I'm so excited about the release of our first collaboration line! I designed a collection of pregnancy and parenthood cards with Leslie Anne Bruce, the author and founder of modern...
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It is no question that we live in a digital world: Technology is moving at lightning speed, magazine sales are down, and we have instant gratification at our finger tips. ...
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It has been over ten years now, since I told my friends I was going to open an Etsy shop and name it Julie Ann Art. Ten years since I...
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I'm in a weird place right now. Obviously it's very transitional (in case you missed it, we moved), and I'm sure that has some effect on my current state, but...
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We’re moving back to California! I know, I know, kinda crazy. But it’s happening and we’re excited (still feels a bit surreal)! I’ve learned how important an inspiring environment is…
I enjoyed writing last week’s blog post, so I created a poll in our secret FB group asking what topics they wanted me to discuss here, and the #1 topic…
Hi friends. :] Are you out there? It’s funny, how often I think about this blog, yet how rarely I update it. Many posts are started, but never finished. When…
I can’t believe it’s September (and more like almost half-way through the month already!). As soon as September hits, we feel the pressure to finalize everything we have been planning…
This month marks five years since I quit my job to pursue Julie Ann Art full-time. I thought there would be no better way to reflect on our story than…
Hello from the East coast! If you follow me on Instagram, you were able to follow the journey of the #hotcrosscountrybuns across the country. What a journey! I really recommend…
If you follow me on Snapchat, you already know. But for the rest of you, I can finally let the cat out of the bag! We’re moving to the East coast!…
I started writing this post months ago, when I was just getting over the launch of gift wrap and washi tape for the holiday. These two new products had my head…
We are getting ready to wrap up another Father’s Day season! I seriously can’t believe July is on the horizon. We are preparing for something pretty big happening in July…
I learned about snapchat a couple years ago. We were having a party and it somehow was brought up in conversation by one of our friends. I think I created an…
I’m writing this on Sunday morning. I don’t know why, but I often enjoy getting up early on weekends (and holidays) to do some work while the house is still…
Hello! I have been missing this space lately. Not that I have something important to say (yet. ahem.), but I have just been thinking recently about the way I used…
One of the things I struggle most with in owning a business is thinking big. Big pictures often seem unimaginable and overshadowed by the logistical questions of “how?”. As I…
I was feeling really on top of things throughout January. I had mentally prepared myself for the rush that normally hits at the end of the month, with Valentine’s Day being right…
After selling on Etsy for 7 years, I launched my own website (duh, you’re reading on it right now). Admittedly, it was initially hard for me to start directing traffic…
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I’m putting together some little packages for my favorite GALentines. I wanted to do this for Christmas but time got away from me and it just…
As you know, I tend to pull card inspiration from real life situations. This holds true for one of my new Valentine’s Day cards. Obviously this is not true right?…
Valentine’s season crept up on me this year! I always look forward to this season because, although it can be stressful, the hustle and bustle is inspiring and encouraging. Today, 11 new…
A common fear among Etsy sellers is receiving negative feedback. I see it brought up often in threads and groups I follow. That dreaded 3, 2 or even 1 star…
Morning friends! I woke up early today, around 6AM. As much as I would love to be one of those people who can just roll over and fall back asleep…
Oooooh have I got something fun for you! How does a daily deal on a stocking stuffer sound? Perhaps once a week? Until Christmas? So you can get all nice…
WHERE is the time going? I cannot believe it’s November and I know I’m not alone in this. The entire year completely flew by for me, and quite honestly, I’m…
This week I hit 50k sales in my Etsy shop. That’s obviously a pretty big milestone for me. But it got me thinking about what was perhaps the most important sale…
Soon after this new site launched and I vowed to blog more often…. life got weird. I’m not going to go into detail, but I have been facing some personal challenges…
Today marks the three year anniversary of the day I put in my two weeks notice at my day job to pursue JAA full-time. In a way it feels like the time…
I am starting to become more active in pursuing the wholesale side of my business, and I often wonder what it’s like from a buyer’s perspective. What do they look…
I’m getting ready to take a trip to Seattle for the Renegade show next weekend (If you live in Seattle, come say hi! Details here). I remember before I started…
Well, it has been a long week. But it is FRIDAY. And that means it’s totally acceptable to have a glass of wine (or two) with lunch, right? Especially because…
I really love when bloggers have a “series” that they post about, such as “Wedding Wednesday” or “Friday Favs.” There is something about the consistency that I find enjoyable. I thought…
The day of the website launch I woke up around 7AM. I knew my scheduled newsletter was going out to my subscribers in just an hour so I shot out…
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Hi, you guys! HI!!!! Man, it has been TOO long. And can I just say, in my best Eminem impression (which is not good at…
Anyone have the app Timeshop? Handy little app that shows you your daily posts on social media in previous years (all the way back to nine years ago when I…
I was so excited when I was asked to speak about running an online business on Elise Gets Crafty. It is a podcast that I listen to myself, so being…
Just popping in today to say that new valentines have hit the shop! I had a lot of fun designing these and I really hope you like them. (Please disregard…
It was damn near impossible to narrow down these pictures, so this post is gonna be a big one! We left off with our wedding portraits that we took while…
I was thinking the other day that I missed blogging. The last month has been a tough one and even my presence on social media has been a bit lacking….
Hey friends! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Ours was pretty laid-back and I loved it. And of course, that allowed me to prep for what is basically the…
I’ll admit, the last couple weeks have been pretty intense. Blah blah blah, we’re all busy right? Especially this time of year! Sometimes it’s hard not to get wrapped up…
Our wedding venue was pretty out in the middle of nowhere (part of what sparked our interest in it) so after the ceremony we didn’t have to venture far to…
Over the past couple weeks I have been tackling odds and ends to prepare for the release of the holiday line (today!!!). Somewhere between brainstorming promotional ideas and packaging a…
I’m all like ‘bitch please….just try to catch me.’ Did you know the technical term for J’s costume is a Lepitopterist? Yeah, we Googled that shit. Thanks so much for…
Hey guys! I’m looking for a part-time studio assistant to join me for the upcoming winter months (and possibly longer!). Basically I need someone to help me stay on top…
We are getting ready for our 2nd annual pumpkin carving party, happening this weekend. We have been decorating, working on our costumes, and planning our menu. One thing I always…
I had a little video shoot up in LA on Friday. While it’s too soon to share the details of the actual shoot, I still wanted to share my experience…
We got married at the 29 Palms Inn in Twentynine Palms, California on May 17th, 2014. I had heard so many say it would be the best day of my…
I am already getting excited for upcoming holidays shows! I have been thinking a lot about my ways to improve my display and make it more festive for the holiday…
Paper Camp was fantastic. With a focus on wholesale, the National Stationery Show, and sales reps, I knew this conference would be exactly what I needed. It was so informative and helpful….
This past weekend I headed to Big Bear Lake with J and my closest friends to celebrate my birthday. It’s actually not till this coming weekend but I will be…
Hey guys! I am slowly getting caught up from my 4-day weekend in Chicago (Isn’t it funny how quickly one can go from slow sales to too busy?). Chicago was…
It has officially been two years since I quit my day job. I remember my last day of work, driving out of the parking lot, windows down, music up, the…
Hey guys! I’m back from my trip to Phoenix. I was gone Friday-Sunday so Monday was a bit crazy/stressful/rough as I struggled to catch up. Phoenix was fun though! There…
Tuesday was a weird day for me. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong, I just felt….off? I feel like I have had this feeling on and off for a…
We added a little hummingbird feeder to our yard last year. Coming from Michigan, I rarely saw hummingbirds throughout my life. But I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of hummingbirds…
Well. I did it ya’ll! I faced my fear of speaking in front of people and delivered my speech at Blogging for Makers this past weekend. And actually, I think…
I have still been going to my cardio barre class regularly. It’s kind of a big deal because I have never managed to keep a consistent work out schedule for…
I did my first craft show of the year this past Saturday. I had skipped the majority of the local May shows because of our wedding so when I heard…
Being a business owner has put me in several places that were outside of my comfort zone. Not just when I quit my day job, but things like attending events…
Last Friday I went to my first Etsy Craft Party with my friend Nikki! It was held at Creative Outlet Studios, a rentable work space for artists and crafters who…
Hello friends! I’m at Starbucks right now being one of those people, people-watching from behind my laptop screen. I pretty much never go to the coffee shop to work, but…
Well friends, we’re married! J and I had the most amazing weekend. I know I’m biased but seriously, best wedding ever. I really can’t stop thinking about it. I wish…
It’s no secret that certain corners of the blogging world are more quiet than usual these days. This place right here, undoubtedly, being one of them. My sweet friend, Erika,…
There’s so much awesome randomness happening lately. I don’t know how a week (or so?) went by without a blog post. Let’s catch up with this post of randomness, shall…
You guys know I love my mojitos. This weekend I got inspired to make a strawberry basil version, thanks to the extra strawberries and basil I had hanging out in…
It was during my bachelorette weekend that I got an e-mail from Lauren Podell of Local 4 Detroit. Lauren is married to an old friend of mine and has become…
I realized this month was Julie Ann Art’s six year anniversary through Linkedin. They sent me a little “happy anniversary” message. How cute. It got me thinking about how it…
Three days before my bachelorette weekend I posted the following Facebook status update: “Trying to figure out what to pack for my Bachelorette this weekend. Bathing suit….blender….pina colada ingredients…I think…
Baking has been none existent for the last couple months so it felt good to whip up some raspberry streusel yesterday. We had a nice Sunday at home, being productive…
Lately I’ve been trying to find balance between work and wedding planning. There’s so much hoopla around wedding planning isn’t there? So much to do, so much to talk about….
Happy Valentine’s Day! I am in a bit of a Valentine’s Day coma over here but with the help of my friend Sarah, of Look What I Made, I have…
Back in November, my good friend Leonora told me that I would be receiving some packages addressed to “Julie Waittoopen.” My response was something like “What??? Girl!! You didn’t have…
Aw shit, the new Valentine’s Day cards have been released! There is a whopping 24 lovey dovey (or super sexy?) cards available in the shop, including 6 newbies. Now, I…
Referencing back to my Facebook post where you guys shared business topics you wanted to discuss, I thought I’d touch base on time management today. Let me just say that…
Wow. Hi guys! How was your Christmas? How was your New Years? It looks like I took an unintentional blogging break. Honestly, I think I needed it without knowing I…
It was on the way back from my trip to the post office yesterday that I realized I should probably stop at the grocery store. Our kitchen has been so…
Friends, I could use a coffee date. Are you down? I’ll buy. I just need to sit down and let out some thoughts. It has been a tiring couple of…
Happy Friday friends! Maybe you’re on the couch recovering from yesterday’s meal, or maybe you’re a brave soul facing the crowds in stores. Me? I’m browsing Etsy for my Black…
As I thought about what I would write for this post, most everything that came to mind seemed repetitive to the previous years I’ve hosted this link up. At first…
I recently did a show that I will refer to as….”interesting.” It’s the first show I did that left me feeling a little uneasy, like maybe one too many awkward…
I have such a hard time buying gifts for J. His birthday is in December so with that, and Christmas, it’s like all of a sudden I need to come…
Are you ready for the 3rd annual “I’m Thankful For” link up? It’s hard to believe I’ve been blogging long enough to host a 3rd annual anything. But sure enough,…
Last week, I asked my Facebook peeps for business topic questions they wanted me to discuss here on my blog. One of the questions that stood out the most was…
Hump day, already?! Forgive my silence this week, my mom has been in town. Seeing as we only see each other a couple times a year, work took the back…
I’m so glad to have my girl Emily from Anna Delores Photography back for another month on JAA. I have had the honor of meeting Emily in person multiple times…
Aaahhh, I feel like myself again. Had a pretty long week of work after a crazy weekend (of work) but Thursday, you’re feeling pretty good. I had a table at…
I’m so happy to be partnering up with Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla to spread the word of The Little Market today! I was lucky enough to have Hannah find my Etsy…
It has been quite a week! I basically lived in pajamas, barely showered, and slacked on housework to get this holiday line ready to GO! I know some of ya’ll…
It’s crunch time over here, with the holiday line releasing tomorrow (keep an eye out!!) ….but I just wanted to pop in to say Happy Halloween!!! I snagged myself a…
This weekend we had a pumpkin carving party. The next day I worked on holiday card designs. Retail seasons are weird. My mind is trying to get into December mode…
You guys know about my interweb friend, Jaci, right? She’s the owner of Crave Jewelry Design and makes unique jewelry like these badass bullet earrings you all know I frickin…
My little business and I have a pretty solid craft show schedule this Fall. I will be returning to some of the same shows I have done in the passed,…
Happy Monday! How was your weekend? We spent all day yesterday checking out venues in Palm Springs (and I think we made some progress!). Today I’m continuing to immerse myself …
We are having a pumpkin carving party here next week. I’m excited because Fall is always so fun for me but I feel like no one ever has parties to…
It seems weird to do a weekend update post on Wednesday but that is just where I’m at right now. We made a quick trip to the east coast Friday-Monday…
Happy Friday! I will be on the east coast until Monday but Ché, the girl behind this hilarious post, is back today to share a little bit about herself and…
Hi there, my name is Che and I blog over at indieBerries! Having recently been married I thought it would be fitting to send a guest post of the 6…
Friday afternoon I started the 7ish hour drive up to SF. In all honesty, I wasn’t excited. For whatever reason, it took me a long time to commit to this…
When I mentioned I went to Burning Man I got a lot of “What’s it all about?” questions. Honestly, even with the passed few weeks to mull it over, I’m…
Do you guys remember Violet? She is a badass conceptual photographer who has spent some time on JAA in the past. She is one of the sponsors that I consider…
I’ve been thinking about this here blog lately…what I choose to post about, what I choose not to post about, my reader’s response, my sponsor’s response.I’ve been having a great…
Lately life has been busy. I bet you’re super surprised at this because it is something I never say. But seriously, beyond the whole getting engaged thing (wee!!) J and…
This time of year, all I want to do is drink a warm drink, carve pumpkins and bake comfort foods. I was looking through the recipe book my Granny made…
Happy Friday!! I’m so excited it’s the weekend. It is the first weekend in quite some time that we have no weddings to shoot, no places to be, nothing to…
Hey friends, how’s it going? It’s 6:15pm on Wednesday right now. The back door is open but the sun is getting low and my feet are starting to get cold….
Continuing the theme of embracing fall, I made some paper leaf garland last week. It was really easy and it creates a nice trim along the entrance to our kitchen. What…
Hi everyone! I’m Megan and I blog at Freckled Italian, where I write about food, personal style, and daily life. I also own a small business called Cave Girl Consulting, which…
Offering sponsorships on my blog has introduced me to a lot of blogs and shops I may not have found otherwise. This is true for Megan, of Freckled Italian. And…
You’ve heard it everywhere, on the radio, on tv….it’s “the end of summer.” This might technically be true, but sometimes that’s hard to believe when you live in California. I…
A few days ago my awesome sponsor, Cathy, shared the most adorable Cat Toe Flats Tutorial. Today she’s here to tell you guys a little bit more about herself and…
Hi friend. Can we grab some coffee? Something has been on my heart lately and I’d love to chat. (source.) If we sat down for coffee I’d tell you about…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] Greetings JAA readers! My name is Cathy and I blog over at Cat & Bot. I’m also a jewelry designer and content creator. Cap toe shoes are a…
Aaahhh home sexy home. It feels so good. Though, the recovery from Burning Man has been slow. Jordan and I slept for 15 hours the first night we got back….
“Hello, I am Sara! , currently living in Bangkok, Thailand. I am very glad to be part of Julie Ann Art’s blog ☺ I personally love linen. The texture and…
“Hi! Margo here from Eyes Of Style, a life and style blog with a focus on DIY fashion and design. I recently shared this tutorial over at my blog, and…
If you’ve sponsored my blog in the past year or so, you know that I have been using the service Passionfruit Ads. Recently, an upgraded version of PF was released,…
“Hello there! I’m Sara, of Studio TAC. Today I’m going to share a Pad Thai recipe with you! Pad Thai is one of Thai well known dishes. It’s actually easy…
Happy Monday, friends! Things have been a bit of a world-wind lately, and while there were quite a few topics I had in mind for today’s post, yesterday I realized…
Remember that cute key necklace I wore in this post? That came from Jaclyn, of Jac & Elsie. Today she’s here to tell us a bit about herself, and offer…
The other night I was looking through the cook book my Granny gave me of all of her favorite recipes to find something to make for dinner. We tend to…
The more I explore this small business marketing world, the more I believe a newsletter is important. When I participate at craft shows I’m often surprised by the amount of…
I’m so happy to introduce you guys to Margo, of Eyes Of Style today. With affordable products like downloadable patterns, picture frames, arrows, and social media buttons, her shop is…
I have gotten my morning routine down pat these days. When I first quit my day job I was a little all over the place, trying to find that sense…
I recently fell off the exercise wagon. Did I just say recently? I meant months ago. Truth be told, I’ve been feeling pretty blah and bloated lately (I’m allowed to…
If you follow me on social media, you probably know I’ve been working on a new product launch for a while now. I’m happy to say that today is the…
About a month ago, I noticed a dark discoloration on the fingers of my right hand. I did what most people would do these days, and Googled it. Everything I…
It was around 8am on a Saturday morning. We were in a hotel bed in Half Moon Bay, mentally preparing to shoot a wedding that day. In my attempt to…
Jordan has been bugging me to try my hand at making pretzel bread. Every time I ask the “Hm, what should I blog about?” question, it’s always the same answer….
Wow. It has been an intense couple weeks! I’m writing this post Monday night, from the couch, trying to recover from this weekend’s Renegade in San Francisco. My eyes are…
Today I’m happy to team up with my friend, Aukele, to help spread the special message behind her business, Uncle Bob’s Salts. We’ve been using Aukele’s Original Salt for cooking…
Remember Stephanie, from Newly Mynted? She is back today to share this really pretty DIY Paper Mache Bowl tutorial with us! I, admittedly, have not messed around with paper mache…
Today is mine and J’s 4 year anniversary! Damn, we old! I feel so lucky to have found some one who is so loving, supportive, funny and inspiring to share my…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] In getting ready for Renegade L.A., I had no idea how much stock to prepare. I realized that, although I have done shows before, I never really tracked…
Well, I have a Renegade show under my belt now! I was pretty nervous going into this show because I’ve never done a Renegade before, and I feel like it…
I’m so excited to introduce you to Stephanie, of NewlyMynted today! I really enjoy the style and content of her blog, I’m so glad I was able to get to…
While I am in the final days of preparing for Renegade Craft Fair this weekend in L.A. (who’s coming?!) I have my sponsor, Aukele, here to share a few tasty…
If you follow me on Instagram, you were the first to see a glimpse of me getting my first tattoo. I have wanted a tattoo for at least 10 years….
Happy Monday! Man, what a good weekend. Just the right mix of work, play and relaxation. I have been feeling incredibly happy lately. I’m constantly reminding myself to not take anything…
“I’m Alli; I’m a huge goofball, I live simply, I love coffee…a lot, I enjoy cooking, cold beer and being outdoors. I love taking naps and I work fulltime in…
When I was in Michigan I got to spend some time with my cousin, Kristen. While I was at her house she offered me some homemade sweet tea. Michigan was…
My awesome sponsor, Alli, passed on this refreshing drink recipe to share with you guys, just in time for those hot summer days! Alcohol is optional on this one, so…
Happy 4th of July friends! Since I’m out of town to shoot a wedding (and relax a bit with J) I asked my friend, Erika, to share a recipe post….
Hey friends, how was your weekend? Mine was good, relaxing, just what I needed. I’m all caught up from my trip to Michigan. Of course, that’s just in time for…
Remember Jaci, the owner of Crave Jewelry Design, that makes those badass bullet earrings? Well I’m so happy to have her back again so she can share her latest business…
Hi guys! I’m back in California! I had a great time catching up with family and friends in Michigan, and now I’m playing catch up on work. Tiffany, of In…
I know that there’s those people out there who “hate weddings.” I am not one of them. I don’t really understand the whole “hating weddings” thing. Unless you’re a dude….
I have such a special treat today! I’m so excited to partner up with Jen Lauren Grant. She is an incredible photographer that Etch had the pleasure of working with…
While I am preparing for my trip to Michigan tomorrow, I have Jaci, of Sparkover, here to share a recipe post with you guys! Whiskey slush?? This sounds ballsy, and…
It’s been quite some time since I’ve had a sale on ad space. July is almost here….and I decided that IT would be a great time to have a sale….
Hey friends! How was your weekend? Mine was really good. It was one of those weekends where you don’t do much, yet you’re happy about it. J and I spent…
I have had the pleasure of working with Tiffany, of In A Pretty Box, a few times now. She is so sweet and fun and I’m happy to help spread…
I have a pretty jam packed summer ahead of me. If I think about it too much I start to stress out, but I did want to let you guys…
I inherited a lot of things from my mom…. the brown eyes, the baking skills… but one thing that doesn’t appear to have been passed down to me is her…
Have you guys met Emily of The Freckled Fox? This is my second time working with her and she is too sweet! Her blog is full of hair tutorials that…
Father’s Day is less than two weeks away. I always have a hard time with gifts for my Dad so I thought I’d throw together a gift guide to get…
I had a reader ask me how to find the balance of getting personal on your blog while still keeping your privacy. I don’t think there is any right answer…
I’ve been rocking mint nail polish lately (c/o In A Pretty Box) and it made me realize I’m still kind of obsessed with the color. Is it still “in”? Do…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] Since I just participated in a craft show, I wanted to share a bit of what my check list looks like. I generally only write down things that…
My first craft show of the year was on Sunday. Patchwork is such a great show. It was my third time participating and it’s always such a fun time. I’m…
I really really like jewelry of Crave Jewelry Design because I feel like the owner, Jaci, is always trying to think outside the box and striving to be original. She…
Have you guys ever heard of Strawberry Tiramisu? Because I haven’t. But after reading this guest post from my girl, Alice, well I want to shove it in my face…
Well I’m back on track after yesterday morning’s post. I spent the rest of my Monday working on my display for the Patchwork show I’m doing in Santa Ana this…
Today I’d like to introduce you to Erin, of Simply Just Lovely today! I love the sense of style that she depicts not only in the clothes she wears in…
I attended Elevate Conference last weekend. I found out about it through Kimmie’s personal Facebook page. I realized it was literally 10 minutes away, with some of my favs (Erin,…
Today’s May Blogging Challenge topic is “10 Things That Make You Happy.” Necklace c/o Lisa Leonard. 15% off with the code JULIEANN15! Expires 6/13/13.Valid for all non-sale, hand-made items, excluding…
Yesterday’s Blog Everyday topic was “What do you miss?” I’m a day late, as I like to enjoy my weekends, but I still wanted to discuss this topic. Are you…
Today I want to introduce you to my lovely sponsor, Alice, of The Whisketeers. She is joining us from Slovenia to tell you a bit about herself, her blog, and her workspace! Here…
I recently found out about Avery Inkjet Fabric Transfers. My mom sent me a newspaper article about them (yes, she mails me articles from the Detroit Free Press, most often…
Today’s Blogging Challenge topic: Things That I’m Scared Of. (source.) Well, if I’m being honest, I’m kind of a chicken. Although, I do feel myself making small changes (For example,…
Summer is coming. You want to eat something refreshing while you bask in the sun, but you also could go for something alcoholic because, it’s frickin summer and why not?…
I’m back to the Blog Every Day In May Challenge today! Did you notice I missed yesterday? I missed Day two. Day TWO! Weak Jules, weak. Truth be told, it…
Today starts the Blog Everyday In May Challenge! First let me say that I am not going into this planning to blog 31 days straight. That just ain’t gonna happen…
It’s been a while since I’ve had you over for a virtual coffee date. I’d say it’s about time for another one. Shall we? If you came over for coffee,…
My friend Emily tagged me in a 5 Things You Don’t Know About Me post (like two weeks ago, I’m a slow poke) and I thought that would be fun!…
I mentioned on Facebook this week that I have developed an obsession with Instagram. I love being able to share quick and easy sneak peeks into what’s going on at…
As you probably know, Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. I seriously can’t believe it’s almost May! Where is the time going? Mother’s Day gifts are always a struggle for me,…
Hey guys! I wanted to share this quick and easy tutorial today. I’m surprised to say that a lot of the comments I receive are “No-Reply Comments.” If you are…
You may remember Maria, of I Believe In Story. I shared her homemade granola guest post (nomnom) a few weeks ago. Today we are partnering up to bring you a giveaway from her fun…
Jordan got a new camera for Etch’s second shooter (aka: me) so yesterday I gave myself a Picture An Hour Challenge so I could get accustomed to the new camera…
Mother’s Day is less than a month away, friends! May 12th. My Mom’s birthday is actually May 5th (Cinco De Mayo heyyy – somehow I can actually sort of imagine…
I’m so happy to partner up with Meena, of MeKu Designs, again. She was featured on my blog soooo long ago when this little space was just starting out. She’s…
I don’t know if you’ve noticed from the seldom outfit posts I do, but I like to wear black. Sometimes grey. Sometimes black and white. It’s not that I “don’t…
Yesterday I was reading my friend Dana’s blog, The Wonder Forest, and I noticed she had a reminder at the bottom of her post that Google Reader was ending. I’ve already…
I wanted to share some photos (and a video) from our trip last week. We started the trip by spending the weekend with friends in San Francisco. It was so…
Today I’m partnering up with the lovely Amy of Amy Waltz Designs. Amy’s jewelry line is simple, yet modern. She offers some great stacked rings and bangle cuffs, just my style!…
I looove fresh basil. It smells so good and is so damn tasty. But sometimes, I don’t use it quickly enough and the leaves start to wilt. So when that…
Hi friends! I have the last Q&A post for you today! I had a lot of fun with this though and would like to do it again in the future….
Hello! I’m Maria from I Believe In Story and I’m guest posting on Julie Ann Art to share a recipe for one of my favourite snacks: granola. This recipe is…
Do you guys remember Jessica from Oh So Antsy? She hand-saws and hammers super cute state necklace pendants. I’m so glad to have her back on JAA! “My name is…
It has been quite a productive week! Launching new products has been really fun. It’s cool to see different sized packages getting shipped out. The JAA line is expanding and…
Today I’m sharing Part 3 of my Q&A series. I’ll be answering your questions on the leap into self-employment! Here we go:When Julie Ann Art became your full-time job did…
Remember when I told you we were moving? A few of you have been asking me what’s up with that. Well… we aren’t moving anymore! In January we had to…
Hey friends! I’m so happy to share the new products that are now available in the shop. I had a lot of fun experimenting on new things. It really helped…
I’m so happy to be partnering up with JoTotes today! If you like to carry your camera around like I do, you know how important it is to have the…
This past Christmas my Granny gave me the best gift ever – a recipe book filled with her recipes. She added notes of where she got the recipes, and when…
Hi guys! I have a few random things to talk to you about so I thought I’d put them all into one post of “announcements.” Let’s start with the most…
Hey guys! Today I get to introduce you to the amazing online accessory store, Outfit Additions. In checking out there site I found such a wide variety of great jewelry…
I had a happy mail day last week when I got some goodies from Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen. I was so excited to open the package because I could SMELL the…
Today in Part 2 of my Q&A series I’m going to focus on the Business-related questions you guys asked. If you missed Part 1 of this series you can find…
I have Jessica from Oh So Antsy here today! She’s going to share a game she plays with her boyfriend that make a trip to the grocery store more fun….
Today I’m so excited to be partnering up with Wallums. I am sort of a sucker for wall decals and the variety that Wallums has is amazing! (Did you see…
I really enjoyed reading the questions you guys asked after I shared this post about a Q&A segment. I got a pretty wide variety of topics so I’m going to…
I have never really been afraid of change, but for some reason when it comes to my business change is hard. I know that in order to grow, changes need…
Happy March you guys! This month is my two year blogging anniversary (and my five year Etsy anniversary, dang)! I really can’t believe it has been that long, it sure…
I’m partnering up Jaci from Crave Jewelry Design today. She has a jewelry shop on Etsy and I love her sense of creativity. See those earrings picture below? They’re made…
I was blow drying my hair last night and randomly thought about how I quit my job right before Labor Day last year. I checked my calendar and realized tomorrow…
The past two months have not just been busy for JAA, but also for Etch Films! I would be lying if I said it was not stressful at all to…
We are big pizza fans in this house. We like to make our own, in the oven or on the grill, but we have never tried to make the dough…
Are your blog in need of a pick-me-up? Maybe a new banner or a new logo? Well you’re in luck, because today I’m partnering up with Gia from The Savvy…
Hey guys! We are in full-on “Mom mode” over here. My mom got in Tuesday night and today we are heading to the nursery to find some plants to put…
My sponsor, Shell, is here today to make your mouth water! Seriously, I’m dying over this recipe, the photos, everything looks amazing. Hope you enjoy! xo JA “Hi there, my…
Today I’m partnering up with Dani, from Be Good Natured. I’m so glad that she chose to sponsor JAA because her product is unlike any I have ever seen before!…
Yes, you read that title right. 31 bloggers have teamed up to bring you a $1500 VISA Gift Card Giveaway! Kind of huge, right? Just look at all these lovely…
I have been talking about Valentine’s Day for months now. Basically right after Christmas (or maybe even before) I am in a Valentine state of mind. Sort of weird for…
This post is most likely going to get emotional and I will probably say stuff that I normally wouldn’t put on this blog. But I am just so overcome with…
Today I want to introduce you to Shell, from Kitty and Buck. She has the coolest hair and the cutest fashion sense, I’m so glad I recently got introduced to her…
This past weekend we headed to the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs for our friend’s wedding. You might remember my friends Cynthia and Kurt. I shot their engagement photos a while…
When I started this blog in March 2011 (wow it’s almost our 2 year anniversary you guys!) I didn’t know what to expect. I spent a lot of time researching…
Today I’m sharing Part 3 of the “Behind the JAA Scenes” series! (Did you see Part 1 and Part 2?) Jordan’s sister, Janelle, is here to give her take on JAA! “Jules and…
“Me time” has been hard to come by these days. Or really, any time besides “orders time.” Yesterday I managed to get out of the house to go to places…
Hi friends! Just popping in here to tell you I have the yummiest looking guest recipe post for you today. (If I wasn’t trying to eat healthier I would most…
Hey guys! How was your weekend? Jordan and I shot a wedding on Saturday, and I spent all of Sunday playing catch up on orders. Jordan helped me a bit…
Hey there JAA readers! I should probably introduce myself – I’m Kristen Victoria (aka “KV”) and I blog over at KV’s Confessions where I basically spill my guts on life,…
It’s time for a sponsor call! If you’re looking to advertise your business, let’s work together in February! STATS: In the last month we had 60,000+ unique visitors and average 3,000 pageviews per day. We…
I have a fun new series to start today! (Or potential series, depending on if I can get my friends to go along with it.) Instead of me repeatedly talking…
Today I want to introduce you to Bev. She makes amazing, unique jewelry and has been a true pleasure to work with. She’s going to tell you a bit about…
**This giveaway is closed.** Congratulations instragram user: dj_teebz26 Busy season is in full swing over here and JAA is feeling the love. I never know how seasons will go, what…
Hi guys! Tia, from SewCal Mama here! I was so excited when I was asked to guest post on Julie Ann Art, Julie is such a huge inspiration in the…
Hey guys, happy Friday! Today I’m partnering up with Stephanie from Shades of Color Art. Have you met her yet? She’s pretty much the sweetest, such a pleasure to work…
I’m not sure today’s guest blogger needs an introduction. Casey, of The Wiegands, has quite the presence in the blogging community! Casey and I are two very different people with very different…
It wasn’t until I was a senior in high school that I was willing to give my mom’s stuffed artichokes a try. I haven’t looked back since. They are one…
So Christmas is over and I suppose it’s time to take down the decorations,right? Well, if you follow me on Instagram, you might remember I was “that girl” posting photos…
Today I’m partnering up with Amalia, of The Wish Forest. She creates the dreamiest artwork, I am blown away by her talent! They remind me of fairy tale stories. :]…
So if you haven’t heard the news, I added my new Valentine’s Day cards to the shop Thursday night. I couldn’t wait any longer! I mentioned last week that while…
I really can’t believe 2012 is over! This year seriously flew by. I did a look back on my past year in blog posts to do some reminiscing. A lot…
The lovely Elizabeth, from Elements Inspired, is back for another month on JAA and I am so happy to have her! She makes really incredible, great quality jewelry. I love…
You guys, I’m really excited to share my Valentine’s Day line with you! The past few days I have been photographing, editing, preparing listings. I’ve been stamping envelopes, punching hearts,…
Hi! How was your Christmas? Mine was nice, pretty low-key. That tends to happen when you don’t have any immediate family within 3k miles of you (sad face). Jordan and…
I’m so happy to partner up with Jessica, from OhSoAntsy, today! Her product really hits home for me, being from Michigan and now living in California. It’s always nice to…
Hi guys! Whatcha doin today? I’m trying to finalize my Valentine’s Day line so I can get them up in my shop after Christmas! Lately, I have been dealing with…
It’s time for a sponsor call for January! In the past month, JAA received 80,000+ unique visitors and 124,000+ pageviews! And guess what, I’m in the Christmas spirit. Use the coupon code…
Years ago I did a cookie exchange with some friends and one of them brought chocolate covered Ritz cracker peanut butter sandwiches. They were…amazing. The chocolate, the peanut butter, the…
Remember when I shared my new maps from iLikeMaps that I hung in my studio? Well they are back today with a giveaway for you. “iLikeMaps creates rich and detailed…
Hey guys, I have my lovely sponsor Jaclyn chiming in here today to give us some cute makeup stocking stuffer ideas! I think this would make such a fun Christmas…
I think it’s really important for bloggers to make ‘blog friends.’ I know that the thought can be daunting. There have been days where I’ve felt like I’m late to…
My good friends Cynthia and Kurt are getting married in February. Etch is shooting their wedding and I’m really excited because it’s at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs and…
Today I want to introduce you to my friend Jaclyn! It has been a pleasure getting to know her via Twitter. She even inspired this card from my shop! “Hello, all!…
If you follow me on Instagram you may know that I set up a second printer in my studio last week. In all honesty, this printer has been sitting around…
I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned this on here before, but I often have a hard time writing this blog. Or even tweeting on Twitter or posting on Instagram….
“Catching Fireflies is a whimsical world filled with clever & delightful gifts for all occasions. Whether you need to brighten a friend’s day with a funny magnet, celebrate a new…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] You might remember Yanxia, the girl behind the beautiful jewelry shop, Misluo. Today she is here to show us how to make a gorgeous wire wrapped rose ring!…
I had such a great time this weekend at the Santa Ana Patchwork show! This was my 2nd Patchwork show in this location and my 3rd Patchwork show overall, and…
Hi friends! Today I’m catching up on orders from this weekend’s holiday sale (today is the last day so get to it!) and recovering from a great day at my…
Happy Thanksgiving! I didn’t make the trip to Michigan for the holiday, just too much craziness going on with the biggest shopping weekend of the year. Between having a big…
April, from Catching Fireflies, is here to share a simple recipe for pumpkin cupcakes. By now you probably know I like easy recipes, with few ingredients, so this recipe is…
There are so many things I feel thankful for. I am so blessed to live in a house that I love in a beautiful location, surrounded by people that I…
It’s that time of year when most business owners are busy bustling in preparation for the big shopping weekend that starts with Black Friday and ends with Cyber Monday. We…
Remember the tasty lip scrub recipe Colleen from Paisley Boulevard shared last week? Well she is back again with more goodies for you! I’m Colleen and I have a lifestyle…
I made some sparkly trees over the weekend. I love them, they are so fun! This project was pretty experimental as far as supplies and process go but I’m going…
If you’ve been following my blog for a year now, well, you’re awesome, thank you, but alsooo you might remember the I Am Thankful For Link Up I hosted last year…
Hi guys! I had a DIY project planned for today’s post but I needed to run to the store for one more supply in order to finish it. And well,…
Today I want to introduce you to Yanxia, from Misluo. I’m so happy to have met her through sponsoring because she makes such unique jewelry! Unlike any I have ever…
Colleen from Paisley Boulevard is here today with an amazing lip scrub recipe! I have actually never used a lip scrub but the idea sounds amazing. I love me some…
This recipe comes from my mom’s kitchen and I looove it. If you remember from this post, I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin but that does not stop me…
I’m not sure when I became one of those people that wanted to decorate for Christmas right after Halloween. But yesterday I found myself at Michaels, where their holiday scented…
Friday, already? Did this week fly by for anyone else? I have been up to my nose in card folding but that has not stopped me from scoping out my…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] Happy Halloween! Hope you enjoy these super attractive photos of me all hit up from a lightning strike. I’ll be going trick or treating tonight with little Bella…
It has been busy over here at JAA! Show season has begun and a lot of time is being spent printing, folding, and stuffing cards to build up a good…
I love to get the fresh baked bread from the local grocery store, but it starts to get stale so quickly. Instead of letting the stale bread go to waste,…
Hi! I’m Gina of {Acute Designs} and I am so excited to be here today to share with you guys a tasty little recipe I created. Fall is in full…
I can’t believe it’s time to call for November sponsors already! October flew by. I think I said that about September too though, didn’t I? What can I say? Time…
I wanted to share the latest wedding video I had the pleasure of shooting with Etch Films. Jordan and I traveled down to San Diego for a beautiful day spent…
I spent most of yesterday taking product photos and drafting listings and I’m so happy to say that my 2012 holiday line of greeting cards is now available in the shop!…
Have you met Erika from Rouge & Whimsy yet? If not, you pretty much need to. I have had the pleasure of meeting Erika in person twice, mostly recently just…
It has been a busy few days as I prepare for the release of my holiday line next week (here’s hoping!). It’s hard to think about Christmas, or even Fall…
Hi! I’m Jessica, owner + designer of jessicaNdesigns. When I’m not loving every minute of being an indie business owner, you can find me bloggingabout my life and my love of…
So, since it’s mid-October and Halloween is approaching, I really wanted to do something “Fall-ish” this weekend. OC has a lack of apple orchards, so getting my fill of apple…
It has been a complete pleasure working with Jessica this month! She’s so funny and I love her products! Please be sure to show her some love! Hey! I’m Jessica….
So you have a blog or shop. You love it. You want to spread the word by advertising on other blogs (which I totally recommend because getting involved in the…
Well, it’s definitely getting to be Fall isn’t it? At least in other parts of the country. I know this because I’ve been seeing Instagrams of cozy fires, outfit posts…
This weekend I used up the last of my bag of Rolos on this tasty recipe. It was pretty experimental, I have never made cookie bars before. I found this…
Today I’d like you to meet Kelsea. I’m so happy to have her as a sponsor because I get to help her share her special story about her brother, Corbin….
I got a big bag of Rolo candies for my birthday (I’m pretty notorious for my sweet tooth.) so I have been looking up recipes that include them, rather than…
While we were in Michigan last weekend, I shared some big news with my family. Now that it’s out in the open, it’s time to share it here as well. So…………..
So, you may have noticed that my blog got a makeover. (If you view my blog in a reader be sure to click on over to see the new design,…
So I’m not entirely comfortable being in front of the camera. And I’m also not a huge fan of the color pink. But here I am, getting my photo taken…
I am a vendor at three shows this Fall. This is a big deal for me. I have only done two shows in the past three years (yes, fail, I…
Well, I feel like this is deja vu because I’m playing catch-up again. Last weekend I didn’t get much JAA work time because we shot two weddings. This weekend I…
One of my awesome sponsors, Megan, is here to share a recipe with you guys today! This is a different sort of recipe for you to share with your fur…
I’m so happy to feature my friend, Tara, today! She has been so supportive of JAA and I am so thankful! Please be sure to show her some love! well…
I’m going to Michigan today and I don’t think I have been this excited to go home ever. I haven’t been back in over a year, so I’m sure that…
Hi friends! I cannot believe September is half way over! I need to get started on my Halloween costume (although I don’t know if I can beat this one). It’s also…
This week I feel like I’m playing catch up a bit. I find it kind of funny considering I was *hoping* to stay more on top of things after quitting…
Meet Jasmine! She is the face behind Bama + Ry, her business of awesome jewelry all stamped by hand! “My name is Jasmine, nickname bama, and I live with my…
Since the weather is starting to cool off and most of us have Fall fever, I have a scrumptious hot chocolate recipe for you today! What you’ll need: 1/2 c…
I’m so excited to pair up with PostalPix to bring you a special giveaway today! I am so into Instagram these days, always sharing, liking, and viewing photos. But so…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] I’ve gotten lots of requests for this tutorial! We did the best we could to demonstrate how this tooth costume was made while actually not having it anymore….
Are you ready for your mouth to water? When Gena from Bake All The Things sent me over her photos for this post, I immediately got hungry. Her baked goods…
My first day being self-employed was weird! There was no….flow. I was resorting to my To-Do Lists the entire day (which I guess is a good thing) because there was…
I made these sliders for the Fourth of July and made them again for Labor Day. They are a great go-to appetizer because they are easy to make and always…
Today I want to introduce you to Megan! She has the sweetest shop of handmade knitted goodies. My personal favorite is the slouchy beanie she offers which would be perfect…
Well, I feel weird. Knowing that my days of freedom are right around the corner, I have been sort of jumbled. I have had ideas stashed away for “when I…
I had a really nice weekend. My dad came to CA for a work conference and he got to spend some time with us. It was his first time visiting…
I got a request from a reader to share how I made the turquoise bracelet that I sent to Erika. Now that I know how easy it was to make…
If you guys haven’t met Meg, from SeptemberWren yet, well you need to. She is awesome. Upon discussing this giveaway post with her, we realized that we first started working…
So um, did you read the title of this post? Because um, I did it!! Eek! Friday I put in my letter of resignation at work. Holy crap. I’m freaking…
I participated in the Summer Time Arm Party thrown by Illy, of Much Love Illy, and Leonora, of Yellow Heart Art. I mean, how could I not? We all totally…
So, if you know Jordan, you know he loves his Bloody Mary’. When I first met him, dare I say, I had not tried one. And then I did try…
Today I’m happy to introduce you to Beth, of Through the Eyes of the Mrs.! I’ve been a lover of creating beautiful things all of my life. Handmade is always…
My friend Gina, over at Acute Designs, has a great series called “Handmade 101: 3 Things I Wish I Had Known.” Through it she hopes to provide tips and inspiration…
This weekend Jordan went out of town and I enjoyed the house to myself. I had time for super laziness and super productiveness. But now I’m starting to feel guilty…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] As Halloween approaches, I have been seeing our Halloween costume from last year spread across Pinterest. This makes me feel a little awkward, considering I’m hanging out in…
Have you guys met Kristen yet? She’s pretty awesome so if you haven’t yet, I’m happy to introduce her to you today! Hey ladies & gents! I’m Kristen Victoria aka…
This weekend I had the urge to bake, but I did not have the urge to go to the store to buy ingredients. I remembered I had some frozen crust…
I’m so excited to share this video today! When Jordan showed it to me I literally smiled the entire time watching it. It was just such an amazing experience and…
I really want to get more of my daily life in this blog. I seriously always plan to take my camera with us wherever we go but I never end…
Jordan and I went up to L.A. for the Renegade Fair this past weekend. I always love checking out other people’s handmade work and getting inspiration from their displays. I…
This weekend I watched Big Easy Express. The preview drew me in with A.) Mumford and Sons (love), B.) an old train, and C.) capturing A and B with some…
I have a nomnom recipe for you today! Peanut Butter Brownie Bites! (Can you tell by now that my favorite recipes to make are either fatty desserts or fruity alcoholic…
I have a new jewelry holder tutorial for you today! Up until now I had been using the jewelry holder I made in this post, but I wanted something smaller…
My studio space needs a makeover! Remember this photo from my Office Tour post? Yeah it needs some help. Basically, one day this is going to be where I work (the…
It’s that time of the month! I don’t know about you but I’m frantically scrambling to make buttons in the correct sizes for the blogs I want to advertise on….
Jordan and I fell in love fast. So fast that at first we couldn’t bring ourselves to say the words because we were scared that we were feeling them too…
One of my most popular posts has been my “How to Add a Pinterest Button to All Blog Posts” post. However, lately I’ve been getting questions on how to do…
Have you guys met Regina, from Acute Designs, yet? I actually had the pleasure of meeting her for a lunch date last month since we don’t live too far from…
Up until recently I have had a hard time keeping up with all the blogs I enjoy reading. I just started using Google Reader and I love it. The ability…
I teamed up my girl Leah for a fun DIY project this weekend. You may recognize Leah because she was the beautiful bride in this video we shot. Leah came…
This weekend we went to a Speak Easy! Have you ever been? It’s basically a 20s themed joint where girls dress up as flappers and transport back to the Golden…
I’m so happy to introduce you to Jess today! Part of my enjoyment in having sponsors is finding out about shops and blogs that I hadn’t stumbled upon before. This…
This weekend I tried the Low-Calorie Ranch Dressing recipe from me newest recipe book. I normally steer towards vinaigrette dressings rather than a creamy ranch, mainly because of the calorie…
Hello dear Julie Ann Art readers! My name is Aleksandra, and I blog over at “Little Daily Miracles“. I spent a lot of time thinking about what I could show…
I have an easy refreshing drink recipe for you today! Remember when we went to the store to buy a blender because we just *had* to have this Pina Colada?…
I had some studs left over from the Studded iPhone Case Tutorial so it left me wondering what else I should “stud.” I found this studded shorts tutorial through Pinterest…
The lovely Aleksandra is back for another month on JAA! I am a big fan of her artwork and she is seriously a true pleasure to work with! Her dreamy blog is…
I bought a regular, plain book (that I painted) in 2008 for Elsie’s first online class. Little did I know that 4 years later it would hold the start of…
Hey Julie Ann Art readers! I’m Gina from {Acute Designs} and I am so happy to be here today to share with you guys a fun recipe for red, white,…
I’m off to Vegas for the weekend. We are visiting our friend who lives there and are going to have some poolside cabana action. This getaway couldn’t have come at…
I don’t know about you, but a lot of times I stumble across something on Pinterest that makes me go “Whaaat?? No waaayyy!” I’ve decided to start putting these “too…
I almost named this post “6 Ways To Take Advantage of Downtime” but “downtime” is something that I don’t think many independent business owners have. However, I do think we…
Hi, I’m Emily (no, my name is not Anna Delores — but don’t worry, it’s a common misconception)! “Anna Delores” is the name of my photography venture, founded in early…
You asked for it! Here’s the latest video from Etch Films. Hope you enjoy! xo JA
Hi Julie Ann Art readers, my name is J and I blog over at My Life in Lavender. I’m happy to be guest posting on Julie’s blog today to show…
This weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Gina, of Acute Designs, and Tammy, of Lemons, Avocados and The Bay! We live relatively close to one another and decided to…
Hello Julie Ann Art readers, my name is J and I’m the one-woman workforce behind My Life in Lavender. I’m a student, a blogger, and a jewelry maker who has…
Good day, JAA readers! I’m Emily and I blog over at Anna Delores; hope you’ll pop over and say hello! I am excited to share with you my FIRST EVER…
I got some comments on the chalkboard signs I shared in my craft show display sneak peek and I wanted to share how I made them. I was initially looking…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] A while ago I came across this studded iphone case from Threadsence. I thought it was super cute but too expensive. So I put my craftiness to the…
Oh boy do I have a fun giveaway for you today! I mean, assuming you like shoes. You like shoes, right? Especially awesome ones that you win? Well, Blowfish Shoes is…
So, you probably know that I recently went to Australia. I showed you photos from our trip, including a sneak peek video featuring me feeding a baby kangaroo. But remember…
As my days are constantly being spent planning, contemplating, the self-employment dream, I’ve been thinking more and more about what it means to buy handmade. I was reminded of this…
Well, it’s that time of year. It’s hot, it’s sunny, it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy a pina colada or three. Or at least that’s what’s done around…
I have acquired quite the washi tape collection lately. I like to seal my shop orders with it to add some extra cuteness. I bought the majority of my collection…
Meet Aleksandra! She is an extremely talented artist (just look at the samples of her artwork below) and I’m happy to introduce her to you today! Her blog is incredibly…
Shorts: Tillys, Top, Bracelets, Sunglasses: F21, Shoes: Aldos The majority of my weekend was spent working on or working at a craft show. Once Monday rolled around I was like…
What FUN! Patchwork was such a great event and I’m so glad I got to be a part of it. There was a ton of people swarming the fantastic location…
This giveaway is CLOSED. The winner is #26, Natalie. Congrats! Meet one of my lovely sponsors, Lindsey! (And her completely adorable daughter!!) Hi, I’m Lindsey Marlor over at Pillow Thought….
I have a video for you today!! So excited to share! I previously mentioned that Jordan and I had the honor of shooting a gala for the local children’s hospital….
Hi y’all! I’m Ciera and I blog over at Ciera Design about my adventures as a freelance graphic designer and everything that inspires me as an artist! I’m so happy…
We had a family brunch at our house this weekend and I wanted to make a fruity afternoon beverage. I’ve always been a big fan of minty mojitos and I…
I’m down to the final countdown for my next show, less than a week left! I’ve been stocking up my inventory and playing with the final details of my table…
You may remember Mable, of the Happee Monkee, from her yummy French Chocolate Cake guest post! Today she is here to share a bit of who she is and what…
Outfit details: Dress: ASOS (out of stock), Belt: Target, Shoes: Blowfish Shoes I loooove this dress! It is my first high-neck dress and I totally feel like I’m channeling my inner-Betty…
Lately, I’ve been busy. What else is new, right? Well, let’s just say it has been busier than usual. I have been putting the majority of my time towards the…
All good things must come to an end. Our last stop in Australia was the Byron Boutique Barn in Byron Bay. Yes, you can rent barns in Australia. Amazing, right?…
This giveaway is CLOSED. The winner was #65, Megan! Congrats! The lovely Shannon, of Shannon Heart’s, is back for another month on JAA! I’m so happy to have her. She…
You guys are in for a treat today! One of my sponsors, Mable, of HappeeMonkee is here today to share an amazing French recipe (one that looks so fancy that…
You may know that I am a camera (wo)man for Jordan’s videography business. Well, this weekend, we shot an amazing gala that was being held to raise money for the local children’s hospital….
As I mentioned in my last Australia post, on our 8th day we left Yamba early in the morning because we had some exciting plans set in Lennox Head at…
This giveaway is CLOSED. The winner was #32, Jenni. I’m so happy to introduce you guys to Sonya, of Kanelstrand today! She is an amazing photographer! I really enjoy the surreal feeling…
I have a light and airy dessert for you today! Perfect for summer time. This easy recipe actually came on the packaging of one of my new pie dish. It…
Outfit Details: Pretty sure everything is from Tilly’s. Cute stuff and great prices! The more I blog and the more I build relationships with fellow bloggers, the more I want…
While traveling up the coast of Australia was amazing, I wish we would’ve had more time for the journey. As I mentioned in my previous Australia post, the accommodations were…
**CLOSED. The winner is #83, Larisa. Congrats!** Emily Reiter is the fine art photographer behind Anna Delores Photography. Emily got her first camera (a purple plastic 110 film Kodak) before…
So I don’t know about you, but my closet is a mess. I’ve been working on organizing it for a looong time now (baby steps). So I already figured out…
Happy National Grilled Cheese month! Today I’m going to help you celebrate it with three nomnom grilled cheese recipes. They are all quite different so at least one of them should…
You may recognize the design on the left, as I first shared it back in February in this blog post. The image on the right is from a fellow card…
Hi Julie Ann readers! I’m so excited to be over here today. My name is Mae and I blog over at Two Hoots & a Holler. Today I’m going…
**This giveaway is CLOSED. The winner is #76, Katherine Tokyo. Congrats!** I have such a great giveaway for you guys today from The Plaid Barn! They offer a great service…
Greetings, Julie Ann Art readers! My name is Emily and I’m visiting from the Anna Delores blog. The amazing (as you already know) Julie Ann agreed to let me share…
If you’re active in the blogging world, you’ve probably heard about Passion Fruit Ads. I am one of the many bloggers who has transitioned into this new way of accepting…
Hi, friends! I’m Brittany from Darkroom and Dearly, and I’m so excited to be guest posting for the lovely Miss Julie Ann today! Since summer is fast approaching (unless you…
After we watched the pelican feeding we continued our drive north to Diamond Beach. I had not heard of Diamond Beach, but it was a good stopping point for us…
Say hello to the lovely Brittany of Darkroom and Dearly! She has been such a doll to work with this month. She will also be sharing a yummy recipe on…
Since I’ve started this blog I’ve gotten e-mails asking me about my move from Michigan to California. Most are from readers who are interested in making a big move themselves…
A couple years ago, I bought the most adorable recipe box from ModCloth. Not only was it super cute, it was also stocked with recipes. Perfect for my not-so-experienced-cooking-self right?…
On our third, and last, day in Sydney we took a ferry through the harbor over to Manly. We were a little worried about the weather, we had gotten rained…
Hi! My name is Mae and I blog over at Two Hoots & a Holler. I am a middle school teacher taking a break from the classroom to travel with…
The beginning of our trip started in Sydney. We stayed in an apartment that was walking distance to the harbor. So of course as soon as we got in we…
I started going through the Australia footage late last night. (My jet lag is really kicking in now and my sleep schedule is off. I end up staying up way…
Outfit Details: Pants: AE, Tank: UO, Shoes: Steve Madden, Jewelry: F21, Clutch: No Rest For Bridget (local shop that I LOVE!) Man. Life is good. I’ve just been feeling so…
Hi friends! I’m home! We had an amazing trip! I have photos and videos to go through before I write up some posts. But here’s a sneak peek shot of…
This giveaway is CLOSED! The winner is #39, Kaylie. Congrats! Hi ya! My name is Cat (short for Catherine). I adore doing crafts, drinking coffee (with a splash of milk),…
**Hi friends! I’m currently in Australia, swimming with sea turtles and singing at the Opera House. In the meantime, please show some love to this week’s fun guest bloggers! I’ll…
**Hi friends! I’m currently in Australia, swimming with sea turtles and singing at the Opera House. In the meantime, please show some love to this week’s fun guest bloggers! I’ll…
**Hi friends! I’m currently in Australia, swimming with sea turtles and singing at the Opera House. In the meantime, please show some love to this week’s fun guest bloggers! I’ll…
**Hi friends! I’m currently in Australia, swimming with sea turtles and singing at the Opera House. In the meantime, please show some love to this week’s fun guest bloggers! I’ll…
Today I’m so happy to introduce you to Jen, of Blue Room Gems! She sells some gorgeous jewelry on Etsy. It’s so hard for me to find jewelry that suits…
**Hi friends! I’m currently in Australia, swimming with sea turtles and singing at the Opera House. In the meantime, please show some love to this week’s fun guest bloggers! I’ll…
Well friends, tomorrow is the day. I can’t believe it’s here already, I feel like I just shared how this trip came about! I have a ton of packing to…
This giveaway is CLOSED. The winner is #82, Lucie Q Ewen! Hi there! I have a cute little giveaway for you guys today from two of my lovely March sponsors! Shannon…
In this homemade latte recipe post, I made my latte foamy with the use of a blender. Well this weekend I learned an easy way to make foam with no…
This giveaway is CLOSED! The winner is #11, Debbie! I’m so happy to introduce you to John, of Faville Photo! I love the look of photos on canvas and he…
I’ve done a lot of shopping lately! If you follow Illy’s blog, you may have seen this post about all of our thrifting adventures (there were a lot of them)….
I have struggled with skin issues my entire life. At a young age I was diagnosed with eczema. As an adult, I still suffer from eczema, especially when I am…
I went to Creative Estates to meet some of my favorite bloggers. It turns out, these girls are super awesome in person too. Leonora, Ilene, Ashley, Erika [Photo credit goes…
*This giveaway is CLOSED! The winner is #109, Sandy! Congrats!* My blog is one year old this month! What an amazing year it has been. I’m not going to get…
*This giveaway is CLOSED. The winner is Meg S. Congrats!* I’m so happy to have met Lauryn, of The Skinny Confidential, through sponsoring. She has an incredibly inspiring blog and…
So happy to introduce you to some of my lovely March sponsors! You may have seen them over on the right sidebar but I’m going to help you get to…
Steaming your face is a great way to better cleanse your imperfections. The steam opens up the pores and softens the skin, giving your face wash easier access to the…
So the strawberry basil margarita recipe I referenced in this post involved waiting a long time for the basil leaves to infuse and such….and well, when I want a strawberry…
Accepting sponsorships has been a much more rewarding experience than I could have imagined. My relationships with most of my past sponsors have continued way beyond the month(s) that they…
I’m trying to wrap my head around the fact that tomorrow is March. The past month or two has been a complete blur. For some reason I thought things would…
Since good photos are such an important aspect of selling products online, I wanted to share a quick tip I sometimes use for my product photography. If you’ve ever seen a…
This giveaway is CLOSED! The winner is #16, Lauren. I’m happy to have Ashley back as a sponsor this month, she has been such a pleasure to work with! Be…
I’m so happy to help announce the brand new project, Ashley, of The Shine Project has started! If you read this post where I showed off my Shine necklace, you may…
This giveaway is CLOSED. The winner was #105, Tara. Congrats! Hi there! Ready for a group giveaway from some of my lovely February sponsors? They have offered up some really…
I had yesterday off work so I thought it would be a good time to shoot an outfit post. But since I had just been getting things done around the…
When my Mom visited last month she brought me her old spice rack that she no longer needed. I was not completely thrilled by the sight of it but considering…
This giveaway is CLOSED. The winner is #62, Ashley! So remember last week when I shared this awesome custom stamp that Cat, of BabyJewels, made for me? Well I’m happy to…
Say hello to some of my lovely February sponsors! You may have seen them over on the right sidebar but I’m going to help you get to know these them…
Outfit Details: Dress and Tights – ASOS, Shoes – ModCloth Happy Valentine’s Day! Tonight we’re getting dolled up and going to a comedy show. I love comedy shows!! I mean,…
I thought I’d get a little extra festive for Valentine’s Day tomorrow and create some lovey dovey nail art. It was super easy and I think they are so fun!…
Hello lovely readers of Julie Ann Art! My name is Gentri and I blog over at Gentri Lee. I’m so excited for this opportunity to guest post for Julie today…
If you like the delicious combination of sweet and salty, you’ve got to try this recipe! By now you probably know that I like recipes with few, common ingredients. Well,…
Hi friends! I wanted to share these super easy candle votives I made in like 2 seconds this weekend. It involved basically finding whatever craft supplies I had lying around…
Hello everyone! My name is Gina and I blog over at {Acute Designs}. I am so happy that Julie Ann asked me to guest blog while she was busy focusing…
Hullo there! When Julie asked me to hang out on her blog, I was like “umm, ok… amazing! I totally feel like one of the cool kids now!” I mean…
**This giveaway is CLOSED. The winner was #35, EDJ. Congratulations!** Hi! My name is Ashley and I love being crafty. I’m a 27 year old craft blogger, yoga teacher, wife,…
So although I’ve been talking about this on Twitter for a while, I realized I have not talked about what’s in store for this weekend on my blog yet. If…
Hi there! Today’s guest post is from the lovely, Casey Wiegand. Have you met her yet? Go visit her blog, she is an amazing writer and artist! Hi! My name…
This giveaway is CLOSED! The winner is #22, Sarah. Congratulations! Hey guys! It’s time for a January group giveaway! One lucky reader will receive handmade goodies from some of my January sponsors,…
Outfit: Tunic c/o ShopKempt, Purse c/o Altliae, Pants- Tilly’s, Scarf – Target We’ve had a busy weekend! Lots of work being done, it feels like Santa’s workshop over here (Jordan…
This giveaway is CLOSED. The winner is #9, Chelsea! Congratulations! I’m Lauren- a 23 year old located in San Antonio, Texas where I live with my boyfriend and chocolate lab….
So here’s the deal. I want to go to SNAP. (SNAP is a craft and social media conference in Utah, targeting the best bloggers representing modern handmade, contemporary craft, mind-blowing…
Hi friends! So happy to share this adorable tutorial from the amazing girls of The Letter 4 today! These girls have the cutest blog, be sure to pay them a…
I really enjoy this new Instagram series I’ve started doing! This weekend’s Instagram photos are a little different than past posts. We didn’t go to Lake Tahoe. We didn’t celebrate…
I’m so happy to introduce you to some of my January sponsors today! You may have seen them over on the right sidebar but I’m going to help you get…
To kick off my first guest post during busy season I’m happy to hand the mic (keyboard?) over to my interweb bff, Leonora! She is, frankly, frickin hilarious. Why hello…
I made this blueberry muffin recipe this weekend and they were so good, I had to share. I got muffin tins for Christmas and wanted to put them to use….
I have been spending so much time in my little office space lately that I thought I’d share it with you! It’s sort of where “all the magic happens.” Whether…
This giveaway is CLOSED. The winner is #160, Kim L. Congrats! My name is Emily Reiter and I am the photographer behind Anna Delores! I got my first camera (a…
Ok, I admit it. I don’t want to take down my Christmas decorations. I know the holiday is over, I know it’s time to move on. But I love the…
For New Years weekend I flew (nervously) to Lake Tahoe. It was my first time there and I had no idea how beautiful it would be! The water was so…
With Christmas over, there is another holiday on my mind. Who am I kidding, it was on my mind before Christmas too. I’m thinking about Valentine’s Day. Now this is…
This blog started in March of 2011 and it has been such a fun ride! It’s funny to think that I started 2011 without blogging. It has become such a…
Barnwood4u is Jim and Brenda and now our little girl Madison. We started working with barnwood about 12 years ago making bird houses,picture frames and furniture. After selling at craft…
Some of you have asked me about the cider recipe I’ve been talking about on Twitter. Well, it’s pretty delicious and I’m happy to share. The only thing is, there…
Outfit details: Scarf c/o YBYB, Blazer c/o ShopKempt, Necklace: UO, Rings: Vintage + Etsy Jordan and I went to see Girl With The Dragon Tattoo this weekend. (I left the…
We had a great three-day Christmas weekend. I’m sad it’s over! We had the house lit up all festive, Christmas music playing, yummy candles burning…it was so special to me….
This giveaway is CLOSED. The winner is #12, BCShutterBug! Happy Monday! Hope you had a Merry Christmas! I thought I’d offer you a a chance at a couple more presents…
Hey guys, I just wanted to say have a Merry Christmas! The next few days I will be spending time with friends and the boyfriend, exchanging presents and cooking good…
This giveaway is CLOSED. The winner is #35, Itzy! I’m so happy to introduce you to the lovely Ashley, of Mister G and Me! Hi! I’m Ashley. I write the…
2011 has been an amazing year. Jordan and I found our home. I took my first trips to San Francisco and Catalina. I made the front page of Etsy for the…
I’m so happy to introduce you to some of my lovely December sponsors today! I really enjoy accepting sponsorships because I get to meet and work with so many talented…
Hi friends! Looking to promote your shop or blog? I’m now accepting sponsorships for the month of January! Julie Ann Art is a lifestyle blog that focuses on DIY tutorials,…
I’m so happy I finally get to share this news! We have been working on the final details for weeks now and it’s been killing me to keep it a…
This weekend we headed to Long Beach for my work’s holiday party. It was at the Long Beach Aquarium! I had never been there so I was really excited. We…
This giveaway is closed. The winner was #122, Amber. Congratulations! Shopkempt is an online boutique offering a selection of modern sophistication with a dash of charm and femininity, all designed…
My mom called me this weekend and as soon as she said “Hi Jules….” I knew something was wrong. Turns out, there was a fire in my mom’s house….the house…
I’m so happy to have participated in the Cold Hands, Warm Hearts gift swap by Much Love, Illy and Sandy A La Mode. I got paired up with the awesome Krista,…
Throughout the years, my traditions for the Christmas holiday have changed. Obviously, things like my parent’s divorce and my move across country have put a damper on what my Christmas…
We had some friends over for dinner on Saturday night for Jordan’s birthday. I wanted to make some cookies for dessert and while browsing Pinterest I came across this recipe….
Isn’t he cute? Disco party! Credit for top photo Happy birthday, Jordan! I wish you another great year (with me, of course!). And I hope you continue to pursue what…
This giveaway is closed. The winner was #64, Katarzyna! Congratulations! I’m so happy to introduce you to Violet, a returning sponsor of Julie Ann Art! She’s a talented photographer who lives…
While browsing Pinterest to find something decorative to do with the extra pine cones I have I noticed all the brilliant handmade ornaments on there! Some people are SO creative….
Since I shared a lot of gift wrap ideas last week, I thought I’d share how I packaged my presents last year, and plan to do this year as well….
Moving to California was one of the best decisions of my life. That being said, it has not always been the easiest transition for me. One of my biggest struggles…
Last weekend I made some fabric garland to add to the holiday decoration at our house. I had some extra white fabric laying around (leftover from Jordan’s Halloween costume) and…
Ok, I admit it. I’ve been going a little shopping crazy lately. All on Etsy though, so I mean, at least I’m supporting my fellow indie business friends, right? And…
Last night I was wrapping up my gift for the Cold Hands, Warm Hearts gift swap by Much Love, Illy and SandyALaMode, and I realized something. I may be “crafty”…
I took Jordan to the airport. He went to visit his family in Virginia. He left me a message on our chalkboard. :] Had a Thanksgiving night bonfire at my…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] I had so much fun making this next project! I tend to grab mason jars from garage sales and thrift stores whenever I can find them (today I…
My name is Nina Banks of Elements Inspired and I am a wife, a stay at home mom, and few years ago I became a jewelry designer. When my kids…
Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone stuffed themselves with a delicious meal (and of course thought about what you’re thankful for)! I had a fun Skype session…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] Those of you who follow me on Twitter probably know that Jordan has gone home to Virginia for the rest of the week (sadface). I’ve made a To-Do list…
I’m (already?) getting excited for Christmas. I’m pretty sure I have never been this in the Christmas spirit. I think it’s partially because it’s my first Christmas living with Jordan…and…
**CLOSED** Happy Monday! Are you ready for a great group giveaway today!? One lucky reader will receive a bunch of handmade goodies from some of my November sponsors, plus ad…
My name is Dean James, I’ve been a photographer for around 10 years. I can still remember the first time I ever owned my own camera and still have it…
I’ve been thinking about this post for a while now. About a month or two ago I just started feeling so thankful and so blessed with what I have in…
Hi friends! Just a few things to share before I run off to my last knitting class (my scarf is no where near finished, mind you). Tomorrow I am hosting…
Say hello to some of my November sponsors!! They are a really great group and it has been such a pleasure working with them this month. Take a look, there’s…
Jordan picked out the recipe for this post. His mom made Black Bottoms throughout his childhood and he had a craving. (No pressure…) Turns out, I did a good job….
I recently received the sweetest necklace from Ashley, of The Shine Project! Have you heard about it? Ashley designs SHINE necklaces to remind people of their purpose to accomplish great…
This weekend I’ll be working on a couple DIY projects, along with a couple wholesale orders, but I wanted share this video with you. It has been floating around the…
Today I’m happy to introduce you to Lyn! Isn’t she adorable?? Lyn makes a wide range of beautiful jewelry, you can find something for everyone in her shop! My absolute…
I recently added a Thanksgiving card to my shop but I decided to offer a free printable version of this card to you as a thank you. You can print this card out here and remind…
So I’m pretty into baking. But the thing is, I don’t like recipes with ingredients that I’m never going to use again (unless I specifically try to find a recipe…
Guess how I spent my weekend!! Organizing my closet! Jealous? Ok, being honest, I didn’t really organize my closet, I just worked on hanging my tights nicely. It took all…
I’m so happy to introduce you to the lovely Mable! It’s been my pleasure working with her for a couple months now. She takes the prettiest photos all around the…
In a spontaneous effort to learn something new, my friend Leah (the bride from the wedding video we shot!) and I started taking a knitting class. It is held in…
Although I love California, the Autumn leaves do not compare in the slightest to the colors Michigan gets. And while I miss the bright oranges and bright reds there is…
Believe it or not, this weekend we purchased our first pomegranate. I ran across them at the grocery store and instantly wanted one…I’m pretty familiar with the pomegranate martini if…
9.7.12 UPDATE - Per your requests we are currently working on a tutorial post for how this tooth costume was made! Please check back soon! Also, be sure to check...
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Congratulations to the seven lucky winners of the October Giveaways! And special thanks to my lovely sponsors for offering Julie Ann Art readers some amazing handmade goodies! Please e-mail me…
Hello! I’m Clara, student, parent, sewist, French-speaker, and girl behind Marigold and Sage. My shop is filled with fun things for busy people. My blog is very new and will…
I have been a follower of my favorite blogs for years now, but it was not until March of this year that I threw myself into writing my own blog….
Last week I mentioned a few nail art tutorials and this weekend I finally got around to trying out some nail art on my own nails. I wanted to make…
**CLOSED** All October giveaways will be posted TODAY! Every hour a new giveaway from one of my lovely sponsors will be posted. All winners will be chosen at random and announced…
**CLOSED** All October giveaways will be posted TODAY! Every hour a new giveaway from one of my lovely sponsors will be posted. All winners will be chosen at random and announced…
**CLOSED** All October giveaways will be posted TODAY! Every hour a new giveaway from one of my lovely sponsors will be posted. All winners will be chosen at random and announced…
**CLOSED** All October giveaways will be posted TODAY! Every hour a new giveaway from one of my lovely sponsors will be posted. All winners will be chosen at random and announced…
**CLOSED** All October giveaways will be posted TODAY! Every hour a new giveaway from one of my lovely sponsors will be posted. All winners will be chosen at random and announced…
**CLOSED** All October giveaways will be posted TODAY! Every hour a new giveaway from one of my lovely sponsors will be posted. All winners will be chosen at random and announced…
**CLOSED** All October giveaways will be posted TODAY! Every hour a new giveaway from one of my lovely sponsors will be posted. All winners will be chosen at random and announced…
Hello there sweet friend! We are a Mother {Lisa} and Daughter {Heather} handmade accessory online beautique shop. We love designing for weddings, special occasions, and everyday wear. Our once hobby,…
Looking to advertise your shop or blog? I’m happy to offer affordable advertising to fellow bloggers, Etsy sellers and small-business owners! In the month of October, Julie Ann Art has been…
Guess what I’m doing this weekend! Making my nails all pretty. :] Thanks to Refinery29, I got inspired by their simple, yet unique, nail art tutorials. I’ve seen some really…
I’m so thankful to have a wonderful group of October sponsors to share with you today! Please stop by and say hello to these lovely ladies, they make this blog…
When Jordan and I were talking about carving pumpkins, I told him I wanted to do something new that I hadn’t seen all over the internet. He came up with…
I don’t like pumpkin foods. It all started when I had my first taste of pumpkin pie and then had the stomach flu the next day. But last Thanksgiving I…
We’ve gotten an amazing response on this wedding video we shot, and I’m so excited to share it with you! As you may know, last month Jordan and I shot…
I‘m a housewife, which I quite enjoy {you’re already snoring and thinking about clicking away, aren’t you?} I live in a VERY rural town {think Deliverance} in Upsate NY which…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] We rode bikes around our neighborhood this weekend and stopped at all the garage sales we found along the way. I love doing this because it’s like exercise…
Tight c/o We Love Colors Boots: Steve Madden Cardigan: BCBG Thrifted Dress: H&M The weather is getting cooler and I’ve really been enjoying giving my summer dresses a fall makeover….
A couple years ago, I was having a hard time with my living situation in California. Thanks to a little site called Craigslist, I found an affordable, 3-bedroom house, bike-riding distance…
Hello, my name is Kate MacAndrew, a twenty-something girl living in the English countryside, inspired by the natural world around me. I am a painter, crafter, photographer, blogger and workshop…
**UPDATE** If you’re using the “new Blogger interface” an updated version of this tutorial is available here! With Pinterest gaining popularity (or becoming an obsession?) I wanted to add a Pin…
Fall has become a really special season for me. I think it’s because Fall in California is so different from Fall in Michigan. I try to do my best to…
I’m so excited to share this with you guys. I had mentioned back in this post that we don’t have a coffee maker, and sometimes I just can’t get motivated…
Eek! Look what I got! Do you recognize it from my Wishlist Wednesday: Birthday Edition post? :] Jordan definitely took some hints from that post when it came to my…
Hello, I’m Jen. I’m a junior in college majoring in nursing. I enjoy scrapbooking and crafting on my free time. I became interested in scrapbooking some time in January 2011…
I have to admit, I’ve been doing a decent amount of online clothing shopping lately. A girls gotta prepare for the cooler Fall weather though right? It wasn’t until I…
This photo is of my cousin, Kristen and I. (Do you like my bigger-than-my-head bow? Thanks Mom.) Clearly, it was not my birthday at the time of this photo, but since…
It was pretty gloomy in California this weekend. Just a few weeks ago I was telling Jordan that I could go for a rainy day. Now, I’m not sure if…
I recently got this purse from LuLu’s and I love it. It was exactly what I was looking for so I thought I’d share it with you guys with a…
Barnwood4u is a home based business specializing in high quality woodwork utilizing reclaimed wood and weathered barn wood. Our business is composed of Jim & Brenda and now a beautiful…
It has been a while since I’ve written a Five Facts post so I’m jumping on the A to Z train that has been going around blog land! (This is from when…
As you know, I went out of town for a wedding last weekend. Well, before the wedding the bride, Leah, had asked me if I knew where she could find…
Say hello to these lovely ladies! I’m Allison Kaye, a full time design student, part time graphic designer and lover of all things creative and handmade. Crafted Love is a…
Jordan and I got back from our trip last night. We had a great time at the wedding! Can’t you tell from this ridiculous photo booth photo? (…that Jordan is…
**CLOSED** All September giveaways will be posted TODAY! Every hour a new giveaway from one of my lovely sponsors will be posted. All winners will be chosen at random and announced…
**CLOSED** All September giveaways will be posted TODAY! Every hour a new giveaway from one of my lovely sponsors will be posted. All winners will be chosen at random and announced…
**CLOSED** All September giveaways will be posted TODAY! Every hour a new giveaway from one of my lovely sponsors will be posted. All winners will be chosen at random and announced…
**CLOSED** All September giveaways will be posted TODAY! Every hour a new giveaway from one of my lovely sponsors will be posted. All winners will be chosen at random and announced…
**CLOSED** All September giveaways will be posted TODAY! Every hour a new giveaway from one of my lovely sponsors will be posted. All winners will be chosen at random and announced…
**CLOSED** All September giveaways will be posted TODAY! Every hour a new giveaway from one of my lovely sponsors will be posted. All winners will be chosen at random and…
My name is Efrat Davidsohn. I am 37 years old. I have been designing jewelry for over 15 years and I run a small vintage style boutique shop in the…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] So way way back, in June, I wrote this Studio Organization post, about starting the process of organizing my studio by cleaning out the closet full of junk. Well,…
I’m announcing my sponsor call a little early this month because I have some changes coming to Julie Ann Art in October. On October 1st I’ll be launching a tiny…
I’m so happy to share a few of my sponsors with you today! Please stop by and say hello to these lovely ladies! Hi! I’m Dana, an artist/designer girl and…
After including an item from Royal Design Studio in one of my Etsy love posts, they asked me to do a product review. Royal Design Studio offers hundreds of elegant…
As mentioned in this post, I’m having Weekly Deals in my Etsy shop for the month of September to celebrate my birthday month. Enjoy! :]
I have another stencil tutorial to share today! I really love the idea of transferring a design onto a material. I’m trying to find out the best technique that works…
Regina Morrison is the owner of a small handmade accessories business, Acute Designs, and a freelance writer. She recently escaped her 9-5 job and is actively pursuing a life as…
Next week, Jordan and I are road tripping up to Monterey, California for our friend’s wedding. Jordan is the wedding videographer, which makes me a wedding videographer’s assistant. Our friends…
As you know from this post, it’s my birthday month! I’m much more into giving gifts, than receiving them. I think it’s part of my shyness, I just don’t like…
I put up the first of our Halloween decorations this weekend and Jordan said “Isn’t it too early for Halloween decorations?” Um, NO! (IS it too early? It’s not too…
I’ve been getting questions about what kind of camera(s) I use. It is a very modest camera collection but I’m happy to share what I have right now. (Hoping for more, lots…
As mentioned in this post, I’m having Weekly Deals in my Etsy shop for the month of September to celebrate my birthday month. Enjoy! :] Also, the winner of last…
Hey readers! This is Mary from Bonjour, Miss Mary! I am a twenty-something law student on the west coast who has recently become obsessed with crafting. I recently opened up…
I really really can’t believe it’s September. It feels like it was just New Years Eve! I guess time flies when you’re blogging. :] September is going to be a…
I’m in the market for a new bedding set. I’ve been looking all over online but can’t seem to find something that will work. Our bedroom furniture is a dark…
It was such a good weekend. I put work aside (until Sunday evening) and we spent a lot of time playing in the water. Penny was not so happy with…
The winner of last week’s giveaway was #7, Lindsay. Congratulations! Look out for an e-mail from Katie! **CLOSED** This week’s giveaway is from Haley, of HJWilke. She is offering one…
I asked my blogging friend Ashley, of After Nine To Five, to guest post and share her words of wisdom on being self-employed. I’m sure this is something that a…
I’m so glad I met Haley through Etsy. She is so sweet, and I love her neck cowls and scarves. They are perfect for the upcoming Fall season! Be sure to…
Man, I love Pinterest! I could seriously be on that site all day. Pages and pages of inspiration and brilliant ideas and pretty things. Feeling crafty and want to try…
The winner of last week’s giveaway was #32, Cabootique. Congratulations! Look out for e-mails soon! This week’s giveaway is from Katie, of KatieBabyy. She is offering one lucky reader a pair of these awesome tie-dye…
This weekend my goal is to take more pictures of my daily life! This was actually my New Year’s Resolution this year, and I started off good but have fallen…
Interested in advertising your shop or blog in September? I currently have medium and small spots available, or plan ahead and book a large spot for October! For readership stats…
Tell us a bit about yourself.Hi, I’m Kate. I am a 24 year old full time college student (almost done:) ). I use my creative energy to make affordable jewelry…
Since we moved we haven’t had any pillows for our couch. The main reason we don’t have pillows? Penny’s favorite thing is pillow stuffing. She will have the stuffing out…
The winner of last week’s giveaway is #58, Carolyn. Congratulations! Look out for an e-mail from Ankita! **CLOSED** T H I S W E E K ‘ S …
I had a really productive weekend. I was ready to post a new tutorial, along with new listings in my Etsy shop, when I realized I couldn’t find my computer…
I’m so glad I “met” Meg through Etsy. Her style of photography is right up my alley, and while reading her interview answers I realized she’s way too modest about…
Since I’m going to have the house to myself this weekend I’m thinking about having some fun in the kitchen. I’ve been looking around on Pinterest for some yummy recipes to play…
I stumbled across Revision Design Studio’s Etsy shop a while back when I was searching for pretty thing to include in my Geometric Love post. I found all of their…
Jordan is going to be out of town this weekend and I have about 25 things on my To Do list for when he’s gone. But, one of the fun…
I’ve been having quite the inner struggle lately with balancing work and play in my life. I am so thankful for the growth in my business in the last year….
The winner of last week’s giveaway was #57, Charlie. Congratulations! Look out for an e-mail from Meena soon! **CLOSED** This week’s giveaways is from Ankita, of UrbanTickle. I introduced her to you…
I’m changing up Five Facts Friday a little bit this week, to talk about our Terrier pup, Penny, who is turning two-years-old this month! She is the sweetest little girl,…
I’m happy to introduce you to Ankita, of UrbanTickle. She designs the sweetest artwork for any children’s room, along with birth announcements and baby shower posters! Tell us a bit…
I’m really excited to share this great guest post today! My blogging friend, Allison, is going to show us how to make those pretty yarn chandeliers that have been popping…
I have a major crush on anything chevron right now. There’s something so modern, yet tribal, about it, and it’s popping up everywhere! How gorgeous is this statement necklace? Adorable…
The winner of last week’s giveaway is entry #44, Cynthia Richardson ! Congratulations! Look out for an e-mail from Amanda! **CLOSED** T H I S W E E K ‘ S G…
I had such a great weekend! I feel like I’ve been working so hard lately, but this weekend had just the right mix of work and play. Last night, after…
I had a great time at the show at SEED People’s Market today! I’m home now, and my feet are tired and I’m a bit sunburned, but I wanted to…
1. I love olives. And pickles. 2. In the first grade, when most girls are princesses for Halloween, I was Captain Hook. I seriously wish I had a picture of…
I was struggling to think of an idea for displaying my business cards at the show this weekend. I didn’t want to get one of the standard holders you can…
I just finished up a custom order for wedding thank you cards that had a bicycle theme. They got me thinking about how great bikes are. They just never get…
We had a really nice time in Catalina this weekend. It is a little island that’s an hour boat ride off the coast but I felt like I was so…
The winner of last week’s giveaway is entry #29, Loraleigh ! Congratulations! Look out for an e-mail from Dala! **CLOSED** T H I S W E E K ‘ S G…
I’m so glad it’s Friday! Today after work we take the flyer over to Catalina Island for a special anniversary weekend! Before I go, I want to announce the winner…
This weekend I scored a brand new roll of kraft paper at an estate sale for 25 cents! Lucky find! I really love the natural, handmade look that kraft paper…
***CLOSED*** The winner of last week’s giveaway is entry #78, morgancamille! Congratulations! Look out for an e-mail from Joom! T H I S W E E K ‘ S…
This weekend we went to work on making a display for my show in a couple weeks. Did I say “we”? I meant I helped come up with the concept…
***CLOSED*** I have a special giveaway today! I’m so excited to announce that Julie Ann Art is now offering affordable advertising to fellow bloggers, and small-business owners! One lucky reader will…
I’m officially being a vendor in a craft show at the end of this month. It is only my second show so I’m pretty nervous and overwhelmed by all the…
I am loving this geometric trend I’ve been seeing on Etsy lately. There’s something so simple, yet complex about geometric designs. They are popping up everywhere, from jewelry to home…
***CLOSED*** T H I S W E E K ‘ S G I V E A W A Y CUTE BIRD THROW PILLOW FROM JOOM! Tell us a…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] When I came across this tutorial on Pinterest I got excited because I love DIY projects when I already have all the materials I need in my house!…
Happy Friday! It doesn’t feel like Friday to me since my week has been so out of whack with traveling. But that makes it even better! I’m just about back…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] I can’t believe it’s July, let alone a week into it already! My trip home to Michigan really set me back with all the traveling and exhaustion it…
Happy 4th of July! I’m actually writing this on Wednesday (June 30th) so I really have no idea what I’m doing for the 4th! I would imagine something involving grilling…
It’s Friday! More importantly, the Friday before a three day weekend! I hope you all have a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend! Here are my five facts for…
Well today I am on my way to Michigan! I would be more excited if I wasn’t flying. Alone. With a layover. I’m not exactly the happiest passenger on the…
Ever since I got my first feather hair extensions I have had a style crush on feathers. A feather accessory can add style to any basic outfit. They are perfect…
***CLOSED*** The winner of last week’s giveaway is #10 out of 102, Kaytee! Congratulations! Look out for an e-mail soon! Thanks to everyone else for entering. T H I S W E…
It’s Friday! Too bad a.) I have to work tomorrow and b.) I’m sick! :[ I made some homemade chicken noodle soup last night but that did not do the…
Since moving at the beginning of this year, my studio space has been, dare I say, uninspiring. The spare room of our rental house is white-walled with brown curtains. Oh,…
I’m loving the nautical trend right now. Maybe it’s because I’m drawn to anything with stripes. Maybe it’s because my family did a lot of boating when I was growing…
The winner of last week’s giveaway is #17, Hannah Sullivan ! Congratulations! Look out for an e-mail from Jo ! T H I S W E E K ‘ S …
Today’s DIY project is painting mason jars your favorite color! I made mine turquoise. I love mason jars! They have an endless amount of uses and really just add an…
TGIF! I’m really looking forward to this weekend…..friends, the beach, and a DIY project I’m excited to share with you guys! But first, it’s time for Five Facts Friday! 1.)…
It is really taking me by surprise how gracious and friendly the blogging community is. Whether I host a giveaway, sponsor a giveaway, or win a giveaway, I’ve been getting…
This week’s Wish List Wednesday is a little different. It is not about something I wish to have, it is about a skill I wish to learn. I’m sad (and…
We’ve been having a lot of sunny days lately and it’s really getting me excited for summer. One of my favorite colors this season is yellow. It’s so bright and…
The winner of last week’s giveaway is #1 out of 150!! Congratulations to It’s Just Me! Look out for an e-mail from Rebecca! T H I S W E…
Have you heard about the 7 Day Push? Ashley, of After Nine to Five, created this awesome idea of taking one small step each week towards a better lifestyle. Weekly…
I thought Five Facts Friday would be a good way to help you guys get to know me! Some of my favorite blogs are personal, lifestyle blogs that really make…
I’m so excited for this tutorial! As you probably know from my Chalkboard Love post, I loooove chalkboard paint. I’m also really getting into planting flowers and herbs in cute…
Happy Wednesday! Here are some pretty things to make your day a little brighter! I realized I needed one of these when I wanted to make acheesecake this weekend! Swoon…
One of our usual weekend activities is bike riding. Our neighborhood is very bike-friendly and there are always yard sales going on to check out. I love where we live…
I’m so excited to partner with Rebbeca’s Soap Delicatessen for this next giveaway! She sent me some yummy soap and lotion samples and they are really wonderful. I have sensitive…
I have had a doily table runner laying around the house forever. It didn’t look right on our table so I didn’t know what to do with it. I ended…
When we had our housewarming party a friend of mine requested that my homemade guacamole be on the menu. (It’s kind of famous.) We were already planning on a Mediterranean…
I can’t believe it’s June. We are almost half way done with 2011 already! Wasn’t it just New Years? I guess I could blame time flying on California’s seasons (aka:…
I thought it would be fun to start a Wish List post every Wednesday! That way you guys get to see some cool things, and I can maybe curb my…
We got back late last night from San Francisco. I’m exhausted. It was quite the adventure, especially for me since I had no idea what to expect. I was surprised…
I have two exciting announcements to share today! The first one is the lucky giveaway winner of TheDreamyGiraffe’s print giveaway… Congratulations to entry #59 DisneyFan! You get to choose your…
We are leaving for San Francisco tomorrow! I have never been there before but every time I tell some one I’m going there for Memorial Day Weekend they get all…
One of my housewarming party hostess tasks was to make cupcakes! For Christmas last year my friend got me a mini cupcake maker (think waffle maker but with tiny cupcake…
The winner of last week’s adorable Owl Clutch giveaway from Cuore is……#237 out of a whopping 241! Congratulations Shanti! Look out for an e-mail from Mika! This week’s feature +…
For the past couple days my shop has been consumed with orders from my Heartsy feature. Filling order after order is such an amazing feeling! I’m so thankful that people…
Since my Heartsy feature is taking up most of my time, I have been away from blogging for two days. And I realized…I miss it (yes, already)! I know sometimes…
I hope you guys don’t mind that I’ll most likely be absent for the next few days. I have been lucky enough to be accepted to be featured on Heartsy…
The winner of last week’s giveaway is….#68 verdiana. Congrats lady! Lorrie will e-mail you and your Moustache Soup Mug set will be on its way! Today I have the cutest…
Today I have a tutorial that is SO quick and easy! As I mentioned in this House Love post, we have a housewarming party coming up. I’m hoping to find…
We are having a housewarming party soon, hence the house theme for my Love post this week! I’m loving all these house illustrations, they’re inspiring me to make some illustrations…
Well, I had planned on posting a homemade dog treat recipe, BUT they didn’t go over so well with the pup! :] So basically I wouldn’t recommend the recipe to…
I’m so happy to share this seller feature and giveaway with you guys! Lorrie, of LennyMud, is a quarky pottery genius in New York City. Her interview question answers are…
The lovely winner of my Robot Giveaway is…#9: msveronicas! Congrats Veronica! A Robot Love print and greeting card are all yours! xo.In other exciting news, I found out I’m going…
I am one of those not-so-good-at-watering-plants kind of girls, but I love plants at the same time. Makes no sense, right? Thankfully, terrariums allow you to add the airy, natural…
One reader will win an 8×10 Robot Love print and a Robot Love card from my shop! To Enter:1. Follow this blog.2. Comment here telling me you’ve done so! Extra…
I’m a huge fan of Sassandperil! I can’t wait to stop by her table at the local art show Patchwork. Her work is so adorable and inspiring, I’m so glad…
Happy Easter! Today I got to get dressed up and enjoy a fancy little brunch with my California family. Lately my favorite dress up outfit includes a patterned dress with...
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I’m so excited about this tutorial! I’ve gotten into the habit of collecting old picture frames from thrift stores and estate sales and I never know what to do with…
When I found out about Elsie and Emma’s Dream Job E-Course I knew I wanted to participate. Not only have I followed Elsie’s blog for years now, but it was…
This weekend I went to a cute little restaurant in Laguna Beach called The Cottage. I got an amazing Bloody Mary, and I loved it even more because it was…
I love making lists. I make one almost every day. It is the best way to keep my things to do in order and provides such a sense of productivity…
I’ve recently been playing at experimental fish-eye photography. Ok, that is making it sound way more serious than it is. Mostly it’s just goofing around with a cheap fish-eye camera…
It was a beautiful weekend here in California. We enjoyed some homemade pina colada’s, while sitting in the yard, soaking up the sun. We also did the finishing touches on…
Basically every time I go shopping for clothes, half the items hanging on my arm as I walk into the fitting room are black and white striped. I don’t know…
It’s finally here! I’m so happy to share this very special giveaway with you guys! Five amazing Etsy sellers have come together to offer one lucky winner the following items…
I am very happy to be participating in a the Ultimate Blog Party 2011, a FUN way of networking your blog and business with 1,000s of people! In order to…
I recently interviewed Christy of Wired Whimsy because not only is she a seller participating in my group giveaway on Monday, but she makes beautiful jewelry! It’s not very often…
I woke up this morning and quickly learned that for the first time in my three years on Etsy, I made the front page treasury. I FREAKED out. My BF…
Giving myself a pedicure is one of my favorite ways to spend my “me time.” It’s fun and relaxing, and having pretty feet is just a bonus! I rarely go…
As part of my Tuesday LOVE post series, I adore chalkboard. When I was in college, my roommate painted our old coffee table in chalkboard paint. Ever since, I thought…
Decorating our new place has been such a big part of my life for the past couple months. At first, I didn’t know where to start. I had a completely…
The day before my first art show, I realized that I had no pretty decor for my display table. I quickly tried to think of something I could make, with…
The other day some one told me I wore “funny” nail polish colors. I wasn’t sure how to respond because I like wearing nail polish colors that are…”funny.” My top…
I’m going to start to do a weekly series of themed posts based on one thing that I love. And most everyone knows that I LOVE turquoise, (it’s a bonus…
We recently moved into a new home, complete with a big yard for our terrier pup to run around in. Once I found myself with a yard that was a…
My latest style crush is feather hair extensions! (photo credit)I got my first one this past weekend and I’m in love. It’s seriously the fastest, easiest way to change up…
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Mrs Claus Christmas Card
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Spooky Bitch Halloween Card
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Treat Yourself Christmas Card
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Im Dreaming of a Pink Christmas Card
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Pine Lover Christmas Card
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