K is for Kinetic

Continuing with the theme of blogging the alphabet, we're now at the letter K.  So, today is brought to you by the letter K and the word Kinetic.  Kinetic is an adjective that is pertaining to motion, caused by motion, or characterized by movement.  I've made a small collection of Etsy artists' listings that are kinetic and listed them below.  Enjoy!

First, here are some items from my Etsy shop, BeaOtch.

Don't you just love the way these strands simulate movement and orbits?  I do!

Circumgyration Necklace by BeaOtch on Etsy

Cream Ceramics in Red Leather Orbits Bracelet by BeaOtch on Etsy




Here are listings by other lovely Etsy artists....

Stylized Leaf Mobile by MoonLilyMobiles on Etsy

Kinetic Vintage Bowling Motif Pin by fifisfinds on Etsy

Pendulum Sterling Silver Kinetic Earrings by QuercusSilver on Etsy

Red Sailboat Automaton in carved wooden box by cartoonmonster on Etsy

Calaca Marionette by ArtStudio7A on Etsy

Tree Decal by CherryWalls on Etsy

Motion Fine Art photograph by SaraPhotography on Etsy

Abstract In Motion Eco Friendly Tote by idiopix on Etsy

Rainbow Wind by silverridgestudio on Etsy




I hope you've enjoyed our little stroll with the letter K and the word Kinetic.  Feel free to leave a comment below about this topic or suggestions for the L post.

Thanks for reading!

You can find my full Etsy shop here

J is for Jade

Oh, my!  Sadly, I've been neglecting my blog.  Let's get to it!

Continuing with the theme of blogging the alphabet, here we are at the letter J.  J is for jade.  Jade is a beautiful stone of many shades that has been used for both utilitarian and ornamental purposes throughout history.  Here I will focus on the ornamental.

Here are a few of the listings I've made that showcase jade.  For these pieces, I've used olive jade.

Pale Pink Aventurine and Olive Jade Torsade Necklace

Fuchsia Agate Slice Pendant with Olive Jade Stones Necklace

Green and Pink Coreopsis Necklace

Below you'll find listings from other wonderful Etsy artists that use jade in their works.

African Jade Wrapped in Oxidized Copper and Silver Fill Wire

Turquoise and Yellow Jade Earrings

Fruit Salad Jade Bead Handmade Fashion Necklace, Carved Jade Beads, Bali Silver, Silver Chain Necklace

Unique Tall Modernist Jade Ring

Leather Wrap Bracelet with Jade

Oblong Jade Ring

Olive Jade and Silver Earrings

Green Leaves Enameled Pendant Necklace with China Jade

There are tons of jade listings on Etsy, and I've just scratched the surface.  Take a look around for more here:  Jade Search on Etsy.  Please feel free to leave a comment in the section below for this listing or ideas for a K listing.  Thank you for reading.  See you next time!

Intertwine, Intermingle, Intermix

I'm continuing to blog the alphabet, and today we're at the letter I.  I is for intermingle, intertwine, and intermix.  Let's see fun, sometimes disparate elements coexist in the same piece.

Here's one of my listings that intermixes hard and soft, fabric and chain, and the masculine and feminine.

Fabric Roses and Brass Chain Necklace by Bea Otch on Etsy

Here's another necklace from my Etsy shop that intertwines the hard and soft.  In this case, it is felted wool balls and brass chain.

Felted Wool Necklace by Bea Otch on Etsy

Here are listings from other Etsy artists that intermix, intertwine, and intermingle....

This skull intermingles both the bright and the dark.  We wouldn't have this bright, colorful piece without the death of the majestic animal.

Turquoise Mosaic Cow Skull by ReneGibson on Etsy

Here we have a lovely landscape encased in beeswax peeking through wood that used to be a barn.  We have all of these disparate elements intermingling in one piece.

Hiding Places - The Open Field by ingridArtStudio on Etsy

Here's a listing that takes pieces from a vintage clock radio and turns it into jewelry...  intermixing the functional and practical turns pretty and fun.

Found Object Jewelry by Tanith on Etsy

Monster Mash intertwines classic characters into one crazy-scary super monster!

Monster Mash 13 x 19 by JasonEdmiston on Etsy

Here's a listing that intermingles the old and the new.... vintage feel with new technology.

Dagmar Electrographic Key with 4G Flash Drive by ZendulaLand on Etsy

This bracelet intertwines the complementary colors orange and blue.

Orange and Blue Studded Beaded Bracelet by FortyfourOranges on Etsy

This has been fun to scratch the surface of those listings that intermingle, intertwine, and intermix.  I hope you've enjoyed it, too.  Feel free to leave a comment on this entry or ideas for the J entry in the comments section.  Thank you for reading!  You can also find me at beaotch.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/beaotch, and on Twitter at twitter.com/bea_otch.

H is for Horticulture

So, we're blogging the alphabet and today is the H entry.  H is for Horticulture.  Horticulture is the science of plant cultivation, and it's the perfect topic for summertime.  Below you'll find some great horticultural listings from Etsy artists.

First up are three listings that I made with beautiful flowers.

Light Blue Vintage Style Floral Oval on a White Adjustable Enamel Ring by BeaOtch on Etsy

Coral Pink PomPom Mum Earrings by BeaOtch on Etsy

Teal Rose on a Brass Filigree Flower Necklace by BeaOtch on Etsy

Here are some plant and plant-inspired listings from other Etsy artists...

First, let's start with some plants and seeds.

Collection of 18 Succulent Plants by SucculentsGalore on Etsy

50 Assorted Chinese Trumpet Lily Bulbs by CharmingGardens on Etsy

Colorful Carrot Mix Organic Seeds by cubits on Etsy

Mini Cactus Lost in Zen by wendiland on Etsy

Next are planters for those beautiful plants.

Garden Goddess Wall Hanging Planter by niswanderceramics on Etsy

Rustic Strawberry Planter by GhostCatStudios on Etsy

Heart and Old Lace Wall Vase by CenterHillClayWorks on Etsy

These next listings are items for the planters or garden for identifying plants.

Garden Plant Identification Tags dbabcock on Etsy

Garden Maintained by Gnomes Marker Stake by sunshineceramics on Etsy

These final listings are art pieces that are inspired by horticulture.

Book Plate No, 6 Flowers Print by WinterberryCottage on Etsy

3 Mothers 8x10 Fine Art Print by jmbarclay on Etsy

Paper Flower Woodlet Daisy by paperscissorstone on Etsy

Garden of Earthly Delights by Jtnee on Etsy

This has been a fun listing to write and compile.  I love summertime plants and vegetables.  Who doesn't like eating fresh from the garden or farmer's market?  Or being surrounded by gorgeous plants?  Get out there and enjoy the summer sunshine and the green growth around you!

Thank you for taking a moment to read my blog.  Please feel free to leave a comment about this blog post or a suggestion for future letter entries in the comments section below.

You can also find me at BeaOtch on Etsy, BeaOtch on Facebook, and BeaOtch on Twitter.

G is for Girly

I'm continuing to blog the alphabet and today is the letter G.  G is for Girly.

We'll start off with one of my one of my necklaces.  It's girly because it's so pretty!

Lilac Rose and Periwinkle Frosted Pearls Necklace by Bea Otch on Etsy

This is another necklace that I made and it's pretty, too.  This one is girly because it's pretty but also because it's off kilter.  You know a woman who is keeping the balance of the family, work, and home.  Everything is a little off kilter, but she keeps it aligned anyway...  and all while looking lovely.

Off Kilter Necklace by Bea Otch on Etsy

Below you'll find items by other wonderful Etsy artists that are girly in their own ways.

It's girly to be proud of your spouse, your spouse's profession, and want to show your pride.  Just like the picture below, this shirt is for the gal who loves being a Fire Wife.  :)

Fire Wife Off the Shoulder Girly Sweatshirt by FiredaughterClothing on Etsy

It's girly to want nice, fragrant, flowery soaps.

Pink Magnolia Handmade Soap by SoapStore on Etsy

And it's girly to want nice-smelling locks, too.

Comfrey and Marshmallow Leaf Shampoo by OhSudz on Etsy

It's girly to be into makeup, especially vegan mineral makeup.

Femme Fatale Mineral Eye Shadow by BL Soaps on Etsy

It's girly to be addicted to lip balm/gloss/stick, too.

Lusty Lip Lush with a Hint of Shimmer by DressGreen on Etsy

Beach, Vegan Lip Gloss by justpureminerals on Etsy

Perfect Pink Mineral Lipstick by petalx on Etsy


It's girly to be an awesome sister.

Bonds of Love by KellyBerkeyArt on Etsy



It's girly to be a mommy....

Makin Bacon Lampwork Bead by Gelly on Etsy


to love being a mom...

Fireflies - Mae and Bebe by KatHannah on Etsy


and to not want children, too.

Just Because I Have A Uterus... by the carboncrusader on Etsy


It's girly to be sporty.

Runner Girl Hand Stamped Necklace by JetSilverBeads on Etsy


It's also girly to be nerdy.

Cool Geek TShirt by PublicThreads on Etsy


It's definitely girly to be a feminist.

My Girlfriend is a Feminist by TheRadicalUprise on Etsy

Rosie the Riveter Ring by kalikadesigns on Etsy

Feminist T by BiasDesignLLC on Etsy

Wowzers!  I could go on forever with this post.  Thank you for reading.  You can also find me at BeaOtch.com, BeaOtch on Facebook, BeaOtch on Twitter, or BeaOtch on Etsy.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to post in the comments section below.

Thanks!  :)