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

Ocean Blues

Who doesn't love the beautiful colors of the ocean, can't you just feel your toes in the sand gazing out over the deep blues?

Tropical Sea Fibers, beckandcallgirl


Drilled Sea Glass, aquablueseaglass


Ocean Hand Blown Glass Earrings, GlassRiverJewelry


Underwater Love Series Print, ArtistaStyle


Verdigris Koi Fish Necklace, joojooland

On the Eighth Day of Christmas

My true love gave to me Eight Maids a Milking

Milk Maid Collar, lesulldes


Maids a Milking Vendor Apron, bebeandalice


Sea Glass Vintage Frosty Milk, arial


Milk Maids, stellalola


Vintage Cotton Covered Buttons, dotdotgoose

Can You Guess The Handmade Movie Challenge for 07.09.09?

This is the Handmade Movie Challenge for 07.09.09. Here's how the game is played -- you have to guess the movie from the clues below. There are handmade items for your clues, the clues may be in the photos or a word from the title itself. The movie was made in 1974 and it consists of three words (only the last two words have clues). There may be other clues hiding in the right sidebar under More Favorites.

Gatsby Couture Headband, OdalisPetitMenagerie


Great White Heron Oil Painting, FerragamoStudio

I will not enable comments until the next post where I will reveal the correct answer on the right sidebar at the very top under Handmade Movie Challenge Answers. If you'd like to see the clues for the last movie challenge for 07.01.09 it is here and the answer is revealed on the right sidebar at the very top under Handmade Movie Challenge Answers. Have Fun!

Handmade Movie Challenge 05.13.09

This is the Handmade Movie Challenge for 05.13.09. For those who have yet to play here's the objective -- you have to guess the movie from the clues below. There are handmade items for each of your clues, the clues may be in the photos or one word from the titles themselves. This was another great chic flick that was made in 1983 - which was one of my all time favorites! There may be other clues hiding in the right sidebar under My Favorites. I will not enable comments until the next post where I will reveal the correct answer. Have fun!! If you'd like to see last week's movie challenge it is here and the answer is revealed in this post.

Art On My Own Terms, aquamarineryu

A Colorful Pair of Pears, DayPieces

endearment, mkwind

Movie Challenge - 04.01.09

It's guess that movie time and here are some awesome handmade items for your clues. This one may be a little different, but hopefully you won't have any problem guessing this movie. Remember, the clues may be in the photos or the titles themselves. I'm only giving one clue this time to make it a little harder -- and the clue is the film is from 2005. There may be other clues hiding in the right sidebar under My Favorites. I will not enable comments until the next post where I will reveal the correct answer. Have fun!!

Mad Hatter Top Hat, SteamSociety


The Letter A, kelsyhenke


Gas Mask Child Necklace, joshuahoffine


Vintage Car Leggings, branchhandmade

Movie Challenge - 03/18/09

It's guess that movie time again and here are some lovely handmade items for your clues. Remember, the clues may be in the photos or the titles themselves. The only other clue I will give you is that the film is from 1977 and was based on the life of Roseann Quinn, a New York schoolteacher. There are more clues at the right in My Favorites. I will not enable comments until the next post where I will reveal the correct answer. Have fun!!

Through the Looking Glass, kellyisnice


around, WalkingToJericho


Mr. Lumpy, bambipasticcino


Feelin Good Handmade Embossed Paper, JupiterSinclair


Cucumber Facial Bar, SudsnSuch

Puzzle Time Again, Can You Guess This Movie?

Can you guess the movie from these great Etsy finds? The clues are located either in the titles or are the pieces themselves. There are other clues in my Etsy Favorites on the right sidebar, the only other clue is that the movie was made in 1970 and it revolves around a boxing champion. I will not enable comments until Friday, where I will reveal the answer in the comments and in my Friday post. We've included in the puzzle some great artwork, supplies, vintage and jewelry this week. Good luck.

the letter t, patchofsky

You're Great Flowers Rubber Stamp Set, happylittlestamps


Vintage White Ostrich Feather Fan, Helenshassack


faith hope love necklace, embraceletsdesign

Six Geese A Laying

Mother Goose, fearlessfreak


The Geese from 'The Lost Key Series', annejulie


Flying Geese, SandFibers


Two Geese-Hand-painted Silk Cushion, abart


Cold Duck Earrings, mythunderstood


Mother Goose Artist Print, Pinwheel Art


Jane Pony Tail Holders, PleaseEloise

Seven Swans A Swimming

Trust and Oneness, JessicaSimanowski


Swan Cameo Necklace, PaisleyChainsaw


Swan Girl Bookplates, theblackapple

Swan Sterling Silver Ring, expressyourself

Pineapple and Swan Doily Crochet Pattern, CrochetnBeads


Swan Hoops, onebeadtwobead


Evensong Limited Edition, AlisaPaints

Eight Maids a Milking

French Maid -- Keep it Clean, thedreamygiraffe


Chambermaid - handpainted mugs, houseofharriet


Vintage Naughty French Maid Bottle Opener, pinksupply


Vintage Old Maid Card Jounals, heavensentcrafts


French Maid Art Deco Mannequin Hat Display,flapperdashery


Pretty Maids Embroidery Patterns, loopsies