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Monday, March 19, 2018

Weekend Floral Illustrations: Here Comes Spring!

Hi friends! Wow, what a busy week we had here last week! It seemed like we had important events and things to do every day and evening, and I was so glad when the weekend finally rolled around! I was so looking forward to doing something to help me unwind...something artsy of course!

I had a lot of fun doodling around with some watercolor flower illustrations. I painted them up with my watercolors and then inked them with some pigment ink pens. These were nothing stiff and formal, just loose and fun— and they were so relaxing to do!

I love how they turned out so I scanned a few of them into my computer and turned them into transparencies, cleaned them up, and then created some cool products with them in my POD (print on demand) shops on Society6, Redbubble, and DBH (DesignbyHumans.)

These really got me in the mood for spring! I love how the products turned out - especially the bedding and pillows. I think they'd make great Thank You note cards and Wedding Invitations!

Peachy watercolor bouquet

Peachy watercolor bouquet pillow at Society6

Watercolor pink roses

Watercolor pink roses comforter from Society6

Bridesmaid Wedding Unique Beautiful Pink Rose Top

Bridesmaid and wedding party tops

Yellow and blue spring floral

Yellow and blue spring floral relaxed fit t-shirt on Redbubble

I finished up these two last night

Which do you like the best?

Have a great week!

Laura

My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns

Monday, January 8, 2018

My Scattered Stars Design - Redbubble Phone Case Unboxing

Scattered Scars Scarf from Redbubble

Last year I blogged a little bit about some of the designs I was creating for a few different print on demand (POD) sites. This Scattered Stars design was one of them, and I was excited to order a new phone case for myself in one of my own designs. I was curious to check out the quality of the product and see in person how my design looked on it.

Scattered Scars Floor Pillow from Redbubble

I created this graphic design with white stars on three different colored backgrounds; Black, Midnight Blue, and Modern Indigo. I still have another color in the works and will have it up in my Redbubble shop soon!

This version of my design (on all of the products shown on this page) is from my Redbubble shop.

One of the things I love about Redbubble is that they run a lot of sales, so if you find something you like on the site, keep your eyes open for special sales for things like free shipping or a nice discount.

My old phone case was falling apart, so off went my order! I thought I'd share my unboxing with you.

Within about a week after I placed my order my package from Redbubble arrived in the mail. Yay!

Redbubble has some pretty nice packaging. Inside the red shipping envelope was a bubble wrap envelope. Inside of that was the package shown above. They included a cool, fun sticker with my order too.

I was super-happy with the quality of my iphone case! The design looked great, and I'll definitely be ordering more from Redbubble in the future.

Scattered Scars Studio Pouch from Redbubble

What do you think?

Have you ever shopped at Redbubble?

Have a great week!

Laura

My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns

Check out my new jewelry instruction books and DVDs

Friday, August 11, 2017

A Few New Designs For Fall

New Mandala floor pillow in Plum - available in square or round, 26" or 30"

Sometimes I spend hours choosing just the right colors for my designs. I guess when it comes to my work I can be a bit of a perfectionist, but I like the things I create to be just right. :)

I want my colors to pop and say hello...but not be too overbearing.

I draw each illustration by hand with pen and paper...

Pillow shams (set of two) - comforter and duvet covers also available

Wall tapestries - available in three sizes - 51" x 60", 68" x 80" and 88" x 104"

I'm in love with color. My favorite? All of them in one way or another.

Mandala floor pillow in Green

Close up detail of floor pillow

New! Backpacks!

New - Breathe Art Nouveau Mandala

Mandala in Gray - window curtains

Relax Mandala Tapestry - medium size shown

My Society6 shop

Have a great week!
love,

Laura

Monday, November 14, 2016

The Evolution Of A Design From Drawing To Finished Product

This summer I worked on some illustrations and was really pleased with my finished designs...

I drew some mandalas, artistic feathers, and some other various designs...and I blogged about them just a little bit over the summer, and shared a couple very short videos on my YouTube channel as I was drawing them.

I decided to transform my designs into textiles and a few different products, and turn them into a collection available in a few different color schemes, and here are a few samples...I think the pillow below is especially beautiful!

Boom Mandala throw pillow in Ocean

My original drawing, which is a freehand drawn mandala sketched in ink.

I always wanted to design home decor and fashion, so I am excited to get started and test the waters with designing some test products of my own.

Bloom Mandala in Plum comforter

It's really amazing to see the transformation of something that was once just and idea in my head, and then a drawing, turn into a beautiful product that people can wear or use in their homes and everyday lives.

Bloom Mandala in Plum iPhone & iPod Case

Bloom Mandala in Plum iPhone case

Bloom Mandala in Turquoise Carry-All Pouch

Canvas Carry-all pouch available in different sizes!

All products pictured in this collection (plus more not shown here) are available for purchase at Society6. I'm working on a brand new collection and hope to have it up soon after the holidays. I hope you like them!

Bloom Mandala in Ocean tote

Shop this collection at Society6
What do you think?

Have a great week!
Love,

Laura

My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns

Check out my new jewelry instruction books and DVDs

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Polyvore: Creative Inspiration

What do I do when I'm not making jewelry?

I make other jewelry.

But when I really feel the need to take a break, I sometimes head on over

to Polyvore.com, where you can design and put together clothing and
accessories to create outfits. ...I know, I'm like a ten year old. :)

Polyvore is a great way to practice using color, texture, pattern, coordinating -
all the things that I do when I am designing a piece of jewelry, or what you're
doing when your making any kind or art or doing any kind of craft. Sometimes
when I'm playing around on Polyvore I get inspired to create a new jewelry
design. Sometimes a certain color will catch my eye and put me in the mood
to work with that same color gemstone or bead. Not only is Polyvore
relaxing, but it also can be a great source of creative inspiration!

Below are a few outfits that I put together in my own style. If you haven't
checked out Polyvore yet, you should give it a try, it's fun!

Deep Purple Casual Boho 2012