Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the mommas out there!

runnin' on veggie oil

VenusZine posted this video to YouTube a couple days ago & it rules. Check out April Smith and the Great Picture Show with their Biodiesel bus, live at Northwestern University. Nothing like rockin' out & savin' the Earth at the same time.

The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design

How exciting! Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design by Faythe Levine & Cortney Heimerl is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com! For information about the documentary be sure to visit www.handmadenationmovie.com and check out the Handmade Nation YouTube channel for a sneak peak!

first 100, then 1,000,000

I'm super excited to announce that the new flickr group for the Indie Craft Fair Guide has reached 100 members! Yay! This is your #1 place to post photographs of all the super awesome craft fairs you've gone to!

Mother's Day Etsy Picks!

1. Blue Owl To-Do Notepad by boygirlparty - $8
2. Big Pom Pom Decal byElephannie - $32
3. Earl Grey Tea with Lemon Peel Soap by Savor - $4.50
4. Polka Dot Apron by Sew Sew Awesome - $15
5. Spot of Tea Ring by Annie Pants - $110
6. Mother's Day Cookie Sampler Box by Whimsy and Spice - $28

beavers, bloody tampons & girls with bouffant hairdos

There are a couple shops on Etsy that I visit simply to make my eyes happy. I think you know what I mean. They are the shops that are so visually appealing you wish you could hang them on your wall & stare at them forever. One of my favorites is Aorta! Jessica creates appliqué awesomeness featuring beavers, bloody tampons & lots of other amazingly creative characters like the Bouffant Hairdo Girl Skirt!

Anyway, the reason I'm letting you in on this little secret of mine is because word on the street is, she'll be updating today with new items! So make sure you make a visit to Aorta part of your schedule today!

kate is great!

I know I've been known to get a little "fan girlish" over certain crafty peeps and let me tell you, Kate Bingaman is no exception. The girl has mad skillz & is the super genius behind the blog "What Did You Buy Today" & the zine, Obsessive Consumption both of which detail in drawing her daily purchases. But that's not all. She also has a line of wallets designed exclusively for Poketo. It's totally going on my birthday wish list (you reading this Josh?).

Oh & Kate has been taking her wicked zine making skillz to the masses by teaching workshops about the art of underground publishing. Recently she gave an artist lecture & taught a workshop at the University of Georgia in Athens. Next up, she'll be at Missouri State University.

Alice Wore Blue

My girl Heidi is so talented. I'm always floored by her creativity. This plush Alice from Alice in Wonderland was spotted hanging out on her blog & I squealed with excitement when I saw it. Remember Gwen Stefani's video where she was also Alice squeezed in a house? Cuteness. This is for the Crammed Organisms show which Heidi has made 4 pieces for, all of which are amazing.

is there a group for this addiction?

This is one of my more popular buttons in my Etsy shop. I rephotographed it yesterday & thought I would share it with you. Like most, I have a small addiction. Available at http://mymy.etsy.com

in honor of Earth Day

1. Handmade Envelopes by Bombus - 12 for $8
2. Betsy Carry-all Purse by Creme-tangerine $30
3. Not Plastic Bag by dailybread Market - $8
4. Prospective Memory Earth Day Recycled Notebooks by Life Stories Books - $4
5. "Forest" Multi-use Clutch by Get Felt Up - $10
6. Recycled Paper Handmade Birds Nest by CrowBiz - $10

There are so many awesome recycyled, upcycled & reused items on Etsy! You can check the Environmentally Friendly Gift Guide or simply use the category search function. Above are some of my favs!