This journal/blog post is part of an Etsy promotional. The point is to feature other Botter's blogs and shops. As you might imagine, Swap-Bot is bursting with creativeness. I hope you will browse around and see check out the talent. Below are a few favorites that I found from each shop. Since DevArt's journals don't allow HTML, I also posted this on my LiveJournal [link] so I could make it look pretty. (Feel free to add me if you wish).

** Love, Maddy ** [link] Blog --> [link]

Maddy (SB user: lovetherain) enjoys crocheting, knitting, sewing, embroidery, altering matchboxes, visual journaling, and pen-palling. Her shop specializes in craft supplies, especially cabs, appliques, and ribbon.

These Kawaii Bunnies are my favorite: [link]
I really love the ribbon in her shop, but my obsession with cuteness overrides my love for ribbon and trim. I could think of a million things I could do with these. Wouldn't they be the best accent for a kawaii pillow?  


** Art and Crafty Stuff by Kelly Zarb ** [link] Blog --> [link]

Kelly (SB user: bluefeather) really loves singing, music, art, and cute things. Speaking of cute things, her shop is FULL  of cute things. She likes to incorporate color and recycled materials into her items, and I think that makes them a little more personal. She sells papercrafts, necklaces, brooches, and art.

My favorite item from her shop is the Fly Away Birdie Card. [link] I love this card! It's so gorgeously done, and I particularly love the soft colors. It means something to me personally because of what it means, and because it reminds me of one of my tattoos. It's always important to fly free and follow your own destiny. :]


** The Fiction Department ** [link] Blog --> [link]

Buttons Galore! Tara [sometimes known as tarawr, taradactyl, arat](SB user: apurplerat)loves the color purple and is a photographer. In her shop, she sells stationery, mail goodies, and buttons.

This set of buttons are based on postage stamps. [link] What an awesome idea! I love buttons, but never can decide where to place them and am constantly re-arranging them. These are great because they bring a new level of function to the average stamp.


** Bandeau's Shop ** [link] Blog --> [link]

Jaz (SB user: Bandeau) is a very talented illustrator, graphic designer and costumer. She is the brainchild of something called the Bendy Demon [link] which I think is absolutely fantastic. She's lucky to have a hubby who shares her interests and will allow her to dress him up in all sorts of costumes.

I've come across Bandeau's shop multiple times since joining the Bot. each time, I'm always drawn to her Fantasy Coloring Book. [link] I love her style and how intricate the illustrations are. I'm constantly struggling to bring my characters to life and add more detail.


** Panda Love Shop ** [link] Blog --> [link]

What a coincidence! I love pandas, too! And Kawaii! An (SB user: xiwang) is a pre-med/psych major (whoa, you go girl) who also collects Kawaii items. Don't believe me, just check out her shop! Haha.

My favorite things in her shop is more or less everything. [link] I'm not picky when it comes to Kawaii since I don't have a whole lot of it, just a few pieces that I've received in various swaps. I also love the mystery and surprise behind grab bags.


Thanks for reading! I hope you found something you enjoy. :]