Treasures, Treasuries, and Thoughts

I swore I would never do a blog! So much for swearing. I didn't think that I would have much to say or share. I was wrong! I have been so blessed with a wonderful family, loyal friends, sharing colleagues, and the support from so many that I will never run out of topics to write about.

I have opened an on-line store at a place called Etsy (rhymes with Betsy). The items on the left are available for purchase there. These will change from week to week to show you my latest creations. The link to the store is in the upper left corner of this page.

I also have items for sale listed on Art Fire. The link to my Art Fire Studio is http://www.jstinson.artfire.com/

I hope you will visit this blog, my Flickr page (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jstinson/2500402289/) and my Etsy and/or Art Fire stores often. (http://www.jstinson.etsy.com/ http://www.jstinson.artfire.com


So come along on my Trail of Treasures! It will be a Spirit Journey for me and I invite you to join me on the trip.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Which Is Your Favorite Walosi (Frog in Cherokee)?

Welcome to our Cherokee Spring Frog Dance!

This is your opportunity to view the frogs made by various artists from the Etsy Native American Forum Thread Walks In The Wind.

Kicking Bear, a Cherokee elder, is our wise man and mentor. We sit around our "cyber" camp fire while he amuses us with his wit and wisdom. Recently he told us of the old tradition of the Cherokee Spring Frog Dance. He then challenged us to produce a walosi piece to honor this tradition and the frog. 28 pieces were offered up for this challenge.

We invite you to view all of the wonderful walosi and select your favorite. There is voter widget at the end so that you may cast your vote. Just scroll down on the bar to find your favorite artist.

Those of us who participated had a great time and we hope you will enjoy helping us with our celebration of the Cherokee Spring Frog Dance.


                                                                           
                                                                            Van Fleet Street Design  http://www.vanfleetstreetdesign.com/




           Bead Lady 61 http://www.beadlady61.etsy.com/
 










1 Egg Man  1   http://www.1eggman.etsy.com/

1 Egg Man 2     http://www.1eggman.etsy.com/










   White Buffalo Designs  http://www.whitebuffalodesigns.etsy.com/





Wolf Moon Traders 1   http://www.wolfmoontraders.etsy.com/


Wolf Moon Traders 2    http://www.wolfmoontraders.etsy.com/


To Vote:  Use the "white portion" of the bar to scroll down the list of names.
Click on the "dot" to the left of the name.
Click on "Vote"
To see the Results, Click on "Results"

5 comments:

Timberlineltd said...

WOW! I am so impressed with all of you. What great artistry! So difficult to pick a favorite. I wish I could vote for at least 3 of them. :)

dovesnativedesigns.etsy.com said...

Such beautiful artwork, all are very impressive. Everyone here is a winner in his or her craft. Thank you for sharing. ~`V`~

Intuitive Goddess said...

I didn't realize how many great shops there were...
Many blessings to all!

jstinson said...

Timberlineltd,dovenativedesigns,intuitive goddess....Wado (Thank you) for your comments. I couldn't agree with you more! This is a talented group of people!

Jean Levert Hood said...

This was not an easy choice, Joni!! What wonderful pieces!