red road design

Inspired by my daughter Lucy who wanted 'grown up' pocket mirrors instead of wee cutesy ones I came up with some limited edition 'Art Mirrors' from my artwork!  Folksy

tilleke schwarz

Jane Cabrera

Jane Cabrera Originally uploaded by Hazel Terry

I got to see this lovey wee matchbox by Jane when I was down at Hazel's house! So it had to be highlighted with my matchbox travels! Thank you Hazel!

inde allumettes

Thank you Rob for the 'heads up' on the wonderful art of traditional matchboxes - I remember Russian cigarette packs being as wonderful as these - must look in to them. Flickr Link

pookaqueen

Just love these illustrations I found today on Etsy by a London maker who goes by the name of 'pookaqueen'

arlen dean

           Gummyfication Originally uploaded by Alkaline Samurai

           Just love the flow of lines and the clean choice of colours in this artwork - nice retro feel too!

spinning tops

Am I the only one that's old enough to remember spinning tops? There used to be a great wee independent toy shop in our town many years ago who sold wonderful & unique items..alas no more.  Lovely little blog too!

toy cars

I've been working on my computer again trying out some software to help my students with and came up with this based on some vintage packaging paper I had..  great fun but it took ages!  I printed it out on to card and will put it on Etsy as a blank greeting's card some time this evening. .. off for a coffee!

mimilove

Hedgey Detail Originally uploaded by mimilove forever

  The wonderful 'mimilove' has been working her mixed media magic again - entitled 'Hedgey'

darrel morris

Darrel learned textiles and sewing on his Grandma's knee - he's now a textile artist and an associate art professor and I just like his work!  Found at James Wagner's site!

charlotte liddle

Just a wee sample of the illustration work by Charlotte and I thank Rachel for pointing me in the right direction! Website well worth a visit!

sputnik

Having some fun on my computer last weekend as I was working on a project and came up with this ..

remy veernhuizen

Link - Inhabitat

Link - Inhabitat   Just love the idea of recycling old blankets to make a carpet!  Great site by the way - well worth a visit.

cori dantini

A lovely illustrator I keep coming back to that I didn't realise was on Etsy .....

rob dunlavey

Originally uploaded by Rob Dunlavey

Just love Rob's work and have just spied his uploadings on Flickr!

jay anderson

A wee piece I was working on yonks and yonks ago and as I was clearing up I found again - might develop it .... not sure ....

chris kenny

I love the constraint of the shapes against the flurry of texture, shape and colour.  Link - designboom

made in the shade lovelies

Another lovely Glasgow find - the textures and colours were wonderful -  this 'baby squirrel gilet' was just gorgeous!

made in the shade

Over 40 wnderful Indie designer/makers in Glasgow tomorrow including a Kirsty workshop aka 'a wooden tree' - should be fun!

kirsty anderson

A lovely gift from my lovely Kirsty - 'mr stag' created just for me using the silk I designed and screen printed myself a few years ago - complete surprise ..... and I'm enjoying wandering round the house deciding where to place it!  Kirsty's Shop