Entries Tagged as 'Handmade'

May 8, 2008

Fold it up

Linen. Yum.
Folds. Yum yum.
Handmade. Yum yum yum.
I adore the work of yorktownroad! In fact, one of her bags was part of one of the insipiration boards I made recently. Simple, gorgeous, texturized, well made and accessible prices, too.
WANT everything! lol

May 6, 2008

Material Fusion

Mixing textures and materials in sometimes unexpected ways, that’s part of what I love to do! And I love to see others do it as well.
Therefore, I adore seeing Nesting Emily, from Ontario, work the materials together with aesthetics. Adding felt and yarn to her beautiful simply carved pottery, she gives her pieces a uniqueness [...]

May 5, 2008

Terrarium for sale

I found myself not able to stop putting pictures in here for this post! I just love terrariums, they seem so pretty and peaceful and from simply another world.
I’m planning on doing some terrariums for myself soon (try to, at the very least), with moss, in tiny glass candle jars (I’m addicted to ajscountrycottage’s candles!! [...]

April 30, 2008

Hairline Porcelain

In graphic design, “hairline” means a really thin line. Totally what came to my mind when I saw these pieces from Bailey Doesn’t Bark.
Blacks and reds handpainted motifs pop out of slick porcelain pieces. What I love also are the themes, like “Shhh”, which comes from the fascination with the positions in which people manage [...]

April 29, 2008

Folie à Deux

Oh wow, this is soooooooo cool, I can’t stand it!
These gorgeous are called Folie à Deux, and are the beautiful designs of Rich-in-Craft. Out of handsewn wool, and polyurethane and glass anthler handles, this bag will be hard to find - only 36 will be made - and I have no clue where [...]

April 28, 2008

Recycled fur hawtness

Thanks to my great friend Guylaine and her sister Isabelle of Tomate d’épingles, many new readers have arrived to my little blog here directly from their interview as featured sellers today on Etsy (YAY!!)!
So, hello, and welcome!!
For the occasion, I decided to put up a new banner on this blog! Do you like? :)
Also, I [...]

April 27, 2008

New at Nea Jewelry

Must be Spring or something, but ideas are sprouting in my brain, almost all are necklaces! lol!
See what’s new at Nea Jewelry!

April 25, 2008

Knitastic

This trim is just too HOT!
New Etsy seller AmandaSainsbury (4 days old shop!) spends hours in front of her machine, in the UK, to match up colors to create wonderful knitted pieces. It all results into wonderful super-textured items, and what about those gorgeous pictures, right?! Hard to resist!!

April 24, 2008

Italian Family Affair

Italian family members Lucia, Melissa, Lidia and Matteo all work together as a team under the name larimeloom to create wonderful wearable pieces.
All is 100% handmade, “starting from the cloth, handwoven on a four treadle loom, all the way trough the making, sewing and finishing of the product.” I would loooove to see what their [...]

April 22, 2008

Earth Day

For Earth Day, cheers to some of many many Etsy sellers who think of the Earth while creating!
Clockwise from top left:
Mini Tag Book by erinzam
Industrial Felt Peggy Sue Purse by anatomyofaskirt
Eco-Friendly Flatware Set by ponyup
Mura Trio Rings by FrucciDesign
Truck Innertube Ring by malinb
Recycled Fur Punk Cuff by saralagace
Felt Cup Cozy by cupkozy
Origami Flower Magnet by [...]

April 17, 2008

It’s in the bag…

Gots to carry it somehow!! All handmade from Etsy.
Clockwise from top left:
Symbiosis Pouch by UnikatHK
Autumn Biscuit Bag by SpikeHeadDesign
Hidden Place by showpony
Thick and Thin Zip by yorktownroad
Grainne Eco Tote by abibansaldesign
Eco Ornj Shoulder Bag by davidshockdesigns
Yoga Mat Bag by justmaybe

April 13, 2008

Exposants recherchés!

Trois évènements d’été recherchent présentement des exposants! Proposez votre candidature si vous créez des items à la main et désirez les présenter et les vendre au public!
Il s’agit du Fringe Bazaar, du PommePommeFair et du Puces Pop Printemps!!
On s’y verra probablement, que j’expose ou visite! :)

April 11, 2008

Embroidery Art

I recently found out about the creative duo Fabbiz, from Bangkok.
They make and sell original and one of a kind embroidery art. I adore all the textures and patterns and colors, they would brighten up any room! So if you are looking for an actual wall piece, and not a print, that you’ll be the [...]

April 9, 2008

Wishing for Spring

A little pop of handmade Etsy goodness as I wish for yellow tulips to arrive!
Clockwise from top left:
Giallo Bag by DrikaB
Sprinkles photograph by beardandhowell
Porcelain Vase by shoshonasnow
Yellow Top by replicca
Handmade Felted Balls by whitesheep
Canary Enamel Pendant by VerreEncore
Letterpress Coasters by 12fifteen

April 8, 2008

Orchid

WOW! I’m in love with this Orchid necklace from Nervous System! Made out of layers and layers of plastic (39 to be exact), it’s a 3D piece of art if you ask me!! Exploring materials at it’s best!