let's stitch

the eggpress people have come up with a couple more cute stitch kits to add to their collection of hand-screenprinted sew-it-yourself softies. just cut out the pieces, sew them together, stuff with the filling of your choice and cuddle up. what could be more fun?

ink & wit and pistachio press

INK+WIT has teamed up with, Pistachio Press, on a 2008 letterpress wall calendar. INK+WIT designed and illustrated the pages and Pistachio Press is doing all of the printing. See these beautiful calendars here.

Crystal Bouquets

Creating a wedding is a lovely experience and each one is individual.

I love working with the brides at what is one of the most important events in their lives, helping them create their dream weddings. So I thought I would start a blog as to how I research, design and create weddings and I come across some fabulous ideas so thought I would share them :)

I start with my new line of wonderful bouquets, created by a fantastic designer called Lesley. I was so excited when I found them as they are exquisite pieces of work and all handmade with crystals, feathers, beads and fabrics. Here are just some examples of the beautiful bouquets.

holiday cards in the market (part 2)

seasons greetings cards by 12fifteen



jellyfish with presents by sub-studio



snowflakes card by turtlepapers



pine tree card by modern printed matter (anna cote)



xmas ostrich by spruce avenue



happy holidays from things are better with a parrott



so toasty by albee designs



oh fabric christmas tree by cripple creek



merry christmas chickadee card by paper menagerie



noel card set from susy jack



holiday trees card set by one good bumblebee


cheers cards by laura crow miller



peace on earth cards by pink bathtub

gingerbread houses

just saw this cute little gingerbread madness video on the free people blog, caravan of curiosities this weekend. how fun does it seem to work for this company, just creating away all day, especially when it involves gingerbread, candies and lots of icing!



speaking of gingerbread houses, i was thrilled when i saw this come into the november poppytalk handmade market. so adorable! a play gingerbread house from twinkle kids, made of felt for all those little girls and boys with visions of sugar plums in their heads! so many little decorations and ways to spiff it up!

raydel shanks photography

please be still artist, jen renninger introduced me to her sister's photography this past week. raydel shanks just opened up an esty shop filled with beautiful vintage-still-life photos with a beautiful soft light

November Poppytalk Market Launches Today!

We're live online today with our November Poppytalk Handmade Market! This month's market is a "Holiday & Gift" themed event! We are super excited to bring some amazing items including beautiful holiday cards, ornaments, 2008 calendars, photographs, pillows, jewelry and art from even as far as Chile! (A new feature we've added; latest updates - which lists the latest updated items to the shop!) Click here to enter and happy shopping!