who doesnt love snail mail packages around the holidays

A little while back I ordered 2 items from my own Zazzle Shop -  a mousepad for my new job as I dont have one over at my office :P and a keychain because well...I have to admit I love keychains. So must add to my small collection.
Well they both arrived today much to my merry surprise! I was so happy opening them up, like an early Christmas ^^ and seeing how bright and clear the colors were!

my computer at home, so brightened up! love owls :P

you can see here what a great job zazzle does when printing designs, great colors and very clear

the flash kindve made the subtley of this picture off, but it has amazing colors irl as well :)

You can find those products and designs all on my Zazzle shop here:  http://www.zazzle.com/plantiebees :)
So! There are my early Christmas presents by me, to me :P Hopefully I will feel a bit better and get to paint later today (have done no painting today, so lame!)
I think I could even be done with this one before the weekend :O Which would be uber exciting!
I DO have my next model lined up and she just happened to be my "Christmas Bird" girl - which comes incidently at a perfect time.
So many great projects, so little time ^^
Hope everyones well!

Okay, I went Overboard. New Phone Cases done!

Now that things have settled and I have alot more time in the evenings to concentrate on art/my shop again I had a browse on Zazzle and was delighted to see they put in some new phone cases!

2 cases for Blackberry (Bold and Curve) and Samsung Galaxy! The Galaxy is on my wish list - so it is especially awesome for when I can get an actual phone plan *lol, i feel like such a teeny bopper*

So, I just took all of my old designs (I know, I am so boring, gimme time!) and created all of them. I guess I got a bit excited :P But anyway, a small sample, for ya on here, I will definitely take my day off work tomorrow to browse all the new thingd zazzle has put up!

Aedhen Chibi Blackberry Curve Case by PlantieBees

Puku the Owl Samsung Galaxy Case by PlantieBees

Aedhen: Winter Guardian Blackberry Bold Case by PlantieBees

Gotta love Zazzles case designs, the ones you can clip on you can buy in the store are just so damn ugly in my opinion. These have such a lovely wrapping technology to them.
Ah someday! Ill be getting that samsung case :P

The Squishy Design come to life!

I was so happy to recieve photos from my lovely older sister, Alex (who lives in Paris) who ordered the Squishy Design Mousepad from me a short while ago...and it arrived!

I think the colors came out great! Something you always ponder about when getting things printed, but I am so chuffed to see my design used and out there ^^
So a huge hug and thank you to her for that! :D

The Squishy Design Mousepad by PlantieBees

Here is the design on my shop which won high regards in my marketing test on facebook with girls age 20 -30! Was the most popular by far actually!

And its one of the mousepad designs you can WIN! for free on my Facebook Giveaway going on right now ^^ Remember to click "Like" on my Facebook Page here to automatically enter yourself into the draw :)
Theres only 1 week left!! The contest ends October 4th!! :D *Spread the word*!!

Free Giveaway via Me!

As promised on my recent marketing test on facebook, I am having a Free Giveaway - of a Mousepad of YOUR CHOICE! on my Zazzle shop!
Its very simple :) - Go onto my Facebook Page *right here* and click "Like" to enter into the draw!
In about 2 weeks - I will randomly pick a winner for a Mousepad of YOUR choice on my Zazzle shop! Here are the options as of yet:

The Squeaky Design Mousepad by PlantieBees

Puku the Owl Mousepad by PlantieBees

The Squishy Design Mousepad by PlantieBees

Winter Guardian Mousepad by PlantieBees

BeeBee + Squishy Mousepad by PlantieBees

Its simple easy, and could get you a great mousepad for free to your door!
Spread the word and best of luck to you! :D

New Design! Puku the Owl

Wow well, its been awhile since I posted anything - my apologies. Its been a bit of a hectic week with getting Liam into a school, going to appointments and job hunting etc... But its weekend now, and Sketchfest! And also my 24th birthday tomorrow on Sunday ^^ hehe
I'd love to share with you all a new design I have crafted for my Zazzle shop, which got its first purchase today! This mousepad was purchased this afternoon making  a brilliant birthday suprise for me, I am so happy :D
Also Ive gotten great feedback from the recent "marketing test" Ive been doing on facebook, thanks so all who got involved and if YOU'D like to give me some feedback, please contact me anytime! Every little helps and goes towards my Free Giveaway I am planning for the future.

So! The new design: Puku the Owl - something Ive really wanted to do as I LOVE owls! Here are the items she is featured on as of yet!

Puku the Owl Sticker by PlantieBees

Small sticker form, available in lots of sizes and 2 shapes, its a great close up view of this cute little owl I made and personally adore :P Im thinking itll look good on future necklaces too!

Puku the Owl Button by PlantieBees

Puku the Owl Design by PlantieBees

Here the full design comes to light on this iPad case design, with a tree full of small birds, lots of Pukus and pretty yellow stars!

Puku the Owl iPhone Case by PlantieBees
Browse more iPod touch cases

Puku the Owl Mousepad by PlantieBees

And lastly the mousepad which is one of my personal cheery favorites of the bunch ^^
Thanks everyone for taking a look and hope you like the new design!
Currently in the terms of more "fine art" I am working on a realistic view of Bella, which can be seen on my Fb fan page - and watch this space for the free giveaway!
Your responses to the marketing test are what determines the giveaway piece so be vocal if you want a say so in what design it is :D

Have a great weekend!!

Aedhen on Zazzle!

Chibi Aedhen is finally done! Today I was able to complete painting her, and putting her on a few fun items from Zazzle ^^ Please check them out :D

Chibi Aedhen by PlantieBees

Here is the Chibi Aedhen stationary, everything has been designed, drawn and put together by me :) Featuring a rising sun motif at the top, cherry blossoms along the sides, and chop sticks + chibi skulls in the center!

Chibi Aedhen Sticker by PlantieBees

Also on a sticker! Get a better view of Aedhen with her hakama, katana, and green skull shine yes with a rising sun pattern in the background!

Chibi Aedhen Button! by PlantieBees

This picture is also on a button hehe for more lasting chibi cuteness :P

Thank you for all your support! :D! I hope you all like the new Chibi character and enjoy the new items ^^

Food Festival, Chibi RemakesI and More

Its been a great wonderful week this week, winning the Discover Y.O.U ecourse, opening and promoting my Zazzle shop and all sorts of other sites like tumblr, and squidoo to get my art out there
Yesterday was a wonderful icing on the cake as it was sunny and warm for once and we went to the last day of the Malmö Food Festival and met up with Richards friends Thomas and Toby :)

Me and Liam eating Greek Food

Liam and I ate some Greek food from one of the stands, and Richard and the rest of the boys had a Boar wrap of some kind :P hehe very manly.

Richard, Thomas and Toby

Afterwards we had Churros (omg, so good) and watched the weirdest band...or sound check...on stage while having a drink overlooking the stage

the band left to go shopping about half an hour in

Another great thing about going into Malmö is the American shop they have there which I always love to go into and grab some of my favorite junk food from my homeland: The States :D

reeses pieces, blue skittles, kraft mac n  cheese and Captain Crunch!!! OMG!

There was also a watermelon airhead but that didnt survive the journey home :P
Today is supposed to be really warm and sunny again so Ill try to make the most of it ^^
In terms of my little art world I have around me - I have completed my art trade with Reem-Alfalfa of her character Lucy :) Which ill show you now:

my version of Lucy

the original Lucy on the left by Reem

And if you can handle anymore Ive been working on some Chibis for my Zazzle Shop!

My Bella Noir Chibi! Now available on Stationary, Stickers, and Buttons!

rough sketch of Aedhen, who will be on the same sortve products ^^

Well thanks for sticking aruond for this GIANT post! Hehe, hope everyones having a great weekend so far :)

PlantieBee's Zazzle Shop Now Open!

I am very happy to announce I have made my Zazzle Shop LIVE this weekend ^^
After fussing over html and CSS and alot of Photoshop-ing - I have built up a nice base for my shop and its products :D!!

Please do CHECK IT OUT HERE! :D
I currently have a range of buttons, stickers, iphone/ipad cases, and mousepads and stationary.
I am in the process of designing even more stationary and will be working on chibis for the rest of my characters: Heidi, Olga, Aedhen, and Bella for more products in the near future
SO STAY TUNED!
Heres a small preview of things that are live now ^^:

Winter Guardian: iPhone 4 case

Mountain Girl Chibi Mousepad

BeeBee Stationary

Remember to check out the rest of the shop for more of my original design products and THANKS!! for supporting my artwork :D!