I heart Sharon Montrose

Wow! Sharon Montrose has just listed some new photos in her etsy shop. They are so cute, I especially like theses bunnies. I think I am developing a thing for bunnies, they're becoming more common in my sketches - so far I haven't painted any, but I don't think they're too far away!

Stephanie Fizer

I have been in love with the illustrations of Stephanie Fizer for quite a while, thought it was time to share.. Stephanie currently has free shipping on everything in her shop until Feb 20th. Click on the pic to visit her shop. She also has a blog! Make sure you check it out. http://stephaniefizer.com/

I am so absorbed in all of the wonderful things in blogland lately, and the best thing is all the lovely people behind the arty blogs. I am making some wonderful friends in the online community who are so encouraging to me - I hope that one day I can be just as encouraging and helpful to somebody else!

I "heart" Sock Monkeys!

I was at a craft show a few days ago and fell in love with some little sock monkeys. Here are some I've found in Etsyland. Cute, cute, cute.



1. Sock Monkeys 2 by Creative Thursday
2. Sock Monkey by Christy Dekoning
3. Red Heel Sock Monkey by hoffeeandanuffin
4. Sock Monkey Print by DandielionsDream

I "heart" Vol25!

Thought it was about time I shared one of my 'hearts'! There are so many Illustrators out there that inspire me.. Anyway - it seems as though I am the last person to discover this particular little corner of the etsy world. Vol25 is a shop filled with delighful drawings, and I discovered that the voice behind the shop - Jessica, and I have a few things in common.

• We are around the same age.. I am still a bit younger (for some reason I don't like people in the online etsy/blog community to know my age.. more about that another time!)
• We both like to please customers, Jessica stating that "a heartfelt customer testimonial is just about the greatest payment you can receive". I agree. And.. I also enjoy customizing work for people.
• I am also self taught, and inspired by things around me - every day.
• I also enjoy cooking.
• And most of all, I agree that sleeping in should be made a sport.. I would be an Olympian! :)

So make sure you check out vol25, just click on the pic below.. it will take you right there!

Forest Wanderings

Click on either of these pictures to visit a shop full of delightful creatures and creations dreamt up during the long forest wanderings of MarmeeCraft!

Valentine's Felt Decorations

Valentines Day is not much more than a month away, and at the moment I am 'hearting' little felt creations. Here are my finds! Make sure you check out the links, there are some amazing shops! (Please excuse the random sizes, fonts etc of the links.. blogger is not working for me today).

1. The Key to my Heart Valentine Owl by The Cupcake Girls

2. Pink and Blue Felt Heart by Fioretta

3. Paper-and-string’s photostream on Flickr - (Paper-and-string also has a shop on etsy)

4. Tweet Pair of Love Birds by Feltmeupdesigns

5. LOVE Bird Holding a Heart and a cute Airmail Pouch by gifts define

6. 3 Little Heart Ornaments by lupin

7. Sweetheart Owls by Skunkboy Creatures

8. LoveBird Pincushion by Feltmates

Dances with Clay

I am realising that I have quite an obsession with birds.. but aren't these ones just so cute!! They are handmade with clay.. If you click on any of the littls pics you can find them on Etsy.