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Camp Smartypants
campsmartypants.blogspot.com
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The blog of Rachel Beyer- designer, illustrator, artist and creative maker. Rachel shares her own craft projects, inspirations, and everyday discoveries. Rachel is also the creator of Camp Smartypants- a line of handmade women's clothing, accessories and paper goods inspired by her childhood memories of summer camp adventures. Visit: http://campsmartypants.com
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Just Be Yourself

A new print is available in my Society6 shop today!"Just Be Yourself" is the one thing that I tell myself over and over. There are times when I can feel pressured to be or do something that i...

1 day ago

Free Spirit Friday

Sources clockwise: woodsmaiden,&n bsp;warmchills, earthward sHope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!Peace, Rachel

4 days ago

Art Prints on Society6!

Happy Friday! I wanted to let you know that I now have a few art prints available for purchase on Society6!They are offering free shipping worldwide until Sunday!Check out Society6 >>I also pla...

4 days ago

Shop Update!

I had a mini photoshoot while I was in Seattle over the weekend and added my colorful Peace Sign Friendship Bracelets to my Etsy shop! They are made with painted wooden peace signs adorned with ...

21 may 12

Free Spirit Friday!

Sources clockwise: “Epheme” by Jose Andres Rosero, fuckyeahpsychedel ics, bohemianpunkIts been forever since I did a Free Spirit Friday post! I am heading up to Seattle for the wee...

18 may 12

First Aid Kit

Ive been wanting some new music to listen to for summer and stumbled across the band, First Aid Kit. They are two sisters who sing their swedish folk hearts out. What really makes me girl-crush them ...

15 may 12

This weekend...

I will be vending at the St. Johns Bizarre this Saturday from 10am-7pm. Come hang out in the sunshine, listen to some live music, and stop by my booth in the open-air craft market! 

10 may 12

Adventures in Art

Recently Ive taken up painting again and have had a lot of fun working on some new art pieces. "Lets Have An Adventure" was my first attempt and Im so happy with how it turned out. I thought ...

02 may 12

Graphic Designer or Artist?

Ive always been a creative person. I took lots of art classes growing up and went off to college originally to study painting. Somewhere along the line I was told that painting was not a legitimate p...

01 may 12

April Photo Diary

Farewell April! Here are a collection of photos Ive taken throughout the month- a sort of photo diary. Hope you enjoy!  Beach Bunny Nail ClubTiki Happy Hour at the Alibi My gigant...

30 apr 12

Pretty Discoveries

We had our first glimpse of summer this past weekend and it felt SO good to feel the warm sunshine! Were back to cool and cloudy today, so I thought Id share with you some summer inspiration Ive been...

24 apr 12

Lewis Garden Fair

Join me this Saturday at the Lewis Garden & Art Fair! I will be there selling my wares and supporting Lewis Elementary School in Sellwood, Oregon. Stop by my booth and be the first to preview my ...

17 apr 12

Sheroes: Victoria Woodhull & Tennessee Claflin

Sheroes: Victoria Woodhull & Tennessee ClaflinLife: Victoria, September 23, 1838 - June 9, 1927Tennessee, October 26, 1845 - January 18, 1923Fame: Victoria- First woman to run for presi...

11 apr 12

Sketchbook Art

Hello! I know Ive been a little absent here lately, so I thought Id share some of my latest art projects! First up- Ive been doing some work in my art journal and finished a few more pages...Heres an...

26 mar 12

Young At Heart: Troll Dolls!

Remember playing with Troll Dolls?? Last weekend, I spent some time in my Moms attic trying to dig up my troll doll collection. I managed to only find a few- including my Moms own troll doll from whe...

21 mar 12

New Cards in the Shop!

Hi! Just thought Id let you know Ive added a few new card designs to my Etsy shop over the weekend! Happy Birthday- Butterfly CardGood Luck! CardHope you are having a wonderful Monday! Peace, Ra...

19 mar 12

GIVEAWAY WINNER!

And the winner drawn from the hat is..... Lilith Anne! Congrats! Youve just won a copy of the book, Mend It Better!Thanks to everyone who participated! Happy Friday!

16 mar 12

Grey Day

Hi! Youll have to excuse my lack of blogging today. Im having a cant-seem-to-get-out-of-bed-an d-do-anything day. Its grey and rainy here in Portland and instead of working, I am distracting myself wi...

12 mar 12

Free Spirit Friday

Sources clockwise: ink-cartridge,  fuckyeahpsychedelics,&nb sp;ravenwillowmoon

09 mar 12

Mend It Better Giveaway!

Some of you may remember the book review I wrote a few weeks ago for Kristin Roachs new book, Mend It Better (it featured me as a contributing writer!). Well today Im excited to announce that Storey ...

07 mar 12

Artist Love: Riikka Sormunen

I am loving the work of Finland artist and illustrator Rikka Sormunen. The intricate patterns and details she includes in her work is stunning!See more of her work on her website.

05 mar 12

Free Spirit Friday

Sources Clockwise: fuckyeahpsyche delics, splinter-eye,&nbs p;forties-fifties-sixties-love

02 mar 12

February Recap

Happy Leap Day! I thought Id share a little recap of my favorite things and happenings from February. I took both Simba and Dinah to a long overdue vet appointment. They havent been in years! Theyre ...

29 feb 12

Sheroes: Emily Dickinson

SHERO: Emily Dickinson, poetLIFE: December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886FAME: Regarded as one of Americas greatest poets.Emily Dickinson was one of the greatest poets in American history. She is famou...

27 feb 12

Free Spirit Friday

Sources clockwise: misswallflower , long-white-cloud,  charmaineoliviaHope you all have a lovely weekend! Im heading up to Seattle to visit friends.Peace, Rachel

24 feb 12

Pretty Discoveries

I had originally intended to post my latest Shero today, but for some reason I am struggling to write it. So to allow myself more time to ponder the life of a mysterious woman, I have some Pretty Dis...

22 feb 12

Mend It Better

Two years ago I contributed to Craft Leftovers, a monthly zine created by Kristin Roach. I shared a tutorial on how to make friendship bracelets as well as did an interview. It was a great experience...

20 feb 12

Free Spirit Friday

Sources clockwise: judyforever,&n bsp;bornbeforethewind, sp linter-eyeLink Love:• I want to make soup.• I love these illustrations by Katja Spitzer.• Im on the lookout for a new bathing suit.

17 feb 12

Young At Heart: Polly Pocket

Time for another Young At Heart feature! Last weekend I got out my Polly Pocket collection and had fun playing and taking photos. I love these original Polly Pockets and their tiny little dwelli...

15 feb 12

DIY Love Beads

Ever since I painted my Janis Joplin portrait, Ive wanted to do this DIY. No one wore hippie love beads quite like she did. A traditional hippie accessory, Love Beads are long, handmade strings of be...

13 feb 12

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