What are you planning on doing to appreciate a special mom in your life this Mother's Day?
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
New Cards!
We've added a few more things to Etsy - we'll have a bunch more Happy Mother's Day cards in the next couple days so make sure to take a look!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Rococo Style
Just for fun, and for those of you not familiar, I wanted to do a post about Rococo and what it means to us.
In short, Rococo is an art movement originating in France in the 18th century and is distinguished by it’s movement away from symmetry and movement towards use of different materials such as shellwork and foliage. The result was much more ornate, florid and playful art, architecture and design. It directly followed the Baroque period and it's heavy, dark colors and styles.
We love this idea - in with the old, out with the new. The idea of a new way of expressing yourself in a colorful and playful way. This period in history manifested itself in many ways - from art to jewelry to furniture and clothes.
We like to think of Handmade by Rococo as originating with this idea and an added modern twist. Still playful and colorful but with modern aesthetics in mind.
Like this Amy Butler wallpaper
Or this necklace
We're excited to make products that have flourishes of style but also simple aesthetics. We want all our products to be handmade with care so that you know you are getting a one of a kind item. It was these principles that brought Handmade by Rococo into existence. Be on the lookout for more to come, not just in paper goods but other handmade products as well!
It's neat to think that all styles - not matter how old or seemingly antiquated - come back around again. What do you think? What is your favorite art style? What do you wish would come back in style?
If I used your picture and didn't give credit, please send an e-mail and I will add it right away!
In short, Rococo is an art movement originating in France in the 18th century and is distinguished by it’s movement away from symmetry and movement towards use of different materials such as shellwork and foliage. The result was much more ornate, florid and playful art, architecture and design. It directly followed the Baroque period and it's heavy, dark colors and styles.
We love this idea - in with the old, out with the new. The idea of a new way of expressing yourself in a colorful and playful way. This period in history manifested itself in many ways - from art to jewelry to furniture and clothes.
We like to think of Handmade by Rococo as originating with this idea and an added modern twist. Still playful and colorful but with modern aesthetics in mind.
Like this Amy Butler wallpaper
Or this necklace
Necklace
Or this elegant but fun room
It's neat to think that all styles - not matter how old or seemingly antiquated - come back around again. What do you think? What is your favorite art style? What do you wish would come back in style?
If I used your picture and didn't give credit, please send an e-mail and I will add it right away!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Woad are we!
This past Saturday, Bonnie and I spent the Day in Elysian Park with 50 other people learning the craft of woad from Master Woader Denise (who flew in from France!). We signed up for the workshop through one of our favorite craft venues French General. What a great experience we had!
We started the day at the French General Store
And moved to the park where Denise gave us a lecture on the history of woad and woaders. The white balance on my camera was not set right and all of my pictures came out with a blue tint to them. It was very appropriate for the day!
Then we moved on to the dye vats and spent hours dying anything we could! Here is what we started with
The dying process
Woad dyed items hanging to dry. The blues that woad makes are so pretty!
The end result
And then back to French General for some relaxing and Lillet! We are wearing our newly dyed scarves, which started out as pure white! The Master Woader herself complimented us on what a nice color it came out.
And to finish it off, a newly dyed Irish Tea Towel converted into a table cloth for my back patio
The best part of the day was watching how each time we put fabric in the dye vat it came out a new and equally gorgeous shade of blue. I tried my hardest to get the deepest richest blues I could and I think I succeeded! And amazingly, you can dye pretty much anything you can think of! Bonnie and I bought some woad pigment to take home with us - I can't wait to have our own woad dying day!
In other news, we added a few new items to our etsy store. Check them out!
LOVE Card
Skull Postcard
We started the day at the French General Store
And moved to the park where Denise gave us a lecture on the history of woad and woaders. The white balance on my camera was not set right and all of my pictures came out with a blue tint to them. It was very appropriate for the day!
Then we moved on to the dye vats and spent hours dying anything we could! Here is what we started with
The dying process
Woad dyed items hanging to dry. The blues that woad makes are so pretty!
The end result
And then back to French General for some relaxing and Lillet! We are wearing our newly dyed scarves, which started out as pure white! The Master Woader herself complimented us on what a nice color it came out.
And to finish it off, a newly dyed Irish Tea Towel converted into a table cloth for my back patio
The best part of the day was watching how each time we put fabric in the dye vat it came out a new and equally gorgeous shade of blue. I tried my hardest to get the deepest richest blues I could and I think I succeeded! And amazingly, you can dye pretty much anything you can think of! Bonnie and I bought some woad pigment to take home with us - I can't wait to have our own woad dying day!
In other news, we added a few new items to our etsy store. Check them out!
LOVE Card
Skull Postcard
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Step one!
IT'S OFFICIAL! Handmade by Rococo has made its first sale, an international sale no less!Oh the wondrous world of the internet!
Please take a look at the lovely Etsy page my partner in crime created whenever you have a chance. Perhaps you will find a card you fancy.
Monday, April 4, 2011
New Etsy Store!
Bonnie and I got together this weekend to start making samples of our paper products. We had a ton of fun! Here is our mess
Bonnie got a little obsessed with the fortune cookie stamp. As did I! I can't wait to leave this business card with someone with my own personal note in the paper strip! Who would you send this postcard to and what would it say?
And the big news is: we opened our very own Etsy store! Check it out when you have a chance!! There are a only a few things listed now but we are working on new creations to go up soon. Send us an email if you see something on the blog not listed and we will be sure to get it up (or even if you have a specific request). You can search for us at HandmadebyRococo or here is the link:
HandmadebyRococo Etsy Store
We'd love to hear your feedback about what you like and / or dislike! More to come!
Bonnie got a little obsessed with the fortune cookie stamp. As did I! I can't wait to leave this business card with someone with my own personal note in the paper strip! Who would you send this postcard to and what would it say?
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| Fortune Cookie Business Card |
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| Fortune Cookie Postcard |
We also made a few other greeting cards that I think came out really well
And the big news is: we opened our very own Etsy store! Check it out when you have a chance!! There are a only a few things listed now but we are working on new creations to go up soon. Send us an email if you see something on the blog not listed and we will be sure to get it up (or even if you have a specific request). You can search for us at HandmadebyRococo or here is the link:
HandmadebyRococo Etsy Store
We'd love to hear your feedback about what you like and / or dislike! More to come!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Getting our paper on
TODAY is a big day, my first purchase to get our paper products a-rollin.
Much care and consideration will go into the selection of stamps, paper and inks purchased.
Then it is on to creative time. Please check in over the next few days as we should have some fun new post available for your viewing pleasure!
Remember, we would love for you to let us know what you think! Comments, suggestions, and opinions are always welcome!
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