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Last Minute Shopping Made Easy

Dec 17, 2014

Yes, I know, I never post “ads,” but I was so happy with how these Great Blue Heron linocut printed shirts came out, I just had to show them off to you.  And while I’m showing them off, why not give you a chance to grab one (or two) for a gift.  The ink is dry and they are ready to mail.  You can ask for custom orders at this point, but they won’t be done by Christmas.  These in the pictures below are ready to go today… first requested, first served.

Normally my black ink shirts are $25 for short-sleeves and $30 for long-sleeves.  The Great Blue Heron is my only two-block process which takes and extra day of printing, so they cost $5 more.  But I think you’ll agree they are worth it.  If you want one, email me right away at byrdcallstudio@gmail.com and tell me which style, size and color you want.  You will get the actual shirt in the photo (unless someone requests it before you.)  I’ll send you an online safe credit card invoice from Propay.com and that just takes a minute.  Then the shirt(s) go in the mail.  If you are requesting from Maryland, I must add 6% tax, and if I’m mailing it as opposed to you picking it up, I’ll add $4.00.  OK, here are the available shirts:

Men’s (Unisex) Short-sleeve: 

Ladies Short-sleeve: 

Ladies Long-sleeve: 

and for Youth/Child Sizes: 

 

And in case you are wondering, I have hundreds of other shirts in other designs, but if your brain is as frazzled as mine, I thought you might benefit from a simple one-design choice.  And, it’s a lot more fun to get a hand-printed gift from a local artist, than a Walmart special. Try to relax and breathe.  (Actually, that advice was for me.)  Happy Holidays to you all!

 

 

Open Studio: Old Friends, New Friends, Cookies, and Mead

Dec 9, 2014

The first week-end in December brings the Carroll County Artists Studio Tour. Nearly a dozen local artists open their studios to the public to visit, purchase gifts, and learn about the various arts being creating in our community.  This was my fourth year as a participating artist.  We had about 50 visitors Saturday and about 30 on Sunday.

I like Open Studio because I don’t have to pack bins and load the van, nor unload and set up at a satellite location.  All I really have to do is “clean house” (studio), make things visually accessible, and bake cookies.  Since so many of you asked, here is the recipe for the most popular cookie on the plate: Swiss Cinnamon Crisps.  I added sliced almonds on top of mine in the egg wash. (I’ve got to make more , since you all ate mine.) 😉

 

Can you still buy shirts or yarn before the holidays?  Yes. I still have lots of shirts (hand-printed and silk-screened) which I can mail in plenty of time for the holidays.  If you are nearby, we can arrange a drop-in visit.  Email me at byrdcallstudio@gmail.com or call 410-549-4889.  Or check out my “buy-it-now” shop at Byrdcall on Etsy.  And here is a very special offer just for you blog readers.  If you order anything I offer on Etsy before Jan.31, 2015, use the discount code BYRDCALLBLOGREADER when you check-out and 10% will be deducted from your purchase.  (That will definitely defray any postage charged.)  But, mum’s the word–this is a special just for you.

I found time over the weekend to weave on my Inkle Loom (which I haven’t done in ages).  Here I am making the rya yarn barrettes that I often wear.  They have long yarn which I like because it looks like I have mini “dreads” in multi-colors.  When I finish making them into barrettes, I’ll post them in my etsy shop.  This week as time permits, I’ll bring the etsy shop up to date with listing of the actual sizes and colors of all shirts on hand. [To see the link on etsy Click here.]

I hope you are all finding a little time to breathe and enjoy friends and family during the holiday season.  It can be pretty tough when we don’t.  I have to keep reminding myself of that.

Cheers!  Feel free to add comments below!