Unique LA Show

Hi All!

I have been swamped preparing for the Unique LA show this past weekend. The show was a success on so many levels. I made some new friends, some new connections in the industry and also some new customers :) Since the show, I've been updating my shop with a ton of new items for sale for Christmas so be sure to check it out http://www.etsy.com/shop/lkay Thank you again to my boyfriend for all the support, the help, the late nights and dealing with me lol. Also a big shout out to my friends for helping me and for the support at the show! I'm very lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful people.

Just Because

I made this as a valentines card for my boyfriend, but never got around to posting it. He's the bees knees and that's that!

Finished Fox Stationary Set

Finally Finished with the fox stationary set! This is also available on my shop as a PDF that you can purchase and print out at home : ) http://www.etsy.com/listing/82546105/fox-stationary-pdf

My Etsy Shop Is Open!

Woohoo! It's been a busy time for me, so I had to at least get things up. Right now the shop looks a bit sad with only one item for sale, but I'm working on getting more items for sale. Up next to appear in the shop windows are a downloadable Fox themed stationary set, and the "You fill me with warm thoughts" card. I'll keep you folks posted as I get more items up.


http://etsy.com/shop/lkay

Thanks again for all the support!
laurenkay

Fall Pattern Preview

Hello! I'm making some progress on the fox stationary set, but in the mean time here is a pattern that I'm going to feature as a note card set ( and possibly a spiral notebook ). I hope you folks like it! Sorry to keep posting previews, and nothing in the shop yet, but I appreciate the feed back and the support.

-Lauren Kay

Foxy Preview

This is part of what will be a PDF download stationary set. This is going to be the first available item for sale on my etsy site, but since the set includes a lot, you'll just have to settle for an adorable preview in the mean time! The set will include a letter head template, sticker sheet template, and envelope template. Also, I'll be posting a free download-able book mark of this little guy soon, so keep your eyes peeled.

Is It Halloween Yet?

In all seriousness, I love Halloween! It's the kick start to the most wonderful time of the year. My boyfriend and I have even compiled a list of movies we will try our best to get through during the month of October (although I may insist we watch a few before then). Any suggestions for movies that are not on the list? The list was so epic, I had to add the handwritten version he created!

Alicia Doodle

A doodle I did of my friend Alicia! She is known for wearing a ton of layers, but always looks adorable. I'm sad that we won't be working together after this week, but I am so happy for her to be moving onto greater things! Good luck Alicia, we'll miss you!

You Fill Me With Warm Thoughts

Hello again,

It's been a loonnggg long time hehe, but I'm finally catching up with life enough to start posting again. I'm going to be posting quiet a bit as I try to prep for craft fairs, and re-vamping my Etsy site. Here is a preview of things to come! Let me know what you think! I'll be posting again soon.

-Lkay

Craft Fair!

Hey folks!

I've recently participated in a craft fair, where I sold a series of Christmas ornaments. It was really fun, and a lot of work! The fair was held at my work, and I think it was a great success! There were a lot of really neat booths and talented artists. I'm so ready for the holidays, and with Thanksgiving next week, looks like I'm ready just in time. : )



TTFN!
Lauren Kay

Dressing up Glass Candle Holders

Hooray! The first post of many! Enjoy!!


First and foremost, please only use this pattern with candles that are in glass. Such as Glade candles. As you hopefully know...paper is flammable.

So I designed this pattern because I love candles, and I always buy Glade Candles at the grocery store. I don't really find them very pretty to just place in the middle of a table either. On the bright side, they are inexpensive and smell great! Also, this is a fun way to dress up your home for a party, or the holidays. Hand made IS always better.

(Click on Image to enlarge)


Materials:
1.)Scissors
2.)Glue stick
3.)Super glue or hot glue gun
4.)Two pieces of Large Scrapbook paper, any pattern

Step One!
Fold each piece of paper in half and cut down the fold. Repeat this until you have 16 squares from each sheet (totaling 32 squares from both).

Step two!
Using your glue stick, glue two squares together. This way the pattern appears on both sides. You will want to make 11 squares all together. There will be extras, which is nice in case there are any mishaps.

Step three!
Use the guide to make sure the folds are correct. With one square (a.), fold diagonally so that opposite corners touch (b.). Reopen the square, and then take the corner on the right side and fold to the center. Repeat this on the left side (c.) and this should now be looking like a kite. Flip the paper over now. Take the smallest point and fold up to the middle (d.). Repeat this 10 more times.

Step four!
With your super glue (I prefer super glue because it creates less of a mess and less chances of me getting burned) or hot glue gun, put a pea sized drop of glue on the right corner of one piece. Then place another piece in the fold, press and hold until the glue feels like it's dried. Do this until you have glued all the pieces together and they are overlapping in a way that looks like a semi circle.
The final part of this step is to over lap the two end pieces and secure with glue, this will make a crown shape and will finish this craft.

Here are a few Examples of what different papers, or different sizes of the same pattern can make. I made some matching napkin rings. You could make a whole themed table scape with this pattern.