Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Inspiration Wednesday

Oh its that day again. I missed last week. Mostly because I was working on launching the Bead it! challange. But I kept some links that I happened accross so I could record them here for future reference.

First off, I LOVE these little socklets. I happened accross this pattern through Knee Deep in Fibers. I don't wear flip flop style sandals just because I can't stand the blisters I get between my toes. And these socklets are so cute! You can find the pattern here.

Socklets

I also love these shorebirds by Laura Balombini. If you go to the gallery page where I originally saw these guys you wont see this picture as I guess the page has been updated, however you can see some of her other work.

Shorebirds

I happened accross these Book Bags last week. I forget what it was I was searching for but I found the idea intriguing.

Book Handbag

Searching for beaded boxes for ideas for the Bead it! challenge I found a few boxes like this one. The pictures are not the greatest, however, I really like the geometric designs and the colours. They remind me of asian work. They are called Mary Francis Jewelry boxes.

Jewelbox

Looking for a pattern for a round knitted ball I happened accross these cute catnip cat toys and had to keep the link. I don't know if my cat will appreciate playing with knitted peas in the pod, but I think they would be quite the conversation piece.

Cat Toys

Knitting as art? Yes I know, I really think it is an art form. But Felieke van der Leest does it with humour. Check our her site. There is a LOT of knitting humour to see here.

Asking Sweater

These knitted chickens are also by Felieke van der Leest. I had to include them here just in case anyone had ever wondered if knitting a rubber chicken was possible.

Chickens

Leeza Silverman is an Australian beadwear designer. I appreciate her work but I love the colours she used in this piece.

Leeza Silverman Posted by Picasa

And if you are into browsing through sites to find little tidbits, check out the site Art for Housewives. A good jumping point for a lot of different crafty things.

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