PANTONE'S FALL COLOURS

“Designers take a painterly approach to fall 2011 by artfully combining bright colors with staple neutrals, reminiscent of how an artist would construct a stunning work of art. Much like a painter's masterpiece, there is a certain romance to this season's palette.”
– Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®

Oooh, which is your favourite fall colour? You can take Pantone's survey. (I bet you can guess mine!)

TO MARKET, TO MARKET

I added a new item to my Etsy shop! This Printable Grocery List makes your shopping easy by organizing the items according to supermarket departments. No more zigzagging through the store scrambling to find the items you need. I originally created for personal use but I thought there might be others that would appreciate it as well. You, perhaps?

YOU ARE INVITED

Have I mentioned I love weddings? True story. I have a few friends getting married and my obsession has resurfaced. They are just so beautiful and fun. And the invites, oh the invites.. how beautiful (and fun) are these?!

Viewfinder invitations

Storybook Invitation

Watercolor and calligraphy

ELEVATED ENVELOPE

I'm excited to be part of The Elevated Envelope in the coming weeks. This is an exchange hosted by Tara Bliven of Ephemera Press. In her words: "Wouldn’t it be fun to be pen pals with incredibly creative, talented, smart strangers? That’s The Elevated Envelope in a nutshell."

So I have to come up with handmade envelope design that embody this round's summertime theme and create them to send out to other participants. I've been having fun with it lately. I love anything that gets me off the computer and working with my hands again. Plus, I can't wait to see the envelope's I receive!

If this is something you think you'd be interested in participating in, keep an eye out for the next round (Tara's thinking maybe January) sign-up here.

SUMMERTIME

Ok, so apparently the sun in the sky directly effects my time spent blogging. I've been slacking, friends. But I'm back! This photo is a valid depiction of what I've been up to :)

(via)

NUMBERS FLASH CARDS

As promised - I added the numbers version of Printable Flash Cards to my Etsy shop. 


Flash cards, again, are a great resource for little ones during many stages of development. This set can be printed for yourself or for others, they can be framed as artwork, used as a set, or given as a gift. Along with the rest of the items in my shop, these cards can be used however you like, as many times as you like! 


Feel free to contact me with any questions or special requests :)

IN THREADS

I'm mesmerized by these embroidered paintings by Daniel Kornrumpf. Yep, embroidered. I can't imagine how long this would take but it's worth it.  I would love to see the textures in person. Equally beautiful is this wedding invitation by Rifle Paper Co and his book cover designed for Penguin Books.

I may have to try this embroidery thing out. Tomorrow.

    
(via Cup of Jo)

EIGHT MONTHS

Layne's SO not into lying on her back anymore. Or staying still for any time at all really. She's on the move this month - not crawling yet, but she still manages to wiggle her way around the floor somehow. Her new favourite things are clapping and screaming as loud as she can.. YAY! This kid could not be any happier :)

AELITA ANDRE

ALPHABET FLASH CARDS

I added some Printable Flash Cards to my Etsy shop. These can be a useful tool for parents in helping their little ones learn the alphabet and the corresponding objects, but also with speech development, reading and writing, spelling, and memory recall in years following. As with all items in my shop, they can be printed for yourself or for others, they can be framed as artwork, used as a set, or given as a gift. They can be used however you like, as many times as you like! I'll be adding a Numbers Set soon..