Procrastinators Win! 2015 Calendar Sale

Hi there. How are you? 

I got a few of my 2015 bird calendars back from one of my retail accounts. I want them all to have homes, so they are now HALF OFF! For just $12.50 you get 12 months of birdie goodness. Procrastinators win!

Quick! I've only got 2 more calendars left, so head on over to my etsy shop and snag one NOW!

Happy Weekend friends. Ta-ta!

Be My Valentine - A Valentine's Day Card Roundup

Hi there. How are you?

Valentine's Day is no big deal at our house. No cards, no presents. It really just another day for us. We even used to host an Anti-Valentine's Day party when we lived in Rockford.

I don't do Valentine's day, but I must admit that I love paper valentines and always have. I have fond memories of decorating the shoe box to bring to school and exchanging goofy E.T., Care Bear and Rainbow Brite themed cards with all the kids in my class. As an adult, I'd send out homemade Valentines to friends and family instead of sending Christmas cards.

I've designed a new valentine this year featuring my sweet little fairy wrens. I've always thought they looked like they were talking to each other, and this is what I imagine they'd say.

Do you send/give valentines? There are so many artful, irreverent, and quirky Valentines available these days. I've pulled together a selection of my personal faves I've found on Etsy.  Enjoy!

1. You Make Me Happy by Meg Gleason/Moglea
2.You're Doing it Wrong by JulieAnnArt
3. Foxy Valentine by Michele Maule
4. There is Nobody Else by Emily McDowell
5. Capture my Heart by Jenipher Lyn/Nightly Doodles
6. You're Cute by Me!

If you'd like to see more of my Valentine finds, check out this Pinterest board.

That's all for now friends. Ta-Ta!
 

Annual Holiday Sale is here!

Hi there. How are you? A belated Happy Thanksgiving to you!

I hope you had wonderful time celebrating with friends and family.  For the first time in many years, Matt and I are actually not traveling for Thanksgiving. We got to celebrate right here in Carbondale with some dear friends. I can't tell you how exciting it is for me to be at home all weekend. I am a huge homebody!

Holiday BOGO Sale! 

With Thanksgiving each year comes my annual sale. All of my paper goods (prints, calendars, or cards) in my Etsy shop are BOGO! Buy one get one FREE! Yippee! 

Here are the Details:

1. For every paper good you buy, choose another of equal or lesser value for free.
2. Place all items in your shopping cart and press APPLY SHOP COUPON CODE.
3. Enter code BOGO14 and you're all set!

The sale runs now through Sunday November 30th.

Click HERE to shop!

Thank you for your continued support friends! Ta-ta for now.

New Things and Stuff

 

 Hi there. How are you? 

After pretty much ignoring my Etsy shop for the better part of this year, I decided to give it some attention. I've added a whole slew of new prints designed to fit perfectly in Ikea Ribba frames.  At just $9.99 with mat and hanger included, these frames give you a lot of bang for your buck and give a small image a lot of visual weight. I am partial to the white version of the Ribba frame, but they also come in black, aluminum, medium brown and black.

I've also got a new set of illustrated bird cards in the shop. I'm really proud of this bunch! Stay tuned for a 2015 bird calendar as well.

Hope you are enjoying your summer. Any fun adventures in the works? Do share.

Ta-Ta!

For your gift-giving pleasure: A HALF OFF CLEARANCE SALE!

 Hi there. How are you?

The Tuesday News: Baltimore Oriole Print

Hi there. How are you?

This blog has been long neglected, but I'm to try to step my game. My plan is write a new post every Tuesday. Can you help me stick to it? You have my permission to publicly flog me if I don't post! 

I have to admit, I play favorites. My Baltimore Oriole is so my fave of my bird series. My husband thinks he looks mean. I think he's full of personality! I was thrilled to sell the original Baltimore Oriole piece a couple of weeks ago at holiday craft fair. Now, I can offer the little guy as a print!

The 5" x 7" image is printed with archival pigment based inks on artist quality heavy matte paper. There is a small white border around the print for your matting/framing convenience. It will be signed and titled on the front. At just $12, he'd make a nice holiday gift for any bird nerd. Get your very own Baltimore Oriole print HERE.

One more bit of news....I've got a shop set up over on Papernstitch.com for the holidays. There's a COUPON CODE over there just waiting for you to use in my shop!

See you next Tuesday. Ta-ta!

2013 Holiday Cards are Here!

Hi There. How are you?

I'm happy to present my 2013 holiday card line!

You probably recognize my Dala horse. It's already available as a print and card set. 

I just decided to add the "God Jul" (Merry Christmas in Swedish) for the holidays.

My other two 2013 designs were inspired by classic Christmas carols.
This card borrows a line from "The Christmas Song", written in 1944 and made famous by Nat King Cole.

The Christmas Song card is the only card with a printed message on the inside.
The others are blank for your own personal holiday message. 

My "Let it Snow" card is available in both a printed version and as an instant download. This digital download allows you to print as many cards as you like, and send them to everyone on your holiday list!

Be sure to scoop up all of these new designs in my etsy shop, or at one of my holiday shows. Also, feel free to contact me if you’re interested in wholesale. Ta-Ta!

A Birdie and Bucktown

"Female Cardinal" 8" x 8" mixed media on cradled hardboard, $150.

Hi there. How are you? 

Yep, I went there....Another bird piece! This one features the female cardinal my favorite feathered friend. I know that most prefer pretty red male cardinal, I like the female's "mohawk" and her slightly rounded form. Are in you interested in purchasing this cutie? Do get in touch. 

Next Weekend: Bucktown Arts Fest!

Next weekend, Matt and I will be packing the Element and heading up to Chicago for the fabulous Bucktown Arts Fest. Join me Saturday August 24th and Sunday August 25th, from 11 am to 7pm in Senior Citizens Memorial Park. Find me in booth #18, which is located right on the park grounds. I'll have some brand new work debuting here. Hope you can join me!

And last but not least....

I've got a birthday coming up over Labor Day weekend. I've decided to celebrate with a "BOGO" print sale in my Etsy shop. Details forthcoming. Be excited!

So, ta-ta for now. Do enjoy your weekend friends! 

New Lockets!

Hi there. How are you?

I'm really excited and proud of my newest collaboration with the lovely Cat of Polarity. 

She's created 4 new lockets and a bracelet, all featuring my work. 

Each locket comes with an initial charm and 3 interchangeable magnetic faces. 

That's 3 necklaces for 1 price! Score!

Two of the lockets feature floral designs. 

The other two feature my chair illustrations. 

The chair designs each come with a lid featuring an inspirational message.

This locket is a great reminder to slow down, take our time and just sit with it!

She's also created a bracelet! Cute, isn't it?

All of the new magnetic locket sets and bracelet can be purchased in Cat's Etsy shop.

  They ship directly from Cat's studio in New Jersey and she's ships crazy fast! Hope you love 'em. 

Ta-Ta.

New and Notable

Hi there. How are you?

For quite a long time now, I've been thinking about and talking about turning my abstract Moleskine doodles into a sell-able product. (Read more about that here and see some drawings here.)

This week, I finally made it happen!

The "Trade Winds" series as I like to call it, is a collection of 4 drawings I did on a vintage National Geographic map of Africa. I like the way the map gives some interest and context to the these flowing abstractions and I love the little bits of red text.

The line actually flows from one piece to the other. 

Though these pieces were created in a group, I really do think they can all stand on their own. Each piece has its own title, usually coming from the text on the map.  This one is called "Off Dakar, Feb 15, 1954."

I like how the map backdrop helps to further the implication of movement and/or travel.

Each piece measures just 4" x 4" and is mounted on a 3/4" deep panel. 

All four pieces are for sale individually in my Etsy shoppe.  If you are interested in purchasing the entire series of 4, please contact me.....You will receive a discounted rate. I have already had an inquiry about purchasing the whole set, so do act fast! 

Do let me know what you think of these new pieces, and do enjoy your weekend! Ta-Ta.

Cyber Monday! The Sale Continues.

Hi. How are you? How was your Thanksgiving?

We just got home from a fabulous trip to New Orleans. (More on that on Wednesday!) 

Since I was having entirely too much fun on the trip to take down my Black Friday sale, it's still up! Go get your CYBER MONDAY shop on with discount code PNS40. 40% off any purchase and free shipping. Stupid good deal ya'll! 

This will be my last sale of the year, so get going and take advantage!  Click HERE to shop!

Have a great one friends. Ta-Ta! 

Crazy Big Black Friday Sale!

First off....I'd like to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you are having a wonderful time celebrating with friends and family.

For the next few weeks I will be participating in a fab online exhibition at papernstitch.com. There are 80 or so talented artisans showcased there. Do visit!

As part of this exhibition I am having a crazy big Black Friday sale. For Friday only, I will be offering a whopping 40% off any purchase in my etsy shoppe! Just apply code PNS40 at checkout!

Things are going to move fast, so if you've got your eye on something original, be sure to shop early. If you see something over on jenniferjohansson.com that you like that is not listed on etsy, I'd be happy to apply my discount to those items as well. Just shoot me an email!

If you'd don't have time for cyber shopping on Friday, not to worry! You can still enjoy free worldwide shipping the entire weekend (until midnight central time on Cyber Monday). And actually - you can enjoy free shipping now...I set it up before I left for the weekend.

Are you having a Black Friday sale? Or have you come across a good deal that you'd like to share? Please tell me about it!

Enjoy the weekend friends... Ta-Ta!

Holiday Happening - Autumnfest in Southern Illinois

Hi there. How are you today? 

The holiday season is upon us. Can you believe it?  My first holiday show happens this weekend,  right here in Carterville. 

Autumnfest Arts & Craft Fair

November 10th & 11th 2012
Saturday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, 10:00am – 4:00pm

John A Logan College
Carterville, Illinois
*I'll be in the Multi-Purpose Room.

I will be debuting my fabric hoop prints at this show. (So excited about these!) 

 Last night I did a little test hanging to see how they'd look all together.  

I picked up this the louver door at a yard sale for $2.00. Score!

I will also have a large selection of prints, cards and original works available along with my 2013 calendars. Hope to see you there!

Ta-Ta for now.  

And don't forget...I'm still offering a 20% discount on anything in my etsy shoppe with code EARLY20.

Today's new listing

Hi there! As promised I've got another new fabric print listed for sale on Etsy. 

 This one features an abstract collage that I recently sold.

 It embodies the color palette of my grandmother's house when I was growing up. 

She had 2 different green shag carpets in her house. So 1970's! 

I've had fun photographing these new fabric prints. There is something so rich about autumn light.

To prevent the fabric from fraying, I treat the edges with a strong acrylic fray check.

It works well and helps me keep my cost low on these prints. 

Don't forget - use code EARLY20 at checkout and receive 20% your entire purchase in my etsy shoppe.   

Hope you're having a great day. Ta-Ta!

New Hoop Art!

Hi! What's new?

I'm happy to have something new to show you! I finally had time to successfully photograph my new fabric hoop art prints.

As many of you know I have a part-time job working at a company that specializes in making dye-sublimated fabric graphics for trade show displays. I had the production department print some of my most popular designs onto a soft knit fabric.  I then stretched the prints into wooden embroidery hoops, creating an inexpensive but attractive way to create ready to hang prints. I must admit I'm happy with the results!

During dye-sublimation, heat is used to infuse the ink into the fabric, which makes the finished product vivid, sharp and very resistant to fading. It's an incredibly durable and versatile process.  At work, we make all sorts of things out of the fabric we print including enormous trade show displays, and hanging signs, table cloths, flags, floor rugs, etc. Anything you can make with fabric - we do!

"What you love" is the first fabric print I've listed on Etsy, but expect many more in the near future! Wahoo! 

And.....To get you in the holiday shopping mood, I'm offering 20% off any purchase in my shoppe for the next month. Use code EARLY20 at checkout. But hurry - This offer expires November 20th!

Ta-Ta for now! 

An Interview and Something New

Hi! How are you?

For a variety of reasons, things have gotten really busy and my little ole blog has been neglected. I wanted to let you know that I am indeed still alive and kicking, and will soon have some brand new products to share with you. (See the sneak peek above!)

I was honored to be interviewed by fellow etsyian Melissa Martinez on her Working Title/Gallery 3940 blog this week.  Click here to read the interview.  Thanks much Melissa!

Have a great weekend friends. Ta-Ta for now!

2013 Calendars Now Available!

Hi! How are you?

I'm happy to report that my 2013 wall calendars are printed and ready to go!

Each calendar page measures 8.5" x 11" and features one of my chair illustrations. The pages are left loose so you can hang them all together or just one at a time. A small binder clip is included for easy hanging on a hook or nail.

You can buy a 2013 calendar right now in my Etsy shoppe! 
In the very near future, you can pick one up at my holiday shows in Southern Illinois and at the Rockford Art Museum Gift Shop.

Have a great day my friends. Ta-Ta! 

New! Dala Prints and Cards

Hi there. It's 11:45 am and I'm already exhausted. Some 1st graders really gave me a run for my money today when I was subbing!

Now that I've sold the original "Dala" piece I created this spring,  I've added some Dala Horse merchandise to my etsy shoppe.

"Dala" is available as an 8"x8" archival print and as a set of six cards.  The print would be great in a children's room and the cards could be used as Christmas cards, thank-you's or an anytime note card. Both would be great for any Swede in your life!

Happy Monday. Ta-ta for now.