Poshmama Article Crafty Moms make great bloggers!

Browsing blogs is a fun pastime. And browsing craft and handmade blogs is MY favorite pastime minus the obvious (lol). This week I am dedicating this article to one artist. Kimmy Steckler has an Etsy shop ksteckler.etsy.com but it was her blog that truly caught my eye. A blend of family & fun, her blog exudes a talented artist & great mom.

The pieces below can be purchased at her Etsy shop, but trust me, reading her blog will make you smile. :) She uses a mixture of new fabric with recycled & vintage to create everything from toys & clothes to home decor - you name it - she can make it! It's not just her craft that will keep you hooked, just search her blog from cover to cover and you will see its her humor, family pics and fun ideas that really draw you in to a world of crafty fun & flair.

Here are a few of her fabulous pieces(as well as the above apple):

Feel free to browse through her addiction to fabric, fun recipes for edible play dough & her creative approach to felt - a tried and true element of the art world since we were all in kindergarten cutting out our Halloween pumpkins. Kimmy has taken a simple craft and made it an art. Enjoy!

Cheers!

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Soon to be found at the Willow Tree Shop!

Hello all! I am proud to say that soon you will be able to purchase my pieces at the Willow Tree Shop in Scranton. Here are scarves that I have made especially to sell there. If you would like to purchase one online (b/c you aren't local) Please just email me at meg@kissmystyle.com and I can pick it up for you from the shop and mail it out! Otherwise, Please stop by the Willow Tree Shop!

Here is a sneak peek of some of the new scarves!

Poshmama Article Fall means spice!

Fall is here & it’s time to switch out your summer wardrobe with you fall & winter one. This is the time to look through what you have & see what you need to spice up your existing wardrobe. With today’s economy, purchasing a whole new wardrobe isn’t in the cards, however picking up some new & trendy accessories is definitely an option! So why not shop Handmade?!

Here are a few fun finds to help you spice up your wardrobe!

The Artist of pirilamporiscado.etsy.com makes some of the most beautiful & unique necklaces I have ever seen. What a find this shop has been! Hand treated felted wool has been transformed into amazing accessories that brighten up any outfit. Hand felting is such a skill – it requires patience and precision.

This soft necklace (Necklace .099) is a prefect example of both! Made of pure merino wool this piece has 22 hand felted beads (6 small + 8 medium + 8 large) with the predominant colors being brown, blue, beige and deep red. Perfect for fall!

The Ice Blue Nuno Scarf by FeltInspired's shop is absolutely breathtaking! This piece is a blend of silk and merino fibers and was applied onto magenta silk chiffon with a subtle tone-on-tone swirl in this hand felted scarf.

Scarves are such an amazing accent piece – they can work as warmth & style with a coat or as a decorative accent to a sweater or top. I love mixing a decorative scarf with a plain top to add pizazz! The colors in this scarf are so soothing and crisp; they would spice up jeans or add flair to a suit. Beautiful!

I close out with an artist true to my heart – suffering from a passion I too have – the obsession & love of fabric! http://en.dawanda.com/shop/cottonpurr (aka JoJo) designs, sews & assembles all of her pieces and her photo’s are taken by her dear husband – talk about a love of the Handmade Community!

This wristlet/ purse, holds all your major needs – money, lipstick, cell & more!

The measurements are 10.5" x 5.75 with a 12" strap. Interfacing has been used for extra strength & durability. * Flower pin is removable!

Posted by Meg of Kiss My Style

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