"Pool Time!" Birthday Invitations

Haven't had much time to post lately. I work a full-time job and I used to spend some time in the evenings a couple of times a week updating this blog. Well, my daughter started Tae Kwon Do about a month ago, so there goes my "extra" time. It's been fun, though. She's enjoying it and I'm making new friends. God knows there's always room in our lives for new friends.

Thanks for stopping by again. Even though I haven't had much of a chance to update the blog lately, I have added some new items to the shop, such as this "Pool Time!" Birthday Invitation.  I took the day off on Friday and treated myself to a Spa Day with a friend. It did wonders for my mood and creativity!  I'll be sharing more latest work soon.

Have a wonderful week!


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Eye Candy

I was sitting in my office at work today, enjoying an M&M's break. Ahhh, it was just what I needed at 2 in the afternoon. That, and a little creative break too. Working in an office with no windows, surrounded by paper work and numbers, doesn't nourish the creative soul. So I pulled out a piece of scrap paper from my drawer along with a few of my favorite gel pens, and started drawing a variety of candy pieces for you. I couldn't share my M&M's (nor did I want to, really), but I am always willing and able to share my little candy doodles for you to enjoy with your eyes. The best news of all, it won't hurt your teeth. You're welcome.

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Happy Birthday to La Chupitos #2

Last Halloween, one of my cousins gave us a good laugh when she showed up dressed as "La Chupitos" for our family Halloween party. La Chupitos is a Mexican comedienne whose character is unkept, drunk, toothless and funny.
Seeing my beautiful cousin (who never leaves the house looking her best), show up as the complete opposite of what she is, was just hilarious! She made such an impression that I really don't think she'll ever outlive the "Chupitos" image. Just ask my aunts and uncles. They hardly ever call her by real name anymore.
So in honor of her 30th birthday, and per her sister's request, I created the Chupitos illustration below. This is supposed to be my cousin, in costume, yelling out her husband's name, letting him know she's ready to celebrate her bit 3-0.

Happy birthday, Michelle! Love you lots!


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Sad Puppy Eyes "I'm Sorry" card, $2.85

Only 1 in stock.

At one point or another, we've all had to give someone the sad puppy look and say those two little words that make everything better and help us move on. Uh, "You suck!" are not the words I'm referring to in this case, but I'm sure we've all had to say that, along with "go away!" But that's a whole new collection of cards I should get working on.

This folded card features my original "sad puppy" illustration and is printed on khaki recycled paper. Card measures 4.24x5.5 inches, and is blank inside, awaiting your heartfelt message. Shipped with a blue envelope to match your little blue heart, neatly secured inside a clear cellophane bag.

You're welcome.

Card ships within 24 hours from Palm Desert, CA.
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Custom Doodle Requests

I've been posting some of my random doodles on my Facebook page recently, but yesterday I did something a little different. I asked my followers if anyone had any doodle requests, and to my delight, they did! I will be working on those requests through next week, in no specific order.

Today's custom doodle is titled "Julian." I've only seen Julian twice, both times for only a few minutes. Once as a toddler, and once not that long ago. Julian is about...10-ish maybe? I worked with his dad years ago (before Julian was born), a funny guy and an awesome illustrator himself. When he requested that I created a doodle of his son, I got a little nervous. I mean, this guy can REALLY draw. I aspire to be able to draw like him one day, and he's asking little ol' me to create a doodle of his precious boy?

Well, I was up for the challenge, and I hope not to disappoint! For extra fun, I added some lettering to the illustration to make it a bit humorous. After all, my work is always created with the intention to delight and make you smile.

Do you have a custom request? Follow me on Facebook! I will be accepting doodle requests soon again.


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"Sweet Dreams" Handcrafted Greeting Card, $2.99

New in the studio!

This is a handmade greeting card, with a layered cover using a beautiful metallic blue stock as the backing under scraps of soft colored paper, and a cow and moon pop up embellishment on the cover.

The card is blank inside awaiting your personal messages, and ships with a white envelope, protected inside a clear cellophane bag.

Ships within 24 hours of purchase, from Palm Desert, California.
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Birthday Candle, Money Holder Card, $3.89

New in the studio is this one-of-a-kind handcrafted money holder card. Inside you will find a built-in pocket where you can tuck in money or a gift card. A white piece of card stock in included for you to write a personal message. Card is shipped with a matching chartreuse envelope, protected inside a clear cellophane bag.

Ships within 24 hours of purchase from Palm Desert, CA. 
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Happy Friday Doodle

Yay, it's Friday! The BEST day of the week, right? Go ahead, rejoice and feel free to do the happy dance with me.

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Welcome to my Poshmark Closet

So I found this fun little iPhone app called Poshmark that has allowed me to list and sell new and gently used fashion items via an online "closet." What a fabulous concept! Let's face it, yard sales are a lot of hard work, and frankly, we spend too much money on clothes, jewelry, handbags, and other goods to simply give them away.
I joined a week and a half ago and have already sold two items. That's two items that I am no longer neglecting in my closet, and two items for which I received money that I can either transfer to my bank  or use to shop other closets.
At this time, the app is only available on the App Store (not available to the Android market). You can however, shop online from a computer but if you want to post items for sale, it can only be done through the app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

Please join! The more members, the more closets to shop from. The first 10 people to sign up with code: HYIKT, receive a $5 credit towards a future purchase.

So what are you waiting for? Let's do this!


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Another Day, Another Doodle

I was packaging some goodies to go out with our office mail this morning, when I realized I didn't have any thank you cards at hand. I looked in my drawers and found a few sheets of scrap paper and my two favorite pens. Within minutes and with the help of a little glue stick, I created this little birdie doodle and attached it onto pink card stock, and just like that, with a few words on that card, my package was complete. It is now on its way to New York, into the hands of a happy customer. Oh how I love paper!


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"Little Sweet Pea" Baby Shower Labels and Invitations

So happy to announce that stationery featuring my new "Little Sweet Pea" Baby Shower suite has been added to the shop. Invitations, food flags, labels and postage are now available in aqua green (as shown above) and purple/pink. Boys and twins versions will be added soon.


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The Keeper

Ladies and gentlemen, meet "The Keeper." He's a gentleman. Always opens the doors for the ladies, always respectful, honest, and caring.

He is responsible, hardworking and reliable. He's not rich, but has a heart of gold. He always calls mom, and takes flowers to the one he loves, "just because." ~ I told you he was a keeper.

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Hooray for Owl Doodles, Prints, and Patterns

Owls and owl doodles, aren't they the cutest thing ever? They're so much fun to draw, fun to look at and fun to wear. And now they're also fun to eat. Owl fondant cake, anyone? Yes please!

Food, Cake and Styling: Sweet Sugar Treats
Photo: Nomie Boutique Stationery

I find myself swooning over this gorgeous owl cake I stumbled upon over at the Amy Atlas blog. Isn't it beautiful? Makes me wish my little girl was still a preschooler so I could plan her next birthday party to have an owl theme. She'll be nine this summer. She wants bigger things now, like going to water parks, steak dinners and vacations in Hawaii. Ha! She's quite a dreamer with an adventurous heart.

But going back to the "owl" subject, let me also share with you the lovely pattern on my impulse purchase of the week...

I picked up this adorable owl doodle notebook (yay!) on clearance (double yay!) at Target the other night. It now livens up my work space, in the otherwise very beige office I share with my boss. He's very clean and masculine as far as decor goes, so we keep the office clear and neutral. However, during work hours, my desk usually displays several splashes of color starting with the red Etch A Sketch I keep near my computer, color gel pens, a pink binder where I keep my reference sheets, and now this piece of functional art that inspires and ignites my creativity with just a glance.

Any more owl fans out there?


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Footsie Friday: Featuring Steve Madden

Ohhh, look what I found today - shoes! I love shoes. To prove it, I have two racks overflowing with shoes in all colors, types and styles. Over the past couple of years I've been downsizing my possessions and leading a more minimalistic lifestyle. I think twice before buying anything nowadays, mostly because I have come to realize just how uneasy I feel in a cluttered space and because I'd rather spend my money on experiences instead of things. I still have a long way to go in my minimalism journey, but that's a topic I will further discuss in the coming weeks.

Today, I dedicate this post to my fashion-conscious readers, who will undoubtedly love and appreciate the piece of art known as the "Steve Madden Xtrime Platform Pump"

Bet you're picturing yourself in them just about now, aren't you?

 
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