Merrill
IVY LANE DESIGNS
original art and handmade goodness
My name is Merrill, and I'm an East Coast girl bent on bringing more beauty and happiness into our daily lives through my art. Ivy Lane Designs is my imaginative outlet. When I'm not painting and crafting for my Ivy Lane Designs Etsy shop, I'm busy raising my two kids and making a home in the pretty Pennsylvania countryside near Philadelphia.
I paint, and also rescue recyclables, such as discarded cardboard, and turn them into fabulous notebooks and colorful jewelry. Old crayons become new fun shapes and matchboxes turn into party favor wows that will make your guests feel appreciated on your special day.
If you want something really bright and creative, keep checking back here. I introduce new things all the time, and customize for parties and special sentiments. As always, special orders are accepted with glee.
Art came early to me - I've illustrated four children's books, and written and edited professionally. Now that I paint and create handmade goodness fulltime instead, I'm delighted that some of my designs have caught the eye of editors at Bride's Magazine, Alternative Press Magazine and the many wonderful bloggers who have featured the items I have for sale. Scroll down to * F E A T U R E D * for an extensive list.
© 2006 All products, photography, graphics, text and copy are the property of Ivy Lane Designs, LLC.
* T R E A S U R I E S *
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/search/ivylanedesigns
* F E A T U R E D *
House Beautiful, Real Simple, Brides and many more!
I stopped updating this list in June of 2011 because I ran out of room (Etsy limits me to 20,000 characters).
:: Green Weddings @
http://greatgreenwedding.com/blog/2011/06/upcycled-matchbox-wedding-favors-in-hot-pink-and-lime-green/
:: Tolland Patch @
http://tolland.patch.com/articles/route-74-bridge-discussions-town-meetings-and-the-109th-birthday-of-animal-crackers
:: Celebrate Green @
http://www.celebrategreen.net/blog/gifts/easter-11-gifts
:: Dead Cool @
http://www.deadcoolshop.com/pop-culture/smashing-things/ivy-lane-designs/
:: Kraftwork @
http://kraftworkinkitsch.com/2011/04/11/current-addictions-april/
:: Greenwala @
http://www.greenwala.com/profiles/elena-lipson/blog/14899-Eco-Friendly-And-Oh-So-Cute-Easter-Goodies
:: My Little Chickadee @
http://www.mylittlechickblog.com/2011/04/etsy-shopping-guide-easter-basket-finds.html
:: Green Muze @
http://www.greenmuze.com/green-your/kids/3731-recycled-crayon-cookies.html
:: Eco Trend Hunter @
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-cookie-crayons
:: Nylon Mag @
http://nylonmag.com/nylonblogs/blog/2011/04/01/bright-future/
:: Orlo Subito it @
http://orlosubitoit.blogspot.com/2011/03/for-wedding-original-ideas.html
:: The Fancy @
http://www.thefancy.com/things/237020083/FORTUNE-COOKIE-CRAYONS-Party-Pack-of-Twenty-20-by-ivylanedesigns
:: Green Tea at Midnight @
http://greenteaatmidnight.blogspot.com/2011/03/organization-102.html
:: Etcetorize @
http://etcetorize.blogspot.com/2011/03/hidden-treasures-days-of-disco.html
:: Moo Bee Tees @
http://moobeetees.blogspot.com/2011/03/today-is-my-birthday.html
:: Kim's Kandy Kreations @
http://kimskandykreations.blogspot.com/2011/03/sweet-birthday-party.html
:: Hase Haus @
http://hasehaus.blogspot.com/2011/03/springtime-rehearsal-dinner.html
:: Omiyage @
http://omiyageblogs.blogspot.com/2011/03/today-were-loving-sweet-treats.html
:: Jack and Izzy @
http://jackandizzy.blogspot.com/2011/03/easter-on-etsy.html
:: Wed Loft @
http://www.weddingwindow.com/blog/2011/02/18/etsy-eye-candy-purple-perfection/
:: The Tote Trove @
http://thetotetrove.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-etsy-buys-and-little-surprise.html
:: The Book Hostess @
http://www.thebookhostess.com/blog/2011/2/11/be-my-valentine-party-ideas.html
:: The Mommy Blog @
http://cjrthemommyblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/day-2-green-tip-tuesday-giveaway.html
:: The Magic of Cute @
http://missfluffyscutemagic.blogspot.com/2011/02/etsy-favorites.html
:: Tasha Bear @
http://tashabearr.blogspot.com/2011/02/yummy.html
:: Cashon & Co. @
http://cashonandcompany.blogspot.com/2011/02/glass-houses.html
:: Simple Oasis @
http://www.simpleoasis.com/note-to-self-take-a-mind-full-vacation
:: Ladies of the Grove @
http://ladiesofthegrove.blogspot.com/2011/02/tiny-books-from-etsy.html
:: 1001 Hochzeiten @
http://www.1001hochzeiten-blog.de/2011/01/23/gastgeschenke-zum-selbermachen/
:: The Mommy Blog @
http://cjrthemommyblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/day-2-green-tip-tuesday-giveaway.html
:: Felicia Kramer @
http://feliciakramer.blogspot.com/2011/01/treasury-app-for-your-blog-and-three.html
:: Wild Apple Design @
http://wildappledesign.blogspot.com/2011/01/treasury-tuesday-honoring-dreams-thanks.html
:: Babble @
http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2011/01/17/mlk-quotes-martin-luther-king-quotes-inspire-the-family-year-long/
:: Incredible Things @
http://www.incrediblethings.com/home/ivy-lane-designs-recycled-journals/
:: Philadelphia City Paper @
http://citypaper.net/blogs/criticalmass/2010/12/09/coveted-an-etsydelphia-holiday-gift-guide-supplement/
:: Indie Fixx @
http://indiefixx.com/2010/12/16/handmade-holidays-gift-guide-stocking-stuffers/
:: Tracey Knits @
http://www.traceyknits.com/2010/12/geekly-weekly-blah-blah-blah.html
:: Kid Independent @
http://kidindependent.com/2010/12/oddball-alphabet-the-letter-s/
:: Wedding Bee @
http://www.weddingbee.com/2010/12/06/wedding-related-kids-gifts/
:: Newport Nuptials @
http://newportnuptials.blogspot.com/2010/12/entertainging-kiddos.html
:: Momformation @
http://blogs.babycenter.com/products_and_prizes/etsy-find-toys-toys-toys/
:: The Blessed Life @
http://cait-theblessedlife.blogspot.com/
Green Marketing TV @
:: http://www.greenmarketing.tv/2010/11/29/how-to-start-a-green-toy-business/
No Borders Magazine @
:: http://www.nobordersmagazine.org/2010/11/arte-viaggi-su-etsy-diari/
Elsage Designs @
:: http://elsagedesigns.com/2010/11/13/sustainable-saturday-is-back/
Inspiration Avenue @
:: http://inspiration-avenue-team.blogspot.com/2010/11/weekly-challenge-november-8.html
Design by Cassandra @
http://designbycassandra.blogspot.com/2010/11/etsy-treasury-rent-la-vie-boheme.html
:: Green Groove @
http://greenopolis.com/goblog/green-groove/fabulous-and-recycled-pop-art-collectibles-ivy-lane-designs
:: Mr. Gnome's Green Blog @
http://mrgnomesgreenblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/spooktacular-upcycled-halloween-decor.html
:: Babble @
http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2010/09/27/crayola-crayons-recycled-arts-crafts-kids-ideas/
:: BRIDES Magazine - June 2010 (matchbox goodies)
:: Today's Adventure @
http://www.todays-adventure.com/2010/09/i-heart-banned-books.html
:: Cara's @
http://carasscrapnstampart.blogspot.com/2010/09/friday-favorites-from-etsy-jackson.html
:: 3 Chicks and a Happy Hoarder @
http://threechicksvintage.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-treasury-reduce-reuse-recycle.html
:: Mammalicious Finds @
http://mammaliciousfinds.blogspot.com/2010/09/ivy-lane-designs-back-to-school-finds.html
:: Natural Home @
http://www.naturalhomemagazine.com/leafy-greens/take-note-sustainable-notebooks-made-from-recycled-paper.aspx
:: Little White Book @
http://littlewhitebookblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/summer-lovin.html
:: From Japan with Love @
http://from-japan-with-love.blogspot.com/2010/08/inspired-by-sake.html
:: Banquet Event @
http://weddingblog.banquetevent.com/weddingblog/2010/7/28/get-inspired-plaid-and-glad.html
:: Barbed Lotus @
http://barbedlotus.wordpress.com/2010/07/30/its-cheese-cake-day/
:: Heart and Sow @
http://heartandsowdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/07/etsy-find_28.html
:: The Storque @
http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-craft-party-8860/
:: Turtles to Start @
http://turtlestostart.blogspot.com/2010/07/included-ill-take-coffee-and-cake-for.html
:: Tolson Lassiter Wedding @
http://tolsonlassiterwedding.blogspot.com/2010/07/black-white-and-yellow-inspiration.html
:: Hip Travel Mama @
http://www.hiptravelmama.com/luxe-style/luxe-style-nautical-knick-knacks/
:: Cosa Verde @
http://cosaverde.com/blog/2010/jul/16/eco-eye-candy-1-2-3-4/
:: Your Blissful Day @
http://yourblissfulday.blogspot.com/2010/07/trimmings-tuesday.html
:: Poofy Boutique @
http://poofycheeks.blogspot.com/2010/06/theme-of-week-birthday-party.html
:: Everyday Celebrating @
http://www.everydaycelebrating.com/2010/06/adorable-matchbox-favors.html
:: Events-ualities @
http://eventsualitiesblog.com/weddings/can-you-do-me-a-favor/
:: Everything Etsy - Road Trip @
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2010/06/road-trip-etsy-love/
:: Cricket's Daily Fix @
http://www.cricketfix.tk/uncategorized/ivy-lane-designs-on-etsy/
:: Leah Leaf Designs @
http://leahleafdesigns.blogspot.com/
:: Heather Scent @
http://www.heatherscent.com/2010/05/suggested-shops-from-etsy.html
:: Wedding and Event News @
http://weddingandeventnews.com/2010/05/14/eco-friendly-favor-boxes/
:: Everything Etsy @
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2010/05/handmade-wedding-favorites-etsy-love/
:: J.C. Grace Girls @
http://www.jcgracegirls.com/2010/05/not-your-average-baby-shower-party.html
:: Shoebox Memories D'Luxe @
http://smdluxe.blogspot.com/2010/05/fantastic-finds-friday-etsy.html
:: Catch My Party @
http://blog.catchmyparty.com/2010/04/22/some-of-my-favorite-kids-party-favors-on-etsy/
:: iCafe Woman Moderne @
http://icafewomanmoderne.blogspot.com/2010/04/so-you-want-eco-friendly-wedding.html
:: Risky Beads @
http://riskybeads.blogspot.com/2010/04/birthday-gift-for-sweet-little-guy.html
:: Werd @
http://www.werd.com/1990/recycled-beer-case-journals/
:: Paper Mango @
http://papermangodesign.com/2010/03/sustainabilityweddings/
:: Handmade Guru @
http://handmadeguru.com/?p=2558
:: Greenopolis @
http://greenopolis.com/goblog/green-groove/fabulous-and-recycled-pop-art-collectibles-ivy-lane-designs
:: Eco Friendly Online News @
http://www.ecofriendlyonlinenews.com/green-jobs/adorable-notebooks-made-from-recycled-cereal-boxes/
:: The Momma's Food @
http://themommasfood.blogspot.com/2009/10/theyre-not-edible.html
:: Playgrounder @
http://playgrounder.com/stuff/green/learning/arts-and-crafts/computer-recycled-upcycled-crayons
:: Bookworm Adventures @
http://bookishadventures.blogspot.com/2009/12/bookish-presents-this-season.html
:: Daily Danny @
http://www.dailydanny.com/?p=2615
:: Dead Cool @
http://www.deadcoolshop.com/pop-culture/smashing-things/journal-of-delights/
:: The Storque @
http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/handmade-weddings-a-guide-for-the-bride-and-groom-3579/
:: Miss Scholastic @
http://miss-scholastic.blogspot.com/2009/04/jot-in-style.html
:: Bags and Buds @
http://bagsandbuds.blogspot.com/2010/01/collagepaper-beads.html
:: The Tote Trove @
http://thetotetrove.blogspot.com/2010/01/very-etsy-christmas.html
:: One Artist's Mind @
http://taraflyphotos.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/journal/
:: Incredible Things @
http://incrediblethings.com/home/ivy-lane-designs-recycled-journals/
:: Made by Melissa @
http://madebymelissa.blogspot.com/2009/12/gift-ideas-for-little-man.html
:: Thrill List @
http://www.thrillist.com/philadelphia/ivy-lane-designs
:: Ten Things @
http://tenthings-tenthings.blogspot.com/2009/11/60s-surf-culture.html
:: Autumn 2 May @
http://autumn2may.blogspot.com/2009/11/featured-seller-of-day-11102009.html
:: The Baking Bird @
http://thebakingbird.blogspot.com/2009/11/sf-renegade-craft-fair-2009.html
:: Try Handmade @
http://tryhandmade.com/a-sweet-surprise/
:: Wickedly Chic @
http://www.wickedlychic.com/667/daily-ditties
:: I Love Etsy @
http://iloveetsy.tumblr.com/post/182449373/corn-and-oat-cereal-original-spiral-bound-recycled#disqus_thread
:: Cell Chic @
http://cellchic.blogspot.com/
:: Creative Jar @
http://thecreativejar.blogspot.com/2009/08/national-waffleday.html
:: Asian Buzz @
http://asianbuzz.blogspot.com/2009/08/recycled-with-new-purpose.html
:: Sweet Figments @
http://www.sweetfigments.com/2009/07/shes-gone-fruity.html
:: Dorset Hill Beads @
http://dorsethillbeads.blogspot.com/2009/08/theme-for-thursday-august-6.html
:: Sweet Figments @
http://www.sweetfigments.com/2009/07/why-are-there-so-many.html
:: Handmade News @
http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=3129
:: Friend or Doe @
http://friendordoe.blogspot.com/2009/07/vegan-etsy-picks.html
:: All Crafts @
http://allcrafts.allcraftsblogs.com/2009/07/20/handmade-mondays-upcycled-notebooks/
:: Neato Stuff @
http://www.neatostuff.com/2009/07/20/color-me-happy-2/
:: Babble @
http://blogs.babble.com/droolicious/2009/07/17/take-these-crayons-on-your-teddy-bear-picnic/
:: Earth-Stream @
http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Green-Living/Culture/mac-&-cheese-upcycled-notebook_18_194_600_177198.html
:: Athena's Armoury @
http://athenasarmoury.blogspot.com/2009/06/friday-finds-strong-confident-woman.html
:: T. Rex + Me @
http://trexandme.wordpress.com/2009/06/18/put-a-ring-on-it/
:: The Alternative Consumer @
http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2009/06/19/mac-cheese-upcycled-notebook/
:: Black Star @
http://blackstarjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/06/thirsty-thursday.html
:: lizelle @
http://lizelle.typepad.com/lizelle_green/2009/05/willy-wonka-the-crayon-factory.html
:: Off the Wall @
http://etsyoffthewall.blogspot.com/2009/05/owls-find-beer.html
:: Found @
http://ffffound.com/home/madefresh/found/?offset=200&
:: Home Workshop @
http://www.homeworkshop.com/2009/04/page/2/
:: Esthetic Scholastic @
http://esthetic-scholastic.blogspot.com/2009/04/jot-in-style.html
:: PW (Philadelphia Weekly) Style @
http://style.pwblogs.com/2009/03/30/this-week-in-philly-etsy-3/
:: Charm City Craft Mafia @
http://charmcitycraftmafia.blogspot.com/2009/03/nothing-says-i-love-you-like-delicious.html
:: Randizangar @
http://ragnazidnar.blogspot.com/2009/01/we-read-ingredients.html
:: Sparkle-Me Designs @
http://sparkleme-designs.blogspot.com/2009/04/my-cereal-obsession.html
:: Raindrops and Thunder @
http://candy-kuma.livejournal.com/23485.html
:: Green Muze @
http://www.greenmuze.com/green-your/celebrations/817-recycled-hearts-.html
:: Green Inspiration @
http://mygreeninspiration.blogspot.com/2009/03/all-about-upcycling.html
:: Trend Hunter Magazine @
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biggest-loser-weight-loss-journal
:: Homespun Oasis @
http://www.homespunoasis.com/2009/03/ivylanedesigns-giveaway.html
:: Vickie Howell (DIY Network) @
http://vickiehowell.blogspot.com/2009/02/i-love-to-create-ode-to-oscars-project_18.html
:: Green Muze @
http://www.greenmuze.com/green-your/celebrations/817-recycled-hearts-.html
:: Handmade Crafts @
http://handmadecrafts.wordpress.com/2009/02/16/reciclaje-ivylanedesigns/
:: Everyday Beautiful @
http://everydaybeautiful.typepad.com/everyday_beautiful/2009/02/friday-etsy-finds-love.html
:: Sew Much Detail @
http://sewmuchdetail.blogspot.com/2009/02/stuck-inside-crayons-to-rescue.html
:: Wickedly Chic @
http://www.wickedlychic.com/667/daily-ditties
:: Craftastrophe @
http://craftastrophe.net/2009/02/sunday-morning-means/
:: Amy's Stocking Stuffers @
http://stockingstufferaday.blogspot.com/2009/02/recycled-upcycled-heart-shaped-crayons.html -and-
http://stockingstufferaday.blogspot.com/2009/02/daily-extra-follow-up-sweetheart-candy.html
:: Little Lovables @
http://littlelovables.blogspot.com/2009/01/orignality-etsyversary.html
:: Tread Earth Lightly @
http://treadearthlightly.typepad.com/tread_earth_lightly/2009/01/forget-recycled-try-upcycled.html
:: Handmade Finds @
http://www.handmadefinds.com/congratulations-barack-obama-president-of-usa/2008-11-05/
:: Maggie Sue Designs @
http://maggiesuedesigns.blogspot.com/2009/01/friday-favorites-here-around-dc-area.html
:: Confessions of a Compulsive Crafter @
http://compulsivecrafter.blogspot.com/2009/01/weekly-green_20.html
:: NY Native Examiner @
http://www.examiner.com/x-1469-NY-Native-Examiner~topic48204-unique-gifts
:: Faeried Treasures @
http://faeriedtreasures.blogspot.com/2009/01/favourite-things-whats-for-breakfast.html
:: Lauren Alexander Art @
http://laurenalexanderart.blogspot.com/2009/01/get-up-stand-up.html
:: Graceful Girl Crafts @
http://gracefulgirlcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/01/friday-favorites-journals.html
:: The Storque ~ Earth Tones: Giving It Up @
http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/earth-tones-giving-it-up-1602/
:: The Storque ~ Earth Tones Tip: Reusing Disposable Items @
http://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism/earth-tones-tip-reusing-disposable-items-1866/
:: I Dream I Can Fly @
http://idreamicanflyaway.blogspot.com/2008/11/so-very-andy-warhol.html
:: Handmade Finds @
http://www.handmadefinds.com/congratulations-barack-obama-president-of-usa/2008-11-05/00002-2/
:: I'm So Out of Here @
http://imsooutofhere.blogspot.com/2008/11/etsy-showcase-election.html
:: Maranda Marie, All Things Crafty (notebooks) @
http://marandamarieburke.blogspot.com/2008/10/christmas-from-etsy_30.html
:: Maranda Marie, All Things Crafty (crayons) @
http://marandamarieburke.blogspot.com/2008/11/christmas-from-etsy.html
:: Dig Philly @
http://www.digphilly.com/portal/site/digphilly/menuitem.2435f4be62ac0f6627b80d3233b0a0a0/?vgnextoid=5cc8e9fb56c0d110VgnVCM10000075c1d240RCRD&channelid=b67cd355b8bb0110VgnVCM100000330b0a0aRCRD
:: Our Great Green Globe @
http://www.ourgreatgreenglobe.com/2008/10/07/ivy-lane-designs/
:: The Storque (Etsy) @
http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/spotlight/article/etsy-finds-upcycled-beer-notebook/1652/
:: Scraped Knees and Bruised Egos @
http://scrapedkneesandbruisedegos.blogspot.com/2008/10/feminist.html
:: See Meg Shop @
http://seemegshop.blogspot.com/2008/09/its-in-bag.html
:: Teen Go Green @
http://teengogreen.com/green/archives/date/2008/07
:: JMW Jewelry @
http://jmwjewelry.blogspot.com/
:: A Few Good Things @
http://hillamcasa.blogspot.com/
:: The Peanut Butter Blog @
http://thepeanutbutterblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/perfect-peanut-butter-journal.html
:: Black Box Reviews @
http://blackboxreviews.blogspot.com/2008/08/ode-to-black-licorice.html
:: Soap Deli News @
http://soapdelinews.com/2008/08/07/having-fun-with-macaroni.aspx
:: Forever @
http://wedding.blogdig.net/archives/article/July2008/31/From_the_Minute_You_Saw_It.html
:: Crafting A Green World @
http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/06/05/journals-journals-journals-recycled-upcycled-and-handmade/
:: DIY-or-Die @
http://www.diy-or-die.net/upcycled-journals-favorites-on-etsy/
:: Great Green Goods (crayons) @
http://www.greatgreengoods.com/page/9/
:: Diving Meet @
http://divingmeet.blogspot.com/2008/03/upcycling.html
:: Cuteable @
http://cuteable.com/cuteable-finds-toys/2476
:: Wicked Moxie @
http://www.wickedmoxie.com/2008/05/friday-favorites-geek-chic.html
:: The Craftgossip Blog Network - Crayons @
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2008/04/24/recycled-crayons/
:: Working Mother @
http://www.workingmother.com/web;jsessionid=3D8244B8C0AD432790EC4C7BA44A511D.tomcat1?service=direct/1/ViewAdvancedPortalPage/PortalBlocks/dlinkArticle&sp=S1231&sp=1781
:: Kitty’s Heart of Nature @
http://kittysheartofnature.com/?p=24
:: Pinky and Roo @
http://pinkyandroo.typepad.com/pinky_and_roo/2008/03/dog-bone-notebo.html
. . . and more, but Etsy limits me to 20,000 characters.
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