New favorite artist - Elle

So, I've been wanting to show you some fun illustrations by a super talented friend of mine, who also happens to be my youngest sil, Elle. She doesn't have a blog, but I had to show them off because they are so vintage and fun. Don't you think she should sell prints?! I want some for my house. Actually, I also want that red sofa. Don't you love the little cupcake picture?!

And I also have a fun freebie for you. It's a continuation of my planned template series from so long ago! Click here or on the pic below to download this layered photoshop (either elements or CS) template. Made from the "Reef" digital scrapbooking kit by 7 Gypsies available at pcLayers.

Update! Elle just started her own blog, take a look and see some more of her fun illustrations! I'm sure she'd be thrilled with a comment too... ;)

I'm back!

Wohoo! Finally. So, I've been SWAMPED with some amazing freelance opportunities. If you are a target or walmart fan then you are in luck in a few months cause I happen to know that there will be some really beautiful product lines coming out soon. I made myself a goal not to blog until I got all 9 lines done (I know!!! sad!), and I finally have.

I can't wait until I can start blogging about it all. But for now, I took some time to reconnect with a few friends, and made this amazingly fun project to hang in my studio. Maybe I can actually finish my studio now and post more pics. We had a blast making them from some of our favorite papers and a few vintage books, and sheet music. All you need is a martha stewart butterfly punch, a shadow box, some glue, and a piece of white paper. Or a friend willing to lend you a piece of white paper. (thanks Lori!).