Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Random Wonderful

I am a collector. But I am also poor.So I collect photos of stuff I think is really fabulous to refer back to when I have a bit o cash or just want to be inspired. lately I have come across some really great things that you can't just pick up at WalMart and thought I would share.




Chalk Markers. I have mentioned these before, but just found a new source. If you have(or want) chalk board walls (or doors like me) They are a MUST. NO dust!! And so vivid. This company has lots of colors available. The website also has examples of others artwork using them. http://www.chalkinkworldstore.com/
For my husband. He's been a fan for a long time.
For real, this is me. http://www.craftster.org/ is an awesome site and has tons of cute tees.

Like this one...



And this one too...

BTW- I read on http://www.coolmompicks.com/ that the CPSC is passing a law or something that would require special testing on all toys and child products. Which is fine except that also includes all handmade stuff (dolls,bibs,hats, blankets hair acessories etc) and the $1000s it cost to have the testing would basically kill any crafter who sells her goods on etsy or craftshows and the stores that sell hand made too. Leave it to the USA to take it to such an extreme. The problem is with CHINA. Not gramma knitting bonnets. Uggghh.




I really want to do this to all Summer's jeans that are WAY too short. The kid could still be wearing 6s except that they would go half way up her calf. Solution? Add a cuff of super-cute fabric. Love.



The Etsy finds. Oh what a dreamworld Etsy is. I have posted this guys stuff before. But what a great Valentine for someone not-so-sappy like me. Squirrels are funny critters.





If you have ever stepped foot in Etsy, you have probably seen the Black Apple. Her work is very Alice in Wonderland, dreamy and cozy. I love it. I want to paint like that. But ya know, in my own style;)






I've been eying this for a while. I need a new everyday necklace, I love the idea of my 3 sweet peas. The artist is Sudlow.









Well, I wanted this, but its a one-of-a-kind and sold. I was torn because of its adjustable nature. that makes me think cheap. Plus I kept thinking I loved it because of the presentation. Love it photographed on the print.








Wow. this pic stinks. I love nests. Love them. I want a giant print in black and white in my home of a nest. Because it just means home to me. They do these in necklaces and rings. They are precious, arn't they? My 3 little eggs. Adore. There are a lot of artist on etsy who make these.








OK, enough Etsy. How about this challenge for my knitters out there? I want to learn to knit JUST to make this hat. Can you imagine on Teagen? Mandy, you think its hideous, don't you?
Oh I just love it. I may go get my needles out yet...








Last but no least, more Lisa Leonard. http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/ One thing that is really inspiring, is the whole Ali Edwards movement of choosing a word to represent your life in 2009. If you don't follow Ali, some examples are faith, organize, calm, simplify, create, aspire etc etc etc. Ways you want life to be better in the year. And people are putting there words on Lisa's jewelery. How cool! I am still working on a word. So far I like ORDER. As in, doing things in the "right" order (priorities) and as in order in my home and life(organization). Not set in stone(or sterling) but I like it. And goodness knows I need it.

One last thing, I am sslloowwllyy reading "The Shack". It takes me time to absorb anything when it comes to spirituality, and I want to fully understand the message the writer is sending. So has anyone else read it?(beside Julie who loaned it to me, I'll talk to you when I am done)Just wondering about other opinions.

4 comments:

Jodi said...

your chalkinkworld link didn't work. have you tried these yet? are they better than the others? i still have the others saved in my favorites just waiting for the day i have a break (thinking march).

i too save many many articles and cut-outs. i have one regarding the fabric on the bottom of newly crafted capris. wide fun ribbon works well too. my sewing machine broke a couple of years ago. i found some great heat n bond stuff to use to fuse fabric together...just an iron. of course my boys would look silly in anything resembling your pic so i can only assume the result is stunning :)

Jodi said...

your chalkinkworld link didn't work. have you tried these yet? are they better than the others? i still have the others saved in my favorites just waiting for the day i have a break (thinking march).

i too save many many articles and cut-outs. i have one regarding the fabric on the bottom of newly crafted capris. wide fun ribbon works well too. my sewing machine broke a couple of years ago. i found some great heat n bond stuff to use to fuse fabric together...just an iron. of course my boys would look silly in anything resembling your pic so i can only assume the result is stunning :)

Mandy said...

I have always wanted a chalkboard wall..however didn't want all the dust and mess from the chalk...so these markers are really great, eh?? I will have to look into it! What a great post....

hien k. d. said...

love this blog, Jennie :) i find all kinds of interesting things and places on your site. happy new year!!