In every business world, even the wee indie one, you have to start worrying about holidays (should you want to make holiday-centric items) so far in advance! I know that the end of October really isn't that far before Christmas-time, but all I want to think about is Halloween right now!
Luckily, I struck on a sketch for this year's Black Apple Christmas card a few weeks ago..and I knew it was the one. Look how sweet!
And we're continuing the girl/hedgie gift-giving theme we established with last year's cards.
Here is (a really close approximation of) the finished cards, which were just sent off to printers:
I couldn't be more pleased!
And, the original was just popped into shop, so if you'd like to own it for keeps, hop over and take a look. (Update: It was gone in a flash!)
Last night, when I was varnishing it, Josiah said "You won't rest until pink is considered an official Christmas color, will you?" And I guess I am on a bit of a campaign.
I decided to go with the beautiful, big, cherry-red Paper Source envelopes for them again (I thought about light blue, but red just seems the way to go for Christmas).
Happy Friday, loves!
Comments (35)
I was *just* thinking about asking you if you had christmas cards sent to the printers yet! Yay!
LaurenSmash · October 19, 2007 at 04:45 PM
Oooh, gorgeous!
Pink is sooooo the way to go for Christmas cards, I did pink ice skaters last year :0)
Erica-Jane
xx
Erica-Jane · October 19, 2007 at 05:15 PM
As far as I am concerned, pink IS a Christmas color. What do you get when you lick and lick a candy cane and the red and white mix, hmmmmm?
Melissa Crowe · October 19, 2007 at 05:20 PM
Ahh I missed the original! Oh well..the cards are going to be adorable.
www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com · October 19, 2007 at 05:24 PM
Beautiful! I want that hat your little girl is wearing.
Ky Eliza · October 19, 2007 at 05:38 PM
these are so lovely! I might get some to send out for christmas ^^
Ledh · October 19, 2007 at 05:49 PM
So sweet!
I always use pink & chartreuse as my Christmas-y colors, rather than the traditional red & green. (Plus it is my absolute favorite color combo anyways!)
Suzy · October 19, 2007 at 06:25 PM
Adorable! And I totally agree on pink as a xmas colour :)
cassie · October 19, 2007 at 06:46 PM
ooooh, I can't wait till they're in the shop.
nyjlm · October 19, 2007 at 06:48 PM
I do hope that you will have plenty in store!! :-)
Melissa Garrett · October 19, 2007 at 07:09 PM
SOOO pretty! I will definitely be watching for them to appear :)
Amanda · October 19, 2007 at 07:28 PM
OH you are so good. Hey...I thought we get a heads-up before you list originals....DRAT! Looking forward to the return from the printer.
jen · October 19, 2007 at 09:08 PM
Ooh, she is lovely!
Cedar · October 19, 2007 at 11:01 PM
LOVE IT!!!
melanie · October 19, 2007 at 11:46 PM
How cute - I love your new piece!
Erika · October 20, 2007 at 12:25 AM
Very adorable. I love them and think they'll be a hit!
Renee · October 20, 2007 at 01:02 AM
I just stumbled in and I am in *LOVE* with your work. You are amazing. ANother place to spend all my hard earned cash money!
Marm
MARE · October 20, 2007 at 01:19 AM
I am just not fast enough to catch your shop listings! Arrgh!
That is a really sweet picture, perfect for X-mas cards. well done once again!
xo
Jessica Marie · October 20, 2007 at 01:54 AM
oooh,when will they be up in the shop!!?!?
Allegra · October 20, 2007 at 06:31 AM
Oh gorgeous, how cute! Love your work and will keep an eye on the shop for a reapparition :)
pinkmilk · October 20, 2007 at 08:25 AM
Wow! That is so adorable!
Monica · October 20, 2007 at 09:04 AM
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Ever since I started to read 'Inside a Black Apple' I have an urge to write something in English (my native tongue is Estonian and I had neglected need to write poems/stories. But now I get so much inspiration from here - just by looking at your pictures and reading about your thoughts and things you like and dislike... You have created a tiny and a bit different world and it's somehow widening my world and my imagination. As I said: thank you.
TurnThePage · October 20, 2007 at 09:47 AM
Oh! Firstly, I think pink for the holidays is a lovely thought... I personally would not mind if you started an official campaign. ;) hehe.
Those cards are adorable!! How do you come up with such sweet ideas?! I can't wait until these cards are available! :)
Keep up your lovely artwork; it never fails to brighten my little computer screen. :)
Casey · October 20, 2007 at 10:36 AM
LOVE it! will they be sold in sets?
jen · October 20, 2007 at 11:46 AM
Hi! First time I make a comment on your blog, I've been visiting for alredy a moment, and I love it! You inspire me soo much, and your kind of sweet world is very funny...Makes feel happy, and I love your work!
Mademoiselle G · October 20, 2007 at 01:06 PM
cute cute cute
and why SHOULDN'T pink be a Christmas colour? Rosy frosted cheeks (and noses), red-and-white sweets, the soft warm colour of firelight on faces?
it all sounds VERY pink to me. =)
sarah · October 20, 2007 at 01:38 PM
Since it looks so much like my daughter (she's 20) I may have to buy them if I can!
morganna713 · October 20, 2007 at 06:52 PM
those vertical stripe socks!
how could this not be a winner!?
lou · October 20, 2007 at 08:01 PM
Oh she's so cute with her little hat and mary janes! Your art is so lovely for Christmas cards.
...this post made me think I should start thinking about Christmas shopping soon.
-Heather
needlings.etsy.com
Heather · October 20, 2007 at 11:03 PM
this is absolutely precious! :) you always make the sweetest things.
jan · October 21, 2007 at 05:19 AM
How wonderful that they were snapped up quickly! I will keep checking to see if there are more later. I love seeing the pencil sketch idea!
kim · October 21, 2007 at 09:22 AM
I adore this painting.. I love this happy atmosphere and colour you used. Are you going to have print as well?
maki · October 21, 2007 at 03:31 PM
oh i love this year's card design em! i can't wait to send these out. i was a big hit with everyone i sent one to last year!
Jessica Hood · October 22, 2007 at 08:55 AM
Pink is an official Christmas color at my house and I'm going to need some of those cards! :)
tiffany · October 22, 2007 at 09:37 AM
Oh my- are you gonna make some cute holiday cards!!?!
Euphoria · October 24, 2007 at 10:45 PM