first of all... some new random art that i made just for fun. i was feeling so inspired after i saw this and i just had to make a maritime style portrait of the Larson and i....
and since good things (or fun times...) often come in pairs, i couldn't stop at just one...
(we love halloween!!)
some silly photos with my little brother, doren...
a random/awesome thrift store find that i can't wait to paint...
a peek into my personal journal....
goodbye wishes to my little rockstar (she's leaving for the month, tomorrow)...
My next update is Friday, Aug. 15th at 10 am (CST). I will be introducing my brand new Alice in Wonderland themed Art Journal kit!
you'll have to check back this week for more pics and sneak peeks. it has been a superrr fun project to work on. after i did the Neverland kit I got a crazy amount of e-mails asking for this fairy tale themed kit as well. Alice in Wonderland was the first movie I ever watched as a kid (we watched it on Christmas Eve at my grandparent's house). It certainly has a special place in my heart! xo. elsie
sooo i heart everything you do, and especially love your paintings of you and the manly man! :)
i hope to be one of the LUCKY girls to get my hands on one of your journals... :)
esp since they come out 2 days after my bday!
:) Wheeeeeeeeee!
happy monday elsie!
~Anne
Posted by: anne | August 11, 2008 at 04:03 PM
sooo i heart everything you do, and especially love your paintings of you and the manly man! :)
i hope to be one of the LUCKY girls to get my hands on one of your journals... :)
esp since they come out 2 days after my bday!
:) Wheeeeeeeeee!
happy monday elsie!
~Anne
Posted by: anne | August 11, 2008 at 04:04 PM
Yay! :) So happy to see you back and full of inspiration! :)
♥ you :)
Charin
Posted by: Charin | August 11, 2008 at 04:10 PM
Oooh, and tell Emma congrats for me! :) That's awesome!
Posted by: Charin | August 11, 2008 at 04:11 PM
I love your art elsie!! you are so creative!
Posted by: Bianca | August 11, 2008 at 04:17 PM
ohhh.... can not wait for the Wonderland kit!! I LOVE Alice, it's my all time favorite book and movie.
Posted by: Callista | August 11, 2008 at 04:19 PM
I am SO excited for your Alice in Wonderland journal kit!!! :) I've been on an Alice kick lately, so I cannot wait until your update :)
Posted by: Cindy | August 11, 2008 at 04:43 PM
yay!! for the new art journal kit :)
i can't WAIT to see the sneeky peeks. I loveeeee the Neverland one and i hope i can get my hands on the alice one as well
xoxox
-kari
U=inspiring*
Posted by: Kari* | August 11, 2008 at 05:14 PM
Wow, looking at studios together. Sounds serious Miss Elsie!
Posted by: JW | August 11, 2008 at 05:35 PM
OOOOOOOO I LOVE*LOVE*LOVE ALICE IN WONDERLAND!!!!! My allll time fave. Can't wait to see the kit!!! Love the cute portraits...adorable!
Posted by: Erin H. | August 11, 2008 at 06:21 PM
Will you have more embroidery patterns and will you be bringing back some of the ones you had before? I just loved them!
Posted by: Jen G | August 11, 2008 at 06:27 PM
WOW I love that chair
Posted by: chelsea | August 11, 2008 at 06:40 PM
I want one of those kits. I MUST have one of those kits.
Geez, I wish I were as talented and prolific as you. Even after becoming overstretched, you still show back up seemingly a second later with more amazing creations.
How is it that you are not afraid of making the most of life? Tell me the secret.
Posted by: Tina | August 11, 2008 at 07:08 PM
glad you are ok, was getting kinda worried. hey are you going to be at any of the local craft fairs this year?? hope you have a happy week! welcome back!!
Posted by: Heather In Springfield | August 11, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Yay your back! Your such an inspiration to all of us out here in cyberworld. Thanks for sharing all beautiful work with us and for making such funky stuff for us to love. Hope you feel all rejuvinated and refreshed. Keep looking after yourself. Peace! jen.
Posted by: Scrappyjen | August 11, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Elsie!
That Orla Kiely chair is SO mid-century of you. Hmmm...now where can we find a lamp like that..
Posted by: RachelThatLivesDownTheStreetNow | August 11, 2008 at 09:13 PM
that vintage children's counting page is making me pee my pants.
i bought a couple of your embroidery patterns last week, and i am in CUTE embroidery heaven! thank you, elsie.
Posted by: megan lemay | August 11, 2008 at 10:35 PM
I'm glad you are back and feeling better! I always find your ideas so fun and inspiring. :)
Posted by: elliebelle | August 12, 2008 at 08:52 AM
ooh, i love alice in wonderland just as much as i love peter pan and sleeping beauty! i will most certainly buy the kit, especially if you make one with the purple stripped cat. gotta have it!!
Posted by: johanna | August 12, 2008 at 11:18 AM
THe vintage counting page art is adorable. I love old childrens school books because of the color and design. I love your work because of the color and design. Hay! Did you design childrens books in a past life?
Glad you are feeling all inspired again. Look forward to your etsy shop opening soon.
Posted by: Tess | August 12, 2008 at 01:43 PM