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Etsy Finds: The Space Between


Story by mtraub Published on October 21, 2009 in Spotlight	Photo by PubliqueShop

Editing has always been inherent to my meaning; as a journaler, I tend to erase before I reach the end of the clause. In art and nature, negative space suggests a graceful inverse of our experience, a non-design for every design. The technique of laser cutting creates an absence of material that evokes intricacy in both texture and light. These Etsy Finds experiment in the tangible: paper, felt, metal, wood, vinyl, leather, and plastic, but also in that alluringly elusive medium of space.

Art Deco Teardrop Earrings

By infraredstudio, $90.

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You Are The Beez Neez UNFRAMED

By julene, $65.

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Spirograph Wooden Magnets - Set of 4

By Polymath, $12.

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Laura Necklace

By clementinerex, $52.

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loop leaf ottoman

By meganauman, $750.

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Shadow Petal Bracelet

By aOlive, $30.

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Vinyl record necklace

By arohasilhouettes, $50.

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PinUp Mobile

By SaltyandSweet, $30.

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Golden Lace Leather Necklace

By eninaj, $98.

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Reflection Red Oak Coffee Table

By tloewy23, $999.

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Little Celtic Purse in Olive

By twilightandfiligree, $68.

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Chunky Folded Bangle

By muku, $40.

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Thumb War by John Hersey

By imprintsfcb, $45.

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Charming Wood 'Rounds' Necklace

By hendersondrygoods, $155.

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Waves Notebook Cover

By engrave, $60.

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Laser Cut Wood Lamp - Rain on Water

By RonMacken, $128.

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Victorian Doll House Kit

By VictorianDollhouse, $87.95.

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Spoke Bracelet

By andrea8779, $39.95.

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WING AND PRAYER Black

By MijuAndYou, $32.

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Thumbelina / Laser cut Shadow Puppet

By IsabellasArt, $20.

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Owl Family - Bamboo Mobile

By petitcollage, $68.

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Flowers Salvaged Paper Notebook

By ohsogood, $12.

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Deer Trivet in pink felt

By peppersprouts, $35.

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small gray laser head

By sfettingis, $75.

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5 Wooden Birds

From littlearty, $2.50.

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podling- silver stardust

By J2Jewelry, $32.

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Laser Cut Felt Necklace Red

By chiharusato, $20.

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Ship in a bottle bar stool

By Slowshirts, $395.

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Modern Animal Clock - Owl

By decoylab, $68.

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A feather in your cap (brooch).

By littlemiso, $14.

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world landmarks acrylic ring set

By plastique, $24.

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Leather Pleated Scarf

By MaidenArt, $591.

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Laser cut Leather clutch bag

By hannahsas, $65.

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Abstract Coral Necklace

By BeauAndStella, $36.

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PopMat Paper Placemats - Birdcage

By PubliqueShop, $20.

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ACRYLIC 7.5 inch FAUX glass DOILY

By archicraft, $8.

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Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:40 a.m.

VintageEye

wonderful!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:43 a.m.

Fairyfolk

SUCH interesting patterns! Very pleasing collection.
Blessings and magic.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:43 a.m.

KnockKnocking

Amazing finds every one, but that dollhouse is trully a work of art!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:43 a.m.

SmallEarthVintage

Love this! So many beautiful things (and great holiday gift ideas) here.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:43 a.m.

coolranchstudio

i love the owl mobile. beautiful finds!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:44 a.m.

VintageEyeFashion

i can get lost in the patterns and the spaces in between!
lovely picks!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:44 a.m.

strandsoflight

Oh my gosh, these are all absolutely gorgeous!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:45 a.m.

lovesmenot

i love the victorian dollhouse kit so, so much. i always wanted one of those...

gorgeous picks, the jewelry is especially good!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:45 a.m.

blackbirdtees

the space between is oh so lovely.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:47 a.m.

RageHaus

Stunning! I'm a big fan of julene's work.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:47 a.m.

stitchntyme

Interesting theme, love it and especially the PopMat Paper Placemats Birdcage!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:48 a.m.

KellyBaldwinDesign

Beautiful idea for the finds Michelle!!!! I'm going to seek out some more!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:48 a.m.

SimpleJoysPaperie

Wonderful examples for this article!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:48 a.m.

Vanessa

This makes my eyes bug out. So much awesomeness!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:49 a.m.

rollerscait

All gorgeous, artful pieces!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:50 a.m.

MicheleMichelSilver

Love Poppy mat, public shop. I wonder if they will have a christmas tree for the holidays... or a turkey.

Great selection, I love negative space.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:51 a.m.

KellyBaldwinDesign

Oh yes...this sweet necklace was a recent addition to my faves by wontonlove.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:51 a.m.

VeraVague

these picks bring to mind the very intricate art of paper cutting. there are some amazing artists of this genre out there (some here on etsy)...
Check out the mindblowing work of Aoyama Hina, a Japanese artist out of France, among others (can be found at toxel.com, march 22 2009).
Fantastic finds!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:51 a.m.

SoStinkingSweet

Amazing! Beautiful designs!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:52 a.m.

MilkGlassVintage

Aaaahhhh! I love every single thing in the post.... I'm a paper-holic with a woodgrain fetish, and anything with silhouettes, scherenschnitte or any other papercraft makes me weak in the knees. **swooning in Vermont**

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:52 a.m.

lovelygifts

Some v ery nice items! Love the dollhouse!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:53 a.m.

BabbidgePatch

Beautiful work featured !

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:53 a.m.

mudpuppy

So amazing, I am fascinated by all of them! Have you seen the tiny Scottish tenements? My personal favorites http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:58 a.m.

lassandaliasdeana

pretty items! ;)

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:59 a.m.

opendoorstudio

great article I love that you have featured these artists! some fresh finds here!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:04 p.m.

finestimaginary

Nice! I work with laser cuts, too, check my store :)

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:04 p.m.

RomanceCatsAndWhimsy

Very intriquing and interesting picks. Enjoyed it! :)

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:07 p.m.

PunchDrunkPrincess

I heart papercut art

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:07 p.m.

maryjanefrances

love! i have some great outline brooches too!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:07 p.m.

cassidycay

Fabulous! Love it!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:14 p.m.

FruitionJewelry

Great collection!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:14 p.m.

MelroseFields

Amazing items..

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:16 p.m.

SquidInkKollective

I really love the laser cut honeycomb bamboo necklace I got from The Harbinger Co.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:17 p.m.

pinkparchmentsoaps

These are all amazing!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:21 p.m.

beautifulbridget

these are all absolutely gorgeous!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:23 p.m.

riricreations

I never cease to be AMAZED at the creativity and wide array of gorgeous creations here on etsy~Stunning collection!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:23 p.m.

fallenpeach

beautiful selections

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:24 p.m.

aBreathofFrenchair

Love the clock!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:25 p.m.

Aquanetta

wonderful picks with negative space!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:26 p.m.

fantasybeader

Very beautiful finds!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:27 p.m.

Amievoltaire

Love negative space!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:32 p.m.

Radness

Fantasic picks!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:34 p.m.

ChloesRuffleButt

These are lovely!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:37 p.m.

prettylittlethieves

so many new favorites. really wonderful finds.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:40 p.m.

AroshaTwists

I love your selections, Michelle. It's all so clean, modern and stylish. The necklace by Eninaj is a work of art.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:40 p.m.

pinkytoeclothing

Incredible picks as always. I love the clean lines of the laser cuts, beautiful.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:41 p.m.

LondonParticulars

Great stuff!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:41 p.m.

girltuesdayjewelry

I have to agree with prettylittlethieves--"so many new favorites."
I have to take a closer look at the acrylic doily...

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:43 p.m.

seababejewelry

My favorite kind of space!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:44 p.m.

4TheSparrowsNest

What a beautiful and unique article; I love the attention to negative space here.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:45 p.m.

edithandlulu

Cool stuff.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:45 p.m.

thelittlecrocodile

Wow! I love all of the furniture pieces, especially the ship in a bottle stools!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:45 p.m.

FoosieDesign

thank you! these are fabulous finds!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:46 p.m.

PrimaryRedux

I.....love.....this.......article....yummmmmm

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:48 p.m.

bstrung

I love all of your choices. The paper pendant is awesome.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:49 p.m.

tealandgold

Great stuff, wish we had a cnc laser cutter. one day.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:54 p.m.

mykonos

everything are sooo pretty!! lovely!!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:55 p.m.

cupofsnowflakes

Love your finds! Laser cutting makes things look magic

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:57 p.m.

ConservationClothing

Stunning..these laser cut pieces are so intricate & mesmerizing.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 12:59 p.m.

J2Jewelry

I just squealed like a schoolgirl and clapped my hands! Awesome!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1 p.m.

JoyandWhimsy

Interesting piece. This Native American Cowboy vintage book is composed of artwork by Perceval that looks laser cut throughout, but I guess they didn't have lasers back then so don't know how he did it...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1 p.m.

Oriol

yeah!
the post and the items talking about the space, the laser cutting and designing about the "nowhere" is great!

L ve it a L t!!!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:04 p.m.

MarchiMadeIt

do all these people do the laser work them self? or can we send our work out and have someone else do the laser cut with our design, and still sell it on etsy?

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:05 p.m.

lbapparel

super wicked stuff!!!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:08 p.m.

uniqueeuphoria

Love it!

Here is another site all about space:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

Check it out!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:11 p.m.

moonscreations

such a beautiful collection!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:12 p.m.

MarchiMadeIt

I found my own answer. Assembled parts=handmade.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:12 p.m.

GreetingsthatGrow

Fantastic collection of creative beauty indeed!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:17 p.m.

recycledwares

what elaborate and delicate items - i had to at least add 4 or 5 to my favorites.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:20 p.m.

kukkilintu

Very interesting technique and lovely items!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:20 p.m.

SaltyandSweet

Lasers.... Pyew! Pyew! Pyew!

RE: MarchiMadelt: I draw each and every figure and work the laser cutter myself when I have access to it. Most of the time, I work with someone who cuts my figures, which I then assemble.

In my opinion, this shouldn't be any different from a knitter buying yarn at a shop... surely not all knitters shear sheep and spin their own yarn, right?

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:23 p.m.

Crafterall

Awesome collection! Wonderful finds! So many of my own faves here, and new lovelies as well. :D

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:36 p.m.

TrilbyMade

some great designs here.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:43 p.m.

ArtisticIntentions

Wow! Great designs!! Very interesting pics!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:45 p.m.

PixelWildChild

Interesting use of negative space in many of the items above... wow! the creativity of people always amaze me ;O)

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:49 p.m.

squidart

Love it! The jewelry is just stunning.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:51 p.m.

modernfigurative

I don't know, maybe my single favorite post?? I can not find a single item here that I wouldn't love to have!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:51 p.m.

BululuStudio

Absolutely brilliant finds Etsy, love them all.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:55 p.m.

infraredstudio

Thanks for including me in this feature. : )

Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:58 p.m.

BeadsInTheBelfry

great concept and collection!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 2:09 p.m.

TataniaRosa

Wow beautiful choices :)

Oct. 21, 2009 at 2:12 p.m.

VixVintage

So much to love here! Thank-you!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 2:16 p.m.

craftpile

overwhelmed with the talent here. Wow!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 2:16 p.m.

worksofwhimsy

Great idea for an Etsy Finds!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 2:19 p.m.

midnightcoiler

Beautiful laser cut items!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 2:27 p.m.

endofthedaycrafting

WONDERFUL & I love seeing the talent on ETSY!!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 2:39 p.m.

ohsogood

Beautiful theme. Thank you for including my notebook amongst all this sensational talent :)

Oct. 21, 2009 at 2:39 p.m.

go2girl

Really great finds! Loving all of the jewelry here. The Shadow Petal Bracelet is beautiful!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 2:41 p.m.

sonyarasi

I love this collection!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 2:50 p.m.

ColinFrancisDesign

Well hey! Thanks for the nod in the 'Related Items'...nice to see us laser-geeks getting some press (= Great picks!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 2:51 p.m.

amybsjewelry

What an amazing collection! I love laser cutting...I used to cut everything by hand with a jeweler's saw!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 2:52 p.m.

WrapMeInCouture

Good one! Another idea is burn out velvet where the cut away space creates the texture and pattern in the fabric of the scarf.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 2:56 p.m.

WrapMeInCouture

Good one! Another idea is burn out velvet where the cut away space creates the texture and pattern in the fabric of the scarf.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:04 p.m.

EdensWake

So much amazing stuff in this post! Love it! :)

Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:10 p.m.

candythomasgourdart

Wonderful laser cut items!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:11 p.m.

incoldstorage

Fascinating!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:15 p.m.

baconsquarefarm

unique, creative, amazing, eclectic designs are found on Etsy. amazed each day by there talent.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:20 p.m.

Krystyna81

gorgeous!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:21 p.m.

juubie

I must have a Meat is Murder cutting board... I think right now!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:24 p.m.

planworks

Sensational!!!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:28 p.m.

amitiedesigns

wonderful!!! :0) Love them all!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:32 p.m.

amitiedesigns

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Does this fit the theme of "Space between"?

Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:35 p.m.

thecluelesscrafter

A neat round up. I'm more pleased that I got those mats from Publiqueshop for my mother-in-law's birthday. Cannot wait to see them on the table come the holidays.

Anyone else have them?

Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:38 p.m.

lilyja

Wow!!! What gorgeous gorgeous finds!!
Love them all!!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:40 p.m.

poppyfox

unique collection, i love it!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:42 p.m.

StudioCherie

I am really drawn to these too. Thank you so much for the great examples.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 4:13 p.m.

BanglesButtonsBeads

yay for well placed negative space

Oct. 21, 2009 at 4:13 p.m.

Tias

Very interesting stuff...

Oct. 21, 2009 at 4:21 p.m.

CarolineUnderwood

Great theme! I make black and white prints and paintings, inspired by experiences of being in nature. It is very much about space too. I just joined Etsy yesterday so do come and have a look... http://carolineunderwood.etsy.com/

Oct. 21, 2009 at 4:21 p.m.

birdie1

Intriguing idea and selection!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 4:32 p.m.

loopyboopy

purdy stuff!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 4:41 p.m.

LavenderField

so unique!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 4:46 p.m.

MyMoms

Definitely different and unique. Thanks for sharing!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 4:48 p.m.

oldworldprimitives

I absolutely adore the dollhouse - I am adding it to my Christmas wishlist.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 4:49 p.m.

NadinArtGlass

Wonderful and unique!!!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 4:52 p.m.

Lily1010

Hat is off to the Etsy team that locates all of these wonderful items. It must take a lot of time. All of them are GREAT! Thanks Again! Cheers! Elise, AKA Lily1010

Oct. 21, 2009 at 4:57 p.m.

All15Designs

I'm a huge fan of lasercutting ever since I started back in college. Half my shop consists of laser cut metal items (including my logo).

Oct. 21, 2009 at 5:15 p.m.

blueskyclouds

Oh my gawd......I MUST have one of Andrea's spoke bracelets in silver leather....or white.....!!!!!!!!!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 5:24 p.m.

OwlandMouse

Ahhh! I love this post! I love EVERY selection!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 5:59 p.m.

DalkullanJewelry

Such interesting finds! The Art Deco Teardrop Earrings are beautiful!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 6:13 p.m.

LHogan

Great article! Great finds! I love the emotional needs one- hysterical- posted it up on facebook!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 6:44 p.m.

soule

Those are GREAT!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 6:44 p.m.

fantasticbeasts

Absolutely divine, this dance of space and medium, like gorgeous odes to the immaterial realm of ideas. Beautifull realized, artistic enchantments, and I'm all sorts of bewitched. Excellent work all around!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 7:08 p.m.

klacustomcreations

very cool finds, I am always amazed by the many cool things available on etsy!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 7:31 p.m.

breadandroses2

Wondrous selection! JoyandWhimsy, thx for heads up on Don Perceval's work. It's a ringer for the style of some fabulous early 80s vintage silhouette fabric I just found. VeraVague, the art of intricate paper cutting is called Scherenschnitte (shear-n-SNIT- a), German for 'scissor cutting'. You'll find gorgeous examples of early 19th Pennsylvania German folk art in museums, books, etc. Found one years ago & treasure it. Julene's Beez Neez is most reminiscent of the antique examples but with a fun, modern twist. Love it all.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 7:53 p.m.

whitemetal

This is the best selection of storque picks I've seen so far. Beautiful! I love so many of them :)

Oct. 21, 2009 at 8:21 p.m.

FableBay

amazing items! This collection is really eye catching. I really really love the Art Deco teardrops at the top!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 8:54 p.m.

cathysuniquecreation

I make laser cut earrings check them out at cathysuniquecreation.etsy.com, my favorite are these black roses at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Oct. 21, 2009 at 8:59 p.m.

jbeaudet

What a great post! I love the delicate nature of the cut-outs, they're beautiful!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 9:49 p.m.

laceramiste

wow, this is an amazingly textural collection.
and i'm glad to know i'm not the only one who adores elaborate dollhouses.

Oct. 21, 2009 at 10:11 p.m.

ginnyous

check out the harbinger company's pieces.
http://theharbingerco.etsy.com

Oct. 21, 2009 at 10:20 p.m.

saramayo

Reminds me of one of my first Etsy faves:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:14 p.m.

anniephoebe

Gorgeous! That doily (among others) is a must have!!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:20 p.m.

tiemee

Visually alluring--nice pieces!

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:54 p.m.

Cajajewelry

it is wonderful but i still go for the old fashion true art of hand piercing metal with a jewelers saw. that to me is truly art.
i love using negative space.
check out this piece
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:58 p.m.