Shel Silverstein’s stories and songs were a big part of my life when I was growing up. He seemed like a fun, cool uncle that never got tired of spinning yarns and cracking jokes, and he was always as close as my nearest bookshelf. I got that warm, fuzzy childhood feeling all over again when I spied LilyVanilli72‘s spot-on embroideries depicting … Continue reading Shel Silverstein Embroideries
This Friday, June 10, is Etsy‘s birthday and to celebrate, they’re throwing a global Craft Party, with hundreds of events scheduled. Check to see what’s going on in your area! Here in Portland, there are three Craft Parties planned, including one with a Quilts for Quake Survivors quilting bee I’m helping organize at the Museum … Continue reading Etsy Worldwide Craft Parties this Friday!
Trilobites were once one of the most abundant types of animal on the planet (there are more than 20,000 known species). As a result, their fossils can be found on every continent. They’re instantly recognizable, and so have become a symbol for fossils in general. Combine that with their rising popularity in steampunk and you … Continue reading Trilobite Friday Roundup
This delightful embroidery was created by Aerynkellye, who runs the shop Sweet E’s on Etsy. Her shop has many delightful embroidered wall hangings, including a zombie pin-up girl. This one was my particular favorite. “Not all who wander are lost,” has been one of my favorite Tolkien quotes since I first read the Lord of … Continue reading Tolkien’s Words
I don’t play a lot of video games just because I don’t have a lot of time (or hand-eye coordination, but that’s not important). But this Okami embroidery is so pretty that I looked for the game. I haven’t played it yet, but only because I can’t rent it in my town. This is only … Continue reading Okami Needlework
There is just so much awesome in this hoop! Craftster user onegroovyday made this for the Hoopla Round 4 swap, and I am seriously jealous of her partner! Even if she had stopped at the Van Gogh part it would have been gorgeous, but it just keeps getting better! The theme for Round 4 was … Continue reading Doctor Van Whoopla