Felty Fun

LOVE the cuff that Crystal posted (for some reason it would not let me comment there....)

My mom definitely knows how to do this technique, so you might be getting some felty stone mats in the near future:


From VivaTerra

Haiti Relief Fundraiser

Haiti Relief Fundraiser sponsored by Indie Fixx

Bid on a selection of silent auction of items donated by indie crafters, artists and designers each day and proceeds will go to the Red Cross International Response Fund. Please pass on this info!

Mary- a felted cuff inspiration!

Just saw this on Etsy:



Cool felted cuff by Opus Muse totally reminds me of the cuffs you made for us!! I like her idea for the closure.

Missed Connections

Just came across the Missed Connections blog which features the artwork of Sophie Blackall about those moments we have with strangers and our curiousness about them.



Source: The Clothes Horse

The Bright Side Project

I've just been alerted to The Bright Side Project, a website which has daily themed giveaways. Wahoo! The potential to win free, cool stuff!

Sharing my Etsy Favorites List: Molecular Muse

I wanted to share another shop off of my favorites list on Etsy, the shop of Molecular Muse. I'm all about anyone who can take their non-art related passions and create something artistic from it. That's exactly what Raven from Molecular Muse has done. Her molecular inspired jewelry is so great! It brings me back to the days when I took Biopsychology and Psychopharmacology- and TAed for those classes- and was obsessed with neurotransmitters....yay for being a dork!! Enjoy:



Caffeine molecule - perfect for a Monday morning!!



Seratonin - the happy maker!



Feeling un-inspired? Try some creativity on for size!

I'm also digging Raven's pink-accented hair!

Pump It!

If its good enought for Christian Louboutin, its good enough for me! Simply gorgeous!! Maybe these can be her Bridesmaid's gift to you guys!!!

Oh Rita...

Looking forward to Ladies Night tonight...Margarita Pizza, Wine, and Leap Year!!

Check out this pizza recipe from Emeril and the Leap Year trailer!

Help!

I am in Pred's wedding in October.
She doesn't really get into the whole picking-out-dresses etc thing,
so we are keeping it very simple with a little satin number from david's bridal for the 4 of us in the bridal party.
It will have a lavender grosgrain belt and lavender underlay that peeks out at the bottom hem.
Kinda like this (but the one piece halter dress and I couldn't find the underlay):

The debate is: SHOES.
She doesn't want gold, I don't think silver will go, so keep your eyes open for options or share your suggestions!.

I know this isn't inspiring, but be inspired by helping it not be a "27 Dresses" moment!

Ha!

Just read about Jessica Hagy and her illustrations of graphs, charts, and diagrams on the Pikaland blog. I'm finding them hilariously accurate. One of my favorites is the relationship between joy and bacon:

Check out her blog with way, way more diagram-y goodness: http://thisisindexed.com/.

Sharing my Etsy Favorites List: Ruby's Lounge - Handmade Wilderness Project

I've been eyeing up the Handmade Wilderness Projects by Ruby's Lounge for quite some time now! These amazing pieces of artwork are created by artist, Jennifer Khoshbin. Feast your eyes:









You can see more of Jennifer's artwork here: http://www.jenkhoshbin.com

Amazing Metalwork

Crystal just showed me the website of Orlando Orlandini, whose amazing metalwork is worth taking a look at!

Ring in the New Year!!

Beard Caps!!

OMG- did you see Claire's post about Beard Caps??

I'm dying and would like one in every color and length- to give as gifts- and to keep for me! Yay!

Another inspiration blog...

I had totally forgotten about For Me, For You which features great posts on photography, art, fashion, etc.