Handmade Love Vol. V

Because the holidays are coming up, I've decided to do my Handmade Love posts more frequently. A gift guide of sorts. Handmade items make wonderful gifts. Plus, what are the chances that your recipient already has this gift? 

Here are some handmade items I've been admiring over on Etsy.

Oversized Leather Snake Clutch

$150 by Patkas

Animal prints are big again this Fall and I've been spotting leopard, zebra and snake prints everywhere. This shop has amazing leather clutches, bracelets, even iphone cases. Not into snake print? These accessories also come in gold and gorgeous pink and blue metallic leathers.

Bow Necklace in Fine Silver

$28 by ShizenDesigns

This bow necklace is adorable. I'm borderline obsessed (okay, I'm really obsessed) with bows probably because they are so girly. This seller also makes adorable panda bear face necklaces and bunnies too!

Pink Paper Pencil Set

$6.25 for a set of 5. By WriteWithMoxie

Seriously, where were these pencils when I was in college? Not only do these pencils come in other pretty pastel colors, but they also are eco-friendly. They are made up of colored recycled paper so when you sharpen these, the color changes around the lead. Doing homework will be a little less boring, no?

Do you have a favorite handmade item someone made for you or you bought at a craft show or online?

Let me know in the comments below! 

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A lot of sellers are having Cyber Monday Sales today including my shop (makeup brush rolls/makeup bags) where you can save 20% using code PINKGLITTERFRIDAY! Search 'Cyber Monday Etsy' to check out amazing handmade items on sale!

Handmade Love Vol. IV

Not only do I love shopping for myself (who doesn't?) on the handmade site Etsy, but I also love shopping for gifts to give friends & family. It makes gift-giving a little extra special when you give a gift that someone actually made.

Here are a few items I've been lusting over on Etsy.

All of which would make excellent gifts for a loved one or maybe you want to put it on a holiday list for yourself ;)

Pyramid Stud Earrings

$45 by TinyArmour

Aren't these earrings fabulous? I keep seeing pyramid studs everywhere and I'm really loving this trend.

Glamour Girl Lipstick Mini Cards

Need to write thanks or maybe just hello? Send a friend a glamourous pink lipstick note card. 

Set of 5: $5 by InfraredStudios

Glitter Guide Hand Painted Crystal Necklace

$40 by spikethepunch

It sparkles. It glitters. Need I say more?

Tuff Love Leather Dog Collar/Leash Set

$34.99 by thecoolpuppy

The perfect gift for the furry friend in your life. TheCoolPuppy has so many stylish collars with leather flowers, colorful hearts, and even studs! We bought the Cool Sky Blue collar for my dog (she's a black lab) last year and she looks adorable in it.

More Handmade Love/Gift Guides to come!

Previous Handmade Love posts HERE, HERE, & HERE.

P.S.- If you shop on Etsy, let me know your fave items/shops. I'd love to check them out!

Handmade Love Vol. II

I got many positive comments on my first Handmade Love post, so I've decided to make it a regular feature. I'm glad so many love handmade as much as I do! 

So here are some beautiful, handmade items from Etsy I'm currently lusting over:

Layering Necklaces $78

by Modrn

Modrn allows you to choose three of eight necklaces that you mix and match to create a fun layering effect. I love jewelry that mix different metal tones and I'm especially in love with gold/copper circular beads on the red gold tone chain (Mykonos layering necklace V). I keep picturing these with different fall outfits...

Personalized Chevron iPhone Case $55

by Daninotes

I'm not going into my love for the iPhone, but I want it to be protected in case of any accidents (eek!). These cases (for the 3g or 4) are so chic. You can choose the color combinations and personalize it with your name or initials. The cases come in prints like chevron, stripes, and trellis. Thinking of choosing the pink chevron and a navy blue combination soon.

Various Illustrations by EmmaKisstina

I've been waiting for my boyfriend to paint an antique vanity I have for awhile now (although, it would help if I would settle on a paint color). Anyway, as soon as I get my new makeup area set up, I'm going to be ordering some of these prints from EmmaKisstina to hang above my vanity. She has fabulous makeup & beauty prints like her 30 Lipsticks, 7 Red Nailpolishes, and even has Chanel perfume prints. 

Oh, and don't forget to enter to win my handmade shop's GIVEAWAY

(You could choose from fun makeup accessories)

http://pinkglitterboutique.blogspot.com/2011/09/giveaway.html

Bowtastic!

I am addicted to bows. While shopping for fabric, I found this adorable bow-printed fabric. I added it to my cart immediately- I had to have it for my Etsy shop. 

(Oh, and did I mention I am also a fabric addict? I probably get it from my mom who has a walk in closet not for clothes, but for fabric!)

A bow printed makeup bag wouldn't be complete without an actual bow, right?

$12 in my Etsy shop, PinkGlitterBoutique.

As soon as I have some extra spending money, I'm planning on purchasing some of these bow favorites from other Etsy sellers.

I adore this shop, so I had to share two of my favorites. This shop has so many beautiful and fun accessories from handbags to infinity scarfs to large crocheted flower pins. I love how you can place your hand through the bow to hold onto this lacy clutch (above, $48). This pink bow capelet (below, $32) is so sweet and delicate! Would look perfect with a little black dress. Both by Mojospastyle.

I love dainty necklaces and what's really neat about this necklace is the artist ties each bow in satin ribbon and casts it into solid Sterling Silver. This pendant is shown in oxidized silver to bring out the gorgeous details. Bow necklaces currently in her Etsy shop, WhiteFly, range from $75-115. 

Sequins + bow. Enough said.

Headband is $33 from Etsy shop, No144.

What are some of your favorite bow items?

Leopard & Pink Polka Dots

I wanted to share a custom brush belt order I recently finished up for a customer in my Etsy shop. I love working with customers because they come up with amazing ideas and fabric combinations, like the leopard and pink polka dot combination below. So much more fun than the boring black makeup artist belts out there, huh? ♥

Where to Buy: My Etsy Shop, PinkGlitterBoutique
Cost: $42

Put a Ring On It

Put a ring on... a ring holder!

These glass heart ring holders are the perfect way to store rings! They look so pretty displayed on a dresser or side table (where I keep one of mine) with a bunch of colorful rings stacked on them.

They come in many pretty colors. I have two in different shades of blue. I have one to store my "costume" rings on (I don't store good rings on them for an extended period of time because the rings tarnish easier). I also keep one by the sink so I don't loose my ring down the drain while washing my hands, dishes, etc..

Where to Buy: They are handmade by Etsy seller, ProvidenceArtGlass.

Cost: $32-36

Rings and Pretty Things 2

Like I said in my first blog post on handmade jewelry, every time I wear a piece of handmade jewelry I get so many compliments. Here are more of my favorites from my handmade jewelry collection. All of which can be found & purchased on Etsy.

Pearl Cluster Bracelet $28-30

I'm glad I received this dark pink bracelet for Christmas. Because if I had to choose one bracelet to put on my Christmas list it would be one tough decision. AMIdesigns has so many beautiful pearl colors and combinations! Even the toggle clasp is pretty! I wore this out to dinner with my friends and they loved it.

Pearls and Ribbon in Tiffany $25

I love any piece of jewelry combining bows & pearls. I wore this necklace for my birthday dinner. I paired it with a black top and it really dressed up my outfit. This necklace is from themustardseedco.

Petite Fabric Rosette Earrings $7.00

Lovestitched takes handmade fabric roses and uses them to create lovely accessories like rings, earrings, and even headbands. As you can see, I love tiffany blue and chose a pair of rose earrings. These little roses are post earrings and cover most of the ear lobe. They come in many pretty colors, and at $7 a pair you can afford to get more than one.

Mini Lou Rosette Hair Pins $7.00

I also purchased these Rosette Hair pins from Lovestitched's shop. I chose the hot pink and dark grey as my set of two. I love wearing one of these to pin back my hair when I curl my hair.

Check out these amazing shops for more information, up-to-date prices, and more pictures. Share any favorite handmade jewelers or jewelry pieces that you discovered on Etsy below!

Blocks of Color

A Spring trend seen all over the runway is known as "color blocking." Color blocking is when you mix different bright or bold colored clothes together into one outfit. For example: a hot pink blouse, lemon yellow skirt and royal blue shoes. When I try this look, I'm going to add pops of color using bright nail polish.

OPI Nail Polish

From left to right: MODern Girl, Banana Bandana, & Teal the Cows Come Home

Because this trend looks like so fun to put together, I've decided to try color-blocking my makeup bags. This collection was so much fun to put together and I love how these makeup bags turned out.

Makeup Bags by Pink Glitter Boutique

Pink/Aqua Damask Makeup Bag

Aqua/Pink Damask Makeup Bag

Purple/Pink Damask Makeup Bag

This Spring trend is so much fun and can't wait to put some outfits together. Now if only "Spring" would really get here in the Northeast...

Rings and Pretty Things

One of my favorite things to shop for on Etsy is jewelry. Every time I wear a piece of jewelry from Etsy I get several compliments on that piece and people asking me where I bought it. Compliments don't happen nearly as often when I wear a piece from a chain store. With so many talented jewelry sellers on Etsy, it can be hard to choose. Here are some of my favorite Etsy jewelers (check back for part 2 including necklaces and bracelets). Enjoy & let me know your favorites!

Queen of Hearts Earrings.

Who says you can't mix gold and silver? I love these earrings from 3RexesJewelry for exactly that reason. They look medieval yet are still very girly with a pretty pink stone set in a heart. I'm not sure if 3rexes still makes my particular earring, however, she has plenty of other really pretty sets up for sale.

Satin Bow and Pearl Earrings $10

I get so many compliments on these bow and pearl earrings when I wear them. I purchased these earrings in turquoise and I loved them so much, I went back and bought them in black too. Everything in MademoiselleMermaid is so bright and colorful- perfect for the upcoming spring and summer seasons! She just added pink (and black) polka dotted bow earrings to her shop. So cute- not sure how long I'm going to be able to resist...

Blue Drusy with Hearts Ring $92

I used to collect rocks when I was little. My favorites were the ones that sparkled. When I saw this ring from luckyduct, it reminded me of my sparkly rock collection. I had to buy it and decided it would be a "celebration" ring for my one year Etsy anniversary. Believe me, it's even sparklier (is that even a word?) in person!

Pink Topaz Pink Rock Fetish Ring $168

With so many pretty rings in onegarnetgirl's shop, I had such a hard time choosing what ring to put on my Christmas list. Then I saw this ring- as soon as I saw the *hot pink* stone I was sold. I love this ring! (Here it is pictured sitting on my glass heart ring holder ($32) from providenceartglass.)

♥♥♥For information, the most accurate and up-to-date prices, and more pictures check out or contact these awesome sellers on Etsy!

My First Blog Post

Hi, I sew handmade makeup brush rolls and makeup bags. (pictured at left is my "retro pin-up girl" makeup brush roll/makeup bag set). I started making makeup brush holder and makeup bags because I love makeup. Some of my favorites are MAC and Urban Decay.

I also make other girly accessories including key fobs, tampon/pad pouches, and little lipstick cases.

If you'd like to check out my site, I have two:

www.PinkGlitterBoutique.Etsy.com

&

www.PinkGlitterBoutique.Artfire.com

Any questions?

pinkglitterboutique7@yahoo.com