Paper yarn, paper twine and delicate jewelry made from paper yarn fill the Etsy shop of PaperPhine. Run by a textile designer and paper enthusiast out of Vienna, Austria. It's hard to believe that some of these jewelry pieces just don't disintegrate they are so light! But apparently, industrial paper yarn is pretty durable. Buy some yarn yourself and have a go or skip the frustration and order one of PaperPhine's extraordinary pieces.
Valentine's Day is just 9 days away. If you have decided to skip the holiday this year, I totally get it. If not, head to Etsy for thousands (yes, THOUSANDS) of handmade greetings. I've already purchased one for my sweetie but I'm not stupid enough to post it here. Here were some of the other contenders...
Top - Twenty Five Four - $3.50
Middle - The Paper Peony - $4.00
Bottom - Colette Paperie - $3.50
I have a collection of big bead single strand necklaces and I have them in most colors but I do not have black! And how striking to have the matte black onyx beads with red leather knots? Hmmm... must add to my accessory arsenal. $50 from Ball & Chain's Etsy shop.
I find Summersville's Etsy profile completely endearing. She a "small town girl who likes to print on fabric and paper". She is married to her childhood sweetheart and lives on a farm in the UK with her 2 sons and some chickens. Sounds perfect to me! And her prints, well you have to check them out for yourself. She has screenprinted fabric for your own crafts, screenprinted sketchbooks and original artwork. Please visit her shop and BUY HANDMADE!
I just had the best weekend in months! But that meant my blog got a little neglected... it is technically still Sunday so better late than never. Check out The Old Red Hen on Etsy... it's a vintage shop out of Florida with simple and rustic wares. Her photography and propping are phenomenal. I am totally going to stack spools of string under a glass cloche. Who would have thought that could look so cool. I'm rambling now...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Birthdays are meant to be a celebration and The Tom Kat Studio makes your party planning a piece of cake. Here you can buy labels, birthday banners, cupcake toppers, favor tags, invitations and anything else you might need for your party. The best part is that you print them yourself... so if you are in a bit of a time crunch, order a complete printable party pack and you won't even need to shlep to the store. If your birthday is TODAY or any other day of the year, Happy Birthday from blomma girl!
It's January 1. Time to hang your new letterpress or hand silkscreened calendar on the wall. What? You don't have one yet? Etsy still has a few THOUSAND listings so no need to worry. Here are a few of my favorites... 1) Amy Marcella $15, 2) Pikku $48, 3) Parrot Design Studio $38 and 4) Pistachio Press $35.
Blah! Christmas is over! But... if you have some Christmas cash to spend, what better place to shop than my FAVORITE Etsy shop Home Sweet. Table runners, fabric, pillow covers, lamp shades and fabric buckets. All printed by hand out of a shop in Delaware using the most sustainable practices. Go stimulate the post holiday economy and BUY HANDMADE!
I have a newfound interest in South Africa... so I thought why not highlight some Etsy artists from the area and of course, I was not disappointed in the shops I discovered.
Top - Linen Rustic Bag from Gypsy Trove ($15) - Cape Town
Middle - Twisted Wire Ring & Hammered Band from Thula ($26.50) - Nelson Mandela Bay
Bottom - Chunky Knit Throw from Biscuit Scout ($495) - Napier
I love napkin rings.
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PostScript : Wasn't that such an interesting story? There is a book in my parents loo with page after page of 6 word stories. For the longest time, I have been trying to think of my own 6 word story...I can't believe I just did it today on blomma finds. Not only is my story 6 words...but it's also true!!!! Whoa. Double Whammy! Let's read it again, shall we? I love napkin rings. The End.
What's your 6 word story?
