tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-251551812024-03-10T23:23:40.659-04:00Sloe Gin Fizzsloeginfizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11820028998033267211noreply@blogger.comBlogger789125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155181.post-59187146268449032892018-05-21T10:23:00.002-04:002018-05-21T10:23:43.955-04:00Blogger?! That's so 2008. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Time to change over <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/467923512" target="_blank">those calendars</a> and welcome, March! I saw the first pair of Sandhill Cranes back in our area just a few days ago and have been hearing lots of spring bird twitters in the early morning, though it is way too early for many of them!sloeginfizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11820028998033267211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155181.post-27464601168385903212017-02-16T17:18:00.002-05:002017-02-16T17:18:26.892-05:00Illustration Friday: Tea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My entry for this week's Illustration Friday topic: Tea.sloeginfizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11820028998033267211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155181.post-5718332518113843012017-02-09T15:33:00.001-05:002017-02-09T15:33:17.017-05:00Illustration Friday: Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thanks so much for stopping by! The blog is currently on hiatus … I haven't decided yet if this is a permanent status or if I will pick up again in the future. In the meantime, I do post regularly on <a href="http://facebook.com/sloeginfizz" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/sloe_gin_fizz" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, so please come visit me there! </div>
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Whoa! It's been a while. But today is March 1 and I'm here to remind you to change those calendar pages! I still have <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/249891729" target="_blank">a few left in my shop</a> priced to sell at half off!sloeginfizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11820028998033267211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155181.post-77702481499078061152015-12-01T07:00:00.000-05:002015-12-01T07:00:02.501-05:00Five years of Decembers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A look back at five years of Novembers in my calendar designs. Octobers are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/10/five-years-of-octobers.html">here</a>, <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/09/five-years-of-septembers.html">Septembers</a> are here, <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/08/five-years-of-augusts.html">Augusts</a> are here, Julys are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/07/five-years-of-julys.html">here</a>, Junes are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/06/five-years-of-junes.html">here</a>, Mays are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/05/five-years-of-mays.html">here</a>, Aprils are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/04/five-years-of-aprils.html">here</a>, Marches are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/03/five-years-of-marches.html">here</a>, Februaries are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/02/five-years-of-februaries.html">here</a>, Januaries are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/01/happy-new-year.html">here</a>.</div>
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Words can't describe <a href="http://www.theflower.house/" target="_blank">Flower House Detroit</a> and these photos can't do it justice, but it's a glimpse into the magic of the weekend. Lisa Waud of <a href="http://potandbox.com/" target="_blank">Pot & Box</a> was the mastermind behind this wonderland of flowers in an abandoned house in Hamtramck. Florists from Michigan and across the country filled the rooms with american-grown fresh flowers and living plants. Now that the weekend is over, the house will be responsibly deconstructed and its materials repurposed. The land will be converted into a flower farm and design center. There's so much more to say, but you can read all that starting <a href="http://www.theflower.house/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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It's here! My <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/249891729" target="_blank">new illustrated calendar for 2016 is online</a> and waiting for you. I'm really excited about this one. I probably think—and say—this every year, but I really do feel like I pushed myself design-wise on this one. I hope you enjoy! </div>
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<br />sloeginfizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11820028998033267211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155181.post-41427938060495570542015-10-08T11:50:00.004-04:002015-10-08T11:51:12.394-04:00Illustrated Billboard <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In case you haven't seen me jumping up and down and waving my arms <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SloeGinFizz" target="_blank">on social media,</a> here's a look at a billboard I illustrated for local Ann Arbor non-profit <a href="http://www.lesliesnc.org/" target="_blank">Leslie Science & Nature Center</a>. It was installed last week and I am so happy with how it turned out. As some of you may know, I don't often draw people and this was going to include people — larger than life size!<br />
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The billboard is on I-94 near Chelsea, bout a mile before the Fletcher Road exit if you are traveling east, into Ann Arbor. It is on the north, or left, side of the highway.sloeginfizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11820028998033267211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155181.post-86112570889511355492015-10-01T07:00:00.000-04:002015-10-01T07:00:07.774-04:00Five years of Octobers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">I have just released <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/249891729" target="_blank">my new 2016 calendar</a>, but let's hold onto 2015 while we can! A look back at five years of Octobers in my calendar designs. <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/09/five-years-of-septembers.html" target="_blank">Septembers</a> are here, <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/08/five-years-of-augusts.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Augusts</a> are here, Julys are </span><a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/07/five-years-of-julys.html" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">, Junes are </span><a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/06/five-years-of-junes.html" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-decoration: none;">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">, Mays are </span><a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/05/five-years-of-mays.html" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-decoration: none;">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">, Aprils are </span><a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/04/five-years-of-aprils.html" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-decoration: none;">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">, Marches are </span><a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/03/five-years-of-marches.html" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-decoration: none;">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">, Februaries are </span><a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/02/five-years-of-februaries.html" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-decoration: none;">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">, Januaries are </span><a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/01/happy-new-year.html" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-decoration: none;">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">.</span>sloeginfizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11820028998033267211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155181.post-27936460428864454392015-09-23T19:58:00.000-04:002015-09-23T19:58:04.274-04:00DIY Street Fair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's time for the <a href="http://www.ferndalediy.com/" target="_blank">DIY Street Fair</a>! After missing last year's show, I'm super excited to jump back into craft shows this season with this awesome weekend of goodness. You know I love seeing the Ferndale community out in its best friendly fashion. This is one of my favorite weekends of the year! I'll have my 2016 calendars available, new prints and more! I'll be in my usual location at booth F44 right behind the WAB. See you there!sloeginfizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11820028998033267211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155181.post-59654052112608974172015-09-01T07:00:00.000-04:002015-09-01T07:00:09.463-04:00Five years of Septembers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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sloeginfizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11820028998033267211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155181.post-49429812031764606332015-08-11T17:58:00.000-04:002015-08-11T17:58:00.437-04:00Illustration Friday: Pointy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Uh-oh, something's not quite right … This is my submission for this week's <a href="http://illustrationfriday.com/" target="_blank">Illustration Friday</a> topic: Pointy.sloeginfizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11820028998033267211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155181.post-5141089398998553402015-08-06T16:54:00.003-04:002015-08-06T16:54:37.280-04:00Dog Days of Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had fun with this one: Summer promo card for <a href="http://www.jessicabroomeresearch.com/" target="_blank">a client</a> … the Dog Days of Summer!sloeginfizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11820028998033267211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155181.post-1138458786885666542015-08-01T07:00:00.000-04:002015-08-01T07:00:05.553-04:00Five years of Augusts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ahhhh … summer times. A look back at five years of Augusts in my calendar designs. Julys are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/07/five-years-of-julys.html" target="_blank">here</a>, Junes are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/06/five-years-of-junes.html">here</a>, Mays are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/05/five-years-of-mays.html">here</a>, Aprils are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/04/five-years-of-aprils.html">here</a>, Marches are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/03/five-years-of-marches.html">here</a>, Februaries are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/02/five-years-of-februaries.html">here</a>, Januaries are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/01/happy-new-year.html">here</a>.sloeginfizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11820028998033267211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155181.post-2293728469347482362015-07-17T10:42:00.003-04:002015-07-17T17:59:39.193-04:00Illustrated Wedding Invitations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last weekend my younger brother got married in Charlotte, North Carolina. I had the pleasure of working with him — and his lovely bride — on invitation materials to suit their charming rustic barn location. So along with a huge congratulations, I thought I'd share a look:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">A belated look back at five years of Julys in my calendar designs.</span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">Junes are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/06/five-years-of-junes.html" target="_blank">here</a>, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">Mays are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/05/five-years-of-mays.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>, Aprils are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/04/five-years-of-aprils.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>, Marches are <a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/03/five-years-of-marches.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>, Februaries are </span><a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/02/five-years-of-februaries.html" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">, Januaries are </span><a href="http://sloeginfizz.blogspot.com/2015/01/happy-new-year.html" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">.</span><br />
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This is what camp is all about. <a href="http://craftawaycamp.weebly.com/" target="_blank">Craft-a-way Camp</a> 2015, hosted by <a href="http://thesmallcraft.com/" target="_blank">Small Craft</a>. So much crafting, laughing and good times. Read more about it <a href="http://thesmallcraft.com/2015/07/02/craft-a-way-camp-2015-happy-when-it-rains/" target="_blank">here</a>.sloeginfizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11820028998033267211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155181.post-21980936616244388162015-06-23T15:53:00.001-04:002015-06-23T16:03:28.800-04:00Summer camps — then and now<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I went to summer camp for nine years as a kid. It was a small, family-run all-girls overnight camp in western New Jersey near the Delaware Water Gap called Camp Nyoda — the same camp that my mother and aunt went to as girls. That's me, fifth from the left in what I'm guessing was about 1986.<br />
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From the very first summer when I called home halfway through the first week and asked to stay longer, I knew that I was in a special place. It was a place that nurtured creativity in all its forms, embraced individuality while helping us form deep, lasting relationships. My seven years as a camper and two as a counselor at Camp Nyoda truly formed the person I would become and was where I most felt myself.<br />
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I'm reflecting on this time in part because I have been lucky enough to find a new camp tradition at Small Craft's <a href="http://craftawaycamp.weebly.com/" target="_blank">Craft-a-way camp</a> which happens this coming weekend in Waterloo State Park here in Michigan. Hooray! This will be my third year at Craft-A-Way camp and each time I am flooded with memories of my childhood camp experiences.<br />
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But really, Nyoda is in my thoughts these days because they suffered a great loss this spring <a href="http://www.northjersey.com/opinion/opinion-letters-to-the-editor/the-montclair-times-letter-by-kathe-knitch-bungalow-fire-sweeps-camp-nyoda-1.1339188" target="_blank">when a fire wiped out four of the seven bungalows</a> campers and counselors live in for the summer. In true Nyoda spirit, there has been an outpouring of support to get everything rebuilt and up and running for the 2015 camp season that starts July 5. They are almost there! If by chance you'd like to lend a hand — or send some dollars — <a href="https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/fzs8/camp-nyoda-fire-fund" target="_blank">the Give Forward campaign to rebuild is here.</a> <br />
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In the late 1960s, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Hamman" target="_blank">my grandmother </a>was the editor of <i>Bride & Home</i> magazine. This "Autumn Preview" issue from 1968 was saved for me by my mom. It featured photos of my parents' apartment in Manhattan. I love everything about this: From the stories highlighted on the cover, to the much hyped — and somewhat exaggerated — obsession by my parents of all things nautical in the article and apartment styling. </div>
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The wooden schooner on the wall still hangs in my mom's home. How's that for a little #tbt?!<br />
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