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Camera Camera Case - Degicame No.12 by hiné @ Etsy.

Like most really great craft objects it seems so obvious that once you see it you wonder how it could even be otherwise. It is both amazingly simple and perfect. Meet the “Camera Camera Case” by Hine [hee-neh] Mizushima a Japanese illustrator/puppet stop-motion video artist/crafter living in Vancouver, Canada.

She has 4 different designs (all originals) but my favorite one is this 3D one. Her choice of color is fantastic and each Camera Case is handmade, unique and OOAK. Just love this one in this color though !

You can see more of Hine Mizushima’s work on her Flickr.

The Camera by roadside projects @ Etsy.

This is actually Part 001 of Project #001 (a series of psychological portraits) by artist Jaime McGowan.

This is “a one-of-a-kind, three-dimensional box construction intricately crafted with cut paper, watercolor, and ink in a handmade frame with glass front.”

You can also find Parts 002, The Letter + 003, The Headphones & 004, The Costume in the shop.

Doddi Bear #4 by One Red Robin.

Jhoanna Monte Aranez is one of those women with so many talents that you could spend hours browsing through her blog, her flickr in awe and admiration at her skills and seemingly endless inspiration. But then, of course, this is what inspiration should always be about, an endless round of springing ideas and creations.

I had wanted to blog about that Doddi Bear for quite some time now - every time I came across it in my favorites it really stood out, it has everything I love - and when I settled to write about it yesterday I realized it was no longer available, and couldn’t find it in the sold items either. It turns out that Jhoanna “recently sent her off to someone as a thank-you for a wonderful thing they did for her”!

She has made 5 Doddi Bears and only one is still available in her shop :

Doddi Bear #3.

But - among other things - she also makes the most amazing doll-girls such as this one (sold too) :

Woodland Girl Ayumi.

I could go on and on and post many of her creations and really had to stop myself from posting more photos for I tell you she is such a creative woman, so I beg you, check her blog, check her flickr and of course her Etsy shop for there are wonders ahead…

Oceanic Craters Ceramic and Glass Dish by seaurchin @ Etsy.

Whenever you come upon the Simply Gorgeous and Beautiful it is better to just sit back and let the artist do the talking :

One-off ceramic sculpture, this low dish has a pattern of large double craters. The bowl is made of sculptural white clay and has been glazed with a matt ivory stoneware with chocolate brown in the craters. Aqua coloured glass has been melted into some of the craters and the edges have been highlighted with gold lustre. Some of the craters are pierced right through, and some are very thin so you can see the light coming through….this gives an interesting effect with the glass.

The dish is 4.5inches/11.5cm across and 1inch/2.5cm high.

All of my sea urchin and coral ceramic sculptures are individual and experimental, and very personal to me….my true artwork!

This is intended as an object of beauty only….it is not intended for food use.

You can read more about Lisa Stevens on her profile and on the “featured seller” page @ Etsy.

She also has a Flickr.

Turquoise Hat + Plum Dress by Pinkmint Dolly @ Etsy.

I wanted to include some of her hats in my “Funny hats & Bonnets” article but I had too many great items already so I couldn’t fit them in. This one is even more beautiful I think, I love that turquoise color, and the beads sewn onto the plum felt fruits really add to the beauty of the thing. It is OOAK.

The plum dress is a separate listing and it is reversible so when you don’t see the embroidery, you have a nice turquoise button as a contrasting color touch.

Blythe Shearling Amelia Earhart Hat & Vest by bonspielcreation @ Etsy.

This is just so beautiful ! I have already posted one of her creations in my article “Funny Hats & Bonnets” but this is getting undoubtedly better. Only the vest is sold there but more - including hats - is to come near March 10. Apparently there is already quite a demand for them so you can write bonspielcreation to make a reservation. [edit 07 March : the previous listing has been removed, I now give you a link for a set including Hat + Vest.]

And since I noticed there were quite a few other gorgeous purple articles for Blythe, here is a small selection :

Deep Purple Fluffy Beret by Tibiloo.

Hat and Scarf Set in Pink and Purple by Pinkmint Dolly.

Day to Evening Purple Shift Dress for Blythe OOAK by Blythe’s ocd Closet.

+ a bonus - not Blythe related :

Purple Starfish Felt Magnet by Felt In Love.

UFO The Aliens Are Coming by Dream A Little @ Etsy.

Once in a while you stumble into something that simply sweeps you off your feet and it might just as well be because I love SF so much but those little aliens are the cutest ever ! But the real thing though is the flying saucer or UFO, for they would not be as interesting without it. This whole set totally rocks !

It is OOAK and an original creation by Dana Dunn and had I a little bit of money I would have bought it right now.

Golden Yellow Gnome Hat by neuart @ Etsy.

Blythe dolls seem to have been made for hats & bonnets. They simply look great in them, obviously it has to do with that big face of them, and they might look funny or gorgeous but one thing is certain, Blythe fans will never be out of inspiration when it comes to creating something, anything, to put on those heads.

I know some great creators have their own shop, but on Etsy alone there are plenty of great shops so this is only a tiny selection of what’s to be found there. Starting with one of my very favorites, neuart (see photo above) who has always the most beautiful knitted stuff, be they hats or sets, ponchos… She also has a Flickr by the name of miss modular and you can see more of her creations in various files there.

And some more wonderful stuff :

Shimmery Sparkly Sequined Helmet for Blythe by flissy666 + Green Pointy Bonnet for Blythe by loou.

Crochet Hat for Blythe by Sassylassie + Knitted Ear Bonnet for Blythe by xoxo,Blythe.

Blythe Hat - Lime Green and Red Pompom by CannonBelle.

“Sarah Jessica Parker” Blythe Hat by lado.

Blue and White Fleece Helmet Hat for Blythe by nectarine.

Blythe Rectangle Pom Pom Hat, earthy tones by CannonBelle.

Decadent Mohair Hat for Blythe by Ttttemma.

Cream Beret by PinkPetal.

And I only saw this one this afternoon while finishing this article, I just couldn’t resist :

Luxurious Fuzzy Hat Hood for Blythe OOAK by bonspielcreation.

To Be Continued…

Orange Rim Vase by reChinafication @ Etsy

How much do you spoil your Blythe ? I am not a big spender myself - I have other priorities - but the first thing I do when logging in to Etsy is type the word “Blythe” into the search box. For there are truly wonderful things to be seen ! Here’s a small selection of very red items :

Miko Blythe Dress with Hairpin Set + Ume Blythe Dress and Hairpin Set by Pollipop on Etsy.

They are my favorites from this shop. The fabrics are just gorgeous !

She also has those funny brooches :

Red Maki Pollipop Brooch

Another great fabric here for that dress from Perline Design Boutique :

Candy Girl Blythe Dress

I saw these two lovely dresses from Lalatroop a couple of hours ago and while I was writing this article the red one on the left had already beeen sold :

Blythe simple dress - Bot-bot + Blythe simple dress - Squirrel

But you might want to go for more glamorous items. You’ll find some in Feltland’s shop :

Blythe Three Piece Set + Blythe Beige Dress with Scarf

I am also absolutely in love with that gorgeous OOAK Red Crochet Jacket from POLLY’S Good Things :

Voilà !