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Denis Kamioka aka Cisma, a brazilian animation director based in Barcelona and São Paulo has just released his surrealistic short movie Handmade. Very poetic and arresting, it features CSS lead singer Lovefoxxx as the object of the main character's desire in a visually stunning short, definitely worth checking.

There is no reason why you cannot make your own wedding favors and have them turn out just as beautifully as if you purchased them from an expensive wedding store or planner. However, by creating your own handmade wedding favors, you can save a great deal of money and have complete control over the creative aspects of your project. This can be very handy if you are on a budget and is a great way t

~*~*~*~*~(L-R) Me (Kathy), Nancy of Nancyrosetta artisan jewelry, and Suzanne Conopka at (Etsy artists' group collectives') "Boston Handmade" craft fair in Union Square, Somerville MA, 6/28/08>See many more photos of this event on my Flickr~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~Detail of a quilt wall hanging by textile artist Linda Branch Dunn~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~The fun-design of an Etsy postcard at the Etsy swag / inf

Ladies, start your (sewing machine) engines! Earlier this week I wrote a post about the fabulous Amy Butler, and her fabrics and patterns that allow you to make all sorts of great handmade stuff. A quick update of news that I just received in an e-mail - she has just released a great book called Little Stitches for Little Ones, projects for new babies and moms. Well, the projects aren't done by t

© www.mywomenstuff.com - Are you are reading from a feed? I recently noticed an advertiser taking out an ad on one of my sidebars recently and checked them out on a whim. The jewellery designer is Anne Dundas from Sydney Australia and something about her handworked designs called out to me. That and her End of [...]

I was just admiring the handstitched wallet that Dooce chose for her Daily Style feature, and I hope she doesn't mind but I am going to borrow the image to show you:Isn't that just adorable?Though Dooce found it at her local Farmer's Market, you can also see other goodies from the Freshly Picked line on Etsy.I love her fun, colourful wallets, and they're $5, people!!I also love her pillowcase dres

I had forgotten about this cake until I was going through some old photographs this week and saw a picture of a double birthday party we had at our home a few years ago. It was 1996 and we had just moved into a home in the upper Midwest from Tennessee. For the first time in 8 years we lived close enough to family (about 3 1/2 hours drive) that we could hold a family birthday party where Grandpar

La dernière pub Orangina peut laisser perplexe... Il y a de l'idée dans le concept, il y a de la qualité dans la réalisation... mais au final, ça ne me donne pas envie de boire de l'Orangina... (pourtant j'adore ça!). Voyez plutôt...

Kazuharu Sakura Handmade Keyboard - The Japanese artist, Kazuharu Sakura has introduced a new handmade keyboard that made with leather.More related:Golf Ball Computer MouseElecom Egg Mouse In More ColorsNo-key Keyboard ConceptLuxeed Colorful USB KeyboardI-O Data Mini Bluetooth KeyboardJapanese Style Handmade Keyboards

Lamps are an attractive alternative to the usual centerpieces since the design becomes even more eye-catching once you turn the light on. Don’t let all the electrical equipment scare you — this one is very easy to make. Why this will click? Aside from selling to friends and relatives, you can also rent out your lamps [...]

Cluster Pearl & Blue Chalcedony Earrings This is precious cluster of pearl mini charms dance above a sultry blue chalcedony briolette. These classic drop earrings are elegant and infinitely wearable. Expect them to be a wardrobe staple for many seasons to come. This jewelry is truly unique handmade jewelry and one of a kind. Each piece is individually designed and handcrafted. This jewelry i

Here’s a fine masterpiece, from Nishi-Ki. Sporting a QWERTY layout, its got 86 keys, can be plugged in via an USB port. It’s compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 2000. It’s got a price tag at around $155.Image Source: geeksugar

Alpaca, one of the least produced fibers in the world, for centuries has been a mainstay of the Indigenous peoples of South American Andean region.Today 50,000 Bolivians work in the Alpaca industry - 80% of them are female. Within the last 20 years these women have developed garment production "Cooperatives" with the sole industry being the production of 100% Bolivian Alpaca garments. Many of th

I don’t know about yours, but my kids are FAST! I turn my back for a minute and they’re half-way across town. Needless to say, I was a bit worried when we first traveled to NYC in 2005 for Jacqui’s surgery. In addition to tagging her with an electronic locator (we [...]

Filmed in Brazil, the film TELLS a STORY of love, using symbols and images to translate abstract feelings. (Rodado no Brasil, o filme conta uma história de amor de forma bem surrealista, utilizando símbolos e imagens para traduzir sentimentos abstratos.) Directed, Edited, Written: Denis Kamioka Produced By: Cisma - Boolab Photography: Pierre de Kerchove Sond Design: Paulo Beto Cast LoveFoxxx

Next to Indian Cuisine, the one that serves our palette with hot and spicy food is Mexican Cuisine. When I came across the two events, DK’s A.W.E.D and Beautiful Bones, I decided upon a Recipe that can hit both birds with one stone (Unfortunately, I missed one bird but would definitely get the second). The [...]

I haven’t really been wire wrapping much in the past days, due to the fact that my family has been visiting me and thoroughly enjoying the sun and the promise of summer upon us .We had lots of fun activities! Today, though I managed to finish the yellow jade necklace and the matching jade earrings (done with the [...]

Wholesale Bangles - A Practical And Commercial Aspect(Handmade Bangle Bracelets)A woman looks more beautiful when her wrists are adorned with eye-catching bangles(Handmade Bangle Bracelets). Be it glass bangles or metal bangles(Handmade Bangle Bracelets), they are an accessory which draw the attention of the onlooker for their appearance or the sound they produce.In present times, bangles (Handmad

May 14, 2008 - WednesdayTrying a Handmade Kawaii My 2nd try at making a handmade kawaii with felt, my first was a cute girly skull I dont have my pics though and I gave it away in a swap awhile back, But this is my 2nd try. Its a Kawaii Popcile (how every you spell it!) I dont like the colors but I did not have much felt 2 choose from! I am hoping this wkend to get some other colors and give it an

The essential difference between handmade and machine-made cigars lies in the fact that, on the whole, most machine-made cigars aren't made with long fillers (fillers which run the whole length of the cigar) but with short fillers, which make the drawing and burning quality (they burn faster and become hotter) significantly inferior. The quality of wrappers on machine-made cigars is also usually

Is there a trend in 2008 handmade soap market to watch for? The certification process for natural products is beginning to pick up steam. Watch for more industry groups to jump on this bandwagon as they collect their fees for being the gatekeepers to logos seals and symbols representing natural products.

While decorating your house with some of the fine art works of famous painters, it is always not easy to find the right painting. Whether it's an original painting or an oil painting reproduction, a connoisseur of art will have a tough time in selecting the perfect painting among the many. People often love to decorate their house with the painting they want. Due to the high price of an authentic painting, they are keen to buy Handmade Art Reproductions according to their choice at low prices.Oil painting reproduction enterprises create copies of the authentic oil painting masterpieces of renowned artists. It has become a popular trend for people to decorate their houses and offices with beautiful masterpieces of renowned artists. People are showing a keen interest in oil painting reproduc

There are so many choices it is hard to believe that just a few years ago you would have had to go to the health food store just to find natural handmade soap. Every major city and most tourist locations now have handmade natural soap stores sprouting up on every corner. Are the soaps truly [...]

Art galleries are basically to promote art appreciation in art buyers and a platform for different artists to display their art work. The popularity and success of art gallery is increasing on Internet these days. Overstockart.com is the best place for art lovers. They know the value and importance of art. They have displayed a [...]

(Handmade Bangle Bracelets)One of the most popular adornments in the ancient world, a bracelet(Handmade Bangle Bracelets) is a piece of jewelry that is worn around the wrist. The history of bracelets(Handmade Bangle Bracelets) and their association to mysticism is an interesting lore. Different cultures across the world had different mystic associations to bracelets. Indian women wore bracelets(Handmade Bangle Bracelets) in marriage and associated it symbolically to being married; in Rome, the most popular form of the bracelet(Handmade Bangle Bracelets) consisted of coiled rings with snakehead ends, symbolic of the youthful forces of life.(Handmade Bangle Bracelets)As per some jewelry experts and historians the female bracelet evolved from male warrior rings, related not only to the protec

The rapid rise of the large chain store culture and global manufacturing has left us furnishing and dressing alike. It’s almost like the consumer is being told what to buy because the shelves are full with goods of all the same design and colour as the next shop. Our ties to the local and human sources of our goods have been lost. Mass production has always been with us, generally speaking as a way of ensuring quality. But this has not always been the case. Taking printing as an example, the earliest printers initially showed perfectionist tendencies, probably because the hand operated press machine and letter stamps were all created by hand to do the job. In the late sixteenth century, printing began to turn into an industry. It was largely considered at the time that these industrial

Handmade in the USA, Miss Priss Tutus are super poofy making them perfect for dress up, photography or dance. Each tutu comes with a coordinating ribbon and extra care is taken to use super soft tulle so those little legs won't get scratched up when wearing their tutus.Miss Priss products are made for infants up to adults as you're never too old to wear a tutu! Don't miss Miss Priss Tutu's monthly photo contest! Send a creative picture with your sassy little princess in her Miss Priss Tutu. At the beginning of each month a winner will be chosen and will receive 25% off their purchase.

Jewelry is an oldest form of adornment to enhance beauty. Jewelry nowadays comes in various shades and colors as well as artistic designs. Jewelry is one of the best ways to express ones feelings and create an alluring appearance. Throughout history, jewelry played a critical role in special occasions and there is not a single culture or civilization that does not speak about jewelry. From past many centuries jewelry signifies various things. It was used by the royals to signify their status and by women to showcase their beauty and men to illustrate their supremacy.Expression with jewelry: Today jewelry offers unlimited ways to convey expression like toe rings, ear rings, cuff, pins etc. Social trends have nowadays dictated the fashion of jewelry and its emphasis on the artistic expressio

Remember I have blog that day I was doing some crocheting while waiting for my turn. Yesterday I manage to stick everything together and make this up.Lucky Clover Leaf hair pin with Lady Bird. I made 2 of them. I just think they are cutePurple flower hair pin. Gorgeous isn't it?Purple flower, still deciding to make it as a brooch or a hair pin? What do you think??Plan to sell them at TS Sister Shop at Johor, anyone wants them can leave me a comments. I will so sent for international buyers. Just drop me a message.

This is my new favorite whole-in-the-wall. Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle is relatively clean for a Chinatown dive, has a short and simple delicious menu, and stealth-like service. As soon as you order, it takes the chef (dressed like any guy you'd see on the street) less than two minutes to pull the dough into a few bowl of handmade (in front of your eyes) noodles. I tried to take pictures of this noodle magician, working his magic, but even as he slowed down for my benefit, I could not catch a good picture. I was seriously amazed.The first sign that you're in a ghetto, authentic noodle place is this set up of spicy oil, black vinegar, chili sauce, disposable utensils, and napkins. What made me incredibly happy was the plastic container full of pickled mustard greens (y

Hi and welcome to my giveaway for the quarterly Bloggy Giveaway Carnival! I'm so glad you stopped by and I know you've got six gazillion other giveaways to enter, so I'll make this easy for you. (Why don't you just bookmark me or add me to your reader and come back for a visit - I have monthly giveaways too!) I've got a little something I made up for grabs. Pictures just cannot capture the cuteness that is this apron - here's my daughter (who is 11, modeling it):Close Up:The Details on How to Win:1. To enter, just leave me a comment. You don’t have to be a blogger to enter, but you do need to leave your name - I can’t contact you if you win if you enter anonymously.2. One comment per person, please.3. Open only to those with U.S. mailing addresses (this includes Alaska and Hawaii - not

Girls can get fussy when it comes to storing her beauty toiletries and makeup. We prefer to store these personal stuff in a nice toiletries pouch and not just any ordinary bag. Even so, we would also find a nice pouch or case to keep our digital wires and cables, not just any black padded [...]

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Multi Gemstone Chain Necklace Silver with Rainbow and Garnet Beads Handmade in Indian Style 19 inches (Jewelry)By ShalinCraft Buy new: $207.99 First tagged “holiday gifts” by Rajiv Kumar Customer tags: costume jewelry, [...]

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Most of the jewellery you'll find on the high street has been mass produced, but at Artery Gallery, all the jewellers exhibiting design and create their own jewellery by hand. Using pure Silver together with Semi-precious stones, pearls or Swarovski crystals, sourced from all over the world, the top quality artists you find at Artery Gallery create truly unique pieces of beautifully handcrafted contemporary jewellery.Buying handmade jewellery means that you have a unique or limited edition item, not to be seen on anyone else. Choose the jewellery you like and make a statement that reflects your personality and style!We have Scottish artists such as Christine Forsyth creating wonderfully designed contemporary silver jewellery and Angela Learoyd using a vast array of unique stones and beads.

Daisy Head Maisy is created by Heather, an indie designer of girls fashion accessories with a fun flair! Her slogan is: "If it's not fun you will not find it at Daisy Head Maisy!"At Daisy Head Maisy you will find:- Fanciful tutu that will take your breath away!- Organza ribbon tutus- Hand painted clothing & shoes- Fabric hair bows- and much, much more!

Everyone where is just introducing Eco friendly bags to replace the usage of plastic bags. You can find a lot of department store such as Isetan, Jusco selling these bags.Why not make yourself one. I did this from my sewing machine. Take tons of hours to do it. Because I have very little experience in sewing. But eventually it looks great. And there is a problem in the middle where I insert the wrong needle and the string keep on breaking. Sigh~This shopping bag is a smaller version, not those you see on department store. It is quite similar to Roo-shopper bags. A plastic bag made by fabric. I was just do it for a testing. So I did a small one with brown pattern fabric in front and pink lining inside. Although it is not perfect, but it was satisfying.

Inexpensive Handmade Christmas Gifts How many of us at Christmas time end up spending a fortune on gifts for friends and family, which are not the least bit personal, and we end up regreting it afterwards? These days we often get caught up in the rush of the holiday season to spend more on gifts, when [...]

Though not so common with most model plane flying hobbyists, a hobby to create paper model airplanes are a great way and fun to charm anyone. You can create your own wonderful handmade paper model plane and share it with others. More: continued here

Here are five amazing Japanese-style handmade keyboards (USB/PS2), compatible with Window XP/VISTA/2000.Now can be ordered through GeekStuff4U.com.Kara-Kusa Keyboard Zip-Ang Gold Covered Keyboard Waza-Kura, The Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Keyboard Nishi-Ki Keyboard USA-Gi (Rabbit)More related:Luxeed Colorful USB KeyboardHello Kitty Mouse & Multimedia KeyboardToshiba 1.8-Inch External Hard Drives Ripple Note PLK570 For Gamers Star Wars Mimobot Series 2 Volkswagen USB Memory StickSolid Gold Hello Kitty Playing CardsAdorable LED Mushroom LampColorful Memory Infinite USB Flash Drive24-Karat Gold Plated MacBook ProUSB Optiwind Mouse With Fan Inside Toshiba Gigabeat U103 Offered In 24 ColorsAlienware Aurora Star Wars Edition PC12 Unique Aurora Colour Changing Alarm Clock

Bowznstuff...inspiring creative play, everyday.....a unique approach to childlike fashion.Bownzstuff by Cree is an exclusive range of kids clothing, sewn with an enchanted thread which weaves the magic of childhood and the enchanted forests of fairy tales and folk lore.Bowznstuff..where fashion fires the imagination..limited edition and one of a kind outfits, sets and ranges, custom created by hand with love.

Enliven your walls with handmade decorative wall hangings from known designers. Colorful patchwork, mesmerizing mirror work, handpainted tapestry, wooden or handmade paper wall hangings. Sophisticated Designer Wall Tapestry collection that creates unique style to any walls and home decor. These wall hangings are made in excellent quality that would be your precious possession with a [...]

Kaya Couture Dresses, entirely handmade in the United States, are made of the most exquisite silks and trims from around the world.Each style is available in an endless array of sumptuous colors. Luxurious silks chosen specifically for their beautiful drape and resistance to wrinkles. Many of their dresses are made of silk dupioni with silk organza overlays on the skirts.

Loopy Design, based in the UK's Cotswold countryside, designs a collection for girls age 3 months to 10 years. All Loopy girls clothing collection has been carefully hand made by individual knitters and seamstresses throughout Britain. This unique label uses tulle, linen, wool and cotton and antique textiles to evoke simplicity and charm whilst maintaining an air of whimsy and sophistication.The versatility of the designs mix comfortably with either ballet slippers or wellingtons: dressed for high tea or a walk in the woods.

Ifell in love with this beautiful capri set - but the top did not fit.  I don’t usually wear bright yellow, but I just loved it anyway. Maybe it’s cuz it’s been winter here so long in Michigan, that I am SO ready for spring to stay - and this just says “sunshine”!    I [...]

oli*beli, designs funky, fun and colorful unique designs as well as heirloom quality traditional designs.All designs are hand constructed in a dedicated studio using professional equiment and high end quality materials.oli*beli is designed by Kirsten who grew up in Southern California. As a teenager growing up in the fun, funky and fabulous 80's, she enjoyed the colorful styles of Hollywood. She developed a taste for the absolute fun and funky. As an adult, Kirsten moved to the East coast where she developed a taste for the traditional. She have lived all over the USA and has absorbed many cultures into my own unique style."What does "OliBeli" mean? Olivia is my youngest of my four gorgeous daughters and the inspiration behind my designs. When we found out we were having a girl, we decided

After writing each day a week ago, I took last week off from writing, but I have been busy at home sewing away.  In the last several weeks we’ve had two baby showers to go to, and another friend is having a baby soon, so we have been making a couple of things for her too.  [...]

Francoise Studio offers couture, high quality, unique, fun, fresh and colorful European / French designs to little girls who love to fashion.Born in Paris, France, Francoise Lama-Solet began sewing at a young age hoping to pursue her dream of working for the ‘Couture Ateliers’ of the big designers or les Ateliers Lesage.Today Francoise is a successful "mompreneur" living in California designing her unique French / European style children's clothing. You can shop for her designs at: Francoise Studio, eBay, and ETSY.

* HandMade *, originally uploaded by SupaDope Photography. Loving the work on Supadope Photography's Flickr account. The photos are always top-notch and really capture the essence of graffiti pieces.

Our days of trailing around countless boutiques is over - handmade jewelery has found a new home on the internet! We took to the web in search of the best designers and products for the spring/summer season. Looking for versatile and unique handmade jewelery that's forever fashionable isn't always easy. Following fashion might seem important when you want to look fabulous, but retaining your own style at the same time gets easier all the time: Britain produces the finest handmade jewelery designers in the world and yet so few people know where to find them. Here's our round-up of some of the most irresistible new designers:1. All The Threes This company has developed a wide range of big, bold cocktail rings with stones that dance in the light. Everyone's going for the cocktail ring look at

Rusia | 2003 | Progressive MetalAqui va un excelente disco de una de las bandas mas emergentes del metal progresivo. en pocas palabras este grupo es como la imaginación de tim burton hecha metal progresivo, mezcla bastantes cosas y tiene un estilo propio. formidable.Line UpMax Samosvat – vozTom Tokmakoff – bateriaLex Plotnikoff – guitarraTrack list01. Handmade essence02. Frozen Nile03. Hermetical orchard04. Clue of scarecrow05. Clockwork Shrimps06. Waltzing Skip-Jack

ChessMate® Ultima Travel Chess Set Handmade Made in USABy ChessMate® Click for more info Customer Rating: First tagged “game” by W. Scott Gibson Customer tags: chessmate, travel, game, portable, chess set [...]

See all giveaways!This giveaway is for: Handmade handbag in green with a heart print by Riiminka Design. Timelessness, functionality and bright colors unite in Riiminka-products, which are handmade in Finland. Skilfully handcrafted handbag is suitable for both, mom or daughter and brighten anyone's day!WIN IT!HOW TO ENTER:Easy as commenting on this post.You can leave a comment here or e-mail to info at skimbaco dot com with title "purse giveaway". All I need is a way to contact you. Open to everyone. Deadline: Friday March 21 12 PM MTShop now for Riiminka Design handmade products, get 15% off using code SKI15. Subscribe

Adagio Bleu Studios is a group of talented designers that are not afraid to think outside of the box.The group concentrates on rising above the crowd with fresh new designs made with top quality materials for the custom boutique community. They strive for excellence in all they do, bringing lots of creativity, enthusiasm and energy to every launch."With our countless years of design experience, we focus on our customers' needs and hearts' desires while cultivating ongoing relationships with them." Adagio Bleu Studios Group members:Daisy-Head-MaisyAnneke*PannekeAbby-Doodles*Alligatorsoup*Monkey*Doodle DesignsToni Hamel DesignsTip.Top.ApplesauceBridgetandCoValleybrook_FarmPainted_With_GraceTie*Dye*Diva*DesignsFancy*Pants*CustomsSnugglebuglaneSusieParkerBuytheBolt

Fournier Children’s Design Fournier Children’s Design is a small but highly proactive enterprise that has embraced the care for social development and conservation of the environment. Since 2003 Fournier has been involved in a most unique design of children’s clothing wholly manufactured in Bolivia, South America. The enterprise run by women employs mostly women who formerly did not have the possibility of contributing income to the household. Four years later, more than 60 proud indigenous women in Cochabamba, Bolivia now provide more than 75% of the household income. Green is the way to go for Fournier designs which has combined social development and environmental awareness as one of the pillars to success. We would like to share with you some of the elements that make us proud

To the Iban of Sarawak, the pua kumbu is not just a blanket. It is a sacred ceremonial and ritual textile. The word pua in Iban means 'blanket', kumbu means 'to wrap'. Together, the two words mean a 'grand blanket'. However, the pua kumbu is very seldom used as a sleeping blanket. It is reserved for the times when men and women seek an encounter with the spiritual. Commentators often miss the

Hah..... My blog is really starting to die dy.... T-T Ah.... But of course I won't let that happen. :P I've just finished 2 class tests, proabably the 2 easier ones. T-T There are still 3 more papers to go... I don't know how I'm going to survive through these.Ok... Educational matters aside *bleh*, I'm going to show you a few of my favourite handmade wallets on Etsy. :) Yes, startlingly talented ladies do make functional wallets. And they look absolute professional, much more chic and unique than your store-bought Tropicana Life ka, Elle ka, whatever la. Oops... Not snubbing your possessions ah. I'm just simply proud for these Etsy sellers. :P{Pictures were originally taken by each seller respectively}First off, the totally kawaii Red Hedgehog n Espresso Brown Wallet made by cottonpurr. W

(Handmade Bangle Bracelets )A bracelet is defined as an ornament designed to be worn on the wrist or arm. Specifically, bangle bracelets are rigid bands that can either be hinged or solid and are some of the most popular designs in modern jewelry. Because of the significant amount of metal used in the design of a bangle, these bracelets are typically more expensive than a typical chain design. For this reason, many jewelry lovers turn toward sterling silver for the most affordable and boldest designs in bangle bracelets.In case you may be wondering why this type of sterling silver bracelet is so very popular among jewelry connoisseurs, the reasons are many. First and foremost, sterling silver is a durable metal that measures approximately 2.5 to 2.7 on the scale of hardness. (Handmade Bang

( Handmade Bangle Bracelets)A woman looks more beautiful when her wrists are adorned with eye-catching Bangle Bracelets. Be it glass bangles or metal bangles, they are an accessory which draw the attention of the onlooker for their appearance or the sound they produce.In present times, bangles are the most admired fashion jewelry. They have been transformed into Bangle bracelets from merely bangles. Bangle bracelets provide ample room for innovation and designing. Market is flooded with the latest concept designed bangle bracelets. ( Handmade Bangle Bracelets)Bangle Bracelets watch is another hugely popular accessory these days and young women are particularly adopting this fashion statement.Among metallic bangles, the most popular ones are those that are made of gold, silver, aluminum and

This year is all weddings, wedding, weddings! Julia gets married on Valentine’s Day, Jane’s hen party is in May and her wedding is in June. What a great start to the year! I went with Jane to look at bridal shoes. It’s very hard to find a pair that you like and that match the shade [...]

A collage using marbled paper, linen, handmade paper beads, scrapbook paper, rice paste and buttonhole twist thread. 8x10" on fluted black matboard.Although I did some planning before gluing, some of this is done on the fly, spontaneously. Every element affects every other element, moving one piece or changing size or shape seems to require adjustments in other areas and I really wanted to utilize the design on the beautiful gold metallic marbled paper as well. Sky, clouds, rocks, and a stream are represented by the background paper, so it's a very important design element.collage is really interesting artwork to create, I am having a great time with these!Thanks for looking at my work! Sarah J. Mueller

This Christmas was a very electric Christmas, necessitating the purchase of several sets of rechargeable batteries to keep the new favorite playthings going. Bear got a remote control 'Mater, Bug got a doll that does just about everything and even little L. E. Fant got a talking puppy dog. Only Mouse received something 100% fueled by imagination: an art set with an easel. The grandparents, who were responsible for all the new favorite possessions , were pleased.Our electric bill? Not so.Bug is quite the attentive mom. She sits by me and cares for this little baby as if it were, well, a baby. She even nurses her.But check out the bag.That is no store bought diaper bag. That is a genuine, mom-made present, crocheted on the couch while holding a sick infant.And Bug did not leave my si

PurpleMe.Com is a quaint business, with an equally charming website. The company has always been about unique and affordable jewelry, handmade and crafted like no other.The jewelry is designed with gold and silver plated metal and wire hooks, unless otherwise noted, and consists of daring, funky mixtures of metallics, glass and pearls (to name a few). Each item is created from beginning to end in the founder's home in Brooklyn, NY.The one featured above is called "Blue Ocean Fun", and I like how the two sides aren't identical. Items like "Stars Caught" -- with PurpleMe's signature PurpleBerry wrapped glass bead dangling from it -- have been featured in popular shopping webzines. Necklaces are now included in the product line as well.PurpleMe.Com began in August '03, when the founder decide