The Greatest Show on Earth

The days and nights have been super busy lately, and I feel like a need a personal day coming up, and what we be better than a day at the circus to make me forget deadlines and projects for awhile. For now, I have found some wondrous inspiration to help get me through until the next they are in town.



Stuffed Retired Russian Circus Bear by Yermit




Miniature Top Hat - Clockwork Dreams - Golden Afternoon by candygears



Cirque de Soleil by artlab




RIDING HIGH - Large Matchbox Gift Box 3x4 - Original Collage by JuastaLittleBit






The Circus bead embroidered bracelet by dogzillalives





CIRCUS ANIMAL COOKIES set of 2 hair clips by DaisyRoseSB





Merry Go Round Cake Topper by EgoVertoPaper

April Showers

It is such a rainy day here in Lebanon, and to brighten it up I have found some great Etsy Finds perfect for this upcoming April weather






Pink Fireworks--vintage floral umbrella compact






Umbrellas in the Rain





My Blue Boots-Fine art Print 8x10






Beauty Of The Rain Necklace







SLUGS Lime Green with Tribal Floral pattern Cuff . Dress up your Boots and Keep your Toes Warm with Boot Liners, Fleece Socks, Slippers, that are Soft, Comfortable, Fun, and Bright







Skirted Ruffled Water-Resistant TrenchCoat

Etsy Owls Spring Cleaning Sale

Spring has finally Sprung and the Owls are doing some cleaning. Search "etsyowlsteam" to find some special spring savings. Check in at the Etsy Owls Blog for more details and participating shops.

Love Spell - Altered Box Love Shrine

The Crafty Chica has created this fantastic contest to create some amazing love shrines. I felt so inspired I had to create my own entry "Love Spell." There are so many brilliant entries in the Flickr group Be sure to browse through them all.

Gypsy Eye Features in Carefree Treasury

Thanks to dina fragola For creating this splendid treasury a featuring my Phoenix Soap

Carefree

Cyber Monday Specials......

Today is the last day to take advantage of Free Shipping Worldwide on all purchases at Gypsy Eye Studio. Also take advantage of the Buy 2 get the Third Free sale on all earrings and hair accessories. See shop announcement for details.

It's Ornamental, My Dear

Celebrate this season with handmade treasures. Start a tradition by collecting amazing artisan ornaments will be heirlooms in the years to come.



Fun Retro Ornament Set by allthingswhite




Christmas Tree Hoop Ornament by ChelseaVanTol





The General - Hand Embroidered Ball Ornament (temari style) by selahestelle

Happy Black Friday

Gypsy Eye Studio is offering free shipping now through Monday November 30th. Also all hair accessories and earrings are Buy 2 get the Third Free see shop announcement for details. If you've had enough of the malls and the ordinary gifts SHOP HANDMADE!!!

Etsy Buy Handmade gypsyeye

BRRRR..... It's getting cold outside

BRRRR..... It's getting cold outside

Give the gift of warmth with these great cold weather accessories

Wool Cat Hat, natural - Undyed, hand knit wool - Adult - Free US Shipping by jennyhople

Santa Stocking Cap for baby PDF pattern by InnerHooker

Red Riding Hood's Booties- Handstitched Wool Felt by sillysockmonkeys

Tis the Season to Buy Handmade

The holidays are all about well wishes and family. Buying handmade is the perfect solution, if you are not creating your own handmade gifts this year. The handmade community is about creating great original items filled with love and happiness from the creator. Take the opportunity to find a great personalized item for your loved ones and help support talented artists while doing so. Follow this blog for great inspiration for the perfect holiday gift.

August Giveway #2 Winner Announced

The winner of the second August Giveaway has been drawn and announced:

Congratulations to Mrs. B

I will be contacting you shortly

Stay tuned for the first September Giveaway that will begin in briefly....

Thanks to everyone that entered this August!

The Mighty Squirm and Creepy Queen Team Up

TheMightySquirm.com

&

TheMightySquirm.Etsy.Com

along with

CREEPY QUEEN MAGAZINE

present a deliciously dark double giveaway

PRIZE 1:

A Medium white 'Skel-Belle' Tee, and 3 TheMightySquirm.com Stickers!

PRIZE 2:

A Medium, navy/charcoal, Organic Cotton, 'Hearse' Tee, and 3 TheMightySquirm.com stickers!

Visit Creepy Queen Magazine to find out more information on how to enter from the site and the winner will be drawn Thursday, September 10th

August Giveway #2

Win A Set of Laura Bobbies

Leave a comment to enter for a chance to win your own set of Laura Bobbies. They are a classic and chic staple for day or evening wear. Winner will be chosen September 1st randomly. Please be sure to leave a way for me to contact you if your are the winner.

Alexis Winner Announced

Congratulations to the Winner of the Alexis Barrettes :

LittleElf - I'll be contacting you briefly. Stay tuned within the next day the 2nd August Giveaway will be released.

Thanks for all the interest and splendid comments about Gypsy Eye !!!

Etsy Owls Trunk Show

Join the Etsy Owls on Wednesday August 19th from 7:00- 8:30pm EST in the Virtual Labs to take part in their Virtual Trunk Show. Take the opprotunity to have these skilled artisans showcase their work for you, and have the chance to win some great prizes while doing so. For more information check out the official page of the trunk show.

August Giveaway

Gypsy Eye Studio has decided to begin having a bi-weekly giveaway on this blog.Go check out Gypsy Eye Studio on Etsy , then leave me a comment here about your favorite item and why you adore it. Your comment here enters you into the giveaway. On August 15th I'll randomly choose a name to decide the winner.

Please be sure to leave a way for me to reach you if you're not a Blogspot user (Myspace, email, Twitter, Etsy shop, etc)!

The lucky winner will receive.........

Their own set of Alexis Barrettes and a special surprise from Gypsy Eye Studio.

Gypsy Eye Studio featured ArtCardist

http://artcardist.com/

artcardist

Main Entry: art-card-ist

Pronunciation: \ˈärt-card-ist\

Function: noun

Date: circa 2009

1. one who professes and practices an imaginative art card

2. one who is adept at creating, trading, buying and selling art cards and ACEO without bias

3. a skilled performer in the fine art of both ATC and ACEO

Kristy Kroth-Hoops of Gypsy Eye Studio is the latest featured ArtCardist Be sure to check out her gallery along with some other amazing artists at

http://artcardist.com/gallery-2/kristy-kroth-hoops

CreepyQueen's Recession Plan-O-Rama!

Alright guys, I know times are tough, so that is why we are holding CQ Mag's RECSSION PLAN O'RAMA! We know that you can't always afford the advertising and promotion available, and so we decided to start giving some away for free!

1st. PRIZE: Completely free inclusion of three of your products in our celebrity gift bags! Not only will your products be sent to Christina Ricci, Helena Bonham Carter, & Rose McGowan, but you will also receive a photo of the basket, and inclusion in a press release that will be distributed! **to enter you must read all the info on the gifting page and be able to have the products in our hands by August 20th at the latest. If you are unable to fulfill this, the prize will go to the runner up.**

Be sure to check in with Creepy queen to find out the other great prizes and how to enter this contest with great opportunities

Creepy Queen Magazine is having this fantastic giveaway featuring MercysMark

http://creepyqueen.webs.com/apps/blog/entries/show/751527-giveaway-

Creepy Queen is a great source for finding some of the best up and coming artists that are furthering the handmade revolution

Trapped and Featured!!

Dreadful Designs has featured Gypsy Eye Studio in their ever so fantastic blog Dreadful Musings.
Check out their spotlight on my Trapped soap and other great Dark Side finds. Jinn of Dreadful Designs has done a fabulous job on showcasing some amazing creative endeavors.
http://somethingdreadful.blogspot.com/