Artist: Fallon of Olive

These suitcase pillows by Fallon of Olive are too cool! I absolutely love the one in the first image with the little Australia tag on it. And I couldn't resist throwing in the last pic of the seagull pillows. CUTE! See lots more in the Olive etsy store, flickr and blog.

Artist: Jacki of Plush Off

Check out these super cuties! These little plushies are by Jacki of Plush Off. I think I need a few of those safety cones to put around my desk in my studio. Tee hee. Check out more lovelies in the Plush Off etsy shop, artfire shop, website and flickr.

I illustrated a book! No Monster Here

The children's book, No Monster Here, that I illustrated a while ago is finally getting produced. I'M SUPER EXCITED. I illustrated it and my mother-in-law who is a writer/educator wrote it. We're getting it all prepped for and an early November release, right in time for Christmas. I'm talking to the printer again this week. How fun! If you want to check it out, head over to our No Monster Here website. You can view the entire book there and you can also pre-order it. I'd love to hear what all y'all think.

Artist: Analu Prestes

These paper cut-out collages are amazing! They are by Analu Prestes. I love how she's painted all the little cut flowers. Gorgeous. Check out more on her flickr and website.

Artist: Robyn of Shibang Designs

Check out these cute bags by Robyn of Shibang Designs. I love the pop of color on the grey base, and how the netting and stitching holds in all the roving. Darling. They almost look like paintings. Check out more in the Shibang Designs etsy store.

Artist: Amparo López Cruz of Alga-Net

Aren't these amazing! They are made of actual pieces of algae that have been pressed and arranged into beautiful pieces of art. How fantastic! They are by artist Amparo López Cruz of Alga-Net. See more in her etsy shop, website and flickr site. Also check out her amazing oil paintings here.

Artist: Hare and Drum

I can't get over how beautiful these embroideries are. The quality of the hand-embroidery is amazing. They were made by Hare and Drum, a daughter (designer) and mother (embroiderer for 30 years) team. My favorite is the bunny. All of it's thick to thin lines are fantastic. Check out more in the Hare and Drum etsy store.

Artist: Anneka Tran

These illustrations by Anneka Tran are TOO CUTE! I'm loving the Miso Mermaid (probably because I'm having sushi for dinner.) Check out more on her website and blog. Purchase prints here.

Artist: Andrew Cross of super8

Aren't these paintings just darling! Since it was just my bday I'm especially liking the dog poo birthday and the little kitty with the cake. Cute! These paintings/illustrations were created by Andrew Cross (super8). Check out his website here for more and be sure to check out the animation section for more lovelies.

Slacking!

Sorry for the late post everyone. I've been slacking like crazy the last couple of days because I CAN'T STOP KNITTING! I purchased this pattern from Good Egg last week (bottom pic) and I can't stop working on it. I'm about half way done with it right now. But the poor little Kitty sitting with it in the top pic is waiting to be sewn shut, and his friends are laying around unstuffed. I guess they'll just have to wait a little longer. Oh well.

Freshest meal ever

What a great 4th of July weekend. I spent it at my parent's house in Wisconsin and it was so beautiful and sunny outside. Yesterday we made the greatest meal ever. First, for a snack, we rented a popcorn maker and made fresh movie popcorn. Dad picked lavender from the garden (not part of the meal but still pretty). Then mom made a pie out of all fresh berries: raspberries and one blackberry from the garden, local strawberries, blueberries, and cherries with homemade crust. Then it was fishin' time (that's me in the pic). Caught 6 big trout that we gutted, then put fresh rosemary, sage, parsley, lemon verbena, and a small onion into it's belly, then cooked them on the fire pit. Lastly we had fresh red potatoes from the garden with fresh parsley on them. YUM YUM!
p.s. - today's my bday. YAY!

Artist: Cally Jane

Here are some more teddy bear portraits for you (because I just couldn't resist). These ones are by illustrator Cally Jane. What cuties! See more on her flickr site and on her blog.

Artist: Melody Seal of The Dark Tree

I saw these little guys over on the decor8 blog yesterday and I just loved them so much that I couldn't resist posting them too. These adorable paintings were created by Melody Seal of The Dark Tree. Purchase prints, originals, or commission your very own piece over at The Dark Tree etsy store. Also check out the Melody Seal Illustration etsy store and The Dark Tree blog. Too cute!

Firekites, Autumn Story - chalk animation

This animated music video is so beautiful I can hardly stand it. It's from Firekites' album 'The Bowery'. The music video is co-directed by Yanni Kronenberg and Lucinda Schreiber. Check it out, I bet you'll love it just as much as I do. Found via Free People.

Artist: Jenny Meilihove

I'm loving these one of a kind painted bags by Jenny Meilihove. These ones are in her Be Happy Now Too store. That little sleeping kitty is so darling. Check out more of Jenny's work in Be Happy Now, Be Happy Now Too, her flickr, and her website.

Artist: Tanya of AppleSass Studio

My friend Tanya just launched her website for her new design licensing company AppleSass Studio. Check out all of these adorable patterns that she created! I just love the baby one and the toothpaste one. SO CUTE! See tons more over on her website.

Artist: Good Egg

I just love these! Check out the first sweater, it has robots all over it! All of these items were designed and hand knit by Good Egg. She says a knit stitch is like a pixel, what a great description. The last item is a pattern available in the Good Egg store (and I just bought it, YAY). The hubs suggested that for my colors I should do some sort of pretty white on white version of it which I think would be pretty awesome. Although I'm going to have a hard time being pulled away from the bright pinks and greys in the yarn store. I'll be in Wisconsin in a week or so to see the fam and celebrate my bday, I can't wait to use this project as an excuse to buy soft expensive yarn. Woo Hoo!

Artist: Madeleine Floyd

I am in love with these paintings by Madeleine Floyd. I used to live by a park that had a duck that would stand up super straight just like the one in the first image. How darling! I love the name of the painting in the third image: "Ode to Jam". To see more fantastic pieces of art check out Madeleine's website here.

New embroidery patterns: hedgehog, cat and jellyfish

I finished a few more patterns last week. A Hedgehog, Cat and Jellyfish. Only 10 more letters to go. Yay! I also now have a listing in the store for 5 patterns for $20 (you save $2 on each pattern). Check out all my patterns up in the store. Thanks for looking!

Terrible Yellow Eyes

Where The Wild Things Are!!! Yay! I can't wait till the movie comes out in a few months (view the awesome trailer here). You can imagine how excited I was to find this blog, Terrible Yellow Eyes. It was started by artist Cory Godbey as a place to celebrate Maurice Sendak's masterpiece. Terrible Yellow Eyes is collection of works created by Corey and invited contributing artists. Check out the site here.

1. Ana Galvañ
2. Shannon Bonatakis
3. Meg Hunt
4. Cedar Leidigh
5. Ruel Pascual

Artist: America Blasco

There's something about these drawings by America Blasco that I really like. I just love the sketchy free feeling of the lines and the pop of neon color. To see more check out America's blog and flickr site (where you can also see some cool photography).

Artist: Gaia Bordicchia of Piccolini

I was browsing through the Illustration Friday Flickr Group and saw these super cute illustrations. They are by Gaia Bordicchia of Piccolini. I just love that little bunny in the fourth pic. See lot's more on Gaia's flickr page and blog.

Artist: Sarah Ogren

I love these beautiful collages by Sarah Ogren. She uses collage to explore the layers that make up the human experience of an individual. You can definitely tell that there's a history and story behind each of her characters. To see more check out Sarah's etsy store and blog.

Artist: Don Moti Jewellery

Don't you just love these rings! Each one is a mini sculpture created by Don Moti Jewellery. Check out his etsy shop to see more of these wonderful little objects.

Artist: Sonja Ahlers of Make it Awesome

Check out these super adorable little bunnies. They are made out of recycled angora sweaters by Sonja Ahlers of Make it Awesome. Each one has a lucky penny in it's belly. How cute! See more on her website and etsy store.

Artist: Toshiyuki Fukuda

These little characters are too cute for words! They are by artist, Toshiyuki Fukuda. See tons more here. (Found via Dear Ada blog)

Have a great weekend everyone. I'll have some new embroidery patterns to share with you next week. Yay! I'm excited.

Artist: Dan-ah Kim

I was searching the L'Affiche Moderne website for cool posters when I came across artist, Dan-ah Kim's work. Her work is so whimsical and pretty. I especially love the fisherman catching the stars. What a lovely print. Check out more work on Dan-ah's website.

Artist: Timothy Hon Hung Lee

I was over on the Illustrophile blog and saw these gorgeous ink on paper works by artist Timothy Hon Hung Lee. The detail in them is absolutely incredible. I love the florals and the patterns. For more work check out his website. Also check out a short documentary of him and his work here on youtube.

Artist: Rachel Gurney of Day Of The Head

Check out these darling skulls from Rachel Gurney of Day Of The Head. The are knitted with luxury cashmere yarns and then are felted and patchworked together. I just love all the knitted patterny goodness. So neat! See lots more at the Day Of The Head etsy store and flickr site.

Artist: Michelle Engel Bencsko of Cicada Studio and Cloud9 Fabrics

I'm happy to announce that Michelle from Cicada Studio and Cloud9 Fabrics is the winner of my Bloesem Kids giveaway. Yay! Michelle is a fabulous fabric designer. She recently started the fabric manufacturing company Cloud9 Fabrics with co-founder Gina Pantastico. Cloud9 Fabrics brings contemporary, affordable and eco-friendly designs to the fabric marketplace. The bottom pic shows their first collection. How adorable! Check out more in Michelle's Cicada Studio blog, website and etsy store, and also check out the Cloud9 Fabrics website here.

Artist: Beautiful Skin leather goods

As I said yesterday, I am now the owner of a sparkly new iPhone. Yay! So I've been looking around for a cute new case for it. And I found it! It's by Beautiful Skin leather goods on etsy. Mine is the one in the bottom pic with the lacy feather pattern. They were all so fun, it was hard to decide. See tons more here in their shop. Have a great weekend everyone!

Artist: Amy Rice

Got my hair cut yesterday over at Olive Salon in Minneapolis (love that place, yay for Sara) and check out what was hanging up on the walls. Gorgeous paintings by Amy Rice! So I took out my shnazzy new iPhone and snapped some pics to share. See more of Amy's work on her flickr page, website and blog. It's really worth checking out. And yay for a great Minnesotan artist!

Artist: Marnie of J. Austin Ryan

How darling are these paintings! They were painted by Marnie Vollenhals of J. Austin Ryan. Her paintings are of the little suburban dog with the black back named Hawk and his friends. To see more check out the J. Austin Ryan website, blog and etsy store. Cuteness!

Artist: Penelope Dullaghan

Have you ever wondered who is behind Illustration Friday (the weekly illustration challenge where a topic is posted every Friday and then illustrators from around the world have all week to come up with their own interpretations)? It's the fantastic illustrator, Penelope Dullaghan! Above are some of her beautiful illustrations. You can view her portfolio here and her blog here. And also check out Illustration Friday for some major illustration inspiration!

Fifi Lapin

I thought I'd start the new week and the new month off right with some lovelies from the cutest bunny ever, Fifi Lapin. Check out more on Fifi's blog, shop and etsy store.

Artist: Jen Lobo

I was on the ScarlettCat blog today when I discovered the work of the incredible artist, Jen Lobo. Her paintings are scrumptious! The whales and ships are just beautiful. And I love the falcon with it's hood on. See more of Jen's paintings on her website and blog.

Artist: Amity of All Those Threes

These lovely pieces are made by jeweler, Amity, of All Those Threes. Each piece is so beautiful and tactile. I just adore the stitching and lace rings. Gorgeous! View more in her store, flickr and blog. You can also follow her on twitter here.

I'm on Bloesem Kids today!!!

I'm on the Bloesem Kids blog today. Eeeeee! I'm offering a giveaway of two of my patterns. I'm also offering a special deal for all Bloesem Kids readers. Check it out here.

Artist: Janet Hill

I love love love these paintings by Janet Hill. They're so pretty and girly. Find many more in her shop and on her blog. And feel free to purchase "Paige In A Green Dress" for me (4th pic down). heh heh.

Artist: Tali of Tush Tush

How was everyone's memorial day weekend? I took a little vaca from my blog over the weekend, but now I'm back. yay! Check out this artist that I saw on Etsy over the weekend. Her name is Tali and she is the artist behind Tush Tush. I love her whimsical colored pencil and pastel drawings. Check out her store for more lovelies. There you can also see Tali's fabulous portrait paintings.