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.