These are some of the new ornaments I was happy to acquire this year. I adore them all!

Crochet Snowflake Ornament from small packages

Full Moon Ornament from minouette

Fly Agaric Mushroom Ornaments from minouette

Set of 5 Miniature Mushrooms with wire stems from craftsty

Herbie the Hedgehog ornament from BeeLoveLee

I would have loved to have  photos of them on the tree for this post, but it’s 4pm already and completely dark. I can assure you though, they look fantastic on my tree!

December 14th, 2009 | No Comments »

August 28th, 2009 | No Comments »

Shayli Vere is a Canadian paper artisan and photographer. A recipient of several art, photography, film, media and paper grants, she explores creativity on many levels. In this post I am spotlighting her beautiful pulp painting pieces.  The feeling and texture she accomplishes is just beautiful.

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August 25th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

1. Guests For Tea Locket Necklace from Locket2You

2. Adaline Brown Flower Strap Sandal from Alternative Outfitters

3. Tara Checks Wrap Dress from Matta

4. Woven Beige Satchel from Engage Green

August 24th, 2009 | No Comments »

Paper Works of Art, Drawings & Prints – Ashes & Milk.

Oiseaux de la France - Grande Gris

Pierres Graphiques 2009

Architecture of Nature - Calligraphic Pair

Hemp Carry All

June 16th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

I’ve been hoping for some time now for a complete list of online venues for selling handmade and Found Handmade has compiled a great one, complete with rankings!

Check it out.  [link]

I know they’ve been coming out of the woodwork lately and I’ve heard of many of these, but I had no idea there was that many!

p.s. balanced. can now also be found on FoundHandmade.com

Just ’cause, you know.

January 10th, 2009 | No Comments »