Favorite Things: Matou en Peluche

Matou en Peluche (a.k.a. Samantha Battersby) is an illustrator of such lovely drawings and prints. I want so many of them. Her Art Deco ladies, animals, and mermaids are so charming! Which would you choose?

Mermaid Jemima takes Harry for a walk

Bird art - The Blue Bird of Happiness

Art Deco Georgette

Jemima leads the Crustacean Calisthenics class

An appreciative audience

Bird art - TWO BLUE BIRDS of happiness

Dorothy

Mermaid art - Crustacean cafe

Art Deco Millie

Valentine's DIY

There's a great post today over at oh, hello friend: you are loved that's full of Valentine's DIY projects: diy with Brittni. This adorable heart makes me want to learn to crochet!

Valentine's Day :: Crocheted hearts tutorial

 Plus Martha Stewart's site has a big section on "How to Charm Your Valentine." Check out the Heart-Shaped Soap

 and Crayon Hearts projects.

 

 A few other of Martha's craft ideas I love:

Good Thing: Heart-Felted Scarf

Valentine Flowers

Knot Bracelet

 

 

And this one has to be my favorite... I have always wanted to learn how to do this... Luckily it has a video, so maybe there is hope for me!

Papercut Hearts

If you love craft tutorials, also check out Totally Tutorials, which I just discovered. I love this Valentine Bath Salts tutorial from Shrimp Salad Circus.

how to-sday . valentine bath salts

And I totally want to make these... Yum.

strawberry pink champagne cupcake recipe

And last but not least, over at Craft Gossip, check out Nine Valentine's craft tutorials.

All these crafts make me think of the childlike joy that comes with making Valentines at Valentine's Day.
What do you think? Do you want to try any of these or any other crafts for your loved ones?

Favorite Things: Whimsical Handmade Jewelry by Sea of Bees

Inspired by rustic woodlands, nature, and wild animals, Sea of Bees offers one-of-a-kind whimsical handmade treasures for vibrant individuals who desire unique, handcrafted jewelry that reflects their own amazing personal style.

Woodland Fantasy Whimsical Mounted Doe Brooch Pin

 

 

Rabbit Key Necklace

Woodland Fantasy Whimsical Bird Head Ring ooak

 

Woodland Fantasy Whimsical Mounted Doe Necklace

Deer Ring Woodland Fantasy Whimsical Huge Deer Antler Silver

Super awesome free sites to advertise and promote your handmade crafts

This is a great list over at the Unanimous Crafters site. Can't wait 'til I have time to dig into it!

Super awesome free sites to advertise and promote your handmade crafts | List of helpful resources curated by Unanimous Crafters

Embroidery Wednesday!

I just had to snatch these up from etsy seller teasemade--so cute! And they're my favorite colors, so how could I resist?

http://www.etsy.com/shop/teasemade

Love these, too!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/55069746/bicycle-ring

http://www.etsy.com/listing/57998924/petal-face-ring-blue

And from the seller, ThreeRedApples, check out this awesome find! I need this for my wall, badly...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62655124/gypsies-at-heart-textile-wall-art

Also, I can totally relate to this one:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62788324/i-love-my-bed-wall-art-in-purple

Last Minute FREE DIY X-Mas Mix Tape

I have recently fallen in love with the blog Happiness Is... Her daily doses of cute and covet-worthy items are always a bright spot in my inbox. Yesterday, she featured this great freebie for any last minute Christmas mix CDs you're making! Perfect along with a bottle of wine or homemade cookies for a Christmas party host or hostess or anyone road-tripping this holiday!

What's your favorite Christmas tune for the perfect holiday mix tape? Let me know in the comments!

I've had "Last Christmas" by Wham in my head all week! (I also hear the Glee version is great!) I'm also loving Electronic Santa from Blazer Force. Did you know you can download a whole FREE indie Christmas mix, The Christmas Gig, on Target's website?

Best Coast and Wavves

Coconut Records, a solo project by Jason Schwartzman (swoon)

Blazer Force

End of Year SALE!

I'm offering 20% off in my shop until the new year (on non-custom items)! Use coupon code "newyear20" at checkout. I only have a few necklaces in the shop now, but I will be adding new items in the next two weeks as I get them photographed and listed from my remaining inventory, so please check back!

I also took a lot of my latest designs to Lovely Austin last weekend, so you can check my new work out there, too, if you're in the Austin area! They have so much cute stuff there right now--I walked out with a funky sweater top and some cute earrings made from recycled glass and feathers!

Happy Holidays!

xoxo

SoCoDivka Designs