Two Chances to Shop Locally with EBL Designs this Weekend!

You have two chances to shop EBL Designs this weekend!

This Friday night, EBL Designs will be at the First Friday Indie Market in Downtown Greensboro from 4- 9 pm!  The market is located on the corner of MLK and Elm Streets.

Remember - it is also the Festival of Lights in Downtown, Greensboro so there's lots of activities and shopping to be enjoyed by all!

Then, this Sunday, December 7th, EBL Designs will be at the Made 4 the Holidays Market at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market from 11-4 pm.  The market is located at 501 Yanceyville St Greensboro, NC 27405.

It's Handmade Monday!

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Sending Hedgehugs!

Here's the latest card motif my my stationary collection:  "Sending Hedgehugs".  These two hedgehogs are hand stamped, embossed and then hand painted with watercolor.  The heart has red glitter - because who doesn't need a little glitter?  On the white note cards, all of this was done on the actual card.  For the other colors, the hedgehogs are created on watercolor paper and then dye cut out.

I have sold out of these cards at my past two shows (and I've only offered them at my last two shows), so if you want one or a set order them a head!

Watercolor Hedgehog Hugs White Notes Card

Individual - $3

Set of Four - $6

Watercolor Hedgehog Hugs Blue Notes Cards

Individual - $3

Set of Four - $6

Watercolor Hedgehog Hugs Merci Kraft Notes Cards

Individual - $3

Set of Four - $6

New Christmas Cards are Available!

I know, I know, it's not even Thanksgiving yet - but some people plan ahead for Christmas...

Now available  Watercolor Christmas Note cards that are sold individually and in sets of four!  You can pick from:

Watercolor Christmas Owls White Note Cards

Individuals - $3.50

Set of four - $10.00

Watercolor Season's Tweeting White Note Cards

Individual - $3.50 

Set of four - $10.00

Watercolor Christmas Owls Notes Cards 

Individual - $4.00

Set of four - $12.00

Watercolor Snowman on Blue Notes Cards 

Individual - $4.00

Set of four - $12.00

Watercolor Snowman on Light Blue Notes Cards 

Individual - $4.00

Set of four - $12.00

Button Journals are back in stock!

Just in time for the holidays - button journals are back in stock!  To buy:

EBL Designs on Etsy

Or in person at one of my upcoming shows!

EBL Designs will be at the First Friday Indie Market on November 7th

Are you ready for some holiday shopping?  EBL Designs will be the First Friday Indie Market on November 7th from 4 - 9 pm! The market is located on the corner of MLK and Elm Street.  It's going to be chilly - but it looks like there will be NO RAIN!!!

Here's a sneak peak of some of EBL Designs special Fall Collection!

Blessed Pumpkin Chalkboard Frame

I have to admit it, I created this picture frame with this photo in mind. Sometimes that just how my creativity comes to me, but it's a darling picture all the same!

This listing is for a 4'x6' wooden picture frame that has been painted with black chalkboard paint and embellished with hand stamped/embossed pumpkins that are hand painted with watercolor paint. The wooden dow is removable and the frame can be positioned either horizontally or vertically. The finish frame measures a total of 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" and 3/8" thick.

Available to purchase at the First Friday Indie Market, Eclectic Calico in Downtown Madison, NC, and in my Etsy shop!

Watercolor Pumpkin Notes Cards Set - Set of 4

Set of 4 hand made note cards with envelopes
4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches
Designs: Gold Embossed Pumpkins, hand painted watercolor, on embossed card stock
Sentiment: "thankful", "blessed", and "grateful"
Inside: Blank
Envelope: white

Each card features a set of three hand painted watercolor pumpkins and an orange die cut word ("thankful", "blessed", and "grateful") on white card stock that has been embossed with a trellis background.

Each set of four will include 1 "thankful", 2 "blessed", and 1 "grateful" note card. 

Available to purchase at the First Friday Indie Market, Eclectic Calico in Downtown Madison, NC, and in my Etsy shop!

Turkey Button Brooches

I combined my love of buttons and Thanksgiving to come up with these adorable Turkey Button Brooches!  Available on at Markets and Eclectic Calico in Downtown Madison, NC.

These cuties are only $5 each - so grab them while you can!

Lolita Skull Cameo Ring - Adjustable

And, as always, EBL Designs will have a large assortment of Cameo Rings.  From the classic cameo, to a fun peacock or cat, to the ever so popular "Lolita", there's an adjustable cameo ring for everyone!  These make excellent stocking stuffers, I'm just saying!

These guys are a steal at the Markets and at Eclectic Calico - get them for 2/$10 or $6 each!  (Cost $8 each in my Etsy shop).

Available to purchase at the First Friday Indie Market, Eclectic Calico in Downtown Madison, NC, and in my Etsy shop.!

Happy Halloween from EBL Designs!

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.  It could be because my birthday is the day before, or maybe it's all that candy?  (Hmmm....Kit Kats....)

To celebrate one of my favorite days, I'm having a give-away!  Want to win a Lolita Skull ring or a set of note cards from my current stock?  Simply comment below why you love Halloween.  Then head over to my Facebook page and "Like". 

A winner will be selected on November 1st.  Good luck!  To be clear, in order to win, you must comment on why you love Halloween and "Like" EBL Designs on Facebook.  NOW GO!!!

More Letterpress Note Cards Coming Soon!

I was having a lot of fun playing with my letterpress kit over the past couple of weeks. I LOVE this technique and can't wait to play around with it some more. The ink is pressed into the paper causing a slight embossed impression.  

I will say, it's very messy.  My kit came with some special wipes to use, but I quickly went through them.  A quick Google search told me to try Goo-Gone.  Worked like a charm! 

Anytime I work with messy inks, I cover my table with a vinyl table clothe.  You can never be too careful!

Currently, I'm waiting on my new machine and letterpress to come in before I'm back in production with these cards.  But if you're in Madison, NC, stop by Eclectic Calico!  Jennifer currently has my only stock of these cards!

Or, if you're patient, you can pre-order a set from me ♥

Hedgehog Love!

Yesterday, I showed you Hedgehog OPPS! (I hope you had a chance to comment to win a set of cards!) Today, I wanted to show you the completed card, error free!

I love these cards - they are so adorable!  They are hand painted with watercolors and the red heart is glitter.  Of course, I had to use glitter.  They are set on white textured card stock and open from bottom to top. The inside is blank.

Then I was inspired by my friend Keith to make the Hedgehog Merci cards.  Keith is a high school French teacher, so they just seem to fit!.  The hedgehogs are hand painted with watercolors and cut out.  And of course, the heart is red glitter (I'm just in a glitter inspired mood).  The hedgehogs are set on kraft card stock and open from the side.  The inside is blank.

A set of four Hedgehog Love or Hedgehog Merci note cards are $8 each plus shipping.  Pre-order your set now by emailing me at: eleplattenier@gmail.com.  The sets will be available in the Etsy shop soon!

Hedgehog OPPS!

Sometimes things just happen.  As an artist, you make mistakes as part of the creative process.  Well, we're only human!

But let's make lemonade out of those lemons (or in my case, a lemondrop martini, but I digress...).

Be the first to comment correctly on what's wrong with this picture will win a set of four hedgehog notecards (error not included). GO!

New Christmas Cards Coming Soon!

I'm currently working on a new line of Holiday cards!  So far, they will include hand painted watercolor snowmen with glitter accents.  I'm also working on a few Christmas owl cards. 

The cards will come in sets of four and will include envelopes and will cost $8 per set. More to come soon!

Turkey Button Brooches - Gobble, Gobble!

These Turkey Button Brooches are ADORABLE!  And for only $5 each, they're a steal!  What a great way to show your Thanksgiving spirit!  I like to wear mine on the Thanksgiving morning 5k that I do every year.

Currently, the Turkey Button Brooches are available at Eclectic Calico in Downtown, Madison, but will soon be available for the November First Friday Indie Market on November 7th and the Made 4 Holidays Market on November 16th.  Can't wait or have a custom request?  Just leave a comment below!

EBL Designs will be at the Hand to Hand Holiday Market!

The Hand to Hand Market features hip, handcrafted goods, underground art and vintage finds from some of the best regional and outer space artists, designers, crafters, and collectors the South East has to offer. The next Hand to Hand Market is our ever popular Holiday Market and will take place on Saturday, November 29th, in the Historic Carolina Theatre at 310 S. Greene Street 
Downtown Greensboro, NC from 12-6pm.

This one day, indoor designer holiday craft market is sure to have something for everyone: fine art, apparel, vintage goods, jewelry, accessories, housewares, paper goods, music and more.

Don't miss this great opportunity to get one of a kind handmade items for all those special people on your shopping list!! 

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 29th, 2014 from 12-6pm at The Historic Carolina Theatre in DOwntown Greensboro, NC for the latest installment Hand to Hand Market awesomeness.

50% off Sale!

Did you know we have less than 10 Fridays be for Christmas?  Don't mean to freak you out, but instead use be prepared and save 50% off with coupon code: SALE50 * Just click here to view.

Owl Hello on Kraft Notes Cards - Set of 6

Note cards would make the perfect gift for teachers and co-workers!

Large Color Buttons on Black Wire Crochet Necklace

How about a button crochet wire necklace for Mom or your best girlfriend?

Blessed Pumpkin Chalkboard Frame

And I think everyone can use a chalkboard picture frame!

Again, that coupon code is SALE50 for 50% off my entire site!  Just click here to view.

* Coupon expires 10.31.14

EBL Designs will be at the Made 4 the Holidays Market!

The MADE 4 Holidays Market is scheduled for Sunday Nov. 16 and again on Sunday Dec. 7 at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Shoppers will find unique and beautifully handcrafted gifts for anyone on their shopping list.

MADE 4 Holidays Market is the largest all local, NC made arts, crafts, & pottery show From Angels Aprons to Two Sister’s Toffee, there will be a variety of handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber art, fine art, packaged artisan foods, and so much more!

Enjoy live music by the Radials beginning at 1 pm - 2:30 pm. To hear a sample of their music, visit this website http://www.reverbnation.com/theradials

MADE 4 Holidays Market encourages the community to keep your dollars local and support talented artists in North Carolina.

The market is an indoor facility with free admission, WiFi, and plenty of free parking as well as an ATM on site. Enjoy holiday entertainment, food trucks and more. 

EBL Designs at the Tate Street Festival this Saturday!

EBL Designs will be at the Tate Street Festival this Saturday from 1-7 pm!  The weather forecasts are looking pretty awesome!

For more information about the Tate Street Festival, click here.

Pumpkin Note Cards

Sunday I sat down and worked on a few cards (I have to get ready for those three big shows that are less than two weeks a part!). 

When the Fall chill is in the air, I think of pumpkins.  Pumpkin pie, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin spice coffee, pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins!  I was really excited and motivated when I stumbled upon this card made by Donna Mikasa for Hero Arts.

I decided to put my own spin on it and these are a few cards that I came up with!  I just love them - what do you think?

EBL Designs will be at the Hand to Hand Holiday Market!

EBL Designs will be at the Hand to Hand Holiday Market on Saturday, November 29th from 12-6 pm.  Some items that will be available for sale include cameo rings, wish bracelets, button journals and frames, crochet wire necklaces and an assortment of hand crafted note cards!

The Hand to Hand Market features hip, handcrafted goods, underground art and vintage finds from some of the best regional and outer space artists, designers, crafters, and collectors the South East has to offer. The next Hand to Hand Market is our ever popular Holiday Market and will take place on Saturday, November 29th, in the Historic Carolina Theatre at 310 S. Greene Street 
Downtown Greensboro, NC from 12-6pm.

This one day, indoor designer holiday craft market is sure to have something for everyone: fine art, apparel, vintage goods, jewelry, accessories, housewares, paper goods, music and more.

Don't miss this great opportunity to get one of a kind handmade items for all those special people on your shopping list!! 

New Halloween Cards!

Sometimes I tickle myself at the cuteness of my creations!  I love these cards!  I was inspired by a card that was in one of the magazines that I get last Spring and I knew that I need to make one with my own spin!

These two cards are very similar, only the outside saying are different.  The first simply states "Trick or Treat" on the front and "Happy Halloween" inside.  The second says, "Just hanging out with my ghoul friends" on the front and "Happy Halloween" inside.  To add a special touch, on the back of the cards, about my shop stamp is an orange pumpkin.   

Each set of 6 cards come with matching envelopes that are stamped with "Happy Halloween" and another orange pumpkin. Stinking cute, right?

Want to order a set (or two)?  Visit my Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/ebldesigns!

New Watercolor Notecards

Hand painted and embossed dragonfly note cards

I've been busy trying to restock the shop with some new designs of notecards and really love the watercolor technique I've been using.  These cards are so vibrant and happy!

Interested in purchasing a set?  Visit my Etsy shop at: www.etsy.com/EBLDesigns.com!

Use coupon code FREESHIP for free shipping to the US through September, 30, 2014.

Hand painted and embossed sugar skull note cards

Hand painted and embossed butterfly note cards

Hand painted and embossed butterfly note cards