Roll Up, Roll Up ..... and meet some New Members

The team has steadily been growing since the Admin changeover in the Summer and today we have six new members with fabulous shops to browse. Please click, click, click and leave a few hearts. We all love a heart now and then :)

Above from left to right: Butterfly Surprise by Karen Flannery Art;

Irish Wedding Day 1 by Busy Bee Photography;

Pretty Pink Evening Bag by The Blue Cow & Grey Crow

Above from left to right:

Mother and Daughter Apron Set by A room in the cottage;

Golden Peacock Cushion Cover by kaftan.sarafan;

and last but not least Turquoise Splat by Clarabellebeads

A huge warm welcome to all of you and wishing you many sales and lots of fun on Etsy. To our new members waiting for your blog welcome, don't worry we haven't forgotten about you, keep your eyes to the blog and we'll feature you very soon ;)

Introducing Designbirdie

Hi Fellow Etsians! I’m Mandi Cromer – these days also known as Designbirdie. I’m a freelance illustrator with a background in Animation and Children’s Educational Software and in my spare time I have loved getting stuck into running my Etsy Shop.



I have two gorgeous kids – Ruby and Isak - who are still mini - so designing and making often takes place around my kitchen table, rather than my studio that I share with my Graphic Designer other half, Phil.



All of my illustrations and designs are inspired by daily life - the stories, patterns, findings that I bump into everyday... and I keep a sketch pad handy (good old visual diaries, you can’t beat them!) and everything of interest goes into them.



An idea will constantly sit in my head until I try it – it doesn’t seem to go away! And I have a weird sense of humour – I’ve always been fond of playing with words and interpreting objects differently.






Starting an Etsy shop has been a real eye opener for me. The one thing I’ve found so interesting about Etsy is trend watching – I never really did that before and find it challenges me and pushes me to try new things. I’m finding that through Designbirdie I’m actually revisiting some of the techniques and interests of my college projects 15 years ago, which I'm loving! And I've always had a passion for affordable, original art - and Etsy allows that to be a reality for shoppers and sellers.












I just want to add that I have been blown away by the Etsy Ireland Blog. I find it informative, inspiring and very supportive. I feel if I were to bump into a lot of you at craft fairs that we’d chat like old friends! That’s got to be good!

Visit me on Facebook and Twitter by searching for 'Designbirdie'
Or check out my Etsy shop and website at
www.designbirdie.etsy.com
www.mcromer.com

Mandi

Welcome new team members!

Here's this week's sparkly additions to the team ... loads of colour and brightness in this swag bag of goodness.


1: That rainbow has nothing on us... by Amazingbeads
2: Pop Poppin Bow Tie turquoise/yellow by aFrameofmind
3: Children of Lir by ArtonSilkbyLouise
4: Purple Fairground Button and Safety Pin Brooch by LolaDee



5: Blue Howlite earrings by Say-o Jewellery
6: Mini Stripes Vintage 1960s White Yellow Green Stripe Jersey Dress Medium by Thelittlebluecottage
7: Two Fine Silver Flower Earwires Thai Karen Hill Tribe 30mm / 1.2inch by Craftemall

Welcome to the team, everyone. We're creeping towards 200 members ... yikes! Great to have you all here.

Welcome new team members!

It's that time again ... a scintillating six of new talent this week. Some really lovely summery colours and sunny vibes in this array.

And the tally of team members is now at 180! It's like we've hit the bullseye in a darts competition.


1: 9 Inch Bamboo Knitting Needles - US 10/ 6mm by MosBitsnPieces
2: Happy Owl Dress by Beefreekidsclothing
3: Ladybird card, child's birthday by Rockpaperscissors10


4: Sweet Dream Earrings natural seeds with free shipping by ellarta
5: Funky crochet beach bag by SelkieCrochet
6: Design Birdie Ornamental Card House by DesignBirdie

Lovely jubbly. Now if only the bank account was a little healthier I could go on a spree ...

Hi and welcome to the team, everyone. Good to see you!

Welcome new team members!

A smashing set of 8 newbies to introduce today ... the team is expanding rapidly with talented crafters joining from the length and breadth of this land.


1: Animal Farm Pillow by Barbaramurray1
2: Everyday Bag with jute handles by Lushkids
3: Kurt Cobain Painting by Fuzzystardesign
4: Charka Candles with essential oils by Bluebellecocandles


5: Handwoven Back and White silk scarf by Erganetextiles
6: Button Earrings by Ascuteasa
7: Cushions- little house set by Homelove
8: Marino wool hand felted slippers by Suzanneorford

Great to see so many talented new Irish Etsy-ers. As always, hop on over to their shops, leave some hearts and say hi. Welcome on board!

Welcome new team members!

Hello hello, what's all this then? It's our weekly roundup of the latest talent to join the team. Step up to the podium:


1: Wedding Boutonniere/Corsage/Brooch/Pin by Rubyfeather
2: CHERRY BLOSSOM - Artisan Lampwork Earrings with Swarovski by FioreJewellery
3: Japanese Knot Bag Large by Curlyrip
4: Book of Kells Wall Hanging illuminated letter (V) by Jackdolanwoodcraft

Jack's stunning woodcraft has instigated a new category in the shop directory on the blog here, Woodworking! Our shop directory categories are broadly aligned with the Etsy categories so great to see the talent pool diversifying into new areas.

Just a reminder to everyone else in the team, you can be listed in up to 2 categories in the blog shop directory, in case you do a mix of things. So if anyone needs their listing updated or added to, convo Alex at Propeller with the info.

And we now have 165 members in the Crafty Ireland team! Phenomenal stuff for a team that's only around a year old.

Great to see you all, click over to their shops and say hi.

Welcome new team members!

It's that time again, when the newbies sparkle and shine in the spotlight. A chocolate box mixture of talent this week, as always.


1: Fireflower Scarf by KerriMcEvoy
2: Finally spring by ClickdecourcyNI
3: 12x8 Shipwreck #2 by Felixmcginley


4: Woodland Stream - Original Fiber Art Picture, Framed and Mounted Ready to hang 8 x 6 by Enchantrix
5: Retro blue geometric vintage fabric by LittleLemonTree
6: Daisy lilac/pink mix by LittleSnippets

Click on over to their shops and say hi. Great to see even more wonderful new faces joining the team. And if you are an Irish Etsy seller and would like to be part of the Crafty Ireland team, convo Alex at PropellerPrints for more info. Cheers!

All aboard, all aboard ... welcome new members

Welcome one and all to the bright, sunny splashes of colour that come from this week's dreamy new members. Spring is definitely in the air with these gorgeous picks from our newbies:


1: Tutti Frutti by GeckoGlassDesign
2: Mixed Bag of Soft Merino Wool in 15 harmonious colours 8.8oz./250gr. by Woollygathering
3: Spellbound ring by LittleMissBling
4: Sweet sundress by miadesignie
5: Queen of hearts by Dandeliondaydreamer

The colours and even the names of these make me want to go and find ice-cream and sit in the sunshine. Drop over to their shops and say hi!

Welcome new members!

This week's newbies are a varied bunch, but as always, full of talent and vibrancy.


Top left: White Marble Horse - Four Rivers Fountain, Rome by CherryBlossomTattoo
Top right: Penny for your thoughts. Cufflinks And Free Giftbox by Podgy00
Bottom left: Watch Over Me - Vintage watch face pendant by LottieBlyth
Bottom right: Six Impossible Things For Alice in Wonderland SpiralGodess

Lovely to meet you all and welcome to the team. Now I'm off to browse these fine shops and leave some hearts ...!

Welcome new members!

It's time for the newest team members to step up and say hi. Come on in and grab a cuppa.

Our dazzling debutantes this week come from Galway, Cork, Belfast and Leitrim and beyond so it's great to see the team members originating from the length and breadth of this land. We're like the Meteor map, soon we'll have 100% coverage!

Let's go clockwise from top left:

• Nelly Applique T-Shirt from Heatherstreasure
• Uccelli Elizabethan Key necklace from UccelliJewellery
• Anna Berry Necklace with heart pendant from RoxyLloyd
• Cupcake Scarf (vanilla cake with pink icing) from BeeLiciousCrafts
• Ladies Handbag Red Blue Patchwork from HecketyBeckety

As always, a stunning array of talent and items. Hop on over to their shops and say hi, leave some hearts and welcome to the team.

And in case you've missed the last couple of 'Welcome' posts, check out some of our recent additions here and here.

Welcome new members!

Grab a cuppa and click on over to our newest shining stars who've joined the team.

First on the podium is Sima from Handmadebysima who designs and screenprints fabulous homewares on gorgeous linen. Pictured is her screenprinted tote bag:


Next cab on the rank is Rainey from TheJosieBaggleyCo with a mix of original artwork and jewellery ... pictured is her 'When Pigs Fly in Pink Sky- Steampunk Fantasia Pendant '


And a big hello to our third newbie, Simona from Miskay with her range of gorgeous jewellery. Pictured are her Purple Morning earrings.


Great to have you all on the team! And I've just learned what 'steampunk' is, so my day feels enriched already ...!

Lovely new members - come and say hi

Four more lovely newbies to join our ranks this week. Drop in to their shops and say hi and share some love. Great to have you on board this crazy train!

Top left: Daisy and Bluebell Shopping Tote by Mukkymonkey
Top right: Luxurious Silk Scarf by Farapinalia
Bottom left: The Constant Gardener - Medium-sized print by Meluseena
Bottom right: Peacock Feather Silk Brocade and Silk Lined Clutch Bag by BagNoir

PS And apologies to all of you for cropping your pics to fit ... agh! Not cool I know ...

Welcome to the Pleasuredome

And with a title like that, yes, I grew up in the 80s. Without further ado, introducing the newest, loveliest members of the Crafty Ireland team ... drum roll please:
Top to bottom:
Single White Female by AMG-arts
Fun Irish language brown paper parcel with red ribbon bow Card by Paperpennies


L-R, top to bottom
Citrine Dragonfly Earrings by Silkstone Designs
Freshly caught fairy by Faerytopia
Cosmic Collection Orbital by Ojeejewellery


L-R, top to bottom
Sheep blanket by Fishcrafts
Pearly Stone Necklace by Neadie
Calligraphy by VictorDesign

Gorgeous stuff. Welcome to the team!

Team Update - new Crafty Ireland members

We are growing like Topsy ... who is Topsy actually?!?!? More lovely new members to introduce to you all, shimmy over to their shops and say hi, have a browse, leave some love for them and make them feel welcome!

From left to right, top to bottom:

• Helidesigns: The One Hugged By A Parrot Is Blessed With Eternal Beauty womens stole size 36-38. UK8, US6 (Isn't that the best name for an item EVER!)
• lilabelledesign: Black Satin and Red Swarovski Crystal Drop Necklace
• packagesandstrings: Airmail Cotton Label - 1yard
• LuckyRainbowdesigns: Love is in the air
• irisoconnor: Original Mixed Media - wee houses in orange

Great to have you on board and looking forward to seeing more delicious things popping up from you all.

And if you're an Irish crafter and want to be part of the Crafty Ireland team, convo Alex [propeller] and I'll fill you in.

Team update - new Crafty Ireland members!

There have been loads of new enquiries about the Crafty Ireland team recently ... so without further ado let's meet some of the newbies! Please stop by their shops and spread some Etsy love, a heart or three and some warm welcomes!


From left to right and top to bottom:
- Boa - Whimsy Warm and Wooly by ConsciousCrafts
- Black and Red Button Wire Wrap Ring by DBJewelleryDesigns
- Green And Gold Embroidered Earrings by MedusaJewellery
- Hand knit baby Aran cardigan by IrishWoolen
- Irish Crochet Scarf by IrishLace
- I'll mend your heart... 5x7 print by TanyaBond

Lovely stuff! And if you're an Irish crafter, convo Alex [propeller] and I'll fill you in on the secret handshake info you need to be part of the Crafty Ireland team.

Get on board the Crafty Ireland Etsy train!

** UPDATE **
Sue at Amazing Beads is now the contact for new member enquiries ... send her a convo and she can fill you in on the inside info.
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January 2010
Thanks to the hard work of Tanya and Sarah our Crafty Ireland team has now over 100 members ... woo hoo! But there is always room for more, so if you are an Irish Etsy seller or know someone who is selling on Etsy, get in touch.

Convo Alex [propeller] to find out more and be part of the team. It's amazing to see the breadth and variety of wonderful talents in the team so I'm looking forward to seeing even more in 2010!

Delighted to make your Acquaintance, I'm Sure.

Well hey there! I'm Edana of The Sailmaker's Daughter where jewellery and accessories for hair and home abound.
My biggest problem when it comes to crafting is staying still long enough to hone in on one method before flitting off to try something else. If I'm not sewing, I'm gluing and if I'm not gluing I'm assembling or drawing. J' *simply* adore fabric, always buying it always looking for ways to use it. I tend to doodle on fabric, more than paper, with either embroidery thread or fabric markers.



What about all this delightful weather then? Marvelous environment for some outdoor crafting, crochet in the park for me. How nice is this hand-spun wool I picked up at the Dublin Flea Market in New Market square (also home of the Crafty Market).


Hope to see ya'll at the coming Etsy Ireland meetings and also around the Etsy community.
X
Edana