Monday, August 26, 2013

Top Secret New Line!

Okay, so it isn't such a secret, or I wouldn't be sharing it with you.  I have been absent for a while- but for good reason.  I have been really busy with some custom orders, and busy creating a new line of...

WEDDING INVITATION SUITES

These invitation suites are very involved (as they should be!).  There are so many elements that require my absolute attention to detail- even the envelope liners are hand painted by me with watercolors (then scanned to be printed) to match the colors and ideas of the wedding.  I have been painting away~ programs, menus, detailed maps, rsvp cards. 

Here is a little sneak peak:


There is much more work to be done~

Happy Painting!

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Inside the studio

The shop has been very busy these past few weeks.  Last week was the busiest for me yet- so when do I decide to organize my shop?  I started last week, of course.  I placed my biggest orders for supplies yet to date... cotton rag paper of various sizes, rigid envelopes, poly bags, backing board.  I also bought some trunks for future craft fair shows.

Here is a little glimpse of the studio...

 
My studio doubles as our library ~ two walls are covered in books ~ and some of our books are covered in my girls' artwork

 
Much needed supplies~ ordered by the cases!

 
My ever-so-useful cutting mat.  I purchased this gigantic mat years ago, when I was working as a machine quilter.  One of the best investments ever.

 
Rather rigid stance
 

 
A few of my watercolor brushes soaking in the sunlight.

 
 
Happy weekend!