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ART STAR PICKS: sweetie pie press

peppersprouts — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:08:20 +0000

Art Star Craft Bazar is only 2 days away. I can’t wait to set up shop and meet some new people. Another shop I am really looking forward to checking out is Sweetie Pie Press. They have a huge range of fantastic pins, and paper goods. I’ve been a big fan of these secret message envelopes for a while and am excited to see them in person! I hope to see some of you too.

ADORABLE fabric decals

peppersprouts — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:59:58 +0000

Check out these cute resusable fabric decals from Mae (or Mini Mae if you are looking for the smaller versions). I would love to see these jazzing up a dresser, or maybe a really boring cabinet. There are so many designs to choose from, it might be hard to pick a favorite.

PUT A GARDEN in the mail

peppersprouts — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:37:52 +0000

These are so cool! Inspired by pop-up books and papercutting these postcards turn into a real garden. Of course you do have to water it and make sure it has plenty of sunlight. Aimée from A Studio for Design created three versions of these little postcardens that are ready for you to send out into the world.

CHESHIRE CAT paper craft

peppersprouts — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:21:28 +0000

Just in time for the new Tim Burton film, Alice in Wonderland, Comes this awesome paper craft. This awesome peice of fan art is ready for you to print out, cut out and piece together. Looks like a fun project for kids and adults. You can download the pdf here.

CARDS YOU CAN cuddle up to

peppersprouts — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:46:29 +0000

At first the little nautical gift tags from African Grey caught my eye. Then I dug a little deeper and I was hooked. Just look at the the cute little bunnies, seals, and puppies. I love how the illustration style is so crisp without screaming vector graphics. This is now one of my go to shops when I’m looking for a cute card to brighten someones day.

A YEAR OF silly holidays

peppersprouts — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:50:03 +0000

I’m a sucker for weird holidays, both real and imaginary. I imagine that dirtybandits does as well. Their screen printed calendar is available in 3 different paper types and will keep your schedule full of unusual events. I definitely didn’t know that March was Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month. I love the illustration style on these pieces and everything else they have to offer as well.

DON’T FORGET to check out our gift guide & contest

peppersprouts — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:52:16 +0000

Hanukkah is here and Christmas is just around the corner. I hope you have had some time to check out our Handmade Holiday Gift Guide for 2009. So many great picks and amazing artists. We have picked some of our favorites that you can actually enter to win this year. You know so you can get some great goodies for yourself in the new year. We actually have a last minute donation from Ryan and Lucy of Berkley Illustration. They have been so kind to donate a print and an awesome bottle opener as well. So get your name in, twitter to your friends for an extra entry and keep your fingers crossed. Happy Holidays!

SCREECH OWL DESIGN

peppersprouts — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:20:22 +0000

It was a very busy weekend in New York. I managed to find some time to visit the Bust Crafttacular on Sunday as a shopper instead of a vendor this year. There were so many great vendors there and one of my favorites was Screech Owl Design. They have a wide variety of prints, cards and even t-shirts. My favorite series of theirs has various birds sitting atop a variety of chairs. I bough the blue-footed bubi card for my friend Rachel who just loves the Galapagos. Check out their shop, it’s full of great finds.

CHRISTMAS CARD round-up

peppersprouts — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:51:46 +0000

WIth the holidays fast approaching it’s just about time to send out some cheer to friends and family. Have you picked out your christmas cards yet? I hope one of the cards below is what you have been waiting for…

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Merry Christmas Reindeer from Sockneck – Jingle Bells Batman Smells from Port Hope Press – Letterpress Reindeer from Sycamore Street Press – Letterpress Bike from Parrott Design Studio - Beep Beep Holidays from Emily Ann Designs – Yetti Holiday Card from The Beautiful Project

THIS BOOK belongs to

peppersprouts — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:11:53 +0000

I loved going to the library when I was younger. I was always bad at returning books on time though. I often had to ride my bike to the library with my pockets full of pennies to pay the late fines. Now I find myself buying books to create my own personal library instead of having to return these precious gems to the vault. Which, of course, is why i love the ex libris kits by hachalon. There are currently 4 designs available which are illustrated by Avital Manor. Each kit comes with a rubber stamp, stamp pad, printed stickers and booklet all packaged in a wooden box. Mark your books as your own and then lend them out to friends to enjoy. These would make a great gift for the book lovers on your list.