Road Trip!

Road trip with Coury starts tonight! Off to be inspired, relax, and see lots of family and friends!


Celebrating first a Wedding, Father's day, a Graduation, an Anniversary. Glad I make cards.

Tee shirt Madness

Coury and I went a little nuts buying tee-shirts this weekend. I was across from
Scared Panda at Hester Street yesterday. I knew right away I wanted this little panda
gazing at the south of Manhattan and the Brooklyn bridge. I love it.

And today, I set out to Renegade to find a baby gift. I was hoping to get a rattle from Hazel Village. Unfortunately for me, but exciting for her, she sold out this weekend. Luckily, she is local and I'll get one soon. Instead of baby gift in hand, Coury met up with me and we came home with a belly full of delish burgers and ice cream and 5 more tee shirts!

We are big tee shirt wearers, but this still seems a little excessive.
But you know, they kinda Rock!

Don't give up is by PrintLiberation
Do what you Love what you do is UG Monk
The Game shirt and Furry Swing are from Fuzzy Ink

Speedy Telegram Invitations

This was the fastest turn around for a job yet. The bride visited Hester Street when I was there on May 14th. After describing they wanted a telegram invitation, I threw together a design and immediately went about ordering paper, envelopes, and the plate. They are inviting several international guests, so they were in a hurry to send the invitations out for their September wedding. The happy couple came by Hester Street yesterday to pick them up.

I love the theme and so glad they came together well!

Blues the Word

Debuted 2 new Birthday cards last weekend at the Fishkill Craft Fair. The monkey seems to sell pretty well, so I printed him in blue as well as pink. I love using my large wood type for cards. It's been a while since I made a Happy Birthday card out of them. Ta da.



Though I didn't make many sales, the drive upstate, the fresh air, and my traveling campanion made for a fun day. I've never had so much table space. I borrowed a 6 foot and took my 4 foot table as well. It was nice to spread out!

Rainy Day Blues

I was really looking forward to vending at The Brooklyn Flea in Williamsburg today, but ended up canceling due to the rainy weather. It was pouring at 8:15 when my tent mate (traveling from an hour away) and I were making the call. After we decided to call it a day, Coury and I drove over to check it out and tell them we weren't setting up today. Fog and mist were coming from the East River and my cards wouldn't have stood a chance. Of course, it turned into a rather nice day, but I'd like to believe I made the right call.

To turn the day around, I put my pajamas back on, poured a batch of Bloody Mary's from the mix I bought last weekend from a fellow NewNewer, and made us a little breakfast... a pajama brunch I like to call it. We cozied down to a movie at 10:30 in the morning and enjoyed our rainy day together. I even took a nap before working out. Aside from doing the normal chores and painting and applying newsprint to my nails, it was a quiet, lazy Sunday. Oh, the things you do when you have time! If only we had more Vodka :)

By the way, this McClure's Bloody Mary mix is the Bees Knees. So awesome.

Hester Street Fair Rocks 2011!

Yesterday was such a good day at Hester Street. It sprinkled on us a few times and I'll have to replace the packaging on a couple of my coasters, but it was worth it. I also got to know 2 fantastic jewerly makers; Felicity of Wish by Felicity and Loli and her husband of LoellaMedina

Lunch was fantastic with a Slider from Mighty Balls. You create your own combination of balls, sauce and cheese to make our own favorite slider, hoagie, or bowl of meatballs. I picked Pork meatball with Goat Cheese and Jalapéno sauce. I could have eaten several it was so tasty!

Because I never come home empty handed, I picked up a few awesome things throughout the day. A quart of Sour Pickles from Guss' Pickles, Homemade Granola by Spatzi, 2 savory and 2 sweet macaroons from my friend Simon at Macaroon Parlor, and this lovely little wishbone necklace from my tent mate, Loli.

Vending at Hester Street is always pretty fun. Even on rainy days, the energy there is awesome. This might be my market of choice. I'm hoping to return in June!

Marriage is Awesome! Celebrate those Anniversaries

I ran out of anniversary cards nearly a year ago and have been meaning to print more, but never got around to it. Last weekend at the Handmade Cavalcade, a customer said they were having a hard time finding 50th wedding anniversary cards. I gave her a card and told her I'd get on it and she should check my site soon. Also, I've been thinking of making a special 40th Anniversary card for my parents this year. Well, you can say I made two birds (or 4) with one stone on Wednesday night. I printed Happy Anniversary, Happy 25th, Happy 40th, and Happy 50th.

I like to think these cards were inspired by my parents, the original love birds in my world. I've always admired their relationship. They respect one another and only make decisions after running it by the other first. They have been fantastic mentors for myself and my sisters. Coury and I will be celebrating 3 years this year. I hope we still enjoy one another on our 40th Anniversary as much as my Mom and Dad do. The bonds of matrimony truly are Awesome. I wish Everyone the right to experience it. Celebrate those Anniversaries! Now, I need to get on turning my wedding dress into a shorter, purple version before another year goes by.

Handmade Cavalcade today

I'll be debuting new Coasters at Today's Cavalcade! Stop by.

Go Green Greenpoint was pretty awesome.

Lovely day to be outside. I wish every vending day were like this :) I got to chat a bit with my fellow NewNewers and a few friends stopped by to say hi as well.

Looking Forward to a day in McCarren Park

Town Square’s fourth annual Go Green! Greenpoint Earth Day festival is TODAY,
Saturday, April 30th (12-4 PM)at McCarren Park, Brooklyn. It’s going to be a
gorgeous, fun day for our community!

* Education displays & vendors.Over 100 schools, community groups,
companies, and government agencies will offer exhibits, merchandise, and
activities designed to enhance our understanding and appreciation of
ourselves, our environment and the Earth that we all share.

* Eagle Scout Project on pollution & health awareness.We are so very proud
to have an Eagle Scout Project at Go Green. Presented by Life Scout
Isaiah Segarra, his project will involve a Children’s Marathon starting at
12:30 PM. Life Scout Segarra will also present information on how to
defeat pollution and promote health awareness. Please come out and
support him!

* Children’s activities.We’ll have wonderful activities for kids and kids
at heart, including derby car racing by Boy Scout Troop 26, Cub Scout
Troop 469, tumbling by Gym Park, an obstacle course by Ms J, interactive
art projects by Materials for the Arts and Fas Trac Kids and Enopi of
Williamsburg, Greenpoint Eco-Jeopardy by the Greenpoint Y, science
projects by SciGirls, and more. It’s going to be a blast!

* Tree giveaways by NYS Assemblyman Joe Lentol. Special appearances by
US Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez & NYS Senator Daniel Squadron - and
possibly other local elected officials.

* Greencycle Swap.One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Do drop off
your cleaned and gently used clothes, shoes, bedding, toys, and books.
We’re also taking in bicycles, electronics, and computers - in working
order please! Do browse through the selection and cart away as much as
your heart desires. All remaining items will be donated to the Vietnam
Vets of America.

* Art, Science & Writing contests.Writing submissions were due last
week. Art and science contest submissions are due at 12 Noon on the day
of the event. Contest submissions will be displayed at Go Green for all
to enjoy. Winners will be announced at 3:30 PM and will receive cash
prizes, have the opportunity to present their work on the main stage and
be featured in the Greenpoint Gazette.

* Live Music & Performances featuring Luis Barrenechea on the violin,
Suspicious Package, and Tenements. We’ll also have presentations by
NYSERDA and the Hudson River Foundation; appearances by our local elected
officers; children’s dance and circus performances by WMAAC – not to
mention a dance class, a yoga class, a NIA class, and more.

Go Green! Greenpoint is a fun-filled day for kids and adults, involving so
many different parts of our Greenpoint/Williamsburg community. You’ll just
have to come and check it all out. Please feel free forward this email to all
your friends and mailing lists.