The Littles

I am fascinated by the use/manipulation of miniatures in photography, such as tilt-shift, so I was thrilled to discover the work of Vincent Bousserez. His work transforms everyday objects into a colossal world for little plastic people. The perspective is amazing.

Friday Favorites

Spotlight Seller

This week's Spotlight Seller is Corrabelle of The Mayberry Sparrow. This artist hand carves rubber stamps using original designs that can be described as cutesy, retro, and whimsical. I want them ALL, but I would probably stamp everything in sight. Who needs tattoos!

Here are a few of my favorite designs...

Which ones do you love?

Breathe and Smile

I know we'll find a house that we both love.

I just have to breathe and smile.
I know I'll find a job that makes me happy.
I just have to breathe and smile.
I know that everything will work out for the best.
I just have to breathe and smile.

print via The Wheatfield

Friday Favorites

I love these guys! I mean teeth. Check out My Milk Toof.

Spotlight Seller

Dear Readers (all 5 of you),

I am starting another weekly feature. This one is called Spotlight Seller. Every Wednesday I will choose an Etsy seller to feature and gab about. I have 333 favorite sellers listed in my shop, so I don't think it will be an issue finding features, but please share yours to add to the list. Thanks!

This week I will start at the very beginning. My very first love on Etsy...The Black Apple. Emily Martin is one of my crafting/fashion heroes. Her artwork is amazing! Her characters are both haunting and beautiful. They remind me of the Baudelaire orphans from A Series of Unfortunate Events. And one more thing, she is the TOP seller of prints on Etsy! See here.

True Love

The Quiet Room

Mysterious Genevieve

Scarf For Two

No More Ink

I really want another tattoo, but I am trying oh so hard to control the urge. 2 friends of mine just got new tattoos and they are quite lovely. I wish I had pictures to share, but instead here are some I found online that I've been fawning over. This probably isn't helping me fight the urge. Doh!

top to bottom:
Sally Jane Vintage
a Cat's Nest
Peace and Love
A Beautiful Mess
Black Bow

*Update: Neatorama had 2 posts today about tattoos - Tattooed Librarians & Embroidery Tattoo