Archives for posts with tag: Etsy

Back to the Future, er the Eighties.

February 28, 2013 //

It’s been around for quite some time now, this trend channeling the 1980s. You can’t escape it. Especially when stores are selling shirts like this:

Meow.

I even broke down yesterday and bought a pair of hightop sneakers. Red ones. And they may or may not (they do) have a wedge heel in them. Anyway, where am I going with this? Well I was inspired by this resurrection of my childhood fashion and thought why not make a birthday card from this -specifically for us children of the 80? The inspiration is endless, but I chose a few of my favorite things from the decade including Dukes of Hazzard, crimped side ponytails, Madonna, and all things neon.

Here’s my card surrounded by actual items being sold today. See what I mean? Straight up 80s. And if you like any of them, they’re all from Urban Outfitters. Shocking I know.

If you have a friend born in the 80s who has an upcoming birthday, do check out my card on Etsy. At least check it out to see the little surprise on the back.

Tags 80s, birthday, card, Dirty Dancing, Dukes of Hazzard, eighties, Etsy, ghostbusters, Jack's Master, Madonna

Categories Art & Design, Shopping & Fashion

Don’t Stop Believin’ – Breast Cancer Awareness Cards

October 9, 2012 //

I made a card with this message for a loved one who was sick with cancer in the hospital. A get well card didn’t seem to cut it and all the sympathy cards out there were just too damn depressing. In tough situations when a loved one is ill, they deserve something that celebrates and empowers them. Something that says don’t give up! You rock! Fight on! Or, to quote Journey, Don’t Stop Believin’.

I made these hand-stamped cards for Breast Cancer Awareness month and will donate the proceeds to the American Cancer Society at the end of the year.
The last image is something I’m hoping to do more of. It’s both a card and a picture in a frame. I want these cards to have some sort of backing to them so the recipient has the option of hanging it on their wall or standing it up on a table to always see.

Check them out on Etsy here.

Tags awareness, breast, cancer, Don't Stop Believing, Etsy, gold, Journey, metallic, month, pink, stamp

Categories Art & Design

Frame Your Bad Hair Days

September 17, 2012 //

I like the idea of using cards for pictures and framing them. I painted these “Bad Hair Day” cards a while ago and thought they could make cute pictures for a bathroom. It’s so easy to do a quick way to dress up a room for just a few dollars. Especially with these cheap wooden frames from Ikea.

(via Etsy)

Tags bad hair day, Cards, Etsy, frame, IKEA, RAM

Categories Interior Design

Sneak Peek – NEW Bachelorette Party Invite!

September 6, 2012 //

This is a new take on my original SIN invitation. I played around with some new typefaces and chose some appropriate bachelorette colors of hot pink and black. I’m thinking of lining the envelopes with hot pink or red glitter paper. I think it will look pretty hot!

Tags Bachelorette, Etsy, glitter, invitation, Party, SIN

Categories Wedding

Clare Vivier-ish bags

August 28, 2012 //

So I’ve been obsessed with this purse by Clare Vivier for a while now but I’ve never gotten the courage to purchase it. Why? A couple reasons. It’s a little pricey, but more importantly, it has no handle. Yes i understand it is a clutch and clutches don’t have handles. I just wish I had the option of one in case i get lazy later on at night and don’t want to shlep it around. Luckily I found these awesome leather pouches below by Etsy designer BlackBird and The Owl. Yes, still no handle, but half the price as one of the above bags and handmade. Definitely check out her Etsy shop for more adorable little bags. I can’t decide which one to get but one will be mine soon!

Tags blackbirdandtheowl, clare vivier, clutch, Etsy, leather, neon, pouch

Categories Etsy

For the Bride to Bee

March 10, 2012 //

So I’ve been working on a cute honeycomb-themed Save the Date for a lovely bride to “bee.” Hehe. I’ve done a bunch of image searches for inspiration on bees and honeycombs and weddings, and am really loving this theme. I found some really adorable gift ideas too! Check it out:

I love these plates, and how perfect is this jewelry for the bridesmaids or even the bride!?

And of course we can’t forget the gentleman.

And how cute is this little change purse? It too would make a cute little bridesmaid gift, especially for junior bridesmaids. Loves!

Tags bee, bride to bee, Etsy, Honey, honeycomb, meat to bee, Purse, Sweet, tie, wedding

Categories Wedding

Hand-painted Holidays

February 25, 2012 //

I was perusing the internets today and came across some new work from a couple of my favorite hand-painted designers, Quill & Fox and Rifle Paper Co. I don’t usually send out Easter cards, but after seeing these, who knows maybe I will! They are adorable and make me miss decorating eggs (more glitter!) and Easter egg hunts (more candy!)

And of course these from Rifle for Mother’s and Father’s Day are super adorable and tug at your heart strings. In case you can’t read it, it says “to the mom who taught me everything.” If it were me and my mom, we’d be putting on eyeliner though. Ha!

Tags Easter, Etsy, father's day, Love, Mother's Day, Paint, Quill and Fox, Rifle Paper Co.

Categories Art & Design, Holidays

Heart Art – “Hart”

February 8, 2012 //

A few anatomical art pieces I grabbed off Etsy. Click to embiggen.

Tags anatomical, art, Etsy, heart, Valentine's Day

Categories Etsy

Passing Love Notes

January 30, 2012 //

The other week I had seen on Pinterest some old folded notes that we used to pass in school to our friends. This was pre-cell phones and texting. The good ole-days where you intricately folded your notebook paper in little origami notes specially made for a friend or a crush.

I decided it was time to bring back the folded note and do it in a big way. As you unfold your love note, each panel reveals part of a message, building up to the big reveal inside. Grab one for your lovey on Etsy!