12.08.2019

Mark Montano: Cardboard Gingerbread House Ornaments




I recently came across this great blog by Mark Montano to make our ornaments this year.  I had been looking for ideas, and this was perfect.



Mark Montano: Cardboard Gingerbread House Ornaments: Two weeks before Thanksgiving I decided to give up sugar so that during the holidays I could splurge a few times without guilt.  It's b...


I adapted this to be a cut file so I could make several at once and on chipboard for the boys to paint with me.  Assembly was pretty easy.  Just a bit of hot glue.  Other materials we used: craft paint, tacky/craftbond glue, ribbon, and I attempted to make a dimensional 'paint' with DAS air-dry clay, but used too much water.



I've uploaded it to Gumroad to download for free or pay-what-you-want.  The cut file is either an SVG or 2 JPGs to cut in the program of your choice.






(This post contains affiliate links.)

11.19.2019

The Gemini Gypsy Parlor - Murder of Crows Tarot Wrap


So excited to find one of my Spoonflower fabric patterns in use.  This design has been purchased a number of times by the Etsy Distribution of Spoonflower, so I was curious to see what was being made.  I found a review by The Gemini Gypsy Parlor by Char and found these amazing wraps and zipper bags in her store.  So pleased to see my artwork used in such a beautiful way.  Her shop is full of gorgeous prints, and she said she will be restocking my design.

Follow her on Etsy and Instagram, and please, let her know if you would like to buy a zipper makeup pouch or a tarot deck wrap in my design!

7.12.2019

Gaysper Variant Flags Bundle 1

It's been requested that I make files for all the Pride flags. Here is the first group, including the #LoveWins design and original Gaysper. As an added bonus, the blank ghost is included.

9 variants

  • Gaysper
  • Asexsper
  • Bisper
  • Blank
  • Gensper
  • Lesbper
  • LoveWins
  • Nonbsper
  • Transper



7.05.2019

Grats to Alyse Freebie

To congratulate Alyse Manley from Craftables for becoming an Aunt, I designed her a free SVG onesie design to welcome her new nephew.  Commercial license granted, completely free to use.  Pay-what-you-want on my Gumroad store.

6.11.2019

"Skull Terrarium" SVG by Gillian Ivy

SVG design for the Zindee keychain blank "Diamond Stone" (affiliate link).  This is a free download, but you can pay-what-you-want to support my art and designs.  I do plan to make more such freebies in the future.

This was created as a collaborative idea with Sarah Nelson on the Zindee Facebook group.  I am open to suggestions and requests.  All such suggestions may be shared or sold here or in my Etsy store.  Exclusive designs are by commission only and subject to my standard designing fees.  I do design custom acrylic shapes as well.  Send inquiry by private message on Facebook to Gillian Ivy.

I would love to see what you create with my designs.  Please tag me @gillianivyart (Twitter/Instagram) with your creations.

Skull Terrarium SVG






Transparent Glitter, Chrome, Frosted Glass, and matte vinyl.


5.20.2019

Gaysper SVG Zindee Group Order




Gaysper Download


Pay what you want for Gaysper SVG download.  Alternate flag styles can be made upon request.  Comment here or in group order for design request.



Lucky Cat/Maneki Neko Download

Pay what you want for Lucky Cat/Maneki Neko SVG download.  Includes alternate facial expressions.

This is a limited download, only persons in the group may purchase via Gumroad.  The SVGs will soon also be available on my Etsy at $3 price point.  The group order is for the week of May 21-24 2019.  Later on, I may do additional runs.  Add in comment (here or form) that you would like to be notified/tagged in future post.

In order to download you will need to first, fill out the form.  I will contact you with invoice via PayPal for shipping info.  I will give you a confirmation number to enter into the SVG file purchase.  The purchase is hosted via Gumroad and is secure.  If you are unfamiliar with them, they are a free service to buy/sell online for both physical and digital goods as well as subscriptions.  They offer the option of a pay what you want model and free listings.  Highly recommended for hosting your digital downloads.  As for the marketplace, it isn't as easy to search as Etsy, so I don't get any organic sales from it.  Okay, think I covered all bases, if there is anything I forgot, message me on Facebook for quickest response.

Digital file for unlimited end product commercial license only.  No sharing, reselling, bundling digital file or redistribution.  This is not an exclusive design, I retain copyright.  This image is not allowed to be used for promotion of hate.  

5.01.2019

Acrylic Keychain Order Form

I've made a quick Google Docs order form if anyone would like custom items before I make a listing on Etsy.  This has my current stock of acrylic blanks.  I'll be adding what color choices are available and what type of hardware.  After filling out the order form, you will be contacted by me to confirm your order and you will receive a PayPal invoice.

Current pricing:
2 color 3" key chain - $8.25
2 color 1.5" charm -  $4
Add monogram/name - $1
Add double sided design - $3 (key chain)/$1.5 (charm)

Custom shape requests subject to minimum qty orders.  Must inquire.

Pricing does not include shipping $3.99 domestic only.


4.08.2019

Journal Jewelry and Acrylic Keychains

Coming soon to GillianIvyArt on Etsy, I will be selling custom journal dangles and keychains featuring my designs.  First are my DragonCats and Gumdrop DragonKitty pieces which feature a 2 color combination of vinyl and option to add a monogram or name to the back.  I have a few other shapes which I have plans for Pride month and a scrying circle.  I'll post pictures of those when I can.

I'll be calculating my costs and pricing on these soon and will list them immediately.  Was hoping to have it ready for Shopping in Shelby, but looks like I might be missing the deadline.  I don't have my inventory finished in a displayable manner and nothing for a table at all.  I need to get myself in gear!  I need to make a portable inventory system, put everything in packaging, get a cash box, get display units for a table, a portable work station...  The list goes on.  And, a babysitter!  hahaha







Follow my behind the scenes @GillianIvyArt on Instagram!


For the planner community, there's a new shape available on my favorite acrylic blanks supplier, a Happy Planner!  I've resisted the urge to buy it right away, but if anyone is interested in taking orders, I'll be making custom ones with my designs on it.  Perhaps even with custom printed covers.  Send me a private message for inquiries.
For anyone who is a maker, too, and is interested in adding vinyl blanks to your repertoire,  Zindee now has a referral program.  You can sign up with my code and I'll earn a commission.  Check out the Happy Planner acrylic blank, it's too adorable!

2.27.2019

Faebruary Love and Silhouette Font Creator (Business Edition Update 4.2)

My loves!

#Faebruary Loves

Hooray, got a review of my first planner sticker set! ★★★★★ Woohoo! That's very encouraging, I'm new to this and don't have the whole planner thing all down yet.  But I think I have a unique style to offer to the planner community and hope they love what I have.  I'm going for a niche section of the planner community.  The gothic planner!  There are a few other dedicated goth planner designers out there, but the community could use one more.  My style is more arty goth than true goth.  As I will go with whatever shall inspire me.

This set was inspired by a February birthday gift for Vanessa.  The pink and peach with grey is from painted papers I designed to decorate her gift box.  She makes such lovely gift boxes, I had to return the favor.  And #Faebruary I wanted to hop on the artist challenge with a few of my faeries.  Not certain what the March tag will be, but they are always fun to follow.  There are usually a few different art challenges going on every month.  I try to always participate in the #Inktober ones, and once started my own #junecalligraphy challenge on deviantART with a few friends.
"Faebruary Freak" Sticker Kit - on Sale March 1st!
 February is ending so this monthly kit shall be going on sale.  It is undated, so will still be good for next year.  When the listing expires, I may relist again in January.

March Releases

Coming soon - "Late Winter's Lament" 
No release date as of yet on my next kit.  I'm almost finished designing, but admittedly, got sidetracked.  First, I wanted to make new art for the deco stickers, so made a set of watercolor ATCs.  Now, deciding what to do with the originals.  I am thinking I will include as March freebies for all shipped purchases.  There are only 8, so limited available.  After they are gone, I may make prints available in my Etsy store.


ATC Stickers and originals - "Spiders in My Hair"

Love is in the Air - Pt. 3

Speaking of prints.  iprintfromhome.com is doing their annual "Love is in the Air" promotion.  I didn't enter the art contest this time.  But they have s promotion for their loyal customers with a referral program called "Thank You Dollars".  Via their new customer promotion, all new accounts get $10 credit, and for everyone I refer, I get $12 "Thank You Dollars" in my account.  "Thank You Dollars" go towards restocking my print inventory.  I am very small business and cannot afford to stock my 'shelves' without this.

Please consider using this company for your fine art prints as well as excellent everyday photo printing.  They have great customer service and excellent quality with fair prices.  It is a family owned business that cares about their customers, especially artists and photographers and supports their work.



Silhouette Font Creator


I fixed the hideous "H"

And here is how else I got sidetracked. Silhouette Studio Business Edition had an update which included Silhouette Font Creator!  I had to try it out.  So, you might be seeing some fancy font action from me!  A chance to practice my calligraphy.  May make it easier for me to design a monogram font as well.

1.27.2019

7 Days - 7 Triangles

I taught myself a new thing!  Thanks to YouTube tutorials anyways.  One, in particular, was rather helpful with clear instructions.


My seed beads are more rounded and I couldn't fit them on my jump rings.  I plan to use these as single piece charms for my key chains.  I've had these beads for several years now.  It is about time that I used them!  I love the color and oil slick tones of the bead mixes I got, "Top Hat", "Vineyard", and "Honey Butter" Czech Seed Beads 11/0.



I had a lot of fun making these and learning a new skill.  Expect to see these soon in my Etsy shop Gillianivyart