new stationary

The latest from Sycamore Press. Gotta love it.

Letterboxing!!

While letterboxing is not an actual hand made thing, I think anyone who is interested in the handmade should know about it! I just found out about it from some friends and it is basically geocaching + handmade stamps!! so cool!

All you need is a computer, a hand made stamp (Maya*Made has some great examples, tutorials, and wonderful crafts w/ stamps she has made), and ink pad, and some type of journal or notebook. 

Once you visit the website (also here) and find a location near you where a letterbox is hidden you have to go out and find it. Some are harder to find than others, but it's kind of like treasure hunting so it can be a lot of fun! Once you find the box, stamp the logbook inside with your personal stamp and sign your name. Then use the stamp provided in the box and sign your personal notebook to log the letterboxes you've found.

what the letterbox may look like..

 

some examples of logbooks..

I'm all ready to start carving my own stamp and find some hidden treasures in my neighborhood!!!

letterboxing.org

atlasquest.com

Etsy Wednesday!

Oh how I wish everyday was Etsy Wednesday. There are just too many wonderful things to find!!

 

1. I couldn't decide on just one! Gorgeous necklaces 

by Elizabeth Rosas Jewlery

2. Sun Moleskine by blancucha

3. Large purple and pink peony flower headband

by Pbbflowers

4. ASL block letter by TwoSarahs

Etsy Wednesday: $10 and under

Four fabulous finds for under 10 bucks!

 

1. Sooooound: original print

2. Orangedotgreen: octogon embroidered card

3. Adorationsoap: pear ginger soap

4. Northerpinestudio: door knob basket (perfect for hanging flowers in!)

Art by Lizzie...

Two Lizzies and one Liz to share with you today

Liz Tran

[via free people]

Lizzie Finn

[via the red thread]

Lizzie Thomas

[via free people]

Jaakko Pallasvuo

...love the fact that there are no rules to these illustrations. They are erratic and haunting and childish and surprising. Here's more.

Obsessive Consumption

I've been a long time fan of Kate's blog Obsessive Consumption. Among many other things, Kate draws her daily purchases. I can never stop looking through her drawings to see what new fonts she's writing in or be amused by her quirky drawings.

Here is her flickr and etsy shop for more.

Jill Gallenstein

Heartache Earthquake Cupcake  2006

I cannot stop studying Jill Gallenstein's intricate pen and ink drawings. The patterns, rhythm, and symmetry keep my eyes wanting more. Her recent drawings are made to connect with the viewer who she says, finds comfort in symmetry. Go take a look through her portfolio and you're sure to find a favorite.