Sunday, January 3, 2010

Check Out My Cute Custom Folk Art Owl!

I'll get to posting some crafts that "real" kids and moms, even soccer moms like me, can create!  But I happenned across these talented twin sisters and they trumped my original post.

I feel so lucky to have found Cortney and Kirsten, the Twin Indie Artists from Sabattus, Maine, who created my very own paper clay folk art "Indie" Owl -- this is a work-in-process pic, isn't he adorable?

From request to final product, they put this little guy together in no time and involved me in the process with convos, sketches, and pictures every step of the way.  No molds were involved -- my  "Indie" is handmade and one of a kind.  As they say with their creations, he's rustic and non-perfect which adds to his charm!

Cortney and Kirsten each have their own etsy shops as well as their combined efforts at http://www.indigotwin.etsy.com/.  Check out their adorable creatures: owls, snowmen, people, and heart sentiment sculptures - they custom create pretty much anything for you!

Cortney's other shop, http://www.bluehandcreative.etsy.com/   showcases her original art pieces, prints, and notecards.  Kirsten's Pottery, Tile Art, Linoleum Prints and Jewelry can be found at http://www.indigocrow.etsy.com/.
 
Love the owls of course, but really am inspired to see these sisters pursuing a dream together!  For those with sisters (or friends like sisters) give them a shout today!

What's next?  I've found a super cool new site where I am designing my own "Indie" fabric, FUN -- you can too!  




Friday, January 1, 2010

New Year's Resolution #1 -- Create a Blog -- CHECK!

DONE!  with 2 hours to spare.  Figured out how to create a blog!  You CAN teach an old dog new tricks.  New Year's Resolution #2 -- to keep up with it by regularly posting inspirational quotes, sites, stories, ... and other FUN stuff from the Indie Owl ..... cause Life's a HOOT!

First inspiration, Loran Scruggs and her one-of-a-kind Bottle Cap Tin Whistles.  Can't wait for my shipment to come in and you'll be able to purchase them at BottleCapCreations.  For now, check out Eric Beug's video featuring Loran in her studio.
http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/process-tin-toys-by-loran-scruggs-3375/#comment-70746.  Loran says she was inspired by Bobby Hansson's book "The Fine Art of the Tin Can" -- proving again what's old can be new again!
 
I got my inspiration this week, to begin, from the MomsofFaith Blog:  Faith and Business 101.  Link here.  THANK YOU Marilee, for the verse of this New Year's Day: 
 
Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3: 13-14