Open Studio Update and Wine Totes

`Tis the festive holiday season once again, can you believe it? Time flies!

Over the weekend I had my second annual Holiday Open Studio and it was delightful!  Many, many thanks to all who came out to shop, visit and snack. I am extremely grateful for all my collectors and friends who continue to demonstrate their support of my work. Without you all, I wouldn't be able to do what I do, so I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Poinsettia Patterned Wine Tote -- wine not included  -- aw shucks!
$22

Click here to purchase.

One of the new items I have for sale in my studio this year, is this festive wine tote. I am very impressed with the high quality of this tote -- it's made of a sturdy insulated fabric that lends itself well to crisp, vibrant printing.  I think a tote is lovely way to present a hostess with a gift bottle of wine, don't you?

Stay tuned for a few more little festive items I will be adding to my website's online store.  

Thanks for taking a peek!

Valentine's Day cards and gift wrap

"Paper Heart #3" notecard

I mentioned yesterday that I have a midwinter sale going on over at my storenvy shop.  Included in the 20% off sale is my valentine notecard.  You can access it out here.

I've also done some updating to my Spoonflower shop where I have a few fabric/gift wrap/wallpaper designs for sale.  I recently added my "Elvis Man" design (see previous post) ... I think it's pretty unique ... and will be adding my Valentine patterns as soon as I receive and approve my proofs.  

Spoonflower Shop - what's for sale now
(click on image for a closer view)

Coming soon . . . "Pretty in Pink" and "Dancing Hearts."  "Elvis Man" is already available for purchase as fabric or gift wrap.  I can't imagine anyone wanting to wallpaper a room with The King -- ha! -- but I can certainly make it available as wallpaper should someone be interested.   

my latest designs -- Valentine patterns not yet for sale -- but keep checking back at:
Spoonflower.com
(click on image for a closer view)

a closer look at "Dancing Hearts"
©Kara K. Bigda

a closer look at "Pretty in Pink"
©Kara K. Bigda

Thanks for stopping by.

The Countdown Begins!

"Wandering Pointsettas" on a package

Two new Christmas designs are up for sale on my Spoonflower store site -- they make great holiday gift wrap, so check them out.  The prints are also available as fabric.

"Christmas Wreaths Stripe"

I'm busy cleaning and decorating for my first Holiday Open Studio next weekend.  Let the countdown begin!

New Designs

I think I mentioned last week that I had designed some fabric and gift wrap.  It has come in and I'm pleased.  I will be making it available in my Spoonflower online store for purchase.  

Thank you for visiting . . . happy painting!

I Lied

22" x 30" - watercolor on aquabord - work in progress

Well . . . I thought I'd be finishing my hydrangeas yesterday but the blueberries called my name instead.  Hydrangeas today maybe?  . . . stay tuned!

Thanks for coming on by.

Gift Wrap and Painting

"Springtime" gift wrap collection

Well hello!  I've been a little side-tracked lately as May is a busy month for us.  Anyway  . . .  I did a little tweaking to the size of my "Springtime" collection of gift wrap. (The gift above is about 7" x 7" just to give you an idea of the scale.)  Gift wrap, along with fabric and wallpaper can be purchased through my Spoonflower store.

A new little painting I'm working on is "Nantucket Window" below.  It's still a work in progress, but almost done.  Have a lovely day!

"Nantucket Window" - work in progress
6" x 9"
watercolor on paper