Monthly Archives: January 2010

Music Monday: Kristen Bussandri

Montreal native Kristen Bussandri is not afraid to write songs raw with emotion and brimming with honestly. Her incredibly controlled blues-inspired vocals capture the tone of each and every experience she takes you through.

Recently invited back to perform at Rockwood Music Hall in New York, and currently working to book events in Montreal, Kristen is also planning on recording an EP this month with Dave Sturton (Jean LeLoup, Bedouin Soundclash) as well as performing at the 5th edition of WeAreWomenArtists (www.myspace.com/thewawashow) on Valentine’s Day at La Salla Rossa in Montreal.

Check out Kristen’s music on her myspace at www.myspace.com/kristenbussandri.

Fantastic Leather Bags from Ekka

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I always love the fantastic selection of leather bags to be found in the Ekka Etsy Shop.  They’re all handcrafted from beautiful leathers, in lots of different styles and colours.  there’s something there for everyone, so head on over and check them out!

  1. Green Leather Tote Shoulder Bag:  This, very stylish yet functional tote is made with natural grain cow leather. This tote comes with a short handles and a detachable long shoulder strap and can be carried in different ways. The shoulder strap can be used to carry the bag in two forms, folded over (as in Pic 3) and the full bag (as in Pic 2 & 4). The handbag features polished nickel hardware, ykk zippers and fasteners. The interior is lined with luxurious cotton silk lining and has a zippered money pocket, plus 3 other multifunctional pockets. The tote also features 5 additional pockets on the front and back.
  2. Embossed Ostrich Blue Satchel/Shoulder Handbag:  This classy bag is made from embossed ostrich print on cow skin. This satchel is perfect marriage of style and functionality; it’s spacious and has plenty of pockets to organize your stuff. This design has exterior flap pocket on the front and zippered pocket on its back. The interior is lined with luxurious cotton-silk lining and has a zippered money pocket, plus 3 other multifunctional pockets. This bag features polished nickel hardware, ykk zippers and fasteners.
  3. Two Way Computer Tote/Drawstring Bag:  This is a very versatile 2 way tote which comes with both short and long shoulder straps.
    This bag is extra spacious to carry your laptop and other office knick knacks. The special drawstring feature converts this bag into an elegant, feminine yet an edgy design. It is lined with luxurious brocade silk lining. The handbag features brass antique finished hardware, ykk zippers and fasteners. Inside it has a section to keep your laptop and also features a cell phone and two other pockets alongside. And of course it has a zippered money pocket. The bag closes with a zipper. It also has 2 zippered pockets on outside each featured on front and back making it more stylish.

Gorgeous Jewelery from Luttrell Studio

  1. Chocolate Brown Freshwater Pearl – Sterling Silver Choker:  Clean, classic & romantic. A beautiful, chocolate brown, 10mm freshwater pearl has been suspended from a gorgeous elongated venetian box chain. Great on it’s own, perfect for layering with longer chains!
  2. Orange – Children’s Millefiori Ring:  This ring fits a size 3.5 and is meant for children 3 and over.
  3. Carnelian and Sterling Silver Trapeze Earrings:  Beautiful, rich coloured 10mm carnelian rounds swing and sway from a sterling silver trapeze earring. Clean lines & modern styling create a hip, edgy look. A cool look for hot nights.
  4. Muskoka Sand – Sterling Silver Ring:  Those of you lucky enough to have travelled in Muskoka know it as a gorgeous land, full of lakes and beaches that inspire art, relaxation and fun. Muskoka is Canada’s cottage country, with cottages belonging to the elite of sports, music and show business resting alongside those that have been family owned for generations.These gorgeous rings contain a little bit of Muskoka sand preserved below a clear, glossy resin. The sand takes on a rich, wet look as though resting beneath a wave of warm summer water.A beautiful summer accessory and a great way to take a bit of the beach with you, wherever you go.

Valentine’s Sales Across Canada!!!

Okay folks!  Here’s a list of some of the fabulous Valentine’s sales going on across Canada!!  Spread the word, and if you know of any Canadian Indies having sales, I’ll be posting sales on an ongoing basis until February 8th!!!

  1. Blend Creations:  Blend Creations is offering 20% off the items in their Valentine’s Collection.  Use coupon code BLOVED
  2. Luttrell Studio:  Luttrell Studio is Offering Free Shipping anywhere in Canada & The US, and reduced shipping everywhere else.
  3. Carvel Country Soapworks:  Carvel Country Soapworks is offering 10% off all regular priced items jan 22-24.
  4. My Spare Time Designs:  My Spare Time Design is offering Free Shipping.
  5. Smallbones Shop:  Smallbones Shop has a beautiful selection of gift baskets available, and is offering 2 free pure beeswax tealights with every gift basket purchase.
  6. Urban Fusions:  Urban Fusions is offering Free Shipping for the month of January.
  7. Enthral Designs:  Enthral Designs is offering Free Shipping until February 15th; use coupon code love.

Fantastic Stamps from Stamped by Diana Evans

Today I’m featuring a new business adventure from my favourite Canadian illustrator, Diana Evans.  Diana has been a professional illustrator for quite a while now, but after being contacted quite a few times by people asking for her artwork on stamps, Diana decided to take the plunge and opened Stamped on etsy.

  1. Ice Cream and Scoop
  2. Wise Guy the Cute Owl
  3. Sweets for my Sweetheart

Description

This is a special illustration that can be used for all kinds of projects.

This listing is for a polymer stamp that is to be used with an acrylic block. All you do is peel it off the sheet, place it on your acrylic block and ink and stamp. Once you’re finished you can store the stamp in the same package it arrived to you in…and store them for your next set of projects.

The stamp will fit on a 3inch x 3 inch block so you can get a sense of the size….all the stamps at Stamped are detailed and beautiful and will make your projects look very proffessional and mostly make them fun…..

Artwork created by published illustrator Diana Evans

NOTE: These stamps require a clear, acrylic mounting block — NOT INCLUDED.

© 1999-2009 Diana Evans – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

The image below explains much better than I can how to use these fabulous stamps from Stamped.

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