More fabrics... More pillow covers...

Remember the Pillow Covers I showed you in the last post? Well, again, I really think the quality is awesome and I think the price and the shipping is pretty fair, BUT people sometimes feel a little bit intimidated because the prices are in Euros. To fix that little "problem" I was thinking in make and sell my own pillow cases in my Etsy shop. That was a great plan, until I realize I don't have an idea how to sew :P And yes, of course I can learn, but seriously? Do I really need one more project on my table?

Well, after a little brainstorm, I decided to sell fabrics with my original designs in 18x18 square size. Soooo... now you can get a square piece of my fabric, and you can make your own pillow cover! And of course, you can use the fabric for whatever you want...Hair accessories, button covers, quilting, fabric flowers, bags, collages and more!






You can see all the designs in my Etsy shop.

Hope you like my idea!

Happy Thursday :)

Oisch!

I had to make a print with one of my favorites words... OISCH!
(I love the print, but I think the t-shirt is funny, check it here)

Happy Tuesday!

My new 2 friends

You remember these drawings?

Well, after a Illustrator session and now they look like these:

Happy Wednesday!

more about the process and a new print

Thanks for the comments regarding my process to create my original art on canvas. I got a couple of questions regarding my idea of covering the canvases with newspaper and paper mache. I do it because I LOVE the texture! You don’t need to do it, but if you want to create a little bit different and interesting texture on you canvas I totally recommend you to do this.
I really love to see a little bit of the newspaper under the paint. What you think?



Also, I got a couple of question regarding my pens. I use Koh I Noor Rapidographs pens with black ink. I can’t live without my pens ;).
If you have more questions about my process or materials, go ahead and leave me a comment ;) I will try to respond tomorrow!

Before leaving I want to let you know about something “new” on my shop. Well… the print it’s not new at all, but after many request, I finally I have the print in 11x14.
Check the listing here!



Happy Tuesday!

Missy, the butterflies and Aaron

2 days ago I made a print of Missy the cat



Yesterday I finished this custom “Butterflies” print for a little beautiful girl



Today I’m planning to finish Aaron ;)



You know why I call him Aaron? I’ll tell you know next Monday.

Happy Lovely Weekend!

New photo prints in my shop

I have some sets of photo prints in my shop. You can pick 3 colors in 4x6 or 3 colors in 5x7.
They look really cute with mats and frames ;)




Happy SuperBowl weekend!
Yeah :)

Mr. Pavo Real (the peacock)

I know I draw way to many animals. I know I have to mix up a little bit the subjects
… But I think nature is soo inspiring, I cant help ;)

Here Mr. Pavo Real. I first drew him in watercolor paper with ink and after that I scanned and colored it in Illustrator.

You like him? Here is the print on my Etsy shop.
Happy Thursday

A new friend...

Hi there! How are you? How was your weekend? Mine was pretty good... I finally finished a new friend for my personal zoo. Meet the zebra, "Why, hello there gorgeous" (acrylic and ink on 10x10 canvas). And if you are wondering about the name, ask Mr. Harper (aka the husband), he is the new person in charge of naming my artwork ;)

Happy Monday!

Valentine's Day Digital Scrapbook kit

You remember the little birds and owls I created for my 2011 printable calendars? Well, now those little creatures are changing hats and playing Cupid ;) Look how cute they look in this Digital Scrapbook Kit!






With this cute kit you can create scrapbook pages, greeting cards, notes, envelopes, gift tags, collages, craft projects… anything else you can imagine ;)

You can get the digital files here in my shop.

Happy Friday!!

My big plan for 2011...

Print in my shop :)
Which is your plan for this year?
Let me know your 2011 word and I will create a custom prints...

Cyber Monday Offer!

Everything in my etsy shop is 30% off. Use coupon code CYBERSHOPPING at checkout.
Happy Shopping!



(offer expires at midnight on Monday 11/29)

Ganesha, Lord of Success

Ganesha is favorite Hindu Deity. He is the son of Shiva and Parvati and has an elephant head. He is the Lord of Success and destroyer of evils and obstacles.
I have been looking for a wall hanging Ganesha to put next to the door, but I haven’t found the perfect one. During the last weekend, I decided to draw my own Ganesha and make a print.

I posted my drawing on my Society 6 and my Etsy shop, and I already ordered a T-shirt for myself :) I can’t wait to receive it!

Also, I create this other version of the drawing using the quote: “The key to happiness is having dreams. The key to success is making your dreams come true”
Hope you like it.

Happy Tuesday!

Me and my pets

First, THANK YOU so much for all the supporting and encouraging comments in my last post. You don’t have idea how much your words mean to me. THANK YOU! I have been learning I’m not a super duper star and not everybody will love my designs or the things I do. I really know and understand that… but still its’ hard when you REALLY like something and you don’t get the response you want, and that is life ;)
Again… THANKS! You made my day :)

OK. Now it’s time to show you more of my pet drawings obsession. I guess soon I’ll(and you will) get tired of me painting animals and I’ll switch to other subject (indeed I’m already drawings something different, but that is for other post!).
Look what I did… a little bunny! My brother decided the name is Danielle.



And because I have getting request for some custom orders of my little pets, I’m listing new “Kids Inspired art décor prints”. These 6 designs will be in my shop at the end of the day.

Happy Wednesday

Mixed feelings

Today I’m feeling:
-Disappointed. Every time I participate in any of the Spoonflower contest, I really do it because I enjoy the challenge and the contest gives me a little bit of “push” to design something. Of course, if my design finish in the Top Ten, that is awesome. Well, my last design (In woodland) wasn’t in the Top Ten yesterday :( I usually NEVER get disappointed for something like that because as an artist you learn to grow thicker skin for those situation, but honestly I feel a tad sad yesterday. I REALLY liked my design, I mean REALLY. Indeed I’m working a whole collection base in that design because I think have great potential. So… doesn't matter what they say, I still love so much little fabric ;)

Ahhh and BTW, this is my submission for the 2011 Calendar :) Here the link if you want to vote.

-Pleased. I can’t help, but every time I see my work in real products, I feel super happy.
I ordered a runner from my Envelop shop and I think looks great!

BTW, my sister Andreina have the same runner in her apartment in Amsterdam ;)


A couple of weeks ago, my husband ordered a cover for his iPhone 4. I took a picture of the case next to the original drawing :)

And the same week, Jeanne from Dirty Laundry got the same case ;)

-In love. Seriously… I love this cow now!

You can check My Mooooo friend (and iPhone cases) here.

-Exited. The weather is super beautiful today. I can’t wait to go out tonight and party to celebrate the first Friday!

Happy weekend everybody!

Grateful and Happy

I have thousands of reasons to be grateful and happy. I’m sooo grateful! I don’t want to bother you telling you the huge list of thanks I repeat on my mind during the whole day… it’s long ;) BUT today I want to share with you 2 GREAT reasons for being GRATEFUL and HAPPY.

1.) Finally the printable PDF calendars are ready on my shop! Sounds silly, but I was worry about finish this project before today because… (read reason #2)

2.) My sister is coming from Venezuela to visit me!!! and I guess I will be busy for a few days! I don’t think I can’t explain how I’m feeling right now. I absolutely love love love my siblings. Unfortunately we live miles away to each other :( My sister Andreina lives in Amsterdam, my sister Clementina live in Venezuela and my bother Manuel lives in Chile… hmmmm…. I miss those guys way to much (my eyes are tearing just writing this)

Soooo… my sister Clementina is coming tomorrow to visit me. I LOVE that girl. She is one of my favorite people in the world. She rocks. She has been my moral support since the day I came to US. We write emails to each other EVERY SINGLE DAY. She is always there to hear my happy or sad news. She is there every time I need to vent. She is there to celebrate every milestone in my life. She is there to support and give me strength when I falling. She is who I contact every time I think in something silly/funny because I know she is the only one who is going to understand me. She is my #1 fan (ok, she and Mr. Harper). She is extremely funny… And I haven’t seen my sister in almost 8 YEARS.

I can’t wait until tomorrow morning…

Can you feel my happiness???

2011 Calendars...

The calendars are ready! I just have to take the pictures and create the PDF files. This year I'm going to have 6 printables/PDF designs, and 2 already printed calendars on my shop.
Hopefully on Wednesday I will have all ready on my shop!

Hope you have a great weekend. I'm getting ready to take a little road trip to visit my mother in law.
Before I sign off for the day, I want to send a HUGE BIG ENORME Happy Birthday to my Mom! Mom, I know you don't read my blog, but JUST IN CASE I want to wish you a great day this Sunday Sept. 12. I'm not sure where you're going to be but I hope you're enjoying your vacations with Dad. Luuuuuv yuuuuu :)

Buy ONE get ONE FREE Super Special!

Happy September!
This month it's going to be *AWESOME*. I have a reasons to celebrate, but I'll tell you about those things later ;)
Right now, I want to celebrate with you with this special offer.

Starting on Wednesday September 1, 2010 until Friday September 3, 2010
Purchase any PRINT in my Etsy Shop and you will get a FREE PRINT!
Send me a little note in the “message to seller” or email me to let me know which free print you want.

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(Limit one free print per order)

It's not great? ;) You can start getting Holiday presents right now!

Sooo... Say Hello to September!

Click here to download this super cute print. This is a present for you, please, remember it's only for your personal use, ok?

Love Love and Happy September!

It's my dream

7 or 8 years ago, my little niece (she is 12 now!) was telling one of her dreams. At that point I found really funny, interesting and unreal her little story and I told her: “Dani, you can’t had that dream because you’re only 4 years old”. And she just looked at me really serious and said: “Valen, it’s my dream, ok? MY DREAM”


I woke up today thinking about that little story and it’s so truth! Nobody can tell you what you should dream, right? It’s your dream :)

In honor of my OWN BIG DREAMS I made these 2 prints…

And you? Which are your dreams?
Click here to download this image. Print and write down all your dreams ;)

Happy Wednesday!