New embroidery patterns: monkey and giraffe

Finished up two new embroidery patterns today, woo hoo, a little Monkey and a Giraffe. I have three more drawn up, I just need to embroider them. After those next three are done, then I'll be half way through the alphabet. Yay! You can find these two up in the store.

The Hero Factory

I was on the Chez Beeper Bebe blog last night and saw her post about the Hero Factory. Here are Hero versions of me and my husband. Look how cute we are! Anyway... Happy Monday everyone. Hope all the mama's had a nice mother's day yesterday.

Artist: Eva Monleón of Misako Mimoko

Check out the most adorable, vintage inspired, plushies right here! These lovelies were created by Eva Monleón of Misako Mimoko. I love how their faces look like old children's illustrations. Genius! Check out more in her etsy store. And check out her article in the storque. Here are links to her blog and website.

Artist: Colin Johnson

Check it out! Another fantastic Minneapolis artist. These paintings/collages are the work of Colin Johnson. Click on the images to see all the little pieces that were put together to create the collages. I love the first one with the yellow rose. Very cool. Check out more of Colin's work on his website and flickr.

Artist: TARU Design

Check out these super quirky and adorable wood characters by TARU Design. Eeee, they just make me happy. I have a feeling that one of the little Zirmas (the caterpiller looking guys) will eventually be crawling to my desk. See more in the TARU Design etsy store.

Artist: Lisa Kingston of little and big K

These little plush critters are super adorable! They are by Lisa Kingston of little and big K. Find more cuties in her etsy store and flickr site.

Artist: Diana Aristizabal

Here are a few gorgeous paintings by Diana Aristizabal. I just love the colors and lighting she uses. And it also seems I am a sucker for paintings of beautiful, mysterious women. I bet you are now too. :) Check out more on Diana's flickr and website.