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fused glass gloriousness

March 29th, 2008 | by jan

Indigoworkshop_fusedglass
cannot recall how i stumbled upon this artist, but as i read through her "no solicitors" glass tiles (upper left) – they all cracked me up and i knew i had to share. she makes all sorts of fused glass items, from recycled glass tiles to magnets to necklaces. colors are bold and balanced, pretty and playful. she also makes polka-dotted vases from iced coffee bottles – very cute! she’s a freelance graphic designer and teaches beginning metalwork when she’s not fusing glass every which way she can! Indie Designer: Jann Greenland

$28-450 from indigo workshop

categories: $200+ $25-50 glass home decor jewelry

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friday scout out: baubles de bois

March 28th, 2008 | by jan

Fridayscoutout_baublesdeboi
1. chunky bracelet from second sister, $28
2. round walnut ring from bon bon atelier, $140
3. resin & wenge wood earrings from modica, $65
4. maple pendant necklace from bellissima jewelry design, $48
5. filigree necklace from sharma designs, $43
6. black walnut earrings from orno, $36

categories: $100-200 $25-50 $50-100 accessories friday scout out jewelry wood

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“it’s not what you look at that matters…”

March 27th, 2008 | by jan

Juliebcreative_threetreespa
"…it’s what you see." – Thoreau wow. wow. wow. when i find artwork like this, i am so glad i have the opportunity to share it here. these paintings are what appealed to me the most (love groups of 3, love the juxtaposition, love the tone). her range is quite expansive and her talent is what most of us only dream about – must see! these paintings are from her "three trees" series, where she experimented with deep-toned hues, composition and layering to achieve the subject’s personality. all are 6" x 6" x 1.5", edges are painted – ready for framing. Artist: Julie Beck

$50 from julie beck

categories: $50-100 home decor

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to market, to market (to use my new tote)

March 26th, 2008 | by jan

Thecraftpantry_totebags
if you buy one or more of these, you’ll want to make extra trips to the grocery just to use them…but you must resist – that would defeat some of the purpose of (re)using them! the vibrant designs on these totes are from this artist’s original illustrations, which are then transferred onto an all-natural, hemp & cotton canvas tote. reinforced handles and a removable base insert for extra bottom support. her shop features an incredible array of cards, other totes styles with other designs, and cute lunchbags. all of her designs are irresistable! good luck. Indie Designer: Cammie Cole

***in the spirit of all that is good and less carbon-footprint-y, please use a reusable totebag when you can.***

$16.99 from the craft pantry

categories: $25 or less eco-friendly graphic design handbags screen-printed

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pay it forward giveaway winners!

March 25th, 2008 | by jan

Daisyjanie_wristlets
thanks for entering the pay-it-forward giveaway this past week! i know there were quite a few who wanted to enter but didn’t have the means to do a similar giveaway. we’ll have others in the future so everyone will get a chance! i’ve been in conversations with jillian from delicious tees for about 2 mos. about a giveaway….so look out for that one. she’s *thinking* of giving away 10 of her fabulous t-shirts! but i digress.

since i had 6 brave entrants, i decided to give away 6 wristlets instead of 3. here are the winners. please send your particulars to me so I can get these out to you!!
1. Lisa from milkshake crafts – she’s doing her giveaway right NOW (ends wednesday). Go enter!!
2. My from tha hotness
3. Ricki from the etailer review spot
4. Kelly from happy shack designs – who does free bling fridays!!
5. Heather from magnolia skies
6. Robin F.