Moxie and Oliver

From the artist:  "My work is an incorporation of traditional leather techniques, and some of my own modern twists. The leather that I use is a thick, tooling leather. It is stiff on the first wear but softens up nicely. The thickness and strength of the leather means that, unlike most leather accessories it will last a lifetime.  My products are meant to be fashionable, but not trendy, so if you're in the market to purchase a belt, wallet, purse or another item that you would like to be able to use for the next ten to fifty years, you've come to the right place."  Find out more on my website:  www.moxieandoliver.com. My previous work can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxieandoliver/sets.  Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Moxie-Oliver/14709464940.

Grahtoe Studio

About these artists:  "We are Stacy & Kim of Grah-Toe Studio, a husband and wife team, artists living in beautiful Utah.   We have been creating together for many years. We are often inspired by nature, the amazing landscape shapes and colors here, as well as the places we travel."
Stacy is a wood worker. His attention to detail allows him to make things like a chain in a toothpick! He has been a sculptor as long as he can remember. He is the big hand in creating our hair forks as he does most of the wood cutting, shaping and sanding.
Kim has always been an artist as well and has a degree in studio art with a focus on pottery. Kim also loves making and wearing jewelry and hair art. Kim draws the patterns out for the hair forks and does most of the finishing.

"We love being full time artists and hair is a passion of both of us. We, both being long-hairs, realize the need for a smooth, well fitting product that does not pull or damage the hair or head in any way. We strive to make very unique and functional hair forks that are not prone to breaking. This started from my, Kims, need to find something to hold her thick hair.It seemed to break anything available for thick hair.  Our blog also features videos of updos that you can do with our hair forks, as well as an instructional video on HOW to use a hair fork if you never have!  http://grahtoestudio.blogspot.com/2011/05/some-bun-fun.html
You can also follow us on twitter @grahtoestudio;  also on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grah-Toe-Studio/202833224024  and also on handmadespark:
http://www.handmadespark.com/myspark/GrahToeStudio."

"Our studio got its name from a traveling experience..we drove from Florida to the west coast..the rock formations are amazing, some of which are called grottos. As christians, we believe that our artistic talents are a gift from God that we are grateful for all the way down to our toes! As we traveled and marveled we tossed these concepts around ,along with the amazing earth the Lord has given us to enjoy and we decided to call our studio Grah(from grateful) Toe( to our toes) ! So Inspired Creations from Grah-Toe Studio! "  You can also click through to the shop via the post title above.

Grazim

About this artist:  "My name is Grazina. I live in Lithuania- small beautiful country near the Baltic Sea. I discovered felting only a few years ago. Tried it, and felt in love with this craft. It's a very old tradition, that came back in our days in most modern ways and forms. At first look it might seam very complicated, but all you need is some time, patience, a little imagination, ideas, heart, passion and you can develope unique, handmade creations, that would decorate your home and make you smile.  I'm so happy to be able to share my work with you. Enjoy!"  
You can see more of the artists work here:    http://www.felt-ing.com/  shop:  http://www.etsy.grazim.com/  and check her out on facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Felting-By-Grazim/211414472242834?sk=wall

Leyla Navab ArtSilk

About the Artist:  Leyla Navab ArtSilk, located in Santa Monica, California, is a small business dedicated to creating high-end silk wearable art and accessories. Founded in 2006 by Leyla Navab herself, Leyla Navab ArtSilk has created and maintained a high standard of quality work and has been recognized in 2011 as a winner of The Niche Award; the highest recognition for crafts made in the United States. Leyla Navab ArtSilk’s mission is to make women feel unique, sophisticated, and connected to their individual beauty.

In 2007 Leyla Navab ArtSilk began showing in art and crafts shows and she has been featured in boutiques around Santa Monica, California; where all Leyla Navab ArtSilk items are born. Leyla Navab, a Fine Arts graduate who has accumulated over 30 years of painting experience, specializes in hand-painting silk with a brush. Silk is her canvas and each item is truly an awe-inspiring painting. The attention to detail given to all Leyla Navab ArtSilk items is unique and the colors created are unmatched in the silk painting industry. The gracefulness of the silks used by Leyla Navab ArtSilk gives the rich and exceptional colors three-dimensional life.  At Leyla Navab ArtSilk we strive to give our client a product that is genuinely made to make her feel graceful and elegant.  Visit the studio by clicking on the post title above.

Woodford Dell Designs

Statement from the Artist:  "I have been into art and making things my whole life. I love to carve, make quilts, sculpt and whatever else strikes my creative fancy. I mainly use limbs pruned from my own trees and also from my family and friends for spoons and other carvings. I put a lot of love and time into whatever I make. I don't like repetition too well, so all of my creations might be similar but never exactly the same."  To visit the artists shop, click on the post title above.

boutique id

Came across a delightful little design for carrying all of your tech goodies.  Cleverly disguised and nicely configured.  Click on the post title to go to the shop and see more for yourself.

colors by liza

really attractive accessories with a 'faux enamel' finish - read more about her artistic talents in her shop bio on artfire.  click on the post title to her shop.