Treasury Tuesday 5: Reminders

Well, Treasury Wednesday is moving to Tuesday....because hey, the alliteration is easier for me to remember.  I have worked out a new blogging schedule, which is written out neatly on a calendar at my desk, out in the open where I will see it every day.  This ought to keep my blogging more regular!

This week's treasury theme is Reminders, to go along with my new tidy blogging schedule intentions.  You can view the treasury in it's entirety here on Etsy.

Remember Seek Forgetting Find, E.E. Cummings, Hand Stamped Pendant by Hard Kandie
I'm a sucker for poetry, especially the kind with lines that ramble and twine and almost don't make sense, but somehow manage to hit you right in the chest, make your heart weak and yet seem to grow.  E.E. Cummings does that to me, and when I saw this necklace it brought back wonderful memories of reading his poetry on summer afternoons as a teenager, still enjoying the delicious feelings of summer vacation and hormonal discord.  The simplicity of this necklace perfectly suits the prose, it's quietly lovely and easy to appreciate.

The Reminder Ring by Ricci Worth Designs
Is there any symbol more synonymous with forgetfulness than a string tied around one's finger?  An ancient belief, literally trying the idea to yourself to keep it from escaping, now has a modern twist.  Simple and elegant, it's an item that is beautiful and useful.

Weekly Planner Chalkboard Calendar - Modern Vinyl Wall Decal by Simple Shapes
I had to add a little utility to this list.  I have a deep affinity for chalk--I can't explain why.  I remember being so disappointed when they switched to erasable markers at school.  The seller advocates the use of "chalk pens" (an item which I will readily admit to never hearing of before this week), but I'll ignore it.  I love the cleverness of the cut-through lettering.  Usually if I don't write something down, I have only half a chance of remembering it.  And having it written on the wall, where I have to read it every time I walk in to the room, is even better.

Treasury Wednesday 4: Hoot Hoot!

Happy Wednesday Evening!  A beautiful day in Arizona, away from the snow and rain.  ;)  Not very productive on the crafting front--a 17-month-old boy with grabby hands is not conducive to knitting!  I am slowly creating knitted amigurumi patterns, and am very happy with how they are turning out.  I am hoping to streamline my amigurumi line, and have picked 3 (o.k., maybe 4) "themes" to stick with.  Hopefully this will help me in creating more items on a regular basis, instead of spending so much of my time trying to create new patterns.

On to the Treasury!  This week's theme: owls!  This week I was thinking about how much I missed the woodland areas of Michigan (where I was born and raised), and the sounds of birds both day and night.  Owls are an uncommon thing in this part of the country, even more so when you live in the city.  So to celebrate the owl, here are a few owl-themed items!

Hoot Hoot! on Etsy

Micro Gray Owl by Su Ami

Almost unbearably adorable, and totally mind boggling!  I squee involuntarily every time I try and look at this little guy.  He measures less than 1cm tall!  The very fact that someone has the time and patience to crochet these tiny animals is amazing to me.  His perfect little details makes him that much more amazing!

Owls & Hearts - Valentine Cookies - 2 Dozen by Sweet Art Sweets
Adorable and delicious!  These little cookies are wonderfully detailed and sweetly petite.  These would make such a creative Valentine's Day gift.  Because let's be honest, roses are romantic, but you can't eat them.  ;)

Owl Art - Spotted Owl by amber alexander
Amber Alexander has been a member of Etsy since 2007, and has sold a staggering number of original paintings and prints.  When someone has 100% feedback after over having 9,000 sales, you know that she must be doing something right!  This owl print is a beautiful contrast; the detailed face with  wonderfully smudgy feathers; his charcoal back fades to soft tan, surrounded by stark whiteness.  So often in paintings, the eyes of the subject lack liveliness; in this painting, they draw you in.  They're fixed, yet softly staring, as if he's daydreaming.  It all adds up to something lovely and wonderful.

Life Sized Needle Felted Barn Owl by Handmade by November
When I showed this photo to my husband, he thought it was a real barn owl.  It's amazing to me what someone can do with raw wool and a simple barbed needle.  I love needle felting, and with my somewhat limited experience I can appreciate the time and care is put in to a large piece like this.

Treasury Wednesday 2: Knifty Knits

This week's treasury feature was inspired by a few fabulous knitting-related items I stumbled upon recently.  I just finished a lovely knitted scarf/wrap, and have been in a really knitty-mood all week as a result.  So sit back and enjoy, even if you aren't a knitter yourself!

Knifty Knits Treasury on Etsy

Metric Green Key Ring Gauge Man by Make & Krake
Because what die-hard knitter doesn't need a needle gauge everywhere they go?!

Ball of Knitters Yarn Sterling Silver Charm with a Silver Chain by AgHalo
This one started the treasury.  It's the type of object that would always been getting compliments and the non-crafter's obligatory awe-filled question "Do you knit?  It seems so hard!"

Cable Knit Ceramic Tall Cup by reshapestudio
What can I possibly say about a cup that looks and feels like knitted cables?  Drinking my morning cup of coffee from this every morning would be heaven underneath my fingers.

Knitted Handbag - Beige Bag Nr-0110 (15% off!) by NzLbags
I love knitted cables, they're easily manipulated to any project.  This bag looks so soft and pliable, and the deep orange ribbon adds an elegant statement against the beige bag.  Gorgeous.


So what do you think about these items?  Any other knitting-related items you'd like to share?  I'm all ears!

Treasury Monday 1: Soft Tones

As promised! 

A day late, but better late than never, I say!  Every Monday here on Stitches & Stuffing I will be posting a new treasury that I have compiled on Etsy.  Today my treasury theme is Soft Tones.  The past few days here in Arizona have been chilly, cloudy, and at times even foggy, which has put me in a relaxed mood.  Here is where you will find the actual treasury, and below I'll give you some sneak peeks!

Classic Brass Accent Lamp Set by AMRadio
I am a nut for Mid-Century pieces, and these lamps are right up my alley!  If I could afford them, I wouldn't be showing them off here, I'd be enjoying them in my new living room!

 N'est-Ce Pas French Stamped Eco-Friendly and Recycled by I RECKON.
I love it when people use every day materials in such fun and creative ways, and I love that it even more when people do it with things destined for the trash heap!  And a little bit of Down South decor never hurt nobody!

 Autumn Bee and Tortoise Short Shawl Pin by GardenOfWeedinGirl
I am crazy for shawls and stoles.  I adore wearing them, I love making them, and I really love buying pins for them!  So an entire shop dedicated to pins I can use for my shawl is heaven!



I'd also like to say that I finally got a few new items up yesterday in my shop, so head on over and let me know what you think!  I am making it my goal to make and list a new item every other day, and hopefully I will succeed!