Chicago Realism by ArtdeJoie

This Chicago painter brings 'The City' to us with gritty 'behind-the-scenes' as well as striking renditions of  Downtown and eclectic neighborhoods.







You can see ArtdeJoie's expressive work at:
 http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtdeJoie
or Facebook.com/ArtdeJoie

'The Great Outdoors' Note Card

The 'Great Outdoors' card will please anyone who's in love with Camping or Hiking.  4-1/4" x 5-1/2"  Individually hand-set ('scrapbooked') with care ... there are many elements of a great day (and night) outdoors!  Check out this etsy shop!  www.expressions123.etsy.com

Agate/Glass Candle Lantern

A unique, one-of-a-kind design that's reminiscent of the red rocks in the Southwest.  See http://www.etsy.com/shop/GreenhouseGlassworks for this and many other striking glass pieces.

Baskets extraordinaire!

This example of the fine weaving talents of (etsy.com) BASKETSBYROSE is perfect for a trip to your local farm market or for picking in your own garden. Brown reed is woven into the sides of this basket. It measures a generous 24" x 10" x 11 1/2" center of handle.  For other styles of practical but pretty handwoven baskets,
click http://www.etsy.com/shop/basketsbyrose

Have you tried SMILEBOX?

It's a WOW way to bring your photos and videos to life!  The application lets you quickly and easily create slideshows, invitations, greetings, collages, scrapbooks & photo albums right on your computer. With more than 1000 customizable templates to choose from, you'll find inspiration around every corner.   Here's an example of what you can do with SMILEBOX...isn't it the coolest thing? Get started at http://www.smilebox.com

Scrapbook design made with Smilebox

Classy Victorian Style Vase

An antique Victorian style vase with 22kt gilt on ceramic overlay. This striking piece can also be an urn because of its shape. Very striking, very beautiful at 8" tall. A tag places it sometime after the McKinley Tariff - 1900 to about 1920.  

See http://www.etsy.com/listing/77581208/antique-victorian-style-vase-22kt-gilt

A gift to my sister...I made it

with shells from Marco Island's (Florida) beaches and

a lot of hot glue.  The foo-foos on top were the

perfect touch, don't you think?

God's "Sleep Tight!"

A stunning Florida sunset

on Marco Island!

Unique Family keepsakes!

geneploss.etsy.com offers this 8x10 Classic Black Personalized Family Keepsake Print as a cool way to gift family & friends.  Names of your choice are used to create a one-of-a-kind design...something different from the usual types of personalization we see. These are professionally made, archival quality photographic prints.  Contact Gene at http://www.etsy.com/shop/geneploss

OVER A CUP OF JOE...

ahhhhhhh, a crackling campfire with a pot of Joe!  This handmade FRIDGE MAGNET from http://expressions123.etsy.com  caught my eye since our kids & their  families love camping ... I always tell them "Better you than me!" LOL

Expressions123 also offers cool handmade Note & Greeting cards!