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POUF-MAN!

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Brighton Furniture

This authentic F-4 ejection seat office chair is quite interesting.. also quite ugly!

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I love these little retro cassette purses by Marcella Foschi.. very cool!

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The first local store to carry the Reclaimed Wreckage brand

Well the good news is I got into 2 stores this week and I'm a featured artist at the y2y Gallery for their event on Dec 19th! Things are going great and I hven't even crated a look book yet. I have a portfolio with no photos in it yet but I've basically been working off referrals.

When I was doing my first market at Trolly Square downtown I got bored with standing in my boooth so had the husband take over and I began to wander with Boston. We found ourselves in a store called Beloved Artisan Jewelry that features 15 (now 16) local artists and their talents. I recognized one of my friends work in there and commented to the cashier that I loved her work and asked how she was doing because I hadn't seen her in awhile.

It turned out the cashier was the store owner and before I left we were talking about my recycled accessories and especially my vinyl record jewelry. We were instant friends and even though I feel like they're taking a chance on me since my jewelry isn't nearly as detailed as most of their other stuff, it's still good. I brought in 12 pieces yesterday and  get the eye-level section of the back wall. It was all so casual and great. I signed the contract which was clear and easy: 3 months, rotate jewelry every month, and keep track of what I've given them. I really hope this turns into a lasting friendship and I can count on recieving a check from them on a monthly basis.

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Stacey Malis: My inspiration for the Susan G Komen 3 Day

Stacey has always been a HUGE part of my life. Even in times where we don't talk as often as we should, she's been there for me whenever I've needed her. When my family was about to disown me because I got pregnant out of wedlock (ridiculous) she was the only one to really stand up for me and the only reason I still have a relationship with my family today. When I was a little kid, she always gave the best Christmas presents and took me to theme parks and out to do cool things. I had my own bed at her house and my only memories of potty-training were with her.



Today Stacey has been battling breast cancer for a year and a half.


On Monday she'll have a hysterectomy to prevent the tumors on her skull, ribs, and spine from growing and hopefully kill them without radiation. Since the cancer feeds on estrogen, it only makes sense that if your body isn't producing it, the tumors will die.


Seeing her fight and still be there for me the past several months has been the most unbelievable act of love I've ever seen. She is my inspiration for doing the Susan G Komen 3 day walk this November. I'll walk 60 miles in 3 days and raise $2,300 for the cause. I'm a little nervous as to how I'm going to raise that kind of money but I'm sure I can if I start this early.


I just had to vocalize all this and really get it out there. Thanks for listening.

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Game Plan for 2010

I think the cuffs, rings, necklaces and earrings just look so cool, but is there already to many out there? I make some fantastic wtisted earrings and necklaces but I don't have a laser cutter to make the really intricate designs. I feel like there's so much that I wanna do that it's hard not to just get swept away with everything. Sometimes I get frustrated that I just don't have the exposure that I'd like. I mean, how do I really do that?

Here's the complete line that I'd like to have on etsy, artfire, 1000markets, and in several boutques and 3 markets by the end of 2010.

Messenger Bags:
-faux leather/ fused grocery bag
-billboard vinyl
-treated newspaper

Purses:
-record
-billboard
-treated newspaper

Wallets
-faux leather/ fused grocery bag

-billboard vinyl
-treated newspaper
-blown tire rubber

-record bowls
-wine bottle pastery roller
-beer/ wine bottle glasses
-wine bottle hanging lamp
-wine bottle chandalier
-salsa and chip record bowl
-record earrings and necklace spiral
-geometric record earrngs and jewelry
-painted record cuffs
-painted record bands
-record rings
-blown tire IPOD carrier
-fused plastic IPOD carrier
-cosmetic case
-woven magazine purse
-woven magazine clutch
-cassette tape coin purse
-milk carton coin purse
-wine bottle tiki torches
-car interior moccassins
-recycled artwork
-record buisness card holder
-dali inspired vinyl clock
-blown tire belt and buckle
-blanket coats
-accent pillows
-seat belt purse
-record mail organizer
-gift bags
-business card holder

.......is what I have so far. Eventually I want enough to have a complete line of recycled home and personal accessories..... I have this year to really jump start and see how this thing takes off. Wish me luck!

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The evolution of the mobile phone

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Interesting furniture

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I like this guy!

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Amazing Expanding Table - BEST EVER!!!

The Amazing Expanding Table is truly remarkable!... The work that must have gone into the expanding table is mind-boggling! Love it!!

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How to make a Woven Magazine Purse

I just made my first woven magazine clutch! It looks so great I'm excited to list it on etsy. I added a wristlet handel and lined it with a zipper closure so it can double as a coin purse. Don't worry, it'lll be on etsy tonight.

The instructions are really hard to find for these bags. I searched for days until I found this one. They go over everything start to finish and you don't have to buy any instructions.

Mine is made with a Salt Lake City Map and a Davis County Map so just in case you ever get lost in this area you can always look down and see a scrambled map right there on your clutch! It's just big enough to hold a cell phone, a lipstick, and a couple cards... so perfect for a night out. I've got more details on mine here. Making the clutch took over four hours so it's no wonder they go for so much as farmer's markets. Take your time, have fun, and listen to some great music while you do it and don't get frustrated!

I actually doubled the size of each individual piece so my purse I'm working on now will have bigger, bolder, weaves and will be about four times the size of my clutch. I'll post pictures as they come up.

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Size Changing Lamp

Size changing lamp.. does exactly what it say's on the tin! Good application of a simple concept and unlike a lot of the "clever" designs around I can see this one being used in day to day life.

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More amazing furniture!!

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The coolest store ever

If I could somehow get my products in this store when I'm a little more established... a little more experienced, and know what I'm doing a little more that would be so great.

I'm getting a little frustrated because although I'm making the postings, I'm getting the views, I'm just not getting the sales. There's gotta be something I'm doing wrong. My stuff is great, I have really cute packaging to ship it in..... why am I not getting the sales?

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50 free sites to promote your business

In my quest to really put myself out there, I stumbled across this list thats sooo awesome! Thought it might help somebody else out there too. Let me know if there's any I should add that you've had good luck with:

http://www.craftjuice.com/
http://craftstylish.com/
http://www.1000markets.com/
http://www.votehandmade.com
http://www.byhand.me/
http://thehandmadedirectory.com/directory/
http://www.mixxmade.com/
http://www.bluecanvas.com/
http://www.plaincraft.com/
http://www.43things.com/things/view/70128
http://www.postaroo.com/postaroo
http://www.craigslist.com
http://www.myspace.com/etsy
http://www.twitter.com
http://www.facebook.com
http://getcrafty.com/index_f.php
http://www.stumbleupon.com
http://www.search.msn.com/docs/submit.aspx
http://www.ecom.yahoo.com/dir/submit/intro/
http://seocompany.ca/directory/free-web-directories.html
http://www.pageflakes.com
http://www.100craftlinks.com/
http://youcraft.org/
http://www.targetcrafts.com/
http://www.adwords.google.com/
http://ArtsCollab.com
http://artzee.net/
http://www.blogger.com/start
http://www.bust.com/girlweb/index.html
http://www.cracker.com.au
http://www.craftsitedirectory.com/index.html
http://craftylinks.com/
http://daisycraft.com/
http://www.designstolove.com/
http://www.dmoz.org/add.html
http://www.electroniccottage.com
http://freecraftfair.com/
http://www.flickr.com/
http://froogle.google.com/
http://www.indiefriendly.com/
http://indiefixx.com/
http://www.indiepublic.com/
http://www.linkedin.com/
http://www.kaboodle.com/
http://www.linkreferral.com/adwel.pl
http://www.ryze.com/
http://www.squidoo.com/
http://www.craftytips.com/
http://www.creativity-portal.com/

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Check out my new Newspaper Messenger Bag!!

Hey I just finished 2 Newspaper Messenger Bags! I've treated the newspaper with a super-flexible laminate so its durable, waterproof, and I've added vinyl white billboard for extra stability. It's fully lined with recycled curtains, has 6 pockets and even has an adjustable shoulder strap. Let me know what you think!

http://reclaimedwreckage.etsy.com

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Love This!

www.bluesky-brightoncarpenter.co.uk

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Hmmmmm

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Flying furniture

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Take a smarter step out of the loop

We are projected towards the future. Explore new possibilities and go beyond the conventionality of modern colors and styles. With this new collection you will enlarge your horizons . Modern dining room furniture and complements available in a brand new technique finish: open pore lacquer. What does it mean? Simple yet ingenius...the wood is left with its original grain while it is lacquered following special steps which allow to see the grain of the wood yet to have it colored in many different tones.












Available in a wide selection of colors: white,black,dark brown,dark grey, beige, ivory and many more. Plus in all colors of RAL the international standard colors palette. The collection include fixed or extendible dining room tables, modern buffets and cabinets.

Mix and match this new colored open pore lacquer finish with the high gloss lacquer or mat lacquer colors of our standard collections, combined it with glass doors or decoupage finish.

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Frog Furniture

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This guy makes all sorts of stuff out of old corks... check out all his stuff here

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The new dimensions of outdoor furniture

Well, you don't have to be that "extreme".

You can easily enjoy your modern outdoor furniture in the comfort of your patio or pool area, in your backyard or in a modern hotel and resort gateaway. These last few years have been a booming market for the outdoor living furniture which has fastly turned into sophisticated design outdoor collections aimed to enhance and embellish outdoor areas of privately owned home or modern hotels and resorts.

A luxury addendum to any patio and pool area, gardens and outdoor entertainment spaces.

Especially showcased in luxury modern hotels, outdoor bar lounges and outdoor restaurant dining areas it now follows a minimalistic design concept keeping functionality at its best.

Different collections follow a unique path: synthetic fibers are hand woven to insure durability and firmness, different colors are mixed or matched with high tech upholstery specifically design for quick dry outdoor use or fire retardant use. Modern patterns and colors.

Stackable chairs and armchairs with matching dining tables, comfortable outdoor sofas with matching armchairs and side tables, stackable chairs and lounge chairs for patio and pool.

Whether you need to furnish a patio, a terrace a pool area or an hotel outdoor space .

To get more information about our modern outdoor furniture log into http://www.momentoitalia.com/ You will find a wide selection of modern outdoor tables and chairs, modern outdoor lounge chairs, modern outdoor sofa furniture, modern pool and patio furniture, restaurant furniture, hotels and resorts furniture.

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Amazing Chair

Check out this amazing flexible chair! Great fun.

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Love this idea!

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More good stuff

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Amazing Expanding Table!

I can't take the credit for this one but I hope you'll appreciate the work that must have gone into making this amazing table!

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Peter Callesen

Check out more of Peter's amazing work here

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Italian furniture goes further .....modern art and visual challenges

Our new wardrobe collection is out! Actually the right name for this supreme Italian furniture wardrobe collection is W-ART-ROBE! Because these wardrobes represent real pieces of art. We have injected our collection with advanced design, superb finishes and stylish minimalistic look. Now we like to add art to it.

When it comes to modern Italian furniture there 's something you wouldnt want to miss: get the total look which is able to put a glow on your bedroom or dining room are, to your lounge seating set or kitchen. Well now with this modern collection of wardrobes you have the perfect modern house 360 degrees! Nothing is left out!

But lets take a closer look to this surprisingly fine looking pieces.

6 DIFFERENT COLLECTIONS with a design concept featuring customised doors in a variety of striking motifs and visuals to give free reign to your imagination. The ample surfaces of the wardrobe fronts flaunt full size figurative and geometrical motifs, and bridge the gap between normally dull featurless furniture to create a novel highly individual environment. Innovation is also hidden in the inside , through a series of customizable options to better suits your storage needings.

This collection of wardrobes employs modern technology to reproduce large scale subjects on customised ample glass surfaces for extraordinary visual impact. This called screen printing technique is applied on the rear of the glass door to ensure a permanent finish and an easy maintenance.

So if you are really into art deco design, minimalistic shapes or modern neutral colors this is the perfect complementing furniture for the ultimate enchanting bedroom .

DAVID COLLECTION - celebrating Italian art

The spirit of Italian brought to the daily environment. Classicism fuses with modern design. Images of the famous sculpture David are screen printed into the glass to create a stunning effect. Available with 2 or 3 sliding doors. In both version screen print is on one door only. Glass is available in black, white, gunmetal or dove grey colors, while profiles are high gloss white, aluminum or brilliant aluminum finished. The screen print is black and white. The screen print technique is a technology which reproduces large-scale subjects on glass surfaces for extraordinary visual impact. The subjects are screen printed on the rear of the wardrobe doors to ensure a permanent finish and easy maintenance. Made in Italy.

JUNGLE COLLECTION - An inspiration of natural motifs, trees and palms for a charming atmosphere and a peace of mind.

Forest collection modern wardrobes. An evocative image that conjures to mind a "wild forest" as the ideal journey towards an unexplored territory. Natural shades of white or ivory are used alongside more persona, vivid colours. Forest is a romantic graphic image instilled with naturaleness and atmosphere. Appealing design with a high individuality. This modern wardrobe features two or three slidign doors modularity. Glass doors lacquered white,ivory or green with black and white screen-printed motif on white background. Profiles available in high gloss white lacquer, aluminum or brilliant aluminun.Made in Italy.

ESSENTIAL COLLECTION - Wood, mirror and dark greys mixed into chromatic effects. The "Essential" collection of wardrobe is a collection which enhance the colors and light of your bedroom through its horizontal chromatic effects which follow the opening of the doors.Available in a wide selection of modern colors, the product featured in the picture combines three sections with open pore effect lacquering in matt graphite and three sections of smoked glass with mirror finishing. Many different possibilities for the inside equipment. You can mix different wood finishes with many lacquered color glasses, and three kind of mirrors: regular,smoked or bronzed. Available with 2 or 3 sliding doors

PURE COLOR COLLECTION - from the colors of the desert and the cool tones of the sea. The "Pure color" collection express the colors of nature. In this featured product the colors resemble a sunset landscape on a sandy beach, the colors of the sun,water,sky and earth. The wardrobe doors are made of alternating colored glass in high gloss and matt finish. Colors: glossy dark brown,blue and cord colors, matt butter and yellow color. Another chromatic option is available in white,pearl,grey and red colors. Doors profiles available in glossy lacquered, aluminum or brilliant aluminum. Creative modern Italian design. Made in Italy.

Bright subtle colors characterize this beatiful wardrobe. A broad spectrum of delicate desert shades from white to sand and light grey. Calm relaxing tones create an atmosphere of harmony and piece for your modern bedroom. Italian furniture at its best. Profiles are in matt or high gloss lacquer. Contrasting matt and glossy effects. Different optional for inside equipments. Available with two or three sliding doors. Made in Italy.

YIN YANG COLLECTION add a lot of style to your bedroom furniture. The YinYang wardrobe proposes the balance between negative and positive in a unique way.This unique wardrobe features 4 sliding doors in lacquered crystal. Available in 6 sizes, and different colors combination such as: black/white, magnolia/moka, pearl/graphite. Profiles available in high gloss lacquer,aluminum or brilliant aluminum. Graphic art mixed to modern design

Momentoitalia , the right place for your modern Italian furiture
http://www.momentoitalia.com/

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