Friday Finds 5.21.10

The end of May is upon us which mean one thing (well it means several things really but for the purposes of today's post it means one thing), Father's Day and graduations are fastly approaching. In today's Friday Finds segment we highlight some cool unique gifts for the dads or grads in your life. Happy Friday, hope you enjoy ;)

cufflinks

If your dad is like ours, the need to where cufflinks doesn't arise very often, but when it does why not have some fun with it? My personal favorite is a pair of silver links I have that are flickr images that switch between an angel and a devil depending on the angle but alas I digress. My point is that formal can still be fun and nobody displays that better than cufflinks. Cufflinks' work definitely brings a welcomed splash of fun and color to the formal scene. Below are a few of my favorites; to see more of cufflinks' work please check out his Etsy shop.









Toiluxe

Is dad a Casablanca fan? Is your new grad always playing poker? If you know what they like but don't know what they have look no further than Toiluxe. Toiluxe brings art to the wash room, creating one of a kind toilet seats and switch plates that will make the perfect gift for the dad or grad who has everything. To see more of Toiluxe's unique and awesome work swing by her Etsy shop.









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Who doesn't like Ol' Blue Eyes? What better way to remind your dad or grad that they've got the world on a string than with our tribute to Frankie? Francis Albert, we salute you. To see more of our tributes please visit our Etsy shop.






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Friday Finds 3.05.10

Welcome to this week's segment of Friday Finds. This week our senioritis has turned into a case of Aliceitis, we're all mad here! We have found several artists who pay homage to Alice while we pay tribute to the Famous Senior who introduced all of us the world of Wonderland. Happy Friday!

Sandygrafik

The first Sandygrafik's piece that we saw was actually a Little Prince tribute so we were pleasantly surprised to find that she also has a line of prints inspired by Tim Burton's Alice. We really like Sandygrafik's illustrations; her use of color as well as light and darkness, they most definitely have a magical feel. To see more of Sandygrafik's work check out her Etsy shop or her blog.










Dollface Lala

Guess you could say that Dollface Lala's big eyed art caught our eye ;) Dollface Lala's Alice sports her signature big eyed style and seems to make us wonder what mischief is to come. To see more of Dollface Lala's cool style be sure to stop by her Etsy shop or her blog.









Camille Rose Garcia

We heard about Camille Rose Garcia's illustrated version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland probably about a month ago. Last week while running through a Borders we finally saw the book on display and had to stop to take a peek, wow! We thought the illustrations in this version are wild; a little crazy, a little dark, perfect Wonderland. For more info on Camille Rose Garcia's new illustrated version of Lewis Carroll's classic pop by her site.




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Lastly, our tribute to Alice and the genius that was Lewis Carroll. To see more of our tributes please visit our Etsy shop. Oh my ears and whiskers, how late it's getting! We'll see you next Friday for some more Friday Finds.






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Featured Artist :: Jewelry by Tara

This week's featured artist is Jewelry by Tara!

Jewelry by Tara - Unique Handcrafted Jewelry With a Vintage Twist

Senioritis: What’s your name, and where are you located?
Jewelry by Tara: Tara Van Stelle, San Diego, CA
Senioritis: San Diego, awesome, we love San Diego!

Senioritis: Can you give us a brief bio, please?
Jewelry by Tara: I have been selling online/offline for almost 11 years at craft fairs, in all 4 of my Etsy shops; Jewelry by Tara, Graphic Design by Tara, Supplies by Tara, Sewn by Tara, 2 eBay shops, and my own personal website. At this time only the Jewelry and Graphic Design shops are open. I have a certificate in antiques/vintage appraisal and I am currently taking classes in advanced Graphic Design.
I was born and raised in New York City and transplanted to sunny California. When I'm not creating I am a WAHM, wife of 14 years,mother of 2 boys and 4 rescue chihuahuas, and a vegan. I also volunteer for Jewish Family Services to visit the elderly.
Senioritis: Ah a native New Yorker, excellent! It sounds like you certainly have your hands full with 2 boys and 4 chihuahuas running around; it's great that you find the time to do all your crafting and run all your shops/sites.

Senioritis: Tara, you have over a decade of experience selling your work both online and in person. How would you describe your style to someone you just met if you only had a few words?
Jewelry by Tara: pretty,shabby,altered,Kawaii
Senioritis: We had to look up Kawaii but now that we know what it means we agree 100% =)



Senioritis: What’s your favorite color?
Jewelry by Tara: Pink.
Senioritis: We did notice that there's quite a bit of pink in your shop banners and on your site ;)

Senioritis: Are you a righty or a lefty?
Jewelry by Tara: All righty.

Senioritis: Do you have a favorite quote?
Jewelry by Tara: "If it Ain't Broke, Don't Fix it!" I have no idea who coined this one but it's so darn true, especially when creating, you have to know when to stop!
Senioritis: We have no idea who said it either but they're definitely words to keep in mind as we create. We rather not talk about the number of times that we try to tweek a design and hours later we ultimately just go with our original idea :0



Senioritis: If you could have lunch with any famous person, past or present, who would it be?
Jewelry by Tara: Hmmm, well I don't have a famous historical or political figure in mind. I suppose I'd like to have a few choice words with Hitler ending in an arsenic dessert... But if I had to choose from one of my favorite people I'd really like to eat lunch with either Morrissey from The Smiths or James Masters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Strange I know, but these are the people I grew up with and love.
Senioritis: Man, we haven't seen Buffy in ages. We kind of liked the movie better than the tv series, probably because Paul Reubens was in it ;)

Senioritis: Do you have a favorite cartoon?
Jewelry by Tara: I love Scooby Doo forever! My kids and I still watch all the new movies that come out with the characters. I also love Sponge Bob, The Grim Adventure's of Billy and Mandy, Dexter's Laboratory, and the adult ones; Family Guy and Simpsons.
Senioritis: Wow, can't believe we found another Billy and Mandy fan!! That has to be one of the greatest cartoons ever made, Maxwell Atoms' work rocks. Dexter's Laboratory is awesome and Scooby Doo is a classic as well; great selections all around! For those of you that have not been privileged enough to witness Billy and Mandy first hand, you can check them out here.



Senioritis: Tara, where do you see yourself and your empire in ten years?
Jewelry by Tara: I've always wanted to own my own "handmade" brick and mortar shop so I'm hoping to see that dream come true. I'd like to keep learning and advancing in all the creative fields; graphic design, jewelry, writing, etc.
Senioritis: After viewing your work across various mediums and talking with you for a while we have no doubts that you can make it happen. Best of luck with your brick and mortar shop!

Senioritis: Where can we find you on the web?
Jewelry by Tara: Graphic Design by Tara
Jewelry by Tara
Graphic Design by Tara Blog
Jewelry by Tara Biz Blog



Senioritis: Before we wrap up, would you like to give any shoutouts?
Jewelry by Tara: So many people have supported me on and off Etsy. I'd love to thank everyone personally, here are a couple my closest online friends:
The Juicy Peach aka Crescent Moon Creation
Mangogyrl Design


We’d like to give a huge thank you to Tara for giving us a glimpse into her empire. Please check out her fantastic jewelry work at her Etsy shop. Please take a look at Tara's design work and services as well, Graphic Design by Tara.

Stay tuned for another Featured Artist interview next Wednesday!