{Fun Finds} For the new year…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on January 07, 2013 in Blanca Gomez, Etsy treasury, fun finds, new year, Peg and Awl, Sara Carr | No Comments

I feel a like I’m jumping into the new year in slow motion. I have so many ideas swimming around in my brain but I need some time to sit & ponder a bit before I start in on anything new. Sometimes just letting my brain ebb & flow between creative thoughts is what I need. One of the things that I like doing to let me brain wander is create an Etsy Treasury. This time I started with these three cool items & went from there.

I got Sayer a smaller version of this Peg & Awl chalkboard & it’s fantastic. With kiddo’s love of pencils & drawing, I couldn’t help but be drawn to these adorable & cozy scarfs from Sara Carr. I also really love these prints from Blanca Gomez & can easily envision them on our wall.

You can view this whole collection of loveliness live here.

Happy Monday!

{Fun Finds} It’s looking a lot like… December.

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on November 26, 2011 in December, Etsy treasury, fun finds | 3 Comments

So, today was that super hyped shopping day – Black Friday. While I know it’s good for the economy, it’s just not my thing to brave the crowds or big box stores for that matter. Instead of dealing with the long lines & craziness, I locked myself in the studio & worked on orders. It was nice actually- I was sort of oblivious to the hubbub going on outside. I did need to get my fix of looking at cool things though, so tonight I decided to make another treasury to celebrate small businesses. It’s funny how these collections sort of put themselves together. I was particularly struck with texture, pattern, & color in this one- it’s my December dream list of characters & props. Oh, & the number “36” isn’t particularly significant. Sayer is just really into numbers lately & is counting all of the time & posting numbers all around the house. So that painting was for him. Hope everyone has a nice weekend!

View treasury live here

Photo via husavik

{Handmade Inspiration} Fun Finds #8 …

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on October 11, 2011 in fun finds, handmade market, indie love, poppytalk handmade | No Comments

{Matte Stephens}

{Blackbird Letterpress}

{Lisa Golighty}

{Artisanie Europe}

{Royal Buffet}

Poppytalk Handmade just turned 5 & the celebration is starting with a new market called “indie love”. This is such a great place to find oodles of handmade goodness! Here are 5 of my favorite fun finds – 1 for every year that Poppytalk Handmade has been showcasing handmade goods & emerging design talent. Happy Birthday Poppytalk Handmade!

Pop on over and have a look at everything here.

{Handmade Inspiration} Fun Finds #8 …

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on October 11, 2011 in fun finds, handmade market, indie love, poppytalk handmade, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

{Matte Stephens}

{Blackbird Letterpress}

{Lisa Golighty}

{Artisanie Europe}

{Royal Buffet}

Poppytalk Handmade just turned 5 & the celebration is starting with a new market called “indie love”. This is such a great place to find oodles of handmade goodness! Here are 5 of my favorite fun finds – 1 for every year that Poppytalk Handmade has been showcasing handmade goods & emerging design talent. Happy Birthday Poppytalk Handmade!

Pop on over and have a look at everything here.

{Fun Finds} timo inspiration…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on July 10, 2011 in Etsy treasury, fun finds, Timo design | 1 Comment

Those that know me or have followed this blog for awhile will not be surprised that I love the design line, Timo. You most likely also understand my interest in characters, textiles & drawing with thread (see my thread figures here). The Timo designs just really speak to me – ALL of them! When I saw the gentleman with a black hat, it pretty much inspired me to make an Etsy treasury right there on the spot. I pictured this gentleman as an artist- (specifically a writer) walking around in Paris on holiday, looking for inspiration for his next book. When I create Etsy treasuries it’s usually when I need to be doing something else. It’s a way for me to take a little break & creatively recharge. I like to pick images/products that help me tell a story….

This treasury is called “The Creative Process” & it’s full of characters, places, & things that may be used when when in the creative bubble & possibly on a deadline. You can view it live here.

Hope you are having a great weekend!

{Fun Finds} timo inspiration…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on July 10, 2011 in Etsy treasury, fun finds, Timo design | No Comments

Those that know me or have followed this blog for awhile will not be surprised that I love the design line, Timo. You most likely also understand my interest in characters, textiles & drawing with thread (see my thread figures here). The Timo designs just really speak to me – ALL of them! When I saw the gentleman with a black hat, it pretty much inspired me to make an Etsy treasury right there on the spot. I pictured this gentleman as an artist- (specifically a writer) walking around in Paris on holiday, looking for inspiration for his next book. When I create Etsy treasuries it’s usually when I need to be doing something else. It’s a way for me to take a little break & creatively recharge. I like to pick images/products that help me tell a story….

This treasury is called “The Creative Process” & it’s full of characters, places, & things that may be used when when in the creative bubble & possibly on a deadline. You can view it live here.

Hope you are having a great weekend!

{Everyday Inspiration} dreaming of vintage…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on January 25, 2011 in Etsy treasury, Everyday Inspiration, fun finds, hutch studio, Uncategorized | No Comments

{picture via hutch studio}

Chris has created beautiful interior spaces at hutch studio & visiting him there is always inspiring. Each room is filled lots of vintage finds and recycled, handmade creations. This room at hutch is called the “sweet room” and I’m always taking note of the way the shadows are cast, how the light fills the room, the textures, & the color palette. I made an Etsy treasury last night that reflects how I feel when I’m in that room & the colors that I see. These are items & images that may appear in my dreamworld….

You can view this Etsy Treasury live here. Hope you are having a nice week!

{Everyday Inspiration} dreaming of vintage…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on January 25, 2011 in Etsy treasury, Everyday Inspiration, fun finds, hutch studio | 7 Comments

{picture via hutch studio}

Chris has created beautiful interior spaces at hutch studio & visiting him there is always inspiring. Each room is filled lots of vintage finds and recycled, handmade creations. This room at hutch is called the “sweet room” and I’m always taking note of the way the shadows are cast, how the light fills the room, the textures, & the color palette. I made an Etsy treasury last night that reflects how I feel when I’m in that room & the colors that I see. These are items & images that may appear in my dreamworld….

You can view this Etsy Treasury live here. Hope you are having a nice week!

{Everyday Inspiration} dreaming of vintage…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on January 25, 2011 in Etsy treasury, Everyday Inspiration, fun finds, hutch studio, Uncategorized | No Comments

{picture via hutch studio}

Chris has created beautiful interior spaces at hutch studio & visiting him there is always inspiring. Each room is filled lots of vintage finds and recycled, handmade creations. This room at hutch is called the “sweet room” and I’m always taking note of the way the shadows are cast, how the light fills the room, the textures, & the color palette. I made an Etsy treasury last night that reflects how I feel when I’m in that room & the colors that I see. These are items & images that may appear in my dreamworld….

You can view this Etsy Treasury live here. Hope you are having a nice week!

{Everyday Inspiration} four fun finds #7

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on December 19, 2010 in Everyday Inspiration, four, fun finds, kits, papercut, prints | 3 Comments

The countdown has started…Christmas is just around the corner! Here are some last minute gift ideas. This collection of four fun things is inspired by my love of paper & making things….

1. The top row of Christmas Creatures is perfect for the procrastinator who likes to make their own gifts. If you visit the mibostudio Etsy shop, you can buy all sorts of cute critters that are sold as a pdf file. Which means, no shipping, no waiting in line and the satisfaction that you made something special for your loved ones. Genius really…

2. I’ve had my eye on these paper cut map prints from Famille Summerbelle for some time. They are a perfect way to pay tribute to your favorite city.

3. I just love paperdolls. I found some earlier & mentioned them on one of my first 4 fun find posts -and here is another sweet shop that makes them. Edith is my gal -but there are many to choose from. They come with clothes as well.

4. “How to” kits are always a great thing to find. This little kit includes 4 favorite papercut design templates {Peter Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland, Pinnocchio, Little Red Ridinghood} from elsita Etsy Shop.

What’s your favorite new discovery this holiday season? I hope you are enjoying the hustle & bustle and all of the traditions & festivities that comes with it!

{Fun Finds} For the new year…

{Fun Finds} It’s looking a lot like… December.

{Handmade Inspiration} Fun Finds #8 …

{Handmade Inspiration} Fun Finds #8 …

{Fun Finds} timo inspiration…

{Fun Finds} timo inspiration…

{Everyday Inspiration} dreaming of vintage…

{Everyday Inspiration} dreaming of vintage…

{Everyday Inspiration} dreaming of vintage…

{Everyday Inspiration} four fun finds #7

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