Another studio vlog! Come hang out! This was taken over the past week while I was preppig for the last shop update. There's a lot of chatting in this so I hope you don't mind - it's a good one to run in the background if you wanna do stuff at the same time 🤣
Also just want to say thank you everyone to everyone for your support in my last shop update! Now off to do the packinggg
2021-02-04 17:06:00 +0000 UTC View Post
And the winner of Birbfest 2021 is... the Kiwi!!
The Kiwi, Kookaburra and Toucan were all neck in neck the entire time, but the Kiwi came out on top! There were also many honorable mentions who also got tons of votes with the Shoebill, Quail and Kakapo right behind.
All of these birbs are going to be made into pins! I'm in the process of ordering them now and if everything goes according to plan, they will be ready for February's shop update 😁<...
2021-02-03 19:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
EDIT: Ahhh sorry the survey link was broken before! Use this one!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8l3MvkX8e8tMRY0En_FM1CgtkCoTI5rAhj5NeGvNd1N_RfA/viewform
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Hey everyone! First I want to say thank you to everyone who visited my shop or picked up a bird design! I am now in the midst of packing :)
BUT I need help choosing ...
2021-01-31 17:25:48 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the first shop update of the year and the biggest one I've ever done! Lots of new pins, earrings and stickers including those for birbfest!!
Hope you like everything :3
2021-01-28 16:01:59 +0000 UTC View Post
I just uploaded the new studio vlog! It's a chill one where I re-organize my studio. There's lots of moving of furniture, building IKEA things and sorting of stuff.
Running a small business isn't all just design and fun stuff - actually I think like 70% of it ends up being "other" stuff like this. There isn't any art making in this one, but it's a fun and chatty one where we get to hang out together and it's a real behind the scenes kind of vlog.
Anyway I'm excited to show you the...
2021-01-21 15:58:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Eee! I just got my new wooden pins! Apologies for the poor quality photos - it's low lighting right now but I wanted to show you them right away!
At the start of birb fest, I sent along a bunch of new designs including some early bird designs in the hopes that they'd be ready before the end of the month. And they JUST arrived!
Behold... new bird and bunny pins! I'm so in love with this batch of pins! I'm a little disappointed in myself as I made a small error on the the male...
2021-01-18 17:38:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Halloo! New video is up and it's a little Draw with Me mixed with a drawing/Procreate tutorial. I tried to film while drawing at the same time, and it was sooo hard. So, I will definitely need to do a follow up tutorial.
Let me know if you have any questions or if you want me to go over any parts more thoroughly for the next one. Enjoy!! 😊
PS - if you make an owl, pls share it with me!!!
2021-01-14 15:47:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! Happy hump day ( ´ ▽ ` )b
I finished editing my latest vlog and want to give you early access! This vlog is over just a weekend, but gives you a little glimpse into how much stuff I try to cram into two days. If I had to estimate, I probably put in close to 20 hours on weekends (if not more) to do as much as I can.
If I had to generalize what a whole week looks like these days (not just the weekend), it could be something like this:
The January happy mail is done! :D This month will include a vinyl sticker sheet and a vinyl sticker.
I originally planned to post these out today, but my stamps didn't arrive yet 😭 So, they will officially be on the way Thursday since tomorrow is a holiday in Sweden and the post office will be closed.
I hope you like them! I am off to edit a new vlog now. Busy busy busy.
2021-01-05 17:27:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Many people have very pretty sketchbooks with beautiful illustrations - but I am not one of those people. My sketchbooks are super ugly - with half finished drawings, scribbles, sometimes blank pages (yes I am one of those people). I use it purely for scribbling down ideas and notes.
In the past, I tried having sketchbooks that were specifically for "watercolor" or "animal drawings," but those sketchbooks hardly were used because I always felt the need to "keep on theme" and was afraid ...
2021-01-03 18:31:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Edit: Realized that this should say Birb Fest 2021 and NOT 2020 - oops! 🤦
Thank you so much for your suggestions! Here is the prompt list for the ever Birb Fest :D
I don't want to call this a challenge because I don't want to stress anyone out (or myself) about needing to complete all of them. The goal is just to use it as a way to get some inspiration, draw together as a community and have fun!
I'll be aiming to do as many of these as I can throughout Ja...
2020-12-31 19:13:28 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the last video of the year! I decided to put together a little video to reflect on this year - from where I got started, what I changed to get to where I am now and some thoughts about what to do next year.
I'll be painting these three wooden slices :) So sit back, relax and let's draw together!
2020-12-30 15:38:33 +0000 UTC View PostI've been feeling pretty unmotivated recently, so I want to give myself a little challenge to try to design a new birb every day in January. Can I do it? I'm not sure, but we can try together if you're in!
I am compiling the bird list now and want your suggestions! What bird designs do you wanna see?
2020-12-29 17:07:00 +0000 UTC View Post
I've been really missing Bosley and my partner thought it would be nice get a tree and decorate at home. I was pretty hesitant at first but it was really what I needed as Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year.
This vlog was so much fun to put together and has actually become one of my favorites. We go out to buy Christmas decorations, pick up a tree and decorate a bunch of gingerbread cookies. 😊 I also got some time to paint a cute little guinea pig ~
I suggest watching ...
2020-12-23 13:06:00 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone ~ even though I've been missing Bosley so much these days, I am doing better each day knowing that he is now at peace with Belle.
I wanted to mention - even though my shop is closed to the public, my shop is still open for you <3 You can access my shop by going to www.birdietam.art and enter using the password "ShrimpDumpling."
For those in the Hatchling tier and up - be sure to use your monthly 10% off discount code! I believe you should be able t...
2020-12-17 20:30:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Thank you for all of your kind words - I've been getting through the week the best I can by keeping myself occupied. I miss my dear cat Bosley so much and have been spending a lot of time drawing him, crocheting and just doing general prep work for my shop.
I made this drawing of him in Procreate and after finishing I just adore it so much. I did my best to capture him in all of his chubby stubby glory. He was a bit of a chunk before he got sick this year, and that's how I'll remember h...
2020-12-16 11:51:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone - I just want to let you know that there won't be a video today.
My old boy Bosley passed away this week. He was battling against a variety of health problems and his body just couldn't take it anymore. He went peacefully on Thursday evening to join his beloved companion Belle on the other side.
I've had Bosley since he was a kitten after I had found him in a bush with a broken tail. He's been with me for more than half my life, and we've been through everything toget...
2020-12-13 13:40:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Wooohoo! The planner sticker sheets are all done and I just dropped them off at the post! These planner stickers may have taken a while to cut, but I am sooo excited for you to get them! You will be getting both sets - the robins AND the pigeons! I'm hoping that they won't take too long to arrive, but do let me know when you get them <3
Also as an FYI - I will be closing my shop later this week to take a break this month! So if you want to order anything be sure to o...
2020-12-07 13:45:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Another studio vlog maintaining the biz in the last month of the year! We're gonna bake some banana muffins, prep some merch and ... enjoy all the B roll clips of my kitties 😊 A little tired, a little reflection and a lot of cricut sticker printing - enjoyyyy!!
I got a new camera, but I realized that I wasn't using the right settings to get the best results so unfortunately the footage isn't as high quality as it would usually be. Oh well, you l...
After my Instagram algorithm video, I thought it might be nice to do more videos with little tips and tricks! I was curious - how many of you are creators or looking to start a small business? Do you have any questions that I might be able to help answer? 😊
2020-12-03 18:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
EDIT: Added on the other little sketches I made 🤣
Woww, this year actually went by super fast for me and definitely has to be one of my most stressful years yet. Just with everything that happened in 2020 worldwide and on a personal level, I'm so happy to finally be at the end of the year 😊
I've already started up on your little planner stickers and really just am having fun with playing around with ideas! The December happy mail this time will contain two of these A...
2020-12-01 18:10:11 +0000 UTC View Post
The video is here! All about my understanding of Instagram's algorithm and ways for you to work with it. Hope it helps and let me know if you have any other art business questions you'd like me to answer for future vids!
2020-11-29 15:23:47 +0000 UTC View Post
I hope you've had a good week and are now enjoying the weekend! And for those in the US - happy belated Thanksgiving 😊 I hope you had a cozy time with lots of tasty food. I celebrated here with some apple pie and cuddling with my little fam at home 💕
A few weeks ago, I ordered a bunch of new wooden charms and they finally came a few days ago! I've been working on prepping them for the next shop update and want to give you a sneak peak of the goodies 😁
I'm super excited ab...
2020-11-28 17:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone! I've been thinking a lot about what December's Patreon rewards will be, and I thought it'd be really fun to design some journal/calendar sticker sets to use in the new year! I'm thinking these could be little sticker reminders for things like birthdays, holidays, weather stickers, holidays, etc - it can be anything!
So I wanted to ask you - what kinds of journal/calendar stickers would you like? Let me know and I'll make it happen! 😊😊
2020-11-25 19:36:15 +0000 UTC View Post
My vlogs feel so far and in between now, but here it is! Two weeks of my life in just 20 minutes 😂 There's some shipping and packaging in here, crafting and most importantly... introducing our new little Shrimp 🦐 Apologies ahead of time - I get a little emotional towards the end of the vid 😅
Enjoyyyy!
Hello patrons! Sorry for the radio silence - it's been a crazy week with trying to get everything out from the shop update but I am super proud of myself for finishing 90% of the packing in two days 😂
There won't be a new video tomorrow as I am prioritizing getting your Patreon rewards done to send them out this week! I really wanted to stick to a regular schedule of releasing videos, but it's been a right challenge trying to re-balance my full time work with everything else going on...
2020-11-18 21:32:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Woo it's here! I finished it early! Yay me! :P
All new seasonal items and the cherry woo line revealed!
Enjoy the vid!!
The next shop update and last big one of the year is just around the corner! Apologies for the less than stellar photo BUT I wanted to give you all a sneak peak ahead of time so you can see everything that will be available 🤭
The shop update will be on Saturday November 14 at 18:00 CEST.
If I get more time in the week, I will try to make more frosty snowmen! The mini green ornaments you see here are the only ones I will have though as I ran of out material for ...
2020-11-10 18:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
I've teased these a few times in Patreon's Lens feature (do let me know if you have no idea what I'm talking about), but I want to officially and finally share them with you!
These are my very first enamel pins that I got from Enamel Pin Factory, and I am just so pleased with them! The colors came out exactly as I thought they would thanks to my lovely Pantone Book 😁 At first, I wasn't sure about the light pink that I chose but it's really grown on me and think it matches quite stunn...
2020-11-09 18:37:52 +0000 UTC View Post
So I thought that I would share what I've learned over the past two months! Hopefully this is helpful for anyone who is thinking about starting up an art business (and maybe even doing it full time)
Hope it's helpful! Do let me know if you have any questions about anything I said :)