Creature Cuteitude

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October! 

Who: Bianca Strom of ReLove Plan.et and Enstasy Designs and Alter-Eco Clothing
What: Printed Art, Accessories and Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Nelson, BC, Canada
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ReLovePlanet
http://www.etsy.com/shop/EnstasyDesigns
http://www.etsy.com/shop/alterecoclothing
http://www.reloveplanet.com/
Why: A+++ for creative vegan cuteitude!

That wraps up a month of dazzling and darling vegan artistry...it's been fun getting to know so many new friends! Also a nice reminder to remember to buy with thoughtfulness, and to support kindness and compassion whenever you can. Many thanks to all you visitors...you are always welcome!

Happy Halloween and A Blessed Samhain! 

Flights of Fancy

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October! 

Who: Ruth Norbury
What: Textile Art, Hand Embroidery, Handmade Cards and Amigurumi
Where: Swansea, Wales, UK
Web: http://www.ruthnorbury.com/
Why: Vivid threads perfectly placed conjure up all sorts of birds and beasts from curious sparrows to perky finches to serenely swimming seahorses. Ruth uses a variety of fibers, colors and techniques to create these gorgeous velvety wonders. And her crocheted critters are awfully cute too!

Who: Aimee Baldwin of Vegan Taxidermy
What: Crepe Paper Sculpture
Where: Berkeley, CA
Web: http://www.vegantaxidermy.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/VeganTaxidermy
Why: It's paper, people! Paper! Aimee's work just tumbles me over with its meticulously remarkable craftsmanship. I love these feisty feathered friends!  :)

Happy Halloween and A Blessed Samhain!

A Happy Home

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!  (psst...the giveaway ends tomorrow night!)

Column 1
Who: Cadry Nelson/spikeandjezebel of Olive Pit Pottery
What: Handcrafted Pottery
Where: Iowa
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/OlivePitPottery
http://www.cadryskitchen.com/

Column 2
Who:  Gina Skillings of Clay and Fiber
What: Handcrafted Pottery
Where: Boca Raton, FL
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/claynfiber
http://www.ginaskillings.com

Column 3
Who: Veronica of concreta
What: Handcrafted Pottery
Where: Pietrasanta, Italy
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/concreta

Why: Surround yourself with compassion...and support vegan artists too!  :)

Strokes of Kindness

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October! 

Column 1
Who: Julia McNeely
What: Original Paintings       
Where: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Web: http://www.juliamcneely.com/

Column 2
Who: Sarah Moynihan
What: Drawings, Paintings and Sculptures       
Where: Lancashire, England, UK
Web: http://www.sarahmoynihan.com/home/

Column 3
Who: Kate Goldhouse
What: Animal Portraits       
Where: Boston, MA
Web: http://www.masterpiecepets.com/

Why: Beautiful paintings and drawings of our beloved companions remind us that sometimes it's all about them.  :)

Gypsy Heart Jewels

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October! 

Who: Khristan Gypsy Lamb of GypsyLamb
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Sacramento, CA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/GypsyLamb
Why: Because in heart and soul we are all curious wanderers.  :)

Nerdy Bears and Space Cats

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Michelle Cavigliano of My Zoetrope

What: Printed Art, Accessories and Handcrafted Plush
Where: Brooklyn, NY
Web: http://www.myzoetrope.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyZoetrope
Why: I want to hug each and every sweet little Zoetropian.  :)

The Imagination Collector

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Lisa Congdon
What: Illustration and Fine Art
Where: San Francisco, CA
Web: http://www.lisacongdon.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lisacongdon
Why: Feisty and fabulously talented, Lisa's work runs the gamut from paintings to pattern creation to hand-drawn illustration and even a jewelry piece now and then. Her colorific images are whimsy-filled and swirling with imagination! Lisa is also a collector of many things quirky and crazycool, and has documented it all in A Collection a Day...a superfascinating glimpse into her fantastical world. I admire her ginormous spirit and creativity, as well as her non-stop artistic energy!  :)

A Happy Harvest

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Jaime Shively of Crinoline Shop
What: Handcrafted Plush
Where: Whitehall, PA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrinolineShop
http://crinolineshop.wordpress.com/
Why: Jaime is slowly transmogrifying into a full-fledged vegan...yay! That includes now using felt from 100% recycled plastic bottles (no wool!) and soy based paints for her happy harvest of fruits and veggies and boisterous blocks o' tofu. Hop over and visit and give her some vegan love!  :)

Two on Tuesdays...For Your Many Moods

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Caroline Jones of Vegan Heishi
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Fayetteville, PA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/VeganHeishi
Why: For those minimalist days, when you just want a hint of cruelty-free color.

Who: Bridget Harvey
What: Handcrafted Jewellery, Objects and Textiles
Where: London, England, UK
Web: http://www.bridgetharvey.co.uk/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bhmakes
Why: Perfect for channeling your inner vegan cavegirl.  ;)

Soulful Swing...and a Giveaway!

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Jeri Olin and Sienna Kittelman of Zoe and Piper
What: Handmade Sterling Silver Gemstone Jewelry and Spiritual Gifts
Where: Phoenix, AZ
Web: http://zoeandpiper.com/
http://taostradinginc.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ZOEandPIPER
Why: Radiant and rare gemstone beads such as Mozambique Garnet and Green and Blue Apatite echo central messages of peace, love and serenity. I love the bright color combos and the supersweet swinging pendulums, and sales help support animal sanctuaries and compassionate charities...yay!  :)

It's treat time! The giveaway today is a $25.00 etsy gift card.
Just leave a comment on this post:
Mandatory...tell me your favorite Halloween costume as a child, or the best Halloween costume you've ever created, or just say "Boo!"
If you twitter or facebook or blog about the giveaway, leave the link in that comment and I'll give you a second entry.
Please make sure your blogger profile includes your email address, or include your email address in your comment.
The winner will be drawn at random on Halloween eve, October 31st at midnight (CT). I will contact the winner by email and she/he will have 72 hours to reply. I'll announce the winner on this blog post once they have been confirmed. Cheers!

..and who is the lucky one? it's bitt!
You are the winner of the $25 Etsy Gift Card!
Congratulations!

Happy Halloween and A Blessed Samhain! 

Luminous Bliss

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Nadi Spencer
What: Original Acrylics, Watercolor and Giclees
Where: Three Rivers, CA
Web: http://www.nadispencer.com/
http://www.dailypaintworks.com/Artists/nadi-spencer-3205
Why: Nadi's sun-drenched color-lush paintings depict the ordinary joys of life...so simple, so blissful.  :)

Creative Compassion

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Crafting4Cause
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Valencia, CA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Crafting4Cause
Why: Bling that sings with hope, optimism and lots of love for our favorite friends!

Gruesome Glamorous

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Tamsyn Martin/Velvet of VelvetVolcano
What: Spooky, Sweet and Sparkly Jewellery and Accessories
Where:  Camborne, England, UK
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/VelvetVolcano
Why: Jewels fit for a glamorous witch!  ;)

Here Be Vegan Dragons...Grrrr!

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Justin Gilbertson of Foggy Mountain Forge
What: Handcrafted Forge-Work
Where: Sooke, BC, Canada
Web: http://www.foggymountainforge.com/index.html
http://www.etsy.com/shop/FoggyMountainForge
Why: Garden trowels, chandeliers and vegan dragons...Grrrr!  ;)

Two on Tuesdays...I Spy Pandas and Pirates!

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Kala Hotakainen of Vegancraftastic
What: Handmade Bags, Accessories, Pins, Jewelry and Craft Patterns
Where: Saint Paul, MN
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Vegancraftastic
http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kala-hotakainen
Why: Because those little baby pandas charmed my pants off!  :)

Who: Lisa Coulson of Panda With Cookie
What: Handcrafted Plush, Prints, Ornaments and Wearables
Where: Portland, OR
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/pandawithcookie
http://pandawithcookie.blogspot.com/
Why: Because everyone needs a little pirate in their life.  ;)

Purple Spirit

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Spirit Day: Go Purple on October 19 for Spirit Day!
Spirit Day is the annual day in October when millions of Americans wear purple
to speak out against bullying and to show their support for
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth.

Column 1
Who: Barbara and Amy of Siamese Dream Design
What: Purple Vintage Hmong Embroidered Batik Cotton Hemp Long Skirt
Where: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SiameseDreamDesign

Who: Georgia of HorizonsEd3e
What: Large Crochet Necklace Pouch
Where: Detroit, MI
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HorizonsEd3e

Who: autumnkid
What: Fireworks at Twilight Goblin Hat
Where: NJ
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/autumnkid

Who: Cheri C. of Chéri Deméter
What: Purple Fleck Infinity Scarf/Cowl
Where: Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CheriDemeter

Column 2
Who: Georgia of HorizonsEd3e
What: Healing Aura Festival Crochet Halter Top
Where: Detroit, MI
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HorizonsEd3e

Who: Cheri C. of Chéri Deméter
What: Lilac Stripe Infinity Scarf/Cowl
Where: Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CheriDemeter

Who:  Teri Davis of Camille Wanders
What: Batik Hemp and Organic Cotton Shirt
Where: Mesa, AZ
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/camillewanders

Who: KingKoton
What: Earth Tie Dyed T-Shirt
Where: na
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KingKoton

Column 3
Who:  Teri Davis of Camille Wanders
What: Hemp and Organic Cotton Zipper Pouch
Where: Mesa, AZ
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/camillewanders

Who: KingKoton
What: Coral Reef Tie Dyed T-Shirt
Where: na
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KingKoton

Who: Barbara and Amy of Siamese Dream Design
What: Purple and Brown Balinese Batik Vegan Moccasin Boots Lace up Back
Where: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SiameseDreamDesign

Who: autumnkid
What: Tweedledee Wrap Skirt
Where: NJ
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/autumnkid

Design to the Rescue!

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who:  Christine Wagner of Design Specimen
What: Handmade Etched Copper Vegan and Animal Rights Jewelry
Where: Romulus, MI
Web: http://www.designspecimen.indiemade.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/designspecimen
Why: Devoted soul Christine is one very dedicated vegan! Her graphic design talents come shining through her etched copper jewelry, and her big heart donates a portion of her sales to the fabulous Sasha Farm Animal Sanctuary. I love the warmth of the copper along with the cheerful and fun fonts, and she happily does special orders in sterling silver too. Thank you Christine for so beautifully defending all those innocent chickens, pigs, kittens and cows!

So Very Merry

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who:  Ana Belén of Merry Blues Art
What: Ecofriendly Handmade Greeting Cards, Calendars & More
Where: Long Beach, CA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MerryBluesArt
Why: Lovingly created on on 100% banana paper, Ana's illustrations are so sweet and heart-twirlingly happy!

Dark Arts and Starrlight

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Starrlight Jewelry
What: Gothic Victorian Jewelry, Gifts And Home Decor
Where: Hawaii
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/StarrlightJewelry
https://www.facebook.com/StarrlightJewelry
Why: I can't pass up a good poison ring, can you? Especially if the maker is devoting her time, efforts and income toward her animal rescue and sanctuary, which is exactly what Starrlight does! Go visit her shop, see cool Gothic jewels. Go visit her facebook page, see zillions more pieces, supercute kittens and her current giveaway!

Reminders of the Simple Things

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Allison Cecil of Monkeys Always Look
What: Handcrafted Jewelry and Original Silverware Garden Markers
Where: San Diego, CA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/monkeysalwayslook
http://www.facebook.com/monkeysalwayslook
Why: Hand-stamped jewelry is everywhere and I really like Allison's twist on it. Substantial and solid rings, bands and necklaces stand up to everyday wear and speak secret messages inside and out. Reclaimed silverware marks your plantings or reminds you of simple things. Everything from the latitude and longitude of a special place for you, or the birth data of your children, or the names of you and your father or sister or beloved sweetheart...whatever spins your spurs!

Two on Tuesdays...Fierce and Radical!

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Kylie Bennett of Fabulously Fierce
What: Home Decor & A Slew of Embroidered Goodies
Where: Los Angeles, CA
Web: http://www.fabulouslyfierce.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/FabulouslyFierce
Why: Betty Crocker would so flip out in their kitchen.  ;)

Who: Aletha Oberdier of Radical Fringe
What: Freeform Crochet Bags, Cat Hats and More
Where: Detroit, MI
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/RadicalFringeX
Why: Psychedelic threads and devil cats!

Sheltered Moon

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who:  Verge and Nita DeShazo of Apache Moon Studio
What:  Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Athens, TX
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ApacheMoon
Why: Guitar picks and pillboxes featuring hand-engraved designs in reclaimed precious metals. Fun things like locket rings and peace kitty pendants. Bursts of color from Amethyst, Sapphire, Aventurine and Larimar. A variety of styles will appeal to just about anyone, and the proceeds from their very affordable jewels support their animal rescue and shelter efforts. Three cheers!  :)

Craving Crochet?

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Eslin Morris of dualchocolate
What: Handcrafted Crochet Jewelry, Accessories and Toys 
Where:  New Jersey area
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/dualchocolate
Why: Have a mugful of bear!  :)

Secret Strengths

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Kirra Springs of Osiris Jewellery
What: Handcrafted Eco Sterling Silver Jewellery
Where: Tyalgum, New South Wales, Australia
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/osirisjewellery
http://www.facebook.com/osirisjewellery
Why: Eco-friend and vegan maker Kirra's collection is strong and simple...made from recycled precious metals and ethical gems, and packaged in recycled materials too! I'm irresistibly drawn to her Illuminati collection...bold rings with secret inscribed symbols on the inside. Supercool!

Compassionate Tags

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Trudy Chalmers
What: Handcrafted Jewellery Design
Where: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Web: http://trudychalmers.tumblr.com/
Why: Quietly but stylishly proclaim your compassionate lifestyle with Trudy's sweet silvery jewels! You can find them at Sarah’s Place in Victoria, BC and Karmavore in New Westminster, BC. Love the "Vegan For Life" dog tags!  :)

The Balance of Imbalance

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Leanna Echeverri of Grateful Threads and The New Bohemian
What: Sustainable Organic Clothing
Where: Sunrise, FL
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Gratefulthreads
http://www.gratefulthreadsstudio.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Thenewbohemian
Why: Wildly free and imaginative, all of Leanna's designs are hand-dyed and handcrafted with a vibrant feel for the harmony of randomness found in nature. My inner renegade grooves on the radical asymmetry she uses in many of her pieces! Her Grateful Threads collection includes comfortable and creative hoodies and yoga pants, elegant dresses and sexy skirts. The New Bohemian is a separate shop, full of superfun skirts and dresses pieced together from upcycled garments and remnants from Grateful Threads...crazy cool stuff!

Two on Tuesdays...Wraps of Many Colors

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Sandy Mitchell
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where:  Devon, UK
Web: http://www.sandymitchell.co.uk/index.asp
Why: Sandy works wonders with all sorts of wires...enamelled, plated, aluminum and steel, then embellishes with glass beads in her twisted and woven works. Just jaw-dropping how spools of many colors can be spun in so many creative ways!

Who: Emily Dean of RaDree
What: Handcrafted Jewelry and Accessories
Where:  London, England and Bangkok, Thailand
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/RaDree
Why: Agates, Amber and Turquoise are featured in Emily's wraps and rings on faux leather. Sophisticated earthiness in a way, all those organic elements organized with tiny loops and stitches into timeless designs. Beautiful work!

Hidden Charm

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October! First up, meet Sam...

Who:  Samantha of The Secret Poesy
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: New Zealand
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSecretPoesy
Why: Sam's hand-stamped poesy and promise rings remind me of carefree afternoons wandering tiny hamlets out in the country. Her skull and spider pieces on the other hand are just plain superspookyperfect for this coming Halloween!