Thrifty Thursday: I'll Fly Away

Here are some beautiful examples of bird-themed artwork. All items are priced under $25. (Clicking picture takes you to the item's individual page, clicking text takes you to the Maker's shop)

This print of a mixed media illustration on an antique book page is simply beautiful and eloquent.
$18.00 from carambatack




This fantastic 9x12" original painting is so fun. Any wall would be fortunate to display it.
$16.00 from erikajones



This adorable little miniature original painting would be perfect to brighten up a small nook in your home or studio.
$20.00 from intheforest




I can totally see this ACEO (Art Card/Edition/Original)framed up in a shadowbox with other trinkety goodness.
$7.50 from InspirationAvenue




Seeing these loveable little birdhouse miniatures are made from vintage fabrics and other findings always make me smile. (These would look marvelous in a shadowbox setting too...that is, if you're into shadowboxes)
$24.00 from RobinsEggBlue




I saw this exceptional art print and couldn't help but imagine this little fella was saying "Take a picture, it'll last longer".
$16.00 from MechelleDesigns

Thrifty Thursday: $10.00 or less!

I know a lot of folks are having to pinch pennies, and I know that a lot of you really want to support handmade but just don't have the bread to pass out all willy nilly, so without further adieu----It's Thrifty Thursday!!! Here are some interesting finds on Etsy that are clearance items or are in an affordable price range that I dug up. All are less than $10.00 (U.S) AFTER shipping! WHAAAAT?!? Yes, I said it!


I thought of a super-duper person who talks funny (you know who you are!) when I saw this set of 7 note cards with a nude woman riding a hippo. I love these! $6.75 after shipping.
from APDesignz



Anybody who knows me, knows I have a thing for gnomes. I also have a thing for rescuing and repurposing children's books. I have a growing collection of much-loved books that I've rescued from the trash and from the local library that will be given a new life in the form of something else. These hair barrettes are definitely in that spirit! $6.50 after shipping
from Glitterworkshop



I am a HUGE fan of PaperSparrow on Etsy. (-!HUGE!-) So huge a fan I've been secretly lurking this shop for almost a year. Really, one of the best illustration shops on Etsy, in my opinion. This stationery pack is $10 including shipping!
from PaperSparrow


Here is an awesome journal that caught my eye. At $4.50 AFTER shipping this is a steal!
from Jenerick



I fell in love with this wooden chicken puzzle. $9.50 after shipping. Everything in this shop is really affordable. Be sure to check out the amigurumi toys in this shop as well, I fell in love with the little octopus!
from TerrisCrafts

Teambluegrass Tuesday! Etsy Finds

It's TeamBluegrass Tuesday! Here are items in the theme of 'Yellow' from some of Kentucky's very best artists, photographers, and craftisans. Search TeamBluegrass in Etsy's Handmade search and find some beauties of your own. There are so many wonderful things, the eye candy is endless! Support the arts! Support Handmade! Support Kentuckians!

Honeysuckle Laundry Soap Vegan Eco Friendly

from MayleesGarden

We are Flowers Too dandelion study n4 8x10

from TheUnderstory

Wipe Your Mouth Napkins

from Facesarefunny

Drop of Sunshine Melody June Summer Clutch
from MelodyJune

Podular Botanical Necklace

from Tabmade