It’s been a while since we posted about a featured Etsy seller. Can’t think of a better way to make a come back than with artists Kristina Sostarko + Jason Odd, collectively known as inaluxe.
inaluxe began in 2006 with Australian artist Kristina Sostako. Kristine was later joined by Jason Odd in May of 2010.
I absolutely adore the colors used in their work.
They drop the word on their secret sales and give aways at their blog.
I have to tell you a story first, before we talk about sirkus.
As freshmen at UNCG, Sarah and I befriended some pretty rad people that I’m still very thankful to know and love. Joel, Joseph, Cory and Sarah and I decided before parting one another for the first summer break, that we would celebrate the end of finals by pitching a tent on the lawn of our dorm for a private slumber party.
Naturally lots of funny stuff ensued, including a fella who had fallen in love with Sarah knocking on the nylon the entire night and serenading her… but also, this lady joined us (inside the tent - for the night) and we didn’t even know her that well… but Cory was the man on campus and bitches were always flocking, so we let it go.
Never saw that lady again for years until she and Cory somehow reconnected in Northeast America and got MARRIED!! So this lovely young couple was out to visit this weekend and I learned that our beloved Robyn has her own Vintage Etsy shop!! Alas, your Etsy Seller!
Check out her stuff, she’s trying to get rid of it….
Hi. I’m back with more pimp for The Lead Chandelier. This time, I’m excited about some quick and super cute promo videos that Bregan has created to introduce her crafts to TLC site visitors. (I’m also in love with this video because of the soundtrack - and Frank from The Audio Muffin deserves the shout cause he made it!)
Click here to cast your vote for favorite Vintage seller! Of course you can vote in the other areas if you like - and I think it would be totally awesome if you would share your favorite Etsy sellers with us! Though primarily I’m interested in pimping out our friend and Guest Blogger Alia of Sweetshorn Vintage!! Holla!
Alia from Sweetshorn Vintage has written this installment of Etsy Seller of the Week.
I have a major design crush on my online friend Helen Dardik. Her bright and colorful works are cheerful without being too cutesy. Her colorful prints are featured in her adorable (not to mention affordable) Etsy shop. Her drool-worthy home tour on Design Sponge revealed a sunny decor I would love to recreate in my home.
I am in love with her design aesthetic and it has me planning my future nursery already! Check out her blog to see her illustrations and pattern design. Her website also features sweet handmade toys that adults and children alike would love.
Of course I need you to see Leah’s illustrations because I have a really intimate appreciation for her subject matter. Particularly this one!!!
She has this exciting announcement to share!
ORIGINAL WORK: I am pleased to announce that I have begun showing with the gallery, Sebastian Foster. They have a large selection of my original work (and prints) for sale online along with the work of an incredible group of artists. http://sebastianfoster.com I also have a few original pieces that I haven’t had time to put in my etsy shop yet, but can give more info to anyone interested.
You may remember the Vintage Shasta Camper obsession’s start. I love the comments on that post - especially the one where the guy says he is hoping to find a camper/trailer bride soon. I kinda tried to blog about it too, but I need to brainstorm what to do with that site now.
There is this girl that is tall and beautiful and smart and creative. She lives in Austin, TX and she makes things. She was an art major, she studied photography, and her approach to everything in life is creative. Her name is Bregan and she has exciting news.
She will now be sharing her latest endeavors and all of that creativity with the free world, and I am so excited about it. Check out her new blog, the Lead Chandelier.
Also, she is Open for Business at TheLeadChandelier.Etsy.com and has posted her debut product line. Handmade Stationery for all Seasons.
Now, I don’t want to give too much away at this point, but she is making a video commercial for this product line and I think its gonna be pretty cool. I’ll let you know when its ready for your viewing pleasure. I really can’t wait. The only thing I will tell you is that she and I sing, Rob plays guitar and she can make a stop motion video. Hold your breath!
Meanwhile, the Etsy store also features Shrinky Dink Artwork Originals, which she will tell you all about on her blog, here. Enjoy!
Once upon a time, while hanging out with my brother in Austin, TX, he challenged me to an ‘are you green enough” off, which resulted in a ridiculous conversation where he taught me that we all need to make sure our home grown chickens are eating unprocessed feed. That’s funny… You can laugh at him and I will tell him that you did.
I like to imagine Joe Wirtheim, sitting in Portland Oregon having a similar conversation with his little sister, and then deciding to make these “agit-prop” posters to help guide her towards the right decisions. haha!
Do you wanna save the earth? I do, and I also wanna hang these throw back propaganda images up on the wall to help cheer me in my efforts.
From Joe’s website:
I enjoyed the charm of the active-voice propaganda, like a mother telling you to eat your vegetables - who can argue with that? Planting a garden, riding a bike, and just getting up and doing something. I found out that kind of art is called “agit-prop” or agitational propaganda, because it persuades the audience to get up and do something, not just change their minds.
Thanks OhDeeDoh for the introduction to this Etsy Seller.
Once upon a time, while hanging out with 
