Featured Artist of the Month

This month's featured artist is Hallie Borden of Chicago. I got a chance to interview her and ask her about her beautiful collection of hand-knitted accessories for everyone. Here is what she had to say...

What type of artwork do you do?
I knit! Mostly hats, scarflettes and headbands. I am always throwing new things in there everyone now and then.

How long have you been creating?
A few years sporadically and a few months consistently.

How much time do you spend working on your craft?
It depends on how much business I am generating. If my shop is busy, I don't stop knitting. If it's slow, sometimes I go days without picking up the needles. (Sad days.)

What inspires you to create?
I love the look of odd colors matched together. Combination's that seem like they would be off, but you can't stop staring. So, I guess just looking at all of the colors of yarn I have and moving them around is inspiring to me.

Do you have a designing process?
If I do, it's haphazard. It mostly involves making a mess of all my supplies.

Where do you do your creating?
In my living room, on the couch!

Have you always been artsy?
I don't know if I've always been artsy, but I've always been crafty. I recently found a stash of about 100 terrifying pipe-cleaner and Styrofoam dolls I made as a youngster.

Do you have another job?
Oh yes, I have a few other jobs. I am a busy bee.

Where do you sell your pieces?
On Etsy and to my friends and family.

Do you enjoy what you do?
I really do. It's both soothing and exhilarating and I just love watching a simple ball of yarn turn into something beautiful.

Do you have a favorite piece in your shop?
That's a toughy. I think maybe this hat: Click Here To View It turned into something really different than I was expecting, but I still like it. I love that sometimes my own work can surprise me.

Do you have a blog set-up?
No, but that may change soon!

You can see more of Hallie's creations in her Etsy shop Halpal

Just Dance Digital Collage Sheet

I just finished listing my latest collage sheet entitled Just Dance. It features various silhouette images of ballet and gymnastic dance on a pallet of pinks and purples. I hope you like it. You can check it out in my shop here: www.simplybanners.com

Who Gives Another Hoot =)

As per request. I have created another version of the Who Gives a Hoot collage sheet like the one in my below post. This time I did it in a variety of colours. You can check it out if you'd like. Just thought I'd share that latest of what I've been working on. Click Here To View

Who Gives A Hoot =)

Here is my latest project I've been working on. A new digital collage sheet. Don't you just love these little owls, they're so cute? I really loved working with these colors. They just work so well together. Digital collage sheets can be used for many different craft projects, such as scrapbooking, glass and tile jewelry, magnets, cards, tags and so much more. Each image measures 1x1" inches square. They are great for making scrabble tile pendants. Just print the collage and adhere to your scrabble tile pendant and glaze over with diamond glaze. I just love it. To find my collage sheet you can view my shop and check out my digital collage sheet listings!
Here is the link: www.simplybanners.com

Looks Like I Did It Again =)

Well lookie here, looks like I was busy again with another Alpha set. I just know I will be making more of these to come. You can check them out by visiting my Etsy shop here. It's filled with one of a kind banners, collage sheets and clipart. I never thought in a million years that one day I would know photoshop as well as I do nor did I know that one day I would grow to love creating computer graphics. I have by darling hubby to thank for teaching me what I know today with my photoshop skills, I think I have may have even surpassed him by now lol

My Latest Addition...

I just love how this alpha set turned out. I found some online tutorials on digital element making and I can't wait to make more. I hope you love these just as much as I do. You can find them in my shop here www.simplybanners.com

In A Zebralicious Mood

Yay I just completed another scrap set. I just can't seem to get enough of zebra patterns lol This time around I played around making some papers. I made 6 different colorful zebra striped patterns along with 6 coordinating crinkle papers. Hope you like it, you can find it in my store... www.simplybanners.com

I'm So Excited - Freebie Alpha Scrapkit

I'm so excited to share with you all my very first scrap-booking kit. I thought what a better way to celebrate than with a freebie. It will be available for a bit, after that I will be listing it in my Etsy shop for purchase. Share the love and please remember to leave a comment! Hugs! Download Here

Addicted To Collage Sheet Making

I have been busy creating digital collage sheets and boy am I addicted. I have listed so many by now that I need to start making more banners soon. I found these adorable teddy bear clipart and just had to use them in my next collage sheet which is perfect for all your Halloween scrabble pendant jewelry. To take a closer look at these adorable teddy bears dressed up in such adorable Halloween themed costumes, you can check out my listing in my shop here!