This year Richmond has seen more snow than it’s probably seen in years. This weekend included. As I write this, I am staring at over a foot of snow when all I really want is the warmth, the sun, and the breeze of the springtime air. And just as good as the warm weather that accompanies spring is the freedom of flowing dresses, tanks, and skirts. It’s so much nicer than being confined to sweaters, heavy jackets, and boots, don’t you think?
I’ve recently become enamored with the creativity and talent that Etsy fashion designers have after my interview with Minx last week. I did some perusing and found some Spring fashions that I am swooning over right now. I certainly hope Punxsutawny has some good weather news for us this Tuesday.
- 7 Ways to Wear Wrap Jersey Dress in Berry by Lirola
- Magenta and Blue Necklush by Necklush
- Soo Shirt by LJLambillotte
- Flora Tank by Eliza and Axel
I am loving the soft, feminine colors from each of these Etsy sellers. Be sure to check out there shops to see what other lovely items they have to offer!
xoxo,
I had the pleasure of meeting Edi of Memories for Life Scrapbooks in cyberspace quite a while ago. Edi has such a positive, bright, and bubbly personality, so it’s no wonder her scrapbook creations are so fun and lively! Let’s learn more about Edi and her fun scrapbook-making business…
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Lately, I’ve really been into using scribbles and organic lines as art. I think it brings a fun aspect to all sorts of mediums, and there’s so many different things you can do with them. A couple of months ago, I first got into using scribbles in my artwork because I was in a creative slump I had a burst of inspiration. I wanted to do something new, and fresh, and fun. What’s more fun than being carefree with our artwork, like a child?? You’ll notice several new designs in my Etsy shop that incorporate the scribble theme, and surprisingly I am not alone! Here are some of my favorite scribble-infused items.
- Vintage Tribal Mini Dress and Scarf – Persephone Vintage
- Medium Altered Bowl – Me Pottery
- Battle of Pink and Red – Kate Merritt Davis
- Inky Scribble Necklace – e Rosas Jewelry
I encourage each of you to take a step back and be playful with your work. Whether it be with scribbles, or with another innovative idea you may have, don’t ever forget to have fun with what you are creating! Isn’t that why us artists got into this business to begin with?
xoxo,
I’ve been really excited this week to introduce this fab designer and
Etsy seller to you! I first discovered
Minx Shop last week when I was creating a treasury (which made it the front page by the way!). I was so intrigued by Minx’ work that I started browsing around her shop, and we began chatting back and forth. What a cute, spunky girl she is! And her photos are absolutely gorgeous (of course! That’s what drew me to her for my treasury-making!). Let’s take a little peak into the life of
Minx….
Company Name:
Minx
When did you go into business for yourself?
Long, long ago when I was in college, I needed to buy food! Food comes in very handy when you are doing things such as studying and not starving. One day a dear friend of mine showed me that you could sell vintage clothes on Ebay for extra cash. In the desire to make things better, I started altering the vintage, and then eventually started altering t-shirts as well. I realized one day that the t-shirt were taken so far from their original t-shirt state, that they were essentially fabric scraps by the time I got done. At that point I realized there was no reason I couldn’t start making clothes from scratch. So I did, and I liked it a lot. It gave me a lot more freedom to invent.
I like inventing.
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