ETSY Calligraphic Art & Design

Rigid Heddle Weaving

2011-04-01T07:41:00.003-04:00

This 16 inch Kromski Harp rigid heddle loom is my new pride and joy. My first project, shown here, is a plain basic weave scarf, with sport yarn for the warp and veriegated merino wool for the weft. I plan to keep this one :) but you may see some other hand woven items begin appear on my ArtisanTravelBags Etsy shop later this year. Comments welcome, especially from RH weavers!

New Irish Proverb Treasury

2011-02-25T08:58:00.002-05:00

My newest treasury, Irish Proverbs and a wee bit 'o green, can be found here.

Also see my listing for the Irish Proverb Calligraphy Book, second row, second item. :)

Special Coupon Code for Valentine's Day

2011-01-21T15:12:00.002-05:00

To help you celebrate Valentines Day this year, I am now offering a 10% discount for items purchased through my Etsy shop. You may use the following coupon code through February 14, 2011:

CUPID2011

You will be asked for the code at Checkout, and your total will be adjusted to reflect the discount. For special order inquiries, please send an Etsy "convo" in advance, *or* send an email to discuss the possibilities. :) I am always happy to create a custom listing, just for you.

Coupon expires after 2/14/11.

In the bleak midwinter

2011-01-11T12:26:00.004-05:00

The cold and dark days of January are now upon us, with the rush of the holiday season in the not so distant past. It's time to grab a cup of tea and relax, reflect, & regroup.

As Etsy sellers, we are always interested in creating new products, and in discovering what YOU would like us to create for you. Please click here to send your suggestions and requests.

And remember,
custom orders are always welcome!

In midwinter peace,
-Cindy
"Calligraphic Gifts
for Every Season of Your Life"

Mini Christmas Concertina Books MAY YOUR DAYS BE MERRY AND BRIGHT

2010-11-09T07:48:00.006-05:00

These Mini Christmas Concertina Books are now available through my online Etsy shop. Calligraphy is hand lettered in gold, and they are packaged in a tiny sheer red gift bag.

New Etsy Treasury - Turquoise Drops

2010-10-17T15:04:00.000-04:00

This time, my Irish Proverb Calligraphy Gift Book has been included in the Etsy Treasury "Turquoise Drops", by serendipity11beaded. First row, first column. :)

New Treasury - Arts and Crafts

2010-09-21T16:13:00.004-04:00

Another lovely Etsy treasury, this time with my calligraphy gift book about courage...2nd row, last column. :)

New Treasury - Reading and Writing

2010-09-15T10:07:00.011-04:00

Click here to view, then click on your favorite item to enlarge. My custom calligraphy gift books are pictured in the 2nd row, column 3. :)

New Treasury - Spill The Wine

2010-09-03T07:28:00.012-04:00

Another lovely Etsy treasury, created by seller "ArtbyAmarose" and entitled "Spill the Wine". Gorgeous colors! My calligraphy gift book is in the 2nd row, 1st column.

New Treasury -Turquoise and Black

2010-05-29T15:37:00.001-04:00

This new Treasury East collection on Etsy features my turquoise and black shoulder bag. Nice collection, ADGCornershop!

Brand new ETSY shop, ArtisanTravelBags

2010-05-17T22:03:00.012-04:00

Whether your next journey is halfway across the world, just around the block, or somewhere in between,

you're sure to enjoy browsing through my new ETSY shop, and its unique collection of bags, totes, and purses to help you navigate through your day. Created with a passion for adventure and a zest for life,

my Artisan Travel Bags are a gentle reminder that the first step is to enjoy packing your bags! :)

Custom orders always welcome; please visit my shop and send a convo to ArtisanTravelBags!

"A journey of a thousand miles

must begin with a single step." Lao-Tzu

New Treasury - Book Lovers

2010-04-26T15:54:00.011-04:00

A new Etsy treasury, created today, contains my accordion fold gift book with the quote "Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very quiet if no birds sang except those that sang best. - Henry van Dyke".
This lovely treasury was put together by Sema, of the Etsy shop "Housejewels". Wonderful collection of Etsy items, Sema! Thank you.

New Treasury - It's My Life

2010-02-08T22:56:00.005-05:00

This week my piece titled "Life is not measured" is featured in this Etsy Treasury, with Etsy items gathered by Etsy seller enchantedbabes. (top left corner) She titled her treasury "It's my Life".

Calligraphy gift books for your yoga friends!

2010-01-28T23:22:00.002-05:00

These calligraphy gift books are embellished with the OM symbol on the cover. Great gifts for yoga friends! I have a few left in peach, light blue, and lavender. Please visit my Etsy online shop for more details.

The quote reads:
"Change is not something that we should fear. Rather, it is something that we should welcome, for without change, nothing in this world would ever grow or blossom, and no one in this world would ever move forward to become the person they were meant to be."

Just added to Etsy!

2010-01-27T09:03:00.001-05:00

For details, please visit my Etsy shop. :)

Calligraphic Ornaments

2010-01-26T09:15:00.001-05:00

This one says "Welcome"....hang it anwhere. :)

A Calligraphic Collage - A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step

2010-01-25T00:17:00.004-05:00

This collage is one of my favorites!

New Prints added to Etsy this week

2010-01-24T14:23:00.000-05:00

Click here for more information.

Irish Proverb Calligraphy Book featured in new Etsy Treasury

2009-10-23T14:31:00.003-04:00

One of my Irish Proverb Calligraphy Books has found its way into an Etsy Treasury created by etsy seller HeddaVatter. She has gathered a wonderful collection of "green" from Etsy sellers and has titled her treasury "Irish Green". To see this treasury on Etsy, click here. To visit my shop and have a better view of the book, click here.

Irish Proverb Gift Books

2009-10-14T23:47:00.010-04:00

These Irish Proverb Gift Books are now finished, and ready for good homes. :) Each book is lovingly bound with a hand painted cover, and printed calligraphy to match. Six different color schemes are currently available through my Etsy shop, and other custom color requests are always welcome.

"May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, and tea beside the fire - Laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all that your heart may desire."

Etsy Treasury Feature Matted Calligraphy Collage

2009-10-06T08:19:00.007-04:00

Etsy seller Rippleffect has featured my matted calligraphy collage
in her latest treasury, titled "Orange You Glad it's Autumn?"
(bottom row, center) Please click here to go directly to the treasury.

Calligraphy College featured in Etsy Treasury West

2009-10-02T19:41:00.008-04:00

This afternoon, I was featured in another Etsy "treasury",
called "And never leaf me..."

My matted calligraphy collage is in the top row, center. Please click here to see more of my work, including collages, prints, hand bound books, and cards. Custom orders are always welcome.

This beautiful treasury was created by Etsy seller JemmDeeCreations.

Etsy Treasury West - More Than Words

2009-09-16T18:11:00.002-04:00

Pictured is my very first Etsy Treasury, "More Than Words", just posted this afternoon! Each of these Etsy artists uses text in their own unique way.

Matted Calligraphy Collage now available on Etsy

2009-09-06T16:55:00.001-04:00

This hand lettered collage was just listed on Etsy, and is the first in a series of my larger matted collages with paste paper embellishments. I hand painted the squares, stenciled copper and gold leaves on them, wrapped them, and hand lettered the quote in gold.

This 8x14 work of art is matted in a cream colored single mat, raised up slightly to accommodate the squares, and ready to frame. "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant." -R.L.Stevenson

Irish Proverb Calligraphy Gift Books - a work in progress

2009-09-04T12:41:00.001-04:00

These Irish Proverb Gift Books are coming soon to my Etsy shop!
These are the new covers for the first six in a series. They are still a work in progress.....the calligraphy will be added sometime later this week, printed in colors to match the covers. Click on the image for a much better view! :)

"May you always have walls for the wind, a roof for the rain, and tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all that your heart may desire."

This quote makes such a perfect gift, for so many occasions, that I just had to find a way to create an extra special presentation for it. I have individually hand painted *all* of the paste paper covers, and have used coordinating or contrasting papers for the back covers. The square embellishments on the front are a combination of the two, with the smaller square being wrapped with metallic thread. Each is tied with a sheer ribbon for a special touch. More photos to follow, when they are finished!

Custom Calligraphy Gift Books - Emerson, Thoreau, etc.

2009-09-04T10:16:00.001-04:00

Please visit my Etsy shop for a closer look at these 3.5 inch gift books. Each one is individually lettered in gold italic calligraphy on a soft cream colored artist grade paper. They are covered in various colorful papers from my stash, and embellished with a square collage motif which is wrapped with metallic thread. I package them in matching sheer gift bags, for a nice touch. Several quotes are available, but I also welcome custom orders for the same price. Quotes between 17-34 words fit nicely, and they can usually be shipped within a week. :)

Blank Collage Greetings Cards on Etsy

2009-08-27T16:12:00.001-04:00

Sometimes I just like to play with design.:)
Visit my Etsy online shop to take a look at my new colorful collage cards, ideal for sending or framing.

New Treasury -Calligraphic Gift Book

2009-08-24T11:27:00.004-04:00

My concertina calligraphy gift book, with the hand lettered quote about laughter, has just made it into a new Etsy Treasury created by Lisa Hopkins. Thanks Lisa!

New Treasury - Hand Bound Journal

2009-08-23T15:45:00.004-04:00

This morning, I received an email from Etsy seller Sharon Clancy, letting me know that she has included one of my journals in a current Etsy Treasury - Treasury West! (Third row, position 1)

Calligraphy Art & Design Custom Calligraphy Orders

2009-08-23T00:29:00.002-04:00

From my Etsy shop, http://www.cindyyount.etsy.com, I can easily take custom orders. Send me a "convo" by using the "contact seller" link, to inquire about a possible project. If an agreement is reached, I simply add a personalized listing with your name on it, as shown here. You are then able to "check out" and make payment via Paypal, and the work is shipped directly to you from my studio.

Very convenient! :)

Welcome to Etsy

2009-08-22T01:58:00.003-04:00

Welcome to my newest blog, ETSY Art & Design. Please come in and stay awhile. Etsy.com is the place to shop for unique hand crafted items. Below are just a few of my favorite shops! For calligraphy on Etsy, please visit my shop at http://www.cindyyount.etsy.com.