The Lighthouse Keeper's cat http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN musing about art, crafts and design... in Wellington, NZ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:11:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en Eekeemoo in the Cloud City, by Willymj, Pembrokeshire, South Wales http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/08/14/eekeemoo-in-the-cloud-city-by-willymj-pembrokeshire-south-wales/ http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/08/14/eekeemoo-in-the-cloud-city-by-willymj-pembrokeshire-south-wales/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:04:25 +0000 sissT http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/?p=345 eekeemoo by willyMJ‘Eekeemoo in the Cloud City’ is a great adventure sketch book by comic artist and illustrator Willymj. And…. You can enjoy it online! You will find heaps of information in the Butternut interview ‘Willy MJ about eekeemoo’.
eekeemoo by willyMJ

eekeemoo by willyMJ

There are many great examples of other work by the artist and the creative team liz’n'will on flickr (where else ^_^…). Love your work!

]]> http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/08/14/eekeemoo-in-the-cloud-city-by-willymj-pembrokeshire-south-wales/feed/ Pure Love by Ana Maria Angel, Bogotá, Colombia http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/08/06/pure-love-by-ana-maria-angel-bogota-colombia/ http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/08/06/pure-love-by-ana-maria-angel-bogota-colombia/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:17:24 +0000 sissT http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/?p=331 Talking about feeling blue. This illustration from Colombia really cheered me up ^_^… My Spanish is really bad, so it is hard to find out something more about Ana, but you can see her work on Flickr
Pure Love by Ana Maria Angel

Pure Love by Ana Maria Angel

]]> http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/08/06/pure-love-by-ana-maria-angel-bogota-colombia/feed/ 3 Weeks Without Posts! http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/08/06/3-weeks-without-posts/ http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/08/06/3-weeks-without-posts/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:55:46 +0000 sissT http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/?p=329 … That is really not good enough! I am very sorry… I do not have any excuse which would be good enough either… I am just a wee bit moody… But I found so many talented folk on etsy and Flickr and I promise I will post some great stuff soonish!

]]> http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/08/06/3-weeks-without-posts/feed/ Talking to Sue Tyler, Supervery, Wellington, New Zealand http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/07/15/talking-to-sue-tyler-supervery-wellington-new-zealand/ http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/07/15/talking-to-sue-tyler-supervery-wellington-new-zealand/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:20:23 +0000 sissT http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/?p=323 The next Craft2.0 is coming closer fast. So I thought it might make sense to ask Sue Tyler - the woman behind all of this - a few questions…

Hi Sue, you must be busy as these days. What keeps you hanging in there?
Chocolate, vodka, and our lovely possee of crafters, it’s fun to make an event that you get to showcase lovely creative people…
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Jewellery by supervery.
Jewellery by supervery.
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What is exactly is Craft2.0?
Craft2.0 is an indie craft fair featuring the best and brightest of the New Zealand craft scene. Our carefully juried shows highlight a wide variety of handmade goods, including handbags and jewellery, baby gifts and paper products, clothing and housewares, one-of-a-kind plushies and original artwork.

When did you start Craft2.0?
It’s over a year now, the first Craft2.0 was held to celebrate the reopening of TheNewDowse in Feburary 2007. It was intended as a one off, but it’s taken on a life of itself

Where so you see the future of Craft2.0?
Well to begin we are going to visit another city in NZ, and nothing seemed more lovely than the home of felt.co.nz Christchurch. Also at Christchurch we are hold 3 2 hours workshops, so people can not only shop till they drop but craft the whole day long.
Monthly workshops are also in the plans for wellington, and of course Craft2.0 will return to TheNewDowse in October.
YAY!

What do you love best on Craft2.0?
Now that’s a trick question, because I love everything. But on fair day, the part I like most, is popping round and visiting all the stalls, it’s fun to see how everyone is going and also if I’ve a good day selling, I get to do a little shopping myself.

Thanks, Sue! Now I leave you to it.
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Next to her work keeping craft2.0 vibrant and growing, Sue has her own brand of amazing jewellery and badges at supervery.

]]> http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/07/15/talking-to-sue-tyler-supervery-wellington-new-zealand/feed/ minu @ craft 2.0, July 19 2008, The New Dowse, Lower Hutt, Wellington http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/07/11/minu-craft-20-july-19-2008-the-new-dowse-lower-hutt-wellington/ http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/07/11/minu-craft-20-july-19-2008-the-new-dowse-lower-hutt-wellington/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:02:19 +0000 sissT http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/?p=321 craft 2.0 July 19, 2008. “Craft2.0 is an indie craft fair featuring the best and brightest of the New Zealand craft scene. Our carefully juried shows highlight a wide variety of handmade goods, including handbags and jewellery, baby gifts and paper products, clothing and housewares, one-of-a-kind plushies and original artwork. Everything sold at Craft2.0 is 100% NZ Made. Everything sold at Craft2.0 is made by the person selling it. Most items are unique one-off or limited edition creations…” Quote Craft 2.0 website . craft 2.0 July 19, 2008. And I will be there seeling minu goodies ^_^, so do not miss it!

]]> http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/07/11/minu-craft-20-july-19-2008-the-new-dowse-lower-hutt-wellington/feed/ Diablo, iPod Cozy by Annamatic, Seoul, Korea http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/07/10/diablo-ipod-cozy-by-annamatic-seoul-korea/ http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/07/10/diablo-ipod-cozy-by-annamatic-seoul-korea/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:20:38 +0000 sissT http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/?p=319 iPhone and iPod Touch Cozy. This little devil warmed my heart today - seeing that it is freezing cold in Wellington … brrrr. It’s usual purpose is to keep your iPod or iPhone save and cosy. “Diablo my be mischievous, but he’s got a pair of white felt wings to show you his angelic side. You can trust him to keep your iPhone or iPod Touch safe and warm.” Quote annamatic’s esty shop

iPhone and iPod Touch Cozy.
More info: website www.annamatic.com, or Flickr, or blog. Enjoy ^_^…

]]> http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/07/10/diablo-ipod-cozy-by-annamatic-seoul-korea/feed/ All The Things I Would Love To Do… Some day http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/06/22/all-the-things-i-would-love-to-do-some-day/ http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/06/22/all-the-things-i-would-love-to-do-some-day/#comments Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:49:41 +0000 sissT http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/?p=317 Sometimes I think my head is going to explode. There are so many things I want to try out and experiment with. There will be never ever be enough time to do all those things!
So I at least will start a list to remember what I dreamed of the other day ^_^:

  • Doing an really good Etching course (one focusing on water solvent inks and grounds)
  • Doing lots of cool stuff to convert my apartment into a creative environment full of inspirations ^_^.
  • Trying out more print techniques.
  • Writing real good How To’s.
  • Making some real nice videos about how to do stuff and publish them on the blog.
  • Getting heaps of real useful stuff for my workshop.
  • Way more sewing.
  • experimenting with some real cool textile stuff
  • do the 101 projects for minu… maybe I should start a different list for that.
  • … actually this could go on for ever

I will keep you updated on my progress.
At least I was able to complete two Lilu prints - Lilu No.5 - 2 Otters, Lilu No.4 - 2 Fish - for my July shop update.
See you.

]]> http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/06/22/all-the-things-i-would-love-to-do-some-day/feed/ Ariela’s Tree, by Johnny Siu, Thylacine Graphics, San Francisco, USA http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/06/19/arielas-tree-by-johnny-siu/ http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/06/19/arielas-tree-by-johnny-siu/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:23:03 +0000 sissT http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/?p=314 Ariela\'s Tree Johnny SiuAriela’s Tree, by Johnny Siu, Thylacine Graphics, San Francisco, USA… OMG could I please be sooooooo talented! Just for one second.
Ariela\'s Tree Johnny Siu
I won’t say anything more. I am speechless… and all you should do is go and look at his crimson clover flickr set (his first book - sold out… what else ^_^)…
Ariela\'s Tree Johnny Siu

]]> http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/06/19/arielas-tree-by-johnny-siu/feed/ Monthly minu Shop Updates! http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/06/15/monthly-minu-shop-updates/ http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/06/15/monthly-minu-shop-updates/#comments Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:19:47 +0000 sissT http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/?p=313 Seeing that both my minu online shops (etsy and felt) need a little LOVE - and more products ^_^ - I will enter a new challenge: The monthly shop update! There will be an update every first Saturday every month. The July update will be on July 5 which is 2 week before the next craft 2.0 …. oops I better get going!

]]> http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/06/15/monthly-minu-shop-updates/feed/ Saplings Wallsticker, by MissPrint London, UK http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/06/15/saplings-wallsticker-by-missprint-london-uk/ http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/2008/06/15/saplings-wallsticker-by-missprint-london-uk/#comments Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:57:05 +0000 sissT http://www.the-lighthouse-keepers-cat.com/wp_en-EN/?p=310 Saplings Walwsticker, by MissPrint London, UKBrowsing around on the Hidden Art website I found these nice wall stickers by MissPrint London, UK

Saplings Walwsticker, by MissPrint London, UK

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