Splendid Finds - Heidi & Finn

Around this time last year, I made a list of things I wanted to accomplish before my next birthday. One of the items on this list was to make clothes for my niece, Sophia. December approached, and that check-box on my list remained empty. So, I was tremendously excited to come across Heidi & Finn -- an Etsy shop full of patterns for modern, chic children's clothes.

Once you purchase a pattern it is emailed to you in a PDF file. The file includes the pattern in a range of sizes and a full step-by-step tutorial complete with color photographs. The tutorials make it really easy for a novice sewer, like myself.

I used the Sweet Pocket Pinafore pattern and made a Christmas outfit for Sophie. I substituted ruffles for the suggested pocket, but otherwise stuck with the pattern.

From the back:

Since Christmas, I have made a few other things for her, including this hoodie:

If you are not much of a DIY-er, Heidi & Finn Studio sells ready-to-wear clothing and accessories with a similar aesthetic and cuteness factor. Enjoy!

Splendid Finds - Cyber Monday Bargains

If you didn't take advantage of the Black Friday deals (or are still on the hunt for more bargains), you might have some luck shopping online today. I have taken 20% off of several of my new prints, as well as 30% off of some of my older originals, found here. In honor of Cyber Monday, I thought I would include some other Etsy sellers who are offering special savings today as well. Here are a few top picks:

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clockwise from top left:

Bookworm - 8x8 Print ($12.50)

The Shoe Collection - 5x5 Print ($8.50)

Small Things - 8x8 Print ($12.50)

Penguin Books - 5x5 Print ($8.50)

*All print sets and calendars are 30% off. You can select from your favorite images to create a custom print set -- such as any nine 4x4 prints for $24.50. What a deal!

A Look Only You Would Understand (Orange) - $20

I love Ashley G and Drew's artwork, and they are offering 25% off their entire shop through today.

Just enter the coupon code "Holiday" at checkout.

1. Reveling in the Enjoyment of Her Material Pleasures - 8 x 10 Print ($18)

Mincing Mockingbird is offering free shipping to US and Canada through Tuesday, November 30th. You can also purchase their hardcover art book, It is Folly to Assume My Awesome Lies Dormant for 25% off.

2. Golden Blossom Hair Comb - ($27)

LuxeDeluxe is running a half price sale on select items.

3. Sweet Orange & Vanilla Bean Body Scrub - 8 oz. ($10.40)

DressGreen - Select items are 20% off through the end of the day.

4. The Classics - 8x10 ($24)

Emma Kisstina is offering a free 5x7 print of your choosing with any purchase, through November 30th.

Happy Shopping!

New prints in the shop!

I have two new prints in my Etsy shop. These are prints of two original papercuts. The original pieces definitely fall into the "labor of love" category, as they each took about a week to complete. But I love the end result, so it was definitely worth it.

Joy Runs Deeper Than Despair - $20

Truth and Kindness - $20

"Joy Runs Deeper than Despair" is also available as a greeting card, found here.

Enjoy!

Tidings of Comfort and Joy

To continue on with the Christmas theme...I created Christmas cards this year! This is something that I have intended to do for several years, but something always seems to get in the way. I wanted to create something that was clean and modern, but still had some classic Christmas charm.

Besides "Merry & Bright", the text used in the cards are from Christmas carols. I hand cut the text on white paper and then photographed it layered over glittered cardstock. The end result has the slightest sparkle -- a perfect amount of holiday cheer.

Merry and Bright.

Peace on Earth.

Repeat the Sounding Joy.

Comfort and Joy.

They're all available for purchase right here.

New Pieces in the Shop

As promised, I have started listing some of my original papercuts in my Etsy shop. These first three pieces are all variations of ampersands - "&". I love typography, so it often finds its way into my work. I loved creating these little ampersand pieces. The interpretation is definitely open to the viewer: "You & Me", the hope for what's to come, or something else entirely.

Ampersand (Pink)

Ampersand (Grey)

Ampersand (Blue)

They're all available for purchase right here.

The Girlie Show!

The Girlie Show was a blast! I really wish I got some pictures of the crowds, because it was crazy. It was super busy and a lot of fun. I always love meeting customers, and I especially love knowing where my artwork ends up. It makes it much more personal.

Here are a few pics of my booth:

I'll be listing items throughout the week in my Etsy shop -- Christmas cards, new prints and ORIGINALS! So, keep your eyes open for that.

It's Monday, so I thought I would post a video of Marcy Priest, one of the Girlie show musicians who performed on Saturday. I met her while filming some promo videos for the show and she is super nice and incredibly talented. This is one of her songs, "Another Thing":

Music Monday - Gungor

Happy Monday! In honor of The Girlie Show, I thought I would share a song that was part of the inspiration behind one of my illustrations.

This is Gungor, performing "Beautiful Things" at the Relevant magazine office. Gorgeous.

So lovely. It definitely was a big inspiration when creating this piece:

"Beautiful Things, Wonderful Sounds" - available in my Etsy shop.

If you are in the OKC area, be sure to stop by The Girlie Show this Friday and Saturday (November 5 & 6). All of my prints will be $20 each, or two for $35.

Hope to see you there!

xo,

Amy

Art Wall

Today marks my very first day on Art Wall. This has been in the works for some time, and I'm so excited to be included. Art Wall is very different than other online art sites, in that it isn't a shop -- it's an online gallery. And even better than that, the pieces that are included on the site are curated as an arrangement on a virtual wall, in a specific room of the house. Such a great idea! All of the pieces are for sale -- it links you to the artist's website or Etsy shop -- and range in price from $5 to $500.

My piece is included in the Master Bedroom. Here's a look:



The piece that Katie, the curator, selected is the Forever print in pink. Just in time for Valentine's Day.



It is priced at $20 and, just like all of my prints, is printed on 100% cotton canvas with a white poly coating. It's also available in orange and grey. Thanks, Katie, for the opportunity!