Summer: Art for Kids, Gifts for Me

Meet the Ramblings 

The Rambling Raccoons share a love of adventure, dance, swimming and 

a taste for salty treats, they're living ! la dolce vita ! 

I want to see them on fabrics, wallpaper, gift wrap, tableware, and more.

I think there could be some cute story lines for these characters, too.

Meet Caramel

Claude

Little Rocco

Sammy

Lizbet

Mr Rambling and Sally

Chip

This is Dogs, mostly... I think this pattern would make fun gift wrap or pet bedding :)

Both designs were just added to my Society 6 Shop as prints

* Take a look *

Plus, if you buy something by midnight tonight, the Shipping is FREE!

Caitlin Wicker

Last Sunday I went to the Renegade Craft Fair,

now held in East River State Park in Williamsburg. 

I didn't spend as much time browsing as I have in years past, but 

I wanted to mention some favorites. 

Caitlin Wicker creates these precious one-of-a-kind stuffed animals.

My photos do not do justice to the fine craftsmanship and 

charm of each animal. For that, you should visit Caitlin's site.

I bought these 2 hats from Phil & Sara of Rocks and Salt

Their etsy shop has many designs from which to choose & in different sizes.

When my friend saw me in this red one, she went back for one herself :)

I would pose in it, but it looks good on bear.

I love the Viva Zapata bags and wallets designed by

Tania Carol-Lugones! Each one is made from the same vinyl used 

on bus seat covers in Buenos Aires, the colectivos. 

Tania couldn't have been more fun & charming to chat with and

by coincidence, she is good friends with one of the

coolest women I know, Ximena Diego :)

Above, is the bag I chose. I love love love it!

I also bought some cute fabric from Jumping Birds.

Granted, my enthusiasm outweighs my ability to sew, but ya never know.

My other faves at the fair included charms & necklaces by Oceanne, 

notebooks by MyZoetrope (i bought "Spiffy" the fox)

stuffy historical figures by Late Greats

Can you guess who these greats are?

and pillows & custom pet pillows by Broderpress *a must see for pet owners!

My friend, Robin took this picture of me with my painted door at If I Were A Toy store

in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.

Stop by this awesome shop for great toys, games, puzzles, gifts & kids' cuts.

Make sure to say Arghhhhh to Pirate Bear and his buddies in search of hidden treasure!

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Have a great week!

xo, A