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Friday, January 11, 2013

New Art for My Studio

One of my biggest thrills in this new house is having my own studio. And one of my biggest thrills in my own studio is decorating it with inspiring artwork. I wasn't sure what I wanted to hang right in front of where I work until I found this print at allposters.com. It's a reprint of of a LIFE magazine photograph from January 1, 1974 and is called Stagehands Pushing a Pair of Gigantic Scissors on a Dollie Next to Two Men Carrying a 21ft. Pencil. Gee, could they make that name any longer? I had it blown up to 30 x 40 and put on a stretched canvas and now, I get it to look at it every day as I work. It makes me so happy!

~Lori

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Weapons of Choice...New Charms Arrive!

My Weapon of Choice series has been a big hit, and I just got some new charms in to add to the line. Take a peek...can you find your weapon of choice?

We're blogging so it's only fitting that we have a typewriter, right?

I'm sure I'll be beading later today, so we have to have some pliers!

I know many of you are very handy with a needle and thread...

And even more know how to put the pedal to the metal on your sewing machine...

Somebody has to photograph all this stuff after I make it. Oh wait, that's me.

Time to take a break! Buy you a drink?

View the rest of the collection here.

See you tomorrow with some more crafty creations!!

~Lori

Friday, June 11, 2010

My Future Imaginary Craft Room

Right now, I live in a 1 bedroom apartment that in no way resembles an apartment anymore. I bead; I stamp jewelry; I write and run the Handmade Highway. I tell everyone who might be dropping by that I live in a studio that just happens to have a bed. One day, though, I dream of having at the very least a 2 bedroom apartment so I can have my very own craft room. If I did, I'd adorn the walls and stock the shelves with things like these...

Express Yourself, 5x7 Fine Art Photo, Gabrielle Kai, $15

Wall Pockets, Green Couch Design, $75

Vintage Wooden Tray, CsRetroChicBoutique, $18

Vintage Thread and Scissors, 8x10 Print, Emmalynne, $25

Vintage Spice Jars, Simply Suzula, $10

Beaders Workstation by Eurotool, TDONLINESTORE, $29.95

Old Wooden Drawer with Round Knob, monichelles, $12

Crafty Chick 4x6 Photographic Print, Righteous Lens, $8

Dip Bowl Set Burnt Olive, KB Originals, $28

And this is just round 1. Well, a girl can dream....

~Lori

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Go Crafty or Go Home

Lately, I've been in a very celebratory mood when it comes to crafting. I think part of it is because our culture in America is changing. When I was in school, being a crafty kid didn't get you very far. If you wanted to crochet during lunch, you could count on sitting by yourself. If as you grew older, you still enjoyed playing with beads or god forbid, making potholders, Christmas ornaments out of walnuts, or latch hook rugs, you might as well not leave the house. Not anymore. Our culture is evolving into one with a real appreciation for crafting talent. College kids have knitting needles in their backpacks for those long lags between classes; guys who can handle a sewing machine are viewed as modern super-heroes instead of losers. Women who can handle a saw and a torch are--dare I say it--sexy. DIY TV shows are ruling the air waves. We're no longer merely judged on what we know or what sport we play but on what talents we have and what we can create. The crafter and the geek are becoming people we idolize instead of mock. In that spirit, I bring you a few Etsy items that celebrate this new reality...go crafty or go home!