Helen Ahpornsiri's Fabulous Pressed Flower Art

 The talented Helen Ahpornsiri, of the UK, loves to gather leaves, ferns, & flowers.

She places them for up to 6 weeks in a flower press to flatten them.

Armed with a very sharp xacto knife, she creates a 

delicate image with the utmost artistry and precision.

The results are nothing short of gorgeous!

Her prints, stickers and greeting cards can be purchased on Etsy.

Watch this YouTube video, "Butterfly Made with Pressed Fern."

A close-up is a feast for the eyes...

She's even done tiny projects!

See much more of Helen's work here:

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Kay Leverton's Wonderful Scratchboard Designs

Kay Leverton, of Wales, creates her art using a medium called scratchboard.
If, like me, you aren't familiar with this, I'll explain.
 Using a sharp tool, or nib, a layer of india ink is scraped and scratched away, 
exposing the white clay surface underneath.
The resulting black and white image is detailed and dramatic.
Kay achieves fantastic texture, perspective and depth with her designs.

Find more of Kay's work here:

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Etsy

Images used with direct permission from Kay Leverton.

The Clever Illustrations of Jessica Roux

There's no denying that Jessica Roux's illustrations draw me in.
It's her subdued color scheme, the moody depth she creates with shading,
and her subject matter, which I find especially interesting.

 Her groupings of items into themed collages are my favorites.
Take time to notice her clever choices:
cone flowers, dainty teacups, a morel mushroom, ornate embroidery scissors.

Jessica's subject matter reflects her infatuation with nature. 

I feel instantly calmed as I look through the illustrations of this talented artist.

See if you do, too.

See more illustrations by Jessica Roux:

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Images used with direct permission from Jessica Roux.

For the Little Ones: Fantastic Felted Slippers by Ffelt

Aren't these tiny felted slippers the cutest things you've ever seen?

Handcrafted by ffelt, these animals will keep the toes of

your favorite babies, toddlers and kiddies nice and toasty!

Artist Naomi Calvert-Smith was born in Wales and settled in Lancaster, PA.

She uses fiber from the local alpacas that she helps care for and loves.

You can just imagine the softest of results!

 I discovered ffelt while shopping at Madcap & Co.

(Read that blog post here.) 

See more ffelt here:

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Images used with direct permission from Naomi Calvert-Smith.

The Fun Animal Illustrations of Ashley Percival

The owls were the first to grab my attention.

So cute and quirky and endearing. I couldn't resist them.

Not to mention their eye glasses!

Artist Ashley Percival of the UK illustrates children's art.

Owls, pugs and sloths are among his favorite subjects.

These animals are all quite hip and lovable!

Wearing cozy sweaters (OK - jumpers, Ashley)

and ball caps turned backwards,

they're ready to have a good time on bikes or skateboards.

Such a friendly bunch!

Here's where you can find lots more

of Ashley's terrific art:

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Etsy

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Images used with direct permission from Ashley Percival.

Laura Frisk’s Woodblock Printed Animal Pillows

Laura Frisk is the talented creator -through each step of the way- of these fun pillows!

She comes up with a drawing and carves it into wood.

Using eco-friendly ink (of course), she transfers the design onto fabric,

then sews it into a quirky pillow that's totally stuffed with charm!

Ready to add a pop of whimsy to your decor?

How cool is this?

You can order your pillow to suit your fancy-

choose from dozens of colors of ink,

as well as the color of the fabric on the back!

Laura also makes really big pillows...

...and little ones with loops for hanging!

Not only animals - here's a cute cactus!

Here are the 2 ornaments that I ordered for my sweet niece!

Find Laura Frisk on Etsy and Facebook!

Images used with direct permission from Laura Frisk.