Evangelione

I've been admiring the work of Malaysian artist, Tako or Evangelione. I love her soft aesthetic that carries throughout her various works and her sweet photo styling...but my favorite detail is the big hairdo that Tako remarks in her descriptions as having been very popular in the old days in Shanghai! Tako also specializes in dollhouse miniatures...visit her Flickr album for all the peeks. {blog} xo Found via Crust Station!

Little Deer

Audrey is holding the balloons.

Panda the prince charming

Little Bunny

Charlotte the bunny girl

Miniature suitcase necklace

Audrey Doll 

She's so fashionably mod!

Giveaway!

My sponsor Barbara Bechtel has kindly offered to treat one lucky reader to a free set of four of her colorful handmade bird or owl beads! Just leave a comment on this post and I'll randomly choose one winner on Friday afternoon-11/6. Please be sure to leave your email address if its not linked to your comment- Thank you and Thank you, Barbara! Visit her shop, Floridity for more handmade beads and artful jewelry! xo

Winner will receive a sampler of 4, one in each color of turquoise, mustard, avocado, and harvest. ($24 value) Barbara started hand-building these beads after becoming interested interested in tribal fetish beads  as well as Japanese Netsuke.

**Comments closed! We have a winner! Rachel Morgan of Adorned by Morgan! Thanks to all!**

pssst....i've lowered prices in my shop!

I'm having a little sale in light of my studio move. I'm moving my studio contents into a spare room in our house and I need to clear out! I reduced prices on everything left in the shop! Let me know if you have questions! PS. I may have a few crafty items to purge later in the week...anyone need a Gocco machine?! xo

Yarn Wreath Tutorial

I've had a few requests for a tutorial on how to make a fluffy yarn wreath like mine and so here it is... Email me if you have any questions! This appeared in Craft Stylish Holiday Crafts 2008.  Click image to view larger! (if you have trouble with that-for MACs press Command and the + sign to enlarge further) xo

 

For more ideas-see all my wreaths here! xo
Note*Thank you, Holly-and thank you Decor8 visitors!! xoxo

Vintage Fairy Tales

Swedish photographer, Rebecka Ryberg Skött's exhibit, Vintage Fairy Tales opens today at The Church of Sweden in New York! Congratulations, Rebecka! This series grew out of her passion for collecting vintage dolls and toys and allowing their loved and tattered conditions to share their stories. I love her saturated colors and compositions. My favorite aspect is the tension of the doll's poses- they retain that "I will not sit or bend to your will, no matter what you do!" attitude that always perplexed me as a kid. I would also very much like to raid her supply closet! Xo

Above photos copyright Rebecka Ryberg Skött

Happy Halloween!

Vintage postcards via RiptheSkull on Flickr!

Ninon

Ninon- an Italian born craft maven living in Berlin and making all kinds of fanciful soft goods! Her blog is full of goodies too! xo

Darcey Brooch Bow with Pom Poms

Darcey Brooch #3

Pom Poms Crochet Bunting for Winter Days

 

Camomilla Brown Dress

The Daffodill Brothers

(sold separately)

Roonie Tooltail

Ivy Pettibones 

Artwork created for "Small Stuff" Exhibition
at Bear and Bird Gallery.

fall...

Amy sent me a photo of what she saw on the door

going into work this morning...thank you, sweet friend!

I miss you, too! xoxo