Esao Andrews and Circa Survive

I was first turned on to the artwork of Esao Andrews through my nephew who just happens to love, love, love the group Circa Survive. Esao Andrews has done artwork on the Circa albums. Every time I'd see the artwork on the album/CD/computer I'd mention to my nephew that I love the covers thus leading him to tell me about Mr. Andrews. He's becoming a favorite artist of mine. These are just a couple of samples of his wonderful works of art. Enjoy!

Bromelain


Good Bye

Handmade in Yummy Colors

Lovely colors for spring!

The Cascata Floreale Necklace, emilygrayjewels


Paper Beads, LilithEvy


Spring Lilac Lavender Cloche, TeaPartyHats


Happy Spring Temari Duo, ShainasTemaris

The Maxi

I'm loving the maxi this year. They are so comfortable for the summer, easy and breezy. Here are some handmade and vintage pieces for your pleasure. The moss green maxi is on sale right now and is a steal for those medium sized girls!

Hippie Maxi Dress, loveclothing


Moss Goddess Dress, bravegrrl


Tye Dye Maxi, Supastarclothing


Nautical Vintage Maxi, OneStopClothingShop


Summer Dress, lilybrush

Supplies with Mom in Mind

Mother Madre Mere Mare Charm, bluegrassbead


Sterling Silver Mother Word Charm, ShiningLightJewelry


Vintage Mother Disks, 23rdandFirst


Mom Message Ring, NOHEABEADS

How-To

Some great how-to projects. I'm loving the first project -- the growing magnet using a pill bottle and magnet. Have fun creating!

Growing Magnet, About.com Craft Tutorial


60 Free Pincushion Patterns


Joann.com Projects


The Complete Guide to Soapmaking

The Wonderful World of Mark Ryden

The Butcher Bunny

Artist Mark Ryden's oil paintings are a world of magic, color and surprise. I find myself drawn into these beautiful, if not a bit odd, pieces of artwork. The oddities only make them all the more interesting, it's like you enter into a wonderful world of fantasy. Definitely some great eye candy!

The Ecstasy of Cecelia

April Showers Bring May Flowers

April showers do bring the flowers. We're having a major thunderstorm right now so of course the rain came to mind, I love the rain, the sound of it, the smell of it and the idea that it does bring new growth to our land! Enjoy these handmade treats.

April Kokeshi Print, StephanieFizer


Rainy Day SS Lariat Necklace, luxedeluxe


April Showers Bring May Flowers Clothespin Doll, creatingfromtheheart


Bumbershoot Earrings, clevergirl


Clutch Purse April Showers, jenniferladd

Lamb Cakes for Easter

Every Easter a neighbor would make us a very special lamb cake so Easter always reminds me of the sweet little lambs. Happy Easter everyone!

The Mellow Dream, thelittlefox


Little Lamb Gurumi Pattern, LuvlyGurumi


Lamb with Lavender Bow, judyelizabethsflock


Me and Ewe, Colinscreatures