Announcement    I come to Etsy from the indie writing scene, where I have been gradually succeeding as a fantasy author. In addition to my fictional creations, I am also having fun merchandising my estate sale finds. The illustrations I find in vintage books can enliven many projects of artisans and crafters. I look for illustrations that convey natural beauty or exciting historical eras. I think they will translate nicely into scrapbooks, collages, scanning for the development of new works of art, and simply framing them as art. I upcycle some of the illustrations myself into newly framed wall decor. As an independent creative businessperson, I've naturally always been attracted to Etsy. I'm excited to be a part of Etsy because I believe the economic future of humanity lies mainly in people supporting people instead of sweat shop factories and box stores. I've been an online seller since 2005 at my own websites and ebay where I also market my fantasy books and ebooks. I bring care and experience to my transactions with customers.