El Desayuno del Diablo

The Devil's Breakfast from the Art Returns from the Dead collection. What would El Diablo have for breakfast....deviled eggs? Whimsical mixed media art to hang in your breakfast nook.


Paper Mache red diablo with clay deviled eggs as eyes, embellished with Mexican milagros, Lotteria cards, plaster skulls, worry dolls, coffee beans,glass crickets, butterflies and an old rosary for those who pray they are not part of his breakfast!

For more details visit the Planet Calamari Art Galleria on Etsy

Del Arte Suenos Nunca

Del Arte Suenos Nunca translates as Art Never Sleeps. A tribute to Frida Kahlo and the Mexican holiday the Day of the Dead. This piece is part of the Art Returns From the Dead collection.

Bronzed paper mache mask embellished with sea glass found in Salem MA with red Swarovski crystals, plaster skulls and a dove. (Diego Revera referred to Frida as his Lttle Dove.) Decoupage art of Frida and images from Jose Posada. Mounted on a black background with black wooden frame with wire hanger attached.

To see more Frida inspired art visit the Planet Calamari Art Galleria on Etsy.

Planet Calamari Under Construction! Excuse our mess while we are updating

The Planet Calamari website, PlanetCalamari Etsy Galleria and the Planet Calamari Cafepress Shop are in the midst of a makeover.

We are still open for business. Please excuse the mess and wear your hardhat and safety goggles while shopping!
Thank you

Happy Groundhog's Day!

First D.J.: Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today.
Second D.J.: It's coooold out there every day. What is this, Miami Beach?
First D.J.: Not hardly. And you know, you can expect hazardous travel later today with that, you know, that, uh, that blizzard thing.
Second D.J.: [mockingly] That blizzard - thing. That blizzard - thing. Oh, well, here's the report! The National Weather Service is calling for a "big blizzard thing!"
First D.J.: Yessss, they are. But you know, there's another reason why today is especially exciting.
Second D.J.: Especially cold!
First D.J.: Especially cold, okay, but the big question on everybody's lips...
Second D.J.: - On their chapped lips...
First D.J.: - On their chapped lips, right: Do ya think Phil is gonna come out and see his shadow?
Second D.J.: Punxsutawney Phil!
First D.J.: Thats right, woodchuck-chuckers - it's
[in unison]
First D.J.: GROUNDHOG DAY!
Second D.J.: GROUNDHOG DAY!

Frida Kahlo y Diablo Ear Art

Frida Kahlo inspired ear art with a touch of the Day of the Dead. Perfect for your inner bad girl. Paint on your uni-brow and add a touch of red lipstick. Viola!

Silver conchos are embellished with a Frida image. Strands of Czech glass, silver charms and a carved diablo bead from South America catch the light.

See more at the new Planet Calamari Art Gallery on Etsy!

www.etsy.com/shop/PlanetCalamari

Dia de los Muertos Ear Art

Inspired by Frida Kahlo and my favorite Mexican Holiday Dia de los Muertos. Paint on a uni-brow, add some red lipstick and you are ready for a fiesta! Ole!

Silver conchos with handcrafted plaster skulls, ethnic beads, silver charms, Czech glass and hand carved diablo beads from South America. Silver plated ear wires.

See these one of a kind handcrafted earrings and more at http://www.etsy.com/shop/PlanetCalamari

Happy Birthday Franz Schubert

Franz Peter Schubert
January 31, 1797 – November 19, 1828
Austrian Composer of the Ave Maria

One of my favorite versions is the Ave Maria featured in the 1940 Disney movie Fantasia: Click to hear

Planet Calamari Etsy Store to Open Soon!

Happy 2010! My muse has returned from her long vacation in the stratosphere.

A Planet Calamari etsy store is now in progress. More Frida inspired jewelry, sculptures and retablos will be featured on this site.

Stay tuned!

thank you

jeanie marie

Eco-friendly Water Bottles at Planet Calamari

New at Planet Calamari! SIGG water bottles with unique art. Great gifts for all those green crunchy granola friends on your holiday list.

Visit The Planet Calamari Shoppe for out of this world art on clothing and gifts.

Happy Birthday Frida Kahlo

July 6, 1907 – July 13, 1954
I hope the leaving is joyful; and I hope never to return.

Happy Towel Day!

So long Douglas.... and Thanks for all the fish!

Towel Day is celebrated every May 25 as a tribute by fans of the late author Douglas Adams.^[1] On this day, fans carry a towel with them to demonstrate their love for the books and the author. The commemoration was first held in 2001, two weeks after Adams' death on May 11, 2001.^[2] The towel is a reference to Adams's popular science fiction comedy series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
towelDaywiki

new......

The Planet Calamari On-line Shop just had a much needed make-over!

Visit the Planet Calamari on-line shop for out of the world art on clothing , totes, Sigg water bottles,and gifts for the home or office www.planetcalamarishoppe

in memory...

Douglas Noel Adams
11 March 1952 – 11 May 2001

A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof
is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

New from Planet Calamari SIGG bottles

To see more designs on these eco-friendly water bottles visit PlanetCalamari Sigg

Happy Birthday Guatama Buddha!

To learn more about Guatama visit wikipedia

Sanskrit Om Designs

These Sanskrit Om designs are available on t-shirts, clothing for adults & children along with other unique gift ideas. Perfect holiday gifts for those who practice yoga, meditation and a life of peace. Sanskrit Om at PlanetCalamari.com

Happy Birthday Dr Seuss!

Theodor Seuss Geisel (2 March 1904 - 24 September 1991) better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss, was a famous American writer and cartoonist best known for his children's books.

"I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees.
I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues,
And I'm asking you, sir, at the top of my lungs" --
He was very upset as he shouted and puffed --
"What's that THING you've made out of my Truffula tuft?"

• Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
  nothing is going to get better. It's not.

• Catch! calls the Once-ler.
  He lets something fall.
  It's a Truffula Seed.
  It's the last one of all!
  You're in charge of the last of the Truffula Seeds.
  And Truffula Trees are what everyone needs.
  Plant a new Truffula. Treat it with care.
  Give it clean water. And feed it fresh air.
  Grow a forest. Protect it from axes that hack.
  Then the Lorax
  and all of his friends
  may come back.

Happy Birthday Roger Daltry!

Happy Birthday Elizabeth Taylor

Think Positive during negative times.....

I am so tired of hearing everyone complaining about the economy that i have decided to do a post about it.

If you are a business owner please do not whine to your customers about how slow business is! Having your clients leave your place of business depressed is not a good motivator for them to return and spend money.

Stop watching the news! It will only depress you. Spend your time reading positive books, watching inspiring movies and thinking good thoughts. Remember the Law of Attraction. Like attracts like. Watch the movie The Secret or What the Bleep if you want to learn more about the laws of attraction. (You can also get those at your local library for free)

Here is a great book to motivate you and inspire you during these trying times. Go to the library if you cannot afford to buy it!

Download positive subliminal and meditation cds at www.brainsync.com

Happy Chinese New Year

Happy Year of the Ox!

The Chinese New Year of the Earth Ox, 2009 will fall on Monday, January 26th and marks the beginning of 15 days of festivities through the 9th of February.

The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. The element Earth is also related to prosperity. A good omen for this year, after the uncertainties of last year. For good fortune wear red on the 26th!

How do you say Happy New Year in Chinese? Greet everyone you meet with Gung Hay Fat Choy" which means "Wishing You Prosperity and Wealth".

YES WE DID!

OH HAPPY DAY!
Wishing everyone a happy and hopeful Obama-mas!

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person
or some other time.
We are the ones we've been waiting for.
We are the change that we seek."
Barack Obama

Happy Birthday Henri Matisse

From Wikipedia:
" (31 December 1869 – 3 November 1954) was a French artist, known for his use of colour and his fluid, brilliant and original draughtsmanship. As a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but principally as a painter, Matisse is one of the best-known artists of the 20th century. Although he was initially labeled as a Fauve (wild beast), by the 1920s, he was increasingly hailed as an upholder of the classical tradition in French painting.^[1] His mastery of the expressive language of colour and drawing, displayed in a body of work spanning over a half-century, won him recognition as a leading figure in modern art."

A Festivus for the Rest of Us!

Happy Festivus! This is one of my favorite holidays as well as one of the funniest Seinfeld episodes ever!

Taken from Wikipedia:

From the Seinfeld Episode "The Strike"
Frank Costanza (Jerry Stiller, left, next to Michael Richards as Cosmo Kramer) holds the old family Festivus Pole while talking to Jerry Seinfeld (Played by himself).

Type : Seasonal
Significance: A non-denominational holiday to be celebrated by those frustrated or jaded with the commercialism and pressure surrounding the Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa season
Date: December 23
Celebrations: Airing of Grievances, Feats of Strength, the Festivus Pole






If you do not know what Festivus is or would like to know more about it visit wikipedia

Wishing everyone a Happy Festivus!

Visit the Planet Calamari Shoppe for unusual holiday gifts!

Happy Birthday Frank Zappa!

December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993

The most important thing to do in your life, is to not interfere with somebody else's life.
1987: Joe Walsh asking Frank Zappa on The Howard Stern Show

The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster

Captain Mosey and the Eight "I'd Really Rather You Didn'ts"

While brooding atop Mount Salsa because he couldn't find a pirate ship, Mosey the Pirate captain ( received some advice from the Flying Spaghetti Monster in the form of ten stone tablets. These were called the "I'd Really Rather You Didn'ts" by the FSM, the "Commandments" by Mosey, and the "Condiments" by his Pirate gang. While there were originally ten "I'd Really Rather You Didn'ts", two were dropped on the way back down the mountain, with eight remaining. This event "partly accounts for Pastafarians' flimsy moral standards". The FSM's commandments address the treatment of people of other faiths, worship of the FSM, sexual conduct, and NUTRITION.

The Eight "I'd Really Rather You Didn'ts"

1. I'd really rather you didn't act like a sanctimonious holier-than-thou ass when describing my noodly goodness. If some people don't believe in me, that's okay. Really, I'm not that vain. Besides, this isn't about them so don't change the subject.
2. I'd really rather you didn't use my existence as a means to oppress, subjugate, punish, eviscerate, and/or, you know, be mean to others. I don't require sacrifices, and purity is for drinking water, not people.
3. I'd really rather you didn't judge people for the way they look, or how they dress, or the way they talk, or, well, just play nice, okay? Oh, and get this into your thick heads: woman = person. man = person. Samey = Samey. One is not better than the other, unless we're talking about fashion and I'm sorry, but I gave that to women and some guys who know the difference between teal and fuchsia.
4. I'd really rather you didn't indulge in conduct that offends yourself, or your willing, consenting partner of legal age AND mental maturity. As for anyone who might object, I think the expression is "go fuck yourself," unless they find that offensive in which case they can turn off the TV for once and go for a walk for a change.
5. I'd really rather you didn't challenge the bigoted, misogynistic, hateful ideas of others on an empty stomach. Eat, then go after the bitches.
6. I'd really rather you didn't build multi million-dollar synagogues / churches / temples / mosques / shrines to my noodly goodness when the money could be better spent (take your pick):
   1. Ending poverty
   2. Curing diseases
   3. Living in peace, loving with passion, and lowering the cost of cable
      I might be a complex-carbohydrate omniscient being, but I enjoy the simple things in life. I ought to know. I AM the creator.
7. I'd really rather you didn't go around telling people I talk to you. You're not that interesting. Get over yourself. And I told you to love your fellow man, can't you take a hint?
8. I'd really rather you didn't do unto others as you would have them do unto you if you are into, um, stuff that uses a lot of leather/lubricant/vaseline. If the other person is into it, however (pursuant to #4), then have at it, take pictures, and for the love of Mike, wear a CONDOM! Honestly, it's a piece of rubber. If I didn't want it to feel good when you did it I would have added spikes, or something.

Flying Spaghetti Monster sitings!

It's that time of year again! Pastafarians really know how to decorate for the holidays.

May you be touched by his Noodly appendage. RAmen to all.

To see the latest FSM holiday decorations visit the official Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster site at
www.venganza.org

The Gift of Om for the Holidays

Perfect holiday gifts for those who practice
yoga, meditation and a life of peace.
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Give Art this Holiday Season!

Purple Squid and Anemones is a whimsical tribute to the artist Henri Matisse by jeanie marie kraft of Planet Calamari. The original Matisse, Purple Robe and Anemomes is at the Baltimore Museum of Art.

To see whimsical art on clothing and other holiday gifts Visit The Planet Calamari Shoppe

Happy Birthday Walt Disney!

December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966

"My imagination creates my reality."

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Happy Birthday Bette Midler!

"I made a pact with myself a long time ago: Never watch anything stupider than you. It's helped me a lot. "
Bette Midler

Pawsitive Holiday Gifts!

Visit The Planet Calamari Shop for unique and affordable holiday gifts for all.

Gnome for the Holidays

Magical gnome gifts for this holiday season!

Merry Christmas from the gnomes of Planet Calamari!

To see more alternative holiday ornaments and gifts visit holiday art at the The Planet Calamari Shoppe

Happy Birthday Harpo Marx!

From Wikipedia:
"Adolph Marx), popularly known as Harpo Marx (November 23, 1888 – September 28, 1964) was one of the Marx Brothers, a group of Vaudeville and Broadway theatre entertainers who later achieved fame as comedians in the Motion Picture industry. He was well known by his trademarks: he played the harp; he never talked during performances, although he often blew a horn or whistled to communicate with people; and he frequently used props - one of his most commonly used props in films was a walking stick with a built-in bulb horn."

Happy 50th Birthday to Dr. Bean O'Boogie. lead air guitarist of the Air Band.
Tra la la la laaaaaaaaaaaa

Happy Birthday Joe Walsh

"Life's been good to me so far!"

The Acupuncture Emporium

Planet Calamari's Acupuncture Emporium

See unique acupuncture designs on great holiday gifts for acupuncturists and all those who love Oriental Medicine. Promote your practice with acupuncture t-shirts, tote bags, mugs, stickers, buttons and other items for your alternative medicine clinic.

Visit the acu-punk blog to learn about new acupuncture related information and products.


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Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse!

Happy 80th Birthday Mickey!

M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

Learn more about Mickey Mouse at wikipedia

Happy Belated Birthday Neil Young

November 12th is Neil Young's birthday. This year i missed it. (So sorry Neil!)

Read more about Neil Young at wiki

YES WE DID!

Thank you all for voting for Change.

Change is possible!
And in honor of this positive election change, Scribbles from Planet Calamari has a new look!

VOTE FOR CHANGE!!!!!!

This is your last chance to vote for positive CHANGE!
Yes we can.
Si se puede!

Possible Restrictions On Wearing Political Gear At Voting Booths

"Quick “public service” note from CafePress letting you know that come Election Day, in some states, it’s prohibited to wear political gear at the voting booth (seriously). In fact, donning political attire may result in your being turned away -- and in some cases, your arrest.

By definition, displaying political messages on T-Shirts, buttons and such is considered “Electioneering” (defined as, To work actively for a political party). To prevent voter intimidation, electioneering is not allowed near some state’s voting booths. Be sure to look into restrictions in your neck of the woods. To get you started here are a few recent articles discussing electioneering:

Issue of what not to wear emerges as voters go to polls
www.firstamendmentcenter.org

County won’t allow “passive electioneering”
www.ncnewsonline.com

We’ve also posted a CafePress-style Public Service Announcement (wink wink) on our blog, outlining the issue. You can watch it here: cafepress

So feel free to speak your mind with political gear from CafePress, but be careful what you wear to the polls on Election Day. "

Happy Voting,
The CafePress Team

Obama Mania!

To see these Obama designs on clothing, tote bags, buttons, stickers, yard signs and more click on Planet Calamari's Obama-Mania Shop. Free shipping this weekend!

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Happy Birthday John Lennon

All we are saying
is Give Peace a Chance!

Happy Birthday Julie Andrews!