Random Supplies for the Crafter

Girl Accessory Stickers, pennycandyemporium


Wool Felt Flower Blossoms, AMarketCollection


Vogue Goose Nagoire Feathers, KIMONOS


Hand Dyed Cotton Quilt Fabric Jelly Roll, rubymountaindyeworks

Janis Joplin Style

The answer to the Handmade Movie Challenge 05.06.09 was Raging Bull. Thanks for playing along -- and now on to today.

I have to say that Janis was one of my favorite female singers back in the day and remains one of my all time favorites today. She could belt out a song like nobody's business and from what I hear could drink any man under the table, now that's my kinda gal! For me she was the very first lady of rock and roll and remains one of the greats. Here are some wonderful handmade items that I think speak volumes for Janis' style and what she might be wearing today. If you'd like to hear a great song by Janis, it's at the very end, Little Girl Blue, one of my favorites because it shows the true beauty of her voice, watch it, you'll get sucked in and be mesmerized -- Janis style, she definitely had 'it' -- gotta love her.

Empire Waist Beaded Tunic, k. hendrix couture


Boa - Lavender Wearable Art, createology


Jalil Necklace, Betwinkled


Flamingo Purple Rain Pants, avantegarb


Sterling Silver and Purple Glass Ring, betsybensen

Purple Velvet Kitten Slingbacks, Mandarina Shoes

Painted Feathers

Coraline was correct, I'm going to have to make those a bit harder :). Now on to today's feature. I came across these painted feathers and wanted to share them. I can't imagine how these beautiful paintings are done on feathers, (can use say patience) but take a look at these three amazing artists. I first fell upon Barb Curtiss at her site Featherpainter where she had links to two other great artists. Take a look below at these three artists and their beautiful work. If you're interested in giving it a try yourself, Barb also offers a how-to booklet so you can learn how to paint these beauties if you're interested in giving it a try.

Hot Day for a Baby, Barb Curtiss


Barn Owl, Gail Savage


Wolf, Kate Freeman