whoa… i am have been working sooooo much lately. feels like i need a breath of fresh air, possibly a little nap (haha) and some new inspiration…. if you have any new music, film or art links that you would like to share with me, i would love it!
mother’s day photos coming soon….. 😀
xox. elsie
PS. i need to say *THANK YOU* for all of your kind comments and support of my new book. it *really* means a lot. thank you.
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Elise,
Guess what I bought on Thursday from 2peas in a Bucket?!?!?
Your Recipe Box
Waiting with baited breath to receive it! I have paper just waiting to be used!!
Hey Elsie…luv, luv, luv your work…so inspiring! My friend and I were talking this a.m. about how much we like your handwriting and wondered…would you ever consider doing Cricut Font Cartridge??? thanks….
Hi Elsie,
Just bought your new **book** on Two Peas, this past Thursday! Waiting excitedly to receive it. Have paper just waiting to be used.
WOO HOO!!
http://www.myspace.com/gemmahayes
Gemma Hayes.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314412/
My Life Without Me.
I can imagine how you feel… maybe you need to go for a walk and smell the flowers, maybe pick up some Starbucks!! Take some time for *you*.
If you’d like some cheerful inspiration, you should check out Helen Dardik’s illustrations. They are so fun. orangeyoulucky.blogspot.com.
On your walk to Starbucks… listen to canadian artist “Feist” and listen to “sea lion woman”… I love that song! Her guitar solo is fabulous.
Take care, don’t work too hard!!
xoxo, holly
Probably not new, but I’ve been alternating between David Ford’s “Songs for the Road” album and Tilly and the Wall’s “Bottoms of Barrels” album.
Not really inspiring, just funny. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2486247647_7495e8a53c_b.jpg It’s my favorite picture from a mini shoot I did last week. It just makes me smile.
i feel like you are more on top of good music than i am but i will give it a shot! my always favorites – Ryan Adams,
Imogene Heap / Frou Frou ,
Matt Pond PA,
Loney, Dear
M.I.A (dance party!)
The Manchester Orchestra
i hope you like/havent heard of some of them!
Jon Foreman – myspace.com/jonforeman is one of my favorite listens right now.
and! I haven’t been to your blog page in forever (I view through an RSS reader) and the ‘new’ banner at the top is cutecute! 🙂
This music really inspires me: The Last of the Shadow Puppets. It’s a project with the singer from the Artic Monkeys. Great stuff…
Can’t wait till your new book hits the stores here in the Netherlands!!!
Jon Foreman – myspace.com/jonforeman is one of my favorite listens right now.
and! I haven’t been to your blog page in forever (I view through an RSS reader) and the ‘new’ banner at the top is cutecute! 🙂
Not new to you,but Danielle Thompson always rocks my socks off!Everything she does is magic!
here’s the link to Helen’s site… I forgot to add it before.
http://www.oneluckyhelen.com
New to me, but I’m really enjoying the band: The Duke Spirit and their new album.
The letter O and number 0 are a bit fascinating and what can fit inside…
Have you ever spent much time with e e cummings’ poetry?
Finally: ginko leaves
Maybe you’ll like this
http://coloribus.blogspot.com/
xoxo
PS: I’ve ordered your book from twopeas and I’m eagerly waiting to get it! 😀
Don’t know if you have heard her or not, but I have been inspired by the music of Kate Nash lately. Her songs are quirky and fun and can be sad and really beautiful. Merry Happy, Foundations, Birds, The Nicest Thing, The Skeleton Song and Mariella are my current favorites, and I think I just listed half of the CD. Oh well! Hope you enjoy and find that inspiration.
Check out my boyfriends band! They are still in college but they are pretty good. Moosebeard and the Beardless Bandits. By the way I love you new book and will be doing a podcast on it tomorrow for my site.
Here is a video of the band http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOimganJpuk
Also this:
http://www.myspace.com/thesleepwalkers
The singer, named Thomas, was just voted out of the French American Idol (“Nouvelle Star”), which outraged everyone – he was soooo good and charismatic. This is his band’s Myspace, and I love both their covers and original titles.
I love this song and I think you will love it to, the video is amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd4Su5qmf1o
♥Mikaela
Ooops sorry, forgot an “s”!
http://www.myspace.com/thesleepwalkerss
This is the right link.
some good music
Jon Foreman
myspace.com/jonforeman
or
Wild Sweet Orange
myspace.com/wildsweetorange
Hi Elsie!
http://www.storypeople.com
Have a great day!
-Jenn
Hi Elsie,
I’m not usually a commenter, but have found a couple of fun new artists over the last few weeks, so thought would pass on. Linzie Hunter (http://www.linziehunter.co.uk/) does lovely illustration work, and I also adore Janet Bell’s seaside-y paintings (http://www.janetbell.co.uk/). Although far from a new discovery, if you don’t know Lauren Child’s work, she’s well worth checking out, too (http://www.milkmonitor.com/).
Good luck!
have you seen the movie “The Diving Bell and The Butterfly” it is french and shot with a lensbabie…a pretty film
on itunes i found White Rabbits, i really have been enjoying them. And also Racing Kites. Good luck! Your lovely eye*candy is amazing <3
I hear ya!
Movie: Lars and the Real Girl. It’s not new…but it’s in the new DVD releases.
Music: Joanna Newsom, The Milk-Eyed Mender.
Hope those help. If not, a long nap is always good!
http://www.limoonland.com/
I love LOVE love Tom Waits times ten, but I surprisingly kinda like some of Scarlett Johansson’s covers. Some of them aren’t bad and it is low key, moody music that could produce some inspiration.
Also, I love the Iron & Wine song “Trapeze Swinger” and it’s long enough to keep you singing along for a few minutes!
I recently watched Mona Lisa Smile again and found it very inspiring! Some other great films: Marie Antoinette (has soo much eye candy!) and God Grew Tired of Us, a documentary about these refugee boys from Africa, a few of them go to my university and are very talented artists!
And gogreengiraffe.com features lots of great fair trade crafts! These guys are my favorite: http://www.gogreengiraffe.com/subCat.php?id_ctg=81
Do you listen to the ting tings? Theyre cool.
Um…I thought this place was cool:
http://flickr.com/photos/person-qtr/
i like this too
http://flickr.com/photos/zuan/
:] http://flickr.com/photos/65668398@N00/sets/72157602699092105/
hope this helps…if I think of something later ill post because now my mind has gone blank. lol.
Luvs ys! peace.
mAdi
hey!
have you ever heard *Neutral Milk Hotel* ? they are no longer together, but their music is so amazing. i don’t have a link but you can hear them on itunes and there are some videos on youtube. the *Areoplane over the sea* album changed my life! seriously! they have been a *fave* of mine for a long time. just try it! 🙂
I have fouund some great new artists from your music suggestions. thanks for all the inspo!
cyd
I recently watched Mona Lisa Smile again and found that movie to be extremely inspiring! Also, Marie Antoinette is a film with a TON of eye candy. God Grew Tired of Us is a great documentary about refugees boy from Africa, a few of them go to my university and they are wonderful artists!
Gogreengiraffe.com features lots of great free trade crafts. These guys are my favorite, they’re recycled!: http://www.gogreengiraffe.com/subCat.php?id_ctg=81
Hey Elsie! Have you been over to my mom’s blog yet? It might encourage you or make you laugh for a minute. That mom of mine is a nut. Thanks for your sweet message the other day! I enjoy keeping up with you here.
Love,
Amanda
http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com
not sure if you’ve ever come across any work of Natasha Wescoat, but i *love* her work:
http://natashawescoat.foliosnap.com/
http://almagorda.blogspot.com/
this is a braziling blog with lots of cute-ugly dolls 😀 I love it!
Hi Elsie…I have some a band to share with…The Heavenly States.
http://www.myspace.com/heavenlystates
We went to see some bands and they were one of the openers. I’d never heard of them before and now they’re one of my favorites!
For films…check out Delirious with Michael Pitt and Steve Buscemi. Fun movie! 🙂
a fav art blog : http://dearada.typepad.com
bonnaroo.com- a music festival I’m going to June 12-18…My morning jacket, The Raconteurs, Ben Folds, Cat Power, Iron + WIne, Rilo Kiley, Umphrey’s McGee, Jose Gonzalez, Vampire Weekend, and so many more :] yay!!!
Hey Elsie! I love your suggestions, so here are some of my favorites…
Music:
Beirut
Devotchka
Tegan and Sara
Blonde Redhead
Stars
Of Montreal
Art:
Joseph Cornell
The Abandoned Houses Project
Oskar Kokaschka
Brian Froud
Movie that inspires me:
Barbarella
Basquiat
What Dreams May Come
those are just some things off the top of my head! Best to you, love your work!!
This may be a duplicate comment…I can’t tell if my first one came through.
It basically said that I love Tom Waits (times ten) and that surprisingly, I still liked a few of Scarlett Johansson’ covers from her new album, “Anywhere I Lay My Head”. I was scared that I was going to hate it, when I have such respect for her film work, but it was very relaxing to listen to. Mellow, moody music that could provide some creative inspiration.
Also, my favorite song of all time is Iron & Wine’s “Trapeze Swinger”. If you haven’t heard it, I totally recommend it.
I always enjoy Harry Connick Jr (music)- especially his red light, blue light album and songs I heard. Very uplifting to my spirit and soul.
As far as film- when I need a pick-me-up I turn to gentlemen prefer blondes, Summer Stock, Harvey Girls, and other oldie musicals. love the costumes!
I always enjoy Harry Connick Jr (music)- especially his red light, blue light album and songs I heard. Very uplifting to my spirit and soul.
As far as film- when I need a pick-me-up I turn to gentlemen prefer blondes, Summer Stock, Harvey Girls, and other oldie musicals. love the costumes!
Hey Elsie
We recently had an awesome stencil art installation in a tunnel in London it was amazing. There were some mind expanding messages! Not sure if it is your thing but I have some pics here:
http://scrapsthecityandme.typepad.com/scraps_the_city_and_me/2008/05/today.html
Keep up the fantastic work!!
Hi Elsie…well….let’s see if I can share *something new* (or at least new to me!! haha!).
music: mr. jason mraz and his cool single selection on itunes. I just got the single ‘I’m yours”…and I just love the drawings that accompany each single covers.
film: I am an independent movie kind of gal..and I’ve recently watch Under the Same Moon and ESL. Loved both!
book: got inspired by a cool book for young readers titled “Waiting for Normal” by leslie Connor. the character is this young girl whose optimist view on life is so refreshing. it is all about the little moments, eh?
Photography: learning to see creatively: by bryan pepterson. very niiiiiice!
recipe book by elsie….oh wait…you are probably familiar with that already! netherless to say, I am inspired by you.
that’s all I got for now girl…hope it helps!
Hi Elsie,
I love your work. I make digital drawings that are a little off-beat. If you’d like to take a look, I’m at http://www.flickr.com/photos/dahleah/
Good luck finding some inspiration… I also get ideas from looking at vintage graphics and old paper dolls, or just any kind of ephemera. And putting 2 things together that don’t really make sense.
Have fun! xxxooomelissa
Hi Elsie!
I read your blog all the time but rarely comment! This might sound random by the way, but I’m totally into the same stuff as you, but still very much developing as an artist now. For Mega inspiration, If you ever want to visit Ireland, then give me a shout, and I can put you up in the huge house I live in! we have about 13 bedrooms, in a sunny valley overlooking the River Lee in Cork.. its purty… so theres a random bit of inspiration. Which possibly sounds like a scary random invite from a stranger but there ya go! You deserve it for all the people you inspire!
Other than that I can only suggest…. Looking at my latest piece of art! *BEAM* currently exhibiting.. It’s made of ALL sorts… sweet wrappers, sweets, all sorts of junk I collected in boxes from my fellow students.. got bullet caps, condoms (in wrappers!) tablets, photos, broken jewellery, tickets for buses and gigs etc, fag butts, bottle caps.. …. EVERTHING.. and put it all together to depict college life IN the college..
I hope you Like it…
http://file042a.bebo.com/9/original/2008/04/21/16/167906579a7516742323o.jpg
http://file040a.bebo.com/10/original/2008/04/23/20/167906579a7539973363o.jpg
Have you ever listened to Boards of Canada?
It’s a thought! I don’t know if you will like it, but it is interesting and kinda moody feelin’. That is not a bad moody thang.
Have you seen this blog? http://color-stripes.blogspot.com/
I am SO In love with the band “Hello Stranger”, the self titled 1st album I think is the best, but the new one is pretty good too 🙂
It is very… british pop, but there are some really nice slow ones as well. “Robody” and “we used to talk” are my faves on the “HS” album.(they also have some wicked photo shoots- lots of fun costumes and looks)
Get some rest! It’s well deserved I am sure 🙂
Hi, Elsie!
Some new music I have been really into is Kate Voegele and Creedence Clearwater Revival. That last band is from the seventies, but they’re stuff is really still pretty good. Kate Voegele is a new find, and she rox too.
I just wanted to say what a huge fan I am of you, and I especially love your work (like scrapping and such). I can’t wait till I can get your new book!
xo, Aliya
ps. Some great movies I have seen recently are Reservation Road and Stardust. Not so much I Am Legend. Kinda cheesy, and TOTALLY no point to it. Sad and scary, with no substance.
My inspiration these days come from Madeleine Peyroux, she is awesome 🙂
Glad to have the chance to share some inspiration!
Favourites on my ipod right now for lyrics are:
Air Traffic – http://www.myspace.com/airtraffic
Josh Pyke –
http://www.myspace.com/joshpyke
Biffy Clyro –
http://www.myspace.com/biffyclyro
and to dance to:
Los Campesinos!-
http://www.myspace.com/loscampesinos
Alphabeat –
http://www.myspace.com/thisisalphabeat
And my favourite film right now, (or possibly ever!) huge inspo:
Across the Universe –
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445922/
Hope you likey! 🙂
Check out An Horse! They headlined for Tegan and Sara when I went to see them the other night. “Company” and “postcards” are some favorites of mine. I keep them on repeat and doodle for hours 🙂
Check out An Horse! They headlined for Tegan and Sara when I went to see them the other night. “Company” and “postcards” are some favorites of mine. I keep them on repeat and doodle for hours 🙂
Hey Elsie!
I have been on a HUGE music finding kick lately – some of my current favorites are The Weepies (good tracks are “World Spins Madly On” and “Gotta Have You”) and EastMountainSouth. Their entire album (there’s only one) is wonderful, but particularly great songs are “Hard Times,” and “So Are You to Me.” Enjoy! =)
I’m really looking forward to this movie….more than about surfing, about homeschooling, and alternative parenting! Looks RAD
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/surfwise/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYAW666X53A
Hey! Me again! Here is the MySpace for The Weepies:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=17073917
And I can’t seem to find a good website for Eastmountainsouth, but you can find them on iTunes!
I got my book this morning in the post Elsie and guess what I LOVE IT!!!!!
🙁 Typepad thinks I’m spamming you… I’m not I promise 🙁
Can’t wait to see what you do next Elsie.
i am so excited to get your book in!
lately i’ve been inspired by the movie marie antoinette– it is beautiful! it’s been a fav for a while, but been inspiring lately.
music: caleb jude green (local guy from lubbock,tx where i went to college), sia, KATE NASH…
hope your day is going well!
alison
Did you see “Lars and the Real Girl?” I loved it and it seems like your “type” of movie … enjoy!
Forgot to mention … loving this CD:
“Hand Built By Robots” is Newton Faulkner’s debut album. Already #1 in the UK the album is available in stores and online now.
http://www.newtonfaulkner.com/us/home/
Did you see the movie “Lars and the Real Girl”? It was {really} sweet! Not at all what I expected!
“Into the Wild” was pretty amazing, too!
If you like Beatles music, watch “Across the Universe”…very inspiring.
Just discovered this artist, who married a guy I went to college with:
http://www.nataliesalminen.com/
edison glass! really different…fun sound. i love ’em.
http://www.myspace.com/edisonglass
don’t know if it’s your speed…
but moss bluff is a great band. very bob marley-ish:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=29808313
i recently found this blog, lots of eye candy:
http://www.hostessblog.com/
and new product:
http://www.turntablelab.com/books_design/107/126/
ribbon love:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5455985
I have recently been listening to Brett Dennen. He’s a great musician! You can check out his myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/brettdennen. I recently just started listening to him and I LOVE him.
yes, breaks are good. 🙂 when i need a break i watch fun with dick and jane..it makes me laugh so hard..and dan in real life..another funny one..i am loving that sound track right now…have a wonderful day!
i really love listening to episodes of the radio show “this american life” while I work. the stories are fascinating . . . recently I listened to one that was about a production of peter pan, the link is here: http://www.thislife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?episode=61
check it out! 🙂
Check out these:
http://www.amycartwright.com
http://www.sarahslean.com
I would add more, but I have to make supper!
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=128903885 my fave is Great DJ
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=182646680 “cotton” is the *heat*
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=58010496
That’s all I got for now :] You’ve probably already heard of all of these…we like a lot of the same stuff but it seems like right when I find something new, you’ve been there done that, lol.
Hugs! Kinsey
Hi, Elsie! Just ordered your new book and some Love, Elsie goodies from Two Peas…can’t wait!
I just got this book that I think you might like; it’s called Big Eye Art by Blonde Blythe. It’s got different artist’s modern take on the Big Eye kids (and ‘pity kitties’ and ‘puppies’, too!). Very, very inspiring.
Thomas Woodruff’s art is amazing, too. There was a half hour docu on the Gallery channel (our cable system has it on the HD channels). Anyway, his “Freak Parade” is just beyond description. Unfortunately, I haven’t come across a web page for him, but bookmistress.com has the FP book for sale (just ordered!). He’s definately worth seeking out!
For some kitschy music, try “Xanadu”…the original movie soundtrack. ELO’s “I’m Alive” makes me happy :). Also listening to Lily Allen lots. Happy Creating!
Have you heard of “Built by Snow” I love their album “Noise”; and “the Postal Service” and how about some old school…..Siouxsie and the Banshees.
Can’t wait to check out the new book!
Have you heard Sara Bareilles yet? Her CD is great!
I’m also always inspired by looking around Etsy, although I know you already know about Etsy since you have a shop! I recently opened a shop there, BlessedRoadPhotos. So anyways, there are two inspiration ideas! 🙂
Photojojo.com
moo.com
-Great blog:
http://www.krisatomic.com/blog/
And her flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/krisatomic/
-Rob Ryan’s new book “This Is For You”
– The movies “Almost Famous” and “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” are a couple of my favorites, if you have yet to see them.
-Emily Elbert:
http://www.myspace.com/emilyelbert
-You MUST have heard of NEET, but just in case:
http://www.neetmagazine.com
There you are!
Have a splendid week 🙂
Former lead singer of Sixpence None The Richer…Leigh Nash’s solo album, “Blue on Blue”.
Especially a great album if you’re feeling lovey dovey about someone. it’s just a heartfelt album I love!
i just got some of your love elsie stuff for my birthday 🙂 i love it!
Check out M83. They are fanastic:
http://www.myspace.com/m83
Their video for Graveyard Girl is pretty cool too:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gY8iy8S0S4w
Movies:
Paris, je t’aime
http://www.firstlookstudios.com/pjt/
So different and fun.
Step Into Liquid
http://www.stepintoliquid.com/
A documentary on surfing. Beautiful! Riding Giants is really good too.
Photographers:
the image is found blog
http://www.theblogisfound.com/
I drool over their photos
Music:
Seabear
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=6948483
And thank YOU for all the inspiration you’ve given me lately. I’m loving the embroidery patterns. Making lots of handkerchiefs!
http://gallery.notcot.com/index.php?d=Sub-Studio
i just discovered this site, thought you might like it.
Elsie, can’t wait to see your book around here. Love all your art. cool music site for you and luv your guy’s notes…
http://www.myspace.com/imakethissound
Ahhh, music… lately I’ve been listening to Coconut Records, Maria Mena, and a little Alanis Morissette “Jagged Little Pill” for old time’s sake.
Got your new recipe box this past weekend… love it!
forgot to mention.. my cousin has some pretty amazing designs and drawings.. 🙂 http://www.flickr.com/people/chocosaur/
I have to agree about Jon Foreman (www.myspace.com/jonforeman), and throw out The Rocket Summer (www.myspace.com/therocketsummer) – they inspire me to create!!!
I actually had your book waiting for me on the porch when I got home today. Love it!!
As for new music I recently found Marié Digby (Unfold is the album)
on iTunes.
Another good one is the new Panic at the Disco CD. Even if you weren’t a fan of the first CD, this CD is totally different.
Also gotta love Rilo Kiley – Under the Blacklight.
I love Breakin Up, Silver Lining & The Moneymaker
Or not so new but no less great Incubus – Make Yourself
I actually had your book waiting for me on the porch when I got home today. Love it!!
As for new music I recently found Marié Digby (Unfold is the album)
on iTunes.
Another good one is the new Panic at the Disco CD. Even if you weren’t a fan of the first CD, this CD is totally different.
Also gotta love Rilo Kiley – Under the Blacklight.
I love Breakin Up, Silver Lining & The Moneymaker
Or not so new but no less great Incubus – Make Yourself
My recomendation is in spanish,I´m from Mexico like this singer, hope you like her music and her videos. She is so creative her music rocks.
Julieta Venegas
Me voy (I´m leaving) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChJJXkpXlhM
Limon y sal (Lemon and salt)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQhy3CITqIY&feature=related
Eres para mi (You’re the one for me)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQhy3CITqIY&feature=related
i love your work, love the way u scrap n ur designs.
for music im in love with madonna’s new cd, hard candy; the kills, the pierces n moby’s last cd.
keep up with the good job.
My coolio brother has some new music out, even a free download 🙂
http://krismorris.com
I think you might enjoy
not necessarily new, but music i’ve had spinning a lot lately:
*the swell season (and, in turn, the frames)
*the black keys (esp. the new album, “attack and release” and also “rubber factory”)
*new stuff (and old stuff too) from the b-52s
Hi! 🙂 I’m inspired by a thousand things, and my boyfriends art is one of them. You can check it out at http://mariusgraesby.blogspot.com – at least some of it. 🙂
Also, I’m loving this girls music: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ngd45o-M_M4
Enjoy! 😀
Hi Elsie, I’m in love with your work!!
I’m french so I advise you a french singer: Emilie simon, personnally I love her video, look here: http://www.myspace.com/emiliesimonmusic
And do you know Kate Nash, I love her music:
http://www.myspace.com/katenashmusic
I hope you like!
My inspiration at the moment:
Music; Lykke Li (AMAZING!)
Amy Winehouse
Film; anything by Ahn Hung Tran, particulaly “the scent of green papaya”, If you haven’t seen it, check it out, I know you’ll love it..
Other stuff; pine cones, dark skies, cooking
Books; Wintering by Kate Moses, The Ossie Clarke diaries edited and introduced by Lady Henrietta Rous
You have to listen to this band called Room Eleven! They are Dutch so quite sure you haven’t heard of them! 😉
This is a live registration of their cd presentation:
http://www.fabchannel.com/room_eleven_concert
Enjoy!!
I GOT YOUR NEW BOOK IN THE MAIL TODAY!!!! IT’S INCREDIBLE, WONDERFUL, GENIUS AND I LOVE THE CARDS. How remarkable to be able to take out one card per project. It’s very convenient. I love your first book and this one is just as fantastic. Oh my I can’t wait to start creating tomorrow. Love the dedication to your mom and what a great Mother’s Day gift for her from you. I’m amazed at all the art ideas you’ve included. Love them all truly. Yes I have read every page already, just couldn’t put it down. Well Just wanted to share. Again congrats Elsie – Cheers Annette
i drew a blank when i read this post this morning but when i went to get some music to cook dinner to i saw my Brunettes album and immediately thought of you…I hope you enjoy them as much as we do 🙂
http://www.myspace.com/thebrunettes
This video by Alphabeat makes me soo happy right now. They are lovely!
This video by danish Alphabeat makes me sooo happy right now. They are lovely!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvD6maGRh7c
Check it out!
Hi elsie,i always check out you blog and the RV blog,i really love your art i am waiting for may 15 for the update so i can buy a lot of stuff from your etsy.
You want some ispiration?
Listen The Sounds album “Dying to say this to you” i love it and i always play the cd in my saturday night scrapping!
Kisses from italy!
Hi Elsie
I just wanted to know where you saw those Betsey Johnson shoes iin your last post….I am in luuurve with them them!!!
Love your work btw !!
http://www.byroglyphics.com/
That is a great site I have stumbled upon. Very inspiring.
If you are thinking “tribal” you should also look at this: http://www.brentstirton.com/
Try “the art of finding”:http://sewgreen.blogspot.com/2007/05/art-of-finding.html as well.
http://www.byroglyphics.com/
That is a great site I have stumbled upon. Very inspiring.
If you are thinking “tribal” you should also look at this: http://www.brentstirton.com/
Try “the art of finding”:http://sewgreen.blogspot.com/2007/05/art-of-finding.html as well.
ok i know my first choice may not be your typical choice- BUT maybe it might be what you could be inspired by 🙂 give it a try http://www.myspace.com/gavinmikhail he is a personal friend of mine.
also- probably have heard them but i just looooove Mika http://www.myspace.com/mikamyspace i could listen to Gavina nd Mika over and over.
Don’t know if you’ve already seen this, but it’s my regular pick-me-up blog visit …
http://lovelife.typepad.com/kalbarteski/
The Tiny Art series really speaks to my soul!
You should check out Tegan and Sara, I really think you would like them.
Their CD So Jealous is amazing.
Mates of State, they are a husband and wife duo that have a really unique sound.
some inspiration for you ;0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vorfas/
I haven’t been surfing much lately. I do have a few links that are something different…
http://prettylittlethings.typepad.com/lori_marie/
And then I have been browsing http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/store,kids/ and have come across some really cool books by Taro Gomi… specifically the Doodles, Squiggles, Scribbles books. I deifintely have a summer of creativity planned for me and my girls.
Hopefully you’ll find some inspiration (and rest) soon.
Hey Elsie … you might like this band …. http://www.crownedking.com they are Canadian – its actually my cousins band and they are pretty good, I enjoy it. Let me know what you think if you check them out. :]
Couple of fun ones…
http://www.archiemcpheeseattle.com
http://redhousedesign.blogspot.com
Don’t know if this is necessarily inspiring, but if you ever get back to SoCal, you MUST eat at the Gypsy Den for breakfast! The whole wheat pancakes with blueberry topping are fantastic!! As is the Morning Mix (and I don’t even really care for eggs). hehe
Oh! The Costa Mesa location is in the L.A.B. anti-mall… now *that place is inspiring!!
http://www.gypsyden.com/
http://www.thelab.com/
I really like looking at the fashion photos on this French blog (I can’t read it because my three years of French in high school doesn’t really cut it! hahaha)
http://garancedore.fr/
I have been really into Frank Lloyd Wright lately. I read the book Loving Frank which was beautifully written. I am finding a lot of inspiration from looking at his architecture and stained glass.
http://www.franklloydwright.org/index.cfm?section=home&action=home
I think you might really like this band, HoneyHoney ( http://www.myspace.com/honeyhoneyband) She has a really unique voice for her body size… doesn’t look like it would come out of her!
Ever seen The Squid and the Whale? Kind of has a Royal Tennenbaums feel to it.
And, because I’m in a world music class right now… I think Bollywood could REALLY inspire you! All their movies are (kind of cheesy) musicals, but the colors are great… I’d look into it!
you should check out the band Spoon in their album Ga Ga Ga Ga
http://www.art-dept.com/illustration/index.html
Always makes me feel inspired. I love illustration.
Love your new book!
Major inspo from this guy…Oliver jeffers check out his website http://www.oliverjeffers.com also he as some great childrens books. Also this girl Michelle Clement is a huge inspiration to me.
http://youer-than-you.blogspot.com/
Oh my – put on your big hair, Elsie, and listen to Duffy’s ‘Rockferry’.:) http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/–56176040
Hmm…movies??? Art??? I guess you know “big fish” already. “Lemony Snickets: A series of Unfortunate Events”…”Metropolis” “Run Lola Run” uhh…”the Educators” are great …I am from Germany..there are some really cool movies! 🙂 “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter …And Spring” is a Korean movie.
And art? I really like her style http://anahata.typepad.com/
love him:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William-Adolphe_Bouguereau
and Basquiat:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Michel_Basquiat
but I guess yo know all these already!
Have a great week, keep your head clear, dance wild to loud music…that helps if you have a hard time. Maybe you need this, too. http://www.kerismith.com/ask.html
love,
Teresa
I just found a song that I love and want to listen to all the time. It’s called Little Bird by Annie Lennox.
Here is the you tube video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI0gdIWJ4-w
Oh…I really have to read all your comments..cool stuff! I also wanted to give you the blog from my best friend in Germany. We love electro music and drum and bass (can’t get enough)
http://www.thefastlife.org/
and some drum and bass:
http://www.bassdrive.com/v2/
under the banner it says “tune in” for live streaming!
Get your energies going, girl!
You rock!
Listen to the song “Sherry and Her Butterfly Net” by the Most Serene Republic. It’s probably the most beautiful concoction of sound I’ve ever heard in my life. It’s amazing.
You should check out TEGAN and SARA. Their album, So Jealous is amazing!!
Also, I think you would like MATES of STATE. They are a husband and wife team that have a very unique sound. Their song, Drop an Anchor is sooo beautiful!!
Hi Elsie!
I always look to your blog and Flickr stream to inspire me, but some music I’m loving at the minute includes:
Vampire Weekend
Youth Group
Bon Iver
You can find them all on itunes ^__^
Also, the most beautiful, moving film I have seen is a good while is Into The Wild
Happy creating Elsie! Big loves, Amy x
I also thought that you would like this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWlHF1uljX0
I’m not sure if you’ve ever been to this girl’s site, but to me she is very inspiring…cute stuff…
http://www.thesolitarythread.typepad.com/
Got your new “book” in the mail yesterday and have to say I LOVE it.
As far as new music goes I’m really into:
The Unicorns
and
Scissors for Lefty
Sorry hon – can’t help you in the inspiration avenue – when i’m in a rut for inspiration – i look to U! (wink)
a musical artist i like is derek webb … he writes very realistic and honest music. his wife, sandra mccracken, is also a great songwriter.
i have a couple of inspiring artists you might like to check out!
http://www.myspace.com/markandalex
http://www.myspace.com/rachelfergusonmusic
<3 ya! 😀
i just saw the virgin suicides and some of the camera work was just stunning! plus it’s a really good movie 🙂
i also just saw magnolia and that was good…and the soundtrack is amazing (especially the song “wise up”).
and i got some new music over the weekend…i’m loving maritime and teenage fanclub right now 🙂
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5656175&order=§ion_id=&page=1
saw this stuff one day and loooved it. thought you might like it too. kinda seems like it might be up your alley (reminded me of your ugly dolls)
lemme know what you think.
happy creating!!!
i can also always find something inspiring over at donna’s blog. loove these especially.
http://donnadowney.typepad.com/simply_me/2008/04/swatches.html
http://www.iamduffy.com/
AMAZING SINGER! and shes SO ADORABLE <3 YOULL LOVE IT..it's perfect for a rainy day or a summer day for that matter. The song Mercy is good if you need wake up fast in the morning & Rockferry is great.
This lady makes awesome, fun cupcakes. They are gorgeous too. I guess I would call her a food artist!
She won a cupcake contest for Martha Stewart and was on her show. Total cure for chocoholics…
http://www.bakerella.com
Can you correct my previous post?
http://bakerella.blogspot.com
Some things I’ve really gotten into lately is Huck Gee’s Dunnys. I don’t know if you’ve seen them, but they are super awesome!
Huck Gee:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/huckgee/sets/72157604698231910/
Check Dunnys out here: http://kidrobot.com/products2.cfm?ID=6112&cfid=6827945&cftoken=28566679&nav_chooser=&dept=TOYS&typ=KIDROBOT
They’re all over ebay too!
OK I will try this again – be nice t me typepad grrrr….
So as a New Zealander I am a sucker for pimping out Kiwi talent…
Check out THIS new site – a colaboration of blogging famous kiwi talent, musicians, writers, artists, directors… great stuff: http://www.thewire.co.nz
Next check out this girl:
http://www.myspace.com/annabelfaymusic – her song Strong is awwwsome…
Hola Elsie ~
Sometimes the best inspiration
is the sky
and the earth
and just a little breath of air ~~~
Bright blessings,
Leonie
oh… and
*shy*
you can check out some of my new creations at ~
http://goddessofleonie.etsy.com
Elsie,
I always feel inspired by the bands I listen to over and over again: bloc party, kate nash, nada surf (especially their first and second albums), dyonysos. right now I also like Sia and Sebastien Tellier.
other than that, I love to check foodblogs for the yummy pictures and inspiring design. my favourites are
http://www.foodbeam.com
http://bcommebon.canalblog.com
http://www.nordljus.co.uk
i am listening to rosie thomas… if songs could be held, sara groves …the other side of something and Piscilla Ahn from Priscilla Ahn Ep love the album cover…. browsing around etsy always inspires me
only movie I have seen is Horton hears a who… I enjoyed it 🙂 yes i have kids lol
take care
deb
Breathers would be great !!
I hope I didn’t cause this with my little spacegirl !!!
Take ur time in no hurry sweetie!!
Hi Elsie,
Here’s a great and inspiring canadian movie : JUNO and the soundtrack is incredible – Anyone Else But You by The Moldy Peaches is sooooo good! http://www.myspace.com/themoldypeachesfans
UNDERDOG by The Spoons is a fabulous song that will make you happy when you are a little tired http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LenPKPqvdJA
(Featuring in Cloverfield movie)!!!
http://www.foleygallery.com/artists/artist_ins.php3?artist=8
thomas allen. he takes pictures of scenes that he makes from old pulp science fiction books. pretty cool stuff.
hey elsie
you should listen to a band called Between The Trees if you haven’t heard of them before. Also try Skillet or Flyleaf they are really good to
Love, love your work, very inspiring. Visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/18238521@N06/. The first few are Elsie-inspired!!! Keep up the great work!
Hi Elsie! I just heard of this new band called Malbec. I’m not sure if they’re you’re sound or not. Head over to http://www.myspace.com/malbectheband to listen! Can’t wait to see your new stuff!
p.s.- i bought your boyfriend’s album on iTunes & i *LOVE* it!!!!
Hai Elsie, come and see my blog for some inspiration.
Hope to see you there. Mika
I watched 4 movies recently:
Elizabeth, The Golden Age (beautiful)
Atonement (AMAZING, AMAZING)
Nancy Drew (real cute, loved it)
Love In The Time of Cholera (beautiful, odd story line)
oh if you haven’t heard of these bands, check them! fab. The Duke spirit (who are great live btw), and check out taken by cars.
The Duke Spirit
Taken by cars
as for a movie try House of flying daggers
beautiful story and the colors are amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwsBBIIXT0E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyuL1z2tejs
http://karolinapistolina.blogspot.com/
🙂
hugz
I just received the new book today from TwoPeas, cant wait to start creating!
Great job Elsie!
HI,
I’m from South Africa and we have a band here who’s music I cant put into any well known class..
All I know is that I think they realy funkey and cute:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRntsPbkRZo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FED_BaKdJo&feature=related
Two of my fav’s
Loving it!
Delia
both the movie and the soundtrack for Southland Tales are pretty keen! the soundtrack has some unreleased Moby on it. plus the movie is a trip, totally. 😀
i love your recipe box/book – i love the idea of something that can sit flat and not get in the way when you are trying to create yet want to refer to it! 😀
I want to share my favourite band in the world with you
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pn4ElyUfDIg
mates of state…new album, def. inspiring and uplifting; inspirationally uplifting!
http://www.myspace.com/matesofstate
get better and great dane are faves of mine.
hope this helps fuel the inspire fire!
val
His art work is awesome:
http://rob-ryan.blogspot.com/
and the music of Hot Chip has sounded so good lately!
I’m sure you’ve heard of Jeff Buckley, right? If you haven’t, you should. Run out and buy ‘Grace’. It’ll be one of your favorites.
Here’s a good book. It’s called ‘Knockemstiff’.
The NEW Jason Mraz is WONDERFUL!
Give it a listen.
All the best,
Theresa
Call me crazy but I love the classics like Astrud Gilberto and Herb Alpert.
Bossa Nova always inspires me….
You should check out MuteMath, their music video for “Typical” is amazing!
Have you ever listened to Sandra McCracken or Derek Webb? They are both independent artists who have some great music!
http://www.myspace.com/sandramccracken
http://www.myspace.com/derekwebb
Hey Elsie
I love this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQN5JJiWc_8
– it may not be your thing in the broad light of day but you have to admit its a funky video and kanye looks F. I. T.
Loves xx
Elsie, glad you have another book–but your stuff is always
S L O W coming to Utah. (Even though all this stuff started in Utah and lots of companies are here). I love your style! Scrapbooking has gotten too complicated–too much clutter and fuss. I love your style because it is clean, and not cluttered.
Hi.
You inspire me in everything you do and I often visit your blog but hardly ever comment. Sorry.
I have to say that it feels a little bit strange to do this – try to give some inspiration back to you… hmm.. But I really think that you may like this:
http://www.myspace.com/charlottecentervall
It´s my little sister singing – another big inspiration to me.
Love/Anette in Sweden
colmanblue.com
xoxo
i think you need to come to southern cali to visit me…and I can take you up into the apple orchards in Oak Glen, and you can get some AMAZING pictures, and then go home and paint pretty apples, and apple pies, and all kinds of cool cute fruity things! Then I can take you up to Big Bear and we can cruise around the lake and you can take more pics and then go home and paint log cabins, and trees and forests and pretty wildflowers and then be refreshed again..come on girl, it’ll be fun! ha!
Jill
Okay, I know this post was a few days ago, but have been downloading some music today so this was on my mind…
Going “old school” and making a mix CD with some Elvis Costello, Cat Stevens, and 10,000 Maniacs. Right now kicking along to “Veronica” Elvis C, one of my fave songs ever. 🙂
Have you seen Across the Universe yet?
Can’t wait to buy your new book, I keep going through your Challenges book when I need a little inspiration. I’ve been listening to Amy Winehouse and Sara Barreilles while scrapping. Here’s a non scrappy site that’s a good source of visual delights http://ohjoy.blogs.com/my_weblog/
Hey Elsie,
If you’re still interested in a little pick me up. Check out The Helio Sequence.
http://www.myspace.com/the heliosequence
The are a great band with a great sound.
Hope you enjoy it.
Take care.
-Oi
try this Brit band – the Foals, the cd is called Antidotes IT IS FAB!!!!
Hey Elsie,
I know this post was becuase you wanted to have others share what music/movies inspire them, but I think I need a little something too. I’m new at scrapbooking and I’m having trouble being satisfied with my scrap layouts and picking what to put on a page. Scrapping is supposed to be fun, but I want something nice that I can be proud of that I made. Fun but not sloppy. Any tips? I’ll try to get my hands on your new book as soon as it becomes available. Sold out in many places. Congratulations.
Thanks for your kind words and inspiration.
-Oi
yummyoi1219@yahoo.com
http://www.Flickr.com/IHugLion
I know this is a little late but I went to the bookstore last night and got the sweetest things. One is THE DOODLE DIARY by Nancy S Nelson – it’s yummy. and then i got PLUSH YOU (lovable misfit toys to sew and stuff) by Kristen Rask. Just wanted to thank you for all your inspiration and tell you about my new yummy books! yay.
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