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St. Valentine’s Day Massacre

Tulips photo by Chandler O'Leary

Inside the house we have these this morning…

Photo by Chandler O'Leary

…but Valentine’s Day looks a little different in the yard. Spring is already on its way here, so we have to seize the moment and get going on the massive pile of landscaping projects we have planned for the year.

Photo by Chandler O'Leary

So we’re spending our romantic weekend with chainsaws and tree stumps. Hope your Valentine’s Day is a special one, too—whether you stick to tradition or not!

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Love between the lines

Coloring cards by Chandler O'Leary

Today I am surrounded by piles of bird illustrations and hot pink envelopes, because it’s time once again for my local Valentine craft fair! My newest goodies this year are these color-your-own love notes, inspired by those adult coloring books that have been all the rage lately. I did a trial run with a little Tacoma coloring card last fall, and then you people nearly cleaned me out of them in one fell swoop! So this time I’ve done something with a slightly wider appeal, in case you don’t happen to live in my lovely town (and if you don’t, you can find these cards online in the shop).

If you are local, stop by this Saturday and see them in person. Here are the details:

Tacoma is for Lovers Valentine craft fair
Saturday, February 6, 2016
11 am to 4 pm, free!
King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, WA

See you there!

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My crafty Valentine

"Love Birds" illustrations by Chandler O'Leary

Painted Bunting illustration by Chandler O'Leary

Here they are! My new line of bird illustrations has arrived, just in (the nick of) time for Valentine’s Day.

Detail of "Love Birds" illustration by Chandler O'Leary

In the shop you’ll find snazzy new postcards…

"Love Birds" gift tags by Chandler O'Leary

…gift tags (I’m particularly excited about these)…

Painted Bunting temporary tattoo by Chandler O'Leary

…and even fun temporary tattoos! This is all just a taste of what I’ve got planned for this year—look for more soon.

In the meantime, head on over and see if something catches your fancy. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Cold studio, warm palette

Detail of "Love Birds" illustration by Chandler O'Leary

For the past few days I’ve been painting while wrapped in a thick wool shawl and wearing fingerless gloves—but howl as it might, no polar vortex can dim my bright tropical paints.

Detail of "Love Birds" illustration by Chandler O'Leary

I’m putting the finishing touches on a few new goodies,

Detail of Painted Bunting illustration by Chandler O'Leary

just in time for Valentine’s Day. If you’re local, you can find them at my table at the craft fair this weekend! Here’s the skinny:

Tacoma is for Lovers Valentine Craft Fair
Saturday & Sunday, February 8 & 9
11 am to 4 pm both days, free!
King’s Books
218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, WA

Detail of "Love Birds" illustration by Chandler O'Leary

If you’re not local, they’ll go online in the Etsy shop this weekend, too. I’ll be back with an announcement post when they’re up. In the meantime, stop by the fair and say hello!

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Lettering lingerie

"Be Mine, See Mine" letterpress "undies" Valentine illustrated by Chandler O'Leary and printed by Igloo Letterpress

I’m giggling like a schoolgirl, now that my new Naughty Undies valentine is here! This is my latest pop-up card collaboration with Igloo Letterpress—Allison came up with with the mischievous rhyme and die-cut structure, and I did an entirely typographic illustration of a pair of pink unmentionables. Want to make your Valentine’s eyes pop a little? You can pick up your card in the shop!