Ipad Class

Last night was the first of two classes to learn how to paint on a Ipad. While in class I learned how to make my own stylist (which I will post later) and which programs to use. I had already had sketch book pro but I have to say that procreate is a better/easier program if all you want to do is do some quick sketching. To the left is one the sketches I did after class....I have to say using a stylist makes it a lot easier to draw.

Sew Me Silly

For a long time I've always wanted to make my own clothing so I wouldn't have to deal with the issues of "it's too big here, but too tight there!" syndrome that every woman has. Another reason why I  wanted to start making my own clothing because everything that I love (anthro i'm looking at you) is soooo expensive!

This Christmas santa read my gift list and got me a sewing machine!!! whee!!! So all amped and set to go I ran to my nearest Joann's and bought some fabric and patterns....let me say one thing....ZIPPERS SUCK!

I took out my first pattern every and studied all of it before I started to cut...now my first skirt took awhile, a lot of sewing and undoing what I did, but as you can see below (the bright green one) I didn't do too bad. A few days later I did a second one and it went a lot faster than the first. 

First Skirt 

wip second skirt

second skirt is an a line skirt

Hoot

So over the holiday break i took some time to do a few sketches. This one was by far my favorite one.

Free Gift Tag Printables

For those of you who are in a final rush to get all your gifts wrapped and forgot to buy some gift tags....no worries! Over at Creature Comforts there was a long list of  free printable holiday gift tags and below are a few selections that I liked the most. enjoy!


1. Hello Lucky Gift Tags designed by Susy Jack - How About Orange

2. Dear Santa Tags from A Field Journal

3. Christmas Hangtags from Lemon Squeezy

4. Reindeer Hugs Gift Tags from Eat Drink Chic

5. Holiday Gift Tags from Sea Urchin Studio (via Grit)

6. Gift Tags from By Bora

7. Gift Tags from Love Mae (also be sure to see the Love Mae exclusive design available in the back of Gifted Magazine)

8. Rustic Wood Type Tag Suite from Ellinee (via Mary)

9. Holiday Tags from Love vs. Design - see more free printables from Love vs. Design Here(via Holly)

10. Holiday Scrapbooking Printables (seven different designs available) from We Love to Illustrate

Pinterest Picks- Retro Christmas

This round of pinterest picks i decided should be about christmas since it's just a few days away! some of you know that i'm really into the whole retro/mid century modern look so i did a  retro christmas search. i love the image on the right, the cute deer with ornaments displayed on the antlers, and i love the little angel christmas band on the bottom!

have a great christmas everyone! 

Rachel Cave New Patterns!

My favorite pattern designer rachel cave has recently updated her website with lots of great work. I love how her work incorporates designs inspired by mid century modern (my fave type of design!). Maybe one day I can buy some of her fabric to make some pillows or even a few skirts!

2011 holiday gift tags!!!

The creator and designer over at orange you lucky, has made some fun gift tags for free!!

FEEL FREE TO COPY:

• click on the image - it will open in its own window at high resolution(300 dpi)

• copy that to your desktop.

• print as many as you'd like in any size you'd like:)