Custom Art from Creative Thursday

A while ago I wrote about a great find on Etsy, Creative Thursday. I fell in love with Marisa's whimsical art and immediately contacted her for a custom piece. I wanted something for my daughter's first birthday that would capture all of the cuteness that is our "Allie Brynnie Bear". I told Marisa what I wanted her to create based on some of her existing images, plus a few ideas of my own. The result is a beautiful hand painted drawing on wood that I will cherish forever!

Our Allie Brynnie Bear holding her Mr. Bun-Bun.

Cute Find - Creative Thursday

I'm in love with the art by Creative Thursday available on Etsy. Marisa's fun and whimsical prints from her original paintings make great gifts.

We are in Paris

This animal alphabet print is a happy addition to any kid's room.
Also available in a canvas print.

Alphabet Sky Blue

Creative Thursday also does special requests on her original artwork. What a great gift for a baby shower or birthday!

Free Photography, Illustrations, and Fonts from Veer

If you're looking for some inspiration or just want to update the background on your computer with something quirky and fun, check out Veer.com. Each week they offer free photography, illustrations, and wallpapers handpicked from their collections for you to download. Check back monthly for a free font download too.

www.veer.com/products/free

A Cute Alternative to the Standard Alarm Clock

You'll be sure to wake up in a good mood when you hear gentle bird tweets coming from this cute birdie alarm clock available from the MOMA Store.

Battery operated clock has digital display featuring time, date, and day.

The clock features a snooze button and can wake you gently to the sounds of birds chirping, or a traditional alarm. It can be displayed on a table or wall-mounted. A great alternative to your traditional alarm clock!

Create Your Own Custom Fabrics

Spoonflower makes it possible for individuals to design, print and sell their own fabric designs like this pattern I designed below:

Circle pattern I'm calling "Modern Stained Glass"

A more detailed view of my pattern.

I just ordered myself a sample print of this fabric and will upload a picture of it once it arrives. Spoonflower prints their fabrics digitally, using eco-friendly water-based pigment inks on natural fiber textiles. I'm eager to see how my design turns out.

While browsing through their online gallery of designs I came across this bird fabric by Lydia Meiying that of course, because of the birds, I love.

A detailed view of the design.

The printed result looks pretty good.

"Tweet" fabric by Lydia Meiying available at www.spoonflower.com/fabric/95550