Monday, May 24, 2010

"Rubbish" Random Word Etsy


This week's random word is RUBBISH.

Here are the details from left to right, top to bottom:

1. Dumpster - 8x10 print http://paigenance.etsy.com
2. Devastator Custom - Assemblage Robot Sculpture http://LipsonRobotics.etsy.com
3. 4 Illustrated Postcards http://badbooks.etsy.com
4. Tha'ts RUBBISH Button http://mindseyecards.etsy.com
5. Apples are Rubbish - Doctor Who http://powerups.etsy.com
6. SMALL Rusted Metal Spikes - 24 Pieces - For Assemblage and MORE http://sushipotparts.etsy.com
7. forbidden http://linohype.etsy.com
8. Dorothy's Junque Drawer Lot 4 http://SurrenderDorothy.etsy.com
9. 9 Garbage Pail Kids Cards, Stickers, 1986 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc., Printed in the U.S.A., Vintage, Collectible, Children, Collecting, Paper Ephemera, Geekery, Weird, Unusual, Cabbage Patch Look a Likes http://AnnesAccumulations.etsy.com

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

"Museum" Random Word Etsy


This week's word is MUSEUM.

Oh how I love curious items in mysterious bottles and random bits of history encased in glass. I love the smell of museums, the distinct smell of history. Museums are wonderful worlds to discover.

Here are the details on this collection from top to bottom, left to right:

1. Insect Display - Framed Scorpion Museum Display http://BugUnderGlass.etsy.com
2. Figurative Painting by Donna MacDonald (unframed) http://donnasfineart.etsy.com
3. Butterflies at the Museum http://SophieBlackall.etsy.com
4. Shedd Aquarium Octopus Chicago poster style collage art on vintage canvas http://geministudio.etsy.com
5. Curiosities - 8x8 Print http://dsbrennan.etsy.com
6. Roy Rogers Museum Ticket- A Wood Domino and Resin Pendant- Pendant Only- handmade http://geelizzie.etsy.com
7. VINTAGE MATCHBOOK MAGNET FULL COLOR PHOTOGRAPH 4 inch x 4 inch http://susannahwingate.etsy.com
8. just one bear's reading http://doodleandhoob.etsy.com
9. Taxidermy Exhibit Morse Museum, Warren, N. H. Vintage Real Photo Postcard http://obscurio.etsy.com

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Custom Wedding Guest Book


So, I've been working on this awesome custom order and I'm just SO pleased with how great it turned out!

I made this handmade wedding guest book from a vintage book cover, my own handmade book cloth, custom designed inside pages, and a fabulous stitched cover design made from various vintage papers, patterned papers, and fabrics.

I wish I had a book like this for my wedding!

Thanks bridetobe12 for the inspiration!

-elke

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

"Abandon" Random Word Etsy


This week's word is "ABANDON" and I've found some haunting images on Etsy. I have always had a fascination with abandoned buildings and find them a great source of inspiration. There is so much beauty in these hidden places. Just do a search on Etsy for this word and you will be amazed at what you find.

Here are the details on each of the photos (from left to right, top to bottom):

1. Murdered Taxi. An 8 x 10 fine art print. http://AbandonedHouses.etsy.com
2. The house in the I-5 boatyard http://Slowshirts.etsy.com
3. Detour - 11 x 14 fine art print http://Frankenkitty.etsy.com
4. Claire's Haunted Abandoned Art House http://MileMarker13.etsy.com
5. Underskin http://StillMemory.etsy.com
6. Abandoned Amusement no.1, 8x10 archival print, signed and dated http://anissadesigns.etsy.com
7. Lights Left - Abandoned - 5 x 5 Square Format Photographic Print http://ParaPulse.etsy.com
8. Abandoned Grain Elevator Original Ink Line Drawing ACEO ATC OSWOA http://katebuckleyart.etsy.com
9. Prairie House, Alberta http://Geufel.etsy.com

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day everyone!!!!

Today I answered the question: What do I love about being a mother?

I love being a mother because I have a little monkey to share joy with every day. I get to say and do things I never thought I'd ever do or say. Like, for example, saying "good girl!" when she lifts her leg and rips a fart. Or "don't put the dog's tail in your mouth". Or "don't bite my boob!" I get to smile and laugh a million times a day. I get to teach her and she get's to teach me. These are just a few of the millions and billions of things that I love about being a mother.

What do you love about being a mother?

Have a great day!!!

-elke

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

"Family Portrait" Random Word Etsy


Here is this week's random word Etsy line-up.

The word is: FAMILY PORTRAIT

There are some really unique custom family portraits that can be done on Etsy!

Here are the details from left to right, top to bottom:

1. Custom Silhouette Print - Father/Mother and Children http://BlueClara.etsy.com
2. Family Portrait http://annajensen.etsy.com
3. CUSTOM FAMILY WOOLY PORTRAIT Needle felted Toy Eggs http://asherjasper.etsy.com
4. Custom Family Portrait http://Demofia.etsy.com
5. FAMILY REUNION original art photo print 8x10 http://Artsy.etsy.com
6. Custom order for joyceheckman http://EmmieBean.etsy.com
7. Little City Hoop--Custom Family Portrait http://LittlePinkHouse.etsy.com
8. CUSTOM MIXED MEDIA PAINTING FEATURING YOU http://MidnightDesignStudio.etsy.com
9. Family Portrait Sugar Cookies http://sugarcookiecouture.etsy.com