Friday Five --- Apples

Friday Five is back!!

Welcome to another edition.

Each week I choose a topic, 

then pick 5 Etsy shops to feature.

Pretty simple. Pretty darn fun.

Each photo caption is linked to an Etsy shop. 

So if you are interested in more details... click, click, click!

Do you have a topic idea for me for a future Friday Five post?

I love your ideas. 

Leave me a comment below!!

This weeks topic: APPLES!

Summers' end reminds me of apples, &

picking apples at my grandmas house as a little girl. 

I love apples...

in fact they are my favorite fruit. 

What is your favorite fruit?

I enjoy healthy apple snacks with:

almonds

string cheese

peanut butter

cottage cheese

caramel

What do you eat your apple with?

Modern Apple Print on Wood by Petit Collage



Apple Pillow with Heart Pattern by Winter Petals

Fine Art Food Photography Print - home and kitchen decor photo by Katie Lloyd Photography



Kitchen Art Food: Red Apple Heart by Marianne LoMonaco Photography



Apple Tree Brooch Pin Original Illustration by Zyzanna

 

LINKED TO:

These Days Big Ears Are All the Rage

Queenie from Dunny Galleger in Portland, Oregon likes to rescue wool remnants from a famous oregon woolen mill that's near her - she takes the wool remnants and stitches them into charming things to sell.  Her owl bags caught my eye and I had to share them with you! She also has a unique story behind her shop name.  Visit her shop to find out where her shop name comes from...and to discover more of her creations.

bookish bag with mismatch charm and pink ear tufts

Queenie put together this fun treasury "These Days Big Ears Are All the Rage," and so kindly chose to feature my bunny rabbit!  Thanks Queenie!

Friday Five - Gnomes

I found some lovable gnomes to share with you today!!!  Make sure you stop by the featured shops when you have a few moments over the weekend and check them out!  Tell me what you think! 

Boston terrier Gnome dog art print

Dog Artist Brian Rubenacker from Michigan has a unique style.

His shop is most certainly a favorite shop of mine.  If you are a dog owner you will love his shop too. 

I am a proud Boston Terrier owner, so I am drawn to his art, & I love all the bright colors he chooses. 

Rubenacker has an amazing ability to capture the Boston Terriers childlike, stubborn personality.

"His dogs are naughty and knowing. They are childlike with their toys, and as cool as Rat Packers with their martinis and highballs. They are up to no good, smoking cigarettes and getting into the cookie jar, but they are certainly not primitive in the naïve tradition, or terror-filled, hopeless, nihilistic and gruesome in the pop surrealist one. 

They are simply precocious."

His work is found in private collections all around the world.

You must check out his work. A must. Simply amazing!

      

Gnome & Lady Gnome Counted Cross Stitch Pattern Download, sent by email

Tina from Florida, & owner of Sewingseed, 

loves to create fun and fresh cross stitch patterns that are easy to stitch. 
You can find cute and easy cross stitch patterns and kits in her shop. 

If your mom loves to sew these kits are just for her this Mother's Day! 

For shop news, updates, and freebies visit Tina on her blog: http://sewingseed.blogspot.com/ 

or follow her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Sewingseed        

Pocket Gnome

 In Wisconsin, Feltasaurus owner Lisa...

designs and creates natural, felted wool art-toys, accessories, and all sorts of fuzzy cuteness.
        Many of her creations are inspired by her children. 

She loves to create to inspire imagination (no batteries required). 

I had to share her "Guide to Owning a Pocket Gnome:"

1.You must give him a name.
2.You must tell him lots of secrets.
3.You must never call him a troll.
4.You must protect him from cats and other creatures that may try to eat him.

Follow her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Feltasaurus   

Fairytale Forest Plush Gnome Doll

Residing in Missouri, April, comes from a long line of artists, builders, and makers.

In fact, her handmade toy business is named after her family's construction company,

Riley Construction. She designs happy plush for happy people.  

Handcrafted from a combination of recycled/vintage materials and modern materials.
Looking for her elswhere? You are in luck:  

 Facebook - www.facebook.com/rileyconstruction 

Twitter - www.twitter.com/rileycoplush

Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/craftomatic
Blog - www.rileycoplush.blogspot.com
Go to her charming shop to find out where to buy her happy plushies in person...

Nostalgic limited edition clothing and housewares for vintage and handmade enthusiasts...gnomes, sewing machines, and cuteness galore is what you get at Moxie Madness

Owner Priscilla is inspired by any and everything nostalgic or just plain old eccentric.

Check out her blog: http://moxiesmadness.blogspot.com/

Happy Weekend everyone.  I will be busy at the:

Pregnancy Baby Kids Expo tomarrow 9-4 if anyone wants to stop by and say hey!

I am also working on a huge "Circle of Love Giveaway."  Over at Free Spirit Designs. 
So please check back soon! xo

Summer Colors on the Way

Please meet      >>>Wendy<<<

Card Notions owner, living in beautiful Bend, Oregon

Are you looking for a unique Mother's Day card or gift for your mom?









Wendy may have what you are looking for...

She makes unique 3D popup cards, intricately cut cards, and wooden ornaments.





Her designs are original and handmade.

Contact her and she will happily customize a card just for you!

You can also find Wendy on Facebook, you should follow her - I do! Or find more information on her website here: www.cardnotions.com















Aren't these spring bunnies so darn cute!

Wendy curated this beautiful treasury "Summer Colors on the Way."

She picked my Mr. Carrot to be in her treasury and I am so honored! Thanks Wendy.  There are a lot of lovely choices in this collection!  I especially love the flowers.  I'm off to dream about summer now...

Think Happy Thoughts

"If you want to be happy, be." ~Leo Tolstoy

Spring is the time for new life.

Monday Morning Studios motto is "...creativity can't wait to get to work."  The shop is set up in Baltimore, Maryland.

Monday Morning offers original purses, bags and totes individually handcrafted upon order with quality canvas, upholstery & home decor fabrics. 

Monday Morning has a stylish sense in style, and has great taste in fabrics!

  ... a stickler for details

Monday Morning also owns the shop mmsVintage ~ quaint or quirky - romantic or fun - modernist or antiqued - ornate or understated - pristine or well loved ...vintage jewelry specializing in brooches and pins.        

Stop by both of her shops and say hi!

This shop is also the creative soul behind this fresh, and bright treasury Mr. Broccoli is featured in!  Thank you Monday Morning!

Work in Progress --- 20 party favors

My current custom order is being 20 tiny party favors for a little boy turning two in Texas.

10 tiny owls,

and 10 tiny bunnies...

For a Woodland themed birthday party!

Party favors are perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, weddings, and wedding showers. 

Custom orders are my delight...you choose the animals, the colors, and how many you would like!

Do you have any special parties coming up this summer? 

Hidden Gems

Natalie from Albuquerque, New Mexico, & shop owner of Jessy Cats Mom, offers charming one of a kind vintage map & book jewelry.

She is a mother of two, and recently moved to Albuquerque, a town filled with art and quirkiness!  She is commited to being spontaneous and is on a mission to incorporate her jewelry into the wonderful town of Albuquerque.  Stop by her shop to check out her creativity...

She featured my bat owl in this "Hidden Gem" treasury.  So many other amazing artists included in this collection!




Thank you Natalie I am honored that you chose my polka dot owl to include in your collection.

Little Creatures

Daisies

Merran Fuller from Melbourne Australia, owner of MeerkatArt offers "Cards for Keeps : Art To Frame." Her charming pieces are printed with the highest quality archival inks and cotton rag papers. Her cards can be upcycled as framed artworks too.They will last one hundred years or more under glass. A lifetime's enjoyment for the price of a card!  I especially love her taste in flowers...when you get a minute take a moment and stop by her creative shop! 

Rose

Echniacea Daisy

Merran has featured my polka dot owl (who can be ordered in any color) in this "Little Creature," Treasury. Thank you for the feature Merran!

My Table Monday - Veggies and a Monkey

It is what is on my table...I worked on these custom orders over the weekend! 

Best Friends, lol!

Monkey is almost complete, a few more stitches left before she is stuffed and listed on etsy.  She is made to order.  You can order her in any color, and can also be made into a boy monkey.

Mr. Broccoli and Mr. Carrot are now available on etsy!

What were your projects over the weekend?

Something Special

Nici from Nicilyn is "making life more fun," in her shop where she offers headbands for babies, toddlers, and woman "to bring out the young among us all." Go on - you know you want to - hurry & check out her adorable shop!

Nici has featured my Bat Owl in this "Something Special," Treasury.  Thank you for the feature Nici! 

Friday Five - Hot Air Balloons

Hot Air Balloons. Have you ever gone for a ride in one? I've always dreamed of going on a hot air balloon ride. I imagine it being magical, wonderful, and romantic! One day I will ride in one with my hubby, but for now all I can do is dream, and admire all these creative artists...please stop by thier shops...to see for yourself just how talented they really are!

 Artyscapes is the place to find Handcrafted Resin Picture Pendants & Accessories. 
Artyscapes has been making jewelry for over 15 years.

Idillard shop owner Isabelle, from Portland, Maine -
usually wanders around with her watercolor kit to create work that is bright, entertaining, and thoughtful.
She lights up your world with functional decorative light switch covers.  She also welcomes custom orders.

Sue, owner of Go Big Decals loves making wall decals, stickers for everything, skins for electronics and more. 
Sue is always looking for new places to stick her stickers.  You will find all your sticker needs in her shop!

Bambella Cookies opened up shop in August of 2011.  Owner, Tara can just about make anything. 
She loves custom orders.  Her cookies are made from scratch with no artificial flavors, & will arrive individually wrapped in a clear cellophane wrapper with a coordinating ribbon.
These look amazing!  I love her attention to detail!

London's very own Keri Bevan offers stunning photography of London, Paris, Spain, Asia, nature, and birds.
Her photographs have found their way into magazines and publications around the world, and she's won a few competitions
You can also find her work in these places:
Blog: http://keribevan.blogspot.com/
Website: http://www.keribevan.com
Twitter at: http://twitter.com/keribevan
Photo blog: http://www.keribevan.tumblr.com
     

Just Be

Fantastic shades of navy blue and white for your enjoyment this afternoon.

Work in Progress - Custom Order Carrot.

I received a custom order for vegetables from my dear cousin this week!  Custom orders are my favorite!!  A veggie nursery is in the works for her friend with a baby boy on the way.

So to get started... a few vegetables sketchings.

I got right to work on the carrot.  I'm so excited about this carrot.  I can't wait to see what he looks like stuffed. He is a going to be perfect for spring and a spring time baby!

Next up, broccoli!

Friday Five ~ Raccoons!

I am a huge fan of nature, and nature is always an inspiration to me when I am creating my plushies. I chose racoons for todays five.  Raccoons are my favorite!  For you fellow raccoon lovers stay tuned because I plan on designing a raccoon felt plushie in the near future! I hope you enjoy this lovely raccoon collection as much as I did finding these five raccoon gems this morning.

Happy Friday my dear friends!

Racoons in Love. 

Ann from My Private Zoo has amazing illustrations of animals perfect for nurseries, and animal lovers.

Red Tile Studio specializes in collectible art blocks and original paintings.  Amber and Darleen are the design team behind Red Tile Studio from Dallas, Texas  The mother/daughter team loves to create unique pieces of art that reflect their love of nature and modern design.

Sunny Day.

Sara and Dan both residing in Connecticut with their daughter and three dogs together created

 Sea Urchin Studio a paper goods, design, and illustration company, specializing in art and design for children.

Beautiful Bandit.

In Florida, Mark is "Bringing nature just a little closer." Mark is the talented photographer of 

Gator Creek Galleries specializing in Wildlife, Nature, & Landscape Photography.

Tetsu the Raccoon.

At bobbin4apples, sister duo, Tiya and Joy make original, super cute, kawaii things to love and share! Every single thing is made with great pride. Anything from plush, artwork and prints, dolls, to Longbottom animal scarves, mochis, and kiddo dolls, are there for you to explore and treasure!

Work in Progress - Bat Owl

I got an order for a bat owl last night. So I decided to cut out two. One to send to Michigan and one to bring to the Pregnancy Baby Kids Expo!