Joyful Expressions
Hope you are having a fun weekend! I haven't posted any new designs for awhile. I've been busy with work and trying to get some designs licensed, etc. This weekend I'm in heaven, my daughter is home. I haven't seen her in over a year. And, it's her birthday! Too many miles and not enough cash has kept us apart for too long. My sister and her family are visiting too. So, we are having a fun … [Read more...]
It's Wednesday! Hump Day! So glad we are half way through the work week. Today, I worked over 8 hours, no lunch break! I'm tired! But, I did want to try and create something. So, here it is. Not sure if I like it. I may have to revisit this again another time when I'm not so tired. Let me know what you think... thumbs up.... thumbs down? Yup, still don't know. Needs some tweaking. … [Read more...]
It's Monday and The Voice is on! I'm a fan. What a better way to spend the evening designing and listening to great music. Love the judges too! What a fun show. So, this design ended up so different than it started. I wanted to play with another large-scale repeat pattern. And I must say after tweaking and tweaking probably for over an hour, I was so glad I finally.... got … [Read more...]
Here's a pretty large-scale floral I created tonight while watching THE VOICE. Love that show! Love Adam Levine... HOTTIE! Enjoy! I can totally see this as a pillow on my couch. Hope you are all checking into Instagram to check out all the other designers beautiful creations! #365Patterns Happy Monday! Vicki … [Read more...]
I think I'm back in the swing of designing. It was nice to have that little break. I love this shell design. I created two versions. One with "water" and one without and three color variations. Take a look and let me know what you LOVE. Have a great week! Vicki … [Read more...]
Life is busy! Here's a little zen note that I created tonight. ENJOY! I love this so much, I've already ordered it in fabric at Spoonflower! Have a GREAT weekend. Vicki … [Read more...]
Anyone up for a game of checkers? I was going to spend some time and do something intricate and fabulous. But, then, this happened and I liked it. My fav color combo, a simple pattern and booyah! DONE Hmmm, I think this would make amazing wrapping paper! Happy Monday! Vicki … [Read more...]
It's a GOOD FRIDAY! Hope you have a blessed Easter weekend! Don't forget the fun FLASH sale I'm having in my Etsy shop this weekend! Everything is 25% off using coupon code: HOPPYEASTER. http://www.curlywillowco.etsy.com May you and your family be blessed this year! Happy Easter! … [Read more...]
Time for the flowers to bloom. How is your garden growing? Stop by my shop this weekend for a big FLASH SALE of 25% off any item... use coupon code: HOPPYEASTER. http://www.curlywillowco.etsy.com And HAVE A VERY HAPPY EASTER! … [Read more...]
I have been MIA for over a week! A trip to Florida and surgery for my Mom has kept me super busy! I hope you are all doing very well!! It's spring! But, the midwest is still under a cold spell with flurries here and there which is pretty much normal. Not very fun... but normal! I guess I won't complain because at least we don't get too hot in the summer, so I'll take that trade off. I am … [Read more...]
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to vote in the Spoonflower Tea Towel Calendar contest. I really enjoyed being a part of it! I absolutely love the number one choice design! Design by addilou The wonderful thing about this contest each year is Spoonflower offers a two for one deal for any fat quarter sized fabric! I will definitely be taking advantage of … [Read more...]
I believe you can find inspiration wherever you are. And, there are so many ways to be inspired. As a graphic designer, I am just WOW'd by others that can illustrate. I do not have that gift. I would love that gift. I try and am just so dissatisfied with the results. But, that's okay, I have other gifts to share. So, since the holiday's are coming up... I thought I'd share my favorite spots … [Read more...]
All the DIY Home and Garden Bloggers are doing laundry, picking outfits, planning meet-ups and kissing babies goodbye for a weekend of F-U-N! I will be following along with them on facebook, twitter and instagram. So excited for them and all the great things they will be learning at HAVEN CONFERENCE. I love their tagline... because there's no place like home. So I promised to reveal the … [Read more...]
Custom design is really fun for me. I don't take on too many projects because I like to give it my full attention. A few months ago, my blog friends, Heather and Vanessa from At the Picket Fence, contacted me and asked me to design their business cards for the Haven conference they are attending the end of June. I was thrilled. It took a little time to generate some ideas back and forth. … [Read more...]
