Behind The Sketch: Monster Love Notecards

Here are some of the sketches I went through exploring the Monster characters for my Monster Love Notecards I recently illustrated.

I am working on sketching more and really building up each character/drawing I come up with. It's hard to be patient when sketching, especially when you have limited time. But by spending more time on it, forces me to sketch more - which is something I need to do!

The Cyclops

 The Witch

The Werewolf

 The Vampire

Hope you get some inspiration out of this!

Woohoo! New FREEBIE! Monster Love Notecards

I know I know right... where have I been?

Well in the last year, I have been really busy... nothing too exciting... just... got married. no biggie.

I am totally kidding. It was a really hectic year juggling all that goes into planning a wedding PLUS working fulltime - I literally had no time to spend on my blog (as you can tell).

This year, I wanted to start it off with a bang and get stuck into blogging and designing again, but you know... got something else to plan yet again... just.. my honeymoon. Europe. 6 weeks. (SO EXCITED!)

But I promised myself I'd at least post something on my blog before I go and what better way to start it off than a new freebie! I'm actually in the process of designing a series of Monster Love cards for my store so stay tuned for that!

All you need is a printer, some nice cardstock (white or cream) and bobs your uncle!

Oh right.. the freebie... CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD.

Write a cute message on the back and give it to someone special. Who says Love is just roses, hearts and chocolates? Monsters need love too right?

Hope you enjoy.

XO Mel.

New New Item: Editable Recipe Cards!

I have just added a PDF editable version of my recipe card in my store!! CHECK IT OUT HERE!

Basically, this means that you can open this document in Acrobat Reader and type in yourself the text you would like on this document before printing it out! Check box the category, enter a recipe name, author name, how many people it serves, the time, directions and ingredients, then print and use!

Here is how it works for the newbies! (it's much like the FREEBIE PRINCESS INVITE I posted before).
1. Open the pdf document in Adobe Acrobat. You will see a purple bar underneath the tool bar at the top. On the right hand side, click "Highlight Fields".

2. Blue boxes will appear over the text that you are able to change. In this document, you are able to check box the category of the recipe just by clicking in the box (like a check box!). In the Name, Author, Serving, Time, Directions and Ingredients, simply type in the text boxes to add your text. Any text lines that aren't highlighted, you will not be able to change.

 3. Get typing! If you hover your mouse of the text boxes highlighted, the cursor should change to a 'I' - meaning you can click in that box to start typing. For the check boxes, if you hover your mouse over the circles, the cursor should change to a pointed hand. Simply click to check the circles!

That's it!! Print the file, cut the cards out and you could have your very own filed recipe box with all your own secret recipes typed out onto it! It's so exciting!!!

Mel xx

ICE CREAM PRINTABLE STATIONERY

I've just added 3 cute printable Ice Cream Stationery set/designs to my shop! One is the full stationery set. Envelope, notepaper, notecards, gift tags, thank you cards, collage/sticker sheet and to-do-lists. I've also got a 2 set piece set. It's got the envelope design and matching notepaper to go with. And the last is an adorable ice cream book plate design. Available to download in my store now! 

I am thinking of turning my store into more printable artwork stationery... so hopefully they'll be much more of it coming up. I've got heaps of ideas and it's going to be a lot of fun including more party/invite stuff and things to do with weddings! I know I haven't added anything to my store in a while, I really should try do it more often - sorry guys but hope you like these couple of additions!

Hope you're having a great weekend.

Mel xx

FREE - Drink Me Thank You Cards

As most of you know, I am a huge Alice in Wonderland fan and continue to draw, illustrate and design things that are inspired by it.

Here's another FREE printable for you guys to print out and use UNLIMITED amounts (please do not sell these as your own)! It's good for Etsy sellers that want to include a nice note to your customers, or just for those who want to say something sweet to ones you love!

DOWNLOAD IT HERE!

I really like doing these FREE printables for my blog and intend to do them more often! I would like to say that I'll do one every week... but I'm so busy all the time I'm not sure how I'll go... I'll try though!

Hope you like them! If you do use them, I would love to know what you've used them for! Comment below!

Take care
Mel xx

Baby Congratulations Cards

For those who has a friend/member of the family that just had a baby, or has been blessed with the wonderful news of a baby on the way!

Funny eh?

Now available for purchase in my store.

Recipe Card

Keep your recipes organized with these lovely recipe cards designed from my own chef girl pencil illustration.

You get 10 of these lovely elemental, chlorine-free Ivory Tinted Board printed cards with a cute patterned cut edge and blank back.

You can buy this lovely Recipe card set here.

Mel xx

NEW ITEMS: PDF Birth Announcements!

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Years? I did! Except that it has gone way too fast and weather down under has been pretty dismal! The sun has not been out to play and I havn't had much beach time! My new years resolution: to pay more attention to my Etsy store and fit more exercise into my life! What's yours?

I have posted up four different Birth Announcement designs in my store! They are all PDF printables, so all you need to do is send me the baby's details, and a gorgeously cute high res photo of your new arrival and I will send you the made up PDF for you to print and send off to as many people as you like!

Pretty nifty right?


BTW: it's my bday tomorrow! It comes around so quickly! I think I'll go see the new Sherlock Holmes movie and maybe get a massage? Looking forward to what ever happens!

Happy 2010!
Mel xx

NEW ITEM: PDF Stationery Set

Introducing my (finally completed) Cupcake and Sweets Stationery Set! Yes it's taken me a long time to design this template up but doesn't it look good! I'm quite proud of it. It's so cute and adorable!

WHAT IS THIS?
Well it's a ready-to-print PDF template of a cute and adorable stationery set. All you need to do is print it out on what ever kind of paper you choose and as many times as you like! You'll have it forever! You need to download it, save it onto your computer, print, cut and use! It's that simple really!

WHAT IS IN IT?
1. Instructions
2. Flat Notecards (3 different designs)
3. Folded Notecards (2 different designs)
4. Notepad paper (2 different designs)
5. To-Do-Lists (3 different designs)
6. Gift Tags (8 different designs)
7. Envelope (1 design)
8. Bookmark (1 design)

Check it out at MY STORE now!! And I'll definately have more stationery sets to come! It was so much fun designing this and seeing the final template so I'll definately be doing more! Next up: Sushi Stationery Set!