Online: Sleepy King on Etsy

In my never ending search on Etsy for new ideas and creative designers I came across a shop called Sleepy King. The recent rand depreciation against the US dollar has curbed my online spending habits somewhat, but it is still nice to browse...

Shop owner Savannah Carol purchased her sewing machine at the start of 2009, after the birth of her son. She wanted to make toys for him in her spare time, and got so obsessed with making the toys that she started Sleepy King in April 2009. She has been a full time sewer since then.

Here with some of my favourites:

Days to new Lovilee

Online: Valentines inspiration

I found Skippy Designs on Etsy, and it made me feel warm and fuzzy inside looking at the phodies on sale. Shopowner Mandy Lynne, a photographer in Springfield, USA's portfolio is truly inspiring with the tranquil and peaceful feel that she creates.

Love is often portrayed in reds and whites, but I think it should rather be in pastels, marshmallows and turkish delights. Visit the shop on Etsy for more photographs and be inspired!

Online: A card for my valentine

It is my first Valentines day being married and I am rather indecisive on whether to give a printed or handmade card. There are some really neat cards available on etsy, here with some of my favourites:

Printed:

  

  

Top row: all by Colette paperie (US shipping only)

Bottom row: all by Zuq and Zoe (these files are emailed in PDF so that you can print them yourself)

Handmade:

  

  

Top row: all by Rosengarten

Bottom row: all by Little Bea studio

Online: "I Do" the cherry on top

I have seen everything from aliens, Lego and even the Corps' Bride that you can use for a wedding cake topper! The latter might not be an ideal start to your journey :). Here with some of the ideas and suppliers that I managed to find on etsy as well as a photo of my own wedding cake toppers in July 2010.

Here with a photo of my own wedding toppers, I made the little flags with words myself, using a toothpick and a little pearl bead at the top of each one. I ordered the dolls from Goosegrease on Etsy and personalised them myself as well.




Formal

    

From left to right: Love by Buttons N more buttons, Naked Lovebirds by sweetie caketopper (also salt and pepper shakers), Transparent purple color butterfly by Butterfly bazaar, customised wedding couple by Subtle Details, dragonflies by Clear cut crafts 2007, Love by Blue butterfly design.

Not so formal





From left to right: I carry your heart with me by Cottonbird designs, Benedict and Louise by Lesley Wellington, True love by dear Jes , We Do by Bragging bags, Love by Crafty pagan, Custom lovebirds by Country Squirrels RUS,


Cartoon


    
All of the above by Kikuike

Online: You + Me

What a lovely idea for a wedding! I first saw the idea on Roula & Schalk's wedding photographed by Melanie Wessels (also my wedding photographer) and had to go looking for a supplier. Sjengraving is a company on Etsy that does custom engraving on stones, check out their shop for more great ideas!

 

Online: Volume 25

One of the most inspirational and fab art you can get is from a shop called vol25. All art can be purchased from their Etsy shop and is printed on  archival natural white canvas. I have three still in need of framing, with the last one being my favourite...

  

Decor: Birds on a wire

I received my Elgarbo's art picture back from the framers. Check out the shop on Etsy, there are many to choose from and some good specials to help you start your collection.