Snomoe Paper Toy by Matt Hawkins

January 19, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

Check out this awesome paper toy by Matt Hawkins. This guy’s name is Snomoe, and I love his top hat, pointy twig limbs, and long legs. Make your very own Snomoe by downloading him in three parts over at Custom Paper Toys, and while you’re there check out more of Matt Hawkins’ printable paper toys.

image from Matt Hawkins

New Paper Dolls from The Black Apple

January 09, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

I’m so excited to see that The Black Apple has just announced a new set of lovely and whimsical paper dolls. The set includes Jane, Elsie, and Fiona, each with their own fabulous wardrobes and fun “extras” like a birdcage, a fuzzy bear hat, or a squirrel. Available at The Black Apple shop starting Monday.

images from Inside A Black Apple

Three Sisters Ink Art Prints

January 06, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy winter, with all of its frosted window and snowstorm creating abilities, and I certainly live in a pretty good place for experiencing everything that winter has to offer. However, the sooty, sandy streets and brown grass do leave something to be desired.

The between-storm palette has left me craving color, so when I spotted Freshly Blended’s post about Three Sisters Ink, I couldn’t stop looking. I’m really digging the organic illustrations of Hannah Bureau, the artist behind Three Sisters Ink and, needless to say, I’m loving the rainbow of colors found in her work. Check out more at the Three Sisters Ink Etsy shop.

images from Three Sisters Ink

Printable Paper Toys from Macula

December 19, 2008 // kristen // 1 replies

These paper toys from Macula are so fun! You can download merry little elves, santa, or the awesome krampus. Macula also has a downloadable yeti, and two sets of pilgrims and a turkey are available for Thanksgiving. It’s paper toy wonderland over at Macula!

images from Macula

Yulia Brodskaya Paper Illustration

December 17, 2008 // kristen // 4 replies

Oh, my goodness. Quilling is right up there with paper cutting as one of my favorite paper crafts, and my jaw just about hit the floor when I spotted the work of Yulia Brodskaya over at swissmiss. Yulia’s absolutely breathtaking work truly takes quilling to the next level. The detail, the color, the skill involved in these creations — I’m so inspired, and I hope that you will be, too.

images from Yulia Brodskaya