Etsy Item of the Week: Succulent Turtle

Pokey and I have seen some pretty amazing turtle sculptures, but none were as full of life as this one.  Get yours now from Windmill Floral Design on Etsy.

Etsy Artist of the Week - TJ Lubrano

My lovely friend, TJ Lubrano, has allowed me to share this beautiful turtle painting.  It isn't for sale (yet) at her etsy shop, but she does do commissions...

Etsy Item of the Week - Sea Turtle Mosaic

Mosaic by Kat Moore of Flying Kumquat Studio on Etsy

This week I have chosen to feature a mosaic called "Sea Turtle Dreams" which is currently for sale on Etsy.  I love the use of bright reds and oranges in one of the turtle's shells (not all sea turtles are the same color) and how the shells look like they are going to topple right out of the frame.  Such a lovely piece.  I hope it finds a good home soon.

Etsy Item of the Week - Turtle Footstool

When I started this blog, I had hoped to feature one handmade turtle themed item per week.  I haven't been keeping it up regularly, but hope today's post is the first in a new regular habit.

Turtle Footstool in Solid Oak by ilbok on Etsy

Today when I browsed etsy, this footstool caught my eye.  Others are making beautiful jewelry and crochet turtles, but there were no other pieces of functional woodwork.  This little guy is so strong that even I could stand on him, but he's probably more appropriate for a children's bathroom than my den.  I hope he finds a good home soon.  I also hope the Acorn Furniture Folks make and sell many more of this adorable design.

Turtle Decor of the Day

Buy this item from GalerieAnais on Etsy

I saw a lot of pregnant ladies this weekend ('tis the season?) and it has influenced my choice for turtle decor of the day.  If I was them, this is the type of thing I'd want on my baby's walls.  It could work for either gender (unless you have purplephobia) and it depicts to animals commonly used to symbolize wisdom.  Who wouldn't want it hanging over their baby's crib? 

Turtle Craft of the Day

Oh how I wish I had more free time!  I hardly find time to crochet these days, but I would still REALLY like a copy of this pattern to keep around for that random day in the future when I'm ready to make a little crochet baby pokey.  SO CUTE!!!  Visit bvoe668's shop on etsy to purchase this or other cute crochet animal patterns... monkeys and kangaroos and more.  Oh my!   

Etsy Turtle Favorite

Photo courtesy of apmemory.  Visit her shop on Etsy.

Pokey said it was time to feautre another crafter, so I traveled to etsy to see what we could find.  HOW CUTE IS THIS MAGNET?!?!  Dr. Pepper is my favorite soda, so there is really no better recycled can you could use to make me a turtle.  I may have to snatch this one up just because the price is so affordable!