Five Fab Finds from Etsy by Crafted by Lindy

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Be Mine - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

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1. Handmade round beads Necklace - JullMade

2. Organic Valentine Dress for Girl - purepixie

3. Cup Cake Trio-5"x7" Fine Art Photograph - diemdesign

4. Heart necklace - red concrete and silver - lulubugjewelry

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5. His and Hers Set-Mustache & Lips Coat Racks - SpareTimeWoodDesigns

6. Sock Monkey Popsicle Soap - LoveLeeSoaps

7. vintage spectator pumps // 1940's - RococoVintage

8. French Macaron - themacaronqueen

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, son and daughter. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationery business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her own blog here]

For The Home - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

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1. ceramic buttons, neutral oyster satin finish, set of 6 - karoArt

2. Reservoir Dogs - Pencil Set - oneupdesigns

3. Home fabric Cotton Linen- " I Heart Pipe- Mustard - NewMomDesigns

4. Big Lemon Yellow Balls 6 Pcs - ThreeBlueBees

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5. Dancing Green Beans. 8x10 Fine Art Photo - joystclaire

6. Vintage Pyrex Mixing Bowls, Nesting Bowl Set - SaltCitySpice

7. 1960s Pink Nightgown. Mad Men. Lingerie - gogovintage

8. Mustaches Set of 12 - Magnets - theangryrobot

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, son and daughter. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationery business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her own blog here]

Rasterbating in the game room

Now that got your attention, didn't it?!

Sorry, it isn't as lurid as it sounds. It's actually a computer program that enables the user to print larger tiled versions of a photo or image. It's been around for a while and I've always loved the look. I finally have a wall and space big enough for a multi frame display. Here's what I did:

First, I chose a photo that was meaningful for us.  I thought it best to use one with lines and an interesting perspective. This photo was taken from the MOMA a few years ago on our family visit to NYC.

I downloaded The Rasterbator (it's free but be forewarned, it adds Bing to your tool bar which pissed me off). I chose the sizes I wanted: paper and pixel size and overall rows; downloaded the photo and it created a pdf of the photo in 12 sheets of paper.  I would have gone larger but 1) I'm cheap and didn't want to purchase more frames, 2) didn't want to use more ink and paper, and 3) wasn't sure I'd be happy with the end product.  I like the way it turned out so I'd definitely go bigger next time.

I bought 12 inexpensive 8x10 black picture frame (similar to these) from my local superstore. Laying out my images first, I cut them to size and inserted them into the frames.

I eyeballed the placement of the frames as I hung them on the wall. That was mistake #1 but I'm too lazy to actually measure and install.  So, although 12 hanging frames are up, there are about 27 holes behind them.  AND they were still hung at a slant.  C spent an hour fixing them, while cursing under his breath, on Sunday. Anyway, I love how they turned out.  When you walk into our game room, you see the overall layout from afar. What you can't see is that the images are dots, that's why it looks less vibrant than the photo. It has a much more graphic impact in person.
 
The fun thing is that we can change the image(s) anytime we want.  There are so many ways to make this look your own.  You could use thicker frames, white frames, hang the images closer together or farther apart.  I'd love to see what you do with this.

The game room is still a work in progress and on our list of renovation projects. There are skylights and windows throughout but very little ventilation.  This spring, we are going to replace the single paned windows with double panes that open.

We added a newly purchased military red cross flag next to the images. You can see it in yesterday's post.

 

Sophie had a fun interaction with the cow poster. Somehow she noticed it for the first time yesterday. You can see her funny interaction here:

Santa - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

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1. Vintage Christmas Seals 1951 Vintage Paper Ephemera Santa - dishyvintage

2. Vintage Santa Paper Mache Candy Container - 5gardenias

3. letterpress holiday cards (set of 10) - red santa with gold stars - shortgrassdesigns

4. Antique Christmas Santa Clause Ornament - VintageScraps

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5. santa mugs Japan set of 4 vintage holiday santa claus cups - TheGinghamOwl

6. Santa and Reindeer Silver and Gold Polka Dots Christmas Washi Tape Set - chickydoddle

7. Christmas- 5x7 Card- Santa Claus California Christmas Beach - Maddenphotography

8. Folk Art Santa Claus Hand Carved - TriestePrusso

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, son and daughter. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationery business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her own blog here] 

Do you see what I see

Several weekends ago I took my visiting BFF to Tahoe. We stopped by a tiny beach so that I could show her how clear the water is at the lake. This massive, bleached out uprooted tree was sitting by the water. I immediately saw several things when I looked at its roots. What do you see?

I see a wolf, an owl, and antlers.  Can you see them, too?  Or am does this confirm I'm crazy.  Don't answer that.

Turning my friend's photo into canvas art :: Rosenlof Photography + Easy Canvas Prints

In a previous post, I shared my photo turned canvas art by Easy Canvas Prints. I liked what they so much that I had them create another print for Chris' birthday. This photo was taken by my friend Mary Ann (Mary Ann Rosenlof Photography).

I hung the photo in our hallway to take the picture.  For perspective, the framed photo is 10"x10" and the canvas is 16"x20"

A few years back, when living in RI, we found this huge spider and web between two of our bushes. Mary Ann, always swift with her camera, shot a photo with Ethan in the back ground. This spider was at least two inches tip to tip.

Chris really liked this gift and now it lives in his office at work.  I love it when a plan comes together.  Thank you Mary Ann and Easy Canvas Prints.

Turning a photo into canvas art with Easy Canvas Prints

A few weeks ago, as I lay in bed creating a list of 'things to do,' I revisited the idea of having one of my photographs printed on canvas. I've considered this many times before but typically got stuck on which photo to use and what size to choose. The following day, I was serendipitously contacted by Brendan at Easy Canvas Prints asking if I'd consider writing a review about their product.

This isn't the first time I've been contacted to write a review.  However, it is the first time that I've been contacted by a company whose product genuinely interested me.  And the timing...  So, I agreed and placed my order.  I upgraded from an 8" x 10" canvas that I was offered to a 16" x 20" (so I did have some money at stake here).  I purposefully chose my red fire hydrant photo because of the depth of field, color, and details.  I had my canvas within the next week and was very pleased with the quality.  Here it is on my chartreuse (yes, crazy bright green - I love it!) studio wall. 

Their website is very user friendly.  Their prices are right.  Most importantly, I was very happy with the end product.  So much so, that I've recently ordered another one (follow-up to come).

My studio is still vastly packed up and messy. I do hope to show you more pictures of it as it becomes presentable.  This wall will eventually showcase many different prints, photos, art.  My "home is" print just above the canvas is in an 8" x 10" frame for reference.

Mustard - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

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1. Vintage Mustard Yellow Vinyl Ottoman - redpopshop

2. 1960s mustard yellow double handle box purse - TheArborVitae

3. Yarn Pom Pom Flowers-Mustard (5 flowers) - stephlovesben

4. Nature Photography - mustard yellow harvest gold autumn - CarolynCochrane

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5. Two vintage raindrop cups - thecupcakekid

6. SW BFL Sock Yarn in Mustard Yellow - tinydinostudios

7. 70's vintage mustard brown upholstery fabric - Peleda

8. vintage industrial mustard yellow interview room sign - epochco

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, son and daughter. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationery business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her own blog here]

Journey - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

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1. tribal belly dance skirt with black and white stripe ruffle - lspider

2. Gold Victorian Baroque Mirror - TheVintageParlor

3. Golden Meadow Fine Art Photograph - nikimilnsphotography

4. Watercolor Travel Illustration - A Perfect Evening in Rome print - JessicaIllustration

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5. Composition stones sea elements gradient fine art photo - zaiazoom

6. Vintage Suitcase Hard Side Leather Trimmed Mendel - keeky27

7. journey mid size Journal - BlueToad

8.  Chicago City Map Art Print- jenasuemaps

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, son and daughter. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationery business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her own blog here]

Ride On - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

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1. Red Ride - Fine Art Travel Photography - buckscountyframes

2. Tempo Cycling Cap - galstudio

3. Vive le Tour - Tour de France Cycling Decal - slaps

4. 1911 Antique Century Atlas Map of Northern France - bananastrudel

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5. Le Petit Bike Necklace by Rachel Pfeffer - luckyduct

6. Organic Bike Cruisers - Fat Quarter Bundle - worthygoodstextile

7. On the road, South of France - 8 x 10 - magalerie

8. Bicycle Fabric - Gray Hand-Drawn Original Design - auntjune

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, son and daughter. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationery business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her own blog here]

Green as Green As Grass - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

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1. dew - 8x10 nature photo - sarahreidphoto

2. Pretty in Apple Green --everyday purse with ZIPPERED closure-- - bayanhippo

3. Petite Felt Flower Pincushion Grey - JennMaruskaDesign

4. Talmud Quote - 8x10 Print - craftsanddogs

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5. green grass bookends UNFILLED - pillowhappy

6. Curious Cow - Fine Art Landscape photography print - honeytree

7. Thank you notes - Fresh cut grass - Set of 10 - khamm75

8. Cutting Edge Ladies t-shirt in Grass Green - Xenotees

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, son and daughter. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationery business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her own blog here]

Happy Happy Joy Joy - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

 

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1. pelei's lips - susansabophotography

2. duo of happy hand built porcelain mini trays .... set - clayswan

3. happy apple block print - amandakindregan

4. Heart Attack - ashleyg

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5. This is My Happy Place, Hand Embroidery in 8 inch Wooden Hoop - merriweathercouncil

6. The Lovely Ladies - Lips on Sticks - Set of 2 - whiskerworks

7. Vintage Mod Yellow Ice Bucket - circlethesquare

8. 8x10 - Love You - fine art photograph, unmatted - humboltstreet

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, son and daughter. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationery business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her own blog here]

Oh so Mysteriouso - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

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1. The Second Great Depression 5 x 5 Gothic mood TTV fine art photography print - shashamane

2. Queens of Style - Grace Original Ink Painting - hopelugo

3. Yawn Cats 5x7 Print - bawkbawk

4. Shower - Illustration Print 13x19 - nidhi

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5. accessories for you - okapiknits

6. Pirate headpiece 001 - lilifunambule

7. How everything began - Wedding invitation set -sthblue

8. todays meditation - couragemylove

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, son and daughter. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationery business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her own blog here]

Collecting Color :: Blue skies + sunshine = great start to the week!

Pergola above, originally uploaded by alamodestuff.

Happy Monday!

I hope you had a great weekend. It is actually beginning to feel like spring.

What do you have planned for this week?

[Edited to Add:  This is my first Collecting Color post for a  bi-monthly meet up hosted by Cyn at RiverDog Prints.  Got color and want to join us?  Stop by and link your Collecting Color post to the most recent one here.]

Sucker punches in the moving process

Not so itsy bitsty spider, originally uploaded by alamodestuff.

As I've been going through our "stuff" in preparation of selling the house, I feel like I keep getting sucker punched. At every turn there is a memory that has to be removed from the walls or packed away. This big guy was hanging from a chalk board just outside our kitchen. E made him in school several years ago. I can't keep him, or many of the saved art and school items because it's just too much stuff. So, I took this picture (as I will with other items I come across but must let go). I'm glad it is so much easier to catalog our lives through photography these days.

The "for sale" sign is in the yard today. It's sad. We have 6 house showings between today and Saturday. That's painful. I'm following the boys and the dog around wiping up every crumb they drop. That's crazy. Such is my life right now.

Happy hump day!

The Whole Wide World - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

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1. 5x7 Original Print - View from the Ballroom - marencelest

2. Vintage World Globe Post-WW2 1946 Deco Air-Age - UPSTARTS

3. Vintage Pear Stone Coasters - Set of 4 - TheRetroRoad

4. The World 2011 Political Typography Map - IScreenYouScreen

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5. Around the World Earrings - HandmadeShoppe

6. london ART PRINT, 10x8 - studiokmo

7. WORLD MAP - giant organic cotton cushion - mybeardedpigeon

8. Moth - heatherstevenson

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, son and daughter. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationery business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her own blog here]

All In A Row - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

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1. Red Brown Leather Cuff 18 rows - Kafuseleather

2. Dutch CANAL HUIS row of 5 - ochre, terra cotta, white - ARTISANIEeurope

3. brushstokes - screenprinted fabric in sunburst yellow - summersville

4. Reusable Snack Bags Set of 3, 1 Large, 2 Small Size Plain Eco Friendly - bleuroo

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5. row of cans print 8x12 inch - abbytrysagain

6. Garden Markers - Set of 4 - simplyprettyprints

7. Photograph - Pears In A Row - Food Fine Art Print - AmeliaKayPhotography

8. Fairytale Living - mirrored glass bunting - PamelaAngus

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, son and new baby girl. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationery business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her own blog here]

Antique Bicycles - posted by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

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1 . The Bicycle - Burlap Pillow Slip - Jolie Marche

2. New Orleans Photography, French Quarter Bicycle Picture - Briole

3. Antique Brass Vintage Cycle Pendant Necklace with Keep Calm Charm - Candy Tiles

4. Yellow Birthday Bike - Letterpress printed greeting card - Blank inside - Steel Petal Press

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5. Antique Penny Farthing Men's Cuff Link Set - The Green Daisy

6. Antique Bicycle Keyrack - Knob Creek Metal Arts

7. Victorian Bicycle - Original Design with Antique Illustration - Giclee Print - Kitschy Kitschy Cool

8. PRINT - Antique bike BLACK LINOCUT bicycle - The Big Harumph

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, son and new baby girl. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationery business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her own blog here]

Thinking about the year to come.

One drop, originally uploaded by alamodestuff.

Playing with my new macro lens that C got me for Christmas, I took some photos of ice and snow through our window. This photo surprised me with the one clear droplet on the right side. You can see the deck rail clearly through that one droplet of water.

This struck me as a great metaphor in life - interesting things may transpire when our focus is elsewhere.

This week has been one of reflection and renewal for me. I'm looking forward to the new year and all that it brings. I hope you're having a wonderful week also.