Great shops and artisans who make handmade & recycled goods Down Under.
One of my favorite artist, Alexandra Ethell has added some fresh art to her earlyhours shop. Alexandra has such a unique way of blending vintage images and graphic designs, she’s in a class all by herself. I know I’ve never seen anything like her work anywhere, and trust me, I’ve seen A LOT of art! Read more
Oh Pom, you had me at ‘lasercut’! I keep finding these great artists from Australia, and today I’m adding Jacinta Sobey to that list. Mostly because her designs are so fresh and fun. Also because there are … Read more
It should be a crime to have this much fun! Here are 3 more combos featuring two of my favorite artists: The Island Continent & Naomi Murrell: The Island Continent: The Island Continent serves as … Read more
What a fun shop Julie and Kelly have conceived! AACUTE is full of fresh and colorful baubles. Using polymer and vintage and silver discs these necklaces are sure to bring a splash of pizzazz to your … Read more
Can you stand more handmade combos? Of course you can! Here are some cool prints from AMMIKI and lovely baubles from The Knotty Owl Shop. AMMIKI: The artist behind this wonderful shop is a pretty … Read more
What can I say that I haven’t already said about Nicole Arnett Philips and her collection of amazing typographic art? She’s been on the LAB a few times and has been a big supporter of my endeavors. … Read more
Deep Green Flower Chocker by Tractorgirl Julie Gibbons, one of our LAB sponsors this month, is a handmaker and blogger who has her hand on the pulse of the contemporary handmade craft movement. Her widely … Read more
Oh, what lovely loveliness! Here are two great artists and a trio of combos for you to enjoy. Inaluxe: Kristina Sostarko and Jason Odd’s wonderful graphics always make me smile. Based out of a small country … Read more
Well, you can’t have a Handmade Wedding Week without a dress, can you? I’ve been saving this Pièce de résistance for today. Anaessia and her small team of artisans are creating these ethereal custom-fit dresses … Read more
I saw these and just had to post them. Ya’ll know I have a weakness for a touch of the cuteness, and Whimsy Milieu brings it in wonderful technicolor! Just look at these metals necklaces. This … Read more
I’m usually knee-deep into my Print & Ink posts, this being Thursday and all, but I had a few more jewelry makers that I wanted to feature this week. I can’t remember where I first … Read more
As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of letterpress. I’ve seen all kinds, but I don’t think I’ve seen a collection like the offerings from Bespoke Letterpress. I watched this video and just … Read more
