All Play, No Work

My apologies for the lack of posts yesterday

We have family and friends staying for this long Bank Holiday weekend

Time to relax and have some fun in the sun

I love these Owl and Pussycat stickers by talented Melbourne-artist

Catherine Campbell,

and might have to buy some of the doll papercut ones, what do you think?

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Encounter Evie

 

 

 

I'd like you to meet Bruce, Vladimir, Egor and Kimtortion, four members of Evie's 10-strong circus troupe. They will be on display and on sale at enCounter / Craft Victoria until March 5th (see price list and details here and here).

I featured Evie Barrow's (Handmade Romance) dapper Bow Tie Boys in the latest issue of Babiekins, but have to say that this travelling circus is her best work to date - congratulations Evie, they're absolutely wonderful, I love them all!

Ask Alice

Because I like little houses, especially when they're made out of paper 

Medley Place is my Print of the Day

Ask Alice Stationery make beautiful greetings cards too! 

"Eco-loving, tree-hugging" goodness, all the way from Melbourne.

 Another lovely link to bookmark!

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Christmas Rules!

Harper Grace

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Zamo for Painters, Poets and Rockgods

Zamo

Collaging age old stories into wearable artworks for the youth of today

Brand new Australian design label Zamo is set to take the children's market by storm if these pictures taken to promote their first collection are anything to go by. The Melbourne-based company will be launching their unique Kazakh Mongolia Autumn / Winter 2011 range at the Australian trade event Kids in Style in August.

Each ZAMO collection will be based in a different region and will incorporate embellishments, fabrics and textile patterns from each place to imbue it with ethno-authenticity and create real opportunities for fair trade. ZAMO's inaugural collection was made and designed in Melbourne and adorned with exquisite embroidery produced in fair trade partnership with the Kazah people.

My eyes are peeled! I am intrigued, excited and dying to see more!

ZAMO will also be offering a full range of durable, soft, felted, hand-stitched shoes and toys, some of which are already available for purchase here.

For further details and sneak peeks, visit ZAMO's blog and facebook page.

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Pilgrim's Prints

Good Morning Monday!

How about one of Pilgrim's bright prints from Melbourne to start the week?

I love this Scandinavian folk art-inspired design, don't you?

Hop on over to this graphic artist's shop and lovely, colourful blog for more uplifting finds.

Thanks Pip for the intro!

Little Circus Design

The Girl from Takadanobaba
Signed, limited-edition giclee print by Madeleine Stamer
Little Circus Design

I spotted this lovely piece of artwork on a site down under a while ago and was thrilled to find an interview with Melbourne-artist Madeleine at the Design Files the other day.

Such a beautiful, inspirational home, full of colour and Madeleine's art. Do take a peek and visit her sweet blog as well. I'm sure you'll love it all!

Beautiful Ben

Well, I don't know him personally but his work sure is lovely... I found these sweet illustrations by Ben Zen this morning. Please take a look at this Melbourne-based, music-loving designer/artist's blog, it's choc-full of delightful drawings like these. I especially love his work on brown paper bags. What a lovely, innocent world to live in. Anyone looking for a children's illustrator?