Technique Thursday--Subway Art!

This post isn't a technique tutorial this week but an introduction into my new love of subway art for my own personal use. Through Pinterest, I found an amazing blogger who creates beautiful subway art that you can print and use for personal use in your home. They are gorgeous, and she has them on her site, ready to print in large sizes, for almost every holiday. Perfect! I just need to get a large frame, print these babies at Staples (following her directions for sizes, etc.), and get ready to change them in and out all year w/ my decor. Here's her New Year's subway art (shown above):

http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/search/label/subway%20art

Other holidays are easy to download from her site w/ the printing directions:

http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/search/label/subway%20art

She even has a birthday print and a filler print! Happy decorating!

Wordless Wednesday--Art for the New Year

New Collaboration on Coasters!

I've recently paired up with Lenise of LeniseAlexandra, a local artist that I met at the Granville Maker's Market. We started with mixed sets of 4 coasters using her fairy prints, and I love how they turned out! It's such an affordable way to own custom art and a great conversation piece. For now, we will be selling these locally at the Granville Maker's Market each Saturday and taking orders through my blog and Facebook page. Let me know your thoughts and if you're interested!

You can find more of her art at www.lenisealexandra.etsy.com .

Art Finds From My Teammates and Etsy Buddies

Looking for something artistic for yourself, your home, or a gift? Check out these recent finds from my Etsy teammates and Etsy Secrets buddies!

This pendant from MadMaggiePendants $12:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21853074

This earring tree from TimothyAdamDesigns $37.80:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26501646

Want an aquarium without all of the work? You need this painting from Arteest $110:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21769962

Friday's Featured Etsy Seller--AutumnRussell!!

Here's my first Friday's Featured Etsy Seller of 2009--AutumnRussell! If you like fashion and art, this shop has some amazing art pieces. Check it out!

-What is your shop name and URL

My shop name is Autumn Russell, and my website is http://www.autumnrussell.etsy.com/

I am a mom to 4 girls, one set of twins! who has an obsession with Cotton Fabric! And who aims to launch a line of lovely somethings soon!I am a self taught Artist and Fashion Designer who's sole purpose is to create Original lovely works of Art and Fashion for those that are passionate about having in their possession, One of a kind Originals.

I love anything that is healthy for the mind body and soul:) And that means Fresh Air, Laughter,Organic food, Exercise, Positive books, Classical music and creating great memories with family and friends! I confess I have a weakness for Organic Bath products and Lovely Scented Candles!I won Designer of the year in 2004 in AZ out of 50 something Designers.

I don't belong to a Etsy team yet, Ive been invited, does that count?

My inspiration comes from Life, My darling girls, Moods, Emotions, Nature and of course Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly are favs.

I'll have these moments where my imagination goes crazy with all these ideas and I'm on a high trying to get them all down on paper before the moment of inspiration flys away!

My Mom taught me how to sew when very young and since then I have grown to love anything creative! I found my niche sketching I simply Love to create an idea on paper, Then seeing it come to life is amazing! I have a vivid imagination so my ideas come very quickly, almost too fast! I am very fond of Architectual Design and Home Decor, Textile Design etc! If I had the Time I would be accomplished in all of this and more! Maybe some day:)

My favorite Item in my shop that is currently for sale is,

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18283484

and my favorite item that sold is,

http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=7533382

The Butterfly is my favorite because it expresses so much detail and delicate beauty. I spent some time creating this piece and I really love how it turned out!

Three words to describe myself? hmmm.. Creative, Intuitive,Lovely:)

What do I like about Etsy? Wow, I not only like Etsy I LOVE Etsy! Number one, The complete sense of Friendliness I feel here, The customer support is fabulous, Everybody is so willing to help you all the time! It isn't cold or tacky, Very Clean and easy to use and not expensive. I could go on and on why I am so impressed with Etsy but for the most part its the Group of lovely people here! The Talent is astonishing, It's a great feeling to have it all in one place with so many brilliant people altogether!

My shop is Especially Unique because I only make and sell Originals. Nothing's ever the same.Each item has their sense of self and individuality. I love knowing that I have in my possession something that no one other has!

My advice for others selling on Etsy is this, Don't sell yourself short just because you're dying for a Sale! KNOW your WORTH and price it as such. I see too many talented Artists here that underprice their wares thinking they will get more sales, when in reality it only makes their product look cheap and less desirable.

I currently sell on no other site than Etsy. Being a very busy Mom, I keep very busy here, much less elsewhere.