Painting with pressed flowers. I did a double-take when I saw a piece by Blossoms of the Rockies at a local art event. At first glance you don't notice the colors of the "painting" are made from hundreds of pieces of flora. The husband and wife team cultivate, pick and press every sprig themselves. They even sell quality flower presses if you've ever been tempted to try your own hand at petal painting.
Mason jar lamps by Justin Preston
Justin Preston makes some interesting upcycled lamp constructions from old tins, electronics and mason jars. I like the quirky mix of elements. I get an H.G. Wells The Time Machine vibe from these.
New calling cards in the shop
Two new calling cards are now available in the Charming Ink shop. The pink & gray seigaiha pattern and the perfect plaid in yellow & black are both two-sided and the fonts can be changed. I really like having calling cards in addition to business cards. So nice to hand out when you meet people on a personal level rather than a professional one.
Upcycled legos
Legos. Our childhood friends. Here are a few Etsy artists who've upcycled the little plastic bricks into new products.
1. Lego cufflinks by Miss Courageous
Artist Robert Burt
Do you ever find yourself at an art show or street fair and you suddenly stop dead in tracks? That's what happened when I saw the paintings of Robert Burt. They transport you immediately and you find yourself feeling a part of the composition. There's a dreamy quality to his work that I love. I wish I could buy something from every artist that I admire. I'm sure they get tired of hearing how beautiful their work is. You can't live off of words. Check his website for more details about the artist and a full listing of other galleries that represent him.
DIY upcycled jars yarn caddy
This DIY upcycled salsa jar yarn caddy is an excellent idea. I'm forever chasing a ball of yarn as it unrolls itself across the room when I'm crocheting. Clever. See even more uses for used jars at Home Made Simple.
Sweetheart lovebirds
Awwww. How cute are these custom "Sweethearts" lovebirds made by Ann Wood. They're handmade and no two are precisely alike. What a special detail for a wedding.