WIP: Crocheted Pillow March 9, 2008

Just wanted to share what I got up to this weekend…besides photoshopping, upholstering our couch and rearranging the furniture in the living room to accommodate hubby’s monstrous new tv, that is.  I really want all of my pillows to play on texture, so I set about a pillow cover that incorporates some of my crochet work.  It’s only pinned onto the pillow form at this point, but here’s a sneak peak:

 

I unfortunately had no sunlight this weekend to work with, so I’ll have to try and get a better picture for you all later in the week.  The fabric is a cocoa brown, and the crochet is a teal, tan, and chocolate brown mix.  I think I might want to incorporate one more element…so stay tuned for the finished product!

ollie & junebug banner: i think i’m closer… March 9, 2008

Thank you for all your advice, thankyouenjoy!  You said the version you ended up on for your banner made you happy when you looked at it…and I definitely felt happier when I looked at the grey, white, and orange color scheme, so I went back to that.  I added texture to the grey background via a pic of cardstock as you suggested.  I also used the white flower and incorporated it into the left little logo part.  I think I’m getting a lot closer.  So, below please find round THREE!

ollie, junebug, and the ever evolving banner March 8, 2008

Okay, so I’m working on my banner yet again today.  I wish I was bit more capable when it comes to photoshop (ugh).  I did find a photo that I took in New Orleans to add to the background for some texture.  I tried a new color, too.

I really want to get a condensed “o&j” incorporated into it, that I can pull and put on small tags and such, but I’m not sure that this simple version in a square is appealing enough.  Thoughts?  (Once again, click on the banner to view it full-sized.)

ollie & junebug: font time! March 4, 2008

I’m trying to narrow down what fonts I might want to use for my logos/banners, etc., as well as a good color scheme to work off…that I could incorporate into packaging, etc.  I think I know my favorites on this list, but I’ll wait to share until after I get some unbiased opinions from you! 

Ollie & Junebug Pillows February 13, 2008

So, here is what I got done over my weekend!  I made a sample of the pillows I want to make.  I have only used pins to put on the flowers so I can play with the designs I can make.  I still think it’d be a good idea to do coordinating, simpler pillows that use the same fabrics/colors, so that I could sell sets.  I’m not sure what a good price range would be for these.  It seems most pillows on etsy are in the $25-35 range.  What are your thoughts?

What YOU Did With Your Weekend February 12, 2008

Okay, first of all, very amazing weekend you had!  Here are my thoughts-

Lingerie bag- Awesome idea.  And your copy makes so much sense.  Things to make traveling more organized and less embarrassing at security….what a great idea.  I think you should range the fabric from more classic prints to more funky/colorful ones.  The price seems on target.  I think I’d pay $15-$20 for something like that easily.

Another idea- create matching sets.  Perhaps you can do a lingerie bag, a little travel laundry bag, and a cosmetics case?  Ooooo…or a passport holder/cover.  That could help add to the range of prices you have on offer. 

Oh, and I totally think you could incorporate your food theme into this.  An apple in the corners of the items or something…super cute.

Cupcake Art- So so cute!  Definitely perfect for a kitchen.  I’d like one using the black/silver/white color scheme we’re redoing our kitchen in!    Just putting my order in now.   Ideas…hmm…I think you could do sets for this as well.  Maybe three small ones in a set.  And you could even just use matting and a frame so you don’t have to spend the time beading the edges on all of them.  So three different cupcakes in coordinating colors and then matching matting and frames.  I think you could sell a set of three for like $50-$60.