I met the lovely Samantha Kira Harding at my recent event at TT Patton and had the priviledge of not only seeing her extraordinary collage journal, but also a sneak peek at her new handmade journals.  And I don't mean the covers have been decorated, I mean she makes these journals by hand, page by page.  I snatched one up as soon as I received her email letting me know they were up.

I met Jenica at Squam Art Workshops this past September and fell madly in love with her!  She's just opened a lovely little Etsy shop just in time for the holidays - check it out.

I love Jen Lemen's new Trust Cards - 25 tiny bits of wisdom that can go just about anywhere.  I keep mine in my bathroom, where I can read one every day first thing in the morning.

Tijusai's etsy shop is filled with colorful, knitted, sewn and felted accessories that are sure to capture the attention of anyone and everyone.  I love this turquoise scarf...it is available in a variety of other colors too.

The lovely & amazing Anne Carmack has a new blog, portfolio & etsy shop filled with gorgeous original works.  The economy might be in the toilet but the world still needs art!!  Thank goodness Anne is sharing the world with hers over at Folk & Fable.

If you're wanting to give the manly men in your life something to adorn their manly walls, take a look at Justin Davanzo's new Etsy shop.  Colorful, textured details of life in the big city.

Katrina Dreamer's October Photography Etsy shop is filled with colorful goodness, including some new collage work.  She also has some fall Dreamwork workshops coming up, so head to her blog to learn more about her work.

The Wrap Up Africa website is now officially up and running, so head on over there, treat yourself to one of their gorgeous skirts from the WUA Etsy shop and help make a difference.  Read Boho's blog entry about Wrap Up Africa to get the whole story.  I am incredibly proud to have been able to help in the tiniest way to get them off the ground.  This is an amazing story and you can follow it every step of the way on the Wrap Up Africa blog too.  Help spread the word!!

From the WUA website:

"Everyone has the power to make a difference, and you can make one with your consumer dollar choices. When you buy a Wrap Up Africa skirt, you directly help save a life in Uganda. Not only will you look great in our skirt, but you’ll feel great whenever you wear it!

We love clothes. We love how they can express individuality and spirit. But as globalization makes our cultures more homogenous, mass-produced and uniform clothing options are replacing individual expression. And the end result is that we're all beginning to look alike.

Wrap Up Africa skirts provide an alternative. Each skirt is made in Africa and each is unique. But what is as equally special as the skirts we sell is the opportunity you have to directly help a family in need with your purchase. We hope you will delight in owning this unique item."

These handmade, handcut, peel & stick, repositionable wall stickers from Shanickers are just about the coolest things ever.

During one of my losing battles with insomnia last week, I went a-browsin' and stumbled upon Ellembee's Etsy shop, filled with gorgeous handprinted clothes.  Made me swoon...

[1, 2, 3 and 4 by Heather Murphy]

If you're in need of unique, handmade collage creations that won't make your wallet melt, head over to Heather Murphy's Etsy shop.  She has a lovely little collection of pieces there now, and you can also see more of her work on her website here and her blog here.

My friend Melissa let me know her favorite shop in Pittsboro, NC - Vespertine - is now on Etsy.  Check out their lovely jewelry & paper goods right here.

Head on over to Heather Murphy's Etsy shop to see her lovely collage creations! 

I love the name of this Etsy shop:  Courage My Love, and I love the gorgeous, dreamy images you find there.

Take a peek at her creations at her PhotoGlassWork's shop as well! 

Ms. Indigo Soul Kelly Barton - one of the biggest Frida fans I know (see previous entry) has four new prints available in her Etsy shop.  How perfect of a gift is this one? 

DreamerGirl Shop has some dreamy work available over at Etsy - take a gander! 

I am so excited about Gypsy Girl Guide's new Etsy shop, featuring prints from her travels around the globe.  See that one above?  It is going soon going to have a home on my wall. 

[Nurturing Tomorrow :: APAK] 

...and speaking of Giant Robot, you just missed their latest NYC gallery show featuring works by the husband and wife creative team APAK, but you can purchase their work on Etsy.

And don't despair!  Jack Long's show at Giant Robot Los Angeles is opening this weekend, Saturday, June 21st:

[Opened :: Jack Long] 

Looking for something up north?  Yellena James' show also opens this Saturday at Giant Robot San Francisco:

[Someday :: Yellena James] 

Visit Wyanne Thompson's Etsy shop for girlie goodies galore.  She has a fabulous offer going on right now:

WIN A CUSTOM (you decide what you would like me to paint)
18" x 24" ORIGINAL PAINTING!!!! That's a $275 value!!!

Make any purchase between now and June 29th at midnight.. All orders after midnight of the 29th will be considered pumpkins and not eligible. On Monday June 30th, we will have a live drawing here at the studio for the winner! Oh...it's going to be too much fun!!!

For every $20 that you spend, your name will be entered. So, if you spend $100, you'll get 5 entries! Spend over $100 and your entries are doubled!!!

FREE SHIPPING in the United States!!!!!!!

I LOVE the recently unveiled 20 Birds series from Geninne's Art Store over at Etsy.  See how fabulous they all are:

And I love these little creations too:

Visit her Etsy shop and blog to see more!