MOYO directory | check it out!

I'm so excited about the  moyo directory! Have you heard of it? It's a new spot on the web for surface pattern designers, like myself, to share their work and connect with potential clients. I just quickly set up a profile and was able to add several portfolio pieces to showcase my work. Super easy and quick!

I can't wait to add a link for this on my website...this will be a great way for me to keep up with my (previously non-existent) online portfolio.

  

here's a quick screenshot of my portfolio.....as you can see I'm really lacking some profile "love". If you wouldn't mind hopping over there and sharing some of yours with me, that would be super!

 

 

alphabet doodles \\ a 26 week challenge

Happy New Year!

I am just coming off of my two week winter break with my family and am getting ready to face the "real" world.  I need a little kickstart to get me moving (designing, creating and illustrating) on days when my client work load is a little slower than usual. So.....I came up with a super easy - 26 week program using  the alphabet as my inspiration. Super easy, as in....week one I doodle things that start with Aa., week two I doodle things that start with Bb, etc.  Doesn't get much easier than that in my book!

I have a few friends from an online course that I took with Lilla Rogers who are going to join me. I thought I would put it out there in case any body else was interested.  There is no pressure, no competition....I have just found it's helpful to have a few "buddies" doing the same thing to help keep me accountable.

I created a VERY SIMPLE facebook page where we can post our doodles. If you are interested, please just like the page and join on in!

  https://www.facebook.com/alphabetdoodles

Week one starts today ( Letter Aa) and doodles are due on Sunday the 12th. Here is an example that I worked on  yesterday:

new year holiday cards \\ tiny prints discount code

I just  had three new holiday card designs launch on tiny prints.  All of these designs have a "new year" sentiment.  I love the fact that sending a "happy new year" card gives procrastinators, like myself, time to get your holiday cards out! (please check out the tiny prints discount code below)

 

all elm & gray holiday cards available at tinyprints.com

1 \\ 2 \\ 3

tiny prints discount code : EG13 

$30 off any $100+ orders on tinyprints.com  \\ will expire on 12/31/13 \\ only stackable with

the  free shipping promotion currently available HOLFS13

so......what's new?

what's new on my end? a few things actually! The last few months I've had a flurry of new designs launch. I am very proud that elm & gray officially has designs on the ENTIRE family of shutterfly sites...tiny prints, wedding paper divas, treat and now shutterfly!


NEW PRODUCTS (SEE PICTURES BELOW)
 holiday card collection \\ photo save the dates \\ modern gray 12 x 12 wall calendar

brand new designs for Land of Nod!

I'm so excited  to share these designs. Not only do I enjoy how they turned out....but I LOVE LAND OF NOD! (I put that in all caps because I really wanted you to get the point). I'm thrilled to have my designs showcased on their site,  along side the work of so many other talented designers. It really is an honor that they have chosen to sell my designs.....and....well, I'm just a little proud of myself today!.....honestly, sometimes I still have to pinch myself that I get to do this everyday! yes!

Anyway, here are my four exclusive personalized ornament designs for them, as well as a new growth chart that we collaborated on! yay!

new invitation suite for wpd | penned promises

My penned promises invitation suite recently went live on wedding paper divas. I love how it's bold, yet simple and modern. This design is available exclusively through our retail partner.

shop this design here

The creative ladies at WPD also created an inspiration board featuring my blush pink & gold version.

elm & gray | new fabric designs

Last week itzy ritzy revealed seven of my new designs to their collection.  It's always a treat to see how my designs can bring a product to life! I'm very proud of these and hope they sell well for them.

1. moroccan nights  

2. monkey mania  

3. dino-mite!   

4. rock star   

5. sight word soup    

6. big top dot 

7. hoot

idyllic inscription | new wedding invitation suite

I have a new invitation suite on wedding paper divas. I am a tad bit obsessed with it. I actually really love looking at it!  If I was getting married again...this design would be IT for me.

I think a lot of brides-to-be feel the same way because it's currently among the top sellers (yay!). It makes me so happy to think that my designs are helping people to celebrate one of the most important days in their lives. I get all choked up thinking about it. I am so lucky.

Oh....and it comes in two color palettes. I love them both.

 

new years photo cards | tiny prints

Three of my brand new "new years" holiday cards available at tiny prints.

 

all new | wall decals, ornaments + canvas prints

The team at Oopsy Daisy has been busy the last few months updating their product offerings and adding new artwork to their lineup! I'm so thrilled that they've asked me to expand my line with them. Here are a few of the new items available through them:

BRAND NEW - PERSONALIZED CERAMIC ORNAMENTS

FABRIC WALL DECALS

NEW CANVAS PRINTS

elm & gray for land of nod!

I'm SO EXCITED to share my new canvas growth chart designs....exclusively for Land of Nod!! Did I actually just write that?? Yes....I did! yay!

In conjuction with my partnership with Oopsy Daisy, I (we) developed four adorable growth charts for this amazing retailer.  I'm not lying when I tell you that having my products in Land of Nod stores/online/in their catalog has been on my "vision board" for over 4 years. I am SO EXCITED about this. Can you tell??

Aside from their amazing products.....I am also enamored with "their story". Take a  minute and check it out. It really makes you want to root for them and see them continue to succeed.  Go Land of Nod!

Check out all the amazing growth chart designs at Land of Nod  here.