Unicorns

I have been asked for more unicorns, and I always try as hard as I can to respond to your feedback. It may take me a year or so, but I try.

I have been wanting to make more cards for occasions, so I started with a "You Are Magical!" The design itself is really simple, but I love it. I also made a card featuring the Unicorn Magic pattern. The cards have been ordered and are on their way! Follow me on Instagram (helloquirky) or Twitter (hello_quirky) to be the 1st to know when they arrive. I will only have limited quantities.

EDIT: They are here!!!

Unicorn Magic Card

Unicorn Magic Phone Case

Of course you can find fun + useful items featuring the Unicorn Magic pattern in my Society 6 shop!

Unicorn Magic Mug

I also created some fun mini planner sized stickers that you find in my shop or Etsy shop!

Do you love unicorns? What is your unicorn name?

Geek Girl Brunch

Last Saturday was the first official Geek Girl Brunch here in Lubbock. If you're not familiar with GGB, their mission is to create a safe environment where identifying geek girls can be themselves to give voice, network, create friendships, inspire each other and hang out!

I was super excited that a chapter was started here where I would be able to meet local geeky ladies! Our theme was space, and I made some fun Doctor Who stickers for the occasion, along with buying a cute Doctor Who themed dress from Her Universe (because I needed another excuse to buy something cute online.).

Here I am after the brunch at Culture Clothing. Thought I'd snap a picture of my cute dress in the fitting room!

The brunch was held at Stella's, a really cute cafe that served the most amazing waffles!

 I'm hungry just looking at them! They had a butterscotch sauce with white + dark chocolate. Amazing! Of course I had coffee, even though I was tempted to get something with alcohol.

There were some cute prizes + swag, made by some of the lovely members! Like the fun geeky space stickers made by Sam (you can find her shop here).

These cute key chains were made by Cassie. 

Lisa won this cute hair piece by Alex! Super cute!

I was super fun and I can't wait for the next one! Is there a Geek Girl Brunch chapter in your city? What theme would you pick for your brunch? I think a Studio Ghibli theme would be super cute!

Doctor Who

I know several Whovians, although I don't think I can claim to be one since I haven't watched the entire Doctor Who series yet. I have watched enough (not in any particular order) to know I like the show and need to sit down and binge watch it on Netflix.

My favorite Doctors are 10 + 11 (I can't choose), and of course I really like Amelia Pond (our daughter may or may not be named Amelia from watching bits of this season during pregnancy). I like to skip all the scary episodes, and since my husband has watched it all he gives me the heads up (so I haven't watched any angel episodes).

You can thank my husband + Geek Girl Brunch Lubbock for lighting a fire under me to get this set done! They turned out super cute!

Stickers can be found here or here!

Drawing the Dalek + Sonic Screw Driver was a huge challenge for me since they're kinda of technical, but it was a good reason to watch the show late at night. I wanted to stick to my style of quirky cute, so obviously I didn't want them to look super realistic.

Phone case

You can also find some rad Doctor Who products in my Society6 shop! I plan to buy this case for my husband (but don't tell him!).

Here are a few more favorites:

Tee (unisex + womens)

 Mug

  Laptop Sleeves

I'm hoping to get some fabric made soon for bows + hopefully some other fun products!

Who is your favorite Doctor?

Floral Whimsy

I've been working on several new product designs. Each of these new designs are limited edition right now, with only 2 brooches of each available.

Floral Whimsy is the first in this line to be released!

Recently I've taken to studying flowers and trying to draw/paint them in my style. I've always had a hard time drawing flowers because I felt like they all end up looking the same. I made a Pinterest board to help give me some floral inspiration.

I also created a repeating pattern (which is seen on her shirt) that you can purchase on products in my Society6 shop.

Phone case

Tote bag

You can also snag mugs, throw pillows, and clocks in this pattern! These will make a great gift, if you are already thinking about Christmas like me!

I want to thank everyone for your support + patience as I work on releasing these new designs and working on more products (hoping to have notebooks soon!). Stay tuned for another new design release soon! xo

Meet The Artist

I was tagged on IG for #MeetTheArtist by Pocket Sized Observer. I have been wanting to do this for a while and had actually been working on a self portrait.

I've been working most of this summer on portraits in general, because it's something I want to start offering for commissions in my shop. It's one of the top things I get asked for, besides logos.

As I sketched everyday until my hand felt like it was going to fall off, I noticed my style has changed a bit and I'm really liking it. I am always amazed to see how my work has evolved over the years.

 (click photo to enlarge!)

I am actually getting my hair done today! So I'm not sure if it will look exactly like this, but this is the overall look me and my hairstylist talked about. I'll post a picture on Instagram later today of my new hair!

I actually had a hard time coming up with dislikes. I'm sure I dislike plenty of things, but I had to dig deep for most of these so they may seem silly. And yes I really do not like chocolate cake (or ice cream or milk), but I will eat all your brownies. Weird, I know.

You can also find some of my favorite things on iphone cases, mugs, totes + tees in my Society6 shop!

What are some of your likes/dislikes? Have you ever made a self portrait? If so, I'd love to see it! Leave a link in the comments!

Harry Potter Mugs + Phone Cases are BACK!

A few months ago I decided to turn my Harry Potter watercolors into a pattern to use on Society 6 for mugs and phone cases. Unfortunately, I was trying to edit with an updated pattern and accidentally deleted it on the site with no hope for recovery.

Today, I finished up a new Harry Potter design, adding even more of your favorite characters! Now you can find Dobby, Hedwig, Snape, Neville, Ginny, and Sirius along with all the others!

Phone cases can be found here!

Mugs can be found here!

You can even get a print of this pattern, that I will not be offering in my shop. 

In the works are bows and cute hair accessories made by Melanie from Violet's Buds using my Harry Potter pattern. 

Photo courtesy of Melanie.

This is an example but not a finished product. Obviously the fabric I selected makes the pattern look blurry, but I hope to have a finished product for you guys by fall and definitely in time for Christmas!

In more HP news, I tested out a printer for some HP post cards and the quality was awful, but they're still pretty cute. I have 50 of these, so anyone who orders HP items from my shop will get a few free ones!

What products would you like to see with Harry Potter on them?! Let me know in the comments!

Snail Mail

Source (from left to right): Julie Ann Art, Twin Soul Art, Omiyage, Lemon Cat Shop

I am a huge fan of snail mail! I've always enjoyed having pen pals since I was a little girl, and I'm so glad that I'm a member of the International Geek Girls Pen Pal Club. If you're looking for a supportive group and love getting to know people the old fashion way, you should sign up for your very own pen pal!

 Envelope and business cards from Lemon Cat Shop.

I often get asked where I buy all the cute things I use to decorate my envelopes + packages. I am a big supporter of shopping small! I love love shops that have amazing customer service and such kawaii products that I am constantly coming back and recommending them to all my friends.

 Custom stamps made by Twin Soul Art

Julie Ann Art is one of my favorites to go to for cards! They are hilarious and perfect for my friends and family! She recently released this Snail Mail is my Jam tank (which you can see me wearing here) that is cute + comfy! She just moved her shop from Etsy to her own rad site, so go check it out!

Twin Soul Art makes awesome stamps, including the custom ones I use for my business. Jeanne is amazing and works with you every step of the way to make sure your order is perfect! There are also pre-made stamps in her shop for your everyday cute things too!

Omiyage is just an all around kawaii shop and any washi lovers dream! You just have to check it our for yourself!

Lemon Cat Shop is my go to place for all of my cute envelopes and other packaging that I use for my shop. It's easy for me to spend a fortune and hours looking through all the cuteness!

Where are your favorite places to shop for snail mail accessories?