December Challenge: Day 1

Today, marked the 1st day of summer for the down underer (is there a word like that??)...lol

For those who have been following my blog early this year would have recall I'd set myself a 3 months challenge: to create an art a day, multiply my day. The challenge was very successful and I had a ball creating all sort of odd balls (ya ya ya!) and whimsical illustrations, everyday. That said, I thought maybe I will do the same thing but just for December! With a theme of Christmas spirit! So you will be seeing a lot of Missy Minzy in Christmas spirit!

I want to bring back the meaning of what blogging means to me. It will be a challenge now that with Peanut teething (she now has her bottom teeth growing. so cute!!) but I will try! If you like seeing what you are looking. Please go ahead grab them and plug into your blog/site. With a condition you link us back. Fair? Remember: Karma :P

Oh, just to let you know. All of the prints and illustration you are looking at were all hand illustrated by me. Then colour digitally by me (my 10 years of professional graphic designer's skills come in handy!). All prints were direct print from my digital artwork and NOT scanned images. The quality of the prints are all archival inks and in top quality. So your prints for sure print out sharp and colourful! Enjoy!

Minzy Girl - Playing With Balloons

Hey Hey!

Another new work of Minzy Girl

Minzy Girl - Playing With Balloons

Just so you know. You can actually purchase any of the Minzy Girl's series. Am about to list more of them on my Madeit store. Or, you could email me irene{!at}missyminzy{dot}com expressing your interest of which print you like (not necessary to buy) or to purchase (well, that would be great ;). I trust she will be loved by a lot of you and keeping you happy at your pad. :)

Last Batch of Original Lino Print. Hence limited edition.

Tree Of Life Original Lino Print Limited Edition 8 x 10"

There were quite a few people stopped at my stall and had a look at this print at my first market - Fairy Floss Markets early this month. People who knew the whole process of making Lino Print will appreciate this. I started carving this when I first started involving in blogging. Linoblock was one of a few things I played around. Hence this is a very special to me.

Early stage of "Please Don't Eat Me' in Lino Print.

Unfortunately only 2 prints (in black only) turned out to be the only presentable ones.

Yeah, am very fussy and precise on whatever am doing when comes to art.

Only 2 available to be purchase at madeit.

This is how it looks like when it's done. Just a step before applying the ink.

All hand craved. Hand inked. Then hand pressed (if that's the right word ;)

before hand print them on quality paper. A lot of work but I enjoyed making them.

6 more of Trees to go.

This will be my last batch of my original lino prints. It contents a lot of work and it is time consuming. It can be quite challenging when you have the little one on your feet with all the tools laying on the floor (with your dirty hands too).

My First Markets with Fairy Floss Markets

Sorry I have been missing in action on the blog. So the first markets for Missy Minzy is done deal last Sunday. And I have been catching up with long needed sleeps and real life. Gotta need the balance! Apparently Peanut and Mr Minzy were tired too. Hey, but I thought I was the one having weeks of late nights?? ;)

Anyways, some pictures on how my first markets went with Fairy Floss Markets.

Fairy Floss Markets' Launch Market

Met some really lovely people at the market. It's good to put names on faces.

Stallholders busy setting up their stalls before 9am arrives!

Ahh..my stall's set up

Missy Minzy's Stall on the actual day :)

I did mentioned sometime end of July or early August that it would be great to have at least 1 market before Year 2011 arrives. Guess what? I am going to have another 3 markets before Year 2011. So my next market will be at Williamstown (with Fairy Floss Markets) on 14th November 2010. Click here for more details.

Once you start, you never want to stop. Having markets is great fun!

I am working on some new items for my next markets. Just need to find the time write more over here, respond to more emails and request. Getting busy is great but being busy with good profit opportunities popping up would even better and lovely.

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Please bear in mind that my first giveaway has now extended to 8th October 2010 (Australia time). It is a very easy way of getting some Missy Minzy 5 x 7" print of your choice. Just come up with 3 creative names for the 3 weird mushy characters. Click here for more details. Winner will be announced here on 10th October, this coming Sunday.

My 1st Giveaway - Creative Name for these 3 Weird Characters

In the beginning, there were all the odd shapes, crazy, quirky colourful mushrooms in Missy Minzy's World (it's insane I tell you!!)...and then Minzy Girl appeared to be the only one who live in Minzy's World...and what's next?

Mushy Mama ?

You have met him..he has been hanging around on this blog for awhile ;)

Octopus Mushy?

I tried to colour them but they don't look good in colour.

I still prefer them just how the way I first hand drawn them. It's original, simple and tacky. :)

Do you have any suggestion on what name to name these 3 little weird creatures? :)

I like to have a funny ha-ha title for my work.

So switch on your creative hat and win yourself a small print - 5" x 7" of your choice.

I will pick the best set for the 3 of them which make me laugh.

How to enter the fun giveaway?

1. Leave your 3 different title names here

2. Be a liker in my Facebook's page

and

Be one of the follower of this blog

3. Tell me which print you like to win and why

(browse the photo album on my FB's page)

OMG. This is my first giveaway on my blog! You better participate! :D

This giveaway will be open up till 6th October 2010.

Winner to be announced here, next Thursday.

ETA: giveaway will now be closed on 8th October 2010.

Winner to be announced here, this Sunday.

Mushy Character

Hello! Just so you know, there are also some weird looking mushrooms in Missy Minzy's too ;)

My first but not the last. Stay tuned for MORE! :)

My newest print: Let's Face It, I'm A Mushroom

Felt so good to unveil one of the character from Missy Minzy's.

I am hoping to launch more of them as am pretty tied up with orders and preparation prior the Fairy Floss Market.

3 New Prints

Ahhh...finally get the chance to upload this. Here are some of my latest giclee art prints.

The 3 Wise MushRoom - Archival Art Print (8" x 10")

Madeit

Etsy

My newest favorite: It must be a very tiny bird - Archival Art Print (8" x 10")

Madeit

Etsy

Mushy Feather - Archival Art Print (8" x 10")

Etsy

More to come...I hope.

Lesson learnt today: Do not feel little for what others got to say about you just because you are a mum and you don't have time to do the things you used to enjoy. Cuz we are putting our child's needs ahead than ours!

To all mummies, please remember you have done an excellent job!! XO

Busy Busy

It has been very full on at Missy Minzy's corner since the last post.

So many things to do, so little time to spare!

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It must be your lucky day today (:P) as I am showcasing my newest range to my blog's followers. ;)

An overview of my newest range ACEO Limited Edition Print at my shop

(still listing most of them...I cannot believe it takes up so much time!)

I've decided to tag along with Lauren Alexander's fun this month:

August is ACEO month!

So what is ACEO? ACEO stands for Art Card Editions & Originals. ACEOs are miniature original art at affordable price. It is only 2.5" x 3.5" in size. They are highly collectible. They are also good for framing, displaying, scrapbooking, giving as gifts and much more!

D for Duck is now available to be purchased.

I have included some of my latest illustration into the ACEO range in line to kick off the whole new range. As it is a new range and am only producing 10 pieces for each ACEO illustration print. So all of my ACEO prints are limited edition only! I am offering FREE SHIPPING for every ACEO Limited Edition Print purchase this month. And you are invited to wander at Missy Minzy's store for more details. :)

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Bright Forest will be available for purchasing v soon

I am currently working on MORE new works to be included into my Giclee Fine Art Print collection. It's about time to expand my work and hopefully they will go places! Looks like I might have to cut down time spent on Facebook and spend more quality time in order to produce MORE quality works to be sold.

MushRoom Lamp

You would know how much I love about toadstool (aka mushroom) if you are one of my follower. I stumbled into KuteKiwi's blog when I was doing my regular Thursday visit at Kirsty's My Creative Space yesterday.

And this is what she found (Thanks Kim for sharing it once again!)...

♥ ♥ ♥ Mushroom Lamp. OMG!! ♥ ♥ ♥

Before

After

So Pretty! :D~

before the light is on

and so HE said..let there be light!

:))

Gotta Love Japanese Packaging!

Aren't they amazing? :)

New Print - Stems of Mushy Love

I have been feeling guilty for haven't been very active in my blog of late. I have written quite a few posts and they are all sitting in my drafting mailbox (always wanted by Peanut) awaiting for me to complete them. It can be tiring looking after a newborn for a newbie mum. I do my best, hop on here working on some creative works whenever she is asleep. That is the ME TIME I looking forward to dive into it on daily basis.

Had this done a week or so. Just needed to give a whimsical name to be completed. Glad to find a name for this masterpiece, finally.. :)

Stems of Mushy Love

is now available to be purchased here.

New Print - Please Don't Eat Me

Making the come back bit by bit...hence keeping it simple and sweet!

This is one of the collection of Minzy's Mushy World Series. It's colourful and vibrant! Be assure there will be more of this whimsical + insanity colorful mushrooms on your way...So, stay tuned! X

Please Don't Eat Me

is now available to be purchased on my Etsy's store. :)

Head over to My Creative Space to find out more inspiring stories and inventions! Enjoy your day! X

Challenge Day 109 - Sneak Peek

Here's a sneak peek on one of the work-in-progress creation am working in my studio today... any idea what am up to with them? ;)

Challenge Day 104 Part II - 3 more Up for grab at Etsy

3 more masterpieces are up for sales ...only at Etsy! :)

Mushy World Series - Mushy Tower (8" x 10")

Mushy World Series - Mushy Gathering (8" x 10")

The background color of this Giclee Print is light blue green colour

Mushy World Series - Mushy Trunk (8' x 10")

It can be available in pure white background as an alternative option if desired.

Challenge Day 98 - Etsy Found

Spent albeit of time on Etsy looking for the special item....looking for some whimsical finds....there's just too many goodies out there.....here, are just some of the goodies which inspired me....and the one I like... :)

redhotpottery

Amazing talents!!! (Not from Etsy)

FaithandFranny

Rubyslounge

Yellena's Whimsical Arts *LOVE LOVE LOVE!!*

Freshy Fig's Necklace

ForwardMotionArt's Fox Hats

Vintagesque's hot chocolate tea cup ring

Challenge Day 93 - Sketches of the day

I just realized I have not hand-drawn any illustration for awhile ever since I started preparing all the listing at Etsy and redesigning the brand. The weekends have been a busy one..sometime had to reserve part of my time for Mr Minzy on his off day.
Today, I spent albeit of time doing things with one of my uni mate - Lucy at Journal Cafe while Mr Minzy wandering around at his favorite book shops in town. It was great catching up with her!
Oh, forgotten to mention that I made a visit to the art shop supplies before the meet with Lucy. Bought some essential art materials. Awesome!
Had a great lunch at Coconut House. Haven't had curry laksa for a very long time. So it was good! :D~

Been drawing heaps of weird whimsical character for some reason. Haha..

Anyways, these sketching you are looking at are some effort I thought I should invest some time to draw something during the evening (am more of an late night creator).

Thought came through my mind while doing all this:

Time flies very fast when you are doing things. Those old days where I used to sit and ponder were long gone. But who is the one looking back? Reflecting it right now. How silly I was. :)

Challenge Day 82 Part II - Some of my Masterpiece

Dunno what went wrong...my blood sugar level is relatively at the border for the last few days. Also, I couldn't get a drop of blood when I pricked my finger. So I prick another one..and by the time the blood is flowing..and my fingers are filled with blood...everywhere. So messy ... :o

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Anyways, will show you albeit more detail of my masterpiece. I reckon today will be filled with lotsa digitalize work from/on my hand-drawn illustration. I have to say it has been going well. Am loving the colorful Giclee print outs. It should be getting ready to list v soon.. :)

Minzy_Mushy House

Minzy_Mushy House in Lime Green

Minzy_Be Wise's Owl