Father’s Day is just around the corner. We asked our loyal fans and indie business owners to share their favorite products or top sellers.

Here are some wonderfully handmade products that would make the perfect gift for your Dad! Or any Dad! We hope this Gift Guide will give you interesting options! Happy shopping and Happy Father’s Day!

Pictures and product descriptions courtesy of the companies featured below.

SariBlue Hematite Bracelet
Price: $35.00
Made by: SariBlue®

These bracelets bring you good luck and good energy. The hematite stones have a strong grounding ability that helps to clear and calm your mind.

The small single evil eye bead and choice of either the OM or Hamsa charm bring you added good luck.

This subtle and simple bracelet is perfect for a man as a great Father’s Day Gift or anytime during the year.

These bracelets are available from 6.5 inches to 8 inches. For the best fit please take a piece of string and wrap it around your wrist starting at the inside of your wrist back to meet the end of the string. Then measure the string. If no note is made this bracelet will be sent at 8 inches.

*Although there are images with multiple bracelets this listing is for one bracelet only.

SariBlue is a hip, earthy, bohemian wear-it-everyday jewelry collection centered on the power and theory of the universally recognizable symbol the Evil Eye.

Beautiful, simply designed jewelry to add peace, positivity and a bit of fun to your style! There’s nothing evil about it…

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Men’s Billfold
Price: $20
Made by: TN Sugar Rush Creative, LLC

Stylish and affordable, this handmade billfold fits every lifestyle. The exterior of the billfold is made out of twill and the interior lining is a gray solid cotton. It has plenty of storage for money, cards, receipts, bus tickets or whatever you may need.

The billfold folds in half and is interfaced throughout to help with structure and durability.

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Like A Sir Shaving Bar
Price: $10
Made by: SoGa Artisan Soaperie

Pamper the wet shaver in your life with this absolutely decadent Shaving soap, made the old fashioned way. Completely a new formulation, this bar is softer than our normal body bars – made to load onto a brush and produce tons of lather easily.

A complex medley of scents, beginning with fresh, daring notes of Japanese grapefruit, bergamot, and lemon; followed by middle notes of peppercorn, ginger, jasmine, aquatic marine notes, and a hint of peppermint; sitting on expensive base notes of natural patchouli, cedar, vetiver, labdanum, and frankincense.

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Men’s Mustache Baseball Shirt
Price: $25
Made by: Elle Dee Designs

Looking for that fun and useful Father’s Day gift? Perfect for the man in your life, our trendy Mustache Baseball style tee from the American Apparel line are made in the USA with quality and care. The shirt is completed with an adorable appliqué felted mustache in the color of your choosing, making it the perfect gift for all dads from the hipster to the weekend ball player and the everyday adventurer.

Shirts are available in a variety of colors and sizes. Coordinating shirts are available in smaller sizes to complete the look for the entire family. All items are handmade and support small businesses.

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Unisex Paracord Bracelets
Price: $25.00
Made by: Jewels For Hope

This bracelet is fashionable and useful. Perfect for the Dad on the go or lover of the outdoors! With a secure buckle that fastens around your wrist, it’s easy to keep your Paracord Bracelet close by in case of emergencies. This bracelet is easy to unravel and waterproof. Use it for boating cord, dog leash, tying down a tent, shoelaces, first aid and a multitude of other uses.

Portion of the profits donated to one of 25 organizations! Look Good while doing good!

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Bay Rum Soy Spa Candle
Price: Regular $17.95, On Sale: $14.35
Made by: CT River Candles

Hand Poured Bay Rum Scented Soy Candle.

Scent Description: Cloves, Cinnamon Sticks, Tangy Orange, Pine and a touch of Patchouli, gives this Bay Rum fragrance a nice spicy, masculine aroma straight from the Caribbean. Perfect for Father’s Day gift giving. This photo shows a fun way to gift with a rum runner recipe but it would also be great paired with a bottle of Bay Rum aftershave or cologne.

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Draeko pour Homme – Dragonscale Chainmaille Bracelet
Price: C$80
Made by: Saniki Creations

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Be A Man-Red Wrenches
Price: $75.00
Made by: Genuine Leathers Designs

Tools, that’s what defines a real man, right? Then be one with this dark red option in the Be A Man series! Show us your guns and get those tools ready; there’s work to do, man.This single left front split is white with a contrasting print of wrenches, a black stripe and print pocket. Right front full print, black collar, white body, contrasting back yoke and black buttons.

Man up!

Genuine Leathers Designs was born out of boredom and unemployment; so costume industry professional Rachel Leathers put her sewing skills back to work, and for herself for a change. We have created a new twist on an old favorite; bowling/Hawaiian shirt styles with added color, dimension, loads of humor and an emphasis on the prints to bring new life and fun back into the mix! Several options are available, and custom orders are always welcome.

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Moroccan Spice Handmade Glycerin Soap
Price: $6.99
Made by: Magic Senses

Moroccan Spice is the perfect soap for men! Very rich and strong fragrance. 6 oz.

Each bar is unique and has its own personality; being handcrafted and imperfect adds greater value and fascination. The eye appeal and beautiful scent make it an excellent choice for unique and special gifts.

Packaging: each soap comes in its own clear box, ready to be offered to that special someone!

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Handyman Tool Wine Charms
Price: $20.99
Made by: Loralyn Designs

A perfect gift for the handy man in your life! Included in this set: (1) hammer, (1) pliers, (1) wrench, (1) hand saw and (1) drill. Each charm is made from Tibetan silver metal and finished on both sides. The wine stem hook is made from memory wire so no need to secure it closed, simply place around the stem and the ring will retain its shape and hang securely!

This wine charm gift set comes packaged in a silver tin with a clear lid. Great to have on hand for parties and a perfect addition to any gift basket!

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4 Archival Feather Prints
Price: $100
Made by: Jody Edwards Fine Art and Illustration

An instant collection of Archival Feather prints, from the original watercolor studies. Includes feathers from Raptors, Mallards, Grouse and Blue Jays. Great gift for your birder Dad. Great for a feature wall to spruce up the man-cave.

Printed with an Epson Stylus R2880 with Epson Ultra Chrome pigment inks which are guaranteed to last a couple hundred years on Hahnemuhle Museum Etching quality paper. 350 gsm. Beautiful, thick, watercolor-like paper that is also certified archival.

Print size: 8″ x 10″ Paper size 8.5″ x 11″ Signed by the artist.

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Your Child’s Artwork on a Fine Silver Key Chain
Price: $110.00
Made by: Metalmorphis

Now you can preserve your child’s artwork forever on a key chain made of recycled fine silver. Your child’s Masterpiece will be shrunk down and transferred to a piece of fine silver. Key chain measurements are approximately 1 to 1 1/4 inch in size. Several shapes are available..choose from a rectangle, square, circle, or oval. A name and date or personalized message can be added for an additional fee. If a key chain isn’t what you are looking for, Cuff links and dog tags are also available. This is meant to be a keepsake to be cherished forever by Fathers and Grandfathers!

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Black Obsidian Unisex Stretch Bracelet
Price: $32.00
Made by: Sienna Grace Jewelry

Black 12mm obsidian polished rounds are paired with Bali sterling silver domed bead caps. I’ve chosen a lovely woven pendant from the Karen Hill Tribe as a focal. This pendant (16mm x 21mm) has woven silver attached to a silver frame. All are hand made and no two are exactly alike. Black and silver is such a classic combination.

This bracelet is sized for a medium sized men’s wrist, 7.5″ – 7.75″ (19.0 – 19.7cm), and is unisex in style. Perfect for Father’s Day!

Key Chain – Green ribbon and glass beads
Price: $13.50
Made by: AlyxAndrea Design

This key chain by AlyxAndrea Design is fun and unique. I started with 1cm green grosgrain ribbon. Woven into the ribbon are small antiqued bronze beads alternating with neutral colored glass beads in various shapes, sizes and shades of yellow, red and orange.

Beaded ribbon section is 3 inches long (7.5 cm). Made with durable materials.
Ships free to U.S. Like the design but not the colors? Request a custom piece.

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Men’s Stainless Steel Chainmaille Bracelet
Price: $68
Made by: Alyce n Maille

This heavy duty men’s stainless steel bracelet is truly a work of art. It is made using high quality 16 gauge stainless steel rings. This darker silver colored bracelet is finished with a strong stainless steel clasp which makes it very durable. This bracelet has a nice weight to it and will not tarnish. To achieve this unique sleek look, each individual ring is handwoven in the chainmaille box style. It is definitely made to be seen. It is the perfect accessory to add a bit of edge to any style. This particular weave makes this bracelet a statement piece but still perfect to wear everyday.

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3 Bar Handmade Soap Set for Him
Price: $18

Made by: Allison-Nichole Handmade Bath & Body

Looking for the perfect gift for Dad or the special man in your life? Clean him up handmade style! These handmade soap gift sets are perfect for uncles, brothers, nephews, boyfriends, husbands…just about anyone. Choose the gift box style that best suits your man: classic solid white ribbon, argyle /black, or plaid/black. Each set comes with 3 bars our customer favorite men’s soaps. 1 of each: Fresh Outdoors Shea Butter bar, Bay Rum Shea Butter bar, and Sexy for Him.

Hena Tayeb is a Chicago born Pakistani photographer living in New Jersey. Hena loves to find unusual abstracts and angles allowing the ordinary to appear extraordinary. She zooms in and brings light to the details of things around her. Creating abstracts and bringing attention to textures and patterns. She and her husband, along with their almost three year old boy love to travel enabling her to capture their adventures in bold, high contrast, dramatic photographs.

We caught up with Hena and asked her a few questions so you get to know her better. Here is what she said:

What’s the story behind your company?
Photography was my minor in college.. I was set out to be a copy writer but after a few semesters of photography I couldn’t imagine not doing it. I got married right out of college and moved to a different continent… my birth country. And while I was at home figuring out what to do with myself I uploaded some of my work online and people actually liked it. All the positive comments I got gave me the idea to start selling my work and start what is now Hena Tayeb Photography.

What inspires you?
Everything. I love to find unusual abstracts and angles allowing the ordinary to appear extraordinary. I zoom in and bring light to the details of things around me. Creating abstracts and bringing attention to textures and patterns. My passion for travel enables me to capture my adventures in bold, high contrast, dramatic photographs.

What is your favorite photograph?
That is a difficult one.. each photograph comes with a story with a memory attached. I love the photographs of hands because they were taken in college. I love ‘Sitting Blue’ taken inside a steam train. I love the photographs of lights and chandeliers..

How would you describe your style in 3 words?
Dramatic. Architectural. Travel.

In your opinion, what’s the best part of being an entrepreneur?
The best part about being an entrepreneur is the independence and freedom, being able to follow your heart and vision. Not having to compromise. And as a mom it helps to be able to set my own schedule and have flexibility.

If you were to start all over again, what would you do differently?
I would have begun with more confidence. I would have started with Etsy earlier. That was when I really started to make sales and gave me that confidence. It was also then that photography went from being a hobby to my occupation.

Any advice for other entrepreneurs who are just starting?
For entrepreneurs just starting out I’d say be patient. Don’t expect to get a sale the very first day. Keep record of money going in an out.. it seems tedious in the beginning since money seems to be going out more often that coming in but it will be a great help in the future. Social media is your friend… use it to get the word out.

What’s next? Any plans for the future?
More photographs to edit. More travel in the summer meaning more photographs.

Contact information:
Name: Hena Tayeb
Website/Shop: http://www.henatayebphotography.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/henatayebphotography
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/henatayeb
Blog: http://www.henatayeb.blogspot.com

Calling all designers, crafters, artists and indie shop owners!

Father’s Day is a few weeks away! Starting today till Sunday, June 9, 2013 (end of day), we’ll be accepting submissions for our Father’s Day Gift Guide. If your product is handmade or designed by you (like greeting cards, etc) and can be purchased online, please feel free to send us the following information:

Product Name:
Product Price:
Product Description ( 100 – 150 words):
Link to Product page: http://
Company Name:
Company Website: http://
*Attach Product Image (minimum 400px x 400px)

We are looking for all sorts of handmade items related to Father’s Day theme; if you think your product would make a great Father’s Day gift, please send us your suggestion to submissions@craftsyble.com and we’ll take a look. Please put “2013 Father’s Day Guide – NAME OF YOUR COMPANY” in the title of your email.

Please note that we are very picky! We usually receive dozens of suggestions and cannot possibly feature all of them, even though we wish we could. If your product is chosen to be included in our Gift Guide, we’ll let you know.

Tips on how to increase your chances of being chosen:

- make sure your product matches the Father’s Day theme;
- provide ALL the information requested;
- make sure your description has a MINIMUM of 100 words;
- make sure your picture is attached, not included in the body of the email and is at least 400px x 400px;
- have your product online, available for purchase or custom order.

If you haven’t yet, please join Craftsyble on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and be the first to know when our Father’s Day Gift Guide is published!

If you’d like to advertise on Craftsyble, please contact us and we’ll see what we can do to help your business.

Today, in the Spotlight, we have Ms. Adrienne Evans, the talented artisan behind Funky Planet. Funky Planet offers a variety of unique handmade items at very reasonable price. They have a wide range of glass and ceramic autism awareness items. Every single item is hand crafted in the United States.

We caught up with Adrienne and asked her a few questions so you get to know her better.

What’s the story behind your company?
When my seven year old son Jack was diagnosed with a developmental disability I realized that it was no longer feasible to work outside the home because our days were filled with medical and therapy appointments. At the same time, we really needed a second income to pay for all of those services so I started a web store selling glass jewelery that I made in my home studio. After about a year, I started making Fragile X Syndrome awareness jewelery to raise money for Fragile X research. Because many children that have Fragile X also have Autism, I started making Autism awareness Jewelery as well. This has given me a great platform to not only raise awareness but has also provided an opportunity to help raise money for organizations involved in the Autism and Fragile X community.

What inspires you?
Nature is very inspirational. There is just something beautiful about organic things, the colors, shapes, textures. A lot of the pieces I have made are inspired by nature, trees, leaves, bugs, flowers etc.

What is your favorite product to make?
The awareness jewelery is with out a doubt my favorite. I get to be creative and provide a very important service at the same time effectively combining my two passions.

How would you describe your style in 3 words?
Fun Funky and Eclectic

In your opinion, what’s the best part of being an entrepreneur?
The freedom. I can work eighty hours one week and two the next, that flexibility makes things much easier.

If you were to start all over again, what would you do differently?
I would be more confident and more prepared. I had no idea thousands of people would buy my creations so, in the beginning, I spent a lot of late nights in the studio frantically trying fill orders.

Any advice for other entrepreneurs who are just starting?
I would say if you love it then you should do it. There is nothing better then having a job that you really enjoy.

What’s next? Any plans for the future?
I am in the process of developing an art program for adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries. Art can have a huge impact on your quality of life so I am determined to provide that opportunity for as many people as I can.

Contact information:
Name: Adrienne Evans
Website/Shop: www.funkyplanet.net
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Funky-Planet/351636697155

*** If you are a successful artisan with an online store and fabulous products and would like to be “In the Spotlight”, feel free to submit your info. ***

Today in the spotlight we have Ms. Faith Marcus, the talented artisan behind Faith Marcus Designs.

Faith was our Guest Blogger last year when she shared her knowledge in “A Guide to Pinterest – Tips on How to Become very Pinteresting“, a post that has been very popular on our website.

We caught up with Faith and asked her a few questions so you get to know her better. Here is what she said.

What’s the story behind your company?
The essence of Faith Marcus Designs is to inspire and empower woman to embrace their inner beauty. Combining classic designs with semi-precious gemstones, chosen for their organic beauty and healing properties, and pairing them with fine metals (sterling silver and gold filled or 14k gold), resulting in individual works of art with heart. There is always a meaning or story behind each and every piece, hence my tagline “Earth’s Esoteric Energy”. My process begins with the gemstones, they are my muse. Once I procure small lots of stones, and am guided via my intuitive process, a new collection will emerge.

What inspires you?
The list is long, but topping it off is Mother Nature. Nature is really the one true artist/architect in existence. I am also inspired by photography, exotic destinations (such as India and Morocco), and my metaphysical pursuits and practice. I am often moved by poetry and music. Sometimes a collection will just emerge from a mood, or life event! I rarely look at magazines or trends. I am often surprised (and delighted) to find that in trusting my inner guidance and intuition I am generally in synch with what is “happening”, while maintaining my own identity.

What is your favorite product to make?
My favorite item to make would be a gemstone bracelet, combined with metals and charms.

How would you describe your style in 3 words?
Eclectic, bohemian, sophisticated.

In your opinion, what’s the best part of being an entrepreneur?
The best part is expressing my creativity and having other people enjoy and appreciate it, and the freedom to call my own shots.

If you were to start all over again, what would you do differently?
Putting systems in place from the beginning. It’s challenging to get organized after the fact! I know as a creative person, it’s sometimes difficult to balance the art and the business end.

Any advice for other entrepreneurs who are just starting?
Be true. Be authentic. Find your own style and stick with it. Learn from others, but don’t follow the crowd, or attempt to ride on the coat tails of someone else’s design or success. You need to stand out and be noticed for who you are. Don’t be afraid to take risks, or to make mistakes, it’s all part of the learning and creative process, Learn to ride the waves, and don’t let fear or discouragement keep you from realizing your dreams. Make sure while you are expressing your creativity, that you have spent some time learning some business basics, communication skills and customer service. You must be your own brand ambassador!

What’s next? Any plans for the future?
My logo was designed with future plans to incorporate it into my line as a jewelry component. I am also looking to offer more limited edition collections.

Contact information:
Faith Marcus
Website/Shop: www.faithmarcusdesigns.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/faithmarcusdesigns
Twitter: @Fmdesigns
Blog: www.faithmarcusdesigns.com/blog

*** If you are a successful artisan with an online store and fabulous products and would like to be “In the Spotlight”, feel free to submit your info. ***

Today’s interview is with Ms. Hannah Hossack-Lodge, the talented artisan behind Soul Fire Jewellery. Hannah is a contemporary jewellery designer/maker working predominantly in sterling silver, incorporating brightly coloured gemstones to create bold, unusual yet very elegant pieces of jewellery inspired by nature and the elements.

She studied HND jewellery and silversmithing at Birmingham’s world renowned school of jewellery and now has a little workshop set up in her living room where she creates all her work.

We caught up with Hannah and asked her a few questions so you get to know her better. Here is what she said:

What’s the story behind your company?
I come from a very artistic family – jewellers, ceramicists, painters, moisaicists, cartoonists and cake decorators! So I grew up surrounded by arts and crafts and have always enjoyed being creative. I initially pursued a career in languages (Spanish and Italian) but decided that it wasn’t for me so did an HND in Jewellery and Silversmithing instead. Soul Fire Jewellery was created because I wanted to have the freedom to make my own designs and express my own style.

What inspires you?
I take most of my inspiration from nature and the elements but I am also influenced by fairytales and fantasy stories.

What is your favorite product to make?
I love making bold pendants because they are my favourite type of jewellery to wear!

How would you describe your style in 3 words?
Elegant. Bold. Stylish

In your opinion, what’s the best part of being an entrepreneur?
The freedom to be flexible and work the hours that suit you and to be able to express your own style.

What’s next? Any plans for the future?
Simply to increase sales and expand my customer base, as well as increasing my product range and making lots more lovely things!

Contact information:
Name: Hannah Hossack-Lodge
Website/Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/SoulFireJewellery
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SoulFireJewellery

*** If you are a successful artisan with an online store and fabulous products and would like to be “In the Spotlight”, feel free to submit your info. ***

Today’s guest: Ms. Emily Majzer! She makes Handmade Jewelry & Leather Goods from Materials of Natural Origin. Emily upcycles most of her products out of other already manufactured goods. Re-purposing old clothes, jewelry, bags, etc. into something new, unique and creative!

We interviewed Emily so you get to know her better.

What’s the story behind your company?
I Strive to Inspire & Benefit Through My Hard Work, Focused Energy & Creative Abilities. EmilyMajzer.com is a collection of my journey through a creative world of crafts, talents and inspirations.

What inspires you?
Native American & South American culture. The wonderful textile patterns, bone carved jewelry, peyote stitch, natural gemstones. As well as the ability to ‘upcycle’ (taking an already manufactured product & turning it into something unique & different).

What is your favorite product to make?
Leather Bags

How would you describe your style in 3 words?
Natural Tribal Goddess

In your opinion, what’s the best part of being an entrepreneur?
Being able to let your creative mind wander to new places.

If you were to start all over again, what would you do differently?
Nothing. I’ve come a long way in different medians of jewelry making & sewing. My style and abilities have grown & help make a part of what Emily Majzer represents today.

Any advice for other entrepreneurs who are just starting?
Never Stop Creating.

What’s next? Any plans for the future?
Looking forward to vending at a few festivals this summer & spreading the word about http://www.emilymajzer.com

Contact information:
Name: Emily Majzer
Website/Shop: http://www.emilymajzer.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/emajzer
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hippieMLE
Blog:http://www.emilymajzer.com/home/category/blog/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/100992606497447310166/posts

*** If you are a successful artisan with an online store and fabulous products and would like to be “In the Spotlight”, feel free to submit your info. ***

Today, we are talking to Mrs. Amber Shafer, the talented artisan behind Rito Originals. She is mostly self-taught but her other backgrounds in art help her significantly. She learns her skill though reading different books and articles, watching various videos, simply studying a piece of jewelry, and even random experimentation within her medium. We caught up with Amber and asked her a few questions so you get to know her better.

Here is what she said:

What’s the story behind your company?
I have been making jewelry longer than I can remember. Throughout my life it has progressed from one medium to the next. Shortly after my daughter was born I became a stay-at-home mommy and without the freedom I had previously I was searching to some kind of creative outlet. My husband is the one who actually pushed me start collecting the supplies I needed for silversmithing. I had wanted to for a long time but had put it on the back burner. Luckily I gave in and never looked back! I started learning more and more and soon found myself wanting to share what I did with others. I found Etsy and the rest was basically history.

What inspires you?
I draw inspiration from many things around me. Some are more common, such as inspirations from nature, and others are more random and just come to me randomly. I always keep my sketch book handy for those spur of the moment ideas. I also draws inspiration from modern and contemporary sources but also some from more classical styles.

What is your favorite product to make?
I love making all my pieces but right now my favorite are my Caterpillar Leaf Earrings. They are my style wrapped up into one piece.

How would you describe your style in 3 words?
Three words is tough but I would say……Modern Contemporary Classics.

In you opinion, what’s the best part of being an entrepreneur?
For me it is being able to run my business from my home and have the freedom I need to still be at home with my daughter and raise her myself. That is very important to me. It also still gives me that creative outlet that I was looking for. It’s the best of both worlds!

If you were to start all over again, what would you do differently?
If I could start over, I would have started sooner and not let anything hold me back! I would have dived right in a whole lot sooner.

Any advice for other crafters who are just starting?
If you love what you do enough, then keep at it! Don’t let fear of the unknown stop or delay you doing something that you absolutely love. Do a little research to ease you mind and go for it.

What’s next? Any plans for the future?
I have quite a few new designs waiting to be made up and put in my shop. I’m pretty excited about that. I’m also hoping to get things ready to possible do a booth at a craft show sometime this year.

Contact information:
Name: Amber Shafer
Website/Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ritooriginals
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RitoOriginals
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RitoOriginals

*** If you are a successful artisan with an online store and fabulous products and would like to be “In the Spotlight”, feel free to submit your info. ***