Jan 29 2008
Hot Crossed Crafts - In the Hotlight
Y’know, like Hot-Crossed Buns? Yes, I know Wiki says it’s “hot cross buns”. Shush. I remember hearing my mother read the song from my Mother Goose book. She said Hot Crossed Buns. So, Crossed it is.
Anyway, we’re not talking about buns (today anyway). We’re talking about crafts. These are the ones that my friends have asked me to tell you about.
Marvellous Mouse Designs
Mouse has such cute stuff - plus, she’s a sweetheart to boot! Totes and aprons in retro fabrics that are to die for. You can purchase through her Etsy Shop or on eBay. Here’s a preview:
Wave - a sneak peek of one of the designs from her Spring / Summer Collections due to be launched in March 2008. Those are Swarovski crystals on there!
and:
Hearts Afire tote. I love this fabric!
Esprit * d’Art
Sherry makes breathtaking cards and art collages.
I “met” Sherry when I was promoting the “Save-the-Boobies” campaign last October. I love her sites “Sage and Thyme” and “ABreast in the World“, but I never knew that in addition to painting pictures with words, she makes beautiful pictures with paper.
Visit Sherry’s Etsy Shop - your special Valentine will be yours forever (at least I would).
D. Celestine Limited
Diana Celestine makes gorgeous jewelry. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces. Her necklaces make me wish that I could actually stand to wear things around my neck.
See what I mean?
You can shop right from her site.
She also knits at The Chic Life. If you’re a knitter or a crocheter, go check out the photos of projects and yummy yarn!
Erin - Out of Character
I’ve heard of Sock Zombies. And when I went and looked at them? I want one. I’m putting it on my birthday list. I mean, how cute is this guy:
Slightly sick, and yet, oh so cuddly. Another Etsy Shop seller… I want the Butterfly Double Decker one.
Dropstitch Knitter
Although this working mom doesn’t sell her knit products, she’s an amazing knitter and photographer. She does, however, sell her handcrafted pins and stitch markers. It almost makes me want to add knitting to my ever-growing stack of projects, books, post ideas, sporting events…
She sells under Scotts Mountain Crafts
The Basement Boutique
This Etsy Shop has adorable items for children.
Plum Full of Goodness (Cute names for the products, too!)
Crazy Aunt Purl
In her own words: “True life diary of a 30-somehting, newly divorced, displaced Southern obsessive-compulsive knitter who has four cats.” She’s also an author - and the book looks hilarious. Go look!!! Explore!
Custom Gifts by Talina
Gift Baskets, Fudge and Craft Kits, oh my! Check out this cell phone holder:
Check out her Message In A Bottle for another romantic Valentine’s Day idea.
Tampon Crafts
Yes, that’s what I said. Just go look, because y’know, sometimes we take ourselves far too seriously. The pan flute? Made me spit out my vodka. And you know that’s not an easy thing to do. Well, I spit out coffee and water regularly, but my vodka???? No way.
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Thanks to the contributors: Lys, Candy, MadMad, Amanda, Liz, and Kelley. (Betcha can’t guess which one Kelley contributed.)
Remember, next month we’ll hotlight your favorite photography sites. Get them to me.
And y’all? Here’s the small print:
THOSE PHOTOS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE SITE OWNER. I SNATCHED THEM OFF OF THEIR SITES FOR THEIR BENEFIT. IF THEY DON’T WANT ME TO DISPLAY THEM, I WILL TAKE THEM DOWN. DO NOT STEAL THE IMAGES WITHOUT PROPERLY CREDITING THE SITE OWNER. Thanks!
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Yay, Mouse! I just love her!!
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OMG…. how did I ever get by without Tampon Crafts. That blowgun… *snort.
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Crazy Aunt Purl’s book is hilarious. Read it!
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More proof that everything you do is Hot!
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LMAO @ the tamponcrafts. Seriously. Hilarious.
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I am about to go look at the tampon crafts. I need an empty mouth first, right?
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Aw, shucks, Mrs Hot. I’m all blushin’! Thanks for the hotlight!
Oh, and the Tampon Crafts?! Oh, funny! LOL! Funny and brilliant. Hee.
Mouse’s last blog post..Celebrating My Creative Clients!
hey, thanks for stopping by! Of course you can add me to your Feb. blog roll (although that’s not why I commented in the first place, it’s a nice bonus!)
The tampon site was hysterical. OMG. I’m still wondering how someone thinks of these things. Great site, thanks for pointing it out.
Thank you so much for the linky love!!! You’ve featured some fabulous work here — and I must go and check out the tampon art — who knew??
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I LOVE the heart fabric on that tote! Gonna have to check it out.
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Pleaseeeeee, lets get some testosterone in here, this place is dripping with estrogen. OK, maybe some have gone through the “change”, but enough already.
Where are the leather “man pouches” or embroidered “sac-o-fun’s”?
I dont see any male appropriate item in the whole freaking collection.
I mean, men have feelings also!
LOL
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So excited about Sock Zombies. And you must read her blog because she’s as crazy as we are. More so, even. And that’s saying something.
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I can recommend the Sock Zombies. I won one by doing NaBloPoMo last year. They’re really well made, and quite a talking point.
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i have serious etsy-itis already! you are so not helping!
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I can’t take the credit for leading you to the Tampon Crafts. It was my idol White Trash Mom that introduced me to the wonders of crafting with tampons.
My girls and I made the earrings as a bonding mother daughter moment.
Kelley’s last blog post..……and my accident for today will be….
Those earrings are a whole new take on I ‘pink puffy heart you’!!
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I don\’t normally leave comments, but your post really got me thinking! Thanks for this!