Inside the Artist's Studio: Jennifer Murphy

I thought I'd give you a weeks worth of eye candy before I leave on vacation with my family. For your viewing pleasure, today I'm going to take you on a little tour of the amazing, whimsical world of Jennifer Murphy (and her company bears and other silly things). You may know her from wonderful work sold at Earth Angel Toys or Bayberry Cove. She has an adorable web site as well. She will be a fellow instructor at the ZNE ConvenZioNE in Pleasanton, Ca in August. Needless to say I was thrilled to get a glimpse into her magically creative studio of vintage loveliness. It was such a pleasure to chat with Jennifer about art and life. She is so full of energy and knowledge. Such an inspiration!As you can see, Jennifer's inspiration board is huge and full of wonderful images. I gifted her today with the bird paper seen on the top left corner of the board, some wallpaper from my kits which she immediately hung up on the cabinet seen in the middle of the photo below and some vintage goodies. She was so excited. It's so fun to give gifts to someone with similar tastes.

On Jennifer's desk....

Vintage inspiration abound.

Her quilts are stunning. What a wonderful color palette.

So many amazing critters...originals, vintage and Jennifer Murphy licensed reproductions.

A peek around the studio...

Her original (on the far right) and licensed reproductions by Seasons of Cannon Falls.

Vintage chenille rolls....swoon!

It all started here with this wonderful little elephant that her mother had on a low shelf in her sewing room. She would pick it up and play with it as a young girl. It was her first vintage treasure.

This is the little mouse she made on the Martha Stewart Show.

Thanks so much for the peek inside your artful endeavors, Jennifer!

Check out this page of her web site for more images of Jennifer's amazing work.

Shop update...kits and more!

The shop has been updated and has some fabulous fun vintage goodies, including this KIT featuring gorgeous vintage wallpaper. You recieve all the supplies in the kit to make two 11x14" inch wall hangings. I love how these turned out! Check it all out here!

****All orders placed by the end of day July 3rd will be shipped immediately. Orders placed between July 4th and July 12th will be SHIPPED JULY 13th.********

Happy 4th of July week! Hope yours is filled with summertime fun with family and friends. I hit a "motherload" of an estate sale this weekend and got some fabulous goodies. This gorgeous oil painting above is now in my living room. It cost the price of a candy bar. The doll clothes below just about made me faint. The red polka dots and that trim. Adorable!!!

This marshmallow tin was just too old and rusty to pass up. Love it! I do have some goodies to share with you. I know you will be thrilled!! Here's a peek....

Check out this AMAZING vintage wallpaper. I am finishing up a really fun kit that I will have in my etsy shop that comes with a huge sheet of it and tons of other vintage goodies. I hope to update the shop in the next day or so. Toodles!

After-party...

Still in your party clothes with no where to go? Sad the party is over? I'm feeling a little like this lady below. Vanessa hosted the blogland party of the year. Wow! Thanks so much for all of you for visiting my party below. Sure had a grand time. It's just going to take a bit to recover from having so much fun!
We sure danced the night away....

Ate lots of sweets....

Made so many new friends.

Now it's back to crafting.

Thanks for all the fun!!

It's party time!

There's a huge party in blogland, don't be late!!After hosting my blogland tea party back in March of last year, it's so fun to see blog parties popping up every now and then. They are tons of work as a hostess, but so much fun to bring this delightful community together. So come on in for some fun, then head here for an over-the-top explosion of creativity and color at Vanessa's

Mad Hatter Tea Party!
She really outdid herself! WOW! Since you've arrived, please come on in!
Here you become whatever you'd like. Just follow your intuition and journey to wherever your creativity leads you. Sign by Cassondra at Citrus Faire.
Welcome!!
Take a seat, enjoy the company. Doll by Raised in Cotton.
Card by PaPaYa. "Creativity is a type of learning process where the teacher and the pupil are located in the same individual."

Make sure to choose your party hat.

What color are you today?Care for a cupcake? The kids made them just for you!
Have a sip of some cool, refreshing iced tea.

Don't forget your straw! Try not to get icing on your sweet party dress...and be careful of your jewels while you dance away.

Chat with the pixies in my studio and enjoy your stay.

Don't forget to guess what's in the giant egg!

May you walk lightly...and with creative abaondon. Thanks for visiting!!!