christisobel
Announcement
Welcome to my shop, home of my perennially-popular BIRTHDAY CALENDARS as well as lots of other arty treats and paper ephemera. Everything is in stock and ready to ship. I generally ship within 24 hours of receiving an order. I am still shipping during the COVID-19 pandemic, and using all possible precautions through my local post office.
All of these cards, prints and calendars are printed locally in Ithaca from my original paintings. The cards are all blank inside for any occasion or message you choose to write, the calendars are ready to help you plan your exciting days. I'm pleased to think about where my cards will end up, what letters will be written, what walls my prints will inhabit. I will occasionally add etchings, journals, tiles, mugs, paintings, t-shirts and other treats from time to time.
My more complete website is www.christisobel.com
Thanks for shopping here, and supporting this community of independent artists and craftspeople. We appreciate your business.
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Jae on Jan 21, 2023
5 out of 5 starsIt's been a long time since I had the pleasure to visit Ithaca and buy items from Christi Sobel in person, so I was delighted to find this amazing artist on Etsy. My family loves looking at the @christisobel wood owl painting mounted on our wall and the birthday calendar by astrological sign. The calendar is beautifully drawn with a fanciful, whimsical depictions of mushroom species. We wanted a family calendar with space to write in the date boxes, and this one was just what we needed.
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carol Brix on Dec 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsExcellent quality and met the description. The item did meet my expectations and made a wonderful gift for an amazing daughter in law.
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catdancer8 on Jan 25, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful cards, perfect!!! Arrived quickly, love this seller!!!
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Jae on Jan 21, 2023
5 out of 5 starsA very cute sticker, beautifully drawn and high quality. Package came faster than I thought possible.
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Courtney on Jan 19, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLovely illustrations, I like the inclusion of the names of the fungi. The actual date squares are probably about 1inx1in so you can jot down little notes. Overall really great product
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Allen on Jan 7, 2023
5 out of 5 starsHello, this is a very nice calendar. I put all my appointments on it for my shoes and glasses. Thank you. Have a very good day.
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kaylabuente on Jan 6, 2023
5 out of 5 starsshipped & delivered super fast, packaged with care! & way beyond my expectations!! the art is amazing & it’s the perfect size, even the material it’s made out of is great:) i love it so much!
About christisobel
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Here I am, doing some colored pencil drawing. -
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Mr Hello Baby Marshmallow Muffins is always helpful in the studio. -
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There is nothing better than a brush with a really good point, especially for the little details I love to paint. -
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My work space in the studio, with a deceptively clear desk. There are big windows and lots of light! -
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Did you know I fold and package all of my cards myself?
Putting it on paper
Early in my freelance illustration career, I played around with making some cards from my paintings. I gave them to family and friends, and many people came back for more (and even offered to pay for them!). One thing led to another, I joined our local Farmers Market in 2000 and went to a few shows...and my card and print business was born. Since the beginning with just some note cards, my line now includes calendars, gift cards, custom wedding printing, tiles and journals. Development is always underway for new ideas, because new ideas are fun and I like making things.
All of the art is my own, and I design my cards and ephemera from scratch, not with templates or clip art.
In an age of electronic communication, using paper is more precious than ever. I believe in the lasting power of sending your message in your own handwriting, keeping a journal or sketchbook with a real pen, and in the archival value of a beautiful paper calendar.
Shop members
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Christi Sobel
Owner
I am a scientific illustrator and life-long artist. My inspiration comes from the beautiful natural world, viewed through my own filters and bringing out overlooked details.
Production partners
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Liontail Press
Ithaca, NY
Liontail Press is the letterpress shop operated by Laurin Ramsey, a Georgia native recently transplanted to Ithaca, NY. She uses vintage letterpress equipment and treeless paper to make lovely original prints and cards. http://www.liontailpress.com/
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The Wordpro
Ithaca, NY
The Wordpro is a small independent digital printer, owned and staffed by Diane and Larry. They print my cards and paper products for me, quickly and beautifully.
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