Archive for October, 2011
Is it getting chilly in your neck of the woods? It is here- colder by the day it feels like. And I am just about ready for a scarf.
Maybe one of these neckwarmers/cowls from Murano & Tagua? What do you think?
Lots of one of a kind products and vegan friendly options for adults (and kids too). AND if you are a diy maven (and I know you are), you can pick up a few original patterns from Murano & Tagua and make it yourself. Love it! And speaking of love, I never met a sale I didn’t like, and right now you can shop an exclusive papernstitch sale at M & T. Here’s the info…
Discount: 10% off when you use the promo code PNS2011 at checkout.
Are you a print lover? I’m not just talking inkjet prints from original paintings here, I am talking editioned prints from a printmaker.
If you are, I have someone that I think you should check out. Her name is Kelly Tankersley and her shop is called 88editions. Her monotypes are beautiful, and I would probably say they are my favorite. The rich blacks on top of the cream antiqued book pages, quite literally tell a deeper story than what can be read on the surface. They feel very calming and soothing, which I find unusual for pieces with so much darkness (color-wise). Really love her work.
You can visit Kelly’s shop, 88editions, to browse her entire collection of prints.
Have a lovely weekend. I’ll be back Monday. Hope to “see” you then.
Wanted to pop in and let you know about an awesome giveaway and collaboration between photographer and great friend of papernstitch, Laura Evans, and a wonderfully popular jewelry artist, Kat of Polarity.
Recently, Laura collaborated with Kat to turn 3 of her favorite prints into a locket with interchangeable lids. I love the collaborations that Polarity does, but this one is ultra special to me. If you love photography and jewelry, this is the giveaway for you.
So head on over now and enter for your chance to win a piece from this super neat collaboration.
Hurry! The giveaway ends tomorrow (Friday).
Textile artist, Amber Kane makes beautiful handwoven scarves that are unlike anything I’ve seen elsewhere. Her shop, Fabricated Ends, is stocked with unique pieces that feel more like wearable works of art than just another cold weather accessory.
If you are a teacher, you can get 10% off your purchase, if you use the coupon code Teachers at checkout.
We often neglect our ceilings when it comes to designing a room. We worry about the color of the walls, the furnishings, the floor, but often the ceiling gets short shrift. Perhaps we figure it has to stay the way it was built in the first place, but even lower drywall ceilings may have a little trick up their sleeve. And if you’re lucky enough to have a higher ceiling, or perhaps one that is sloped, you may have lots of options to dress up the plane above you. Wood beams can make a great addition to any of these spaces, giving our ceilings a little character to coordinate with the rest of the decor.
Perhaps you’ve always wanted a wood beam ceiling. There are two ways to go about it without completely rebuilding your floor or roof. The first is to apply beams to the bottom of the existing ceiling. If your ceiling is on the lower side, you might try beams that are shallow (2-3″) and wider (6-8″.) This gives you the look of a beam without sacrificing the height of your room. And if you space them out a bit, say at around 3-4 feet, you will not feel that the height of the room has changed. Your other option is to open up the ceiling, either in full or in part. This may require a bit of shifting of wiring and lighting, but even a small area over a defined space can look great, either by leaving the exposed joists as is and finishing the lower portion of the floor above or the roof, or perhaps cladding the joists to get a cleaner look. These beams can be finished clear, stained, or painted white for a textural look without a shot of additional color.
(above) Whitewashed Beams and Plank Sheathing
Painted Rafters in Kitchen + White Sloped Ceiling
Beams as Ribs + Beams Become Columns
Amy wrote this post. She is the designer and owner of FormFire Glassworks, where she creates modern lampwork glass beads and jewelry, and by day designs custom homes for a small firm in Southern California. You can follow her twitter @formfireglass.
I love, love, love Polaroids, but they can be difficult to display sometimes. I’ve tried framing them but it just doesn’t have the same effect. Don’t know what it is, but there is something about Polaroids that I really just want to be able to touch, pick up, hold in my hand.
So, I found these awesome Polaroid magnets from Jen Shaffer, in her shop called Painted Fish Studio (a paper work and polaroid photography shop), and am thinking it totally solves my problem.
A) It’s a magnet. Who couldn’t use another magnet?
B) I can pick it up and hold it in my grabby little hands.
and C) No framing required. Perfect!
Each polaroid image is printed on matte photo paper with archival inks. Then its laminated and magnet backing is added. So cool.
Ready for your own set? Jen has a nice selection of sets to choose from and they are very affordable too. And since you’re heading over, be sure to check out Jen’s other shop items as well: photo albums, polaroid greeting cards, and more because you have a discount code to use. So stock up!
DISCOUNT: Enter the coupon code PAPERNSTITCH upon checkout and receive a 10% discount.
Visit Painted Fish Studio now to explore + use your discount code.
There is a new daily deals site on the block. One that focuses on bringing together great deals for buyers who love quality handmade + vintage + supplies from the sellers that love to share.
Enter Crafty Attic. Not only are they offering great deals, the creators behind Crafty Attic are giving back to those in need. During the month of October, Crafty Attic is having a fundraiser to help in the fight against breast cancer and Papernstitch readers can get into the giving as well. Register on Crafty Attic + sign up for the free daily deals email, a VIP membership or take advantage of the awesome prices and the folks behind the deals will donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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