Psycho For Halloween.

I have a Halloween confession to make. Despite my passion for scary movies, I've never actually seen "Psycho". Maybe someone should send me this card, from Creeper Jess, as a reminder.

Norman Bates postcard. Yeah, that's creepy.

Theme Of The Week: Halloween.

Season 2 of "The Walking Dead" is upon us. And that means it's time to gear up for a barrage of gruesome zombie deaths!

The actors are also anticipating gruesome zombie deaths!
(Photo courtesy of Bad Haven)

Admittedly, it took us a while to get excited about Halloween. But now, we're officially ready to be scared! So bring on the werewolves, vampires, ghosts and of course, zombies!

"Zombie Love Wedding" print, from Beat Up Creations.

Brain necklace, from Blue Bayer Design.

Zombie paper silhouette, from Paper Cuts By Joe.

"Creeping Terror" original drawing, from Justin Durand.

Tiny Messages.

Sending clear, concise messages is an effective way to communicate. In related news, sending super-tiny messages is an excellent way to be eco-friendly...and romantic!

Tiny message in a bottle, from Luxely.

Designing The Perfect Beer.

We've never homebrewed our own beer. But we appreciate the satisfaction that must come from crafting your very own brew. Surely, it makes the end-of-the-day cold one that much more rewarding.

"Project Beer" blank card, from Architette.

Art School.

Photography:

Photograph, from Irene Suchocki.

Sewing/Embroidery:

Embroidered textile canvas, from Laura Amiss.

Origami:

Paper swan, from Ruti's Roots.

Printmaking/Letterpress:

Letterpress card, from Letterpress Delicacies.

Numbers Game.

Vintage flashcard garland, from Sushipot Parts.

Upcycled flashcard notebooks, from Saratops.

Library card notebooks, from Crab Apple Design.

Vintage set of 20 flashcards, from Artful Vintage.

Color Study: Royal Blue.

Vintage glass bottle, from Letterhappy.

Hand cut topography card, from Crafterall.

"Stella" polymer clay figurine, from Bonjour Poupette.

Screen printed tea towel, from Helen Rawlinson.

Recycled bicycle clock, from 1 By Liz.

Color Study: Honeysuckle.

Asymmetrical top, from Moon Halo.

Vintage swan planter, from Harlow Monroe Vintage.

Heart cutouts, from Gardenmis.

Pink elephants print, from Aldari.

Coffee mug cozy, from Natalya's Studio.

Shop Profile: Ink Whimsy.

Let's put it this way--the term "paper goods" doesn't do Ink Whimsy's Etsy shop any justice. With so many colorful and imaginative notebooks, paper garlands, recycled map envelopes and stickers to choose from, we're thinking paper greats may be the more appropriate description.

Patterned notebook, $5.

Vintage map sticker seals, $4.50.

Color burst paper garland, $9.

Pennant notebook, $3.50.

Set of 10 vintage map envelopes, $11.

Part of our week-long "Colors" series. More finds all this week!

Favorite Vintage Find #2 - The Whiskey Label Lot.

I love drinking whiskey. I love taking in the smell of a freshly poured glass of whiskey, on the rocks (just 1 ice cube, please). It's actually quite relaxing--and enjoyable.

Labels, lots and lots of labels.

On a recent trip to the Oregon coast, Jody and I visited a local antique mall (surprisingly void of shoppers). After a few minutes of private perusing, we happened upon a huge lot of unused, vintage whiskey labels. I was instantly drawn to how amazingly cool the fonts and colors were:

I scooped up the entire lot and happily paid the modest asking price. Honestly, I had no idea what I was going to do with them. But they were simply too beautiful to pass up. And when it comes to vintage finds, I go with my gut.

Eventually, I sold them all through my Etsy shop. I was sad to see them go. If I ever find more, I'm keeping them. Aside from being extremely collectible, they'd make great little framed art pieces.

Do you have a favorite vintage item that you've lost (or sold) over the years?

Shop Profile: Le Animale.

"Walralope" Moleskine notebook, from Le Animale.

We love "Le Animale". Self-described as quirky, fun and unique, Le Animale's shop features one-of-a-kind notebooks, animal art, miniatures and more. And even if you don't know what a "walralope" is, we're pretty sure you'll find something you love. Trust us, there's awesomeness abound in this shop!

Dear Deer.

Mixed media deer art, from Coco de Paris.

Theme Of The Week: Featherette Favorites, Part VI.

Custom map portrait, from Map Portraits.

Like any great sequel-driven movie, we're taking it one step further. Think less "Fast and the Furious" and more "Harry Potter", here... And while our "Featherette Favorites" series may not be as recognizable (and wildly successful) as J.K. Rowling's money-making machine, we do think we've stumbled upon quite a few inspirational finds.

So without further ado, we bring you Part VI of our "Featherette Favorites" series! Enjoy--and have a wonderful week!

Theme Of The Week: Gifts For Dad.

"Crown Card", from Present and Correct.

Dad. The go-to guy. Need someone to mow the grass, kill a bug, unclog the toilet, play a game of catch, walk the dog or catch a ride to the mall? How about some help buying that first car of yours? Or perhaps you need an amateur photographer to document your graduation ceremony? No worries folks, dad is here.

Memories of dad's deeds are abundant, to say the least. And despite his shortcomings (the barbecue gone awry or the numerous, embarrassing fashion disasters), dad is the constant. Seriously, what's not to love about a guy who's been wearing the same outfit since 1981?

This week, we celebrate the awesomeness of dads. We'll spotlight the coolest handmade and vintage Father's Day gifts/finds. We'll also share a few infamous dad-related tales--and believe us, there are many to be told!

Enjoy our "Gifts For Dad" week--Happy Father's Day, Dads!

Walk This Way.

Hand-cut 'evolution' silhouette, from Jessica Alpern.

Counting The Street Lights.

"Lost Highway" photo print, from Catherine Nunnally.

Hand-painted, vintage train case, from Get Ready Set Go.

Map coasters, from Hands Workshop.

"Farewells Are Difficult" collage, from Living Feral.

As a kid, many of my memories from road trips past were the sights I saw while laying down in the back seat--tree tops, clouds, rain on the windshield, or even the occasional pattern of passing street lights. I wonder how many miles passed as I stared out the back window...

Part of our extended "Road Trip" series. More finds (and memories) from the road, all this week!

Setting Up Camp.

Mini notebook, from Campfire Chic.

Vintage map paper ornaments, from Ink Whimsy.

"Trailer in the Trees" archival print, from Rachel Austin.

Vintage plaid thermos, from Cathode Blue.

Serious road trippers know that camping is an essential skill. Sure, it saves you loads of money. But there's more to it than that. Where else can you swap ghost stories, read a book beside the warmth of a fire, sip a bit of cocoa and set your eyes on a magnificent, starry sky?

Part of our week long "Road Trip" series. More finds from the road, all this week!

A Few Of Our Favorite Creatures.

Felt chipmunk, from Royal Mint.

"Mikey The Penguin" card, from Laura Kedro.

Dragons in the forest (giclee print), from Andy Kehoe.

Gray mouse (fabric doll) with dotted blue socks, from Timor.

We love creatures of all shapes and sizes. We love cute, felted creatures. We love dragons in a forest. We love mice with blue, polka-dotted socks. But most of all, we absolutely love when little penguins get punched in the stomach. Admit it, you do too!

Part of our extended "Featherette Favorites" series. More faves all this week! See ya soon!