July Update and Current Projects

Hoping your summer has gotten off to a good start.  Ours has been busy but fun.  We have been busy with caricature wine glasses, illustrations and mixed media projects just to name a few.  We have added 4 new illustrated greeting cards to our Etsy Shop (click here) so be sure to stop by.

We've added them as individual sets and now offer them in assorted sets  :D  And we are busy working on new illustrations for the fall and holiday season.

We have also been busy pinning on Pinterest, the newest way to share our passion for art and creativity for special occasions and everyday living.  You can follow us on http://www.pinterest.com/crystalpeacestd

Looking for a great deal on our creations?  Then join us on Facebook (click here) where we share coupon codes, sample sales and promotions.  We have a giveaway going on right now for a Free Caricature Wine glass.  Stop by to see the details.

Share and share alike, help us get the word out about our studio and inspirational art.  :)  

Wishing you a beautiful day :)

Photography Inspired by Etsy

Recently we have been working on making our photography more etsy friendly.  We've come across some great tutorials on making an easy white background using a cardboard box and white foam posterboard, we decided to use a little simpler approach.

Using only 2 same size foam poster boards, we scored one board about 1/3 of the way from one edge and only on one side being very careful not to score all the way through to the other side.

Then we folded along the score and placed the folded poster on top of the first flat poster on a solid table. 

We then proceeded to place our items strategically on the poster and voila, white background.  It did help to have the poster facing the large window.  Noon light seems to work best for these shots as late afternoon light has a more "gold" affect on our photos.  Add to that any number of photoshop type programs and effects and voila, you've got a great photo! 

The best thing about this approach is that I can clip both posters together and slide them inside a safe location until the next time I need them.  They take virtually no additional space.

Want to see more like this?  Just visit my shop at Crystal Peace Studio on Etsy :) 

And feel free to send me a convo, I'd love to create something special for you!

Getting Ready for Father's Day - Men's Necktie Eyeglass Case

As an artist and crafter I love finding ideas on how to create crafty new items out of old things and then share the idea.  :)  Here's one I found for Father's Day that takes an old necktie and gives it new life!

It's from guest blogger, Laura on "A Law Student's Journey" blog.  :)  Enjoy!

A Law Student's Journey: {Guest Blogger} Men's Necktie Eyeglass Case: Hi! My name is Laura and I'm excited to be guest posting today from Olive and Love ! I love diy projects, thrifting, upcycling and being c...