Art + Life Update

It's been almost a month since my last post, so I thought I'd share some photos of what I've been up to the past few weeks.

I made up these fun Rainbow in a Jar gifts for My Own Labels.

Perfect for St. Patrick's Day!

I finished my February #Sissyfit goal of running 20 miles + taking 2 Zumba classes per week. I still need to shop for my reward (new shoes!). This month my goal is to run 30 miles + Zumba twice a week. Still deciding on my March reward :)

Another fun project- I painted this cabinet door for the little tiki bar

James and I built in our living room.

I just finished a new painting, "Adventure Awaits".

Prints will be added to my Etsy shop soon!

This week I am getting ready for James' 30th birthday party and also finishing up some more ongoing art and craft projects.

I hope to have some exciting new things to share here soon!

Peace, Rachel

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!

Love Sweet Love... and Free Shipping!

Happy Friday! I just wanted to let you know that I am offering free domestic shipping through February 11th.  Use coupon code: sweetlove at checkout.

I've got lots of colorful cards for Valentine's Day as well as a few brand new art prints. Be sure to check it out! Shop Now >>

SissyFit Challenge

At the beginning of this month my sister, Teresa and I started our own fitness challenge called SissyFit. We set a one month goal to run a combined 75 miles (I ran 30 miles, she ran 45) and chose a special reward for meeting our goal. Since she lives on the east coast, we tracked our progress together using the Nike+ App and Instagram.

Yesterday I completed my goal of 30 miles for the month of January! I ran 6 miles per week and also attended a Zumba class once a week. The running was hard, Zumba was fun, and I'm excited to wear my new tie-dye sports bra from Free People (rewards are great!) They also have a new line of pretty yoga clothing called FP Movement (I ordered these shorts to wear swing dancing.)

My new goal for February is to attend two Zumba classes every week with my friend Whitney (yay for fun exercise!) and jog 20 miles (5 miles per week). Teresa's goal is to run another 45 miles!

My February reward will be a new pair of running shoes and an arm band for my iphone. Can't wait!

New Prints!

I recently finished two new paintings and now have prints available for purchase in my Etsy shop! The first is my new favorite. Painting rainbow color explosions is lots of fun.

 Freak Out!

Available in both 8x10 and 11x14 sizes.

I also created a Seattle rendition of "My Heart Belongs In...". (see my original Portland print here). I had fun with this one, adding in lots of 'Seattle' things (can you spot the salmon, umbrella and coffee cup?)

My Heart Belongs In Seattle, Washington

Available in both 8x10 and 11x14 sizes.