Another Old Advertisement

I can't help it.

Old Wallpaper Advertisement

This is another fun way to fill an existing image, in this case a wallpaper ad, with your own designs:

All of these patterns are mine.

She Looks Like Blythe ... My New Paper Doll

I have an actual Blythe doll - her name is Ever Wild - and have even developed some clothing patterns for her that are for sale at one of my Etsy stores.

During this holiday season, I've had a few slow work days, which means I've had time to catch up with some half-finished projects.

My Blythe-like paper doll is one. It's done!

I originally was going to do several pages with lots of outfits and accessories, but I decided to pare it pare it down to just one 11.5" x 17.5" sheet.

Once I've received the first printing and approved it, I'll add it to the other prints I have for sale at my other Etsy store.

New Etsy Store - Tracy Miller Prints

I finally committed to sitting here until my new Etsy Store was launched. As usual, I had to keep going back and tweaking things, but it's done!

Now I have a place to put all those retro looking images that I love creating.

The Four Seasons - A Set of Four Ready to Frame Prints Coming Soon

I'll continue to add vintage-effects cars to a collection before I launch my new Etsy store.

But I'm taking a break from the cars  with a series of children, starting with the four seasons and some sweet little girls.

I would again like to thank Dustin of RetroSupplyCo. at Creative Market for his brilliant Photoshop expertise. He makes me look like a genius.

Here's Winter:

Making Vintage Even More Vintage

I continue to create my car prints, and will until I have enough to open a new Etsy store.

Each one is so much fun to do, and something to look forward to doing when my real work is done.

This Volkswagen beetle is super cute!

More Vintage Effects - Advertisements

With all the great inspiration I get from the nicely priced downloads at Creative Market, I just can't stop creating images using them!

This ad I created so encompasses all my true loves: old advertisements, vector, vintage effects in Photoshop and ... self-promotion!

Is it sad or commendable that I spend part of my weekends playing with this kinda thing?