.tomate d'épingles.: 2007.11

29.11.07

.tomate d'épingles. Holiday Gift Guide -- snow day!

Buy Handmade this holiday season!

The Handmade Consortium launched an initiative to encourage consumers to buy handmade gifts this year. They are promoting this Buy Handmade Pledge:

I pledge to BUY HANDMADE this holiday season, and request that others do the same for me.

And they want you to visit their site and sign the pledge sheet to support handmade!

Here are a few snow related items to help you want to buy handmade... Theres 15 cm of snow on their way here! yay!

Snowflake Coasters by greenchairpress

There is something so romantic to me about snow... i never fell in love in the winter, maybe i could give that a try this year? ;)
Still Standing photograph by MichelleBrusegaard

If only i could knit, i’d be all over this yarn!
Snow in Sedona llama wool by armofthespiral

photo opp. 4 art print by creativethursday

Snowflake Circle Tags by elles

Fjosnissens Snow Body Butter by lbrodar

I have a garden gnome... now i needs me a snow gnome!
Snow Gnome Screen Printed Card by youngandwithit

I LOVE her stuff! I have my eye on two other of her necklaces, Post Post Modern and, of course, Librarian
Snow Flake necklace by brookadelphia

Snowball Cookies by bearsbakedgoods

My official new favorite! I will SO get one for myself for my birthday!
Turban Hat and Scarf Ellita

28.11.07

Pool Ball Rings! - my own wishlist

These rings are fabulous, to say the least!
They are on top of my own wish list... Santa, wont you bring me one? :)

The rings are hand carved from a used pool ball, and you can resquest colour or sizes, to strike your fancy!

More models available here http://www.poolballrings.etsy.com/

I'm a disco dancer

Jesper Sønderaas aka YESPR is a Danish artist and designer located in Copenhagen, Denmark. After working many years with advertising in Scandinavia and London he is now working freelance with art and concepts. The cartoon strip I and I is a product of this. He has had 2 solo exhibitions in Denmark.

You can see more at www.yespr.dk and www.yespr.etsy.com

Indie Fixx Holiday Giveaway

Enter the Indie Fixx Holiday Giveaway for your chance to win a grand prize worth over $560 & made up of donated goods from 16 different indie shops!

Among other great goodies, you'll find this lovely necklace.

It is made out of vintage copper coloured leather that is adorned by vintage buttons, and mounted on Copper findings.

Details on the contest here

Don't forget to check out the Indie Fixx Holiday Gift Guide too!

.tomate d'épingles. Holiday Gift Guide -- TRASHION stocking stuffers

Buy Handmade this holiday season!

The Handmade Consortium launched an initiative today to encourage consumers to buy handmade gifts this year. They are promoting this Buy Handmade Pledge:

I pledge to BUY HANDMADE this holiday season, and request that others do the same for me.

And they want you to visit their site and sign the pledge sheet to support handmade!

Here are a few gift ideas, all handmade, and all eco-conscious, to fill up your stockings!

fiber art wear necklace by foundthings

Necktie Remix -- Vintage Ties by SweetWolf

By now you must have noticed i’m a fan ;)
wrapping cloth by rikrak

Vintage Typewriter Key Ring by KeysAndMemories

recycled paper notebook by estasketch

I adore every single one of her cuffs!
Creme Brule 2 cuff by bayousalvage

Hope for the Flowers journal by jen1kanobi

handsleeve mitts by thimblescratch

these are widly popular! I’m so proud of artisans which such cool ideas that are a hit!
Recycled Sweater Felt Earrings by PaganoDesignWorks

this is officially my new “best idea of the day” item
Concrete Candle Holder by Whamodyne