Favorite Artist of the Week: Angie Dunlap

I love whimsical children's art so when I saw the illustrations and murals made by Angie Dunlap I was really excited. Wouldn't they look great in your child's bedroom or playroom? See her entire portfolio on her website here.

Favorite Artist of the Week: Toilet Paper Tube Art

I found this image online and it just made my heart smile. I love that the artist used a recycled toilet paper tube to create a tiny little world. I don't know who the artist is though, unfortunately.

Favorite Artist of the Week: Sarah Harber

I have to brag on my cousin, Sarah Harber. She made my son the CUTEST animal baby quilt. Some of the animals are even made out of African fabric from the clothing our grandfather wore as a missionary in Nigeria in the 1960s. That really makes it special to me. All the animals are cut free-hand, without any patterns or templates... and my son's name is hidden amongst the animals' names. It's SO COOL!

In this last picture here you can see some of the outfits my grandmother and grandfather would wear in Nigeria, West Africa (1967). They would only dress the family up in matching outfits for special occasions. This is right before they came back to America on furlough. (My Mom is the tall brunette on the left.)

Favorite Artist of the Week: Michelle Stitzlein

As an elementary art teacher with a tiny budget, I love learning about how to use recycled products to make fabulous art. When I came across artist, Michelle Stitzlein, I thought her use of found materials to create new sculptures, was pretty awesome. She uses piano keys, broken china, fragments of old furniture, and other scraps to make butterflies. She also teaches workshops on how to turn bottlecaps into sculptures. Her book, Bottlecap Little Bottlecap, will also show you how to do it.

Favorite Artist of the Week: The Wonderland Studio

I adore these fun and funky mobiles by The Wonderland Studio, available on Etsy. They come in a variety of colors and designs.

Favorite Artist of the Week: Stéphanie Kilgast

Wow, wow, wow. I love these teeny tiny little cakes made by Stephanie Kilgast. They are perfection. She also sells her miniatures and dessert jewelry on Etsy.

Favorite Artist of the Week: LoveNostalgicWhimsy

I can't get over how fun these little cat beds are. They are made out of vintage suitcases and are sold by LoveNostalgicWhimsy. She also turns suitcases into other furniture such as chairs, bedside tables, and vanities.

Favorite Artist of the Week: Tsuru Bride

I love these fun metallic clutch purses by Tsuru Bride. She has all kinds of animals from sheep to sharks in different sizes and shades. Check out her shop on Etsy.

Favorite Artist of the Week: Kirsten Lepore

I can't help but be-bop to this fun animation of the childhood game "Guess Who." If you like this, check out some of Kirsten Lepore's other animations.

Favorite Artist of the Week: Made by Hank

This is a sweet little pouch with a fun caramel wavy texture at the bottom by Made by Hank. Wouldn't it be cute for spring?

Favorite Artist of the Week: Holly Stalder

I'm in love with this layered silk chiffon dress by Holly Stalder. I can just picture myself wearing it in Rome, Italy at a cafe on a beautiful spring evening. Holly makes these dresses to order and can do them in any color. Fabuloso!

Favorite Artist of the Week: Hine

Check out the cutest camera cases I've ever seen. They are made by Hine, a Japanese illustrator, video artist, and crafter who lives in Vancouver, Canada.

Favorite Artist of the Week: The House of Mouse

Who doesn't love miniatures? This adorable Frida Kahlo Mouse comes with a photo of herself and Diego Rivera as well as her signature unibrow.

The House of Mouse, on Etsy, hand sews each mouse using felt, silks, ribbon, glue, paper, card, wire, beads, monofilament and stuffs them with polyfil.

Too cute!

Favorite Artist of the Week: Satisfactory

I LOVE these cozy jersey cotton scarves by Satisfactory. This one is printed with an image of horses on it. Can't you imagine cuddling up in it on a cold day?

Favorite Artist of the Week: Jennifer Maestre

As an art teacher, this pendant is straight after my own heart. I am so curious to see how jenmaestre slices these thin layers of colored pencil to make her beautiful pendants, pins, and earrings!

Favorite Artist of the Week: Plum Creek Mercantile

I've been trying hard to not use as many plastic baggies and containers in an effort to reduce my impact on the environment. That's one reason I like Plum Creek Mercantile's fabric snack bags. They are machine washable and easy for little hands to open. Check out all of her reusable bags on Etsy.

Favorite Artist of the Week: Craft Pudding

What's not to love about these whimsical hand-carved stamps by Craft Pudding? I know I want one!

Favorite Artist of the Week: Elloh

I'm in love with the whimsical prints and paintings by artist, Elloh. This Presidential Facial Hair Hall of Fame print set is hilarious. Check out more of her art about popular movies and tv characters on her Etsy site.

Favorite Artist of the Week: Christy Wooke

Christy Wooke's little wooden pins are so darn cute. They remind me of storybooks I read as a kid. I can't resist the rain boots. Check out her work on her Etsy shop.

Favorite Artist of the Week: Monica Jones

Monica Jones has the most delightful rabbit cups and paintings. These pots with arms on them are so clever, too. Monica did the 283 Holiday Market with me today. She's a sweet lady!