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Swarming….

Published on March 1, 2009 in art, etsy love, favorites and printtroll. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

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Get your very own Swarm started, or add to one you already have.  PrintTroll. Mention that you saw this Swarm on ZanneStar.com when you make your purchase in the PrintTroll’s Etsy Shop, and get you’ll get a free upgrade to the next size Swarm.

Whirl

Published on December 11, 2008 in art, etsy love and favorites. 0 Comments Tags: , .

It’s been a whirl around here lately, and I have so much to tell you, but to hold you over, just thought I’d share.  I’ve started receiving the most wonderful ornaments for the ornament swap, and the first one’s from Kim Westad, a ceramist from the Bronx (YO!).  The ornament is just precious, and you’ll get pics of that later, but I am SO IN LOVE with her work.  I especially love her Whirl collection.  And be sure to check her Etsy.  If only I could whirl in the peaceful, organic way that these pieces do…

Mail Art

Published on November 14, 2008 in Creating, art and inspiration. 1 Comment Tags: , .

Getting letters and things in the mail is one of those things that makes my heart beat even faster.  I’m not excatly sure what it is about mail art, perhaps the passion that goes into making something for someone special, or the travel part, or the postage part (I LOVE stamps).  But I do love it.  I spied this today and had to share.

You can see all the rest on Riitta’s site, along with her other projects.  I especially love the snowflake project.

via FFFFOUND!

Don’t Worry, You Won’t Miss The Next One.

Published on November 14, 2008 in Creating, Jewelry, art, craft and favorites. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Today was the start of another of Lulu Smith’s Online Gallery days.  A lot has already sold, and if you are quick, you might be able to get this:

or these:

I’m sure there will be one in December.  You can sign up on her website to be notified of the next one and enter to win a free pair of earrings.  If you aren’t familiar with her work, well, what are you waiting for? And be sure to check out her blog.  That’s where you can find things like this, that I keep clicking on.

Hmmmm, What To Do With Those Nasty Plastic Bags

Published on November 12, 2008 in art, cool ideas, craft, design, favorites, green and inspiration. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , .

Turn them into beautiful and delicate lace creations like Laura Ann Marsden.

or delicate wall adornments

or cushions.

I’m glad someone out there is making those nasty plastic bags pretty.  I’m glad they won’t be in the landfill and can still be useful.  I think the organic shapes are very pretty, I’ve always been inspired by lace, so delicate and carefully made.

Thanks to designers block for introducing me to Laura Marsden.