Since The Hobbit came out in theaters last year, I’ve seen a lot of Tolkien inspired art. But PaperCutWords take on The Hobbit is one of my favorites. I especially like how pleased Smaug looks, hovering over Bag End. It’s … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – TraceyLipman
This week’s featured Etsy shop is TraceyLipman. TraceyLipman features innovative bags and accessories that put the fun back into functional by using bright prints and designs that focus on what you need your bag to do for you. Tracey got … Read More ...
Acoustic iPhone Phonograph Dock – ReAcoustic
Have you ever wanted to experience some of your favorite songs but with vintage flair? How about amplifying your music without ugly speakers and a mess of cords? ReAcoustic‘s acoustic iPhone dock lets you do just that just by … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Storiarts
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Storiarts. Storiarts is the work of artist Tori Tissell, who creates beautiful scarves by screen-printing passages from classic novels onto high quality cotton jersey. According to the about page, she initially created scarves … Read More ...
Alicia’s Ink – Fashion Me Purdy
I love when indie crafters and artists build upon the traditional to create something fabulous and modern. Alicia’s Ink is the work of a First Nations artist, who creates “customized native designs on modern clothing, shoes, and accessories,” according to … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – LeighViner
This week’s featured Etsy shop is LeighViner. LeighViner is the Etsy home of artist Leigh Viner and full of amazing fashion illustration style art prints. I have a weakness for mixed media fashion illustration, so I couldn’t help being … Read More ...
Call to Artists Grand Central Holiday Fair
It’s March and thus time to start thinking about Christmas right? Well, that is if you’d like to sell your crafts at the Grand Central Holiday Fair in New York. March 12 and 13, from 9am to 5pm, there will … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Beautifully Practical
This week’s featured shop is Beautifully Practical. Beautifully Practical features the work of artist Susan Forsythe. Susan creates beautiful, but practical works via ceramic painting, transforming daily essentials into something far cuter. Susan got started in 2010 after taking a … Read More ...
Kracken Card – Kinaloon
Part III of my Goodsmiths search (check out parts I and II) involved poking around the fabulous shop called Kinaloon. Kinaloon is an illustrator/screen printer, who screenprints onto cards. The designs run from pretty and adorable, like this … Read More ...
New App for Etsy Sellers – AWeber
Heads up Etsy sellers! There’s a new app out there to help you grow your business. From AWeber, the Etsy Email app helps you create an email newsletter with a few clicks and automatically links back to your Etsy account, … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Material + Movement
That time of the week again! This weeks featured shop is Material + Movement. Material + Movement is a unique shop, founded in 2009 that creates stunning pieces of jewelry out of vintage and modern, discarded and broken china. According … Read More ...
Amplified – NearModernDisaster
As part of my new quest to check out Goodsmiths, I was pointed in the direction of some super cool shops which I’ll be sharing with you. First up is NearModernDisaster, a seller of fantastic illustrated prints and notecards. … Read More ...
Have you been to Goodsmiths?
Have you heard about Goodsmiths? An online marketplace for crafters and artists, Goodsmiths is a direct competitor to Etsy and growing by the minute. Because they’re still a fairly new (they launched last April) there’s a chance to get … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – EllieMarieDesigns
This week’s featured shop is EllieMarieDesigns. EllieMarieDesigns sells cute paper craft items, like gift tags, mini-scrapbooks, and cards, as well as supplies for other paper crafters to use. These Valentines gift tags are timely and sweet. And the hearts … Read More ...
Gnome-y Kitchens – Bruno and Betty
Do you love a little whimsy in your kitchen? How about a little irony in your living room? If you so, you need to check out Bruno and Betty. Their shop is full of fun hand screen printed apparel … Read More ...