Yet again....another something to love in the shop. These cards have been a favorite ...and finally I had enough recommendations to make it into a print! (Your suggestions are appreciated, and very often reflect what I get to work on next!)
So here it is....another print to love. Oh Happy Day!
ENJOY!
xo
sarah jane
PS: Thanks for all the Christmas love!
{pic from Soule Mama}
Pssssst....there is a GREAT giveaway over at Soule Mama's blog today. I am a huge fan of her site, and have been sponsoring her shop for quite a while now. Head on over...you won't be dissappointed:) there is something for everyone if you look closely...not just the winners!
But hurry...it ends on Sunday.
xo
happy weekend!
The shop is updated with LOTS of new goodies for gifting this year. It's been a bit of a whirlwind getting it all ready, but I am so thrilled about them! It's not that long now until Christmas (can you believe? Where does time go?) and I hope I'm not too late to share with you some fun new additions to the shop!
This new print is making me happy these days. I sat down to sketch out some new Christmas designs, and I wanted to create something REALLY joyful. This is what ended running off my pencil. Well, dancing off my pencil. They honestly make me smile. There is so much JOY to be had.
Item #2...(insert giddy squeal)... This is what I have been secretly so excited about! I love books. I love journals. I love blank journals. I love blank journals with the kind of character you'd never find at the office supply store. And so here they are: My version of the perfect blank notebook.
These are 96 pages long (you could write 1/2 a novel folks!) and 5x7 inches. They make the perfect stocking stuffer this year. AND....drum roll please...they are completely GREEN. They are printed on 100% recycled paper, printed with soy based inks, and printed with zero chlorine in the printing process. They are just so wonderful! I want to keep them all for myself!
I am reminded of the first journal I ever received. I was eight. Ok...so to an 8 year old, it was a "dairy." It even had a lock and key. My aunt gave it to me, and that is what started my long love affair with journal writing. I don't think you are ever too young to own a journal. I love looking back at the things that intrigued me about my 8 year old world. Third grade was a hoot.
OK....This print is another indulgence....created very much from my magical memories of being snowed in and cozy during Massachusetts' winters. Well, truth is, I just really want to live in this house. The only problem with this print is that the house doesn't have a "For Sale" sign in front of it. I know...a big fat REMAX sign would make it pretty tacky and non-holiday-ish. But really...it would make me very, very happy. So go ahead...pretend YOU live there. But me? I'm going to pretend I live there. Hope the owner's don't mind.
The inspiration for this print comes from a favorite Christmas Carol: In the Bleak Midwinter. Haven't heard it? Listen to this version and this version (and this new favorite version.) You'll want to curl up with a candle and Hot Cocoa. It's just gorgeous, and one of my favorite lines is:
Snow had fallen,
Snow on snow, snow on snow.
This little cottage is having happy memories inside with the "snow on snow" outside. Peppermint sticks anyone?
I have also brought back a dear favorite of mine...."Wellesley and Winslow Christmas Post." We'll be getting a few more cards in the shop next week...more on that later.
I know. You've seen enough paper dolls lately. But I had to let you know that now you can get them mailed to you so you don't have to print them out yourself! New clothing designs still coming...but you can get them as they come in the shop.
And more bookplates: there are three designs now...and this is a new one. I didn't make the connection when I drew this, but it's now called "Bike Reader," as apposed to "Bike Rider". She can read and ride! Get it? Your CUE: dry laughter. I know. I'm really funny.
And I won't spend too much time here about all the new gift labels in the shop, but there are lots, and more coming. Both in printed form and PDF downloads (which also include flat card printables too!)
Whew! That's a long list! All this talk of Christmas is really making me wish I had the energy to stay up and make cinnamon rolls tonight. That'll have to wait...
So enjoy!
And don't forget: Free christmas cards are hiding in all orders through the holidays!
xo
sarah jane
Does this happen to you?
Short pencils mean there is a lot going on around here. Mostly on my book scheduled to be set into print this summer. It won't be in stores until Fall 2011, but deadlines are creeping up soon! I wish I could share more of what I am working on, but since nothing is in publication yet, I really can't share too much. But I will say, pencils are getting shorter and shorter around here!
Keep watching the blog this week. I have A LOT of really fun new additions to the shop coming up! Christmas gifts, cards and stocking stuffers to mention a few!
In the mean time, check out this hot new list of the New York Times top illustrated children's book list for 2009. Aren't they delightful? I've blogged about a couple of these artists before. Just gorgeous.
OK....back to drawing (and paper doll making with the kids...have you tried these out yet? They're a hit around here!)
Happy Monday!
NEW in the ETSY shop: November's outfits!
These are PDF downloads that go along with the 6 paper dolls currently in the shop.
Now your kids can play "school" with this creative bunch of paper children. Have so much fun!
* We'll soon have the option to mail you paper versions of our paper doll sets. Be watching next week!
Purchase here.
...to announce it is time to go play in some leaves. Get up. Turn off the computer. Take off your shoes. Throw on your super hero cape (sure, why not) and run.
Play.
Jump.
Frolic.
Right now.
Somethings don't last forever.
But I promise....you'll love it.
NEW IN THE SHOP!
2010 Calendars are the same popular design from last year, featuring the "Her Month by Month" prints. Can you believe it's the end of the year already? Where does time go.
The calendars are in my shop, but they won't be shipped out until the 15th of November. I'm giving you a head start though...so come on over!
And a reminder: free christmas card with all purchases made through December 1st!
Enjoy!
Need last minute Halloween Crafts?
Help Mazie choose which of the 3 halloween costumes she should wear trick-or-treating.
Print out these FREE halloween Paper dolls, color them in and cut them out for hours of spooky play.
*these are from last years archives....they don't match the current paper dolls in the shop. Sorry!*
Download here.