Got someone in your life you’d like to send a little note to? I have just the solution!
Today I’ve got some very sweet little printable notecards from Schlosser Designs for you to download and print. They are simple, but lovely…
You can download these sweet notecards here.
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So, a few months ago now I bought myself an embroidery hoop, needles, and a few colours of thread.
Not much happened for a while.
This weekend just gone I suddenly found the urge to embroider overtake me. I started by drawing a free-hand sketch on a piece of calico, and got to work.
I decided to make all of my flowers different, vibrant colours:
It’s almost finished! I just had to buy another bright colour today to finish it off… which I will do tomorrow.
Here are some more embroideries that I have made over the last few days…
Fireworks
Yes we are!
Violet Branches
I thought I might do a cute little embroidery for my wedding (next month, eek!) which I’ve only started, but you can see what the final piece will look like…
I’m thinking we can put this with the cakes? Not sure yet – but it will be a nice little keepsake!
I also found this awesome embroidery pattern site!! This is not what you find at the local craft store… check out this sassy little craft bunny…
As you can see, I’ve just traced this onto my fabric, rather than using transfer paper. I printed it out, put the paper underneath, and traced onto the calico with pencil. I like doing this – the lines are not as dark as using a transfer, and it works just as well!
Here’s the finished bunny -
How freaking cute is this?!?! Go check out Urban Threads to see more – no doubt I’ll be showing you more designs from this site in future! (P.S. their hand-embroidering patterns are only $1 – pretty sweet!).
I’m going to be framing these in wooden embroidery frames, ready to hang on my wall or prop up on the bookshelf…
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I have been feeling sick this week – the dreaded holiday cold has taken hold like a insidious mucousy monster.. (sorry, too much information?)
Anyways, I was thinking I might indulge in some retail therapy to cheer me up…
So I went Etsy cruising. So many gorgeous goodies… other people’s jewellery, clothes, makeup, soap and bath products… but I decided that I needed some art for my soul.
In my last Superb Sunday I showed you this print by Sam from Matouenpeluche. Well, I loved it so much I couldn’t pass up her buy 2 get 3 sale (especially at only $5 each)! So all three of these prints – ‘Flying Kitten’, ‘The Interloper’ and ‘The Visitor’ – are now in the post on their way to me…
Then, as I was browsing through my favourites list, I re-discovered Yellena. Her art is so ethereal – it just takes me into another world. Imagine how pleased I was when I discovered that she, too, was having a buy 2 get 3 sale (these ones were $20 each)!
It took me so long to decide which prints I wanted, but in the end, I settled on ‘Amble’, ‘Season’ and ‘Morning’.
I can’t wait to receive these gorgeous artworks in the post!
I’ve also got another big goodie coming in the post… but I’ll blog about that when it gets here… 
I’d love to know who your favourite artists are – especially any you’ve found on Etsy, Artfire, or any other online handmade venue. Please leave me a comment and tell me all about them!
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Here’s this week’s five fab Etsy Finds!!
For your chance to be considered for next week’s picks, leave a comment with a link to your Etsy shop!
1. Purple Makes You Prettier Dress by Sewmoe
2. jackalope and friends by CreativeThursday
3. Flame Flower Knickers by Frolic
4. Twist – screenprinted fabric in teal blue on oatmeal by Summersville
5. Huge Tree Blowing In the Wind Wall Decal by LeenTheGraphicsQueen
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Here are my picks for five fabulous products from Etsy this week!
If you would like to be considered for next week’s Superb Sunday, please leave a comment on this post letting me know which of the following products was your favourite, and also leave your shop link in the Etsy forums – under Promotions – “Superb Sundays at Epheriell Designs – Thread for the 28th of December 08″.
1. Hearts and Flowers – Original Painting – by CMZart
Hearts and Flowers
2. Gingerbread Girl – a poetry chapbook – by BloodPuddingPress
Gingerbread Girl
3. Keshi Kid – Meiko with Teddy – by Wunderkind
Keshi Kid
4. Melancholy Lashes – Acrylic Jewellery – by UntamedMenagerie
Melancholy Lashes
5. Pink and Peach Origami Earrings – by OrigamiOrnaments
Origami Earrings
