Scroll Pattern Clips

I've wanted to create some studio clips where the pattern really went with the shape of the clip, for a while now. Here's the first set. These are sold in a sets of 4. Perfect for hanging prints, illustrations...anywhere that 2 or more of a kind are needed. Personally, I love the clean, crisp combination of the white and blue. But...there are more colors on the way. A black and white, and a coral red.

Oh! and I almost forgot-- underneath appears a new product that I'm refining....recycled kraft wrapping paper in the grain pattern. I'm hoping to offer these either as a gift-wrap option, or as a product, on their own!

Enjoy!
Susy

Desk Toppings

So...here's the first of one of my new Desk Toppings designs-- a pencil cup. More on the way, as soon as I figure out how I'd like to package this, it will go on up at my Etsy store! xo!

In The Pink

Bright Pink Twirl Notebook: Just added this morning. This design also comes in a yellow-orange and a bright blue. Normally, I don't wear alot of pink...and I don't decorate with pink...I'm just not a pink person. But, when it comes to drawing, painting and designing, I LOVE it. Strange! Perhaps it's because I wasn't allowed to have Barbies as a kid. I was pink-starved. haha.

Anyway, the image above also shows the type of packaging you can expect to receive your orders in. I love to package up items...I think it's because I used to play 'store' incessantly as a kid. Well, I guess looking back at this post, I'm still very much a kid! xo!

Photo Shoot Progress...

New item available on Etsy-- Just added today! It feels good to have things heating up again. Very exciting!

And coming soon, Weave Journals...here's a peek.



If anyone's curious...there will also be a new variety of Studio Clips available shortly. Enjoy, everyone! xo

New In The SJ Store

Here comes fall product #1. I got to finish some photos this morning-- when I had some sunshine. Wonderful! Anyway, below are images of some of the other items on the way! I'm uploading to etsy periodically-- since I like to space my listings out over time. I hope you enjoy! I really had fun with this collection. xo

And Coming Soon....

Fall Collection Almost Ready!

Working hard today to get things printed and prepared! But, they are on the way. Tomorrow, or latest, Friday...it's photography time. Included in the latest collection: 4 New Journal Designs in 3 colors each, and some new folding cards.

Can't wait. I wish I had 8 hands right now.

For Your Patience...

Well, unfortunately *just* as I was hitting my stride, I was called away from my worktable and my designing. While I was able to sketch and dream of things to come, I was sadly not able to do any work with my hands over the break. But...I am back, and trying to put all of the designs I've got completed into reality at the moment.

Also, I got to start in on some new items (xmas, anyone?) and fun stuff for the new year, which will be in development. Scheduled this week...photo-shoot of the fall collection, as well as some work on the almost complete SJ website. In the meantime, CutxPaste has put up some of my products, which I'm really happy about...there are also a bunch of other products worth checking out over there!

All for now...bisoux.

You Think?

Hmmm... I wonder if all the looking at maps to find my way around NYC better is having an effect on the patterns I'm working on. I just was playing around with this one...and I think it is!

Getting Closer!

I have been one busy bee. So...I'm working away on the real SJ website...here it is so far. I'm liking it a lot, but I'm still undecided on the background....which I want to be a photo of some sort, but blurry. It's really important to me that I somehow communicate that the designs are made in a real place, by a real person...and I think that photography is an important part of that. But, it's also important that I present the items in a clean and crisp way...so that people know that I am really committed to the brand, and to the experience.

In all my years as a designer, this was a fundamental part of building anyone's brand...to communicate in the way that they felt most comfortable with, and that best reached their audience. It's really exciting to be doing it for myself, now. There are no rules, and no standards...and I have to be careful not to be too much of a perfectionist! But, luckily, I tend to be a *little* impatient, so my rule is that I throw things out there when I think they are 'good enough' and then correct as I go...with what customers tell me, or with what I find out myself.

I feel like I've been out of touch for so long...My last entry was the 16th! Truth is, things have been hectic, and I'm just starting to come up for air. Orders have all made it out on time, though, and I'm hanging in! I hope all of you are doing well, and to those of you who I've had the pleasure of meeting via etsy or this blog, you will hear more from me soon!

xo
Susy

In Bloom

Some exciting news today...literally...and I can't say too much because I haven't *seen* it yet..but somewhere, in the Washington Post, is a picture of SusyJack studio clips! So exciting. I'm going out to get the issue today...I can't wait to see it!

An update on the move to NYC...it's complete, so my address has changd from an 021 to an 100...oooh! I'll have more NY news into the fall. It's been interesting trying to manage all of this transition-- from starting a new company, to leaving one city for another, to starting work on a new set of designs while promoting the first collection...I'm looking forward to having a home-base to work from. It will make a big difference!

Bookish

Here are a couple of new books, soon to be added to the store line-up. I am planning on offering some new colors, like a hot pink and a green, as well. So far, I have the orange and blue all made and ready to go. These are not that big...only 5.25" x 5.625...about the size of a cd case. I'm trying out new designs on smaller-scale books, to save materials, for now. Ones I think work especially well might get bigger!

Sketchfest

I did manage to do a little doodling while away...I just brought these in to refine this morning....still working on it...but happy with the vibe of these little explorations, so far. I sort of think the hope idea might be better in blue...but yellow is just so pretty!

Skipping Town

I'll be away at fabulous Lake George with my family and my sweetie this weekend.... August 3 to August 7. Orders that were placed before today (Friday) will be shipped before I leave, today. All other orders will ship when I get back. I'll be able to re-stock the store, and also to email now and then, but I won't be able to make or send products!

Anyway, I hope everyone has a great weekend. I know I can't wait to jump into the water!

xo Susy

Studio Clips Demo

Not that I think people can't figure out how to do this themselves...but...I thought I would share these photos. The cord was made just by braiding string. I decided to make the original studio clips set for myself, because i was totally unenthused about getting a big, heavy bulletin board. This is much nicer, and, I think, helps me switch up what's hanging around much more frequently. And CHANGE IS GOOD!

Touch of Gold

Working on collection for the fall...Here's a little taste. I like the black and gold combination, and the ornate-meets-basic vibe of this Turkish Journal. it will be interesting to see how the colors change, into a colder season! So far, this is the only little hint of thngs to come in my etsy shop. But, I cannot wait to add more. Lots of orders are going out today, so I have to run and complete them, plus start packing for my move to NYC (which happens on the 15th! Yaaay!) Enjoy your day, all!

IT'S GROWING!

Ok, it isn't a full-fledged e-commerce wonder of the world yet, but it is a lovely under construction page!
So....I guess I could say it's "official"...SusyJack.com is up and...well, running. Ok, walking...Ok, standing there looking cute.

JUST FOR FUN

Wooo! Wow! Whoa.

Hello Everyone.

Gotta say, when I started SusyJack, I really wasn't sure how it would be received...actually, for several months, I played around with patterns and designs...and I tried so HARD to make them look 'right'. I tried to make them look like other patterns I had seen looked....and yes, it was fun, but it was so exhausting. I felt like the work didn't come from me.

This week, I feel so blessed to have had feedback from individuals who took the time to be supportive of my work, and also to mention what they liked about it... and who would have thought, all the things that they liked are the things that I like!

It's amazing to feel affirmed. And I'm honored that people have begun to order the journals, and some of the other products to have for their own. I almost can't believe it....well, *almost*. I believe in the designs, too....and in their happy shapes, and I try to keep them simple so that people can find their own meaning in them. Now off to fill some orders. It's all so exciting.

Above is a recently listed item...with custom spine patterns. This journal is a little sturdier than the others-- it's pretty thick, with white paper instead of newsprint. We'll see!

STUDIO CLIPS

So...I'm starting to think of display options for the newest addition...and I really like the tin can! I am thinking that it might be nice to add some sort of fun label, with a price/each so that retailers could order a can and a bunch of clips. That is definitely something to think about.

I've been working on a few new orders (very exciting!) and I haven't had much time to start any new designs...but hopefully today, that will happen.

Choose Your Own Adventure!

Soon, soon, I will begin doing business in a *slightly* different way, which centers more on 'pick your pattern' than 'here is the pattern'. I am hoping that this is more fun and flexible for buyers. Of course, designs will still be the same fun and fresh patterns they are now, but there will be more to choose from, and an element of DIY to the orders.

I have several ideas of what I would like to start applying patterns to, so I will probably get to work in the next few days making some of that happen. As I am finding my target audience, it's really interesting to be forming the business plan somewhat at the same time...I'm really enjoying it!

Above is just a little taste of one of the applications....clothespins.