I Love ART!

Where can you buy original art direct from emerging contemporary artists at a snip? Folksy of course! Buy before they get famous and reap the benefits of owning an original masterpiece. I would blow my children's inheritance on art, if there was any inheritance for them, that is! Spite by Harriets ImaginationsCanvas Picture by Janet's PixDawn Chorus by Petit BirdCity in the Rain by I Drew the StarsApproaching Snow Storm by The Wee Art CoBrighton Pier by Eddie GaulStill Life by Elderberry Art GallerySheepies by Genevieve CsehElephant Family by JublahGlassprimitif

This is Dedicated

Stop Press! It's not too late to buy your Valentine's Card before the big day! Folksy has brilliant original art cards and designs and so much better than a store-bought card (no mass production, one of a kind design, personal service - you can't get that from Clinton Cards).Valentine Card from Andy Lanham ArtSmall Heart Card by The Mosaic GardenLet Love Out Valentine Pocket moleskine cahier by ChampignonsYou Set My Heart On Fire Embroidered Valentine Card by Silver Birch CraftsAppliqued Heart Valentines Card by Claire Hurd DesignRecycled Valentine Card by Nina Rowan Paper BoutiqueStar Trek Meerkat Valentine Card by Nifty KnitsI Love You Card by ZebedeeValentine Card by Lino King CardsAmore Card by SooziebeeGlassprimitif

Raining in Manchester

It rains a lot in Manchester, but that hasn't dampened this Mancunians spirit, I'm sat watching the rain come down and I've found a few things that reflect the best bits of Manchester on Folksy.The signs might say 'Manchester Central' but all true Manc's know it as the G-Mex, there's a lot of Manchester love from Purple Pixie.Love this photographic print from MojoSteph, it sums up the Manchester I knew in the 90's, before all the fancy glass and brushed steel buildings.Lil Sonny Sky makes lovely prints, this print is hand-screenprinted with lots of loving care and from a limited run of 15.One of Manchester's favourite sons, Morrissey. Show some Smiths love with these earrings from Voodooville.Made in Manchester by Queenie O'Coco, this raincloud brooch has a mirror finish and a great graphic style.More cute wearable raindrops with these vintage style peacock pearl drop earrings from JimJams Jewellery.The rain had stopped now and a blue sky is peaking through, and I remember why I love Manchester so much. I hope you've enjoyed my Manc-rain themed Folksy selections, and keep buying handmade.Article by Aleximo, xXx