Indie Feature :: @Tovicorrie

Favorite materials/tools?
It's got to be Leather, my faithful old Singer, Ink, my Mac and all other things Apple.

Creative icon?
Lucien Freud - an amazing artist with a superb eye for detail.

Other artistic outlets?
Soaking up other peoples creations and getting inspiration.   We live in London so there is an abundance of galleries and studios bursting with new talent.

Best advise:
Stay true to yourself and have faith in what you do.   I didn't really think I would be able to give up my day job and do this full time, but here I am.

Daytime mega crafter or creative genius by night?
Definitely a daytime mega artist!   We have a five month old son so the evenings are sanctioned for bath time and is much sleep as we can get!

Links:
tovicorrie.etsy.com
facebook.com/tovicorrie
twitter.com/tovicorrie

Cool Finds :: Mano y Metal (@ManoyMetal)

"From Tragedy Comes Unity" :: Hand Stamped Double Finger Ring
*50% of the proceeds from this ring will go to the Japan Earthquake & Pacific Tsunami Relief*


"Love is Completely Independent of Logic." :: Hand-stamped Thin Cuff


"Artists Make Creative Lovers" :: Hand-stamped Wide Cuff

Some edgy industrial hand-crafted jewelry by Chicago designer Desiree Castro of Mano y Metal (Hand & Metal for my non-Spanish speaking peeps!).   I'm just putting it out there in the universe that someone (ahem, Husband, ahem) should be getting me that last cuff there...  Just sayin'...  Ha!  Be sure to check out more of Mano y Metal at Etsy.

My look any day... (@madewell1937)

-stetson® wool fedora in sterling grey
-sequin sleeve tee in pecan
-midnight blazer in hthr blacktop
-heritage premium skinny ankle jeans in horseshoe wash

All available at Madewell...

Indie Feature :: La Caprichosa Jewelry (@Mireillelagow)

Favorite materials/tools?
I like to experiment with materials, anything that speaks truth to the creative idea. Then, I find the tools to make it happen.

Creative icon?
The freedom of nature and traveling gives me something worth saying in my work.

Other artistic outlets?
Photography, drawing, interior design.

Best advise:
Once you find what you love, there's no other way.

Daytime mega crafter or creative genius by night?
I'm a morning person - the sun produces the best lighting and and also vitamin D.

Links:
lacaprichosajewelry.com
MireilleLagow.blogspot.com
etsy.com/shop/MireilleLagow
twitter.com/Mireillelagow

Cool Finds :: Cassette Tape Necktie by Alyce Santoro

Cassette Tape Necktie by Alyce Santoro

Really digging this concept, neckties made of sonic fabric which is woven from 50% recorded audio cassette tape and 50% colored thread. Talk about mixing music and fashion, literally.

Indie Feature :: @NoelFales

Favorite materials/tools?
Leather, Jersey, Silk, Wool- really, anything fabric! I also could not survive without my Husky sewing machines, the Mac (called Mavournine, “my darling”), and the giant tub that I dye fabric in.

Creative icon?
My mother. No one has inspired me more throughout life. Watching her pick out clothes for work in the mornings is probably the most understated influence of my creative being.

Other artistic outlets?
I would have to say that I have many artistic outlets. I dabble. These outlets are of the utmost importance to my survival in the everyday-world.

Best advise:
Everyone says it: Do what you love.

I would say: Do what you love and never ever let anyone sway you from being true to yourself.

Daytime mega crafter or creative genius by night?
Day time mega artist, but some of my best ideas come to me right before bed...

Links:
NoelFales.etsy.com
twitter.com/NoelFales

Indie Feature :: Moop (@moopshop)

Favorite materials/tools?
Canvas and disappearing ink markers (great for marking fabric or leaving secret notes).

Creative icon?
hmmmmm....hmmmmmm....hmmmmm....{insert someone creative, clever and iconic}.....Tina Fey!

Other artistic outlets?
I love to cook. Current favorite ingredient (or method of eating): fresh corn tortillas made by my local Mexican grocer.

Best advise:
Be committed to what you do. Hard work eventually pays off. And, support other small businesses!

Daytime mega crafter or creative genius by night?
Daytime Moop maker, creative beer drinker who's constantly analyzing her entrepreneurial endeavors by night, sometimes while watching basketball and playing scrabble (read: really boring at night).

Links:
shop Moop at www.moopshop.com, buy artisan food at www.foodzie.com, find your local farmers markets at www.localharvest.org.

Indie Feature :: Erin Jane Designs (@erinjanestaples)

Favorite materials/tools?
Materials- Lovely gemstones and silver. Tools- My hands and fire.

Creative icon?
Wow. That’s difficult. There are so many wonderfully talented artists, designers and stylists out there and they are all inspiring. Right now, I’m loving Tine Kjeldsen.

Other artistic outlets?
I’m a super-amateur painter. I tend to be very careful when I’m making jewelry and with my painting – there’s no need, so it’s great to just let loose. I also love to garden and cook.

Best advise:
I’m not really one to give advice...I normally seek it out :). But here is goes - do something that makes you happy, have confidence, and always be learning more. “Learning more...” that sounds terribly general, but whether it’s new skills and techniques, new marketing, etc...if you are learning, you are improving.

Daytime mega crafter or creative genius by night?
Daytime mega crafter.

Links:
erinjanedesigns.com
etsy.com/shop/erinjanedesigns
erinjanedesigns.blogspot.com/
facebook.com/erinjanedesigns
twitter.com/erinjanestaples
flickr.com/photos/erinjanedesigns