Artsy & Craftsy

Propaganda Posters

2010-11-11T00:26:00.001+08:00

Kabuki Costumes Exhibition

2010-11-06T00:41:00.000+08:00

Mui Chan 妹头 from Hong Kong

2010-09-28T15:33:00.001+08:00

Barbara Munsel

2010-08-30T09:13:00.001+08:00

Blogs Discovery

2010-08-23T02:38:00.001+08:00

Diary of a Mod Housewife

Etsy: My Pink Turtle Studio

2010-08-23T02:05:00.001+08:00

Etsy: Paul Bead

2010-08-23T01:58:00.001+08:00

Etsy: Kandu Beads

2010-08-23T01:49:00.001+08:00

Etsy: Beadycats from Istanbul,Turkey

2010-08-23T01:29:00.001+08:00

Craft Discovery of the Week

2010-08-20T10:03:00.002+08:00

Teach Yourself to Sew: How to Sew a Skirt
Teach Yourself to Sew: How to Sew a Sleeve
Teach Yourself to Sew: How to Sew a Dart
Make Your Own Damn Bras (that’s what she said)

One Pretty Thing NYC Maker Faire Dana Made It

Weekly Etsy Discovery

2009-07-19T00:54:00.001+08:00

Lisa’s Paper Peony on MS

2009-04-14T13:18:00.001+08:00

Lisa’s wedding favours.

Grab a Bando for Party!!

2009-04-03T10:51:00.001+08:00

KimberlyNQ

2009-04-03T09:54:00.001+08:00

Fashionable Little Wonder Boys

2009-03-30T15:44:00.002+08:00

Oh So Urban!

2009-03-30T11:41:00.002+08:00

Talented Peter Urban created this lovely packaging for concept work. Featured in Lovely Package.

Yvette van Boven

2009-03-30T11:25:00.003+08:00

Eric van Lokven Photography

2009-03-30T11:18:00.002+08:00

YAVA Recycle Glasses

2009-03-27T10:09:00.002+08:00

YAVA recycles and makes beautiful drinking glasses and glass coasters from bottles for sale and ships around the world. Besides its Etsy store, YAVA also have a new store here.

Edmond Kiraz

2009-03-25T15:04:00.007+08:00

Kiraz is an Armenian artist, born in Cairo, resides in Paris, France.

Kiraz’s illustration of Parisiennes are somehow witty, sexy, sensual and adorable, not your typical stern faced Coco Chanel.

Excerpt from http://www.parisdailyphoto.com/

“16 mars 2009 Les Parisiennes (de Kiraz) !

“ You remember this photo of "Les Parisiennes"?
Well, here is another kind of Parisiennes, that most French know and appreciate. They were created by Edmond Kirazian (better known as Kiraz) in 1959, an artist of Armenian origins who emigrated to France right after WWII. He created them for a French magazine called "Jour de France" that targeted the typical middle class French housewife of the 60's.
Pretty wise in the beginning, they quickly adopted the less strict moral rules of the 70's, especially through fashion (ie the miniskirt they are wearing in this photo!) and language. I also discovered they appear(ed) in Playboy Magazine in a less dressed version! I took this photo at Le Musée Carnavalet where there was a exhibition dedicated to them. “

Hina Aoyama, Paper Cut Fine Artist

2009-03-15T15:32:00.002+08:00

Hina Aoyama, creates beautiful lace like paper cuts, in poetic style with a pair of sissors. More photos at Flickr.

Alan The Gallant

2009-03-11T23:36:00.001+08:00

The Making of A Hat

2009-03-11T16:24:00.002+08:00

Millinery in action: making a hat in the Stephen Jones workroom by Victoria and Albert Museum

Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones exhibition at Victoria and Albert Museum

Kawaii Embroidery by Wild Olive

2009-03-09T09:39:00.002+08:00

Visit Mollie Johanson's Wild Olive cute embroideries.

Kaylim from Etsy

2009-03-08T11:13:00.002+08:00

Kaylim is this week's Etsy featured seller. Cool Kaylim recreates/reengineers clothes with her design.

Artfire and Etsy

2009-03-08T10:55:00.002+08:00

Lisa of U-Handblog is kind to share ArtFire find and comparison with Etsy.

A Wealth of Stitch Blog Post

2009-03-05T19:02:00.003+08:00

I am amazed by Janet of Primrose Design, not only she knows much about stitches, she posted each stitch in a blog post with clear instruction and images. :-)
From Primrose Design, I found Marla Mallet blog post on Seed Stitch ("Forbidden Stitch") and Pekinese Stitch - excellent explaination.

How To Decorate Your Own Tea Set

2009-02-27T15:16:00.000+08:00

Handmade Portraits: Black-eyed Suzie

2009-02-23T14:42:00.000+08:00

Sewing DIY Read

2009-02-17T19:35:00.005+08:00

Clone Yourself A Fitting Assistant * Pattern from the Little Brown Dress * Pattern Drafting 101: How to Close a Bust Dart and Move the Fullness to the Hem * Darts, Darts, Darts * Pattern Alteration

Simplicity Patterns for Sewing

2009-02-13T08:56:00.011+08:00

I collected some Simplicity Patterns though I don't sew. Simplicity Patterns links for beginners is here. Following is an example of a pattern at Simplicity Patterns:

Free Unisex Pull-on PJ Pants Pattern
Part 1: What do you need to get started?
Part 2: What pattern size are you?
Part 3: Anatomy of a pattern and fabric selections

Visit Simplicity Patterns for beginners to find out the latest tutorial.

Martha Stewart DIY Feb 2009

2009-02-03T10:44:00.016+08:00

Martha's Practical DIY

2009-01-20T09:56:00.013+08:00

Holiday Greetings

2008-12-23T15:45:00.000+08:00

Merry Christmas &
Happy New Year 2009!!!

High Fashion for Kids

2008-11-20T16:33:00.002+08:00

Pulse What's a Girl to wear?, a slide show from NY Times.List of online catalogs: Forest and Zoe, Nikki Kule, Barneys NY, Vintage inspired Eliza Gran and Best & Co.

Moss for Your Eyes and Home

2008-11-20T16:31:00.000+08:00

Exquisite stuffs for your expensive and expansive home from Moss Online.

A Mother's Love

2008-10-09T09:41:00.004+08:00

Grosgrainfabulous blog is authored by a loving mother, blogs about the lovely clothes made for her little angel.

Ikea Hacker

2008-09-11T12:36:00.002+08:00

Do join Ikea Hacker fun of converting standard Ikea stuffs into practical and useful stuffs at home especially for children.

How to Make a Wrap Skirt

2008-09-08T14:02:00.008+08:00

Fitzpatterns Dana A-line wrap skirt sewing pattern link is here, click here for its sizing, for amount of fabric needed click here to find out, level of skill needed to complete this skirt.

Angie of Home Grown makes pretty wrap skirt since her school days.
Read Get Crafty's forum on making this skirt at here.

Japanese Illustrator, Thérèse Mitsouko Onodera

2008-08-12T09:28:00.004+08:00

Thérèse Mitsouko Onodera (小野寺光子)is a Japanese illustrator whom I discovered by chance. Mitsouko has an illustration web site.

Hong Kong Artist, Ah Chong

2008-08-12T09:16:00.003+08:00

Yim Yee King or popularly known as Ah Chong (阿虫) is one of my favourite Hong Kong calligraphy artist. I missed 阿虫art exhibition which was featured by The Star last month. 阿虫 is active in promoting arts activities as mental healing theraphy as in his art work.

Doll Makers Blogs

2008-08-11T22:21:00.007+08:00

I found doll makers who blogs while googling for belated Susanna Oroyan's Designing the Doll from Concept to Construction. Meet Melisa Matkin Coopermouse Dolls and Rivkah Mizrahi Doll Makers Muse. Perpetual Plum blogged about the doll frame she made from Susanna Oroyan's book. Elinor Bailey is a colourful and fun doll maker. The very talented Strange Dolls made beautiful gothic dolls.

Amsterdam Denim Award 2008

2008-08-11T10:31:00.002+08:00

I love denim. It seems to be the friendliest fabric, irregardless of age, shape and looks. Amsterdam Denim Award 2008 features some European creative use of denim. Report by Dazed Digital and Diane blogs what were behind the show.

Poncho Links

2008-08-06T11:04:00.005+08:00

A nice poncho book from Google search. Knitting pattern central has a list of nice ponchos and capes to knit. More Google results from "how to knit a poncho".

Recalling Online Knitting Video Site

2008-08-06T10:54:00.004+08:00

Or just find "online knitting/crochet video" on Google

Inspired by Paris Breakfasts

2008-07-22T11:42:00.004+08:00

Love reading Paris Breakfasts , makes my Paris dream (since high school) surreal and delicious. Combining Paris Breakfasts watercolors and experience, I came up with color pencil sketches of Paris Breakfasts favourite breakfast set.

L'Escalier

2008-07-21T14:04:00.001+08:00

Drop by L'Escalier for its workshops at Takashimaya Shopping Centre if you happen to be in Singapore

French Style Online Art & Craft July 2008

2008-07-21T10:01:00.005+08:00

Paris Bebe Fabrics by Robin Mynah * French Country Antiques * Mariette Jonbaz * Maison Sajou Needlework Supply

Australia Online Art & Craft Supply 2008

2008-07-21T09:51:00.003+08:00

Ballarat Patchwork * Crochet, tatting and knitting * Eco Organic Yarns

Japan Online Art & Craft Supply July 2008

2008-07-21T09:24:00.005+08:00

Echizen Ya Embroidery * Kumi of Sew In Love from Kanagawa *

Ninainvorm

2008-07-17T09:52:00.000+08:00

Ninainvorm with beautiful stuffs.

Selvedge

2008-07-17T09:50:00.001+08:00

Selvedge Magazine features fabric in different and various uses.

Paloma Valdivia Ilustraciones

2008-07-17T09:46:00.000+08:00

Paloma from Barcelona

USA Art & Craft Online Supply July 2008

2008-07-16T19:31:00.010+08:00

Annie's Attic * Bernina USA * Boiled Art Fine Letterpress Printing * Davenport & Co. Fine Vintage Clothing and Accessories * Halcyon Yarn * HH Tatting * Joann * Loopy Lacer * Mad Samplar Books * Ribbon Jar * Tinsel Trading * Vintage Vogue * Yarn Tree * Westminister * Online Embroidery * Nordic Needles * ShopTwig *

Atelier Cezanne

2008-07-16T11:08:00.002+08:00

From Vincent - Unabridged & Annotated

2008-07-16T11:07:00.000+08:00

Nature Trail

2008-07-16T10:53:00.002+08:00

Little French Garden House

2008-07-16T10:50:00.000+08:00

Fineliner Sunflower Bouquet Sketch

2008-07-10T15:44:00.002+08:00

Designer List July

2008-07-10T14:15:00.003+08:00

April Cornell * Cindy Ellis *

Where Women Created by Jo Packham

2008-07-10T14:02:00.003+08:00

Preview Jo's book which features women artists working space at Google Books. Truly inspirating and beautiful. It will bring out your desire to start a space for crafting at home. Jo and her beautiful daughter, Sara also owns Ruby and Begonia.

Shokay

2008-07-10T10:23:00.003+08:00

Read about Tibetan Yak wool by Shokay.

Songket

2008-07-10T09:57:00.004+08:00

Story of Songket at Wikipedia. Kelantan Songket article by Grace Selvanayagam .
Songket weaving in Bali, Indonesia with photos.

Bibah's Songket * Palembang * Atiqah

Batik

2008-07-10T09:35:00.002+08:00

TMS Art * My Batik * Danar Hadi * Classes at Sophia Learning Centre

Craft Notes

2008-07-10T08:58:00.003+08:00

Jewellery Wire Art
* Jig, dowel pin diam. 3.mm
* Array - circular, rectangular.

Museum Photo Bag
* Pocket size insert 80.cm x 60.cm

White Therapy at Min Lilla Veranda

2008-07-07T15:45:00.000+08:00

Visit Danish Min Lilla Veranda for some clean and white therapy.

Le Divan Fumoir Bohemeien

2008-07-07T15:41:00.000+08:00

http://florizel.canalblog.com/

Beautiful Creative Flair Chic

2008-07-07T15:36:00.001+08:00

Creative Flair Chic

Spoonflower: Design & Print Your Own Fabric

2008-07-07T15:05:00.003+08:00

Blogs from here too.

Nippori, Fabric Town

2008-07-07T13:39:00.008+08:00

I remember vaguely reading about buying fabric in Nippori near Tokyo where there are countless choices from HK U Travel magazine. Check out Sweet Little Treat and Floating World's visit to Nippori. Ayumills listed some interesting links from her visit. Japan Jenny has a picture of a Nippori fabric shop here. TripAdvisor even has a How to go to Nippori topic. Experience of two gaijins in Tokyo and Nippori, funny and entertaining. A Dress A Day had a great time fabric shopping at Nippori for her amazing love of dresses.

Karen Cheng

2008-07-07T11:40:00.004+08:00

Karen Cheng's blogs about her art, boys and her passions.

Design Links Moved from SideBar

2008-07-07T11:25:00.000+08:00

Danish Crafts
Danish Ministry of Culture
Danish Museums
Embroiderers Guild
Lara Cameron
Mao Posters
Sai So

Etsy Shop: Lou And Lee

2008-07-06T22:09:00.002+08:00

Etsy Shop: BabyK Designs

2008-07-06T22:02:00.000+08:00

Craft Synergy Interviews Artists

2008-07-06T12:39:00.001+08:00

Etsy Shop: Water Rose

2008-07-06T11:59:00.002+08:00

Water Rose makes and sells beautiful embroidery pieces and her blog address is here.

Etsy Shop: Little Pink Posies

2008-07-06T11:53:00.002+08:00

Little Pink Posies makes and sells awesome sweet goodies.

Charms

2008-07-03T13:59:00.005+08:00

Boutique De Musees

2008-06-30T22:26:00.005+08:00

Mini Mania at Etsy

2008-06-30T17:13:00.001+08:00

Needle Book

2008-06-24T11:21:00.003+08:00

The Paris Apartment

2008-06-24T11:13:00.001+08:00

Abbey Goes Design Scouting

2008-06-24T11:12:00.002+08:00

Alphabet Scarf by Little Factory

2008-06-24T10:39:00.000+08:00

Theo Fennell

2008-06-23T09:55:00.000+08:00

Purple Onion Designs

2008-06-16T22:22:00.001+08:00

Nicole Lombardo, Scrapbook Designer

2008-06-16T22:04:00.001+08:00

2modern Design Talk

2008-06-16T00:43:00.001+08:00

Marian is a Craft Artist

2008-06-14T23:26:00.002+08:00

Skinnylaminx

2008-06-14T23:11:00.000+08:00

Scrapabee

2008-06-14T23:04:00.002+08:00

La Droguerie

2008-06-13T19:00:00.001+08:00

Fried Freres

2008-06-13T14:32:00.003+08:00

Sakura Colour

2008-06-13T12:34:00.001+08:00

French General

2008-06-13T12:15:00.002+08:00

Malay Batik

2008-05-21T20:38:00.003+08:00

Beautiful Illustration

2008-05-07T10:53:00.004+08:00

There is a nice illustration done for Caring for Cambodia website.
Thanks to Sokkuan for the link. By the way Sokkuan owns another nice blog Sokki-Sumi and linked to Organisation Of Illustrators Council

不娃娃 Buwawa will be at Fabric-fun Exhibition

2008-05-06T16:49:00.002+08:00

Source: 不娃娃 Buwawa will be at Fabric-fun Exhibition at
Date: 7 - 8 June 2008
Time: 11 am to 7 pm
Venue: MAAD@ Red Dot Design Museum

Fabric-fun Dolls Exhibition

Art for Grabs at Annexe Central Market

2008-05-04T21:09:00.035+08:00

Art for Grabs at Annenexe Central Market.

Hugo Garden's cute stuff , felt brooches brooches by Cass.
Nice cupcakes at RM3 each. Delicately decorated and delicious.

Tokyo Illustrators

2008-04-23T23:20:00.009+08:00

Index of Japanese illustrators on the web