Handcrafted Turtle Item of the Week

Check out this Turtle Power Necklace and other original hand sculpted polymer clay necklaces on Etsy.  I love the devious look on this little dude's face.  I think it's part ninja, part gangster.  Either way, it was cool enough to win the title of Etsy Item of the Week here on Pokey's Pals.

Turtle Power Necklace by Delicious Hobo for sale on Etsy

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 Woodcut Print

 Buy this print at Veal Kutlet's shop on Etsy

I am always amazed at the beautiful things I find when I search for turtle items on Etsy.  Today I found this fabulous woodcut print.  I thought it was amazing enough to deserve a bit of extra advertising.  Perhaps it is a portrait of Pokey's ancestors?   Only the artist knows her muse....  Beautiful work Ms. Veal Kutlets!

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!   

Turtle Decor of the Day

I love it when I find something turtle themed that is also beautifully designed and handmade.  This pillow cover by SLCdesignsHome on etsy.com is one of those items.  I'm not an interior designer, but I can think of several style homes this would look fabulous in.  Is one of them your house?