Work it out Little Mama

Well, yesterday's refreshing change in the weather has inspired me to start tackling some of those long overdue items that didn't seem appropriate during the winter months. So in a fit of feel-good spring spirit, I decided to get some exercise! And finally draw that random picture of Jane Fonda I'd been talking about for a while now. :P

And since Jane Fonda work-outs were the soundtrack to my youth, it was a pleasantly random afternoon that reminded me of home :D

Love is in the Air

And the invitations are done! Here is the sneak preview of the recently completed wedding invitations I made for a wonderful couple I know! The process was full of unexpected challenges, fun discoveries and ultimately ridiculously fulfilling :D

Both the bride and groom to be love to travel, and are using destinations as table indicators instead of numbers, which suits them to a tee - and inspired me to use vintage city maps as the decorative element to their invites - add some bold, youthful fonts and a healthy dose of thematic green; and voila! A funky fold-out invite held together with a dramatic (and informative!) sleeve.

And after all is said and done... 110 invitations, hand cut and assembled in stacks of 10 :)I'm looking forward to posting this on my website in the upcoming updates!

And then there was packaging...

So in the spirit of the season, I had a rush of fun jobs just in time for Christmas - thank goodness I had ordered some boxes just for the hell of it! Of course they came in late, and of course they were the wrong colour, but a mild hiccup of panic I decided to run with it and use what i had for now :P

I am still nerdily thrilled that I even have boxes, so you can only imagine how pumped I am to get the proper ones and.... maybe a custom stamp???? oh, the possibilities!

All that glitters..

so what else besides the onset of school could September bring?

A fun-filled adventure to London and France!! Two weeks of constant walking, eating and amazement just passed along with a quick pass through T.O. to say hello and I must say I'm overstimulated, exhausted and have lots to think about. :D One of the most diverse and informative trips I've ever taken we went from London to Le Touquet, in northern France to Paris. Each city was completely different even though at most their only a two hour train ride apart. I would definitely go back, but with more time to spare - and if you're ever in Paris, make sure you have a map handy. :P

Technologists can be fun too

A quick and fun favor for a friend with an inside joke; (to be honest I have no idea what its supposed to mean) asked for these buttons for her and her co-workers in a forensic lab. Apparently she didn't need this many but the more the merrier and now every tech can be colour happy while they analyze evidence - doesn't that just make you smile? :P

On Sale Now ?!?!

In the spirit of the season, I got overexcited and created a whole bunch of merch for an art festival last month, some halloween and some not... as you can see, things were getting mildly inappropriate at times. (all the better for it!) The beaver has been most popular :P I got some really great feedback from the other artisans at the festival so a big thanks for good ol' friendliness! And as an interesting by product - my quirky crafts are now on sale at Dutch Growers Saskatoon! Fun Twist!!

Interested to know more? email me! b.shauna@gmail.com

A Hop, Skip and a 3 Day Drive..

Well!

So much has happened, and it sure has been hectic! The big move to Saskatchewan went well and I've been slooooowly getting oriented into the city. Best part? New studio space!!! :D As you can see, its a jumble of unpacking and excitement - I even have a housewarming plant! I can't wait to have it all settled in... and get some curtains :P