I’ve started to notice that my virtual shelves are clearing out, and when that happens’ I usually start creating new items for me
shop. Since I make so many different things for many different occasions I feel
like I’m not really that awesome at creating solid collections; or, maybe I have
trouble with it because I have a short attention span, haha. When I was making
purses for my first shop, Nicole Marie Handbags, I used to love doing it but I’d
always day dream about buying stamps, trying out screen printing, and just
being an overall super-craft person. I love all things crafty, and I just can’t
stop trying different things…it’s just too much fun. But, moving forward, my
boyfriend bought me a really cool Bamboo table for Christmas and I started
learning how to use it; and, even began editing pictures with it—but I also
wanted to get creative with it so I started turning my paper drawings into
digital sketches to make some cool cards. I definitely love using the tablet
for this purpose but now I’d like to push my limits and see what else I can
create with it. Perhaps my own pattern paper designs, wall art, and more! Below
are pictures of all the things I’ve been working on: Cards, cupcake toppers,
and a new stamp! I’d love to hear what you think!
The, ‘You shine like a…(star)’ card is Gabes’ (my boyfriend)
favorite, hehe. This card was creating on Illustrator and handwritten by me.
The, ‘I love thee/Happy Anniversary’ card was handwritten + a font I downloaded
from dafont.com. I think this simple yet cute card is adorable, I like it.
Next, I created this card or stationary perhaps, with a starry
night/mountain theme. I think this one turned out to be my favorite. It’s funny
because when I drew it I didn’t think it was that cute, until I printed it—now
it’s turned out to be my absolute fav! I also made this super cute floral
wreath ‘Happy Birthday’ card. I drew the floral wreath by hand using the tablet
and Illustrator CS5 but the free font was downloaded from dafont.com. This floral
wreath took me literally hours to do (the first time), and while I was nearing
completion of the image, my computer shut down on me! I was so upset—but I just
did it all over again, hehe. I was happier with the final result the second
time around though, so that was great.
If you read my Wednesday post, you may have already seen
this super cute card. I made it using a few stamps sets created by, Lawn Fawn,
my favorite stamp company. To find the stamps I used you can click here.
Next I wanted to create a new set of, Mr. and Mrs. Cupcake toppers
for my shop because I felt the ones I already had in my shop were a bit dated—I
think they’ve been in my shop since I opened, and it was about time I made some
new toppers.
Lastly, is this new hand carved stamp. If you’ve followed
along with my hand carved stamp adventure you’ve seen all the other stamps I’ve
created—and this is the most resent one. I’m still working on making about 10
stamps before I have them available in my shop. So stay tuned for that! Well,
thanks for stopping by again and I’d love to hear your thoughts on my new
things! I love reading all your comments and I apologize if I haven’t been replying
to them all in time. I still read them though, and they always make me smile. Have a great weekend!
Oooh so lovely! My faves are the "I love thee" and the "You are so (sweet)." They're so cute! And I like the cupcake toppers! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDelete~Sara
Wow friend you are constantly topping yourself! =) <3 it all. =) The wreath is AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteLove the stamp! Great job!
ReplyDeleteJulie @ Singing Three Little Birds
These are all so pretty! I love the mountain with the stars!! =)
ReplyDeleteErgo-Blog
I'm definitely ordering some of your stamps. Love them! Super cute starry night/mountain. I'm loving stationary, and I'd love to see more of that in your shop with your fun designs!
ReplyDelete~Kim
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