With all the hype about the new Treasury East on Etsy - I really wanted to give it a try since I have never been able to curate an actual treasury before. So I decided to create one for my Friday Feature since I will not only be able to feature more art but also the process of creation is much easier than cropping every image in photoshop myself!
Before printing my newest print I thought that I might track my progress for those of you who may not have had any experience with letterpress printing. The reason letterpress pricing may seem expensive is because it is a lengthy process and the supplies can be quite expensive if your printer is using high quality materials - not to mention the cost of a 700-2000LB press! Anyway, this print is called the Swan and it is a 3-Color job/4-Color pass using polymer plates on a Vandercook Cylinder Press.
and the end result (not such a great image - sorry!)
PLATE #2 - Sage
and the end result with plate #2
PLATE #3 - Gravel
And finally -the finished print!
Hope you enjoyed the process images! THE SWAN - Run of 100 Limited Edition Prints are available for purchase in my Etsy shop!
I have to admit that peanut butter is by far one of my favorites! I love it as a flavor, as a topping, in a sandwich - whatever! This week I ran across this easy recipe for chocolate cupcakes with real peanut butter FROSTING - these are really fantastic!
Yes, it’s finally time for another jewelry feature - yeah! I have been able to get to know the wonderful owner of this shop via the Etsy chats and found her work to be quite lovely as well!
Normally I dont post about giveaways here but this is a really big one and it will also give you a chance to win some of my work since I am participating in the market this month! They are offering one lucky winner a $150 gift certificate in honor of Earth Day!
Many of the other handmade artist's I have met have very supportive husbands - just like mine! For those of us who choose to work for ourselves, that is a huge benefit.
I have to be honest - I dont wear a lot of plain t-shirts but this is so far from plain! These ruffles are so amazing and feminine. La Marquise Des Anges is a lovely french designer who offers all kinds of wonderfully feminine items - her shop is a must see!
For those of us making an effort to eat a bit more healthy - fried foods are generally the first to go. This can be a dilemma when your favorite Chinese dish would be so much more enjoyable with that yummy eggroll on the side! If this sounds like you - problem solved!
I found this fantastic shop while participating in an Etsy chat and I just love their lockets. The shop is M Stevenson Designs and they have a wide variety of gorgeous lockets to hold your keepsake images.
Ready for something fun & fruity to serve at your spring get together? This Pineapple cooler is your answer! Finding fun drink recipes can sometimes be a chore. This week I choose a non-alcoholic but I am sure if you wanted to - you could find a way to spice it up! Enjoy!1. In a large pitcher combine pineapple juice concentrate, limeade & water.
2. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. To serve, transfer fruit juice mixture to pitchers; add club soda, ice cubes, and fresh strawberries. Serve with Fruit Swizzle Sticks, if desired. Makes 14 (6-ounce) servings.
Fruit Swizzle Sticks: On short (6-inch) wooden skewers, thread assorted fruits and mint sprigs.
Make-Ahead Tip: Up to 24 hours ahead, prepare the juice mixture and chill well. Proceed as directed.
More recipes at betterhomesandgardens.com
Since I missed Wednesday Wants this week I decided to mix it in with Friday Feature. So here is FIVE items I have on my wish-list for spring!
For those of you who love business card design - this post is for you! We all know that your business card is a small but significantly important part of your business. The Card Observer is a site that focuses all of their attention on these unique little pieces of art! If you want to see the latest and greatest in business card design - check them out! Above is just a sample of what you will find - including our business card which was just accepted into their fantastic gallery!
Our mini-vacation to Galena was so much fun! There were so many things to see and eat there - this was definitely a yummy trip! Since my sweet tooth hasn't seemed to subside I figured I would do another sweet Monday Munchies this week! Hope you like coconut!