Etsy Finds Friday - Felted Portraits

It's *♥*Etsy Finds Friday*♥*

Today I am featuring the

Needle Felted Artwork

 Created by:

Marina Lubomirsky of

Golden Thread Design

I am just amazed at Marina's Needle Felted Artwork!  

Her Felted Wool Paintings and Portraits are incredible!  

I am happy to feature her work here today.

Here's what the Artist says about her work:

My name is Marina, and I create handmade, unique and original felt art and jewelry, inspired by nature. The felt art I create is enhanced with texture, depth, rich colors and the unique warmth of wool. My jewelry is fashioned with great attention to detail and the highest artistic quality. I take great delight in seeing the enjoyment that my art brings to others.

 My Little Garden in Israel

An original needle felted wool painting. I was inspired by my beautiful little garden in the back of my house here in Israel. The sun is so warm and the garden is blooming. My younger children help me take care of it. I tried to depict the warmth and beauty of this amazing land.

Girl Gathering Poppies in the Field

This is an original needle felted "wool painting". An image of a girl walking throw the field of poppies and gathering them on the way. This wool painting is created with the finest Shetland and Merino wool. No drawing or glue was used to make this - it's all intuitive, made spontaneously with a special needle. Definitely one of a kind.

Puppy Love

"Puppy Love" A girl who is totally in love with her sweet puppy.
 

Marina can create portraits with your pet too, here's what she says:

I would love to create a portrait just for you with your own pet in your arms.  It will be entirely done with various Shetland and Merino wools on felt.  You can contact Marina at her Etsy Shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/marinalubomirsky

 
Here's one of her beautiful Felted Brooches...

 

Red Felted Flower Brooch

Red Felted flower brooch. The colors are rich and bright with soft lighter shades to give a realistic feel to it.  This unique handmade pin is a great accessories. It is a fast and fun way to make any outfit fashionable. It looks great on scarfs. jackets, sweaters, shirts, purses, hats...be creative!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥   Click HERE to visit Marina's Etsy Shop and see more of her AMAZING Needle Felted Creations!   You can also visit her blog:  http://marinalubomirsky.blogspot.com/ and her website:  http://marinalubomirsky.weebly.com

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for stopping by for my Etsy Finds Friday post!!  Please stay tuned for next Friday's Find... It could be YOU! :)   Happy Friday!!   

~Trina

Dog / Mascot Wedding Cake Topper

A custom order for a Mascot Wedding Cake Topper and it was so much fun to create!  I can personalize one for you!  It's approximately 3 1/4" high and sits over the edge of the cake and is made to be displayed over the edge of a shelf or mantle.  Please click HERE to see more about it in my Etsy Shop. 

 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Thank you for visiting today!  Wishing you a great day! 

~Trina

A Winter Wedding!

A Custom Made Cake Topper I created for a Winter Wedding!  Instead of holding a bouquet of flowers, this bride has her hands in a warm fur muff, decorated with a little white bow.  The little Puggles are dressed in their little winter coats, each with their name on them.  The base is made with white clay with glitter added, and it sparkles like beautiful snow.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  This topper is listed in my Etsy Shop as an example of a Cake Topper that I can customize and personalize just for you!  Click HERE to see more about this Wedding Cake Topper in my Etsy Shop.  And, of course, no two toppers are ever the same!  Each is lovingly handmade by me, they are made to be one of a kind toppers and keepsakes to be enjoyed for years to come.  :)

 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Check out my Etsy Shop Announcement for information on my Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale going on through Monday the 26th!! 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Thank you for visiting today!  Wishing you a great day! 

~Trina

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale!

Come on over to Trina's Clay Creations for a Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale, enjoy 15% off your purchase of anything in my shop!!  (Before shipping)  See my Shop Announcement for the Black Friday/Cyber Monday Coupon Code!  The sale will run this Friday the 23rd through Monday the 26th!    Whether you're looking for Christmas Ornaments, Cake Toppers, Collectables... It's all there!!  

Below are a few examples of the clay creations you'll find in my shop:

 

 Christmas Ornaments

 Animal Figurines

 

Trinket Boxes

 

Birthday and Party Cake Toppers

 

Vases

 

Wedding Cake Toppers

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ If you haven't been to Trina's Clay Creations yet, I hope you'll stop by for a visit... And I hope that you enjoy my diverse collection, from cake toppers, trinket boxes and vases to adorable figurines - and that they bring a smile to your face! I enjoy making these fun and whimsical pieces - each created with a lot of love, and attention to detail. Every piece is hand crafted and hand sculpted by me, no molds are used.  Each one made to be a special keepsake to enjoy for years to come!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ If you are interested in a custom order, please contact me, just click HERE and send me a message.  I would LOVE to create something special just for you!!

Thank you!!

~Trina

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Blogger friends!

Wishing you a day filled with laughter, love, 

 and great times with family and friends!!

...And lots of yummy food!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for visiting, and thank you all for your continued support and wonderful comments!  I appreciate each of you!!!  

~Trina

A Gingerbread Couple!

Inspired by a friend and fellow blogger, Sher from Sher Hasting Designs, when she shared her wonderful Gingerbread designs on her blog, I created this adorable Gingerbread Couple!  I imagined a magical holiday sort of feel to the topper.  In keeping with that idea, I used white clay, with glitter mixed in, to create the base.  It glistens like newly fallen snow, so pretty.  A garland of holly leaves, berries, and little hearts decorate the edge of the base and two tiny candy canes sit right in the middle.  The Gingerbread Man is wearing a top hat decorated with holly leaves and berries and the Gingerbread Girl is wearing a great big red bow and is holding holly in her hand.  Mica powder was used to make the holly leaves and berries shimmer.  The sweet expressions on their faces show just how happy and festive they feel!  Perfect for a winter wedding, a holiday party, or a gift for someone special...  A keepsake to enjoy!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  So, thank you to Sher, for the inspiration!  I have MANY favorites in Sher's shop, like this adorable Puppy and Kitty PDF Pattern:

 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  You can visit Sher's Etsy Shop: Sher Hasting Designs, and her blog:  Sher's Creative Space, where you can see more of her wonderful designs! 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Thank you for visiting today!
~Trina

A Zebra Cake Topper

A custom order for a Baby shower,  this little Zebra Cake Topper was so much fun to create!  This would be a great birthday cake topper too!  I can personalize it for a girl or boy and it doesn't have to be a Zebra, it could be any animal with a balloon and nameplate.  It's approximately 3" high, 2 1/4" wide, you can click HERE to see more about it in my Etsy Shop.

This little Zebra has inspired me to create a Zebra Wedding Cake Topper!  

Can't wait to get started on it!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Thank you for visiting today!  Wishing you a great day! 

~Trina

Etsy Finds Friday - A Mix of Fun Finds!

Today, for Etsy Finds Friday, I am featuring a few different fun finds!  Browsing Etsy is so much fun, and I always see many wonderful things.  Such fantastically talented artists!!!  

Click on the images to visit each of these wonderful shops.

Enjoy!

A bit a whimsy....

 

Lawrence T. Berry, Piglet

Created by Karen Davila

of Kardav Creations

Beautiful Ceramic...

 

 Red Glazed Ceramic Tea Pot

Created by Alexandr

of Ceramic Soul

Lovely...

Lady of Glade

Created by Olga Cuttell

of Ola Design

Needle Felting...

 Wool Blonde Grizzly Bear Cup

Created by Claudia Marie

Primitive Art... 

 

 Billy

Whimsical Donkey, Cloth Primitive Doll

Created by Grace Garton

of Little Black Crow Studio

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for stopping by for my Etsy Finds Friday post!!  Please stay tuned for next Friday's Find... It could be YOU! :)   Happy Friday!!   

~Trina

Hedgehog Wedding Cake Topper!

Last week I introduced my little Hedgehog and Tree, here on my blog, you can see that post by clicking HERE.  At the end of the post I mentioned that I was going to create a Hedgehog Wedding Cake Topper, and today I would like to introduce the Happy Couple!  Here they are, Mr. and Mrs. Hedgehog!

 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  These darling Hedgehogs are ready to celebrate a very special wedding!  He's looking dapper in his tiny black top hat, with a sage green hat band, and his black bow tie. She is holding two yellow flowers and also has a flower tucked sweetly near her ear.   An arch of flowers and vines, with a little pink heart, provide a perfect backdrop for them as they sit in the grass surrounded by pretty yellow flowers.  Click HERE to see these Hedgehogs in my shop.

 

 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Thank you for visiting today!  Wishing you a beautiful day! 

~Trina

That Look...

Oh my goodness... Some days, well ALL days actually, it's so difficult to leave the house with this little one looking at you!  When we have to leave and she has to stay, she can really pour on the guilt with THAT LOOK!  But she forgives us for having to leave her home, and she wiggles and waggles and is so excited when she sees us again!  It's like she hasn't seen us in many, many days!!  In fact, if we leave the room for just a little bit, we get that same wiggly reaction when we return!  LOL!  Dear sweet Emmi!  Don't our babies bring us lots of joy and love?!  :)  

As you can tell, she spends a lot of time laying on the back of the couch looking out the window... It's her favorite place to spend time.  There are a lot of birds, chipmunks, squirrels... And living here, there's also a lot of raccoons, opossum, bunnies... Izzie and Emmi keep each other company while we are out, and they keep busy watching out for critters.  Izzie's not allowed on the couch, but she jumps right up there when no-one is looking and then jumps right down when someone re-enters the room.  She thinks she has us fooled, but her white hair gives her away every time!  That look Emmi gives us... We always get a similar look from Izzie when we leave the house, but we don't get the same wiggly reaction when we get home, she just barks, and boy that one can bark LOUD!

Yup, that's Izzie's LOOK! 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Wishing you a 'Wiggly Waggly' Happy kind of day!
~Trina

A Holiday Sampling...

A sampling of Christmas Ornaments and Gifts that 

you can find in my Etsy Shop:   

Trina's Clay Creations

Love Ornament

 

Snowman with an Ice Cream Cone Ornament 

Elf Wishing Peace

Baby's First Christmas Rocking Horse Ornament

You can click HERE to see more of my Holiday Ornaments and Keepsakes.

When visiting Trina's Clay Creations, you can also find 

wonderful gifts, like this little Boy Figurine!  

A great keepsake to commemorate the first years of school!

I created this for my darling nephew.  He started kindergarten 

this year and he LOVES Spiderman!

I can personalize one for you special little one!

To see other fun keepsakes Click HERE

Trinket Boxes and Vases make great gifts to give someone special!  

Here are a few you can find in my Shop:

  

Dragonfly Trinket Box

Strawberry Vase

Click HERE to see more of my Trinket Boxes and Vases

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Thank you so much for visiting today, and for checking out all the gift ideas in my Etsy Shop!  Happy Holiday Shopping to all!  

~Trina

Sports Theme Wedding Cake Topper

In a previous post, I shared a wedding cake topper that I made where I incorporated the couple's hobbies, (you can see that post HERE) and today I am sharing a wedding cake topper that incorporates their love for their sports teams!  Just like creating a topper including a couple's hobbies, making a sport theme topper, that's special to the couple, makes it unique and one-of-a-kind too!  This topper is an example of just that!  It's one of my most recent wedding cake toppers, and was such fun to create.

For this Sports Theme Wedding Cake Topper the couple LOVES Football but I can customize the jersey's for any sport you'd like.  The bride and groom are wearing their team jersey's over their wedding attire. The bride isn't carrying a bouquet, but one can be added if you'd like. They are posed on a base made to look like they are standing on the 50 Yard Line of a Football Field. It's 3 1/2" round and they are approximately 5" tall.  

You can see this listing in my Etsy Shop HERE.

Please click HERE to see more of my WEDDING CAKE TOPPERS.  

 Each is lovingly handmade by me, they are made to be one of a kind toppers and 

keepsakes to be enjoyed for years to come.  :)

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Wishing you a great day!  Thank you for visiting today!

~Trina