New embroidery patterns: turtle and butterfly

Got two more embroidery patterns finished; B for Butterfly and T for Turtle. I wanted to get 5 done this week. Just one more left, a Raccoon. Hopefully I'll have that to post for tomorrow. Check out these new guys in my store.

Artist: Stephen Tamiesie

I'm loving these photos by Stephen Tamiesie. I just love how stark and muted they are, and how it takes a second or two to realize the subject in the photo. See lots more on his website, blog and etsy store.

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.