start your own paper goods business!

I'm thrilled to announce that I will be a guest on Creative Live this Dec. 12th during Kari Chapin's class called Fast Start Your Paper Goods Business. If you watch it live is free. If you don't have time to watch it during the live broadcast you can order it for a very reasonable price during and after the broadcast. Check out all the details and RSVP here.

SALE!
Use the discount code merry (make sure it's all lowercase and input in the gray Shopping Cart link) to get a 20% discount on your entire A Little Hut order until Dec. 14th!

Have a great week and see you Friday!

start your own paper goods business!

I'm thrilled to announce that I will be a guest on Creative Live this Dec. 12th during Kari Chapin's class called Fast Start Your Paper Goods Business. If you watch it live is free. If you don't have time to watch it during the live broadcast you can order it for a very reasonable price during and after the broadcast. Check out all the details and RSVP here.

SALE!
Use the discount code merry (make sure it's all lowercase and input in the gray Shopping Cart link) to get a 20% discount on your entire A Little Hut order until Dec. 14th!

Have a great week and see you Friday!

Advent calendar SVG

 

The Thanksgiving holiday break is over and I hope the merry-go-round of illnesses we've had at home is too! I would've posted this sooner but fever and other 'lovely' symptoms kept me away from any work related activities. 

So here it is... I gave a peek about this about a week ago on Instagram. It's a small token of my appreciation for all your support throughout the year. I hope you enjoy using it with your families and loved ones. 

TIP!

Use the wreath square as a box cover or frame it along as 3D art. ;)

I'm keeping this short and sweet because I'm still in recovery mode.
Have a great week everyone!

Download the SVG files here.

Advent calendar SVG

 

The Thanksgiving holiday break is over and I hope the merry-go-round of illnesses we've had at home is too! I would've posted this sooner but fever and other 'lovely' symptoms kept me away from any work related activities. 

So here it is... I gave a peek about this about a week ago on Instagram. It's a small token of my appreciation for all your support throughout the year. I hope you enjoy using it with your families and loved ones. 

TIP!

Use the wreath square as a box cover or frame it along as 3D art. ;)

I'm keeping this short and sweet because I'm still in recovery mode.
Have a great week everyone!

Download the SVG files here.

all seasons wreaths

 

So here we are. Finally! 

There is a serious virus that is knocking people down all around here. It kicked me pretty good and I had to lay low for several days including a weekend in bed. Yuck. Happily all is well now so I can get back on track.

 

I'm pretty proud of all the projects that I come up with but sometimes there are some designs that are more true to my core design instincts which makes them extra special—this All Seasons Wreaths is definitely one of them (promo code: thankyou -- look on the home page for details). 

I started with the Winter wreath. I didn't want it to become another Wreath Gift Set so I kept thinking I needed something else to make it stand out. That's when the idea of seasons popped into mind. I like adding versatility to my designs whenever possible and that's why I made these easy to use as artwork or as gift boxes. The photos don't show examples but I've also included a file where all four wreaths have the shapes completely cut out (no 3D lifted pieces) which can be used for gift tags, cards or frameable artwork.

Keep in mind that as with all paper projects color is a big deal too. Look at how different an all white design looks with or without color! Big difference, right? I like both—depends on where and how it's going to be used. Keep in mind that the completely white version would look amazing inside a shadow box with a colored background. Do you see it?

 

Last but not least I decided to play around with patterns inspired by the wreath designs themselves. I don't have any immediate plans for these right now—unfortunately. 

I still have unfulfilled dreams of having my own fabric and paper goods collections. Another one is for my box designs to be produced by a manufacturer so that people that don't have cutting machines can enjoy them too. All in good time. For now I'm putting together some pitches and we'll see what happens. No telling what the future will hold!

all seasons wreaths

 

So here we are. Finally! 

There is a serious virus that is knocking people down all around here. It kicked me pretty good and I had to lay low for several days including a weekend in bed. Yuck. Happily all is well now so I can get back on track.

 

I'm pretty proud of all the projects that I come up with but sometimes there are some designs that are more true to my core design instincts which makes them extra special—this All Seasons Wreaths is definitely one of them (promo code: thankyou -- look on the home page for details). 

I started with the Winter wreath. I didn't want it to become another Wreath Gift Set so I kept thinking I needed something else to make it stand out. That's when the idea of seasons popped into mind. I like adding versatility to my designs whenever possible and that's why I made these easy to use as artwork or as gift boxes. The photos don't show examples but I've also included a file where all four wreaths have the shapes completely cut out (no 3D lifted pieces) which can be used for gift tags, cards or frameable artwork.

Keep in mind that as with all paper projects color is a big deal too. Look at how different an all white design looks with or without color! Big difference, right? I like both—depends on where and how it's going to be used. Keep in mind that the completely white version would look amazing inside a shadow box with a colored background. Do you see it?

 

Last but not least I decided to play around with patterns inspired by the wreath designs themselves. I don't have any immediate plans for these right now—unfortunately. 

I still have unfulfilled dreams of having my own fabric and paper goods collections. Another one is for my box designs to be produced by a manufacturer so that people that don't have cutting machines can enjoy them too. All in good time. For now I'm putting together some pitches and we'll see what happens. No telling what the future will hold!

partridge in a pear tree

Wow. I just checked to make sure that was right. It's been almost 6 months since my last post here and a year since I posted any new products in my shop. It was a crazy busy end of school year, long summer (with a nice break to visit Colombia!) and then starting off the school year again with a freshman in high school and a new middle schooler. Phew. 

I didn't forget about the blog or the shop, but after quietly making it past my eight (8!!) year anniversary in May I thought I would call it quits. I was THIS close to deleting every single post here (I'm still tempted by the need to just start fresh!) and closing up everything but I decided the let time slip by in order to think things through.

I really needed the time away. It was great to focus on family and daily life and do what needed to be done there without any other self-imposed work. Now that everything is starting to settle into a semi-routine I can come back here with a clearer mind, new ideas and with positive energy.

So here we go again...



First up is a the Partridge in a Pear Tree collection. It started with the colorful bird on the large gift box and the rest evolved from there. I knew I wanted something graphic with a folk flavor to it. My favorite thing about this set is that it really stands out. I still love, love working with white, but the striking red is a definite booster to this design. I really like how the tote bag turned out and I'll be placing an order for myself—ha!

Sometimes a design comes together without much of a plan but it's smooth sailing all the way—this was one of those designs—and I love it when that happens. I think that's when the true me shows up and just has fun.

The box and wall art collection are now available as SVG cutting files in my shop here.



I'm waiting to get a sample of this pattern from Spoonflower in order to offer it as fabric and wrapping paper. I can't wait to see how it turned out.

• • •

It's great to get the shop going again. I hope to post new collections on a weekly or bi-weekly basis depending on my schedule. Like I said before it was great to be away but trust me, some days I was just itching to make something, draw something — anything to get my hands going. For those of you that visit my Instagram stream you were a witness of most of that and those of you that still hang out here a bit—thank you! XO

partridge in a pear tree

Wow. I just checked to make sure that was right. It's been almost 6 months since my last post here and a year since I posted any new products in my shop. It was a crazy busy end of school year, long summer (with a nice break to visit Colombia!) and then starting off the school year again with a freshman in high school and a new middle schooler. Phew. 

I didn't forget about the blog or the shop, but after quietly making it past my eight (8!!) year anniversary in May I thought I would call it quits. I was THIS close to deleting every single post here (I'm still tempted by the need to just start fresh!) and closing up everything but I decided the let time slip by in order to think things through.

I really needed the time away. It was great to focus on family and daily life and do what needed to be done there without any other self-imposed work. Now that everything is starting to settle into a semi-routine I can come back here with a clearer mind, new ideas and with positive energy.

So here we go again...



First up is a the Partridge in a Pear Tree collection. It started with the colorful bird on the large gift box and the rest evolved from there. I knew I wanted something graphic with a folk flavor to it. My favorite thing about this set is that it really stands out. I still love, love working with white, but the striking red is a definite booster to this design. I really like how the tote bag turned out and I'll be placing an order for myself—ha!

Sometimes a design comes together without much of a plan but it's smooth sailing all the way—this was one of those designs—and I love it when that happens. I think that's when the true me shows up and just has fun.

The box and wall art collection are now available as SVG cutting files in my shop here.



I'm waiting to get a sample of this pattern from Spoonflower in order to offer it as fabric and wrapping paper. I can't wait to see how it turned out.

• • •

It's great to get the shop going again. I hope to post new collections on a weekly or bi-weekly basis depending on my schedule. Like I said before it was great to be away but trust me, some days I was just itching to make something, draw something — anything to get my hands going. For those of you that visit my Instagram stream you were a witness of most of that and those of you that still hang out here a bit—thank you! XO

a different twist on a paper christmas wreath

Hello December! I can't believe it. Every year I say the same thing but—wow. This is just weird to be only a few weeks away from Christmas. It always seems to sneak up on me.

Our Thanksgiving break was pretty quiet considering we were trading fevers and coughs. Round and round we went. Not too bad. But, yes, annoying. 

I literally had not touched a piece of paper, just for fun, in weeks. A couple of nights ago I couldn't take it any longer and I stayed up way longer than I really should have. The thing is that when I'm in the mood, it doesn't matter when it strikes I just go for it. This wreath (which has been floating around in my head for literally months) and some simple patterns to go along with it are the results. Incidentally the frame is also made of paper (found in my shop here).

I need to stay healthy because I'm in countdown mode this week. I'll be heading to NYC on Thursday to participate in the Most Gifted Wrapper contest! I entered on a whim and now I'm one of 8 finalists that will be competing. I can't wait to see how it goes. Bryant Park here I come! 

Hope you're all doing well!

christmas lamppost gift box

A little late but here is the project for this week—a Christmas Lamppost Gift Box & Tea light holder! If you place an order equal or higher than $9.98 it's free (Coupon code: thankyou - expires Sept. 13th).

It started out as a simple lamppost idea. As I was making it I thought it would be really cute to make a garland tutorial for it down the road on the blog. But then, hello!... why not add it now?

I made the cover white because of the holiday theme but imagine this lamppost during any other time of the year and it could be surrounded by flowers and green grass or a bunch of fall leaves (ohh that would be such a fun one to make!).

The sign is also something that can easily be customized! The 'Ho! Ho! Ho! is part of the project, as shown, but you can use this for birthdays and so many other celebrations.

I hope you have fun with it and have a wonderful weekend!
I for one am enjoying the grayish rainy day we're having today. It makes us slow down and I like that!

wreath gift set

Well! I didn't plan on being away so long but when you have unexpected water damage found behind your dishwasher the days go by really quickly. It's been crazy around here. The kind of crazy that includes huge blowers that made our house sound like an airplane for 24/7 during 5 days. Those of you that have had this kind of experience know what I'm talking about. So fun.

My intention was to show you this Wreath Gift Set last week but I got a bit sidetracked as you can imagine. Remember the wreath on the box  I showed you here? For those of you that have asked, that is one of the pieces of the new set.



The wreath + bow piece is also going to be part of my 3D paper Christmas wall that I'll hopefully show you next week—almost done. Maybe in time for Christmas? Ha!

The Wreath Gift Set is in the shop here.

Oh psst! In all the craziness of the last few days I never announced my weekly freebie. It's been on the site since Friday so don't forget to download it!

Hope you're all having a great week!

cardinal wall art

I have a real soft spot for cardinals (if you're curious why you can read about it here) and I'm surprised I hadn't worked on them sooner. Inspiration finally struck because I've seen many cardinals flying about in our neighborhood. The timing was now—so that's how this Cardinal Wall Art set was born.

It also fits in perfectly with my idea of making a set of framed Christmas paper decorations. I purchased the shadow box frames in Ikea. I originally removed the glass to avoid glare but now I prefer them this way.

Love them! I hope you do too. The SVG and DXF files are available in the shop now.

Have a great evening!

layered paper rosettes

I started this Layered Paper Rosettes project just before going on vacation and thought I'd be able to post it while I was gone (yes, I took my laptop with me—in case of emergencies—the life of a business owner!) but there was just no way I could muster enough focus to do it. I also was sticking to the "I'm on vacation and the computer isn't part of that!" self-imposed rule. So here they are and I can't wait to make more.



Layered rosettes are simple to make—a little bit of patience (glue drying!) and something heavy makes them easier to take on. The combination of the 5 designs will make many different rosettes. I think they can be also used as tea light covers, Christmas ornaments, gift toppers, etc.

What do you think you can use them for?



Have a wonderful day friends!

a nutcracker in july!

Before I disappear for a few days I got the crazy idea that I needed to work on a Christmas project—of all things! So here it is... a Nutcracker Gift Set. The base of the nutcracker is a matchbox where a gift card or candy are easy to slip in.


I had sooo much fun with this project (I know... I do say that almost about everything I do... but it's always true). It felt like a geometry (the only part of math I enjoyed in school) and paper crafting party for one. You get to enjoy the latter on your own or with friends.
It's a deceptively simple project to make—seriously. Just stay organized with your cut paper and the PDF instructions that are included should help you with the rest. I've also included a nutcracker tag and card with the set.

My little C is already requesting a girl Nutcracker! Any other requests from you?




To order this set simply visit my shop here. There are other graphics that I've quietly added in the last few days so you may want to check out the New section of the shop too.
FYI - This project is going to be an ALH exclusive and will not be sold in any other 3rd party shop.

Have a great week everyone!