ETSY Feature ~ J Lynn Creations

My mom loves houseplants and has a large sunny back window filled with african violets, jade plants and many more.  She's always used popsicle sticks to prop up her little plants, so I was thrilled when I saw these stamped spoons from  J Lynn Creations.  Aren't they cute!?  I gave a couple to my mom for Mother's Day and she was thrilled!

Jacquie is a fellow member of the Cleveland Handmade Team and hand-stamps the most precious jewelry.  Her personalized treasures are perfect gifts for special occasions such as Mother's Day, Birthdays and Graduations.  I love the different metals and textures that Jacquie uses.  Below are a few of my favorite items from her shop. 

I encourage you to take some time to browse through Jacquie's shop!

Cleveland Handmade Giveaway ~ Stoneware Buttons

Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank all our supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in our members’ shops. This giveaway comes from CMS Designs. These handmade stoneware buttons will make great additions to your creations—be it your latest cowl, hand sewn purse, or cardigan! All glazes used are lead free and food safe. Backs are smooth and glazed.

Visit the Cleveland Handmade site for giveaway details and a link to artists' shops. You have until Wednesday, February 10 at noon EST to get your entry in, so commence browsing. There’s lots to discover!

Etsy Favorites ~ Lime Green Rhinestones

Last weekend it was 50 degrees here... a slight glimpse of Spring! Of course, Cleveland weather changes by the hour, and now it's now 10 degrees as I write this post! The Cleveland Home and Garden show is going on this week, so I've had visions of gardens, flowers and green grass! April isn't too far away (that's what we keep telling ourselves!) and pretty soon we'll be putting away our snow shovels and getting out our umbrellas.

I want to introduce you to an Etsy shop owned by fellow Cleveland Handmade member, Lea. Take a peek at Lime Green Rhinestones. Lea hand paints and embellishes umbrellas so you don't have to carry around a plain, boring, basic black umbrella again!


All of these are hand painted, embellished, whimsical and fully functional rain umbrellas! Aren't they cute! You'll definitely be the center of attention when you carry one of these! Click on any of the photos or this link { linky } to check out Lea's shop today!

Beautiful items, Lea ♥

Cleveland Handmade Giveaway ~ Italian Earrings from Erika Originals

Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank all our supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in our members’ shops. This giveaway comes from Erika Originals. Images from a vintage French dictionary and a vintage atlas showing the cities of Rome, Naples, and Milan are placed into vintage brass settings and covered with waterproof resin to make these fabulous Italian Earrings. The posts and earnuts are made of surgical steel.

Visit Cleveland Handmade for contest information and learn how to enter to win! This is a great time to browse the shops of Cleveland artists. You have until Wednesday, February 3 at noon EST to get your entry in. There’s lots to discover!

Cleveland Handmade Giveaway ~ Felted Scarf

It's chilly out, so now is the perfect time to check out the latest giveaway from Cleveland Handmade!

Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank all our supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in our members’ shops. This giveaway comes from über-talented fiber artist Shannon Okey of Knitgrrl Studio. This delightful, 100% one-of-a-kind wet felted scarf is made from fine local Great Lakes–area wool. The wool is wet felted, cut to size, and individually hand-dyed. The result is an incredibly soft, functional piece of art. Visit Cleveland Handmade for instructions on entering this giveaway!

Treasury Love!

Many thanks to Tricia of LazyT Crochet for including me in her 'Sweet' treasury! (that's me in the lower left hand corner!!). I'm still learning how to get screenshots, so bear with me! All of these items are from the Cleveland Handmade Team on Etsy. Search 'clevelandteam' and discover the many talented artisans from Northeast Ohio!

Also check out LazyT's shop - her crocheted and knitted items are amazing and now is the perfect weather for her beautiful items. I've had my eye on this capelet for a while. I love the color!

Cleveland Handmade Giveaway ~ Bead Crochet Bracelet

Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank all our wonderful supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in member shops.

This beautiful red and purple glass bead crochet bracelet from Leah Ana Designs closes with a sterling silver clasp. The crochet design allows it to stretch slightly from 7 to 8.5 inches.

Visit the Cleveland Handmade site for all contest details!

Cleveland Handmade Giveaway ~ Lucky Wishbone Earrings

Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank all our wonderful supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in member shops.

These simple Lucky Wishbone earrings from La Petite Fleur are hand forged from 16-gauge* sterling silver wire into delicate thin blades in the front. Light texture is evidence of their handmade nature. The earrings are tumbled to a high polish. Wishbones gracefully hang just a hair shy of 1-5/8 inches from top to bottom in the front. The backs are a bit shorter. These elegant earrings are sure to become a favorite.

Visit the Cleveland Handmade site for all contest details!

Cleveland Handmade Giveaway ~ Handmade Mug

Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank all our wonderful supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in member shops. You can win this gorgeous handmade mug generously donated by Tracy Shea of SheaClay Pottery.

Handcrafted on the potter’s wheel, this stoneware cup measures 4″ H x 5-1/4″ W and holds 12 ounces of your fave concoction. It is dishwasher- and microwave-safe, as well as lead-free.
Click here to enter the giveaway.

This is a great time to discover the talent of many Cleveland artists!

Cleveland Handmade Giveaway ~ Felted Carmen Headband

Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank all our wonderful supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in member shops. We’re giving you the chance to win this Carmen headband in red generously donated by Cleveland Handmade member la petite libellule.

This sweet headband is made from hand-felted recycled wool and cashmere sweaters and embellished with a bead center. She slides on a covered elastic band that fits most. Easy and functional but ultra stylish greenwear. A great way to wear school colors and be fashionably rah-rah-sis-boom-bah! Or simply enjoy the sophistication of black and red. This headband features a 3-1/2″ large black flower, a 2-1/2″ red flower, and a 1-1/2″ plaid flower. (The statue featured in the photo is the work of artist

Denise Buckley and is used with her permission.)

All you have to do is visit Cleveland Handmade for details. You have until Wednesday, October 21 at noon EST to get your entry in, so commence browsing. There’s lots to discover!

Cleveland Handmade Giveaway ~ Bubbling Spring Earrings

Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank our wonderful supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in member shops. We’re giving you the chance to win these Bubbling Spring earrings generously donated by Cleveland Handmade member Rosemarie Hanus of Spawn of Flame. These earrings feature Spawn of Flame lampwork beads made by Rosemarie, sterling silver flying saucer beads, and beautiful aquamarine Swarovski brand crystals. The color is calm and refreshing, like a fresh bubbling spring. These earrings are light and comfortable, and are sure to please! So pretty!


There are just a few simple things you need to do to enter. First, visit the Spawn of Flame shop and take a look around. Then either visit our artists page or search Etsy for the “clevelandteam” tag and check out some items from other Cleveland Handmade member artists. Go to Cleveland Handmade and leave a comment on the contest post telling us your favorite item from the Spawn of Flame shop AND your favorite item from another Cleveland Handmade shop, and you’ll be entered to win. It’s that simple!


You have until Wednesday, September 23 at noon EST to get your entry in, so start browsing. There’s lots to discover!

Cleveland Handmade Contest!!

Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank all our wonderful supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in member shops. We’re giving you the chance to win this Time Flies bracelet generously donated by Cleveland Handmade member Robin’s Egg Blue. Time Flies is a one-of-a-kind bracelet made from antique pocket watch gears, a brass swallow charm, vintage glass beads, vintage brass chain, and a vintage brass clasp—it hooks onto the last gear. It is 7-1/2 inches long.

Visit us at Cleveland Handmade for contest details. Contest runs through Wednesday, September 9 at noon EST.