Another Halloween card (a little late, huh?) I'll be adding them last minute in the shop on Thursday... won't get the camera back 'til then. But, perhaps free shipping will be offered on all cards for awhile. This print will be glued to a groovy black card and come with a black envelope!

The sweetest dog... Mr. Darcy. He loves me!

Woodcuts Inspired by Apple Pie...

Here's an apple pie made for our labor day festivities... mostly, I made it for my mom since she loves my pie! (this is very flattering because she's a very good cook and I have probably made 4 pies in my life :) Anyway, after peeling all those apples I got to thinking about autumn inspired woodcuts. I came up with these 2 doodles that are being carved. Planning on making cards to put in my etsy shop and in a few local galleries.

PS. Needle felted wool purses coming soon to the etsy shop!

Easter Eggs and the Strawberry Patch

This Strawberry patch woodblock was just printed... think will take even more dark out of the leafy part and then, will paint it which will really add more umph. The Speckled Eggs - it's actually a card. I made some cards for a local bookshop that are colorful, Spring-y and a few for Easter as well. Talk about last minute!! (can't believe we're this close to Easter, must get the candy baskets together - so much fun to watch all the kids hunt for eggs.)

Wishes have come true in our town... the sun is finally shining. We spent most of the weekend outside, playing in the dirt, cleaning out the flower beds and bringing out the umbrellas and lawn chairs! Not to mention playing sand table, sidewalk chalk and taking the puppy (Mr. Darcy) for long walks to tire him out and get plenty of sun. It's a whole new world!

Afternoon Printing

Excuse the blur!

Hooray, I was able to print today for an unlimited period of time - which is unheard of in my life! These valentines turned out even better than I'd hoped. I did some printing on fabric too. Maybe they'll turn into quilt blocks or become lavender sachets... who knows. Black linen was close at hand so I tried it and really like it- it has a very different feel from the ivory book pages and old sheet music.

Speaking of hearts, tonight I watched the conclusion of Wuthering Heights on Masterpiece Theater... there's nothing like unrequited love...oh so good!

Valentines and Orcas

Crayon rubbing

The Carved Woodblock

Orca watercolor by my 5 year old son.

I just love the watercolor my son did at school yesterday and had to share it. Kids have really got 'it'! Here's a valentine I've been working on.... inspired by Scandinavian textiles... and probably some socks I used to wear as a child. I have a few more in the works and I'm anxious to finish carving so I can print!! The cards will eventually land in my etsy shop.

Christmas Card Plans

A preliminary crayon rubbing

These are some of the woodblocks I've been carving for Xmas cards. I've never really done holiday cards before -except for collage cards. It's hard not to be too sentimental, predictable etc. Amazing how some things that seem like they'll be simple end up being more complicated than you'd planned. Ultimately, I wanted to make something fresh and different! I'm planning on some bright colors come printing time... fun! These will land in my etsy shop and and a few local shops.

ps - today's the last day of the fiber art sale in my Etsy shop... take a look!