yesterdaydream — folk

Surprises Make Me Happy!

August 05, 2010 • 7 inch • art • creature • doll • folk • folk art • handmade • happy thanksgiving • inspiration • surprise • surprises

Her little girl hasn't seen her yet,but I'm anxious to surprise her this weekend! Wonder what she will name her.

Joana Vasconcelos

July 28, 2010 • art • assemblages • crafts • exhibition • folk • haunch of vension • i will survive • inspiration • joana • joana vasconcelos • london • macramé • portuguese • provocative • vasconcelos • vintage

Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos currently has an exhibition taking place in London's Haunch of Vension titled "I Will Survive" that embraces the vintage art of Macramé, crafts and folk art. She incorporates objects from daily life into expansive assemblages combined with the use of old style craft techniques. Her witty and sometimes provocative work is inspired by everyday life and imagination...

New In The Shop

July 16, 2010 • art • doll • folk • handmade • new in the shop • ooak • toby • waldorf

I'm so excited to announce another handmade folk art doll! His name is Toby and as I said earlier, he is a bit shy. Have a look at him here because he's looking for a fun home.

New In The Shop

July 04, 2010 • art • doll • faerie • folk • handmade • new in the shop • one-of-a-kind • ooak • waldorf • walter

He needs a friend.

Walter is eco-friendly, hand knit from fine wool, stuffed with fleece and cotton, patched with a reclaimed cotton sweater, looks lovingly at you with his safety eyes and he has a cotton hand stitched soul.

He loves to cuddle and his button jointed arms help him hug back. Walter sits or stands and keeps warm with a hand knit cabled Mushishi ogre hat.

Walter is 12 inches from...