Postcards!

I'm very excited to announce that I got my postcard backs from The2Buds.com, so my shop is now offering postcards! I currently only have the Barbie Murders 04 listed as a postcard, but more will be coming in the future. If there are any particular paintings, designs, photographs, etc. that you want to see on a postcard, just let me know and I'll get a listing up! I'd really love some feedback from y'all about what you think. I'm pretty buzzed about it :D

Midnight Magic Treasury

My Crimson & White illustration has been featured in an absolutely beautiful Midnight Magic treasury curated by cyndiesmithdesigns. Please stop by and check everything out - it's well worth the visit!

Manic Monday Blog Feature

Just a reminder, I am still looking for new folks to feature starting next week. If you're interested, please reply here with your name and any links you would like featured in the post :) And now... on to this week's lovely feature!

Bonnie of Bonzai Beadwear
Etsy | Blog | Twitter

As a fellow designer, I'll start by saying that the banner on her Etsy page is wonderful. It's simple, elegant, and lovely. I'm also a sucker for leafy designs, and that doesn't hurt anything either. Her blog is filled with cuteness (c'mon, who *doesn't* need to see kittens in socks to start the day off right?) and great features.

Then there's the beadwork itself. Bonnie manages to make pieces that stand out without losing their delicacy and elegance. My personal favorite is the necklace above (did I mention I have a key fettish along with my leaf fixation?). There are also a couple of absolutely lovely, vibrant art prints that you should definitely make a point of looking over too.

Blog Reading

I've come rather reluctantly to the conclusion that I need to cut down on how many blogs I'm following. I have so many right now that my "to read" list scares me and I end up not reading anything, and that's just no fun! So please bear with me as I make the difficult choices that will be involved here since, frankly, I love every one of the gajillion blogs I do follow! lol

Manic Monday Blog Post

I'm so sorry I missed last week! Afraid time just got away from me :) Also, please note that I'm looking for more folks to feature, so if you're interested? Just reply to this with your link (or links - blog, twitter, shop, etc.) here and say so!

Anna of Freaky Keen
Etsy | Blog

Any blog that gives such great recs for other craft sites and tips is tops in my book to begin with, but add to that a shop filled with cute, crazy, unusual items, and I'm in love.

I love Etsy shops that showcase a massive variety, and despite having only 26 items listed total, Anna's shop does exactly that. There's jewelry, binder clips, cute fuzzies, and lots more. It's the kind of place where you never know just what you're going to see next - and I couldn't ask for more!

Tricks & Treats Treasury

My Barbie Murders 04 8.5x11 print has been included in an absolutely beautiful treasury featuring Tricks & Treats. Get in the holiday spirit and check out the awesome artists included (even the ones who aren't me ;)

Manic Monday Feature

Kelly of The Lost Earring
Etsy | Blogs | Twitter

First of all, Kelly is one of the nicest folks on Twitter, hands down. And if that isn't enough? She makes amazingly beautiful jewelry! What fascinates me most is that she'll use the most mundane objects and pieces and make the coolest, most unique pieces from them. I mean, really, who would think of making pencil shavings into something so rockin' cool?

Of course, if gorgeous jewelry isn't your thing, you can always check out her blog, which is full of great features, giveaways, and articles of interest. There's a little bit of something for everybody, so even if you aren't buying,  you should definitely be reading.