Great Gifts Holiday Shop!

Dear friends, as usual I am terrible at posting in a timely fashion, especially lately as work picks up and so does the holiday frenzy. But oddly enough this post has to do with both work, and holiday shopping.



Sarah Carr, The Bridge, and many other tireless volunteers and organizers have pulled together an awesome month long shop (!) that will be open every day in December at The Bridge PAI, beginning this Friday, December 3rd. It will feature the work of about 40 different vendors, myself included, and I encourage everyone to go check it out. I can't wait to see all the awesome goodies up for sale!

Between prepping for this gift show, visiting the family in North Carolina, and my regular job, I have been a little distracted, but in a good way! Being busy usually means I'm surrounded by friends and social activities, and this week will be no different. A much needed ladies' knitting night tomorrow, followed by an impromptu business trip to NYC early next week (and I'll be going up a day early to visit Miss Romeo, among others). I am not ready for the new york cold, but sitting in my barely heated apartment for the next few days should be training enough. In serious need of a space heater over here, people.

Until next week when I will hopefully have new york photos to post...xoxo.

Furniture Makeover

I have been given a lot of furniture over the years, and a lot of it was in need of some revamping. I recently painted my desk chair and sanded down the edges and added some pink birdies on the back. It definitely was an improvement, especially since I have a lot of mismatched wood furniture in a number of different shades. I'm also in the process of refinishing my dresser. Photos to come!

I love felt

I have been working on some felt things recently cause I super love wool felt. Last week I made myself a felt portfolio case. Felt moleskine and planner cases are up next.

Robot Love Trio complete

I had always had the idea that there would be at least 3 Robot Love Cards in the series and the 3rd card is finally complete. I've got it up for sale on etsy, and also a Multipack, of all three of the cards at a discounted price.

[Robot Love First Date Card]

[Robot Love Multipack]

My attempt at block printing

So last night i printed 3 totes with my "I don't do crowds" linocut. I think it was definitely a good first try, and now I'm wishing I had bought WAY more tote bags at Muji (cough, cough - if anyone in new york would be will to buy me a ton I will gladly send you some cash!) These totes are great and light weight and look like they are made for this sort of thing. Anyhow, here are some photos from my first attempt hand printing.



I plan to add to them a little more, but that requires making another block! Things to work on this weekend!

My first real linocut

So today i made my first real linocut using the title of a Camera Obscura song.
I think I am likely to get VERY hooked on this.

It's pretty rough, but I will take it as a successful first go. Now i just have to decide what to print it on.

New cards in the shop!

Two new cards are up in my shop! I'll be posting more in a few days, I''ll keep you all posted.