January 11, 2012
i’m falling in love with: arrows.
gold arrow necklace | arrow tea cup | silver arrow ring | native summer blue tags | bow and arrows art | mini pastel arrows | rubber stamp set
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January 5, 2012
i’m thinking this idea might mean a run to the thrift store. though these superior servers are available for sale (and appropriate for everyday use), i’m thinking a diy version could make for some unusually beautiful kitchen art. what do you think? framed, strung or even bunched in a canister- i think this would be an easy way to add a classy splash of color to your kitchen!
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December 23, 2011
sunshine printable – free!
campers printable – free!
moths printable – $4
don’t get snippy – $3.99
do the impossible printable – free!
mushroom printable – $3.50
still looking for a last minute gift idea? here are a few printable art pieces that would make beautiful gifts! paired with a new frame or even a re-purposed thrift frame, these would make a classy gift in minutes.
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December 8, 2011
gifting someone of the crafster variety this year? how about a book on their craft? or maybe one on how to sell it or taking pictures of it? i personally own eight out of ten of these books (a bit of an obsession?) and can vouch on how truly wonderful they are. chock-full of useful information, you or your recipient will surley leave full of inspiration and better equipped to take on the world of craftiness!
p.s. do you have any favorite crafty books?
row 1: how to make money using etsy | the handmade marketplace | creative, inc
row 2: craft, inc. | how to sell your crafts online | print & pattern
row 3: a field guide to fabric design | a crafter’s guide to taking great photos | martha stewart’s encyclopedia of crafts
wrap up: {2011} {art} {books} {craft} {crafty} {design} {etsy} {gift guide} {how to sell} {photos}
December 6, 2011
art is such a beautiful gift to give during the holidays, don’t you think? it’s one of those gifts that just keep on giving, and something that the recipient can look at and enjoy every day (and think of you!). accompanied with a repurposed frame from the thrift store, you can make a very special gift without breaking the bank, and their easy to ship, too!
row 1: succulent plants – $10 – a grand discovery – $30 | blue owl – $10
row 2: believe – $27 | do something good today – $25 | put a pretty dress on – £4.00
row 3: september fox – $35 | tear drop drawing – $48 | dot print – $40
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November 9, 2011
you might remember the e-course that i recently enrolled in (starts in 5 days, eee!) called the art and business of surface pattern design? well if you’ve been tinkering with the idea of signing up, i think i have a little something-something to put you over the edge. how about a chance to win $100 worth of giftware designed by rachael taylor? boo-yah!
alls you have to do is sign up for the art and business of surface pattern design within 48 hours of this post to be entered to win a bumper package of rachael taylor-designed home and giftware worth $100, shipped anywhere in the world!
after checking out the e-course and realizing that you were destined to partake, go ahead and sign up (better hurry though, e-course begins on monday, november 14th!). when asked where you heard about the course, enter ‘going home to roost’, and you will automatically be entered to win. we will announce the winner here on monday, november 14th. you have 48 hours to enter (ends on 11/11/11 at 10:30am pst). good luck!
the package includes (drum roll, please):
a brand new design, screen printed brown with the ‘cow parsley’ print. apron comes with an adjustable strap & loop at the top & ties around the waist to fasten.
brown ‘cow parsley’ pattern tea towel, screen printed & manufactured in the uk. a very generous sized tea towel, dimensions 48cm x 76cm made from 100% cotton. these tea towels will add a pretty accent to your kitchen!
coordinating brown ‘cow parsley’ single oven mitt. this design will add a quirky and contemporary edge to your kitchen!
black and white screen printed heavyweight fabric canvas shopper bag (with long handles) exclusively hand drawn & designed by rachael. the bag has the popular ‘quirky motifs’ pattern printed on the front & the reverse.
cards exclusively hand designed by rachael, blank inside for your own personal message.
if you have ever dreamt of seeing your designs on stationery, fabric, homewares or other products, sharing your art through pattern, and monetising your designs this groundbreaking course is for you!
‘the art and business of surface pattern design featuring rachael taylor’ is the definitive guide to becoming a surface pattern designer. split into three modules it will take you step-by-step from sketch to pattern to product, sharing technical how-to-guides and industry secrets along the way.
thriving surface pattern designer rachael taylor will guide you along this exciting path from developing your signature style to putting a collection together, and from protecting your work to monetising your designs. with a rich combination of design inspiration, practical advice, demonstrations, creative exercises, resources and interviews with leading industry practitioners, this is the go-to guide for anyone wanting to develop their design skills and break into the industry.
if you want to break into the exciting surface pattern design industry, this is the course for you! find out more and register here: http://www.dowhatyouloveforlife.com/pattern
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November 8, 2011
with names like ocean of the universe, morning sunshine, radiate and the evening moon.. i see aeropagita abstract prints as drops of joy. many of them symbolize the energy in the universe and they are all focused on positivity. i particularly love how artist mishel describes the art as ‘self help for your walls’. visit aeropagita on etsy and twitter to see more of this beautiful world!
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October 25, 2011
oh my goodness, did i ever fall in love with this wild herringbone print from cozy mia! i really enjoy artwork that makes your eye meander, and all of these seem to do the trick. pieces like this are exactly why i love to paint my walls white, so i can add bright and bold pieces to spice things up. which is your favorite?
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