So I made my own.
And now they're available on open clipart:
https://openclipart.org/collection/collection-detail/spacefem/10614
Hope you enjoy!
Showing posts with label geekery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label geekery. Show all posts
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Coloring pages for pi day
Last year around March 14th, I was getting ready to celebrate Pi Day with my daughter, like every good nerdy family. As a creative kid, one of her favorite things to do is COLOR, so I told her we'd print out some pi day color pages for her and her friends. I went internet searching but woe was me... I didn't find anything I loved!
So I made my own.
And now they're available on open clipart:
https://openclipart.org/collection/collection-detail/spacefem/10614
Hope you enjoy!
So I made my own.
And now they're available on open clipart:
https://openclipart.org/collection/collection-detail/spacefem/10614
Hope you enjoy!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
My geeky baby onesie designs finished up by clichemom - yay!
A while back I introduced a collection on spoonflower of geeky baby onesie kits - cut and sew designs so you could sew up a onesie inspired by your favorite sci-fi show. Of course then what happened? I got Etsy convos from people wanting me to sew them up and sell them. Great, except I've got a full time job and just had another baby... no time!
Then I remembered heck, I'm on etsy! There are shops all over the place run by people looking for more sales, talented artists who can totally sew. I searched around and found someone who was already making geeky baby items, with snaps even... for me that was the most pain-in-the-rear part of the baby onesies, I hate closures. But my new friend Katie at clichemom has no problem with them.
So I convo'ed her to ask if I could send inquiries her way, she said sure, and we're off... she's fulfilling orders and giving me design feedback, I'm back to being just a fabric designer. Collaboration is awesome!
Here's what originally drew me to approach her, these adorable suck pads... basically little pads that snap around your baby carrier (bjorn, ergo, whatever pricy thing you've invested in) so your kid can drool all over the straps and you've got an easy removable bit to throw in the washer:
And here are some of the onesies she's making with my fabric:
Then I remembered heck, I'm on etsy! There are shops all over the place run by people looking for more sales, talented artists who can totally sew. I searched around and found someone who was already making geeky baby items, with snaps even... for me that was the most pain-in-the-rear part of the baby onesies, I hate closures. But my new friend Katie at clichemom has no problem with them.
So I convo'ed her to ask if I could send inquiries her way, she said sure, and we're off... she's fulfilling orders and giving me design feedback, I'm back to being just a fabric designer. Collaboration is awesome!
Here's what originally drew me to approach her, these adorable suck pads... basically little pads that snap around your baby carrier (bjorn, ergo, whatever pricy thing you've invested in) so your kid can drool all over the straps and you've got an easy removable bit to throw in the washer:
by cichemom
And here are some of the onesies she's making with my fabric:
by cichemom
by cichemom
by cichemom
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Featured artist & inteview: jarg0n
We have over 2700 shops signed up for the contest these days, wow! And the one with the highest winning average out of all of them is jarg0n, a geeky knitter from yorkshire with wonderful things to say. I'm happy to be learning more about this shop, her items are absolutely delightful!
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I’m 42 years old and was born and raised in the North of England, a true Yorkshire lass.
I live with my partner Mick, my 15 year old son and our two cats Betty and Pixel (known as Fatty and Meanie, respectively).
I've home educated my son for the last 3 and a half years with help from a charity called “Red Balloon” who work with severely bullied children and try to get them back into education.
What got you started making handmade items?
My mum and gran used to craft stuff all the time, so I guess it’s just something I’ve been brought up with. These were craftswomen from a tougher time, back when crochet was a fine art and there was no wool that couldn’t be knitted. I learned to knit at a very early age and was always more creative than academic.
As a teenager I was really into the punk and goth scene, and since most shops were reluctant to sell leather neckbands I made almost all my own clothes. I remember one of my outfits was created from a school blackout curtain and part of a cricket net I cut down one break time (sorry Mr. Thomlinson).
When I left school I did art at college before going into care work as a job. However for some reason they never appreciated my ability to knit baby hats blindfolded, so my creativity was put on hold for a few years.
What got you to open your shop on etsy?
When I began to home educate my son I found I had more time on my hands at home, so I reentered the crafting world with just a few balls of wool and a couple of hat designs. My partner mentioned etsy, so I took a look round the site and loved it! My mum had just recently retired so I asked if she wanted to open a shop up with me on etsy with her doing the crochet and me the knitted items. We have enjoyed every day since!
What is your home like?
We have a small terraced house very close to the town center. Since I opened the shop our living room has turned into a maze of bookcases, drawers and boxes stuffed with enough wool to make an alpaca cringe!
When I moved in the only thing I wanted was to shell out for the dining table of our dreams. Unfortunately those dreams have just been crushed by my partner Mick, who’s started using the table for his two laptops and a 3D printer he’s using to start his own Etsy shop (“because who needs family dinners, anyway?”).
What inspires you?
Lots of different things. It can be a cartoon, or a picture, or (in the case of the shrunken head bags) those old black and white horror movies about monsters beating up hysterical teenagers.
Knitting has always been classed as a pretty old fashioned craft and I try to push the boundaries of what can be created.
Tips for other etsy artists?
Create what you love and enjoy the downtime when you are not selling, this is the time that you can create many new things for your shop without pressure. :)
Knitted teapot cozy novelty red devil horns tea cosy knit unique unusual cozies Made to Order
by jarg0n
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I’m 42 years old and was born and raised in the North of England, a true Yorkshire lass.
I live with my partner Mick, my 15 year old son and our two cats Betty and Pixel (known as Fatty and Meanie, respectively).
I've home educated my son for the last 3 and a half years with help from a charity called “Red Balloon” who work with severely bullied children and try to get them back into education.
by jarg0n
What got you started making handmade items?
My mum and gran used to craft stuff all the time, so I guess it’s just something I’ve been brought up with. These were craftswomen from a tougher time, back when crochet was a fine art and there was no wool that couldn’t be knitted. I learned to knit at a very early age and was always more creative than academic.
As a teenager I was really into the punk and goth scene, and since most shops were reluctant to sell leather neckbands I made almost all my own clothes. I remember one of my outfits was created from a school blackout curtain and part of a cricket net I cut down one break time (sorry Mr. Thomlinson).
When I left school I did art at college before going into care work as a job. However for some reason they never appreciated my ability to knit baby hats blindfolded, so my creativity was put on hold for a few years.
Bow scarf knitted ascot scarf retro 50s style scarflette neck warmer in beautiful rainbow colors
by jarg0n
What got you to open your shop on etsy?
When I began to home educate my son I found I had more time on my hands at home, so I reentered the crafting world with just a few balls of wool and a couple of hat designs. My partner mentioned etsy, so I took a look round the site and loved it! My mum had just recently retired so I asked if she wanted to open a shop up with me on etsy with her doing the crochet and me the knitted items. We have enjoyed every day since!
What is your home like?
We have a small terraced house very close to the town center. Since I opened the shop our living room has turned into a maze of bookcases, drawers and boxes stuffed with enough wool to make an alpaca cringe!
When I moved in the only thing I wanted was to shell out for the dining table of our dreams. Unfortunately those dreams have just been crushed by my partner Mick, who’s started using the table for his two laptops and a 3D printer he’s using to start his own Etsy shop (“because who needs family dinners, anyway?”).
by jarg0n
What inspires you?
Lots of different things. It can be a cartoon, or a picture, or (in the case of the shrunken head bags) those old black and white horror movies about monsters beating up hysterical teenagers.
Knitting has always been classed as a pretty old fashioned craft and I try to push the boundaries of what can be created.
by jarg0n
Tips for other etsy artists?
Create what you love and enjoy the downtime when you are not selling, this is the time that you can create many new things for your shop without pressure. :)
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