I'm Teaching A Tie-Dye Scarf Class!

For those of you who know me or have followed Camp Smartypants since the beginning, you know how much I love tie-dye. It's been my dream to be able to offer tie-dye classes for years and I'm finally able to do it with the help of Molly Muriel Apothecary in Milwaukie, Oregon!

Below is the class description and details on how to register. I hope you can join me!

TIE-DYE SCARF CLASS:

Discover the fun of tie-dye and make your own scarf for fall! Each student will be provided one white jersey scarf to dye. Rachel will demonstrate a variety of different tying methods and walk you through the steps of tie-dye. Lots of dye colors will be available to choose from, so you’re sure to make a scarf you will love!

Note: Because tie-dye is a 24 hour process, you will take your dyed scarf home in a plastic bag with simple washing instructions.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
Tie-dye can be a messy process, so please come wearing clothes/shoes you wouldn’t mind getting permanent dye on. Plastic aprons and gloves will be available for student use.

When: Thursday, November 13th from 6-8pm
Where: Molly Muriel Apothecary, 11049 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie, Oregon
Ages: 12+
Cost: $30.00 per student

*Pre-payment is required. Email info@mollymuriel.com with your class request and we will email you back an invoice which you can pay through Paypal. Once your payment is received your spot in the workshop will be held.

Paint Your Art Out

Hi! Just dropping in to let you know that I will be participating in the upcoming Paint Your Art Out - Art Show & Sell. I'll have four original paintings for sale. Including these two brand new watercolors.

Come to the show opening this Saturday, September 6th, 6-8pm

Olympic Mills, 107 SE Washington Street, Portland, OR

New! Summer Greeting Cards

Hey there! I just got back from a relaxing mini vacation. I spent yesterday with Lindsay (from A Wooden Nest) at her Dad's house in Mill City, OR. We ate delicious pizza, swam in an ice cold river, and relaxed in the sun. It was the perfect day!

Today I'm back home and back to work. I've just finished two new greeting card designs inspired by summer. The first is "Let's Luau!" – perfect for birthdays, anniversaries or any other summer celebration...

Let's Luau - $4.00 each

These pink flamingos are true "Love Birds." A fun, unique card for weddings, anniversaries or Valentines!

Love Birds - $4.00 each

Visit my Etsy shop to snatch up your favorite.

Father's Day is coming soon!

Camp Smartypants Shop

Hi- I just wanted to post a reminder that Father's Day is coming up soon! The last day to order cards in time to give to deal ol' Dad is June 10th, so be sure to place your order soon. XO, Rachel

Adventures In Making

I'm excited to announce a brand new collaboration I've started with my friend Alison, of So There. Adventures In Making is our new blog devoted to crafters, designers and artistic types of all sorts. We post about DIY projects, recipes, creative business advice, our favorite tools and techniques and more! Be sure to check out our brand new website.

I also invite you to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

3 Day Sale! All Holiday Items are 20% Off!

I can't believe it's November! The holiday season has officially begun and to celebrate I'm have a special sale in my Etsy shop! Now through November 3rd all items in the Christmas & Holiday section are 20% off! Don't miss this great opportunity to save on colorful greeting card packs and brand new gift tags!

Merry Christmas - Set of 10 Gift Tags

These gift tags feature illustrations from my new Merry Christmas card. They are printed and hand cut by me and only available in a limited quantity!

Christmas Cat - set of 10 gift tags

All holiday greeting cards are sold as both single cards and packs of 6 (with envelopes).

Merry Christmas - set of 6 cards w/ envelopes

Holiday Peace Bird - set of 6 cards w/ envelopes

Have A Hippy Holiday - set of 6 cards w/ envelopes

Happy Holidays from Portland, OR - set of 6 cards w/ envelopes

Woodland Critters

This weekend I updated my Etsy shop with a bunch of new goodies. First I wanted to share this new 8x10 print, Woodland Critters with matching Woodland Scout Badges!

Woodland Critters 8x10 Print

Scout Badges - Woodland Collection

I also have a new iPhone Case (also available for the iPod touch and Samsung Galaxy S4) and Throw Pillow available in my Society6 shop! All Society6 pillows now come with the option of indoor or outdoor fabric! Plus get free shipping when you spend $50 or more.

Woodland Critters iPhone Case

Woodland Critters Throw Pillow

Summer Print Sale!

Hi! Just wanted to let you all know that I'm having a Summer Print Sale in my Etsy shop! Save 20% on all art prints now through August 21....

New iPhone Cases from Society6!

I finally sat down and added some new designs to my Society6 shop! Check out these new iPhone cases and more here.

New Birthday Card Design!

I just added a brand new birthday card to my Etsy shop! Hand drawn by me, I had fun creating this geometric design.

Available for purchase here.

Tree Hugging Hazelnut Cocoa!

Fun news today! I drove up to Vancouver, WA this morning to see samples of my first licensing deal with McSteven's Gourmet Gifts. They have transformed my Portland art print into adorable packaging for three new flavors of cocoa! Chocolandia, Tree Hugging Hazelnut and Rose City Vanilla Bean!

McSteven's Gourmet Cocoa is all natural and made locally in Vancouver, WA. Arriving soon at your local Portland grocery store - see keep an eye out!

Tie-Dye Garland

I've been making up lots of new tie-dye garlands and peace sign bracelets in preparation for the Crafty Wonderland Spring Sale this Saturday. 

 If you are in Portland on May 11 be sure to stop by the Convention Center for some crafty shopping! This year's show will feature a brand new wedding section and real cats wearing bow ties. Come by my booth #77 and say hello.

Rock-A-Bye Prints

I've added two adorable new "Rock-A-Bye" prints to my Etsy shop!

Perfect for a child's nursery.

Available in both 8x10 and 11x14 sizes.

Crafty Wonderland + Other News

Come one! Come all! To the Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Spring Sale!

I will be there on Saturday, May 11 selling my colorful art, cards and other handmade goodies. If you live in Portland, be sure to stop by and pick up a Mother's Day gift!

The sale will also include a new wedding section AND real live (and adoptable) kittens wearing bow ties! Don't miss it!

In other news, Camp Smartypants cards are now sold coast to coast! If you live in Englewood, New Jersey be sure to stop into Pretty In Pink, a spa and party place for girls!

Here in Portland, you can now find my cards at the independent, neighborhood bookstore, Broadway Books located on NE Broadway.

Mom & Dad Cards

Happy April! Hope you all had a wonderful Easter. We had our first weekend of beautiful weather here in Portland. And it was also the first weekend in over two weeks that I've been feeling good! (I've been dealing with a painful pinched nerve in my neck. Ouch!)

I've added two new cards to my Etsy shop!

Mother's Day is right around the corner with Father's Day quick to follow.

I'm also having a Spring Sale the entire month of April! Select items are up to 40% off! Be sure to check it out.

New Scout Badges!

I'm excited to finally have some brand new Scout Badge sets in my Etsy shop! 

 Craft Collection includes my favorite (and essential) crafting supplies: paint, scissors, needle and thread and most importantly, glitter!

Wanderlust Collection couldn't be more girly and fun! Includes the adventure essentials: a vintage trailer, adorable owl, wildflower and a butterfly.

Adventure Awaits!

"Adventure Awaits" print is now available in my Etsy Shop!

Sizes: 8x10 and 11x14

A Few More New Cards!

I added a few more new card designs to my Etsy shop!

 (To The Happy Family)

(Have A Rainbow Day!)

Just a reminder: I'm offering free shipping from my Etsy shop through February 11th with coupon code: sweetlove

Also Society6 is offering free shipping through February 10th.

Have a great weekend! Peace, Rachel

Rock-A-Bye Greetings

I've been working on some 'baby' themed greeting card designs lately and recently finished these pretty Rock-A-Bye designs. Inspired by Lewis Carroll, I illustrated my own version of the Rocking Horsefly said to live Through the Looking Glass...

(Rock-A-Bye Pink)

 "It's made entirely of wood, and gets about by swinging itself from branch to branch. It lives on sap and sawdust." ~ Lewis Carroll

(Rock-A-Bye Blue)

Available for purchase in my Etsy shop.

New Website

Over the past month I've been working on redesigning my website, CampSmartypants.com and am excited to announce it's finally finished! I had a lot of fun illustrating the home page. I wanted to create a World of Camp Smartypants!

In addition to the new design, there is lots of new info about me and my work. Be sure to check out my new F.A.Q. page, my current list of Retailers, and the Wholesale information page. I also designed a full gallery of my products that all link to my Etsy shop. Check it out!