Visit her Etsy Shop: www.littlerobot.etsy.com
Her Website: www.littlerobot.org.uk
and Blog: http://little-robot.blogspot.com
I just received word that
Pressure Printing released the long awaited
project by Audrey Kawasaki called Okimiyage (Menaing - 1. A Parting
Gift or 2. Remembrance). Individually signed, numbered, and hand
colored in pencil by Audrey - it is such a nice gift for our first
anniversary. Visit Pressure Printing Blog here to see more about the process in creating these awesome works or View The Shop and buy your very own limited edition.
Meet Bascom.
He is a member of the Soft Sentinels - “Defenders of the Cute”
Cloaked in mystery with his dark brimmed hat and noble beak. Bascom exudes the grace and flair of a steely prince, though really his heart is big and his smiles are frequent.
He stands 10.5″ tall, his body is 3″ wide (his jacket at its widest point, makes him a little wider approx 4″-6″.)
I love vintage and antique stuff. I found another way to learn more
about my favorite hobby. Instead of hording I will sell beautiful
things that I would normally buy for myself, in that way I will learn
about the product and get to own it for a short period before goes off
to its new home. Lol yeah, its an excuse to keep everything if it
doesn’t sell I guess. But it really aids my research. I recently bumped
into a load of vintage magazines from the 30’s-50’s. They are in such a
good condition considering their age. I’m somewhat saddened by the
naivety of the people in those days, and I think its still embraced by
families today.
I love this. I recently bumped into the manifesto of Whipup and couldn’t resist spreading the word…this should be a life creed. Stop being wasteful and slow down.
“Whip up is for experimentation, innovation, self expression and the sharing of information and ideas.
Whip up is against mass produced small plastic crappy stuff designed
specifically to extract money from wallets, last less than 10 minutes
and spend eternity in landfill.
Whipup is about taking time out of your hectic schedule to make. To
make something by hand. And by making something by hand instead of
buying it, you achieve personal satisfaction, then by teaching yourself
and others new skills you will enjoy life more fully.
Whipup is for the slow movement, slow cooking, slow living, slow
schooling, slow Sundays, slowly enjoying life. By living life out of
the fast lane we will hopefully notice more, learn more, enjoy our
children, friends and family, enjoy our time doing the things we love.
Whipup values time over money, values skills over things, and is for creating a space in a hectic life for making.
Whip up is all for the handcraft movement.
Some people say Whip up should be against frilled toilet roll holders,
but I say if they are made with love then why the hell not eh!
Whip up is against such polarized views as for and against stuff.”
Lark Books are responsible for publishing over 300 craft books and adding up to 60 to 70 new titles annually. The company is reputable with a 20 year history in their chosen industry. The recent increase in published craft books have aided to the exposure of many talented crafters. Lark Publishing offers a open door to many opportunities such as
The latest invitations are for the following:
BEADING WITH METAL BEADS
Proposal Deadline: June 16, 2008
Lark Books seeks designers to make unique projects to feature in an
upcoming book, Beading with Metal Beads, scheduled for release in
spring 2008. Beading with Cabachons, Beading with Charms, Beading with
Crystals, Beading with Filigree, Beading with Gemstones, Beading with
Pearls—following these successful Lark titles, now there’s Beading with
Metal Beads! Including rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, brooches,
and more, this 128-page book will be aimed at a broad audience of
beginning and intermediate jewelers, beaders, and general crafters. We
want to include a variety of metal types, such as copper, brass, and
pewter, in addition to silver and gold. The jewelry should showcase
metals, from tiny seed beads to large focal beads.
500 PLASTIC JEWELRY
Juror: Susan Kasson Sloan
Entry Deadline: July 1, 2008
Lark Books seeks images to publish in a juried collection of
international studio jewelry. Each piece must prominently feature
plastic. We wish to showcase a wide range of techniques—from low tech,
inventive repurposing to computer assisted rapid prototyping—and
diverse materials, including acrylic, latex, epoxy resin, rubber,
nylon, thermoplastics, and photopolymers. All jewelry forms, such as
rings, earrings, bracelets, brooches, necklaces, and pendants, will be
considered, and all designs styles, from camp to couture, are welcome.
SWEET NOTHINGS
Editor: Valerie Shrader
Proposal Deadline: July 1, 2008
Sweet Nothings (working title) will celebrate beautiful, sexy, and fun
handmade lingerie. We seek projects that the experienced sewer can
create at home, including camisoles, tap pants, panties, gowns,
pajamas, bloomers, simple bras, and so on. We want the book to be a
playful exploration of the form, but should include some luxury fabrics
as well as funky designs. Our full-color, 128-page book will contain a
section at the front explaining basic techniques, followed by 25 or so
projects geared to experienced (intermediate) sewers. The projects
should be made with a standard sewing machine or a serger, using
readily available fabrics and trims.
FANTASTIC PLASTIC
Authors: David and Robin Edgar
Editor: Terry Taylor
Entry Deadline: July 7, 2008
Lark Books seeks images of original work to feature in the gallery of
Fantastic Plastic by David and Robin Edgar. To be released in Fall
2009, Fantastic Plastic will capture the artistry of recycled plastic.
From fun and funky to elegant and thought provoking, all sculptural
forms will be considered and all types of plastic innovation will be
welcomed.
GREEN BOOKMAKING
Editor: Terry Taylor
Gallery Entry Deadline: September 15, 2008
Lark Books is seeking images to feature in the gallery of an upcoming
publication, Green Bookmaking. Scheduled for release in fall 2009, this
book will feature attractive, innovative book projects that—in some
way—use recycled materials for the cover and/or pages. The use of other
recycled materials (stitching, binding, etc) is encouraged, but not
required. The use of post-consumer pages is also encouraged, as is the
mindful use and consumption of new materials. The book’s focus is on
the use of green materials, and projects will cover a wider range of
style and function—beautiful, funky, elegant, fun, and provocative.
http://www.larkbooks.com
I really enjoy finding new ways to print on surfaces. Here is a great tutorial for Stencil Printing. A Vinyl sticker sheet is a good alternative to paper or cardboard stencils. The Vinyl creates a better outline, especially when you have applied too much ink or paint. Click the picture to view the full tutorial.
Meet Worthington. He’s the feisty one. A delicate name hides the tough spirit within. Worthington is courageous beyond reason, any excuse to be hailed a hero. He does appreciate the fairer things in life though - provided they’re in distress of course.
He stands 8″ tall and 6.5″ elbow to elbow.
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Amanda said:
Ha ha Yeah DeWitte. I think its funny how history repeats itself. I myself collect a few vintage things. I... read more
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Amanda said:
Lol! Thanks! I never sewed till the other day - I only had some idea of what to do. I... read more
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dewitte said:
The Retro-Crafts book really caught my eye. That looks like a lot of fun! read more
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Great Lauren! There are some great stories attached to some of her work - like the Invention Collection. They are... read more
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