OK, I admit its different….

I just felt like my regular old mailbox…..

could use a little something…..

My mailbox has this front insert that you can use to change the color of the mailbox – just by slipping in these different colored plates.  So I got the idea to create my own insert.

I needed to include my address, so I created the sign in Illustrator and printed it out.  Then I added a bunch of winter kids stamps from Eat Cake Graphics.  I also included the winter neighborhood stamp in the background.  Plus I added some critters – the dog, the squirrel and the bird are all Eat Cake Graphics too.

I colored all the images with Copic Markers.  I mounted my little scene on red cardstock, and then on snowflake patterned paper from the Penguin Pals Patterns O’Plenty digital paper pack.

I mounted the whole thing on mat board and coated it with a moisture resistant spray sealer with UV protection.  My porch is very protected, but I’m thinking I might coat it with Modge Podge and spray it with the sealer again just to give it a little more protection.

So… do you think the mailman will notice?

Oh.My.Word.  Three weeks since a post?  Really?  How did that happen??

Sigh…. Well, I’ve been very busy with some good stuff so I’m hoping its OK I’ve been gone for a while.

First – I’ve thrilled to announce that I’ve joined the Eat Cake Graphics Design team!  I’m so excited.  Anyone who reads this blog (Hi Mom!) knows what a big fan I am of Holly’s awesomely whimsical drawings.  I just love them.

I already have an idea for my first project – its a rather unusual home decor item.  I’ll keep you posted on how it goes. (The card above was made with the Eat Cake Stamp “Big Dog with Kids” – of course!)

I’m also really looking forward to getting to know all the other team members.  Here’s a little list 🙂

Amanda Reed
Barbara Housner
Celine Ryan
Heike Ihde
Janis Choi (YoungSuh Choi)
Kelly Clark
Leigh O’Brien
Madame Samm
Maria Lovello
Sandy Allnock

In other news…  I’m working on some new digi products (and having such fun). I’ll have a new release in a week or so – I hope you like it.  Here is a little sneak peek:

And… I’m taking this awesome new course on Surface Design with Rachel Taylor.  Its called the Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design.  The next class starts up at the end of the month and its about finding your style.  I’m so excited to get started on it.

So… busy with lots of new stuff!  Anyone else starting new things this year?  I’d love to hear about it!