Cool and hipster handmade movement
My September Sampler came with great anticipation on my part! Lots of goodies this month, especially appealing to my tactile senses! My September favorites:
I’ve had an obsession with letter press lately. So getting the charming blue gift cards from … Read More ...
“In August 2004, Forestprints Design was officially brought into this world by Singaporean designer, Lynda Lye, with her need for more quirky, odd and colorful things with spunk and personality.” Her web shop Little Odd Forest launched that same year. … Read More ...
Owner Lynn Li of Etsy shop Red Sheep Yarn proclaims “I provide a bevy of handspun yarn, woven items, bath products and the occasional redneck leather goods. Sometimes I might throw in an occasional sewn item, such as quilts. I … Read More ...
Tiny Warbler is a charming Etsy shop run by Vancouver artist Kate, enjoys making things by hand.
By day she is a freelance photographer’s assistant and by night a maker of these soft and whimsical animals. Her hand stitched details … Read More ...
I have to say that I have been a fan of Sarah Neuburger’s work since I began my indie crafting adventure! She is proof that a wee smiling face can bring life to most everyday objects! Some of my favorites … Read More ...
Revamped Fashion‘s motto is “Extra curvy gals deserve fun clothes too!” They specialize in Plus size reconstructed/recycled/repurposed fashion and accessories. The owner and designer Frances says “I do not believe there is enough cool, fun, eclectic PLUS SIZE clothing … Read More ...
I love Elizabeth Scott’s jewelry design! Her work speaks to the nature lover in all of us. Beautiful metal pieces such as her Petal Copper Ring remind us of the lines and beauty right below our feet. And for $26, … Read More ...
I saw Yael’s work on Etsy and was entranced by her ability to mix paper, fabric and ink into whimsical and wearable art! Yael is a 39 year old mother of two children (12 and 9 years old) and graphic … Read More ...
“Aaron and Ayumi Piland are two physically separate beings who are united in art as APAK“. This quirky couple design, print and publish their own line of greeting cards and zines. Many of their designs, such as this cute … Read More ...
Ana Paula Rimoli is the proud mom of Oli & Martina. Oli turned 4 in April and Martina was born last September 12! They are the inspiration for all the toys she makes. She has great talent for designing the … Read More ...
CROQ is a crafty zine written by a team of awesome crafty collaborators around the USA. Articles range from DIY projects, vegan recipes, interviews with influential crafters and indie business owners, and calls to craftivism. This zine is only on … Read More ...
I love Marilyn Patrizio! Her charming illustrations are made into sweet accessories and fun stationary! Her Etsy Store is stocked full of goodies such as the Smiling Pear Charm. This charm was handmade by Oscar Nieto and is in … Read More ...
These charming Chicken Butt cards appeal to the chicken lover in me and will get most people to crack a smile. They are handmade with a a Gocco screen printing machine by Dixie and Clint of Young and With It … Read More ...
These hand screened ties by toybreaker on Etsy are a great idea for indie office wear! According to the artist “This original illustration with a human brain superimposed on a cuttlefish will tell the world that you got smarts. Cuttlefish…cuddlefish…too … Read More ...
Crochetroo.etsy.com has some fun crochet patterns from Downunder
From kitchen kitsch patterns and Aussie NativeBirds
Check out the finished projects or the very inexpensive patterns to make your own.
