It’s almost here – Dec. 16! How will you celebrate? I’ve been enjoying nods to Jane Austen all year – here’s my post today over at my author blog with links to ways you might get your Jane Austen on, too! Poetry Friday – Cheers to Jane Austen! – Robyn Hood Black… The Jane Austen House over in England has offered many online gems.
On Instagram (artsylettersgifts) and in my Etsy listing, I have a short video of the making of this glass cabochon ornament. The image is based on the circa 1810 sketch Cassandra Austen made of her beloved sister.
My favorite Jane Austen novel is Pride and Prejudice – what’s yours?
Happy World Card Making Day 2025 – October 4! I’ve been busy in the studio making handcrafted cards featuring authentic vintage elements, my own art, vintage rubber stamp and letterpress block impressions, and antique illustrations. I’m starting to get them listed in my Etsy shop, with many more on the way. (If you live in the SC Lowcountry, you can find some at The Beaufort Emporium as well.)
I love thinking that something I’ve created might serve as a tangible way for one human being to connect with another, perhaps bringing a smile. I’ve kept a zillion cards over the years myself!
My new cards are 5X7, made using archival cardstock with matching envelopes.
Here’s to cards of all kinds, especially handmade ones – from crumpled crayon masterpieces to professionally designed individual works of art. Maybe today’s a good day to make one of your own, and make someone else’s day?
For a history of greeting cards from ancient Chinese and Egyptian traditions to 15th-century European printed ones to Victorian Valentines and Christmas cards, visit the Greeting Card Association at https://www.greetingcard.org/history.
Happy Halloween! This fetching little black kitty on a stack of books with a vintage Swarovski crystal would also make a great stocking stuffer, just sayin’…
With every order this month, I’m including a vintage playing card featuring an old September illustration from Harper’s – just for fun! Hope your September is ushering in cool breezes and colorful inspirations.
