Urban Debris Artlog

Etsy for Easter

Check out these unbearably wonderful etsy creations for Easter.

 

 

Craft, Education Books for you! You need new books, I need space.

I need bookshelf space! I have the following up for grabs on Amazon

and more!
 
 
 

Owls aka Cute Hoots

Some very nice online owlies - to make, buy, and print. Whooooo!

 

Click on the horned owl to get a printable full size.

 

Nimli Ross Menuez Owlie Tee
http://www.nimli.com/detail_30158__863.html

Design Milk Owl Umbrella Stand

Owlie Stamps - primary concepts; Target

Snow Bird Art Collage and gratuitous puppy picture

In my etsy shop here http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=19319921

And my dog, who is staring at me as I type, probably thinking "look at me! not that computer!."

*Snow**Snow**Snow*...we have none

It is awfully cold here, but we do not have a White Christmas predicted. Oh, how will I have any holiday spirit without a fluffy blanket of white? Hmmm. I know, I will finsd my own snow! Thank you etsy!

 

1. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18460231 Snowflake Wreath – Blue Bicycle

2. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_4&listing_id=18961990 winter girl - littlebrownpen

3. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_8&listing_id=18912925 Cardinal in the snow -  ara 133 photography

4. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_4&listing_id=18361423 snowbunny and penguin ACEO - Stephanie Fizer

Graphic! Christmas at ThisNext

I have been having so much fun over at ThisNext making lists. My latest is called Graphic! Christmas. Take a peek.

See the list here: http://www.thisnext.com/list/1FF8FCE3/graphic-christmas

Big Christmasy savings going on at Artella

Over at one of my fave shops, Artella. You can find all kinds of creative supplies, gifts, e-books, classes, inspiration and more!

 

 

There are also freebies and ideas to download.

Halloween Break - Carnival of Green Crafts

What a neat carnival and what an amazing selection of ideas and crafts.  

The 6th Carnival of Green Crafts has arrived!  The Carnival of Green Crafts is brought to you by Crafting a Green World. My favorite:

 

Decoupaged Bangles by Allison, of One Pearl Button

Want more green, eco, sustainable crafts? Here are some resources:

Etsy Green Crafts
http://www.lowimpactliving.com/blog/2008/01/16/esty-green-crafts-eco-friendly-gifts/
Sew Green
http://www.sewgreen.blogspot.com/
Cool Green Stuff book
http://www.amazon.com/Cool-Green-Stuff-Sustainable-Renewable/dp/030739557X
New Magazine from Stampington 
http://www.stampington.com/assets/images/postscript/images01/2008/031108/flyers/GreenCraft.pdf

Black Hat Society

Check out the Black Hat Society long sleeve tee or Halloween:
http://www.cafepress.com/urban_debris.204043559

 

And a cute little postcard

 

A sign from Victorian trading http://www.victoriantradingco.com/store/catalogimages/4f/i11596.html

Tags from instant printables
http://www.instantprintables.com/products/details/Black+Hat+Society+Tags+Sheet

Halloween images and things

Here  are some web places to locate Halloweenie images and patterns to use in artwork, party decorations, cards, or ?

 

 

Tell me you can resist this mini knitted witch hat from bittersweet for your gourd? (No not your head - your gourd!) http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/24/bewitching-gourds/

 

WoW! Batty crochet curtains by living dead girl http://nightofthelivingdeadgirl.blogspot.com/2008/08/finished-my-curtains.html The pattern is from Debbie Stoller's "Stitch 'n Bitch Crochet, The Happy Hooker"

and dont forget the flickr vintage Halloween pool http://www.flickr.com/groups/vintagehalloween/pool/

Necklace/Bracelet Kits: Lace and ribbon necklace kit vintage lace buttons beads

This kit is large and contains enough beads to make a beautiful lace and ribbon necklace or bracelet. All supplies provided in this kit are based on the information provided in the instructions. Designs double layer necklace or triple layer bracelet.
Each kit contains
• Printed Copy: Lace and ribbon necklace instructions and pattern
• lobster style clasps
• supplies for necklace
• large bore glass and vintage beads
• vintsge embellishments
• vintasge buttons
• vintage lace

Specify if you want a certain color!

See them here; http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11192003

Frozen Pea Fund

Check this post from Artistampede:

http://susanreynolds.blogs.com/artistampede/2008/03/peas-on-earth-.html

Frozen Pea Fund does outreach to help generous souls talk about both cancer and the fund, thus raising awareness, spirits, and funding. Here are some artist stamps to support the effort Download georges_pesstampfpf0108fullsheet.pdf and some ideas: http://susanreynolds.blogs.com/artistampwhat/

From the blog:

"Rubber stamp on it. Collage papers around it. Put on fabric and quilt or add buttons shaped like peas. Adorn with ribbons. Make it into a pendant by transferring it to clay. As long as you don't use it in a commercial product you've got permission to use it freely!

We would love to see what you've done when you create your book mark, journal cover, tote bag, or even the bill payment for the Electric company So please put a link to your creations in the comments area. And most important of all - Enjoy . .  and pass it on!

Peas out!

matryoshka dolls (a.k.a. nesting dolls)

Make yours:

Crochet Nesting Dolls pattern

Felt Nesting pattern

Thomas Paul "Folk" plates

matryoshka-themed items at Urban Outfitters

Fred Flare

card design by Egg Press

four-piece stamp set from The Small Object

Hannah Zakari makes a bunch of babushka necklaces

Tsk Tsk gorgeous hand-painted dolls

Sock matryoshka from sock puppies

Enough? No?! Check out Print and Pattern

jellyfish

Don't know why I have the suddent urge for jellies, but here are some lovely from various places.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=380695

http://flickr.com/photos/24391849@N00/1725288025/

http://shanalogic.com/item.php?item_id=1413

http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/node/1268

http://www.brightandbold.com/jeflla.html

http://rarebirdfinds.typepad.com/rare_bird_finds/2007/04/jellyfish_neckl.html

Hope Sees a Start Memorial Project

In the last year, two members of the bay area arts community lost their daughters to (unrelated) illnesses. To honor their memory, ZNE is raising money to install a mosaic at the Oakland Zoo which will serve as a permanent memorial to Stevie and Brianna. ZNE members have been donating pieces of their art/craft to be sold or auctioned off to raise the funds needed for the memorial. Donations are welcome - check the Hope Sees A Star blog for details if you’d like to donate something.

This project has its own blog, www.hopeseesastar.com where you can read all the details.

To find out more about ZNE, check out the new ning site: http://zneiscrafty.ning.com/

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Flax

The new Flax Catalog came out today, and there are some fun things in it. I try to avoid shopping at Flax since the prices are so high, but these are worth a look.

BIrd Vases

Cavallini File Folders

Cavallini Stamp Sets

Gist Wrap

Bird Magnets   

Magic Cabin Fun Stuff

There is a neato webstore called Magic Cabin. I wish they had some of the things on the site when I was a kid. There are fun things, crafty, things, things to make! The A B Seas Alphabet Stamps has 42 hand-carved wooden stampers, Stick-on rubber letters & labels, Miniature inkpad, all in in a sturdy gift box. I also love the Babar Suitcase Set!There are also Stockmar Beeswax Crayons and White Gum Erasersand lots more.

Coming Soon: Stationary and Tees

Cool stationary, card and Tee designs coming soon. to my etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=2842

Easter Tin Treat!

This easter Bucket id made from a tin pail painted spring green. It had felted flower magnets and vintage Jumping Jack "Bad Egg" as well as a bunny with buttons. It is for sale on Etsy. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=2842

Fun things...

Today I had a wonderful salt wrap and foot massage by Gloria of By Design Salon and Day Spa. Then I found some loveies online:

Anything from Pixiegirlshop

http://www.pixelgirlshop.com/gallery.php?id=325

http://www.jillbliss.com/ Jill Bliss Stationary

Garden Garland and Journal from paperBella
http://www.paperbellastudio.com/index.html

Anything from Amy Ruppel http://www.amyruppel.com/index.html

Where can I buy this magazine?? http://www.cotton-paint.net/

Jen Garrido http://jengarrido.com/

Neato Really

Check out these really fun things I found online...it is time to SHOP!

2Jane Ginko Necklace

Mocchimocchi Postcards

Paris Flea Market Paper Projects Book

Little Guys Network Fonts

Toy Tent Antique and Collectible Toys

PaperCollections

The Velma Bag

The Blum Bag

Pepperpot Business Card Holder and Folders

Clairefontaine Notebooks

Favorite online altered art buys...

I have a few places I love to go and peruse the art supplied, assemblage materials and collage items. Some of them I like for just one item; others, everything on the site screams "You NEED one of these". Probably my all time favorite is BMUSE, though I do not get the chance to purchase much. Vicki "Mack" is just one of those really nice people I would not have met witjout the net. I love Anima Designs for the objets de' relgion and super kits. The bottle necklace kit is great, and comes in a cool little bag. Gift registry there, too! (hint) For a reasonable prince on clips of all kinds, see Bitsnpieces4U. I do not gravitate towards scrapbooking much, but I do dabble. Every once and awhile I see a paper pattern or paper maker that could be used in artwork. Such is the Wildflower line by Cactus Pink (love the name!)

Even more wonderful are the testural, thick inked sheets hand screened by Hambly Studios. Their transpaercies are yummy. Speaking of transparencies, I am in total love with the Christine Adolph collection from Creative Imaginations.

For ATC products and books, check Poet's Dream.For books you do not see many places (good for ideas and such) look at Create and Treasure. (Though it does have a scrapbook bent, the overlap between altered art is obvious.)

There are a couple of more shops that have everything: Thieving Magpie, Sacred Kitsch, Sweetwater Sisters & Silver Crow Creations. I hope you find something you like!

A Must Have for Valentines Day...Love Rats, Baby!

SilverCrow Creations - New Stuff.

Love Rats Just the gift for your own true love - a love rat - or, better yet, a set of love rats! Albeit a bit creepy, it's certainly a unique way to express your love, don't you think? These 4-1/4 inch long, soft vinyl Love Rats are painted with hearts and feature long fleshy tails and squeakers!

Love me, Love My Hippo

You have probably seen the stories on the web about Owen and Mzee, the hippo and tortise who have adopted each other after the Tsunami. This is not the first time animals of differing species have cared for each other. There are lots of great stories and images at the Animal Liberation Front. Speaking of liberating animals, looking for a Valentine's Day idea? Why not get something from Crafters for Critters and help greyhounds from racing (greyhound racing SUCKS).

Check out this super pink sock dog. Give a gift and help a grey. (I have 2 iggies and want a full size!!)

Vintage collage Sheets on CD

A collection of 300 vintage, public domain images, set up in printable collage sheet form. Other seller price collage sheets for as much as $5.00 each! Print your own as many times as you like right from your PC!

Image sets on collage sheets are on the following topics: holidays, anatomy, birds, people, dogs, clowns, circus, crows, retro.......

To order one use paypal and send $13.99 to robinb@mail.com. Free shipping to US addresses, $4.00 for others.