Katie Daisy - The Wheatfield

Feminine florals, hand-drawn illustrations, bright colors, and encouraging words, oh my! Each refreshing design offers something completely different but clearly shows her personal style. I love it! Keep up the beautiful work, Katie!

Visit The Wheatfield shop on Etsy:here
and Katie's website: here

Sunny Champagne

I love the way Pascal Champagne (his etsy shop is called "Sunny Champagne") layers different colors and textures, but in a very subtle way. Sometimes design can be so obvious that it's abrasive. I love his style. It's so very mellow and comforting.

Visit his site, here.
And his etsy shop, here.
Oh! And his photography etsy shop, here.

Be Inspired.

[Give and Take by AshleyG]

I've added a TON of links to the right of sites that truly inspire me.
Please check them out and find your own inspiration.
I just know you will!

Love,
me.

A Happy Little Tree Pattern

I'm too embarrassed to admit how long it has been since I've worked on my portfolio, but I can say it was way overdue. Recently, I dusted off my fashion design portfolio from 2004, and replaced each and every sleeve with my most recent graphic design and illustration work. I decided to scan some of the drawings from my sketchbook and work on some new patterns.

I like to call this guy the "Happy Little Tree" pattern.

I hope you like him. :)

Last Call for Creative Reuse Ideas!

I bet you're wondering when your FIRST call was, right? Well, I'm a little late jumping on this bandwagon but here are the details in case you've got a few tricks up your sleeve and can get a submission in before January 5th:

"Rockport Publishers/Quarry Books is an international publisher of high-quality visual and idea books for design professionals and creative enthusiasts—crafters, artists, and designers. (Check out our distinctive books at: www.quarrybooks.com.)

We are seeking submissions for 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse, an upcoming book by Garth Johnson of ExtremeCraft.com, which will feature 21st Century craft and design, all made with recycled, upcycled, repurposed and reused items. We are looking for the best examples of paper and book arts, jewelry, clothing, home and personal accessories, furniture, art, and miscellanea for possible publication. We invite designers, artists, visionaries and crafters of all stripes to submit their work.

High quality photography is essential. We are looking for photographs of the finished work, not step-by-step shots. All images must be AT LEAST 1400x1750 pixels at 300 dpi. There is no entry form for the book--all we need is the Grant of Rights form and an image list in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please upload them with your images."

Deadline: January 5, 2009

Click here to download the call to entries and submission requirements.

I would've loved to enter my pillow case recycled aprons, vintage fabric and button recycled brooches, and Ryan's recycled plexi-glass artwork. :( I hope someone reading this still has the chance and will to apply. Good luck!!!

Happy submitting,
Kelli