I heart art!! ( my latest fav finds)

I really am addicted to art. Here are my latest favorite artistic findings.

Bloodcurdlingcreams, from the US
beautiful work!

Paynk, artist from Singapore
I love the use of typography

Meems, Graphic Designer and Illustrator from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Wonderful line work

Larger tea cup!!

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I made a larger
version of my
tea cup purse!!
so now you can
fit more in
Click for details

Handmade wrapping/packaging ideas from Japan

These are amazing examples of handmade packaging great for both product packaging and gift wrapping. I think doilies are becoming quite popular at the moment.
These are very inexpensive but fun ideas!!
I found them on a Japanese site called aurinko

Paper cut outs

There is something truly beautiful about delicately cut paper. Its so whimsical, and detailed. I am in awe of these artists cutting talents.

Arbouricon I by Pistoles Press

Niklin Designs has some amazing cut out work

Too Cold to Swing - cut paper art by Crafterall

Rocking Horsefly, by Blue Yonder

Frosty Wood by san fran 67

zaha by essimar

Deer and Fox in the White Forest by molly jey

Ever wished...

you could be a fairy princess?This is my new illustration, hope to get this and my last one listed for sale soon. This one was hand drawn, scanned in and coloured on photoshop.

Cyber Monday

Supposedly internet sales are at an all time high today. hmm. *watches tumble weed roll past shop* I don't know if this is just an American thing or what. After the thanksgiving weekend, it would seem people like to go xmas shopping. Well we shall see about this 'cyber' shopping myth.

I heart cupcakes

My latest drawing!! lots of gorgeous yummy cupcakes, hehe, i won't list it on etsy just yet though. I want to do another drawing first. This was done all on photoshop (my best friend)

Creative Stitches

Just a few examples of creative uses of stitches. It not just for sewing seams together.

I love how Michelle C. Moode has combined paper with thread. Sewing paper is fun :) Insufficient Address $25

This gorgeous owl would make an excellent creative addition to the xmas tree.

Smithwick- Owl Ornament no.1, $11 from moon rover

This little pouch is adorable, you can get it for just$ 20

Little button eyed creature purses... Dog2, by abigail brown

Below is the work of Sandrine Pelletier



This piece appeals to my typography obsession-

There is something about this style that borders boring grandma craft, but then the artist pumps an element of modern art into it that makes it hip and exciting.

Zines

I love zines, they are cheap and creative and great way to get people interested in your work. Here are a few of the best zines on etsy. I'd love to make my own sometime. They would also make cool stocking stuffers :)




Obsessive Consumption What Did You Buy Today April 2007 Zine, $4, by Kate Consumption




Made and Unmade, $6 from shannon gerard





Scribble Faster 2 - The Mix Tape zine, $2 by Soft Mechanics



Girl Swirl Zine 13, $5 by My My



The Suicidal Dog by Georgene Smith Goodin and illustrated by Robert Goodin, $3 by Nidoog




Elvis Was A Hero To Most Zine, $8, by Hooked Blog




Who What Where When Why (I Think I Love You) volume 2, $3 by lexacto


Dingbat, Issue 1, $3 by Heroes and Criminals Press


The Laborer and the Nightingale, $3 by lexacto



Toy camera zine, $2.20 by anongrrl
The Lonely Seagull Magazine $10, by Aviary press
Bonbon a Book of Imaginary Sweets, has been sold but i do love it, from Sugar Cookie

Oh and if you are interested here is a video in how to make zines.