15 March 2013

Before & After (What a Difference Photography Makes)

I finally got a charger for my camera, and LOOK at the difference!! (I also got creative with the props, haha).
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After
Catscratch Stationery Set on Sale at Etsy!!
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After
Cafe Coffee Day Stationery Set on sale at Etsy!!
What do you think? Vast improvement, eh? Ok, now I know the sales will just start rolling in... (Hey, I can dream!)

In other news, I have a super cool new storage thingy! We are doing some rearranging in the office and I scored this great wooden shelving unit that they were getting rid of. One of my co-workers wanted it too but graciously let me have it for the time being (she still needs to figure out where to put it in her own craft room). It is SO GREAT to have all my stuff off the floor & somewhat organized!! Yay! (Also you can see some of my artwork on the wall for a few of my recent projects).



So, any exciting plans for St. Patrick's Day? I was born in Ireland so I have a soft spot for this holiday... Plus my husband makes some mean Corned Beef & homemade Irish Cream! Yum yum! We are having Jamie's family over for an Irish feast & to enjoy each other's company. This will be our first "party" in the new house! We are actually going to clean this weekend... ugh. I can't believe how far gone I am. I can tolerate mess like never before, haha.

♥ Ciara Kay

13 March 2013

Like Some Cat from Japan

I was busy today. One viewing of Velvet Goldmine & 3 Bowie albums later, I made a whole new stationery design from start to finish. You know you are excited for some David Bowie stationery, yes you are!

So be looking for that new listing in a week or so!

What I should have been working on:

  • Mothers Day Cards
  • Birthday Cards
  • Happy Engagement/Baby/Wedding/Retirement Cards
  • You know, practical things...

But who wants THOSE when they can have BOWIE?? Am I right?

Oh. I just came up with a brilliant idea like just now. David Bowie Birthday Cards. Man, I am so clever. Now I just need a catchy phrase, like "Ziggy says have a rockin' birthday." Wow, that is lame. This is why I let Jamie write the jokes and I just draw the pictures... But now I don't have to come up with random generic birthday cards, I have them MADE! Oh boy! I really don't know if this is considered efficiency or laziness...

Ok, now I'm rambling. I apologize. I have just spent the last six hours in Bowie-land. It's disorienting.

♥ ziggyfan1984

12 March 2013

10 Crafty Ways to Spruce Up your Mail

Things are moving kinda slow around here since I've started working at real jobs again! I have also felt a lack of inspiration in my own mail art... keeping up with the letters themselves is enough of a challenge after LetterMo! So I've complied a little list of  a few mail project picks from my Pinterest board "Snail Mail" to inspire all of us. Enjoy!

1 • Doily Envelopes

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2 • Nesting Doll Envelopes

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3 • Kraft Paper & White Ink

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4 • Fancy Folding

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5 • Let your cards hold your envelopes!

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6 • Pocket Folder Envelope

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7 • Make Letters into Books

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8 • Make Books into Letters

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9 • Put Google Maps to Work

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10 • Think Outside the Mailbox

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♥ Ciara Kay