Hi! You can find our RE-styled blog... here!

Lovely find!

Hi!
Today I founded this lovely DIY..

xoxo,
Monica

New blog?

Hi guys!
I've been working on the possible new blog..

what do you think?
your opinion is really important to me!

xoxo, Monica

We want to grow...

Hi there!
Today I was thinking about upgrading my blog...
to a typepad one!
I would love to continue meeting you in the other blog!

I love you so!

Monica

Silly drawings and a lovely find...

Hi!
Today I was just drawing non-sense things like these ones...

I also found a really creative and lovely idea! ( I get so excited about new inventions! )

xoxo

Monica

Profile update!

Hi guys!!
Yep, I am back! (:
I had some awesome days in Cancun.... the beach was lovely! Of course, I will post some photos later.


Today I am telling so much more about me, at the beginning I was kind of scared because there are a lot of nasty people out there!


I post it on my Etsy profile:


Hi!
I am Monica Is so nice to meet you (: 
I am a 13 years old girl with a creative soul and a happy spirit, I have a little pomeranian named Remi, he is my endless company.
I am really thankful with my mother, she believes in me and I just love her, for me, she is the most amazing woman in the universe (:
I know all of us sons and daughters think that about our parents.... because it is absolutely true! 
Of course, I am a student! I know it sounds weird but I love school (;
I normally spend my time thinking and thinking... about what? I don't know! my ideas are just like random! 
I think life it's like a popsicle! You can enjoy it or not, anyway it will melt!
I really love doing handmade stuff and any kind of crafty activity! 
I think that baking and cooking is something lovely we can do! I wish I was good for baking! (:
Anyway I have butterfingers! 
I love you so much (;

Thank you for reading my profile!!


PD...


This is my 100 post! 
thank you so much for making this real!

Cancun!

Hi guys! I am really excited because tomorrow I am going to Cancun!

I will post some photos later! I love you so much, Monica

{7 things I love] Vintage edition

1. here  2. here  3. here  4. here  5. here  6. here  7. here

I hope you like it!! xo, Monica

*Happy Monday!!*

This are some fast DIY and inspirational ideas for a Monday!

A little find

Hi guys!! I am afraid I couldn't post anything for some days ( I was sick ) Ayway, today I found this great videos about all the stuff we have but do not need:

xoxoxo, Monica pssst I am going to Cancun!! I will post some photos :)

| Featured Seller | Ryn - AltarClothing |

Please tell us a bit about yourself.
My name is Ryn and I'm a clothing designer, photographer and artist currently living in New Orleans. I grew up in Wisconsin and after finishing my undergrad (in photography) I moved to Japan, where I taught English, studied Japanese and sold my clothing for a year and a half. I spent a few months in Shanghai, assisting the photographer Maleonn, and then moved to Austin, TX for a year. I moved to New Orleans for grad school and have been here for a year and a half now. I've moved around a lot but I've finally found the place I want to be. 

Apart from creating things, what do you do?
I am an MFA student at the University of New Orleans studying photography and video, but I guess that's creating too! I love to travel, read, watch films and make dinner with my friends. I also love going to galleries and events around New Orleans.

Where does your inspiration come from?
A lot of it comes from other artists. A few of the most influential ones are Alexander McQueen, Hans Bellmer, Cosey Fanni Tutti, Anne Von Freyburg, Maleonn and Monica Zeringue. I also get a lot of inspiration from other independent designers selling there wares online. Traveling though, never fails to be the most inspiring thing I can do. I always get so many ideas by just being in a new place, and I'm always excited to get back home so I can get to work on them.

What would yo like to do in the future?
I would like to do a lot of things! I would love to live abroad again, and I keep being drawn back to the desire to live in China. I would love to make a living doing both Altar and my art. I'm getting closer to that, but I still need to supplement my income with odd jobs. I would also like to teach digital photography in a university...possibly abroad!

What does handmade mean to you?
It means you don't have to purchase mass produced goods made under questionable conditions. It means you can support someone who is following their dream and get something totally unique and personal to boot. It also speaks of the thriving community of artisans and their patrons around the world who fight against the imposing commercial monster that our world threatens to become (but never will!). 

How would you describe your creative process?
It ebbs and flows and I try to pay attention to that and honor it. I try not to force it when it's not there, but if I don't do anything creative for more than a couple days I definitely crave it badly. It's pretty much a necessity like food and water. If I'm not actually making something I'm usually doing research and taking notes for the next project. 

Tell us about a funny experience you had while working.
When I lived in Japan and China I would go around taking photos of myself in my designs for Etsy and it was always pretty funny trying to explain what I was doing with the language barrier. My favorite was when I stumbled upon an abandoned army base on the outskirts of Tokyo and of course I had to go in with my camera and props and all. I actually got quite a few shots before a guard came and politely escorted me off the premises in his vehicle. We realized we couldn't communicate well, but understood enough, so we sat silently listening to classical music until we reached the border and waved goodbye. I felt like he might have been a ghost.


Some of her dresses:

dress 1   dress 2   dress 3   item 4   dress 5

Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/Altarclothing

Blog: www.AltarClothing.blogspot.comFacebook page: www.facebook.com/AltarClothingFlickr page: www.flickr.com/photos/altarclothing/

Guess what?

*it's GIVEAWAY time*

How can you win?

(it's really simple)

1. Follow the handmade blog.

2. Leave us a comment!

(we will choose the winner by the comments)

3. Tell us about one item you 

liked from her altarclothing.

4. Blog, tweet, or FB about this

*GIVEAWAY*

The giveaway will end the next Monday 09-13-11 at 5:00 PM. Winers will be chosen by random.org

¨*Good luck!*¨

xo, Monica

August Flickr finds...

Hey there!
During August I had some lovely founds...

xo, Monica

DIY acorn pendant..

Acorns are just lovely! Make an original and natural necklace for less than 2 bucks!

(Found here)

xoxo, Monica

| Featured Seller | Sandra Igbodo |

Please tell us a bit about yourself.

My name is Sandra Igbodo and I am a part-time designer-maker with a small business called Tea & Ceremony.  I am based in Lancashire, England, and spend most of my time thinking about new designs.

Apart from creating things, what do you do?

I enjoy visiting antiques mills that specialise in bric-a-brac and I’m always on the lookout for vintage craft books. I enjoy visiting new places, going to food festivals, watching films and reading lovely design blogs of course!

Where does your inspiration come from?

Bright and bold designs are always an inspiration to me whether it is on fabric, ceramic or paper.  I like happy designs like the work of Olle Eksell, Ingela P Arrhenius and Edholm Ullenius.  I am very fond of Scandinavian and folk design.

What would you like to do in the future?

I like the idea of having my own studio/shop so that I could combine a work and retail space and host art and craft workshops for children and adults alike.  I would also love to extend my range to items such as tote bags and screen prints.  I’m working on it!

What does handmade mean to you?

Handmade is an idea conceived independently without considering market value or popularity.   I make the things that I do because I like them and I’m sure that every other designer-maker will say the same.  It’s a bonus that other people like your designs too.  The day that you wake up in the morning and decide to create an item featuring a vampire on it because Twilight’s popular at the moment is a sad day indeed!

How would you describe your creative process?

I have a pocket sketchbook that I carry in my bag.  As soon as I get an idea I draw a quick sketch or make some basic notes about the design.  I then translate the idea into a working design using Adobe Illustrator.  I personally love using graphics software as you are able to change the look and feel of a design swiftly.  I usually try at least a dozen variations before settling on a final version.

Tell us about a funny experience you had while working.

My cat makes me laugh while I’m working as she walks around my work desk and she has a tendency to make herself comfortable right in front of the computer monitor!

Some of Sandra's work:

Sandra's:

Website: www.teaandceremony.co.uk

Independent Shop: www.teaandceremony.bigcartel.com

Etsy Shop: www.teaandceremony.etsy.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/teaandceremony

Don't you just love her?

She is making a giveaway!!
Look at all this lovely christmas badges!!                          

*Closed*
so... How can you win?!

It's really simple...

1. Follow the handmade blog.

2. Tell us about some item you

 liked of tea and ceremony. 

3. Tweet, facebook or post about 

this giveaway.

4. Write us a comment! 

(we are glad to listen to you!)

Good Luck!!

This giveaway is for England and the USA. The giveaway ends this Monday at 5:30 (PM). 

Pencils... are awesome!

Apart of helping us to write and draw all our ideas, are art by themselves...

1. Found here.    2. Found here.

xoxo, Monica

pssst... Come back tomorrow!! (maybe you are a lucky guy!)

Vintage + France...

 Hi!
Today I was working on my eiffel tower drawing... I also got some new vintage eyeglasses!
This day Ashlynn got her new blog design! (made by... guess ho?)

Visit her blog here!
xoxo, Monica

pssst... Come round on Tuesday!! (why? It's something about tea and ceremony)

Die your hair with natural dies!!

go here!

1. Nothing is beter than some cute chevron lines!

2. Polka dots are just lovely!

4. I am loving this cute pattern fabric!

5. Newspaper fabrics... what a great idea!

6. Fabric stickers!! OMG 

7. Lovely fabrics.... make the world better!

I would looove to show you the new designs I got...

(some fabrics = let's make dresses!)

xoxo, Monica

Lovely things are everywhere...

find them here! 

xoxo,
Monica

URBIO urban vertical garden

I really love this new idea about having magnetic plants!!

xoxo, Monica