MissMalaprop.com is the brainchild of Mallory, a 23-year-old indie craft enthusiast living in New Orleans.

MissMalaprop is an indie driven, community based blog that showcases independent artists, designers, eco-friendly products and what’s really going on in New Orleans, her hometown.

MissMalaprop’s blurbs:

MissMalaprop.com spotlights the best in independent designers & artists, eco-friendly and sustainable products, New Orleans & Gulf Coast based businesses and issues, and people & organizations who are working to make the world a better place.

I believe that one person can make a difference and that everyone can be that person.

Found on: MissMalaprop Myspace page

Must reads:

Dismantled Designs

MissMalaprop Stylehive

If you’re looking for craft kits, DIY-centric accessories or that special something for the Etsy girl or boy in your life, look no further! Plain Mabel represents dozens of independent artists, crafters and designers who produce a wide array of hip and innovating products.

Plain Mabel blurbs:

Plain Mabel specializes in extraordinary craft gear, patterns, and kits, as well as DIY-centric accessories and gifts. Dozens of independent artists, designers, and crafters are represented at Plain Mabel and bring us a wide array of hip, innovative, and stylish products. Nearly all of the items found here are handmade, and each is a result of dedication, clever design, quality workmanship, and lots of love.

I just ordered the Artist Trading Card Kit, the kit contains tiny pieces of mixed-media art that you can collect and trade with fellow artists — anyone want to trade?

Found on: Stylehive Plain Mabel

Must reads:

Plain Mabel website

Plain Mabel Blog

Miss Malaprop blog post

The great thing about art is that it’s all subjective and that’s why I love Etsy.com. There you’ll find all kinds of artists with all types of styles making all types of things for all sorts of people.

Today I found artist Ashleyg and the second print in her “HELLO” series named “Hello November” and in the immortal words of Ice Cube; “Today was a good day.”

Ashleyg’s blurbs:

I strongly believe in what you’re happiest doing at five is what you will be happiest doing your entire life. Growing up, I endlessly drew and embroidered onto washcloths that my grandma gave me little creatures and animals that I desperately wanted to live in the woods of my backyard.

On the first of every month Ashley releases a limited edition print. The print is only available for that month, and $5.00 of every print will go to charity.

Found on: Ashleyg’s Etsy page

Must reads:

Ashley’s blog

You can now find Ashley’s paintings at Velocity.