Etsy Shop for zucchiniandco

Ornament Card Set HOLIDAY SALE

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:00:34 -0500

$5.00
Set of 6 cards with green Mulberry paper ornaments.

Each card is hand-lettered to say "happy holidays" and is collaged with a green circle ornament. Bright white card stock with matching envelopes and tied up as a set with green thread.

Dimensions: A6 cards and envelopes

Festive Striped sticker gift tags HOLIDAY SALE

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:29:32 -0500

$2.00
**These sticker gift tags are like Christmas in a square**

Each sticker is hand-drawn and -stamped "to/from" by me. The green and red and pink stripes capture the Christmas spirit! No, not really. But they're cute.

The stickers come 4 to a sheet and are approximately 2.25" x 1.75" (5.5cm x 4.5cm), and in a set of 2 sheets. That's 8 tags total!

Perfect for your holiday gift-giving!

Leaves Sticker gift tags-- HOLIDAY SALE

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:21:10 -0500

$2.00
**These sticker gift tags look like little poinsettas!**

Each sticker is hand-drawn and -stamped "to/from" by me. The maroon leaves look like a poinsetta, decorating for Christmas!

The stickers come 4 to a sheet and are approximately 2.25" x 1.75" (5.5cm x 4.5cm), and in a set of 2 sheets. That's 8 tags total!

Perfect for your holiday gift-giving!

Frost Sticker Gift Labels HOLIDAY SALE

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:17:29 -0500

$2.00
**These sticker gift tags remind me of ice skating on our lake**

Each sticker is hand-drawn and -stamped "to/from" by me. The blue lines and small silver dots remind me of snow and ice skating!

The stickers come 4 to a sheet and are approximately 2.25" x 1.75" (5.5cm x 4.5cm), and in a set of 2 sheets. That's 8 tags total!

Perfect for your holiday gift-giving!

Star Gift Tags-- HOLIDAY SALE

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:12:32 -0500

$2.00
Tie one on! Instead of just writing the recipient's name in Sharpie on your presents (like I normally do...), tie on a little gift tag.

Set of 5 handmade gift tags: These are simple star tags are collaged on oil board (think cardboard with a much smoother finish) and hand-lettered and hand-painted. They are tied with twine.

Dimensions: 2.5" x 3.5" (the size of your normal business card)

SALE LOVE mixed media collage

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:32:49 -0500

$6.00
everyone needs love.
a little sparkly.
in a 4"x4" wooden frame ready to hang.

Orange Laundry - Original Illustration

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:12:56 -0500

$20.00
"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."

--William Morris

No, not everything in my apartment's laundry room really is beautiful, but darned if it ain't useful! I really like seeing all of those useful things all together, and so I made this series of simple drawings of my laundry space. They're on a fun carnival-esque background, because I find doing laundry so un-fun.

Part of a 3-drawing series; this is the [obviously] "Orange Laundry" with orange and pale blue diamond pattern.
Also see the 4-drawing series of The Kitchen in my shop!

Original Illustration: Gouache and ink on 140 lb. canvas paper

Dimensions: 7" x 9.5"

I can mat and/or frame for you for an additional fee; please convo me for details.

Yellow Laundry - Original Illustration

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:12:56 -0500

$20.00
"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."

--William Morris

No, not everything in my apartment's laundry room really is beautiful, but darned if it ain't useful! I really like seeing all of those useful things all together, and so I made this series of simple drawings of my laundry space. They're on a fun carnival-esque background, because I find doing laundry so un-fun.

Part of a 3-drawing series; this is the [obviously] "Yellow Laundry."
Also see the 4-drawing series of The Kitchen in my shop!

Original Illustration: Gouache and ink on 140 lb. canvas paper

Dimensions: 7" x 9.5"

I can mat and/or frame for you for an additional fee; please convo me for details.

Reindeer greetings Postcard-- HOLIDAY SALE

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:12:19 -0500

$8.00
Set of cards perfect for any holiday wish!

Charming striped postcards, stenciled with a reindeer head and stamped with "greetings". The modern aqua and lime green stripes make this a twist on your average Holiday card. Each card has a plain aqua or lime green back, and coordinating envelope.

This set of 4 cards are hand-stenciled and stamped by moi. No computer printouts here.

Bright and Cheery Tree Cards

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:03:29 -0500

$8.00
A little post card set in some bright and cheery holiday colors and patterns!

This set of 6 post cards are a bright red on one side and a light pink on the back. Each one has a patterned triangle tree collaged on and has a "merry christmas" greeting on the bottom left. The trees' pattern is a green-on-green damask, and they have a little stump and star drawn on. They come with coordinating red envelopes.

Dimensions: 4-bar postcards and envelopes.

Christmas Tree tags HOLIDAY SALE

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:51:25 -0500

$3.00
Tie one on! Instead of just writing the recipient's name in Sharpie on your presents (like I normally do...), tie on a little gift tag.

Set of 8 handmade gift tags: These are simple, modern trees from a hand-carved stamp that are printed on thick white Bristol board. I stamped the trees in forest green and added details with ink. They are type-written with "merry merry merry" or "merry christmas" and tied with twine.

Dimensions: 2.5" x 3.5" (the size of your normal business card)

a little wind-up chick

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:18:41 -0500

$15.00
*original*
colored pencil illustration of a wind-up chicken
signed
on smooth Bristol board

Dimensions: 9" x 12"

I can mat and/or frame for you for an additional fee; please convo me [see "contact zucchiniandco" on the right] for details.

More cute lil' Illustrations:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/zucchiniandco?section_id=6014355

Rhino Lino Print

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:18:40 -0500

$20.00
Ah yes. Another obsession. Rhinoceri. Rhinoceroses. Tiny Rhinos!

Hand-pulled original linoleum block print of a rhinoceros. On the plains. Ready to eat... whatever vegetation rhinos eat. Simple, clean, black and white print, one of a small edition of 10.

It is printed on 50lb. block printing paper, thin and strong, using black acrylic printing ink. The paper is acid-free and pH neutral, the inks are non-toxic. Go ahead and eat this print. No, please don't. Display it in a child's room, next to your safari photos, or anywhere in your home!

Dimensions: 9" x 12" paper; print is about 6" x 10".

Green Laundry - Original Illustration

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:18:40 -0500

$20.00
"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."

--William Morris

No, not everything in my apartment's laundry room really is beautiful, but darned if it ain't useful! I really like seeing all of those useful things all together, and so I made this series of simple drawings of my laundry space. They're on a fun carnival-esque background, because I find doing laundry so un-fun.

Part of a 3-drawing series; this is the [obviously] "Green Laundry."
Also see the 4-drawing series of The Kitchen in my shop!

Original Illustration: Gouache and ink on 140 lb. canvas paper

Dimensions: 7" x 9.5"

I can mat and/or frame for you for an additional fee; please convo me for details.

Happy Holidays mini gift cards

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:33:41 -0500

$5.00
Holiday gifts are a little better with a personal note attached. I love sticker labels, but sometimes, I want a little more than just signing, "From:"

Set of 5 mini gift cards with matching envelopes. They are stamped with some festive leaves in a deep burgundy and hand-lettered with "happy holidays".

Each card is about the size of a business card, 2.5" x 3" and has a little envelope in the same color as the card. They come packaged in a tiny bag.

Candy sticker gift tags-- HOLIDAY SALE

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:27:00 -0500

$2.00
**These sticker gift tags look like little peppermint candies!**

Each sticker is hand-drawn and -stamped "to/from" by me. The pink and red swirls remind me of candy canes and holiday parties!

The stickers come 4 to a sheet and are approximately 2.25" x 1.75" (5.5cm x 4.5cm), and in a set of 2 sheets. That's 8 tags total!

Perfect for your holiday gift-giving!

Stripey sticker gift tags HOLIDAY SALE

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:26:32 -0500

$2.00
These sticker gift tags look like little candy canes good enough to eat!

Each sticker is hand-drawn and -stamped "to/from" by me. The pink and red stripes remind me of candy canes and holiday parties!

The stickers come 4 to a sheet and are approximately 2.25" x 1.75" (5.5cm x 4.5cm), and in a set of 2 sheets. That's 8 tags total!

Perfect for your holiday gift-giving!

Smart is Sexy Print

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:42:31 -0500

$20.00
I love Jeopardy, I watch it every night. I try out for Jeopardy when the online tests come up. I love Alex Trebek and his awkward banter with the contestants. So, in honor of these loves, I made this linoleum block print.

Hand-pulled print on 12x18" rice paper in a dark blue acrylic printing ink, this image of Alex Trebek and the words "Smart is Sexy" is smart and simple. Perfect for an office, dorm, or library.

Numbered and signed, titled "Jeopardy Love".

Your print will be shipped flat in a cardboard mailer. Can also be matted and/or framed for an additional charge. Convo me if interested.

Chair - Original Illustration

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:42:31 -0500

$20.00
This was my grandmother's chair.

Everything about it reminds me of her. This bright green wingback chair with velour-looking upholstery will follow me where ever I go. The juxtaposition of the formal design of the chair and the quirky lime green color... I can see where my eclectic aesthetic came from!

Original illustration: Winsor Newton Oil pencil and ink on smooth Bristol board. Signed.

Dimensions: 9" x 12"

I can mat and/or frame for you for an additional fee; please convo me for details.

SALE - HALF OFF Original Print

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:42:31 -0500

$15.00
old-fashioned school chair and a variety of frames on the wall.

original linoleum block print. hand-carved, hand-printed on rice paper using acrylic relief ink (black), and signed\numbered.

measures 16" w x 20" h.

this print will be wrapped in tissue and shipped in a cardboard mailing tube. it will be ready for framing when it arrives at your door.

was $30 and is now $15!

Esther - Original Elephant Illustration

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:32:52 -0500

$20.00
Esther is so cute.

A new friend for the sock puppets, a tiny stuffed elephant. Little patterns and a green button eye make Esther very special.

Original illustration: Winsor Newton Oil pencil on smooth Bristol board. Signed.

Dimensions: 9" x 12"; 1" border all around for framing.

I can mat and/or frame for you for an additional fee; please convo me [see "contact zucchiniandco" on the right] for details.

More cute lil' Illustrations:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/zucchiniandco?section_id=6014355

Green Kitchen - Original Illustration

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:32:52 -0500

$20.00
"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."

--William Morris

No, not everything in my apartment's kitchen really is beautiful, but darned if it ain't useful! I really like seeing all of those useful things all together, and so I made this series of simple drawings of my kitchen things. I have to say, though, I find the Kitchen Aid stand mixer kinda sexy, and it's definitely useful!

Part of a 4-drawing series; this is the [obviously] "Green Kitchen."

Original Illustration: Gouache and ink on 140 lb. canvas paper

Dimensions: 7" x 9.5"

I can mat and/or frame for you for an additional fee; please convo me for details.

Pink and Orange Kitchen - Original Illustration

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:32:52 -0500

$20.00
"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."

--William Morris

No, not everything in my apartment's kitchen really is beautiful, but darned if it ain't useful! I really like seeing all of those useful things all together, and so I made this series of simple drawings of my kitchen things. How important is coffee? Of the utmost!

Part of a 4-drawing series; this is the [obviously] "Pink and Orange Kitchen."

Original Illustration: Gouache and ink on 140 lb. canvas paper

Dimensions: 7" x 9.5"

I can mat and/or frame for you for an additional fee; please convo me for details.

Kitchen Series - Get One Free

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:32:52 -0500

$60.00
I'm offering the "Kitchen Series" as a set, at a discounted price. Basically, buy 3 get one free.

All 4 *original* illustrations, to be displayed as a colorful reminder to seek the beauty in the everyday.

No, not everything in my apartment's kitchen really is beautiful, but darned if it ain't useful! I really like seeing all of those useful things all together, and so I made this series of simple drawings of my kitchen things.

"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."

--William Morris

Original Illustrations: Gouache and ink on 140 lb. canvas paper

Dimensions: 7" x 9.5"

I can mat and/or frame for you for an additional fee; please convo me for details.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Bookplates

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:10:32 -0500

$6.00
My sister is a bibliophile. I guess I am, too, but she's an actual librarian. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was apparently also a bibliophile.

Set of 7 bookplates in a small bag.

Bookplates: Original ink drawing, scanned and printed on gummed paper in rainbow colors. Ready to claim your books as your own.

They read: "It is a great thing to start life with a small number of good books which are your very own"-- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle quote, and "property of" with a space for you to fill in your name.

Dimensions: 2.5" x 3.5"
Colors: Fuschia, Orange, Yellow, Lime, Green, Indigo, and Violet

Good Morning Lino Print

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:10:32 -0500

$20.00
I love coffee. The day does not begin until there is coffee had.

Hand-pulled original linoleum block print of my Bodum French Press. Mmm. With Cafe du Monde coffee, with half and half. No milk or fat-free stuff here. Nothing better in the morning, nothing better than a linoleum print. Simple, clean, black and white print, one of a small edition of 10.

It is printed on 50lb. block printing paper, thin and strong, using black acrylic printing ink. The paper is acid-free and pH neutral, the inks are non-toxic. Go ahead and eat this print. No, please don't. Display it in the kitchen, next to your bed, or anywhere in your home!

Dimensions: 9" x 12" paper; print is about 6" x 10".

Star Christmas Tree card set

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:35:37 -0500

$10.00
Pretty Christmas trees everywhere you go...

Six (6) holiday post card set. Each card is adorned with a tree cut from a vintage book, collaged over painted "snow" and embellished with ink line drawings of a star and rays. It has a typewritten greeting of "happy holidays" at the top.

Each card has a handmade envelope from the pages of a vintage antiques magazine. The envelopes have small white stickers for you to address them.

The set comes tied up with twine. Would make a great addition to a Christmas gift.

Dimensions: A4 size oval cards {Paper Source Luxe Cement}

Lacy gift tags

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:41:18 -0500

$5.00
Wrapped presents under the tree: perhaps the best part of the holidays for me.

Set of six (6) gift tags for your holiday packaging. Made from repurposed, recycled cardboard, these tags are the perfect mix of rustic elegance. They have small lace borders on them, and a white space painted on for your "to and from" The tags are strung with cream colored ribbon and waxed thread to be tied to your packages.

Each tag is 3.5" by 2.5", the size of a business card, and is a lot thicker than your average business card.

Snowy Holiday Card Set

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:26:01 -0500

$10.00
Here's to hoping for a White Christmas this year!

Six (6) holiday post card set. Each card is tenciled with a delicate doily and embellished with glitter. Each pale frost blue card is slightly textured and very heavy weight; they read "happy holidays" and are blank on the back for your white-Christmas-wishes.

Each card has a coordinating bright white smooth envelope.

The set comes in a doily-patterned vellum envelope tied with a baby pink ribbon bow. I like to think these are girly-girl holiday wishes.

Dimensions: A4 size oval cards {Paper Source Luxe Frost}

Pink Sock Puppet

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:26:09 -0500

$10.00
I love sock puppets.

A new friend in a series of sock puppets. Relive those second grade days with this tube sock puppet with mis-matched button eyes and cute little seam smile.

Original illustration: Winsor Newton Oil pencil collaged with hand-printed paper on smooth Bristol board. Signed.

Dimensions: 5" x 7"; 1" border all around for framing.

I can mat and/or frame for you for an additional fee; please convo me [see "contact zucchiniandco" on the right] for details.

More Illustrations and cute sock puppets:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/zucchiniandco?section_id=6014355

Green Stripey Puppet

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:16:39 -0500

$10.00
I love sock puppets.

A new friend in a series of sock puppets. Relive those second grade days with this tube sock puppet with mis-matched button eyes and cute little seam smile.

Original illustration: Winsor Newton Oil pencil collaged with vintage newspaper on smooth Bristol board. Signed.

Dimensions: 5" x 7"; 1" border all around for framing.

I can mat and/or frame for you for an additional fee; please convo me [see "contact zucchiniandco" on the right] for details.

More Illustrations and cute sock puppets:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/zucchiniandco?section_id=6014355

Pinecone gift cards

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:32:17 -0500

$5.00
Here's to a love of all things tiny. This is a set of 5 tiny cards.

I hand-print my pinecone linoleum block in a deep red on rhubarb card stock. You see the whole pinecone when the card is fully opened.

The cards are blank inside, leaving them open for your holiday wishes.

They come with tiny matching rhubarb envelopes. They're from Paper Source.

The set comes tied with cute rustic twine! They're a perfect enclosure to a gift card, or as the gift cards themselves. They're perfect for any occasion and their handmade goodness will make the recipient feel extra-special this holiday season.

Dimensions: 2" x 3.25"

Ex Libris bookplates- Pink

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:51:20 -0500

$4.00
A set of four bookplates featuring an adorable bibliophile.

Hand-drawn and scanned so she could be printed on pink gummed paper, and put inside the cover of your most favoritest books. They have a tiny white box for your "nom:"

Each one is 2" wide and 3" tall. They come folded in a heavy waxy paper (so they don't stick together, even if it's real hot during shipping) and wrapped with a little band and a z&co tag.

Ah Non Mixed Media Collage

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:51:02 -0500

$15.00
This summer so far: rainy, but green. Sketchbooks, ink pens, and linoleum prints. We think we're getting a day of sun... ah, non. Part of a series of mixed media collages.

Original mixed media collage: Gouache, chalk pastel, ink, and linoleum block print on heavy watercolor paper.

Dimensions: 4.5" x 6"

Unframed.
(Lookin' cute in a little thrifted frame though!)

I can mat and/or frame for you for an additional fee; please convo me for details.

Je T'aime Mixed Media Collage

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:51:02 -0500

Garden 2 Mixed Media

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:06:55 -0400

$50.00
"Take care of the sense and the sounds will take care of themselves."
Lewis Carroll

Went through an insect-obsessed phase. Only on paper, not really in life. I created a series of linoleum blocks of various bugs, insects, moths... and this is where it led!

"Garden 2" is a mixed media work with vibrant blues and greens and tons of textures. I work in layers and steps, adding and subtracting, until I feel the piece is done.

This piece is perfect for anyone who loves nature (even bugs!) and gardens, and would look beautiful anywhere in your home.

Original Painting: Linoleum prints, gouache, pastel, colored pencil and ink on 120 lb. watercolor paper, this is not a print.

Dimensions: 12" x 9"

I can mat and/or frame for you for an additional fee; please convo me for details.

Pink Hello Greeting Card

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:01:32 -0400

$3.00
Cute postcard for a little hello!

So I hand-print my linoleum block (I carved a damask pattern and printed it in hot pink on heavy cream paper) and use that print to create the envelope. The envelope also has a small white sticker on the front for easier addressing.

I use the same print to adorn the card (this card is a Paper Source Cream scalloped oval postcard that's slightly textured). Then, I embellish with some hand drawn liney clouds and a typwriter-typed "hello" on the front.

It's perfect for any occasion and its handmade goodness will make the recipient feel extra-special.

Dimensions: 4-bar card and envelope.

Hand-Printed Dots

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:05:16 -0400

$2.50
A collection of 1" circle dots from my hand-printed papers. (just over 75... maybe like, 78 dots)

Each dot is from a linoleum-block print by me. Hand carved blocks, hand pulled prints, and handmade for you. They're on a variety of papers, from thick cover to delicate rice: some are textured, some are soft, some are vintage, some are cardstock. They are all in coordinating colors of pinks, reds, creams, and blacks.

Possible uses for dots include: scrap booking or journaling, collage, those little magnets with the clear pebbles on top, card making, and many more.

You take the time to hand-make your craft, why not buy materials that are also hand-made with love? Instead of machined, pre-printed, pre-packaged, made-by-robots-not-an-artist materials. Buy handmade.