An Etsy Holiday

Just returned from a wonderful holiday, full of family, food, and lots of snow. I received some wonderful handmde etsy items that I can't wait to use!


I love Miss Very Thoughtful Fox Woman- OOAK Art Doll by artist Elze.

And these beautifully bright pear napkins, hand screenprinted by Fisk and Fern. Be sure to check out her illustrations, books and housewares.
I can't wait to hang this Fawn and Flower wall wear by Nea in my studio.

And wear these adorable earrings by silent goddess...

And last but not least...
Admire my Peascape in Strangeland by Kit Lane!

I just finished working on some holiday monster illustrations that I designed for Cutesy but not Cutesy. These monsters are all decked out for the holidays. Greeting cards and gift tags are available in Cutesy but not Cutesy's etsy shop. Buy them in time for the holidays!

My new holiday designs are in production. I've been working on a bunch of cute new designs that I can't wait to put in my shop. Here are a few adorable cards and gift tags that are ready to go.

I will be selling these and many other cards, tags and prints at the Packanack Lack Craft Fair in Wayne, NJ next weekend. If you are in there area be sure to stop by.

Some new gouache paintings. The paintings are 4 " x 4" square, and are sealed with a UV protective, satin varnish. The frames are hand constructed and painted. I am having trouble parting with these two little guys...

Studio

OK, time for an update. After many, many wonderfully inventive recipes lost to forgetfullness, and countless people trying to encourage me to write them down, I have been inspired. Over the last few months, I have been working on a series of food illustrations and my main characters are the ingredients. And with these, I've created a set of 15 recipe cards that come in a sturdy little pocket for easy storage. There are 5 different designs in this set, and there is space for you to write your ingredients, method and notes. You can use the designs to organize you recipes by having main dishes, sauces, deserts, drinks and sides, according to the corresponding card design. The set is for sale at my etsy shop. I can' wait to use these cards myself so that I never lose an award winning recipe again!!!

Back to School Time

It's that time of year again. Where does the summer always seem to go? I created this illustration as a tribute to my two furry gray pals who always seem to sit right on the book that I am about to read. Here is an archival print printed on Arches Museum Quality Digital Art and Photo Paper, and a set of adorable book plates for all of your favorite books.

Heirloom Tomatoes

It's tomato time! I have a few small tomatoes growing in my yard and can't wait until they are ready to eat. This set of heirloom tomato greeting cards is my tribute to summertime. I love all of the colors and textures.

Monster Prints- A Collaborative Series with Cutesy but not Cutesy

Recently I finished working on a series of illustrations that was a collaboration with my sister, owner of Cutesy but not Cutesy. Her adorable monster plushies made the perfect subjects for this series of illustrations. Please visit her online shop to see more of these guys in their 3D furry form. This series includes greeting cards, and archival giclee prints, which will be available in my shop for purchase.

Sweet Daisy Cupcake Notecards and Gift Tags

Welcome to Wind Up Bird Studios! I am currently working on a new series of illustrations, but wanted to feature two of my favorite items, in the meantime. Available in my etsy shop, are these adorable Daisy Cupcake notecards, and matching gift tags. The tags are adorned with a touch of sparkle and have a ribbon for tying to packages, or for using as unique place cards. They are perfect for a summer party, or just to send to a friend!

I can't wait to post my new designs. Stay tuned...