Jan 30, 2009

Some of Recent Treasury Picks!

These are some of recent treasuries that my item was handpicked by other fellow Etsy shop owners! These are all so lovely. Thank you so much! If you find something you like on their lists, just click the images for full size and search shop owners usernames at search of www.etsy.com under Sellers:usernames. Don't forget to visit their shops as well.


Title: Beautiful Darkness

Visit beautiful Glass pendant shop of ArtoftheMoment: http://artofthemoment.etsy.com/

Title: Feelings

Thank you again! Visit Andrea's lovely craft shop Munieca: http://munieca.etsy.com/


Thank you again! Please visit her very lovely vintage shop SimplySuzula http://simplysuzula.etsy.com/
Love, Yoshika

Jan 29, 2009

Prayer Crane Craft Series

Since the end of last year, I have been meaning to add this entry. So today I am finally doing it.
I have started some origami crane craft since last year. This project is kind of dear to my heart. If you were born as Japanese, this origami crane is something that you would learn as a child at kindergarten, from your mother, from your brother or sister, or friends.... I was of course one of them, and I have dear memories of playing with origami as a child. And somehow I have always had some emotional attachment to this origami crane particularly. Even before knowing the meanings that are associated with crane in Japan as a child, I think I have always felt something spiritual from it. It's hard to explain, but that's how you feel when you make origami crane.
And let me share an interesting story. Some of you may know that I am basically very spiritual person, and many of my art are spiritually inspired as well. And several years ago, some spiritualist was offering some kind of spirit animal reading, which she finds spirit animal for you in her trance or meditation. And I just tried it just for fun. And guess what. My spirit animal was "Crane" ;DDD She saw other animals there too, but she said she was lead to crane that was resting quietly standing with her one leg in the lake water. She was American spiritualist, but she also mentioned the word "Peace" to me. Well, whether it is true or not, I found it very interesting.
So, now you know why this project is dear to my heart. Currently I make earrings, necklaces, and charms. Since I also love gem stones, along with beautiful Japanese beads, I also use gem stone beads that also has its own meanings and create themed craft. So, some are good for love, some are for your energy...etc.
Below is the symbolism of Crane in Asia and more information about my Prayer Crane Craft.
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In Asian cultures, cranes symbolize many fortunes such as:

Love & Fidelity - Cranes mate for life. Both male and female cranes work together to build their nest and care for their young.

Longevity - Legend holds that the crane lives for a thousand years. In Japanese, Chinese and Korean tradition cranes stand for peace and long life.

Wellness - Origami cranes are given to those who are ill to wish them a quick recovery.

Hope - It is said that if someone folds a thousand paper cranes, their wish will come true.

Peace - Origami cranes have become a symbol for peace from the story of Sadao Sasaki in post- WWII Japan.


It is also said the paper crane has become an international symbol for peace in recent years as well.


In our country, Japan, it is a symbol of happiness, fortune, luck and longevity. We often make 1000 cranes when you want your wishes to come true especially for someone you care for such as when someone is sick and you want them to get well soon.


The tiny origami cranes are one by one hand-folded by me using beautiful Japanese Yuzen Origami and are triple coated with Acrylic varnish for durability. So they are water-proof and are almost as hard as plastic. I use fine materials such as Japanese and Chinese Glass, Acrylic beads, Swarovski crystals, real gem stones from all over the world along with Gold & Silver plated, sterling silver, Gold filled findings.


Since Origami Cranes itself is a good-luck charm and it is also said that many natural gem stones have its own meaning and powers, some of jewelry (not all of them) are made with theme such as Love Charm, or Good-luck Charm. Please check each listing carefully. Also, since some of materials have limited availability, most pieces are one of a kind and make a great gift to someone you care for.


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Some of these craft are available either at my Etsy shop http://www.euphorianchicstudio.etsy.com/ or at my eBay store http://stores.ebay.com/Euphorian-Chic-Art-Studio as "Custom Order" which I create it after receiving the order. The prices are vary with each product, but it ranges from $10.99 ~ $24.99 (w/wo Shipping, I offer Free Shipping for some of them.) For other products, since most of them look slightly different because of design combination and the patterns of Yuzen origami that I use for cranes, I might not be listing all of them. If you liked other products and don't see them in my store, please send me a message and ask for availability. I probably could send you some of the photos of available ones and if you like it, I will list them just for you.

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I have been receiving pretty good feedback for the people who purchased my prayer crane craft. Here is some of them.

**I just wanted to tell you that I saw my grandma open her gift and it is truly the most beautiful piece of paper art I've seen. The crane looks so delicate, it's perfect! Thank you again. --J. Phillipe WA--

**Oh, so beautiful and delicate. A true art item. Now I want to get other colors --E Jennings CA --

**amazingly cute!!!! I love them!!! Many thanks, will order more!!!! --H.Cho MA--

**VERY cute! The person I bought these for is going to love them. THANKS!! --Courtney CA --

**SUPER FABULOUS Earring! I LOVE THEM! --P. Lawson CA --

And more...
Thank you so much!! They made me sooo happy:-)
I am praying my prayer crane craft would bring a little happiness to people :-)

Love, Yoshika

Jan 21, 2009

Etsy Front Page Treasury Handpicked by Chicalessia

My new addition "Balance Red" 3D relief wall art was handpicked by Chicalessia in her treasury and it made it to Etsy FP! I didn't know when it was on FP, but Ana (the shop owner of chicalessia) kindly let me know about it and let me use her screenshot of FP:-) Thank you so much, and congratulations on FP pick!

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Don't forget to visit her shop: Chicalessia http://www.chicalessia.etsy.com for the beautiful soft velvet beads & jewelry.

Love, Yoshika

Jan 19, 2009

"Wintery Mix" Handpicked by simplysuzula

One of my 3D relief wall arts, "Snow Flower" was handpicked by simplysuzula for her beautiful Etsy treasury "Wintery Mix". I love the color. And her treasury is very popular :-) Visit her treasury here. (It will expire tomorrow.) Thank you so much!

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Please visit her unique vintage shop: SimplySuzula
If you find something you like in her treasury, please click the image for the full size to see seller's username under each item. You can find their shops at Etsy search under "Sellers: username.
Love, Yoshika

Jan 18, 2009

Season of Passion! (Treasury)

This is my recent treasury "Season of Passion".
And my subtitle for this treasury was of course....

"Passion!!!"

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If you find something you like, please click the image to see the full size and find seller names under each listing. You can find them at Etsy Search under "Sellers: username".

Love, Yoshika

Jan 15, 2009

Valentine's Day Cards & Zazzle Front Page

It's already a season of "Love" again! Please prepare your lovely Valentine's day plan with great cards!

Kanji Design Love Valentine Card card
Kanji Design Love Valentine Card by Yoshika



Be My Valentine Bird Greeting Card card
Be My Valentine Bird Greeting Card by Yoshika
Love Is In The Air Bird Greeting Card card
Love Is In The Air Bird Greeting Card by Yoshika
I Love You Bird Greeting Card card
I Love You Bird Greeting Card by Yoshika


Matching US Postages:
Kanji Design
Kanji Design "Love" Stamp by Yoshika
I Love You BirdDesign1 Stamp stamp
I Love You BirdDesign1 Stamp by Yoshika



My Valentine's Day cards and other "Love" Cards are picked for Zazzle Front page!
Love, Yoshika

Jan 14, 2009

Gold Digger Treasury Handpicked by PoleStar

One of my new addition, "Golden Meadow" was handpicked by PoleStar for her gorgeous treasury "Gold Digger". I really love her collection as well as her subtitle :-)))
"I ain't saying she is a gold digga, but she ain't messing with no broke, broke... I ain't saying she is a......."


Thank you so much!
Please visit PoleStar's beautiful Jewelry Shop:
http://www.polestar.etsy.com/

Love, Yoshika

Jan 9, 2009

New Treasury Handpicks, Thank you so much!

Two of my 3D Relief Wall Arts, "Golden Trees", "Golden Tulips Yellow" were handpicked by two beautiful treasuries. Thank you so much!
Please don't forget to visit curator's shops, Primsbyandrea--adorable collages, FruitJooce -- very pretty handmade jewelry.


Treasury "The Birds & The Trees Art" handpicked by primsbyandrea

Treasury "Golden Goodies" handpicked by Fruitjooce

Love, Yoshika

Jan 7, 2009

Featured at Simple Finds!

Today I am proud to announce that one of my 3D Relief Wall Arts, 4pc Golden Berries and my Etsy shop were featured on SimpleFinds.com! SimpleFinds is a great blog site where you can find cool everyday things picked by Christie. Since I really love what they showcase there, I feel very honored that my work is included this time. I also want to thank Christie for giving me a great review and exposure for my work and my Etsy shop. Thank you so much!
Please click HERE or the image below to read her review :-)




They are also doing a giveaway of one of my 3D relief wall art, Single "Golden Berries Brown" 11"x14". (The winner only pays for the shipping $8.00).
It will end January 11th. Please read the details at:
http://www.simple-finds.com/2009/01/lovely-berries.html
Don't miss the 30% off coupon code for your first purchase as well:-)
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Christie is a founder/editor of SimpleFinds.com as well as the owner of "Trendy & Hip Baby Boutique", SimpleMeBoutique.com. Please visit her shop!!

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Love, Yoshika

Jan 3, 2009

Etsy Frontpage Handpicked by Intres

One of my new additions "Golden Popies White" was handpicked by Intres and her treasury "Gold Dreams" was chosen for Etsy Frontpage! It really is one gorgeous treatsury. I missed it when it was on FP...But, thank you so much for including me, and congratulations for FP pick!!


This treasury expires sometime tomorrow. Please visit and take a look!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=30381

Intres is an artist from Spain and creates such a lovely home docor ornaments using felt.
Please visit her Etsy Shop: Intres Handmade: http://www.intres.etsy.com/

Also she is a part of Etsy team: Etsy in Spanish, it is one of the largest Etsy artist communities, and there are a lot of great artists there. If you are looking for one cute handmade item for yourself, their blog might be a good place to take a look.
http://www.etsyinspanish.blogspot.com/

Love, Yoshika

Jan 2, 2009

Happy New Year with Oragne Birds!

Happy New Year!
This was my last treasury in 2008/my first in 2009, "Happy New Year with Orange Birds!" One Sold :)))



Wishing you all a very happy 2009!

Love, Yoshika