News Bit 1:Were now in 16 states.Holy crap! Only 34 more to go. Jeez. How did I end up mainly in California and Minnesota? Well, hopefully I can find more little shops to carry the goods in all those...
Hi!Okay. So, Im not the greatest at creating goals. Ever since I made Colette Paperie my main gig, Ive had ups and downs of productivity. I like to think of it as this: when Im feeling creative, I cr...
Oh, finally Ive got something to blog about. Yes, I live a fascinating life - only have something interesting happen on a monthly basis, apparently...Today, I got to do this cool thing! Nest Crafty, ...
This week I took a whirlwind trip to Houston to visit my pal Lyndsay and her family. We saw the aquarium and the NASA museum. I think you might enjoy some of these silly pics. :)Lovin my new shark fr...
Okay, so Ive started watching 90s TV on a regular basis via Netflix. I cant help myself. Im halfway through season 2 of Ally McBeal and its just so comforting. Theres so much more to this show than t...
Hope you enjoy. :)
Hello! My name is Jennifer Bishop and I am from San Antonio, Texas. I have a Bachelors of Architecture from my studies in New York City at Pratt Institute and being trained as an architect, I ...
Im Leah and Im an illustrator, textile, and surface pattern designer. I sell my work online and internationally in boutiques as well as work with companies to create goods using my work. ...
Ill be contacting you soon :)
As promised, the holiday giveaway has begun!!Oh we have so many things up for grabby grabs, its just insane. 15 items!This giveaway will be nice and short so pass the word along so your holiday goodn...
1. How + when did you first become interested in becoming a maker?When I was a little girl I loved crafts. Each summer was spent with my sisters going from one craft to another. Knitting, crocheting,...
Oh, so much is goin down!Firstly, today I sold cards at Rachels Holiday Boutique, the 2nd annual event here in Minneapolis to benefit The Michelle Project. A little about The Michelle Project:"Fo...
Todays featured maker is Alex Wijnen! I scored an amazing calendar from her last year, and Ill probably give in and nab another one this year. Beautiful, beautiful illustrations! I wish I could do it...
"Excellence, not perfection."This weekend was beautified by my trip to the Hamilton Type Museum in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. 4.5 hours in the car were totally worth it! I didnt get to stay for t...
My name is Michelle Brusegaard and I currently live in Grand Forks, North Dakota, which happens to be the 3rd largest city in the state at 50,000 peeps. Since returning to Nodak in 2009, I spend a lo...
Hi yall.Well, as many of you know, I goal myself to have more and more calendars designed every year. Last year I had 7, and this year I hope to have at least 10! Now, these 2 calendars are a bi...
Todays featured maker is Angelique Phillips of Angelique, Ink - who beautifully penned our calendars this year! If you buy one, you get a coupon for her shop! I fell in love with her calligraphy work...
Featured Maker: Kim Welling of Kims Little MonstersA little about Kim...Im Kim Welling and live and work as an illustrator in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Besides making goodies for my shop I also ...
Well, the holidays and new year get here a lot faster for me than for all yall, so Im working at mock speed trying to get as many designs for the holidays out that I can... because all that happens i...
Happy... Um, Tuesday? As Im sure most of you that are on Etsy can agree, the "favorites" list can get really freakin long. Well, I thought Id share a few of my current obsessions. Thing...
pretty pretty flowers, stickers, unicorns, trapper keepersa little bonsai tree actionThis tree... is bigger than me.Polar bear with my big black tongue out.Nap time for tranquilized kittehsFirst you ...
The last few weeks have been a major overhaul due to the upcoming holiday season. Calendar designs, Christmas card designs, soap-creation-plans... Its kind of overwhelming. But, I still get super exc...
Hi!So, okay. I only had 4 entries in the giveaway last week of 3 items, so I feel its only fair to extend last weeks giveaway to this week too! Heres a link to the giveaway blog entry.Re-check it out...
White Star Farm in London, Ohio (seriously fantastic.)The fashion pals from CCAD, together again! This kids gonna have an interesting upbringing to say the least :)The happy parents!The Kl...
Yeah, I bought these. What should I put in them?I have kind of a soft spot for galvanized buckets... I snagged these sweet triangle earrings for 3 bucks.Lets take a very awkward photo chewing on some...
Whats been goin on? Im a slacker. Well, a busy slacker. Whatwith the Etsy feature and all, its been a lit-tle crazy around here. Plus I am heading home to Cincinnasti this weekend, so Im trying to sp...
Well tomorrow I turn a whopping 29 (thank God I have another year before the big one.) 29 years ago mi madre was carrying me around and ready to pop. Thanks mom!Here we are on our Alaskan Cruis...
This weeks giveaway is totally awesome for all my artsy followers. It ends this coming Sunday 9/18 at midnight CST.Here we go! GIVEAWAY ITEM #1: ($12.00)---------------------- --------------...
Im still in recovery mode from the 9th annual September Renegade Fair in Chicago (holy crap.) I had an army of about 8 people that contributed to helping me make it happen! Having a booth buddy, a pl...
Oh, yall are back to work arent ya? Booooooooo.Ill cut right to the chase on the latest giveaway winners!1) Jill Bliss journal : Carly!2) Amy Butler journal : Jen!3) Boy Girl Party journal: Lina!&nbs...
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