tinkertoys

Long before video games and I think maybe even Legos, my friends and I played with Tinkertoys. The can was chocked full of assorted sized wood pieces, with multi-colored sticks and plastic parts that left us entertained for hours upon hours of imaginative fun!

Print size: 8x10" printed on 8 1/2 x 11"

Each print is signed, packed in a cellophane bag with certificate of authenticity and acid-free backing board for stability in shipment.


Printed on bright white, Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte on an Epson Stylus Photo R1900 printer using Epson UltraChrome archival inks।

Now available in my Etsy store!

front page - woo hoo!

I'm really excited because my For Charles and Ray print was featured on the front page of Etsy. This is a first for me (well, as far as I know anyway) so I was really excited when I saw this!

little friends

I have some new, cute little friends that are adorning my space at Yellow Door Art Market. In this basket, you'll find a cute apple for your teacher, a monkey girl wearing a cute annie-like dress, a momma & baby lion, a black doggy in the middle, a tiny duck in front of him and his buddy mr. walrus.

Hello, Mr. Pear and Ms. Cupcake!

Hi!

Oh, hello there Mr. Squirrel and his tiny red mushroom!

I've posted some of these cute lil' guys before but, these are all new! For the past 3 or 4 years my Mom has been making these adorable Japanese-styled crochet amigurumi's, and while she's given a lot of them away for gifts, I told her that customers would love to buy these at Yellow Door.

Lil' Bear sure does look handsome with his tiny red scarf!

And.... one of my faves, Rascal Raccoon!

Even while I was setting them up in the store people were already checking them out. So, come on over and stop by to see my new little friends. Prices range from $12-20. New additions will be added soon!

love is in the air...

A set of cute Sock Monkey Cupid Tiny Valentine Cards that would be perfect for gift-giving to friends in the classroom, students to slip in the vent of a locker, co-workers, neighbors, secret admirers, well.... anyone really, that you want to wish a happy valentine's day!

My Etsy shop listing is for: One set of 16 cards + red envelopes with 8 valentine wishes (see below) tied with red + white baker's twine. Tiny card size: 2 9/16" x 3 9/16" (fyi: envelopes do not meet US postal mailing standards - but are perfect for self-delivery!)

Valentine wishes included per set (2 of each): Big Hugs, Love Bug, My Sweet, Be Mine, Cutie Pie, Hug Me, True Love, Love You

it's the little things...

A few days ago I was browsing around on etsy and I stumbled upon these two mid-century books. As you know I have a thing for anything mid-century and especially things related to cooking and furniture. Anyway, it was a had to have them kinda moment, so I instantly snatched them up and they arrived today! I can't wait to sit down and check them out.

I love the sketchy styled illustrations in the cookbook.

I love the mid-century interiors in the lighting book. I just wish they were in color.

holiday punch

This Christmas Eve we tried a delicious Christmas Punch from the Martha Stewart Holiday handbook this year and I thought I'd share it with you because... well, it's so darn tasty and it would be just as good for a New Year's Eve party too!

I made an ice ring in a bundt pan with cranberries and orange slices and it kept the punch chilled very nicely the whole evening. It looked festive too!

DIYpsi : an indie art fair

So, if you missed the DUCF this past weekend (tisk-tisk... just kidding, but you did miss out on a great show), don't fret... stop on by the DIYpsi! There will be 35 artist vendors + hand-crafted beer + great food in a cool venue at The Corner Brewery. Now that's a great holiday shopping experience!

Saturday 11-8pm • Sunday 12-6pm