I just pre-bought tickets for this handmade indie craft show in Chattanooga in March. So excited!
Now, you're thinking, "Aren't you already married?" Yes, I am. But this is not just a wedding event. It's party planning. It's indie crafts. It's awesome food and fashion and neato things that make me drool just thinking about them. I also bought an extra ticket just in case bride-to-be The Modern Gal wants to tag along. Hooray for indie craft awesomeness just 100 miles from my house!
1.27.2011
1.22.2011
Won't you be my Valentine?
Valentine's is coming, and even if you don't have someone special in your pants - er, life - then, make Valentine cards for your friends! Despite having Hot Pants in my life, I like making stuff for my friends on National Chocolate Day best because they were my original Valentines before he came along. And if you'd rather make Valentines for folks in need, two years ago Etsy collected handmade cards to send to elderly folks in NYC's CityMeals-on-Wheels program. Replicate it in your own city!
Last year I took a letterpress class at a local studio and made my cards there, but here are some ideas for making your own from the comfort of your couch.
Martha has a tutorial on how to make Valentines out of wax paper and crayons. They would work for decor in your home as well as cute little things to mail to folks.
Several crafters are posting ideas for making Valentine cards out of paint chip samples from the hardware store. I absolutely adore this idea.
Here's one from craftevolution that will get your creative juices flowing (ew).
Or how about this one from fabulous crafter Jodi Kahn of Simply Sublime. (Feautred in Country Living!)
Lastly, I say just break out some construction paper, scissors and markers and go to town or challenge yourself to make a Valentine solely from stuff you have around the house (no cheating!).
Last year I took a letterpress class at a local studio and made my cards there, but here are some ideas for making your own from the comfort of your couch.
Martha has a tutorial on how to make Valentines out of wax paper and crayons. They would work for decor in your home as well as cute little things to mail to folks.
Several crafters are posting ideas for making Valentine cards out of paint chip samples from the hardware store. I absolutely adore this idea.
Here's one from craftevolution that will get your creative juices flowing (ew).
Or how about this one from fabulous crafter Jodi Kahn of Simply Sublime. (Feautred in Country Living!)
Lastly, I say just break out some construction paper, scissors and markers and go to town or challenge yourself to make a Valentine solely from stuff you have around the house (no cheating!).
1.08.2011
Oh, Etsy, how I love thee
Shocker, right? Another post about Etsy. I don't care what you think. Etsy is the best thing that ever happened to my creative side and the worst thing that ever happened to my bank account.
*Contented sigh.*
Lately, I've been obsessed with making collections on Etsy, hoping that one of them will end up on the front page.
I've had a few folks ask me how to do it, so here you go:
1. go to Etsy.com
2. sign up if you don't have an account (and then feel ashamed for not having an account)
3. click on "see more" beside the Handpicked Items header on the front page
4. click on the "create a list" button to your right
5. go to town!
Hint: using the tabs function on your browser with two Etsy windows open will make completing this task much easier.
Now you're reading to make gorgeous collections of amazing feats of craftasticness.
This beauty, for example:
Or perhaps this one:
Or this one:
*Contented sigh.*
Lately, I've been obsessed with making collections on Etsy, hoping that one of them will end up on the front page.
I've had a few folks ask me how to do it, so here you go:
1. go to Etsy.com
2. sign up if you don't have an account (and then feel ashamed for not having an account)
3. click on "see more" beside the Handpicked Items header on the front page
4. click on the "create a list" button to your right
5. go to town!
Hint: using the tabs function on your browser with two Etsy windows open will make completing this task much easier.
Now you're reading to make gorgeous collections of amazing feats of craftasticness.
This beauty, for example:
Or perhaps this one:
Or this one:
1.05.2011
My favorite blogs
I get a lot of questions about where I get my inspirations for craft projects, interior design, arty objects of desire, etc. Aside from daily browsing on Etsy, I also avidly read tons of craft and design blogs. Here are a few of my faves for your reading pleasure:
Design*Sponge
It's interior design meets handmade crafts meets awesomeness. And it features amazing designers.
74 Lime Lane
An Australian blogger with a nice eye for beautiful handmade items and crafts.
Apartment Therapy
A blog that started for apartment dwellers who needed help decorating their small spaces has become my Bible for how to redecorate a room. It's got incredible before and afters plus features great interior designers and their living spaces. Also it features scavenger finds and how to remake furniture you find on the side of the road. The number of posts can be overwhelming, but just take it one step at a time.
Decor8 Daily
Gorgeous crafts, beautiful decor and DIY interior design.
How About Orange
A great collection of handmade items, free printables and Etsy finds.
The Long Thread
An Atlanta-based blogger and mother who I had the pleasure of meeting at Indie Craft Experience last month. Her crafty projects, sewing tutorials and annual list of the top tutorials of the year are unmatched. And she's super nice.
Oh my! Handmade Goodness
A collective of independent artists, designers and crafters who share their inspirations.
Where the Lovely Things Are
More handcrafted beauties! More design! More awesomeness!
Design*Sponge
It's interior design meets handmade crafts meets awesomeness. And it features amazing designers.
74 Lime Lane
An Australian blogger with a nice eye for beautiful handmade items and crafts.
Apartment Therapy
A blog that started for apartment dwellers who needed help decorating their small spaces has become my Bible for how to redecorate a room. It's got incredible before and afters plus features great interior designers and their living spaces. Also it features scavenger finds and how to remake furniture you find on the side of the road. The number of posts can be overwhelming, but just take it one step at a time.
Decor8 Daily
Gorgeous crafts, beautiful decor and DIY interior design.
How About Orange
A great collection of handmade items, free printables and Etsy finds.
The Long Thread
An Atlanta-based blogger and mother who I had the pleasure of meeting at Indie Craft Experience last month. Her crafty projects, sewing tutorials and annual list of the top tutorials of the year are unmatched. And she's super nice.
Oh my! Handmade Goodness
A collective of independent artists, designers and crafters who share their inspirations.
Where the Lovely Things Are
More handcrafted beauties! More design! More awesomeness!
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