Treasury Tuesday: Bird-Watching

With spring finally being in full bloom, the birds are back and twitter-tweeting away (well, y'know...not really with Twitter...bird don't use computers! Ha ha! ~ahem~) Anyway, after a trip to my grandmother's house, who is an avid bird lover and bird watcher, and watching the birds at the feeders outside her kitchen window, I was inspired to make this treasury highlighting some pretty bird-inspired work, which includes a feather hair comb from our own PeachesProducts. I know birds and bird themes are ubiquitous on Etsy (and everywhere else!) but they're just so pretty!

Bird-Watching featuring PeachesProducts

Be sure you click on the links below and go see more treasuries that feature some of our other awesome RNEST members! (if you don't, you're missing out!)

Featuring RNEST Members:

• Snug As A Bug In A Rug! featuring KarenSwimmer
• Teal Babies featuring KarenSwimmer
• Grow Your Own featuring KarenSwimmer
• What A Pig Wants featuring KarenSwimmer
• Beautiful and Different Crocheting featuring KarenSwimmer
• Happy Sunday featuring KarenSwimmer
• Hey Boo Boo... featuring KarenSwimmer

Featuring and curated by RNEST Members:

• Summer Joys by KiraArts, featuring PeachesPictures
• I (heart) Buttons! by KiraArts featuring PeachesPictures and AlisonTyne

Curated by RNEST Members:

• I (heart) Wooden Toys! by KiraArts
• Spools! by KiraArts
• A Mile of Smiles by KarenSwimmer
• Warm by SoftShellCrafts
• Lemon Zest by GocksFrocks

* If you make or find a treasury that features an RNEST member, or if you are an RNEST Member who makes a treasury, post the link on the wall at RNEST's Facebook Page. Your treasury could be featured on the next Treasury Tuesday!

Fashionable Friday: In the Spirit of the Royal Wedding

After witnessing the Royal Wedding early this morning, it seemed quite natural to feature a bridal or wedding item this week from one of my fellow RNESTers!

There is a great opportunity to add a very personal touch to your big day... a custom made flower girl dress from Gock's Frocks.

Let your fun and funky personality shine through by the playfulness of the little ones in your bridal party!

These dresses are especially fabulous because they could be worn for other occasions and are machine washable! So you get funky and functional all in one!

Just contact Kristen with your wedding details and she will come up with a work of art that will make you feel like a bit of royalty yourself!

Enjoy this wonderful day!

Many wishes of happiness to all of you planning or preparing for a wedding this year!

Wednesday Wellspring: Gock's Frocks

Bubbling up from the well this week, is a fun and flirty Vintage Skaters Winter Twirl Skirt from Gock's Frocks! The sweet vintage reproduction skater fabric will be sure to be a hit this winter season. The skirt is made from 100% premium quality quilters cotton, preshrunk, machine washable, and available in sizes 12mo-12 years!

Gock's Frocks will be offering FREE SHIPPING throughout November on any purchase - just put RNEST in the message to seller when completing your purchase!

And now for the rules (This giveaway is open to US only):

MANDATORY ENTRY #1: Go to Gock's Frocks, heart the shop, and then leave a comment here telling me your favorite item.

MANDATORY ENTRY #2: Become a follower of this blog and leave a comment letting me know- or if you are already, leave a comment saying you're a loyal follower.

BONUS ENTRIES (leave a separate comment for each):

1. Fan Gock's Frocks on Facebook.

2. Tweet and blog about this giveaway and leave a comment here with the link.

3. Fan RNEST on Facebook.

The winner will be chosen using the random number generator on Tuesday, November 16 and will be announced in the next Wednesday Wellspring.

Make-it Mondays: Make Waves

Our team members are out there making waves again in Rochester!

Amanda of Beadwork by Amanda was profiled by the Rochester Examiner here.

MAYDAY Underground Crafts + Art Luau (created by Amanda and Casey of Peaches Products) will take place this Saturday May 6th and feature several RNEST team members. Check out the fun things they have planned!

Kristen of Gock's Frocks showcased her designs at Rochester Fashion Week at Four Walls Gallery, here.

Beth of Moonblossom Signworks has founded a new Art Co-op with three friends in the old E.P. Reed Shoe Factory. Their premiere show, Boots and Shoes: Variations on a Theme Opens this Friday, November 5th. See the article here.



Team members Michelle of Beauty in the Eye and myself, Buenahelena will have work featured in that show as well.

Did I forget something awesome that you did RNESTer?
Let me know and it will be added :)

Jack's Pick: Louis the Lonely Bunny by Gock's Frocks

Each Friday I select an item created by a member of the Rochester NY Etsy Street Team(RNEST). What criteria do I use? I look for great looking items that I think are well made offered for a great price!

This week I have found a cute little lonely bunny by the name of Louis. Now Louis is probably lonely because he would like a loving family to become a part of for Easter or springtime. At least that is what I think, but maybe he's lonely for some other reason only a rabbit would understand.

Cute little Louis was made by Gock's Frocks. Now usually I'm cruising through Gock's etsy store to find skirts for my little daughter like I did a few months back, but I came across this little guy and thought I would have to share him for Easter.

Also, I have also learned that Gock's Frocks has joined forces with Reckless Necklace (great name!) and has taken up studio space in Rochester at the Hungerford Building on 1115 E. Main Street through Door 5 on the second floor. She is having an open house tonight, April 2, from 5-9 pm. I'm hoping to check it out if my little one can stay awake! It is an open house for Rochester's First Fridays event, so there will be other studios open in the area as well, so stop in and maybe you will see Louis and all of Gock's Frocks excellent craftsmanship.