Friday Links – There’s Lots to Love

Handmade Knit Stuffed Sheep by Sara Sacks

I received some awesome bits of press this past week: Clueless Fashionista and One Income Dollar both did writeups on me & my shop! Plus the wonderful Sara Sacks (who has some amazing work in my shop) mentioned me on her blog. Thanks y’all!

Remember those customized one-of-a-kind fleur de lis guitar straps (pictured above) I mentioned a few weeks ago, that I made exclusively for my friend Aaron’s new French Quarter shop, The Guitar Bar? Well, I’m teaming up with him for a little trunk show next week to celebrate our collaboration! If you’re in the area, come and visit us on Saturday, September 4, from 12pm-9pm at his shop at 1205 Decatur Street. You can RSVP or share the Facebook event link with your friends!

One of the other sites I write for, Flight Path Studio, recently combined forces with Handmade Spark, which is one of my favorite handmade websites! Some of the articles I’ve written previously for Flight Path Studio are now up on Handmade Spark, including my interview with my artist friend Marrus.

twisted fleur de lis pendant by John Doherty

One of the artists featured in my shop, John Doherty, has a statue being unveiled today in Slidell, Louisiana, to commemorate the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. He was recently featured in the Times-Picayune! Congrats John!

Make Your Own Toys: Sew Soft Bears, Bunnies, Monkeys, Puppies, and More!

Want to find out how to make that cute little critter pictured above? Check out the new book by Sue Havens called Make Your Own Toys: Sew Soft Bears, Bunnies, Monkeys, Puppies, and More! In her new book, just released this week, Sue demonstrate how to make over 20 soft animals from recycled fabrics. They’re all so cute!

And I also have a winner to announce: the winner of the UPrinting.com Rolled Canvas Print Giveaway is…. #3 – Lacey! Congrats to Lacey and thanks to everyone who participated! I’ve got some other giveaways in the works, so stay tuned!