Toronto Craft Alert

Hi friends!  This edition of Top Picks is amazing, filled with spring-ish goodness!  Have fun!

Amy says:

(by Esther Watson)

1. Esther Pearl Watson

Esther Pearl Watson, of Tammy Pierce is Unlovable fame, will have a show at Magic Pony this August!! Start obsessing over her magical, naïve-like work now.

2. Cute Boys Make Me Nervous

Whatever it isn’t art and/or craft but it’s the best thing on the internet.

3. forest bound

Gorgeous bags and goods, vintage-lace and forest-inspired.

4. Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel illustrated by Jen Corace! Whoa.

5. Casey Jex Smith

Just really gorgeous work.

Rosalyn says:

(photo by makool loves you)

1. makool loves you

An independent, handmade fashion line created by Anisa Makhoul and Graeme Nelson. Anisa’s beautiful tailored designs and Graeme’s techie skills make this website shine.

2. wikstenmade

A beautiful clothing line made by Jenny Gordy. Her designs are so fresh and crisp—I’m sooo ready for spring!! Bring it on.

3. Wai Lin Tse

A great collection of editorial fashion photography and day to day life scenes.

4. Purl Bee

I always feel very inspired whenever I look at this website. They have a large selection of tutorials and patterns that are easily found on their website.

5. Design is Mine

A blogsite by Summer Allen-Gibson keeping you inspired on a daily basis.

Caitlyn says:

(image by fifi lapin)

1. dee double you

I just ordered a few of her hairbands on etsy and I can’t wait to get my little paws on them! this girl has got serious talent.

2. Punky B’s Fashion Diary

I don’t understand most of the stuff she’s saying, but boy do i like what she’s wearing.

3. Frances May

It may appear to the readers that I am obsessed with clothes… and they would be right! I wish this store was in Toronto, and that it was more affordable for a struggling student’s budget but I’ll just settle on drooling and dreaming over their selection.

4. yes yes y’all

A great looking website featuring some really fantastic music, and really solid artwork to go along with the tunes.

5. Fifi Lapin

For those of you who do not know who fifi lapin is, i’m excited to introduce you! meet the fashionista bunny who has great style and a lovely talent for drawing.