I had the pleasure of working a few great brand including Bloomingdales, Louis Vuitton and Freixenet Wines this past December to help celebrate the holidays!
Holiday Photo-card Reveal!
Im am so excited for this release of my holiday and Christmas photo-card series! These all new, original designs are the perfect way to send tidings and cheer to your loved ones this winter. Customize with your personal photo or photos, name and a holiday hello.
All cards come with envelopes in 5'“ x 7”. Order as little as 10 up to 150. Hope you find your perfect card!
Find these designs and many more in my shop or in my Etsy store!
Christmas Greeting Cards Preview
Thanksgiving is almost here and December will be here before you know it. Check out some of my new and favorite greeting cards for the holidays.
Find these and a handful more in my shop on Easy!
Christmas Photo Cards Preview
So excited to preview a handful of my Christmas cards. For more cards header to the Etsy shop for both photo cards and seasonal greeting cards.
1. This cutie candle would be great for any season.
2. A cozy plaid scarf to dress up or down, no matter the weather (right Chicago?)
3. A desk calendar for the new year—to add color to my desk and keep my appointments.
4. This hedgehog doormat to spice up the new patio this spring.
5. This fox print makeup case from Lady Alamo to give whimsy and color to my morning routine.
What are you dreaming of this holiday gift season?
Holiday Craft Shows: Part Two
In the beginning of December, I wrapped up the craft show season with my favorite show, Renegade. Jammed into the beautiful Bridgeport Art Center's 1st and 5th floors, the fair had a cozy and inviting feeling to it. I was on the first floor, and once again was placed next to the nicest makers. We (literally) were sandwiched next to one another and saw the crowd roll in right on the 11am dot. It was busy both days, which I always favor.
I did sneak away for a few minutes on Sunday to see what others had to offer and met some great makers. I love this market because of the variety of items—it made it so easy to get a handful of Christmas and personal shopping done. I snagged a beautiful necklace from Made by Maru that now is a staple piece in my jewelry collection, bought part of my GoodyGoodyGift Swap gift from Lady Alamo, and snagged these poster frames for my new office.
It was a great weekend to end the year with—it was so great to have so many friends stop by, meet new people, and (my favorite part) getting to glimpse one of my celeb-crushes, Sophie Bush, as she wandered by my booth. Can't wait to see what 2016 holds!
Holiday Renegade
This weekend is my last craft show of 2015 and I wouldn't want the year to end any other way than with Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago! Join me this Saturday and Sunday at the Bridgeport Art Center from 11am -6pm to get some great holiday goodies and gifts checked off your list!
I'm booth #7 on the first floor so make sure to stop by and say hi! Also check out my friend Jessica's booth, J. Renee Illustration, on the 5th floor. Can't wait to see you all there!
Welcome Christmas Time!
If there is a time I love more than birthday's (especially mine) it is the Christmas season! For me shopping is fun, but getting to shop for others is even better! Here are three of my favorite ways you can spread the holiday season this year:
1. Goody Goody Gift Swap
Crafters and Bloggers and cute presents — oh my! This swap allows anyone interested to sign up and then be paired up with another interested gifter to create, gather, paint, construct or shop for a thoughtful gift for them! This is so fun to see what you will get - who knows, you might even be paired up with someone from across the world!
2. World Vision Gift Catalog
World Vision has had a special place in my heart for a long time now, and what I have loved every Christmas season is when their Gift Catalogue comes in the mail. You can choose a gift or gifts for people around the world to be blessed with this Christmas —including ducks, goats, cows and even clean water. Pick something out with your family, or gift a few chickens in a friends name, either way this is a gift that can't go wrong.
3. Operation Christmas Child
Another great way to get multiple people involved is Operation Christmas by Samaritans Purse. Grab a few friends and head to Target or Walmart and fill a shoe box with gifts and life necessities for a child in need. Don;t forget to write a note and send a picture - this could be a fun way to have a pen pal! Feel like you don't have time to shop for all the items, let Samaritans Purse do it for you by building a shoe box online here.
Don't forget that today is #GivingTuesday! Now that Black Friday has past and Cyber Monday is gone, find the charity or company of your choice and refocus on the holiday spirit of giving by donating today. Not sure where to give—check out the site for a list of companies or head to your favorite charities site to give.
Let the Christmas Season begin!