Introducing Amorio

Hola,

We're Aoife and Sandro, an Irish - Colombian couple living in Dublin, and our little shop on Etsy is called amorio. We always get asked what it means - but it has no meaning, it's just something I thought sounded cute! We started listing about 2 months ago and have yet to make our first sale*, but we are definitely going to start listing more especially as winter is approaching and the thought of outdoor markets is not too appealing! We've just got a new camera, so are trying to improve our photos on Etsy...the standard has really been set high!

Sandro has been making crafts forever, everything from woodwork to ceramics to leather work. He took up jewellery making when he started travelling around Colombia because the materials weren't too bulky, so were easy to travel with.


Our paths crossed 3 years ago in a hostel in Quito, Ecuador. Since then we've spent a lot of time travelling all over Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Sandro taught me how to make macramé jewellery and he makes all of the wire work. Materials are abundant in South America and we sourced all the semi precious stones we use in Peru. Shopping for stones is definitely my favourite past time, and we always seem to spend more than intended and make our bags way too heavy every time we visit!



Jewellery making was a great way to fund our travels. Although the manner of selling is a lot different than in Ireland - there we could just lay a piece of fabric down and set up shop on a street or by the beach - so we're still trying to get used to all the requirements that go along with selling at markets and fairs here!

We've been following the blog for a while now, so will be watching out for the next meet up to meet some of you in person, until then thanks for reading!

Links:
Amorio on Etsy
Amorio on Facebook
Amorio on Flickr

*Since the article was written, Amorio has made its first sale. Congratulations!!!

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 ...!

New members join the team

Another batch of stunning talent to step on board this week. There is a bit of an art theme this week too.

I'm continually delighted that there is so much interest in the group and also impressed every week with the variety and expanse of talented artisans out there. Here are this week's delicious debutantes:

• Top left: Original Mixed Media Collage Painting by Jolie Dennison of Jolieart
• Top right: Painting of Dingle, Co.Kerry Ireland by CraftyV
• Bottom left: Champagne Victorian Inspired Silk Bolero by Bonzie
• Bottom right: Print, Dia De Los Muertos, (Dead End Job) by MariposaVintage

Click over to their shops and say hi, leave some hearts and love and of course, welcome to the team!

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 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!

Introducing... PatchworkDelights

Hi there, my name is Fiona. I am new to Etsy Ireland. My etsy shop is called 'patchworkdelights' and here is a bit about myself.

I live in North County Dublin with my husband and two children aged 2 and 7. We moved to Dublin from the UK just over three years ago and soon after I started working as a legal secretary in a Law Firm situated along the quays. Don't try and guess which one there's a few along there!!!!



I hope I make sense as I write this as my 2 year old has just handed me a bag of potatoes! Anyway many years ago my mother taught me how to make a patchwork pin cushion.




I enjoyed making it so much and I still use it to this day that I wanted to learn some more. The basic style of this pin cushion is 'Grandmother's Garden' using paper templates. Once I completed this project I decided to aim big and make a quilt using the same concept. 5 years later I finished it!





if you look carefully you might see that it is hand quilted in gold thread. I have to say I love gold thread and I tend to use it quite a lot.

When I lived in London I heard about a patchwork shop in Kew Gardens called 'A Stitch in Time' and the owner at the time, Krys Evans, gave lessons. What fun and educational classes they were. Absolutely brilliant. I would trek across town with my cutting mat and gear with eager anticipation. Here is the first quilt I produced after those lessons.




This quilt ('Ohio Star') was completely made by hand and by that I mean hand stitched because at this point I didn't have a sewing machine.

Skip on a few years and I have now taken up my patchwork again. i still have a lot to learn and would love to get more advanced with the types of patchwork that some women can create, however I have many books to refer to and the internet is a great source. I find it mostly very relaxing, depending what you are making you can sew watching tv, commutting or for more serious projects that require your machine I can go and work in my spare room or rather my workshop

I have easy access to my stash of fabrics. I think one of the main things I like about patchwork is the fabrics that you can choose from. Sometimes I just want to keep the fabric untouched, uncut because the colours or patterns can be stunning. I picked up a load of fabric at the Knitting and Stitching Show earlier this month.



Well I could go on and on but I'll finish off with a couple of photos of some bags that I am currently making for a customer. They are some totes in various colours. I love making these. They are practical and very strong and above all very pleasing on the eye.

blog and by all means check out my shop when you get a chance. Once I have finished this order I will be posting more new items.

All the best and if you have any queries or requests drop me a line.

X Fi