i need a little something*something...

whoa... i am have been working sooooo much lately. feels like i need a breath of fresh air, possibly a little nap (haha) and some new inspiration.... if you have any new music, film or art links that you would like to share with me, i would love it!

mother's day photos coming soon..... :D
xox. elsie

PS. i need to say *THANK YOU* for all of your kind comments and support of my new book. it *really* means a lot. thank you.

Comments

[Alexa]

Glad to have the chance to share some inspiration!

Favourites on my ipod right now for lyrics are:

Air Traffic - http://www.myspace.com/airtraffic

Josh Pyke -
http://www.myspace.com/joshpyke

Biffy Clyro -
http://www.myspace.com/biffyclyro

and to dance to:

Los Campesinos!-
http://www.myspace.com/loscampesinos

Alphabeat -
http://www.myspace.com/thisisalphabeat

And my favourite film right now, (or possibly ever!) huge inspo:

Across the Universe -
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445922/

Hope you likey! :)

[Jess]

Check out An Horse! They headlined for Tegan and Sara when I went to see them the other night. "Company" and "postcards" are some favorites of mine. I keep them on repeat and doodle for hours :)

[Jess]

Check out An Horse! They headlined for Tegan and Sara when I went to see them the other night. "Company" and "postcards" are some favorites of mine. I keep them on repeat and doodle for hours :)

[Amy Poole]

Hey Elsie!

I have been on a HUGE music finding kick lately - some of my current favorites are The Weepies (good tracks are "World Spins Madly On" and "Gotta Have You") and EastMountainSouth. Their entire album (there's only one) is wonderful, but particularly great songs are "Hard Times," and "So Are You to Me." Enjoy! =)

[joy]

I'm really looking forward to this movie....more than about surfing, about homeschooling, and alternative parenting! Looks RAD

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/surfwise/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYAW666X53A

[Amy Poole]

Hey! Me again! Here is the MySpace for The Weepies:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=17073917

And I can't seem to find a good website for Eastmountainsouth, but you can find them on iTunes!

[Kate Walsh]

I got my book this morning in the post Elsie and guess what I LOVE IT!!!!!

[Neen]

:( Typepad thinks I'm spamming you... I'm not I promise :(
Can't wait to see what you do next Elsie.

[alison]

i am so excited to get your book in!

lately i've been inspired by the movie marie antoinette-- it is beautiful! it's been a fav for a while, but been inspiring lately.

music: caleb jude green (local guy from lubbock,tx where i went to college), sia, KATE NASH...

hope your day is going well!
alison

[Emily Barklage]

Did you see "Lars and the Real Girl?" I loved it and it seems like your "type" of movie ... enjoy!

[Emily Barklage]

Forgot to mention ... loving this CD:
"Hand Built By Robots" is Newton Faulkner's debut album. Already #1 in the UK the album is available in stores and online now.

http://www.newtonfaulkner.com/us/home/

[KKT]

Did you see the movie "Lars and the Real Girl"? It was {really} sweet! Not at all what I expected!

"Into the Wild" was pretty amazing, too!

[Chrispy]

If you like Beatles music, watch "Across the Universe"...very inspiring.

[elm]

Just discovered this artist, who married a guy I went to college with:
http://www.nataliesalminen.com/

[anna]

edison glass! really different...fun sound. i love 'em.

http://www.myspace.com/edisonglass

[kristy]

don't know if it's your speed...

but moss bluff is a great band. very bob marley-ish:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=29808313

i recently found this blog, lots of eye candy:
http://www.hostessblog.com/

and new product:
http://www.turntablelab.com/books_design/107/126/

ribbon love:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5455985

[Katy Montgomery]

I have recently been listening to Brett Dennen. He's a great musician! You can check out his myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/brettdennen. I recently just started listening to him and I LOVE him.

[Amy Bell]

yes, breaks are good. :) when i need a break i watch fun with dick and jane..it makes me laugh so hard..and dan in real life..another funny one..i am loving that sound track right now...have a wonderful day!

[katie]

i really love listening to episodes of the radio show "this american life" while I work. the stories are fascinating . . . recently I listened to one that was about a production of peter pan, the link is here: http://www.thislife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?episode=61

check it out! :)

[Erin]

Check out these:
www.amycartwright.com
www.sarahslean.com

I would add more, but I have to make supper!

[Kinsey]

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=128903885 my fave is Great DJ

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=182646680 "cotton" is the *heat*

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=58010496

That's all I got for now :] You've probably already heard of all of these...we like a lot of the same stuff but it seems like right when I find something new, you've been there done that, lol.

Hugs! Kinsey

[Shirl]

Hi, Elsie! Just ordered your new book and some Love, Elsie goodies from Two Peas...can't wait!

I just got this book that I think you might like; it's called Big Eye Art by Blonde Blythe. It's got different artist's modern take on the Big Eye kids (and 'pity kitties' and 'puppies', too!). Very, very inspiring.

Thomas Woodruff's art is amazing, too. There was a half hour docu on the Gallery channel (our cable system has it on the HD channels). Anyway, his "Freak Parade" is just beyond description. Unfortunately, I haven't come across a web page for him, but bookmistress.com has the FP book for sale (just ordered!). He's definately worth seeking out!
For some kitschy music, try "Xanadu"...the original movie soundtrack. ELO's "I'm Alive" makes me happy :). Also listening to Lily Allen lots. Happy Creating!

[Christine Drevo]

Have you heard of "Built by Snow" I love their album "Noise"; and "the Postal Service" and how about some old school.....Siouxsie and the Banshees.

Can't wait to check out the new book!

[Jordan]

Have you heard Sara Bareilles yet? Her CD is great!

I'm also always inspired by looking around Etsy, although I know you already know about Etsy since you have a shop! I recently opened a shop there, BlessedRoadPhotos. So anyways, there are two inspiration ideas! :)

[Michele Attaway]

Photojojo.com

moo.com

[faith]

-Great blog:
http://www.krisatomic.com/blog/
And her flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/krisatomic/

-Rob Ryan's new book "This Is For You"

- The movies "Almost Famous" and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" are a couple of my favorites, if you have yet to see them.

-Emily Elbert:
www.myspace.com/emilyelbert

-You MUST have heard of NEET, but just in case:
www.neetmagazine.com

There you are!
Have a splendid week :)

[B]

Former lead singer of Sixpence None The Richer...Leigh Nash's solo album, "Blue on Blue".
Especially a great album if you're feeling lovey dovey about someone. it's just a heartfelt album I love!

[mandi]

i just got some of your love elsie stuff for my birthday :) i love it!

[Jocelyn]

Check out M83. They are fanastic:

http://www.myspace.com/m83

Their video for Graveyard Girl is pretty cool too:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gY8iy8S0S4w

[april]

Movies:
Paris, je t'aime
http://www.firstlookstudios.com/pjt/
So different and fun.

Step Into Liquid
http://www.stepintoliquid.com/
A documentary on surfing. Beautiful! Riding Giants is really good too.

Photographers:
the image is found blog
http://www.theblogisfound.com/
I drool over their photos

Music:
Seabear
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=6948483

And thank YOU for all the inspiration you've given me lately. I'm loving the embroidery patterns. Making lots of handkerchiefs!

[katie]

http://gallery.notcot.com/index.php?d=Sub-Studio

i just discovered this site, thought you might like it.

[Rhonda]

Elsie, can't wait to see your book around here. Love all your art. cool music site for you and luv your guy's notes...

http://www.myspace.com/imakethissound

[Shell]

Ahhh, music... lately I've been listening to Coconut Records, Maria Mena, and a little Alanis Morissette "Jagged Little Pill" for old time's sake.

Got your new recipe box this past weekend... love it!

[alison]

forgot to mention.. my cousin has some pretty amazing designs and drawings.. :) http://www.flickr.com/people/chocosaur/

[lauren]

I have to agree about Jon Foreman (www.myspace.com/jonforeman), and throw out The Rocket Summer (www.myspace.com/therocketsummer) - they inspire me to create!!!

[Lacey]

I actually had your book waiting for me on the porch when I got home today. Love it!!

As for new music I recently found Marié Digby (Unfold is the album)
on iTunes.

Another good one is the new Panic at the Disco CD. Even if you weren't a fan of the first CD, this CD is totally different.

Also gotta love Rilo Kiley - Under the Blacklight.
I love Breakin Up, Silver Lining & The Moneymaker

Or not so new but no less great Incubus - Make Yourself

[Lacey]

I actually had your book waiting for me on the porch when I got home today. Love it!!

As for new music I recently found Marié Digby (Unfold is the album)
on iTunes.

Another good one is the new Panic at the Disco CD. Even if you weren't a fan of the first CD, this CD is totally different.

Also gotta love Rilo Kiley - Under the Blacklight.
I love Breakin Up, Silver Lining & The Moneymaker

Or not so new but no less great Incubus - Make Yourself

[Dey]

My recomendation is in spanish,I´m from Mexico like this singer, hope you like her music and her videos. She is so creative her music rocks.
Julieta Venegas
Me voy (I´m leaving) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChJJXkpXlhM
Limon y sal (Lemon and salt)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQhy3CITqIY&feature=related
Eres para mi (You're the one for me)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQhy3CITqIY&feature=related

[Dominguita]

i love your work, love the way u scrap n ur designs.

for music im in love with madonna's new cd, hard candy; the kills, the pierces n moby's last cd.

keep up with the good job.

[Lisa Pate]

My coolio brother has some new music out, even a free download :)

http://krismorris.com

I think you might enjoy

[laura kate]

not necessarily new, but music i've had spinning a lot lately:

*the swell season (and, in turn, the frames)
*the black keys (esp. the new album, "attack and release" and also "rubber factory")
*new stuff (and old stuff too) from the b-52s

[Tea]

Hi! :) I'm inspired by a thousand things, and my boyfriends art is one of them. You can check it out at http://mariusgraesby.blogspot.com - at least some of it. :)

Also, I'm loving this girls music: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ngd45o-M_M4

Enjoy! :D

[babykitty]

Hi Elsie, I'm in love with your work!!
I'm french so I advise you a french singer: Emilie simon, personnally I love her video, look here: http://www.myspace.com/emiliesimonmusic

And do you know Kate Nash, I love her music:
http://www.myspace.com/katenashmusic
I hope you like!

[Sofia]

My inspiration at the moment:

Music; Lykke Li (AMAZING!)
Amy Winehouse

Film; anything by Ahn Hung Tran, particulaly "the scent of green papaya", If you haven't seen it, check it out, I know you'll love it..

Other stuff; pine cones, dark skies, cooking

Books; Wintering by Kate Moses, The Ossie Clarke diaries edited and introduced by Lady Henrietta Rous

[Jannie]

You have to listen to this band called Room Eleven! They are Dutch so quite sure you haven't heard of them! ;)

This is a live registration of their cd presentation:
http://www.fabchannel.com/room_eleven_concert

Enjoy!!

[Annette]

I GOT YOUR NEW BOOK IN THE MAIL TODAY!!!! IT'S INCREDIBLE, WONDERFUL, GENIUS AND I LOVE THE CARDS. How remarkable to be able to take out one card per project. It's very convenient. I love your first book and this one is just as fantastic. Oh my I can't wait to start creating tomorrow. Love the dedication to your mom and what a great Mother's Day gift for her from you. I'm amazed at all the art ideas you've included. Love them all truly. Yes I have read every page already, just couldn't put it down. Well Just wanted to share. Again congrats Elsie - Cheers Annette

[Vicky]

i drew a blank when i read this post this morning but when i went to get some music to cook dinner to i saw my Brunettes album and immediately thought of you...I hope you enjoy them as much as we do :)
http://www.myspace.com/thebrunettes

[Tove]

This video by Alphabeat makes me soo happy right now. They are lovely!

[Tove]

This video by danish Alphabeat makes me sooo happy right now. They are lovely!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvD6maGRh7c

Check it out!

[Erika]

Hi elsie,i always check out you blog and the RV blog,i really love your art i am waiting for may 15 for the update so i can buy a lot of stuff from your etsy.

You want some ispiration?
Listen The Sounds album "Dying to say this to you" i love it and i always play the cd in my saturday night scrapping!
Kisses from italy!