............by Fragiacomoglassart

SPARKLY Winner QuirkyDolls!!

Tweet And the winner of the SPARKLE challenge is… brrdrdrdrr (that’s a drum roll of course!)… a FEST blogger extraordinaire, Terry of Quirky Dolls!

Terry’s creativity is evident not only in the design of her quirky dolls, but also in her item descriptions. The stories in each of her listings make me want to meet these little characters for myself. Allow me introduce you to the sparkly beauty who won this challenge, Julia:

Julia loves her hip hop classes and recitals. I think it's ALL about the costumes! She lives, eats and sleeps in costume decora! This harajuku fashion and makeup is her absolute FAVORITE...Ask her anything about Japanese fads and trends... she knows it all!
Julia is a 12 inch soft body doll wearing a satin lavender "Hello Kitty" and dragonfly trimmed dress. She is adorned with an eclectic mix of cute charms, ribbons, flowers and beads.
Her gorgeous face is painted with glitter, gems and petite geisha lips. Add a fuzzy blooming cushion and she's "over the top" with Japans favorite fashion!
Not safe for children under 6.

Terry is keeping it quirky with her latest addition, domino pendants. Check out this super cute elephant design. Click on over to her shop to see some really great Halloween themed pendants as well (I hope we’ll get to see one of those with this month’s SPOOKY challenge!).


Terry’s attention to detail, beautiful handiwork, and imaginative combination of materials is sure to make the Quirky Dolls shop one of your favorites!

See more Quirky Doll goodness on the blog, twitter!

We Have A Winner!

Tweet Our September Challenge winner is the
" Fabric Happy Birthday Postcard" by zizzybob! She just joined our team in August! Well deserved and thanks to all who entered.
Our FESTies are some very talented people! We look forward to reading the feature article all about zizzybob, here in November :)

Take some time to visit our member's shops by following the links on the left sidebar. Recently all updated with many new active busy members and
WOW !!!we have a FANTASTIC variety of artisans here in the SUNSHINE STATE of Florida!

The October Challenge is currently underway, accepting entries through October 15th, in the etsy forum . Follow the link on the left sidebar.
The theme is "Spooky",Whaaaaaaa Haaaaa!

September "Happy Birthday" Handmade Challenge

Tweet Our talented group submitted 14 entries into the

Happy Birthday

themed September Challenge! It's going to be hard to pick a favorite, but you must choose only ONE and vote by October 5th. The poll is in the sidebar.

All photos link to the shops for more information and views.

Good Luck to all contestants!



Scarlet Fandango Bracelet by innermusejewelry

Happy Birthday Fabric Postcard by zizzybob

Cotton Candy Furry Party Hat by ohbabydotcom

Pan Cake Ceramic Sculpture by FRINGEARTIST

September Gems by kari1121

Autumn Quilt by mmtoadz

Saphire Mix Ring by RecreationalArt

Irish Love - The Claddagh by RapierGlass

Polka Dot Cupcake Pouch by JeniLuScraps

6x6 Mixed Media on Tile by KathleenMarieKelly

Swarovski September Cross by Novella

Wire Fish Sculpture by WonderfulWire

Starfish Crystal Pendant by GladRaggz

Happy Birthday Magnet by glimpsesandremains

This contest ended October 6th.

Interview with iWunder

Tweet Meet Jennifer of iWunder

Who are you?

My name is Jennifer Wunderlich, and I am a scientist and teacher by day, and a compulsive knitter by night. I grew up in Southern Maryland surrounded by tobacco fields, left all that behind to pursue a marine biology degree at Eckerd College, and have been bopping around the country every since. I have taught various forms of science and math in various types of educational settings, and have lived in fabulous places like Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming and near the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia.

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I currently live in St Petersburg, Florida, where I met and married my husband Ray. He owns a vitamin store and graciously gave me a really long German last name that means “odd or strange in a brilliant, magical sort of way.” We spend our time traveling around the state visiting parks and preserves, and keeping lists of all the Florida native plants we encounter.

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Nerd + Nerd = True Love.

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When I am not studying municipal solid waste and landfills, my current research topic of choice for my masters degree in Environmental Science and Policy at USF St Pete, I am buried under mountains of yarn in my living room. I worm my way out occasionally, knitting needles in hand, only to dive into another mountain of luxurious fibers and see what sort of inspiration hits me this time.

What do you create?

Mostly hand knit scarves, but also crocheted luxury cowls and flower brooches.

How did you get started?

My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was 7 years old, and I taught myself to knit when I was 21. I've always been making something with yarn and needles.

What is unique about your products?
Probably the materials. The brighter the color, the better. I prefer to seek out original and unique wool yarns that are handspun and handdyed by other artisans, that way no two of my creations are ever the same. I also buy yarns that are rescued or reclaimed from old sweaters, and knit up new things to give the yarn a new life.

What has been your biggest challenge in developing your business?Learning the best sort of advertising strategies to get my name out there. Selling my wares in Florida is pretty difficult, but selling to colder climates and internationally really helps move my items

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What is your favorite feature on Etsy?

The clean, uniform look of every shop, and how they are all the same. I like the consistency from shop to shop.

What other interests do you have?

I'm very interested in garbage and the waste stream, I play clarinet quite well, and I have a great interest in native Florida plants and their bird/butterfly associations.

Where in Florida do you live?

St Petersburg, since 2001, I love the downtown, I love that it is near the ocean, and I love the thrift stores.

What animal would you like to be?

My cat, Gray Kitty. He is either all go or all stop. And he is gone for most of the day. I really want to know where he goes, what he does, where he sleeps, and what is going on in his mind. He is an All American kitty.

Beautiful scarves!

Makes me wish we had more cold snaps here in Florida!

September Challenge "Happy Birthday"

Tweet I know we are late getting started but our Team Fest challenge contests are so much FUN!
Especially since I just found out I won the last one! -
With my SPARKLEY pincushion doll Julia!
(My feature is in the works.)
For September the challenge theme is "Happy Birthday".
Use your crafty talents and list your entries here ASAP, of course we will be extending the deadline, since we got a late start, to September 28th.
Ready,............. Get set..........Go!

Interview with Glimpses&Remains, Inc.

Tweet Meet Drew of Glimpes&Remains, Inc.

Who are you?
My close friends call me a ‘jack-of-all-trades’ artist but I don’t know if I agree.
What I do know is that my brain seems to have a conflict of interests, meaning part of me is complete artist – not caring whether or not what I’m creating at the time is paying the bills or taking care of my family or reaching toward an obtainable goal.
The other part is the scientific, investigative brain which loves doing math, analyzing things and reading non-fiction. That side taps the other side to fantasize about having the money and storage space to make ordering things in a larger bulk feasible (to keep costs lower). That side is the degree-collector which studies things like business and criminology.
What do you create?
I mostly create photographic prints and stationery (letter sets/cards) featuring my photography. I love photographing everything with every type of camera I can get my hands on (and find film for). I also really enjoy painting and ceramics. The paintings these days seem to be largely things that show up in my dreams and daydreams, little snippets of weirdness that show up and won’t leave me alone until I at least sketch them out somewhere.
The ceramics is more of an expensive form of relaxation therapy which results in bowls and mugs I can serve dinner in or my husband can use as candle holders. Writing is also a huge part of me. Occasionally I make my own jewelry, sew, or craft with found objects or supplies I find around the house.

How did you get started?
I’ve been taking pictures for about as long as I can remember. When I was little, I had a Kodak Instant Camera until they lost their lawsuit and I had to give it up for a little disc camera.
My husband and friends have been pestering me for years to do something with the thousands of negatives I’ve accumulated . There are binders full of black-and-white photos and film from my college days and boxes of Polaroids and whole hard drives of digital photos and digitized photos.
I started Glimpses & Remains officially as a business in early 2008. At first, I started building my own website, but decided Etsy was a better way to test the market.
What is unique about your products?
When I asked a friend what she thought of this question, basically while I was hemming and hawing and sipping Merlot, she responds with, “I don’t think that your work is influenced much by current trends, the media or other artists and that, alone, makes your products unique.”
The reason for the hemming and hawing is because with photography, you’re capturing an image that is there for one of two reasons: it is there because someone else or something else put it there or you’re capturing something you thought up and set up. One feels more original than the other in theory, but at the same time, a lot of “set up” photography is fashion or beauty oriented – sort of the opposite of a lot of my rusty fences and doll parts.
What has been your biggest challenge in developing your business?
Focus and time. When I’m supposed to be shooting photos, I’m painting. When I’m supposed to be writing, I’m reading. When I’m supposed to be finishing a painting, I’m baking cookies or experimenting with tofu. When I want to be writing or editing photos or reading or baking or painting or gardening, I’m probably at work or having to run errands or grumbling through laundry and dish-washing. I need a clone.
What other interests do you have?
Coffee, reading, and wine (not necessarily that order). Also I enjoy – well, I need – exercise. I also like gardening and cooking/baking.
Where do you live?
I live in Fort Lauderdale. I’ve been here since moving from North Carolina after high school about a hundred million years ago (okay, 1995). I like the diversity of culture and food and entertainment, etc., but occasionally I like to retreat to my husband’s family’s native Maine for a little back-to-basics nature stuff.
What are some other sites to find out more about you ?
MyBlog:
http://glimpsesandremains.wordpress.com/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/GlimpsesRemains/100168388112
Handmade Highway exit:
http://handmadehighway.blogspot.com/2009/08/glimpses-and-remains-art-paper-goods.html

Have you ever been fired from a job?
I wasn’t really fired, but I was laid off once from an automotive advertising company. The place was one of those offices where you feel like you’re working in a sitcom – which, by the way, is much funnier to watch than to live.People would walk around in bunny slippers, some drunk and high: there was a woman who passed around nude pictures of herself thinking it would get her ahead; another guy who hired body guards because he thought the mob was after him; an accountant who dressed like an extra cousin from The Munsters; a guy whose parents bought him into the company because they were afraid he’d mess up their business;and a woman who got bored and threw pencils and X-acto knives at the ceiling tiles. All in all, it was kind of a relief to get laid off.

What makes you laugh? There is also an essay by Augusten Burroughs about Junior Mints that is hysterical to me.Fart jokes and that men-are-from Mars stereotype kind of things just don’t tickle me – probably because I married a man raised by his mother to be a neat freak, sensitive, a hard worker, caring and smart; and my father wanted a boy so I know how to change tires even in 3” open-toed pumps (the trick is WD-40 and jumping on the crow bar a couple of times).

It was very hard to pick only 3 items from Drew's shop. She has so many interesting photographs and cards. You must go and enjoy them all!

Interview With JeniLuScraps

Tweet Meet Georgi (aka Lu) of JeniLuScraps.

Who are you?

I'm a retired legal secretary who moved here with my wonderful DH a couple of years ago from Michigan. I'm actually one-half of JeniLuScraps ~ my daughter Jen (still in Michigan) is the other half.

What do you create?

love creating useful things out of fabric ~ wallets, pouches, key fobs, and a bag here and there. I have a couple of friends that belong to motorcycle clubs, and I created a little pouch for them that hooks onto their belt loops to keep things safe and handy for them when they're riding. The ones I've made were all special orders so I haven't listed any of those yet ~ soon, I hope!

How did you get started?

When I was working full-time, my dream was to stay home and sew. I had sewn a bit when my daughters were small ~ but, once I started working, my sewing/crafting went to the back burner.

What is unique about your products?

I love to scour the thrift stores for interesting patterned fabrics that I don't see every day at the fabric stores. Besides making things out of fabrics that are unique, I like to think that I'm being "green" by recycling clothes.

What has been your biggest challenge in developing your business?

I've always been on the shy side, so just putting myself out there has been a challenge for me. I'd love to say "THANKS!" to all of you who have made this journey so worthwhile ~ it's been a blast "meeting" so many wonderful people in the Etsy community.

What is your favorite feature on Etsy?

I love browsing the Treasuries and drooling over all that's out there ~ and I always love to read the Featured Seller interviews to see how other people got started and how their creative process works.

What other interests do you have?

I love to read (just a kid at heart, really ~ loved the Twilight and Harry Potter series!). And I'll have to admit that I love playing video poker ~ Vegas is my favorite destination now that I live here.

Where in Florida do you live?

My DH and I retired in August 2007 and moved to Bonita Springs soon after that to be close to both our moms who live here full-time. Coming from Michigan where it seems to be gray skies 6-9 months out of the year, I love the sunshine down here where I get some much-needed Vitamin D every day. Aside from that, just the beauty of the birds, trees and flowers ~ do you ever get tired of that?

What are some other sites to find out more about you ?

I try to keep my fabric stash up to date on Flickr, along with a few pics of other things (like my biker bags): http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeniluscraps

I'm also on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/jeniluscraps

What was you worst crafting disaster?

I don't know if you could call it a "crafting" disaster, but the first craft show we did was a total bust ~ we didn't sell one thing! Talk about discouraging.

What animal would you like to be for one day and why?

I'd love to be a giraffe for a day ~ they're so graceful and they have gorgeous eyelashes.

What makes you laugh?

My husband and my kids have all been blessed with a great sense of humor ~ they always make me laugh! Our favorite thing to do is to play games when we all get together ~ can't tell you how many times I've almost peed my pants! (Can I say that here?)

Choose a movie title to sum up your life’s story.

"Enchanted" ~ I met my husband a little later in life and he changed it completely ~ for the better of course!

I really enjoyed choosing pics for this interview! The fabrics in her shop are really unique,....go and check them out!

Interview With DevineDesignsJewelry

Tweet Meet Cindy of DevineDesignsJewelry

Who are you?

I am a veterinary technician by trade;started making jewelry a little over a year ago. I have always been creative, ( I used to sew and make swimsuits for friends). I went to beauty school a long time ago, with the intention of becoming a make-up artist, but never did pursue that career.

What do you create?

I make wire, metal, and beaded jewelry designs. Mostly in sterling silver or copper, with artisan made lamp work beads and/or gemstone beads.

How did you get started?

I am a jewelry junkie. Have always been buying artisan made jewelry, and always wanting to tweak a piece to my liking. While in Target, I was looking at some beading magazines, decided to buy one, bought some supplies, really enjoyed creating, and the rest,as they say, is history.

What is unique about your jewelry?

I try to make my jewelry items different than any thing you may have seen. I only make a piece once, so my jewelry is "one of a kind". I am a member of Self-representing jewelry artists: SRAJD#1658.

What has challenged you?

I think my biggest challenge has been the economic crisis of the past year.

What is you favorite feature on etsy?

My favorite feature on Etsy, I would have to say is The Storque, because you can find so much information there. How to set up your shop, business advise, & features on shop owners.

What other interests do you have?

Reading, yoga, my cats, tattoos, mythology, the beauty of nature & shopping!

Where do you live?

I'm in Tarpon Springs; been here 15 years now, originally from just outside of Philadelphia, Pa.

Where else can we find out more about you?

My blog:

http://www.devinedesignsjewelry.blogspot.com/

See previous work, sold pieces, and other stuff: http://www.flickr.com/photos/devinedesignsjewelry/

View my gallery: http://www.jewelryartists.org/devinedesignsjewelryhttp://homebasedjewelers.gotop100.com/in.php?ref=163

and most recently: Devinedesignsjewelry.artfire.com and Devinedesignsjewelry.1000markets.com

What Super power would you like to have?

I would have to say that I have a fondness for Wonder Woman. So not so much 1 super power, but I love the whole idea of a strong woman, capable of doing any thing, including physical strength, bullet proof (loved those bracelets!) And the power to make people tell the truth, now that's something! Although I'm not sure I would want to know every body's thoughts!

Cindy's jewels are beautifully made with intricate details and color schemes! Go browse her shop and enjoy the various styles all in one location!

July Fest Giveaway!!

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Sorry to keep everyone waiting! The giveaway is a little later than usual this month because I just returned from a lovely vacation in Seattle Wa. I won't bore you with details of my fabulous trip, I will just tell you about our wonderful fest member who is our giveaway sponsor this month!

Our July sponsor is Kelly Warren of Happy Shack Designs & her other shop Kelly Warren Photo Art. She is a multidimensional talent. The piece for this months giveaway comes from her amazing photography. A gorgeous photo entitled "bliss" mounted on a 6x6 inch wooden box frame . It makes a lovely addition to any room as it can be hung on the wall, sat on a shelf, or even placed on the windowsill. The photo Kelly tells us is from her sister's wedding bouquet.

These little treasures are not available in her shop on Etsy, yet, but are for now only available locally. You could be the first to own one outside of Florida!

The photo is beautiful. I just love Irises.

How to Enter: If you would like to be entered to win this beautiful piece by Kelly, just visit one of her shops listed above or any of the other fest members listed to the left. Pick another purple item & post the listing in your comment with a once sentence description of the item.

Be sure to include a name & email so I can contact you if you are the winner!

The winner will be drawn on Aug 31st with a random number generator from all the entries.

Good Luck!

Interview with CinfulArt

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Who are you?

I am Cindy of CinfulArt on etsy. I’m a lifelong crafter. Making things is a passion as is finding those hidden treasures in Junk Shops. I have a married son, great daughter-in-law and a terrific significant other who supports and encourages my crafting madness. I enjoy all kinds of music, love to go to our local Lemon Bay Theatre and just thrive on the Florida sunshine.

What do you create?

My current passion is creating art quilts depicting tropical themes. Flamingos, Sea Turtles, Sandhill Cranes, Fish, Mermaids… Most have been wall hangings but I have some ideas for pillows and table runners on the drawing board. I have also created a number of Counted Cross Stitch Rounds featuring fish, animals and geometric designs.

How did you get started?

My Grandmother sparked my love of all things handmade. I was sewing on her old Singer Treadle Machine before I could reach the pedal…several books on top of it that kept falling off and creating major frustrations.

What is unique about your products?

My objective is to “paint” with fabric. Using lots of batiks and different shades, hues and values of colors to create images – some lifelike, some just fun and quirky. I love working with lush and bright colors in both my Art Quilts and Cross Stitch Rounds.

What has been your biggest challenge in developing your business?

A challenge for me is finding the time to create all the things I would like too, and, of course, finding that special someone who will buy them. And then there’s figuring out how to get the Shop more visibility.

What is your favorite feature on Etsy?

I really like lots of things about Etsy. The freedom to develop your own shop and show case your craft, the opportunity to connect with so many talented and wonderful people, artists and creators, the "FEST Team", the "Quiltsy Team" and the support one gets from colleagues. I just marvel and am totally in awe of all the amazing ideas and fabulous finds that are available here.

What other interests do you have?

All kinds of crafts…. I crochet, embroider, do needlepoint, bargello and just plain love working with my hands and creating things. Then there’s biking, reading, traveling, music and junking.

Where in Florida do you live?

I live in Englewood Florida (a transplant from Wisconsin) …just South of Sarasota in a small town off the beaten path that’s laid back and just Paradise on Earth. Our Manasota Key is zoned to preclude buildings over three stories. I love the Old Florida feel, the beach, the birds and the sea.

What are some other sites to find out more about you ?
FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1478905115&ref=name

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/38197978@N06/

What was you worst crafting disaster?

Oh, those dreaded buttonholes. How about getting them in on the wrong side of the jacket or fabric? Need I say more?

What animal would you like to be for a day?

It would have to be a dolphin. I love being near water, a puddle or an ocean. And gliding so gracefully, playing so joyously and skimming along with lots of mammal friends would be just a kick.

What makes you laugh?

I guess I really like to laugh but I’ve had the best belly laughs with gal pals and and I can still remember some of those fabulous, funny and oh so true to life scenes from “Sex and the City”!

Cindy's art is just a tropical paradise , perfect for floridian home decor! Every photo is a link to her shop, go and see it all!

July Team Challenge

Tweet The theme for the July Team Challenge is SPARKLE!! Here are the entrants. FEST members log into the Yahoo Group & select polls from the left menu to cast your vote for this month's winner. The winning shop will be featured here on the FEST blog next month. Good luck!

1. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27135986
2. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27480168
3. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13226128
4. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27638136
5. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27699694
6. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27729006
7. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27779236
8. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28113106
9. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28137803

Winner of June Team Challenge

Tweet The June Team Challenge theme, in honor of the start of the season, was "Hurricane". Try making some hurricane inspired craft or art... not an easy task! Christina of Purplesmurple was up for it! Check out this amazing piece, The Trees Fell Down After the Storm, that won the challenge for her:

The hurricane had passed, but the storm left many memories of that fateful day. Trees had fallen, power lines were down, people were lost. Yet, beauty could still be seen in the most unusual places.

Original acrylic paintings like this aren't the only type of work you'll find in the Purplesmurple shop. Christina says she loves to paint ANYTHING! I particularly like this set of toasting glasses. They would make any occasion extra special!

But I've saved the best for last... Christina has an amazing talent for custom portraits! This has to be one of the most wonderful ways to capture a moment in time.

Christina enjoys custom work, not only through beautiful portraits like this, but also children's name art, family trees, personalized holiday ornaments and murals. See more of Purplesmurple talents on flickr, twitter, and her blog.

Interview with Fragiacomoglassart

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Who are you?
I'm a stay at home mom and lifetime crafter/artist. I love being a mom and alot of the crafts I've learned to do and have done is because of being a stay at home mom. Learning to make things with the kids, needing to make things for the kids, scouting crafts, all those things have been a big part of my life. Without some type of art/craft anything, I think I'd go crazy!

What do you create?
Glass Art! Brightly colored beads, small sculptures of animals and deserts.

How did you get started?
When I was a little girl my grandfather would take me down here to florida and Disney. I would stare at the glass artists in awe. Years later we took the family to kentucky for a race, my daughter raced BMX. We didnt have anything to do one day and found out about the glass school there. We went and toured it and it rekindled that love for glass. About 5 more years later I discovered it was something I could do at home with the purchase of a kit! April 5, 2006 I lit my torch for the first time and have been doing it ever since!

What is unique about your products?
They are made by me! LOL Lots of bright colors, they always remind me of mexico! No special patterns just as many bright colors as I can get on them!! I love that!

What has been your biggest challenge in developing your business?

Advertising, I really dont like doing it and it takes so much work!

What is your favorite feature on Etsy?
Treasuries! I love them. I love how someone can take one thing of mine and put it in a treasury and then someone else take the same thing and it has a whole different feel. I love to go look through all the treasuries and see all the color choices and all the different handmade things! AWESOME!

What other interests do you have?

I have done alot of scrapbooking in the past. Its been a while now but with a new baby (9 months old) and a new grandbaby (3 weeks old) I'm determined to get back to it! I also like to work in the garden and lately have been painting brightly colored bird houses for the back yard.

Where in Florida do you live ?
I love florida! I grew up in massachusetts and couldnt' wait till I grew up so I could move here! I live in lake wales for now but would love to live closer to our daughter and son in lakeland. I love that there is NO snow and very little cold. I love love love the heat!!!

What are some other sites to find out more about you and your art?
Facebook and I have a fan page on face book for fragiacomo glass art,

My blog glassymom.blogspot.com and I also have a lot of pictures on beadartists.org but I haven't updated in a while there. There are TONS of pictures tho. I'm also on artfire as glassymom


What animal would you like to be for one day and why?

A cat! Cats always sleep and look so peaceful. When they wake up from their 18 hours of sleep they dont look tired or exhausted, they look rested. I want that.......for one day! or at least 10 more hours in my day!! LOL


What makes you laugh?

My husband and oldest son like to make me laugh till my stomach aches and I have to beg them to stop. Its usually about our old chihuahua and his loooong life of craziness!

Sue's beads, jewelry, sculptures, buttons and vesssels are the most beautiful glass art I have seen on etsy. You must go and see it to Ooooo and Ahhhhh!

Interview with Pamwares

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Introduce yourself please.

i am pam. i have a marketing degree from USF and have been doing marketing for the last 15 years. i'm married with pets - no kids. i asked my husband out on first date because i don't like to wait around. i love mexican food. i am simple - it wasn't always this way. i like staying at home on the weekends relaxing and doing my own thing. i'm glad i found etsy and took the plunge to make my stuff and do my own thing at pamwares

What do you create?
Aprons mostly. i love to cook so I use aprons all the time. I thought they would be fun to make so I took a couple of sewing classes and started making them. And on the side I like to make jewelry. I mostly make it when I go camping. I spread out on the picnic table in the sun and create.

hollywood cobalt blue necklace

How did you get started?
i have always been creative and wanted to design stuff. my mom thought I would be a dept. store window designer when i was younger. i just see things, ideas i guess and i try to put them together. the aprons just came out of trying to have a creative outlet without breaking the bank. my day job is talking, typing and dealing with people. when i came home to make my aprons i am using my head and i have no one to justify anything too. it is me, the sewing machine, and the material. i don't even have to talk. not a huge talker.

What is unique about your products?

my uniqueness is the fabrics and the combination of them.

Garden Party Apron

What has been your biggest challenge in developing your business?
time. like everyone else i need more of it.

What is your favorite feature on Etsy?
i have a few...i like the forums, the storque and looking at what is selling.

What other interests do you have?
i have lots of pets...3 dogs, 2 cats and 2 birds...they keep me busy. my husband and the pets love to go camping. i also love my house. i have always wanted to have a house of my own and i finally do. i get to put all my design ideas to the test in my house. it is fun.

Where in Florida do you live?
i live in Gulfport - south st pete. we moved here 5 years ago from Key West. gulfport has key west character but i can afford the house. i do love key west - not going to lie about that. it took some time to get used to living there but once i did...it is a place like no other.

What are some other sites to find out more about you and your art?

i blog but i'm spotty at it. trying to get better.

pamwares.blogspot.com.

i'm on flickr but spotty as well.
facebook - i'm on there all the time.

What was an embarrassing moment in your life?

Falling off my bike in key west because i had too much wine on christmas evening. it was sad!

Where would you go if you had a time machine?
A time machine would be awesome. i would go back to the time when king henry and all his craziness with Anne Boyle was happening. the truth is i would just love to dress in one of those beautiful gowns. speaking of outfits...i would also love to be a Las Vegas showgirl...again i love the outfit!

Choose a movie title to sum up your life’s story.

Sex and the City! a tv show and a movie - fabulous! i love the clothes, the friendship, the fighting, the sex and the romance!

Minnie Mouse Apron

I love her fabric combinations !

July Fest Team Giveaway!

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It is that time again! Aren’t you excited!
The July Fest giveaway is sponsored this month by Sue of Fragiacomo Glass Art. Sue makes fabulous lamp work beads and has graciously decided to share some with our lucky blog readers.
As you can see she has a wonderful sense of play in her color choices. These beads would make a fabulous necklace for summer!

The giveaway is for a set of 5 lamp work beads wound on a 1/16 mandrel (small hole) and they measure aprox 15mm each.They are made with a spring green base and lots of bright exciting colors.

You can visit Sue in her Etsy Store to see more of her wonderfully happy work.http://www.fragiacomoglassart.etsy.com/


HOW TO ENTER:If you would like to enter to win these beautiful beads, just visit Fragiacomo Glass Art in her Etsy shop, or any of the Fest team members listed to the left on this page and find a favorite item you want others to know about.Tell us what you love about your favorite item in the comments section of this post & why it is perfect for summer. Remember to add your email address so we can contact you if you are the winner! Winner picked on 7/25/09!Simple and Easy!