pure inspiration...

so this weekend is a long one, which means only one thing........... 'MONDAY MAKE DAY!!!!'

i am allowed the freedom, for one whole day, to hibernate in my crafty space and go wild with my imagination! i have a 'need to alter' pile of clothes at the bottom of my wardrobe, so these days usually start with me whipping out the ol' sewing machiene and having some bondage throughout the morning with my favourite little creation. This Monday i'm sharing my 'Monday Make Day' with a beautiful friend, miss nicole ranson. we plan on setting up in the autumn sun and getting creative whilst appreciating this stunning season outside!

I began browsing the internet (as i often do), to get some hits of inspiration from the 'oh so talented' artists we have floating around on this little globe. I definatly wasnt dissappointed and thought i'd share :)

1. boyfrengirlfren...

This funky little jumpsuit was created by the EXTREMELY talented lilian from a big old blanket! She makes something brand new every single week from new, recycled or digitally printed material and has such an amazingly creative blog that you neeeeed to check out by clicking right......... HERE!

(she also has an amazing online store so you can treat yourself with all of her pretty, handmade treasures)

2. Catherine Campbell...

...Catherine Campbell is an illustrator (an AMAZING illustrator) from Melbourne.

Her client list speaks for itself really...

Frankie Magazine, BILLABONG, womens weekly, VANS, Notebook Magazine, The Finders Keepers and the list goes onnnnnnnnn!!!

You can follow/check out her blog HERE!

Her website HERE!

And her online store HERE!

3. Etsy...

Etsy has SUCH an amazing thing going seriously... The following sentences have been pulled from their website, simply because they explain what they do so so well... WAY better than I could :)

'We are anthropologists of commerce. We’re curious about people and what they make, exchange and consume. By looking around at the stuff that matters to our lives, we believe we can understand more about what moves us as human beings...

Around the world, there’s a new clamoring to know the story behind what we buy — who made it, how, what route did it travel to our door? We’re here to tell these global stories, to introduce you to makers and collectors and the history of their goods... Like you, we’re bored by the artificiality and ugliness of most products out there. We endeavor to inspire you with the imaginative, the durable, the forward-thinking, the lovely, the comforting, the provocative.

Here on this blog we report on issues that matter to Etsy members — like supporting independent businesses and artists, eating well, living sustainably. Together we’re going to define what it means to live the handmade life, and how goods can relate to the common good.

Etsy is a beautiful experiment in restoring community and culture to our commerce. We are witnesses, diving deep into the waters of this marketplace and returning with tales about what’s emerging...'

So if you find yourself in the middle of a lazy day or simply have a few minutes to spare, please check out their wide-minded, alternative blog. It's filled the the brim with inspiration... :)

Website: click HERE!

Blog: click HERE!

(and be sure to check out thier 'how to' page!!'

And last but DEFINATLY not least...

4. Lark...

Lark is a family run business based in Daylesford (close to Melbourne).

They create the most stunning retro, funky, pretty little, gift worthy items that will honestly leave you wanting to start your chirstmas shopping already! :)

Website: click HERE!

Blog: click HERE!

...That's all i have for you at the moment guys and gals but have fun browsing and being inspired by these incredibly talented individuals.

Photos will be up of our 'Make Day' as soon as possible :)

Be blessed and get creative!!! xxx