Winks 2-6-08

Man, where do I start? I feel like my links are all over the place this week.

Since Valentine’s is coming up, there have been a glut of V-day tutorials and ideas. Here are my favorites, delivered with enough time for you to actually get cracking if you’re the type to actually crack around this time of year.

I love all these heart garlands and mobilesI’ve been seeing around blogland. And I just love this adorable cardI found on flickr. Or maybe sexy string panties are more your style? Why not try your hand at an origami heart with the help of a video. For more inspiration, check out these candy heart scarves.

I sent this tute for crocheted bellydance accessories to my mom a while back, but I might be able to make them too in the near future. I can’t get these paper globe ornaments out of my head. I’m keep imagining what they’d look like with magazine paper. And not a tutorial but look at this knit manatee! I wants it! And I always wondered what to do with that velvety yarn that wasn’t too funky. I love the idea of using beads in the trench of a ribbed scarf like the free shazam pattern. Maybe with a more pronounced zig-zag. Or maybe go with something funky like this tetris scarf. I’ve had that idea in my head for a while, but never saw one.

Craft Gossip is a new to me craft site, updated all the time. Plus, a whole site dedicated to teaching you how to make your own soap. Check out Sakura Kitty Creativeson Etsy for soso cute accessories.

There are several sites I found with inspiring decor as well. Like aqua creations, a site that carries a lighting line that reminds me of a mix between fine Japanese paper origami and sea creatures. Schonbek is a well known line of chandeliers, but I’ve been captivated by their Bolero line since I started seeing it advertised in decorating magazines months ago. I mean, check out that Riley Orange! And the material used to cover the chain looks like colored smoke. If you have the money, this might be a good site to pick up those botanical prints that have made a comeback. Designers Guild USA still has their autumn/winter 07 line up with linens that remind me of both damask and Paris tourism.

I visited Maine Cottage because of a picture of this desk in lime green, but the whole site if full of crazy color. And for color on the floor, check out these incredibly inspired rugs at Sweep Dreams. Maybe it’s just me, but I got ridiculously excited about metal tiles- a new idea to me. You can find some lovely ones at the Walker Zanger site.

That’s all for this week!