Let's Go Shopping!
My creative energy has been a bit non-existent the past week, so I thought today I'd direct you to some new shops! (When I'm not feeling creative I figure some new provisions and pretty things will help!) The first place that you'll be sure to love (if you haven't purchased from her several times already!) is Cerri's new webshop- www.thelittlepinkstudio.com . I've been shopping her etsy store for a long time now, but wait until you see the new items she's tempting us with now!
The "Fancy Papers" section alone is to die for! Soon I think I will have everything she has to offer in pretty tags! She also offers great millinery and "frippery"!
The next new shop comes from my sweet and talented friend Michele! This girl has such gorgeous creations and I'm so happy that she has taken the plunge into etsy! Find her fabulousness here: http://thisgoodday.etsy.com and treat yourself! I'm so happy I will get to see dear Michele again this year at Silver Bella!
Another friend of mine who defines the word "fabulous" is Maija! And she just opened her etsy recently with some great collaged pieces! I bought this great collaged crown and I just love it! Visit her and indulge here: http://maigirlz.etsy.com
My final recommendation for today's shopping is from a shop that has been around but is irresistable all the same! Hope of www.paperrelics.com always comes out with fresh new designs that I love. Her work is amazing! When you send someone one of her greeting cards, they will be delighted! Her emphemera section is great too!
Well, I'm hoping I will snap out of my rut and get crafting again soon...all this humidity and heat is making me lethargic and uninspired lately, but I'm going to devote some time to some inspiring reading soon and hopefully it will get me back on track! Any other suggestions for getting inspired?
Love all those shops and the goodies you got are wonderful!!!
Posted by: Cindy (JunqueArt) | July 22, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Wow Miss Kandeland, you so have a way with a camera! That first photo is stunning... I've shopped in Cerri's store too, so fun and such a sweetheart. Can't wait to see what you do with those pretty velvet posies!
Cheers,
Laura
Posted by: Laura | July 22, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Such yummy goodies. I'm sure you will be inspired again before you know it! Maybe a big ice cream sundae with lots of colorful scoops will help!
Karla
Posted by: Karla | July 22, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Laura is right! GREAT photos!
Thank you so much for mentioning my store Natalea!
Taking a look at the others now....
:0)
~Cerri xo
Posted by: Cerri | July 22, 2008 at 03:10 PM
Great shops--a couple of old favs and a couple new ones. Thanks for sharing.
Smiles, Karen
Posted by: Mrs. Kwitty | July 22, 2008 at 04:58 PM
What perfect goodies you received~
Bristol
Posted by: Bristol | July 22, 2008 at 06:50 PM
Your taste is incredible! I love all those posts. I didn't see those gorgeous flowers in little pink studio. They must be sold out by now. I LOVE the Marie Antoinette like cards from Paper Relic. I've seen her work before. Just Magnifique!
Jaime
Posted by: Jaime | July 22, 2008 at 08:13 PM
Thanks for sharing your favorite shops, I will be checking them out later tonight. As for the creative funk-I find sitting at a coffee shop and looking at a good magazine sparks my motivation!
Posted by: Cassie Shella | July 22, 2008 at 08:15 PM
I found them through your link. I was looking in her Etsy shop, not her website. Thanks so much for posting, I bought them!
Posted by: Jaime | July 22, 2008 at 08:20 PM
Natalea, I was out your way on the weekend -- we were in Brockport for a soccer tournament and oohhh weee it was some HOT and humid..and then the rain!!! The rain followed us home (well, we've had plenty of our own rain here in Toronto for ages!)...
As for shopping for pretties when inspiration is at a low -- I am so with you on that..and I love the goodies you've been finding...you're sparking my inspiration just from this post!
Posted by: sherry | July 23, 2008 at 07:29 PM
When I get 'creators' block' I go on-line shopping too! Thanks for sharing your favourite shops!
~S
Posted by: Sandy | July 23, 2008 at 11:53 PM
I give you the brillinat weblog award for your blog:)
You can see it on my blog
Posted by: svenja | July 24, 2008 at 05:37 AM
Oh those are so yummy...I love anything velevet! Love the pics!
hugs,
Robyn
Posted by: Robyn Haas | July 25, 2008 at 01:20 AM
Stopped by your blog to say "hi" and was surprised and honored to have you mention my little shop...it's languishing a little, but more ideas in the works. Your pictures are really great. Nice work with your camera!!! I'm really looking forward to silver bella!!! So exciting!!!
xo
michele ":)
Posted by: michele-thisgoodday | July 25, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Thank you so much for the plug girlfriend!!!!
Posted by: Maija Lepore | August 12, 2008 at 07:07 PM