FREE chalkboard digital art print, just because

September has been the worst month since I opened, for the sign shop.  My graphics shop took off, well, for me, at least, it has been a terrific month.  I measure success by how many happy hours I can go to, and this month would have left me in the drunk tank.

So, while I lament my signs, I celebrate my graphics shop, so I am going to give you something for free, yes, free.  Chalkboard art is hot right now, and so are typography prints.  What is awesome about digital prints is that if the trend changes, as it always does, you can change as well, and it does not cost you an arm and a leg.  For a few bucks you download the print and frame it on your lovely walls.

Need a last minute gift?  Bam, download and print and run to the dollar store for a frame ( I won't tell about the dollar store frame).

So, in honor of my graphics, and just because, here is your freebie, now do a happy dance. Oh, and just print this little guy out as 8 x 10.

.https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4J1keODfzWxQnBpNXZxUzZ1QUU/view?usp=sharing

Want to see more? Come visit my shop on Etsy- groovy graphics.

Graphics and sign making

I love designing graphics, and that is how we started making our signs.  I was contacted yesterday by a customer who absolutely loved her camper sign ( good job hubby).  I then spent 2 days designing a new sign for her.

I should have charged more, but what the heck, we are still a new little business, and at this point am just happy having a repeat customer.  I am so thrilled with this design, that I may make it as a regular item in the shop.

Here is the design:

Now we will take this design and transfer it into the pine wood.  I cannot wait to see how this turns out.  I will take pics once it is done.

I also listed this little guy on Facebook, this is hand painted, so a different technique, but I love the black and white, this one sold the day I put it in our group. 

I am really proud of not just the sign, but the pure white background that I managed to capture. Normally I think it is a boring look, but I think it looks great with the black.

Well, record heat is heading this way, everyone keep cool!