Poppytalk A ZINE
HERE COMES THE SUN SUMMER TIMES AT POPPYTALK HANDMADE
Eye Poetry - Umbrella photographic print
the wallpaper files -Seaweed original drawing
Alysia Cotter - photographic print
Yellow Button Studio -You are my sunshine print
opposite:The Lovely Harbour -Indian Ink Zen Stones AHC - Moon Bracelet
Opposite: AtelierGilet geometric brooches and mini-cities hopscotch Fifi Du Vie - Today is Going to be a Great day - Mini Print
leather wrap bracelet, lebenslustiger OPPOSITE: Lettergirl Handwritten Address Stamp
Handmade Julz - Anchor Adjustable Bracelet Creative Thursday - Baby Whale Print Opposite:Blue Sparrow Press - Anchor Stationery
SUMMER TIMES AT POPPYTALK HANDMADE SUMMER TIMES AT POPPYTALK HANDMADE SUMMER TIMES AT POPPYTALK HANDMADE
Jack and Ella - Summer Time Stationery
1canoe2 -Pack Your Bags Notepad
Rachel Ann Austin - US Print
Bayou Bohemian - Festival Spirit Pouch
Collage Lab -Vintage Photo Pack
Anna Joyce - Lollipop Flowers Canvas Pillow
Aisyah Ang -We Will Meet Again painting
Salt Labs - Paris Pillow Cover
thebeadgirl (studio jewel) - Leather and silver bracelet
Showpony -Yes/No Flipside Cushion
Samantha French -Dive in; large print
Serena Olivieri - Pink Cut Notebook
Serena Olivieri - Pink Cut Notebook
Tovicorri - Chevron_Navajo Bracelet
Wee Gallery Safari Stamp Set.jpg
COLOR BLOCK
PASTELS, CORALS + GOLD - A SUMMER DIY
By Penelope and Pip
SPARKLY PASTEL COASTERS
Color blocking is, as you know pretty fantastic! Dress up your table and impress your color block fancying friends with this sparkly D.I.Y! Step 1: Mask off half of each coaster diagonally. Step 2: Using a different color for each coaster, paint half of each coaster and leave to dry. Step 3: Depending on your paint's drying time, come back and give each coaster another coat so the colors are crisp and thick. You could actually leave the coasters like this with the wooden side exposed and then finish with a clear varnish. However, we like a bit of
ABOUT PENELOPE + PIP sparkle, so if you do too, it's time to add the gold! Step 4: Mask off the painted side (this time, be sure they are completely dry or the paint will peel when the masking tape is removed). Now spray paint each side using a gold spray paint. Allow to dry and remove the tape. Step 5: Varnish each coaster with a clear lacquer to protect them from any liquid.. Now all you need to do, is invite some friends over for drinks!
Rachael is an illustrator from Brisbane, Australia and is the creator of the whimsical world of Penelope and Pip. You can sneak a peek at her illustrations and see what other projects and adventures are inspiring her on her blog too penelopeandpip.com etsy.com/shop/PenelopeandPip penelopeandpip.com/blog/
Weathered Silo - A Collection No. 9 Print
Wind & Willow - Wooden Salad Bowls
Land(e)scape Tilly Niel - Thistle Brooch
HANDMADE weddings
Loop Loft - Cake Topper
Jorgensen Studio -Sterling Silver Ring
d. Sharp - Glitter Raindrops
BerinMade - Ampersand Cards
Fair Morning Blue - Santa Fe Blanket Card
Peaces of Indigo - Boho Charm Bracelet
Debbie Carlos - Flower Poster
Tastes Orangey -Three, large sewn print
All the Luck in the World - Pretty Postcards
All the Caposhi Luck in- the TealWorld Cube Cut - Pretty Earrings Postcards
Amanda Blake - Rebecca wore a dress of wildflowers print
Lucy Snowe Photography - Lawn Chair
daddy-o!
Crywolf - Spirit of the Wolf Tshirt
Ooh Pretty Shiny (Laura Evans Photography) - Photographic Print
Irena Sophia - Sail Away Print
Michele Maule - Sail With Me printt
elSage Designs - Sling Mama Print Limited Edition, hand pulled
Starshaped Press - You Did It Letterpress Card
Letter & Lark -Teatime Print
Dear Edna - Women's Apron
Urban + Forest - Exposed Bulb Woodland Wall/Desk Lamp
Ted & Rose Design - Herbarium II Print
Magic Markings Art - Two Surfers Print
Jessica Alpern - Cats Eye Glasses
Mahogany Blu Design - Beeswax Candle
Sweet Harvey - Vintage Typewriter
Sleepy King - Bleuberry woodland bunny
Soda Pop Prints_Father's Day Card
Stacy Wong - Birth Year Blocks
by Julie Pasila
DISPATCHES FROM
ICELAND One of the most striking things about Iceland (besides the scenery) is the way in which myth and folklore are built into the culture of the country and the psyche of its people. One of my favourite examples of this is the idea of huldufólk, or hidden people. From what I’ve been able to piece together so far, huldufólk are elf-like creatures who inhabit a parallel world. They live within the landscape, beneath the rocks and hills, remaining invisible to most There is a small percentage of the Icelandic population who believe that the huldufólk truly exist (somewhere around the eight percent mark), but up to half the population, when surveyed, By Penelope andwould Pip not deny their existence.
Interestingly, this possibility of their presence seems to guide the nation, at least occasionally. For example, new building projects will often take into consideration potential huldufólk habitats using the guidance of a medium or mystic. If a particular place is determined to be the habitat of the hidden people, roads may be diverted or new construction relocated. Icelandic belief in the huldufólk may be over exaggerated by visitors (like myself ) who find the notion mysterious and whimsical. What’s not exaggerated, however, is the Icelandic connection to nature, which seems to manifest itself in the beautiful idea that something (or someone) important inhabits the rocks and hills and mountains, and that this presence should not be disturbed without some thought and consultation.
Photos: Scenery shots by Julie Pasila | Product images are courtesy of V铆k Prj贸nsd贸ttir).
The story of the hulduf贸lk provides a wonderful example of the inclusion of myth in a thoroughly modern nation and it also provides a fine introduction to a beautiful line of products that draw upon some of the myths and stories of Iceland.
Vík Prjónsdóttir Vík Prjónsdóttir is a brand that produces incredible products from Icelandic sheep’s wool (a highly sustainable material here). The line is a collaboration between designers Brynhildur Pálsdóttir, Gudfinna Mjöll Magnúsdóttir, Thuríður Sigurþórsdóttir and Iceland’s oldest knitting factory, Víkurprjón. You can buy Vík’s work directly from SPARK Design Space if you happen to be in Reykjavik or – wait for it – you can order directly from Vík's website. They ship internationally and, better yet, they offer FREE shipping to Europe, the United States and Canada! I visited the village of Vík (the location of Iceland’s oldest knitting factory, where these beautiful products are produced) and I wanted to leave you all with some images of the incredible landscape around this tiny town.
Photos: Scenery shots by Julie Pasila | Product images are courtesy of Vík Prjónsdóttir).
Opposite: The Seablanket is dedicated to “the currents of the ocean,” and to the fisherman of Iceland who risk their lives to “bring home the catch.” vikprjonsdottir.com sparkdesignspace.com
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By Jeannette Ordas of Everybody Likes Sandwiches
* LEMON SPARKLE
Photos by Jeannette Ordas
First off: vodka. Next: prosecco. Then: lemons. Finally: Pour. Ice. And again, please! I'm assuming you're familiar with vodka, yes? Moving on to prosecco, a dry Italian sparkling wine that is just made for summer drinking. What do both of these alcohols have in common? They go great with lemon, so let this sparkling lemon drop cocktail be your summer bevie of choice. First you have to start off with some lemon spiked simple syrup. Like the name implies, it's simple to make and a must-have for quick lemonades and cocktails. Keep some on hand all summer and it won't disappoint! Lemon Simple Syrup 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water zest from 3 lemons
Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan until mixture comes to a boil. Drop in the lemon zest and give mixture a stir. Cool completely (about 2 hours). Sparkling Lemon Drops (adapted from Martha) 3 lemons, juiced 1 recipe lemon simple syrup 1/2 cup chilled vodka (the good stuff ) 1 bottle of prosecco, chilled ice + slices of thin lemons In a large juice jar or punch bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon simple syrup and vodka together. Pour in the prosecco and stir lightly. Pour into cocktail glasses and serve with ice and thin slices of lemon. Makes 6-8 drinks. Now find a sunny patio and a few friends and enjoy summer!
Heartworks by Lori - C'mon Get Happy Pendant
The Made & Found - travelcase
Sarah Ahearn Bellemare - Girls on the dock print
September Wren - Buoys photographic print
JANIS NICOLAY (PINECONE CAMP) - photographic print
Mo'Funk Designs - Japanese Glass Bead Necklace
Pink Bathtub - Black Eyed Susans Gift Tags
Moonlight for Violet - fibre-wrapped necklace
FREE PRINTABLE! by Laura Macchia
Laura Macchia is offering a free printable Father’s Day card this month with her simple geo pattern. Click here to download.
Silverpebble - Enamel and Fine Silver Summer Kite Necklace
Tuulikki Titine - Custom Made Ring
Gaia Conceptions - Blockprint Popover
Inklosures - Special Delivery Note Card
Pebblestone Papery - Lucky Kitty Journal
Matte Stephens - His Royal Highness Enjoyed a Swim Original Gouache
BabyHeart - onyx or garnet bracelet
front + back cover from flickr commons
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