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Etsy is ramping up for valentines and there are lots and lots of fabulous items. Hearts and love letters are there but there are also so many different beautiful items. Check out the below for some ideas. 'Be My Valentine' by TheAccesoriesNook

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Delighted to have had my treasury featured on Twelve Month Of Etsy Wonderdulness by The Painted Rabbit. Article below.Twelve Months of Etsy Wonderfulness In honor of the new year I decided to put together a special treat just for you, 12 months of Etsy. These Treasuries take individual items and turn them into beautiful, moving, and even emotional collages. Whether your looking through these

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Am delighted to have won the Etsy Ireland Treasury Challenge, the theme was Winter Time and I went for "Winter Cosiness - A Dash of Red". Christmas to me is the colour red ! and I love the way it added depth to the treasury.See full treasury just below 'Winter Cosiness - A Dash of Red' by

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There is nothing l like more than resting up with some good magazines. I love colour, design and find I get lots of inspiration from the pages of a magazine. It is therefore with surprise that I am finding myself more and more lost in the pages of a good online mag.Check the following outPapercut which focuses on fashion, culture and art. Amazing photoshoots and some very interesting articles. In

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Last week our team on EtsyIreland ran a challenge to find the best "comfort" themed treasury. It was a cold evening last week when I settled down to pull together this treasury. We were required to list at least 6 Irish sellers but no problem there all 12 of mine were Craftirelandteam members. The theme came really quickly and just love the mix of dark grey, crisp embers, makes me want to snuggle

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Check out my etsy shop for some new autumn winter designs. Lots of colour and quirkly gold and silver pieces. "Like" my facebook page for special offers, updates etc....

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'Golden Moments in Ireland' by lilabelledesign Just thought this would be a lovely compilation, golden tones across jewellery, sewed items, photography, card making. Happy Autumn all ;o)Join me on facebookhttp://

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'Many Shades of Irish Green' by lilabelledesign A treasury depicting the many shades of green. Lots of talented Irish sellers here....

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Wow, has been a busy few weeks. Did flowers for a fabulous wedding, check out the photos below. The vintage feel of this wedding inspired me to make some vintage inspired jewellery. Check the pieces out on VINTAGE INSPIRED lila.Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayervar so = new SWFObject("http://www.db798.com/pictobrowser.swf", "PictoBrowser", "500", "500", "8", "#DDDDDD");

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'lady in white' by Balanced lovely in lace, pearls and silk

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'Amber and Slate' by magpieandbutton Autumn hues of fiery amber and red are cooled down by calm blue and shale greys. Gorgeous Irish items from the craftyirelandteam.

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'Old and New~~Summer and Fall' by Momsvintagetreasures

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'Sapphire September' by lilabelledesign Lovely items in sapphire, september's birthstone

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Just found out that I could copy and paste one post I had done on the Etsy Ireland blog to my own blog, fabulous ;o) See below a writeup I did on colour a few weeks back. "Hi All, Margo from lilabelledesign here. Finally I get around to writing this post about a topic close to my heart, colour. I love it in all forms, whether on its own or clashing/ working alongside other colours.Below is

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With a love for all things bridal and jewellery I often spend hours browsing magazines. Was delighted to find a lovely article with lots of fabulous bridal items which you can get on etsy.I list some of the shops below, have fun checking them outSTATIONERY Graph paper patterns, pocket-size programs that unfold to inform, and record theme invitations push the envelope.Miniature envelopes

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It was a nice surprise to open my email after a few days away to see an email from cuteable.com saying that they had listed one of my items on their site. Thanks Lynsey for including my earrings. These pretty earrings are so eye catching. The white gold plated flower has a matte finish and a tiny cubic zirconia stone in the centre. The dark pink quartz stone is faceted and catches the light

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Thanks to Ruth from Nice Day Designs for including some of my pieces on a writeup on Tinkerbelle's Bridal Blog. Check out the 3rd instalment (Wedding Jewellery) where my hairclips get a mention.Tinkerbelle is an Irish bride-to-be currently revelling in planning her wedding. Her blog is a way for her to collect and organise ideas and things that inspire her. The focus of her blog in her own

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Murano glass is so delicate and pretty and I love picking up pieces with beautiful color combinations. Interesting history as well...Murano is a little island very close to Venice, glass making here can be traced to the 7th century. In 1291, the Venetian Republic ordered glassmakers to move their foundries to Murano because the glassworks represented a fire danger in Venice, whose buildings were

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I have spent the weekend working on some bridal pieces, see my shop for some of the latest. Took a break today and went to see Bloom in the Phoenix Park. Fell totally in love with the arrangement above, how cool would this be in a vintage style wedding, fab fab fab ;o)

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Aside from jewellery, another of my great passion is flowers. I love arranging and making different combinations and colours, much like putting pieces of jewellery together I guess! I was delighted when a wedding I did the flowers for was published in the summer edition of "Irish Brides". Check out Adrian & Helen's beautiful wedding in Christchurch Cathedral, reception afterwards at Number Six,

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This is my latest fav piece of jewellery. This pretty eyecatching necklace is made with tiny red bamboo coral stones, carved bone filigree and a blue lucite flower. The colors work together beautifully. It is finished with a small extender for the chain and this is completed with 3 pieces of red bamboo coral.Summer sun; warm, sandy beaches are just some of the images conjured up when looking at

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Over the years I have come across some fabulous blogs. I find these everywhere, magazines, radio, web etc etc etc. Below are some of my favourites across different categories including; fashion, interior design, food and listed either Ireland, UK or world.Fashion Blogs - Irish Style By NumbersA texan lady living in Dublin. "I’m an ordinary girl who likes to be pretty and thrifty. Looking good

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Some more fab items from Irish team members on Etsy. Check out my "strawberries and cream" bracelet. Please click here or on image below, pop over to treasury and comment. The more comments these get the more publicity and this is always good ;o)Thanks ooakie for including me.In ooakie's shop you'll find ONE OF A KIND hand-made items. Letizia's favourite things to make are Wine Glass Charms,

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Thanks to Fiona from Patchwork Delights for including me in the "Beautiful Ireland" treasury. Lovely to see such fab items from such talented irish team members. Click on the link and leave some comments , treasuries do not last long so get over there now ;o)

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Just made another purchase to add to my jewellery empire ;o) my first bead loom. A bead loom looks like a smaller version of a loom that might be used to make fabric (like above). Instead of just beading on a single strand, loom beading will allow me to make intricate patterns faster.Never used one before and it looks complex but am ready to get stuck in. Have lots of ideas in my head; bridal

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Lots and lots of markets happening in Dublin. Was only aware of a few until I went looking for some. If you know of others let me know and I will add the details.The Crafty MarketWhen: the first and third Sunday of every monthWhere: Shebeen Chic, Georges Street, Dublin, see mapFor more details, click hereBrocante MarketWhen: the first and third Sunday of every monthWhere: New Market Square,

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Well done to six talented Etsy Ireland team members who are featured in the May/June issue of Prudence magazine in a feature called 'Which Craft'.See more detail at the Etsy Ireland blog ;o)

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I call these bracelets "cluster bracelets", I love making as they allow me delve through my entire bead selection looking for inspiration. I do have to reign myself in as some colours do not work but I think these two do! Check out hereMore Details -"Strawberries and Cream" BraceletMore Details - Summer Bracelet

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Yes I am loving these wood beads. The colours are bright, the beads are big yet light and ribbon goes beautifully with them. Perfect for brightening up an outfit and really affordable. See these in my shop.

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I have just been featured in my first treasury. Made my day ;o) Thanks podgy00 for including me. Link to TreasuryMy Hairpins Listed

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Selling on Etsy has allowed me meet lots of new people. Today I would like to introduce Evelyn from Sumikoshop."My name is Evelyn, I’m 29 years old and the mother of a beautiful boy named Brian. I live in a tourist town by sea, in Italy. I spend a lot of time with my son, which is why I can spare the time to create and experiment with new things. I am crazy about travelling and would gladly

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Morning All. Have just published "Fab 5 on Friday" on Etsy Ireland Blog, see below.1.mukkymonkey-Happy Shopper Shoppng Bag - Daisies and Bluebells2.lightkeeping-Tan and pink flowers artisan lampwork bracelet and earrings set3.WeeCuteTreasures-Lemon Clothespin Fairy with Glittery Wand4.MedusaJewellery-Beaded Natural Feather Brooch in Green and Yellow5.vivienwalsh- vintage pearl flower and

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I was lucky to get my hands on these beautiful mosaic turquoise beads. Don't they look lovely with copper? ;o)

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Am so glad to be part of the Etsy Ireland team, lovely group of people and lots and lots of talent. We are all delighted and excited to see that the Etsy Ireland blog made it to the final top 6 nominees for the Best Specialist Blog in the Irish blog awards. Read more at the Etsy Ireland blog and see for yourself why it was nominated ;o)

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If you are looking for some inspiration or just a little eye candy pop along to Polyvore and see their really great mood boards.When is this going to end? by imgreatgal featuring Miu Miu bags

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Took this photo of snowdrops last week, was in my nan's garden and the sun had just come out, fab ;o)

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Getting ready for summer with white and pink beads! Check out my latest designs in my etsy store now.

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Head on over to the Crafty Ireland blog and enter. Hidden in some members shops are 13 letters, find them all and work out the jumbled phrase and you could win over €150 worth of fabulous, wondrous, stupendous original goodies from a selection of the Crafty Ireland team.

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I have been working on some more bridal pieces and have just started to uploaded these to my shop. "Cora" (bracelet and earrings) are made with ivory/off white swarovksi pearls. Two sizes of pearl are handwired into shape to form 3 rows. Very pretty and still very dramatic. See more like this in my online shop.

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I received a shipment of gold plated beads, lots and lots of them so have been experimenting with ideas. Love the fact that so many creations can be made from a simple bead ;o)

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These elegant long earrings feature swarovski cystals offset with a large round crystal (10mm). The earrings measure 2.75" in length from the tops of the wires (ie. where the earrings enter the ear). Even though these earrings are light they are still very dramatic and shine beautifully under the light.These earrings would suit bride/bridesmaids but are also perfect for a special occasion.View

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Have been busy creating more bridal pieces. The romantic necklace above features a swarovski crystal filigree flower, offset with ivory swarovski pearls. The earrings feature 15 swarovski crystals hand sewn to form drops. For further details check out my shop.

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I recently got my hands on some beautiful sponge coral and my first creation is the necklace above. Sponge coral is a natural organic substance; as it is farmed and not removed from the Coral Reef it does not cause the environmental damage associated with traditional corals. Sponge coral has a polished appearance and is available in such lovely colours as the pink above. Will be uploading to my

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I am now a member of Crafty Ireland. Looking forward to meeting more Irish crafters ;o)

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As a purveyor of beautiful jewelry I would like to introduce a relatively new entrant to the Dublin market. Cherry Orchard Design sources material from around the world so as to create individuality within all its designs. Beads are imported from Bali, Thailand, USA, Greece, China, Italy, Africa and of course our own native country, where they have been able to support Irish Designers in Glass

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I have been working on different designs for my bridal collection. Have started uploading these to etsy and will have more up over the coming weeks. The main materials I am using for this collection are freshwater pearls, swarovski crystal - different shapes and styles, and swarovski pearls. The colours can be changed on these and so work equally well for other members of the bridal party,

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Having a massive interest in everything to do with flowers it would be that some of my designs would include some aspects of this. This hairband is so dainty and pretty and the dash of pink crystal is just what is needed to catch the eye!To see more items like this visit my shop.

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Welcome to lila belle design. I create handmade jewellery using semi precious gemstones, swarovski crystal, pearls, sterling silver, designer glass and much much more. I am inspired by beautiful things and create jewellery which is unique and elegant. I love experimenting with colour and incorporating different techniques e.g sewing, weaving etc.I am available for custom orders, if you have any

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