Transitioning
January 31, 2011 § 3 Comments
As time goes by this year, you’ll start to notice some changes around Blue Eye Brown Eye. I’ve been working with Charlie Howlett (an uber-talent) on my new brand and am excited to start transitioning into the new look. I did a lot of printing yesterday and these little pups were part of my projects. Charlie designed this little silhouette to look like Olive, the inspiration behind the name Blue Eye Brown Eye, of course. Stay tuned for even more!
The Printing Process and Some Thank You’s
January 27, 2011 § 2 Comments
For the past few weeks I’ve been working on Anna’s Save the Dates and Thank You Notes, and its been fun building upon a family of paper for her wedding. Here’s an image of the progress thus far.
For a “behind the scenes” I wanted to share the printing process that got me to the finished product: thank you notes!
Mixing ink
Printing
To go with the letterpress thank you notes, we got a return address stamp made – I’m telling you, these stamps are so handy! Looking forward to moving on to the invitation to complete this happy paper family.
Tiny Envelope DIY
January 27, 2011 § 2 Comments
Good things come in small packages. Things are just…cuter when they’re tiny, right? I love making Bitty Notes for the etsy shop because they’re fun to drop in a kid’s lunch box, stick in your partner’s car seat for a surprise on the way to work, or stick in a pocket! I recently made a set of Valentines (did you get the free download??) that would be just perfect in these tiny envelopes. With this {super} simple DIY you can do Valentine’s Day on a budget – and have fun crafting all at the same time.
What you’ll need:
- This file: Tiny Envelope Template
- Cardstock in your favorite color
- Printer
- Scissors
- Rolling tape
First, download the Tiny Envelope Template and print onto cardstock.
You’re going to cut along all of the solid lines. The PDF yields two tiny envelopes per page.
Next, fold on all dotted lines. Be sure to take the edge of your scissors and give it a nice, crisp crease.
When all dotted lines are folded, you’re going to take your rolling tape and roll along the “place tape here” edges indicated on the print out.
Fold the short edges in and bring the flap with tape up toward the center. Press taped edges firmly on short flaps. Now, put something in your tiny envelope!
You can either tuck the top flap into the envelope, or put another bit of tape along the top and press down to seal. Whatever you prefer!
These tiny envelopes can be used for a number of things: place cards at a wedding, a fun presentation for your business card, or just to put a tiny note in. Be creative!
Chirp
January 26, 2011 § Leave a Comment
I find this little vintage red bird so charming. Find it in Modish Vintage’s Etsy shop.
There’s a deer on your cupcake
January 24, 2011 § Leave a Comment
If I were to be the recipient of this cupcake, I would be awfully happy.
Tiny deer cupcake topper via Cupcake Social.
DIY Valentines
January 24, 2011 § 2 Comments
Until Wednesday evening, you can download my DIY Valentines, seen in my etsy shop, for free right here! {No longer available here}
Print them on white cardstock, write a message to your sweetie on the back, and stick in a tiny envelope. See my Tiny Envelope DIY to make them yourself!
Enjoy!
Dose of Olive
January 18, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Engagement whimsy
January 18, 2011 § 4 Comments
Save the Date
January 13, 2011 § 8 Comments
The Standard Textbook of Cosmetology
January 12, 2011 § 1 Comment
On a trip to my local antique mall to muster up some inspiration and see if I could find some bargains, I found what might be my favorite antique purchase of this whole year. Yes, friends, for less than $2.00 I am now the proud owner of The Standard Textbook of Cosmetology, published in 1967 for Mary Webb’s Beauty School. Full of valuable information like the 5 defective body postures, how to give a good shampoo, and wig care, this is a real gem. Not to mention, I’m loving the illustrations, type and colors. Inspiration indeed!

























