I don't post enough pictures of socks in action, but I thought this was too perfect not to post. And no, the socks weren't inspired by the rug! There's a pair available in my etsy shop, too. :)

Hailing from Croatia, this new member of the HAF team definitely fits her name! BriskMamma is brisk and busy, indeed, as she creates retro-inspired home goods, cooks and bakes with wild abandon, and hand-drawn designs. But wait, there's more! She's also a mom. :)

I know Christmas is over, but I can't resist sharing these handmade gift bags and ornaments. You can see the detail she puts into these!

Make sure to check out her blog. You'll find tutorials of fun projects, artist features, and deeelicious looking posts about her kitchen creations. I'm feeling a bit like baking after seeing these tasty looking muffins.

Can you say yum? She even shares the recipes. ;)

Some of the neatest things I found were these edible image cupcake toppers. My favorites were these paisley ones and rag doll ones:

I also found these cute little resin flowers pretty charming, from the crafty shop.

On top of all of the fun stuff and awesome printing services available from Eye Candey, you're also in for a treat on the blog. You'll find quirky and interesting commentary on equally quirky and interesting products, companies, news, and updates on what's new with Eye Candey -- including a new storefront! How cool is that?

dahlish is a newer member of the HAF family, and it's so nice to have another knitter/fiber person on board. She's an excellent knitter and loves to create items to share with others. You might be able to tell from her shop, but she's also a mom and has a focus on adorable items for kids.

Check out these charming dollies from her shop:

Many knitters spend a lot of time knitting for their families, friends, and customers, so I'm always interested to see what people create for themselves. I found these socks on her blog that are totally droolworthy and totally hers! Go dahlish.

I'm not really a 'group' person, and have always had a difficult time getting involved in interest groups. Awhile ago, I, for some reason, was motivated to join the HAF group, and I'm so glad I did!

I've always felt very welcomed and encouraged by the members and have never felt isolated from the cool kids, like I usually do in other groups. The chats, support, suggestions, and frank answers are a refreshing change and an invaluable resource.

If, as an artist, artisan, or crafter, you're looking for a new home with a multitude of strengths and interests, definitely check out the Handmade Artist Forum. It's a hub for discussions, advertising, community, and you can even put up a shop, if you so desire.

iKnitQuiltSew has a shop that oozes sweet and traditional. Her shops hold over 40 years of experience and talent at creating wonderful pieces for children or collectors. Creating is her passion; and, even though she's selling to others now, she still puts so much love into each and every piece.

Now really, does it get any cuter than that face? Her teddy bears are beyond charming and have such personality. This particular bear is fully jointed and durable, making it a fantastic toy for kids...and possibly even their kids!

Since iKnitQuiltSew learned many of her techniques and got her start from her grandmother and still uses many older patterns, I have a feeling that her lovely work will definitely become heirloom or heritage pieces. Take, for example, this beautiful, vintage-style log cabin quilt: