If you end up trying some out, make sure to show me how it comes out!
Go crazy!
October 26, 2011
Nail Art: Fall
Fall is in the air. Here is a fun way to dress up your nails for the change in season.
It's suuuuuper easy to do. My sister just showed me this youtube page and there are a bunch of great tutorials. I wish I knew about this a little sooner. Some of my designs have shortcuts that I never thought of, teehee.
If you end up trying some out, make sure to show me how it comes out!
Go crazy!
If you end up trying some out, make sure to show me how it comes out!
Go crazy!
October 19, 2011
New Boutique!
Hello little unicorns! Good news. As of today you can find me in Los Feliz at Co-Op 28. When I say "me" I really mean my line, Unicorn Crafts.
Today I stopped by this lovely little gem of a store to set up my earring display and get a feel for the place. It's so neat. There is a plethora of handmade work all throughout the store and a wonderful little art space at the back of the store. Not to mention the sweetest dalmatian called Pretzel who will just melt your heart.
I am going to take owner Marci up on her offer to hang out there on weekends and have a little pop-up shop. Once I finalize the dates I'll be sure to post it.
Today I stopped by this lovely little gem of a store to set up my earring display and get a feel for the place. It's so neat. There is a plethora of handmade work all throughout the store and a wonderful little art space at the back of the store. Not to mention the sweetest dalmatian called Pretzel who will just melt your heart.
I am going to take owner Marci up on her offer to hang out there on weekends and have a little pop-up shop. Once I finalize the dates I'll be sure to post it.
October 16, 2011
An Afternoon with Nate Wragg
I headed over the Gallery Nucleus today for a lecture and demo by one of my favorite artists: Mr. Nate Wragg. If you don't know him by name, I am pretty sure you know his work. Most recently he was part of the Pixar features Ratatouille and Toy Story 3 designing characters that you may just recognize.
He started the lecture / Q&A with his story; how he started in design, jobs he had, and his projects. After about an hour we took a short break and when we returned with cookies in our tummies, (provided by the Motivart team) Nate started his demo.
It was really great to not just hear about his process but to actually see it taking form from start to finish. He uses a lot of materials that you think wouldn't work together like acrylic paint, magazine cut outs, and painted watercolor paper but somehow he always created the most delightful pieces of art. It still floors me that his can create such amazing art using this pretty ordinary group of supplies.
I didn't have a book or a print for him to sign when I met him so he was kind enough to sign my sketchbook. I love that he drew his signature character. I am totally framing this and putting it on my wall.
He started the lecture / Q&A with his story; how he started in design, jobs he had, and his projects. After about an hour we took a short break and when we returned with cookies in our tummies, (provided by the Motivart team) Nate started his demo.
It was really great to not just hear about his process but to actually see it taking form from start to finish. He uses a lot of materials that you think wouldn't work together like acrylic paint, magazine cut outs, and painted watercolor paper but somehow he always created the most delightful pieces of art. It still floors me that his can create such amazing art using this pretty ordinary group of supplies.
I didn't have a book or a print for him to sign when I met him so he was kind enough to sign my sketchbook. I love that he drew his signature character. I am totally framing this and putting it on my wall.
October 14, 2011
Just Arrived
With the holidays just around the corner, this year I wanted to have some cards to sell at the upcoming craft shows.
With Unicorn Crafts growing it seems that taking on another item in the shop seems a bit crazy, but after trolling the interwebs for card idears, I found washi tape! For those not familiar with the tape, it’s a Japanese paper based adhesive tape that is used for all sorts of craft and decorating projects. The ways you can use it are pretty much endless.
I didn't want to jump in to this new world head first so, I took baby steps; buying sampled sized rolls instead of whole rolls. This way it's less expensive and I get to try out a few more designs.
My order from Winnie of chickydoddle just arrived today and I cannot wait to start creating! The packaging of the tapes made me squee from excitement not to mention the tapes themselves! Thanks Winnie!
With Unicorn Crafts growing it seems that taking on another item in the shop seems a bit crazy, but after trolling the interwebs for card idears, I found washi tape! For those not familiar with the tape, it’s a Japanese paper based adhesive tape that is used for all sorts of craft and decorating projects. The ways you can use it are pretty much endless.
I didn't want to jump in to this new world head first so, I took baby steps; buying sampled sized rolls instead of whole rolls. This way it's less expensive and I get to try out a few more designs.
My order from Winnie of chickydoddle just arrived today and I cannot wait to start creating! The packaging of the tapes made me squee from excitement not to mention the tapes themselves! Thanks Winnie!
September 18, 2011
Nail Art: Free Handed
It's been awhile since I posted a Nail Art but here is one nonetheless.
I think a nail pen would be perfect for designs like this, so as soon as I can, I will be adding that to my artillery.
September 17, 2011
Take A Look
I put together a little something for my new website but I wanted to show you first Little Unicorns.
Let me know what you think.
September 14, 2011
September 6, 2011
Please Vote!
Oh my goodness, it's time!
I mentioned in the last post that I made it to the second round of competition for the Uncommon Goods Jewelry Design Contest. Today is the big day...time to VOTE!
Here are the chosen designs from Unicorn Crafts:
I mentioned in the last post that I made it to the second round of competition for the Uncommon Goods Jewelry Design Contest. Today is the big day...time to VOTE!
Here are the chosen designs from Unicorn Crafts:
Voting is suuuuuuper easy! Just vote for your
favorite entries. After voting closes, guest judges will meet to
review the top vote-getting entries and select a winner.
Let's encourage our friends, family and colleagues to vote for Unicorn Crafts.
Thanks for your support Little Unicorns!
September 2, 2011
Big News!
Great news Little Unicorns!
A few weeks back I entered a jewelry design contest through Uncommon Goods (a unique and unusual gift site). I submitted some of my Unicorn Crafts jewelry designs for consideration and received word this morning that I had made it to round two of the competition!
Horray!
So here's what happens next. Early next week (by end of day, Tues Sept 6) you'll see my work on the Community Voting App. Uncommon Goods customers will have two weeks (until Sept 19) to vote for their favorite entries. A week after that, guest judges will meet to review the top vote-getting entries and select a winner.
Here's where you come in! I'll need your support to be one of the top vote-getters. You can also encourage your friends, family and colleagues to vote for your entry.
There will definitely be a reward for all my Little Unicorns if I can make it all the way!
A few weeks back I entered a jewelry design contest through Uncommon Goods (a unique and unusual gift site). I submitted some of my Unicorn Crafts jewelry designs for consideration and received word this morning that I had made it to round two of the competition!
Horray!
So here's what happens next. Early next week (by end of day, Tues Sept 6) you'll see my work on the Community Voting App. Uncommon Goods customers will have two weeks (until Sept 19) to vote for their favorite entries. A week after that, guest judges will meet to review the top vote-getting entries and select a winner.
Here's where you come in! I'll need your support to be one of the top vote-getters. You can also encourage your friends, family and colleagues to vote for your entry.
There will definitely be a reward for all my Little Unicorns if I can make it all the way!
September 1, 2011
White Elephant Earring Giveaway!
I've teamed up with Janelle, of Jewelry by Janelle, to offer an exclusive giveaway for all Unicorn Crafts fans! I am giving one lucky winner a pair of my adorable White Elephant Earrings!
There are a ton of quick and easy ways to enter the giveaway. The more you enter, the more chances you have to win!
Hurry, contest ends on September 5th. Goodluck!
There are a ton of quick and easy ways to enter the giveaway. The more you enter, the more chances you have to win!
Hurry, contest ends on September 5th. Goodluck!
How to enter:
Mandatory: You must be a follower of Janelle's blog!
open to followers in the US, Canada and International!
1. Mandatory entry: Check out Unicorn Crafts shop on Etsy and then come back and fill out the rafflecopter enrty form here (click on the "read more" to see all ways to enter) (1 entry)
additional optional entries:
additional optional entries:
2. Like Jewelry By J on facebook (1 entry)
3. Like Unicorn Crafts on facebook (1 entry)
4. Follow Unicorn_Crafts on twitter (1 entry)
5. Heart a Unicorn Crafts item from my etsy shop (1 entry)
6. Heart Jewelry By J's etsy shop or an item in it (1 entry)
7. Follow Unicorn Craft Blog
8. Follow Unicorn Crafts on Tumblr
8. Follow Unicorn Crafts on Tumblr
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