Thursday, June 12, 2008

My poor blog.

My poor poor blog. Well some of you might know... but I recently got a new job at a small business called Give My Regards To... www.givemyregardsto.com Check it out.







It's a stationery, invitation and event planning business. It's a lot of fun BUT SUPER BUSY! I love the my new job because it's exactly the kind of business I want to get into. Through out my design career I realized I don't much care for the corporate designs such as, logo designs, brochure designs, flyers etc..... boring! So this job is really fun and I'm fully immersed in what I've always wanted to do. So much that, Eeek, I realized I haven't blogged in a long long time. And I've been behind on my stationery. Not much new stuff coming out. However this fall I'll be gearing up for my new 2009 desktop calendar. I can't wait to get started on it. I had so much fun with my last designs.

Friday, April 25, 2008

Craft Shows

There are a lot a great craft shows coming up now that the weather is getting nicer. (well sort of, not excited about possible snow this weekend)

One is this weekend Craftstravaganza.
April 28 9:00am-6p.m.
At the Minnesota State FairGrounds. I pray to God they are not outside.


The other is the HandMaidens Spring Fling Indie Show
SUNDAY MAY 4TH, 10AM - 5PM
JAMES BALLENTINE VFW POST 246
2916 LYNDALE AVE. (LAKE & LYNDALE)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408



So much great stuff happening in MN!

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Stylish Sitting

Annechovie on etsy creates some great artwork out of simple everyday living ware items.
My favorites are the chair images. annechovie.etsy.com


I enjoy how her loud patterns contrast with either solid backgrounds or solid silhouettes of a vintage chair.



Her work is also being featured in Domino magazine. Very impressive!
http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/objects/accessories/art/etsy_gifts?slide=4

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Studio Mela for my Kitchen

So I really want to make my kitchen look more, how can I say it..... cute!
It's really lacking in a design look and it just has mismatched decorations from college.
Studio Mela is a great designer and she makes adorable art work.

My next step is to put her art work in my kitchen. I think it would be a great theme and I do love the color orange. It's my new favorite color. So if I decorate with little accents of orange, Studio Mela's work is the perfect fit.

Check her out. dazeychic.etsy.com
She's also a local artist so GO MINNESOTA!




Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Check me out!


I was featured in a lovely blog the other day.
http://pot-aux-roses.blogspot.com/2008/02/creative-mind-meet-vanessa-kimball.html
Le Pot Aux Roses is a great blog to read. Le Pot Aux Roses does a weekly column titled Creative Minds. Thanks!



Do check out her fantastic etsy shop called Witty Workshop. She's so talented.
wittyworkshop.etsy.com

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Spring

I am so excited for spring. It's just around the corner. The weather is slowly getting warmer, we can almost say good bye to the below zero temperatures. March is here, really, does anyone else ask themselves where in the world February went?

Check out my new note cards coming to my etsy shop. Spring blossoms.

Monday, February 25, 2008

I heart Michelle Brusegaard

Michelle Brsegaard is so talented. I love her style. MichelleBrusegaard.etsy.com

Check out these fabulous dishtowels I bought at the craft show a couple of weeks ago. They are perfect!

Monday, February 18, 2008

Make Out Goods Show Results!

I participated in the Make Out Goods Show in Uptown last week.
It was so much fun! I made some friends, I had some great neighbors and I saw a few familiar faces.
I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Check out the pics I took at the event.

Here's my lovely booth.


Isn't it just cute!


Buttons and Cards...


And prints oh my!


Check out my lovely Neighbors. Pretty awesome stuff!
Lucky Lotus was on my left. Beautiful jewelry!






Sinister Bags on my right. Soooo Awesome. I had to get a bag.
sinisterbags.etsy.com





Check out all the PEOPLE!




It was such a great time. Thanks to the "I like you" gals!
www.ilikeyouonline.com

Monday, February 11, 2008

Feel'n the love.

Yes I am really feel'n the love. 200 people heart my etsy shop.
XOXOX to you. Happy Valentine's Day!

Friday, February 8, 2008

Wood

Oh I'm such a fan of earrings and these earrings are soooo adorable.
Garnish Home has excellent jewlery. Check out garnishhome.etsy.com

Thursday, February 7, 2008

I'm in Long Beach


Well not really, but my cards are. This great shop in Long Beach called The Kids are Alright carries my cards.
Pretty fun! Check the store out at thekidsarealright-shop.com

Cute boutique.

Turtle Papers

I love this etsy stationery artist. So inspirational. Check out: turtlepapers.etsy.com
Here are a couple of my favorites.


Sunday, February 3, 2008

Pretty Bird


I am coming out with more cards for my etsy store. I really love this Bird Meadow card. Hopefully it will be as popular as my "All is Calm" card I sold for Christmas.

Enjoy!

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

The HandMaidens Make-Out Goods Show!



I was asked to be a part of one kick ass show
coming up on February 10th.
It's Located at the VFW in Uptown.
2916 Lyndale Ave. So. Minneapolis 55408

You must check it out. I bet you'll find some great stuff for Valentine's day, and you can stop over and say Hi!

xoxoxoxo

Vanessa

Friday, January 25, 2008

Missing You!

New card design just came out.
Nothing says missing you like a lonely tire swing.

I really like how this turned out, I even found a great envelope to compliment it.
Check it out in my etsy store. http://vanessakimball.etsy.com


Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Anne Dundas

Etsy artist of the day is Anne Dundas with Lampwork and Jewelery.
http://annedundas.etsy.com
Anne is a member of etsy glass artists street team.
She brings great work to the table. check out these pendents.

I personally like this one the best. The fun, vibrant colors of orange and blue.
Attach this to the perfect necklace and you have one great look!


Here is another beautiful blossoming image in a pendent.


Also if you're a fan of the charm bracelet, you must have this. Minus the charms. The multiple jewels on this bracelet make it very charming and colorful.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

My Cat Lu Lu

Well no I don't have a cat. But check out this featured etsy artist of the day. MyCatLuLu. http://mycatlulu.etsy.com

She has great design work that directly connects to animals.
I really love this "love triangle" Valentine card. Valentine's day is right around the corner. Wouldn't this be great set to have in your stationery collection?


If you're struggling on what to get your lover for Valentine's day, well why not some personalized cards. Awww cute. Your relationship just jumped to pretty serious once you see both your names on stationery. :)


And lastly, I really love this raven button. Very cool, a must have.

Friday, January 4, 2008

I do love YOU!


Valentines day is coming up super fast! I just came out with my first Valentine Card.
I love how it turned out.