Stephanie Corfee

vibrant, bohemian, and intricate art

Holiday Giveaway #1 – Christmas Stamp

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i am thankful for this year. So many changes, challenges and blessings. So i am going to be posting some fun little giveaways from now til Christmas Eve. All you have to do is post a little comment. Tell me your favorite artwork from the year? Or maybe tell me your favorite holiday tradition? It doesn’t matter…just a way to share and be joyous this month. Check back to the post to see if you’ve won! i am going to be so completely random with how many giveaways i can come up with!! It will be nutty and fun! Merry Christmas!!

Today i’m giving away this unmounted rubber stamp great for card-making or scrapbooking. A little gal singing a Christmas carol. xoxo!

UPDATE!!! random number generator picked #9 (skipping over MY comment) – that means the winner is Kristen! I’ll contact you to get you the stamp!

Kittie Kat Stuffie | A FREE Printable

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Here’s a fun little craft project to do with your kiddos. A quick Kittie Kat stuffie they can color and help you stuff. Older kids might even be able to help with the sewing. I’ve made a printable PDF download for you all. You have a few options:

1) print onto inkjet compatible, paper-backed cotton or canvas. You can get this at some craft stores or online. Dharma Trading Co. has some here.

2) print the download onto iron-on transfer paper. You can also get that at Dharma Trading Co. here.

3) print out onto regular paper and use a lightbox and fabric markers to trace the design onto your fabric.

I printed onto inkjet compatible cotton canvas. Then got situated with my trusty fabric markers and some fabric dyes for the larger areas so i could paint them in a bit quicker.

Here’s a detail of the fabric texture. (Click the image to see it larger on your screen)

And here’s how she looked all color-i-fied.

Then i cut out the kittie leaving about 5/8″ of the fabric all around.

I used this piece as a template to cut a piece of fabric for the back of the kittie. I just used some woven, fun fabric from my stash. You don’t need much. I pinned the 2 pieces with right sides together.

Next, I stitiched a 5/8″ seam all around. The fabric marker bled through, so it gave me a good guide as far as staying very close to the black outline of the kittie. I backstitched on either side of an approximately 4″ gap at the base of the kittie. This will be the hole for turning and stuffing. Before turning, i trimmed close to my stitching line and added some notches around curves to make the turned shape lie smoothly. You might want to add a 2nd row of stitching very close to your first row if this little stuffie is likely to get a lot of wear.

Next, I turned and pressed the stuffie so she looked like this.

Then stuffed her with fiber fill and hand-stitched the opening shut. I instagrammed her keeping me company at my desk, see?

She might need some sequins…..but that’s for another day. : )

Oh! and see her cute back?

Click the image below for your PDF download if you want to make a few of your own! Meow!

 

Major Catch-Up

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SO much has happened since my last post.

Had lots of doctor visits. Had 2 bouts of sick kiddos and one LONG round of sick mommy. Threw 2 surprise parties on consecutive weekends. (Pic above from my folks’ 40th wedding anniversary with my siblings and their spouses.) Created new art for my very first application to a large juried art show. Tried my best to create some new illustrations. Fridge broke. Central AC died. Pulled out about 1/8th of my hair and chewed my fingernails down to the nubs. Hubby (and i) survived a crazy month of random-lots-of-overtime-and-weekend-hours schedule. C started first grade-all day. (sniff*)

And we heard a tiny little heartbeat for the very first time. : )

And that’s just the highlights!

Here is a little visual diary of some of the above.

Free Printable post on Lil Blue Boo

PEAPOD – 24×30 x1.5″ – $425 on etsy

BUBBLEBATH – 36x36x1.5″ – $995 on etsy

Kids Book mock-up illustration

Sneak Peek of logo in progress

Digital Art

PRINCESS MONSTER – 8×8 print – $18 on etsy

3-RING CIRCUS – 36x36x1.5″ – $995

BALLERINA – 36x36x1.5″ – $995

SING – 16x16x1.5″ – $495

C on his First Day of First Grade (double sniff*) : )

Peace out!

 

 

Free Download – Pillow Faces

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Just for fun….make some reversible face pillows. Cute for a little girl, or quirky for a big girl who likes a bit of whimsy. Some of my Facebook buddies suggested the cases would be great slumber party crafts/favors or even a nice gift to mail to your little girl if she is at sleep away camp.

Use fabric paint to wing it and give it your own spin or download my full size printables to trace or transfer. i’d highly recommend Super Soft Transfer Paper from Dharma Trading if you go the iron-on route. It cannot be beat.

If you want to trace, use a lightbox or sunny window and tape the template pieces inside the case. Then trace and fill in with soft fabric paint. i like this kind from Tulip.

Piece of cake!!

A Printable to Color this Easter!

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In addition to candy and treats, i always like to put a story book and maybe some crayola markers into my son’s Easter basket. SO here’s a nice little extra that goes perfectly with both; some coloring bookmarks for boys and girls. Just CLick the image for the FREE download and print to a piece of white cardstock. Your kids can color and cut out the bookmarks to keep or give to a friend.

Happy Easter!

FREE Download! – WISH ornaments

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Here’s a sweet idea for a quick Christmas Eve crafting tradition!

Make some memories with this holiday WISH ornament you can print and color using just basic white cardstock and a B&W printer. Just Click the image below to start your FREE download. Color, cut out and fill-in your families wishes on the pieces. Glue them back to back for a nice, sturdy ornament. Punch a hole and thread with ribbon for hanging! i’ve included the “2011” on the first ornament, but you can print multiples of the blank version so you’ll be able to repeat this tradition for many christmases to come and reflect back on past wishes each year as you decorate the tree. Imagine reading your kiddos’ 6-year-old wishes someday when they are 18, 28, 38….ah memories. Merry Christmas everyone!

 

Look Ma! i made it myself!

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Just in time for the holiday, why not let your kiddos make their own tee, or sleepwear with a festive flair.

-Just click the image below to start your free download.

-Flip the file so the text is a mirror image that will print correctly when ironed on. Use Dharma Trading’s Super Soft Transfer Paper for awesome results.

-Arrange the tree and one of the 4 phrases provided for under the tree onto your shirt or nightie or whatever! Maybe even a holiday shopping tote!

-Iron it on baby! Then let the kiddos color it with fabric markers.

Too, too cute and full of holiday cheer.

Hope you enjoy! -xo, stephanie

…and if you would like a “pre-flipped” image to make it even easier, just click here.

a DIY tutorial with Lil Blue Boo

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MORE FUN – BOY STYLE!!

Last week i posted a cutie patootie tutorial i helped create with my friend, Ashley, at Lil Blue Boo. Ashley had asked me to illustrate a coloring-book-style backdrop for her adorable “Box o’ Princesses.” And NOW, we have a version for boys all ready for you as well. My illustrated download will again be a freebie. i hope your kiddos have a great time with it! i was inspired by my own little guy who has been peeking over my shoulder asking lots of excited questions as i created.

Just click here for the B&W, letter-size download that you can print at home. It includes a label for your box, the color-able BOY-VILLE backdrop, and some cool extras; a treasure chest, swords and shields and the requisite telephone booth any self-respecting superhero needs to change his persona.

Hope your little ones have a great time personalizing their own set!
Ashley’s super-cool example is shown below and tutorial is here.