maybe she’s not so sure about that?

{onesie and “clown pants” (as dubbed by Daddy) both from the lovely Sarah G. — The onesie was made by the fine folks at craftster.org and found at the Boston Bazaar Bizarre (which just so happens to be having a SUMMER show this year, on August 21st. Sure to be totally awesome.)}

Not like you wouldn’t have guessed, but I’m taking a little break from all things web-related. I’m also going to be putting my Etsy shop in vacation mode in the next day or two (meaning it’s closed to new orders, but you can still see things that have been sold, contact me, etc., and you can sign up to be notified when it re-opens), and I’m not sure if I’ll re-activate it before the baby bean is born or not. We’re in the middle of project basement right now, and my entire studio is going to be moving down there in the next week. Since I probably won’t know where anything is or have access to everything for a while, I figured it’d be best to put the shop on hold for a while.

So, if you have any shopping you’ve been meaning to do in the Laurie Coyle Designs Etsy shop, now’s the time to do it! If you order something in the next few days I’ll be sure to include a super special free gift, too! yippee!

As for this blog, I’m just going to let myself off the hook, ok? I miss you, but I also feel bad when I don’t post, and that’s just no good for either of us. So I’m here to officially say that until I get into a routine with the little one, I’ll probalby not be here much. There may be no noticeable difference from the current infrequency, but who knows. I totally love you, though, and appreciate all of your encouragement and kind words and your interest in my work (and life!). It really means a lot to me, and I’ll be sure to keep you updated on baby-progress, as well as any new work that comes out of the new studio. I’m also planning a big before-and-after reveal of the basement space, but the project is definitely not done. Not quite yet. So until then…

xoxox

There are still a few more of these little guys in my Etsy shop. I’m also taking custom orders, which will take 7-10 days to complete, barring any unforseen moving-my-studio-two-floors-away circumstances that pop up.

Also be sure to head over and become a fan of Laurie Coyle Designs on Facebook for a super-sweet discount redeemable through Sunday (Feb. 21) on anything in the shop (you are also eligible if you are already a fan — and thanks!).

I just got in under the wire to donate a few prints to the Craft Hope for Haiti Etsy Shop, and the listing is up now. There are 4 copies of my print “The Question is Irrelevant, Love is the Answer” available, $12 each. I will ship them anywhere in the world — so get shopping!

There is a lot of other great stuff in the shop, all donated by hand-makers of all kinds. All proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders in Haiti. You can learn more about what Craft Hope is doing on their website. I also have to hand it to the organizers, all working crafty moms! They are doing great things, and I hope they can keep up the good work!

**update 1/21: All four of my prints sold in one day! So exciting! And so humbling to know I can help in this little way. There is still lots and lots of great handmade stuff to buy in the Craft Hope shop, even including some sewing and knitting patterns, so head on over!**

It has been so much fun and so inspiring to read all of the comments in the Calendar Giveaway. You are all so creative and I would love to spend a New Year’s Eve with each of you!

For those of you who haven’t entered yet, it’s still open through tonight and I will reveal the winner on Monday. Good luck!

This post is a little late, but I wanted to be sure to wish you a Happy New Year with a little winter cheer!

We’ll probably keep our Christmas tree up for at least a few more weeks. I really don’t understand people who decide today means it’s all over. I can always use a good dose of twinkle lights and sparkly ornaments and glowly lights on houses to brighten up a cold winter day! I kind of wish it was ok to keep it all up until the snow disappears in March (or April).

This is what we woke up to on Christmas morning. We spent the night at my parents’ house, along with two of my brothers who were in from out of town. We woke up to an icy winter wonderland, followed by all kinds of yummy treats and a big breakfast with everyone and maybe a few presents. It was super fun.

We had to wait till the next day to see my youngest brother Brian and his girlfriend, Sarah, who made me this amazing bookmark, plus little gift bags for yummy treats.

It was a very crafty Christmas, indeed.

I made this ellie for a very special little kiddo that I have yet to meet because he lives on the other side of the country. Someday!

and my darling Sarah G. made us this pair of amazing birdie pillows! Isn’t she the best? I think they are pretty much the most beautiful things ever. {thanks Sarah!!!}

I also bought us this fuzzy lil’ mushroom from the lovely Cary of Little Love Blue. We both love it so much! (The garland behind it is from CATA from a few years ago. One of my favorite parts of our tree-decorating!)

From now through January 1, 2010 I’m offering FREE shipping on everything (everything! well, excluding custom orders) in my Etsy shop. I’ve also put my 2010 Birdie calendar on sale for HALF PRICE. It’s only $10 now, was $20.

Wicked good!

Based on numbers picked by this truly random number generator, the winners are Lacey (comment #6) and Lisa K. (comment #11)!! Yippee and congrats, ladies! I’ll be in touch to get your addresses and send the cards out asap.

Thanks to EVERYONE for entering. I loved reading all of your comments and I will definitely be trying some of those treat recipes (chocolate chip cookies with peppermint? yes please! Brownies with peppermint ice cream? YUM! Hot chocolate with a candy cane? ok! …are we sensing a theme here?) and will have to get some of the songs I don’t already have — I’m always looking for new holiday music!

I’m really excited that you were all so willing to play. I have been thinking about doing a giveaway for a calendar, too — look for that around New Year’s or right after (for all of us who realize we are without a calendar on Jan. 1!).

In honor of our first real snow this weekend, and just in time for sending out to your holiday card list, I’m giving away two separate sets of 8 holiday cards!

To enter just leave a comment with your favorite holiday song or album, or your favorite tasty holiday treat. Extra brownie points for a link to the song/album or recipe! Leave your comment by midnight EST Wednesday December 9. I’ll choose the winners (by random number generator thingy) on Thursday and contact you for your address to send them out asap!

I’m giving away one set of each of these designs (two chances to win!):

Bike with Wreath

&

Peace Stars

These are A2 size cards (4-1/4″x5-1/2″), hand-screenprinted here in my little hillside studio, blank inside, packaged up with envelopes for your sending pleasure.

good luck!