tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28391757616180954062024-03-13T12:01:18.145-04:00Nature Walk CraftsNature Walk Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06636690432975483189noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839175761618095406.post-70288539008076461452010-03-23T22:06:00.009-04:002010-03-23T23:25:47.221-04:00Spring Fashion Fever<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I don't know about you, but the beginning of Spring always makes me feel like updating my wardrobe. So, start saving your money and check out some of these fabulous Spring finds from Etsy!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Check out this lovely coral colored skirt from LoverlyMiss. It's casual enough to wear as an everyday piece but it's certainly not dull. It looks versatile and wonderfully comfortable.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40037004"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6l7y26X3NI/AAAAAAAAAHU/LLudtjvvcFw/s320/il_430xN.121153295.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452024937572719826" style="cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40037004"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Medium Coral Pleated Skirt With Vintage Button</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Next up is this beautiful shawl from LoonsLoom. This shawl looks perfect for Spring because you can wrap it like a scarf for those chillier days and then let it hang around your shoulders when the sun comes out. The color and texture are also simply gorgeous!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43045188"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6l3FKULiFI/AAAAAAAAAG8/8hC3n1PQRTc/s200/il_fullxfull.131419632.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452019754460743762" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43045188"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Spring Balloon Shawl by LoonsLoom</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Now we can't forget the perfect professional shirt for Spring. This top from Zareya isn't your everyday button up, it's appropriate for work but has a definite sense of style, flair, and class. Its fresh design is perfect for Spring.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6l3E-Qz3jI/AAAAAAAAAG0/T5fhr7RvDiI/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.126373556.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 190px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6l3E-Qz3jI/AAAAAAAAAG0/T5fhr7RvDiI/s200/il_fullxfull.126373556.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452019751225384498" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41569861"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pinstriped Nautical Tunic Top by Zareya</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">These are one of my favorite Spring items. These shoes by HydraHeart are soft and simple yet they posses a unique style and charm. I find this particular shade of green to be delightful but you can get these in a variety of colors.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43337345"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 168px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6l3EdfnUZI/AAAAAAAAAGs/fSd5IHN8IKM/s200/il_430xN.132423815.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452019742429106578" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43337345"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Spring Equinox Flat by HydraHeart</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Spring is the time to play with color, pattern, and texture in your wardrobe so have fun and get inspired!</span></span></div>Nature Walk Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06636690432975483189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839175761618095406.post-50345189264257411902010-03-17T23:13:00.008-04:002010-03-18T01:59:25.570-04:00A Foolproof Guide to Photographing Your Work<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Taking good photography of your work is important even if you don't sell it online. With photographs handy, it's easy to show off your talent to friends and loved ones. If you do sell online, good photographs can make all the difference. It can also be a lot of fun!<br /><br />Ok, so here are the four essential things that you need when photographing your work:<br /><br />1. Natural Sunlight!<br />2. A Neutral Background<br />3. Clear Focusing<br />4. A Flattering Composition<br /><br />1. Natural Light</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">So you've probably heard before to always take your photos in natural light but there are a few additional tips to keep in mind. Look at the three photos below:</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6Gx1oM1vwI/AAAAAAAAAF8/aLb4RuyTcWk/s1600-h/yellow+light.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6Gx1oM1vwI/AAAAAAAAAF8/aLb4RuyTcWk/s200/yellow+light.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449832558977466114" style="cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 200px; " /></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6Gw0jE-zcI/AAAAAAAAAFs/68ZbEjMfEcU/s1600-h/direct+light.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6Gw0jE-zcI/AAAAAAAAAFs/68ZbEjMfEcU/s200/direct+light.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449831440910831042" style="cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px; " /></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6Gw03LPQoI/AAAAAAAAAF0/cNjGKO00TjY/s1600-h/white+light.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6Gw03LPQoI/AAAAAAAAAF0/cNjGKO00TjY/s200/white+light.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449831446305784450" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 196px; " /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The light in the first image is from full spectrum light bulbs. The light bulbs give the picture a yellow tint that looks ok but not great.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The second image was taken with the sun shining directly on the earrings. The direct light created the harsh shadows and washed out the color! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The third photo was taken on a well lit window sill but the sun was not shining directly through the window. The diffused light makes the photo bright and the colors clear. So remember, diffused, natural light is always best.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;">2. A Neutral Background</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A neutral background is the next step to a successful picture. See the two pictures below:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6G0tnj9OpI/AAAAAAAAAGE/y5LHaXjEpNQ/s1600-h/carpet.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6G0tnj9OpI/AAAAAAAAAGE/y5LHaXjEpNQ/s200/carpet.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449835719901919890" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6G0t4xAPUI/AAAAAAAAAGM/rWVvptwKNnE/s1600-h/without+prop.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6G0t4xAPUI/AAAAAAAAAGM/rWVvptwKNnE/s200/without+prop.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449835724520045890" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 125px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>In the first picture, it's hard to tell where the carpet ends and the earrings begin! You also want to avoid including miscellaneous objects in the background which also take the focus away from your work. You don't want your viewer to associate your piece with the half-empty cup that's sitting on your kitchen counter.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The second picture gives a crisp, clean view of the earrings, suggesting to the viewer that they're ready and waiting to be worn!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Of course plenty of people use props in their photos to continue a motif or set a certain tone and that can be very fun. The key is to use the props in a way that accentuates, not detracts from the piece. In the photo below, I still used a white base but I added a dried rose in the background for effect:</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6G0umphvdI/AAAAAAAAAGU/efIna8IlRPA/s1600-h/with+prop.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6G0umphvdI/AAAAAAAAAGU/efIna8IlRPA/s200/with+prop.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449835736836718034" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 128px; " /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;">3. Clear Focusing</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Most point and shoot digital cameras are set so that if you push the capture button down just half way before you actually take the picture, the camera will automatically focus. Also, if you are taking a picture of something small and detailed, make sure you put you camera on the "macro" setting which is usually denoted by a small flower on the back of your camera body. Compare these two detail shots to see how much focus can make a difference:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6G7CRUnZZI/AAAAAAAAAGc/GYNcj0JS7xk/s1600-h/blurry+detail.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6G7CRUnZZI/AAAAAAAAAGc/GYNcj0JS7xk/s200/blurry+detail.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449842671779014034" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 140px; " /></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6G7Cud3mTI/AAAAAAAAAGk/eOMOJAw33BY/s1600-h/clear+detail.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S6G7Cud3mTI/AAAAAAAAAGk/eOMOJAw33BY/s200/clear+detail.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449842679602452786" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 117px; " /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The second photo is much more appealing and helpful to a viewer who is trying to see detail.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;">4. A Flattering Composition</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In order to get a flattering composition, just keep in mind how someone who has never seen your object before would want to see it for the first time. This means considering the angle of the object, how much of the object to include, and where the object is in relation to the frame of the picture.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>These are four simple steps you can take to give your work the flattering depiction it deserves. You don't have to have a fancy camera or be a professional photographer to take beautiful and appealing photos. Also, remember, taking photos can be really fun. After some practice with the basics, feel free to experiment and see what you can come up with to highlight you work!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><br /></div></div></div></div>Nature Walk Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06636690432975483189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839175761618095406.post-2600801886415998752010-03-15T01:57:00.009-04:002010-03-15T02:33:18.543-04:00Crafty Blogs for Crafty People<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Ok, so you may have noticed that I've been changing the look of my blog a lot. I've been trying to get a feel for what looks best and I think after all that messing around and all those blogger template tutorials I read, I'm going to keep it simple. However, all of my research has allowed me to stumble across some great crafty blogs. I thought I would share two of them here.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Feeling Stitchy is very inviting blog with a clean, fresh design. Many of the posts are dedicated to, well, stitching and embroidery, but the also have posts on many other craft topics and a wonderful series about starting your own craft blog! They also have a ton of links to other great sites and resources for crafters.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.feelingstitchy.com"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S53NVfnZvJI/AAAAAAAAAFc/7DrKAl9drVk/s400/4254152440_420f4b4ec0_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448736893335878802" style="cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 137px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Visit the blog at www.feelingstitchy.com</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Another blog that I have thoroughly enjoyed is Apartment Therapy. They feature decorated spaces, homes and apartments in a wide range of styles to suit a variety of tastes. The inspiring pictures alone are worth visiting this blog for. However, they also feature countless diy projects, and tips for a cleaner, greener, and more fun living space.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S53RSqy7-dI/AAAAAAAAAFk/M-eOrUQccME/s400/Picture+3.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448741242843953618" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 34px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Visit the blog at www.apartmenttherapy.com</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">My favorite blogs are the ones that inspire me and open the doors of possibilities. Do you read any blogs that do those things for you?</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S53NVfnZvJI/AAAAAAAAAFc/7DrKAl9drVk/s1600-h/4254152440_420f4b4ec0_o.jpg"></a></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div></div></div>Nature Walk Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06636690432975483189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839175761618095406.post-78705875120504011032010-03-13T21:41:00.008-05:002010-03-13T22:41:29.264-05:00Featured Etsy Artists<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">So today I thought I would start things off right by featuring some Etsy artists!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Frayed and Fancy makes wonderful accessories with beautiful fabrics. Here is a freshly listed item that is feminine, unique, and fun! Click the picture to access the listing.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre-wrap; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42559950" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.129759800.jpg" alt="black poppy ribbon belt" width="210" height="304" border="0" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Black Poppy Ribbon Belt</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Next from Bluecricket are these lovely Ink flower gift tags. Bluecricket offers a wide variety of handcrafted cards and gift tags. Click the picture below to visit her shop!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre-wrap; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42203819" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.128541202.jpg" alt="ink flower gift tags" width="300" height="234" border="0" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Ink Flower Gift Tags</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap;">I love this piece from Little Lids. The shop is full of adorable hats for babies, you'll want to find a baby just to dress them up!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39229574" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.118408231.jpg" alt="infant floppy hat" width="240" height="234" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Infant Floppy Hat with Striped Ribbon Bow</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">I love to discover great things on Etsy and this will be one of many posts that feature wonderful artists.</span></span></div>Nature Walk Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06636690432975483189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839175761618095406.post-30165052703138207472010-03-12T22:11:00.004-05:002010-07-05T16:17:22.600-04:00The Beginning<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I've been doing so much research into blogging within the last few days, and it's kind of overwhelming. There are so many great blogs out there and it's easy to spend hours jumping from one to the next. I'm still in the process of figuring out exactly what the content of my blog is going to be and its great to find so much inspiration.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Right now I'm thinking of including information about Nature Walk Crafts, crafting how-tos, other wonderful Etsy sellers, and other websites, blogs, books of interest. How does that sound? I'm hoping this will evolve into a place that fosters creativity and sparks imagination!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S5sqPND60YI/AAAAAAAAADo/ql1DC3JfvPU/s1600-h/DSC02440.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p8eLuLedF3Y/S5sqPND60YI/AAAAAAAAADo/ql1DC3JfvPU/s320/DSC02440.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447994614927249794" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 291px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite pairs from Nature Walk Crafts!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><br /></span></div>Nature Walk Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06636690432975483189noreply@blogger.com0