End of Summer Update and Design Challenge Voting

Hello Beautiful Friends!

As Summer comes to a close, I hope you had a chance to do all the Summer things.

It's always a bitter-sweet time of year - days start to get shorter, Art Walks end for the season, and time spent with family wanes, as the kids go back to school.

I look forward to the cooler Fall weather, but here in Southern California, our second Summer is just getting started! We get our beach back from all the visitors and the weather is as hot as ever.

I am thankful to all of you who came out to the many Oceanside Art Walks this Summer. It was a great time of fine art, music, crafts, and fun. I was able to showcase many of my new SCIARPA! Scarf designs and met so many new local artists. 

For those who missed the Summer Art Walks, there are still a few events coming up!

Stay tuned for more information on the Oceanside Art Festival in October and the Holiday Bazaar at the Seabird Resort in December!

Until then, keep supporting small local businesses and independent artists.

If you would like to support designers right now, you can head over to Spoonflower and cast your VOTE for your favorites in the latest design challenge: Jewel Toned Boho. Here is a peek at my entry:

Mid-Summer Bliss on Emerald Green

I went lush garden with this one! Let me know what you think in the comments.

Have an enjoyable week and keep creating!

Peace, Love, and Creativity, 

Jodi

New Collection Plus Memorial Day Fabric and Home Discounts

Hello Beautiful Friends!

The SALES came early...and I don't want you to miss out!  

The SALE in my Raspberry Creek Fabrics Shop goes through Monday, May 26, 2025.

 

The SALE in my Spoonflower Shop goes through May 28, 2025 and is site wide! 30% off Wallpaper and 25% off Fabric and Home Decor!

As we take time off and reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, I wish you a relaxing, sweet time with those you love.

Peace, Love, and Creativity, 

Jodi

My Designs Roaming Free!

Hello Beautiful Friends!

Just got back from an awe inspiring journey to India. The people are so colorful, the food is spicy and the architecture sings in gemstones! We just happened to be there for Holi - the all community celebration of color and JOY! A great creative refuel, to be sure.

I returned home to find message from some creatives who have used my fabric and wallpaper designs for various projects. I thought it would be fun to share with you.

My new friend Darlene sent these image of her new valances, skillfully created by Rose Morgan of NC. She used my Autumn Sunnies on Brick Red to complement her warm kitchen wall color. 

Next, Carmen of 'Auntie Carms Creeations' on Facebook designed these Ribbon Skirts using my Valentine Confetti & Hearts on Black fabric. She even created some cute coasters with the left over fabric!

Finally, Audry T. chose my Jubilant Wallpaper to add some Springtime to her TV room. Adding self-adhesive wallpaper from my Raspberry Creek Fabrics Shop to the built-ins was an easy and affordable way to update this space!

Enjoy your Spring, friends. And please keep those project images coming! I love to see what you create with my designs.

Peace, Love, and Creativity, 

Jodi

Winter Bliss Sciarpa! Watercolor Floral Scarf SALE!

Hello Beautiful Friends!

WINTER BLISS SCIARPA! SCARF SALE!!

Now is a great time to grab one of the latest designs in my collection of fashion accessories! 

The Winter Bliss design was created in winter, but this washy watercolor floral is romantic, dreamy, and the perfect addition to your wardrobe any time of year!

NOW AVAILABLE in these online locations:

• My Website

• My Etsy Shop

Sale ends Saturday, January 13, 2024

Happy Shopping!!

Peace, Love, and Creativity, 

Jodi

New Fabric and Wallpaper Featuring Pantone's 2024 Color of the Year!

Hello Beautiful Friends!

Have you heard? Pantone's Color of the Year for 2024 is Peach Fuzz. 

I wasn't really sure what to do with this muted color palette, but thanks to Spoonflower, I was prompted to create something in order to join the latest design challenge. Pantone partnered with Spoonflower for this challenge. You can read more about it here. 

Once I started sketching, the ideas began to flow. I love it when that happens! I did enter the challenge with this design:

Peachy Garden Wonderland Fabric

Peachy Garden Wonderland Pillow

I've since designed more, the collection growing to 12+ designs! It incorporates the Peach Plethora color palette that Pantone provided to coordinate with Peach Fuzz. Moment of honesty here: I like the Plethora colors more than Peach Fuzz. But I now have several coordinates to help you create magic with your quilt, craft, or sewing projects!

Today is the last day of the challenge, so my Peachy Garden Wonderland design will be available soon on Spoonflower. If you missed voting, I am entered in the next round,  where the challenge is "Welcoming Walls". You can Vote Now for my design, Winter Bliss Watercolor Floral. Lots of really pretty wallpaper entries! Vote on as many as you like.

Finally, the Good News! My Peachy Garden Wonderland Collection is already available in my Raspberry Creek Fabrics Shop on Fabric and Wallpaper. There are many coordinating designs in the collection!

So, if you're in the mood for something peach-fuzzy, head on over to both Spoonflower and Raspberry Creek Fabrics to find a whole lotta peachy designs right now. 

Peace, Love, and Creativity, Jodi

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, Beautiful Friends!

This year started with King Tides at the beach. Big, Beautiful Waves of goodness that I hope are a precursor to how the creativity flows this year!

2023 had it's moments. Most of them for which I am so grateful. Here are a few of the highlights from my year in Art and Design:

                      •Launched my SCIARPA! Scarf Collection
                    •Reopened my Etsy Shop
                    •Designed over 450 New Patterns 
                    •Created Pretty 2024 Planners
                    •Added Pillows & Blankets to my Home Decor offerings
                    •Traveled to Peru 🦙 

Thank you always for your support. 

Have a blessed New Year full of Peace, Joy, and Creativity!

Jodi

My Art in the Wild - Youth Activewear by Cholla Creative Co

Hello Beautiful Friends!

I love it when I find my art out in the wild!

Like on these fresh and stylish dancer's leotards by Lisa Regan of Cholla Creative Co. You can follow her on Instagram @chollacreativeco . She has a wide range of handmade youth activewear, specializing in gymnastics, dance training wear, and swimsuits!

She found my fabric, Floral Joy (far right), on Raspberry Creek Fabrics. Also shown here are fabrics by designers @patternedolive and @lindsayanne_art . Thank you Lisa for choosing my fabric-you made my year!

If you haven't shopped fabric at Raspberry Creek Fabrics yet, you should hop on over and take a look at all the amazing designs, fabric choices, and even wallpaper that you need in your life.

And if you want to get your hands on some adorable dance wear or even a swimsuit, follow @chollacreativeco on Instagram and send Lisa a DM with your request!

Peace, Love, and Creativity,

Jodi

June Gloom and a 15% OFF Sitewide SALE in My Shop

Hello Beautiful Friends!

It's JUNE! We are in full June Gloom here in San Diego, but I love it! I guess growing up near the coast acclimated me to the overcast, cloudy kind of days. Hope you are enjoying nice Summer weather where you are.

So this week in all things design, I have another great sale for you on Spoonflower!

15% Off Fabric Yards/Meters, Home Decor Products, and Wallpaper

Now through June 5, 2023 (11:59 ET) Shown here: some of my latest designs. 

Enjoy the SPOONFLOWER SALE and the weather where you are. Have a great week!

Peace, Love, and Creativity, 

Jodi

Italian Inspired Tile Designs Are Coming! And 20% OFF Wallpaper!

Hello Beautiful Friends!

It's a lovely, rainy day here in San Diego. I prefer to BE cool and THINK warm. 😊

I am reliving our Italian vacation through design this week. I entered the Italian Villa challenge (see the winners here) at Spoonflower and it sparked my creative juices! I have more in the works, but these tiles would make a great, affordable and creative way to update a kitchen backsplash, dress up a bookcase and so much more.

 

Here are a few of the tile designs I created this week.

Lemon Olive Argyle Tile

Lemon Blossom & Olive Tile

Lemon Olive Argyle Tile

Abstract Greige Tile

That last one isn't really Italian-inspired, but I was in the Zone to I tried something a little modern and abstract. What do you think?

As I said, tile designs are a great way to get the tiled backsplash look and if you use the Peel and Stick wallpaper option from  Spoonflower, you can even use it in an apartment or temporary space. It removes easily and can really add charm to your space. 

I also love that you can coordinate the wallpaper with home decor, like tablecloths, napkins, tea towels, etc. The ideas are endless!

Not all of these designs are available just yet, (coming soon) but I have others designs ready to go. Check out my shop on Spoonflower to see all the new designs and product offerings. (You can click the "Not Yet For Sale" tab to see what is coming soon)

Plus, here's a BONUS:

There is a Sale on Wallpaper now thru April 2, 2023 on Spoonflower! No coupon code needed. Just shop and SAVE 20% on ALL WALLPAPER ROLLS, even peel and stick!

Please leave me a comment below with your thoughts on these designs or ideas for designing with wallpaper or message me on @goinsirebeauty on Instagram!

Stay warm and enjoy the weather wherever you are!

Peace, Love, and Creativity, 

Jodi

My First Designer Feature on Raspberry Creek Fabrics Blog!

Hello Beautiful Friends!

I have exciting news...I have been featured this week on Raspberry Creek Fabrics Blog! You can check it out here.

The feature is something new they are doing to introduce designers from their Designer Studios. I am honored and humbled to have been chosen for this week's feature. You can gather a little info on me and my design process, as well as where my inspiration comes from if you want to check it out. 

You will also see work by Liesel, of It's Liesel Blog, a gifted and experienced sewist. She chose two of my fabrics to create a cozy sweatshirt and a sweet cropped boxy tee! Check out her blog for more creative sewing inspiration.

Seeing my work in the "wild" on actual clothing, etc. excites me every time! Thank you, Liesel!

While you're browsing, check out the many(like 30) new fabric designs on Raspberry Creek Fabrics and my Spoonflower Shop!

Talk soon!

Peace, Love, and Creativity, 

Jodi

Hello, Beautiful Friends!

It's Friday! Actually, the last Friday of Summer. :(

Don't be blue, it just means that we are headed into the best season of all...FALL! 

Cooler air and prettier sunsets! 

Summer was a great time of creating for me. What did you do this Summer? Head on down to the comments section below and tell me one great thing you did this Summer. 

Anyway, below is a sampling of the googobbs of patterns I created this Summer. 

Maybe it was because it was toooo hot to go outside, or maybe I was just in the ZONE. (creatives, can you relate?) There are lots more new designs on fabric and home decor in JLopezArt Spoonflower shop. 

Designs include calming bamboo, palms and leafy botanicals, as well as Fall leaves and cutsie Halloween. I've also got pillows and home decor, masks and more, all with my latest designs in my Zazzle Shop. 

Lastly, I may have painted this Summer, too. :) Now I need to make some room. Do you have a small wall area that needs some art? I have some great original art on sale on my JLopezArt Website. If you live in the San Diego area, contact me for personalized delivery options!

Enjoy the new season. Autumn is my favorite!


Peace, Love, and Creativity, 

Jodi

Hello My Friends!

Well, it's the last week of the   3x3 Design Challenge by the awesome Creatives at Sketch Design Repeat. 

The challenge is one prompt a week for 3 weeks and I am excited to say, I have made it through week 3! Barely. I designed this in record time, and yes, I feel guilty. See my notes* below...

This week's prompt is  Winter Forest. You will see my challenge contribution below:

Winter Forest - Stripe

My inspiration comes from deep into the woods. A dark forest green background and paint splatter that looks like snow falling on the sage green pines. *I have to admit, the trees are not my own. They are from the custom shapes in Photoshop. I ran a bit behind on time, but I will definitely illustrate my own trees when I get a minute, because I like the striped pattern. I am going to want to add this to my fabric and wallpaper collection in my Spoonflower shop.

I could see this pattern used on wrapping paper at the holidays and as wallpaper in a cabin in the woods. What do you think?  Would you like to see this as fabric?

Please leave a comment below to tell me your thoughts on this design or just say Hi!

Take care of YOU!

Peace, Love, and Creativity, 

Jodi

Mexican Pottery-A Folksy Floral

Hi Friends!

I have joined a creative challenge called the 3x3 Design Challenge by Sketch Design Repeat. 

The challenge is one prompt a week for 3 weeks and I am excited to challenge myself creatively and also finding the time to add just one more design to my work week :)

This week's prompt is Folksy Floral. You will see my contribution below:

Mexican Pottery Design
3x3 Challenge-Folksy Floral

My inspiration comes from Mexican Pottery. I am always drawn to it when we visit a pottery shop or outdoor garden center. The vibrant colors and floral themes get me every time.

What do you think of this design? Would you like to see this in your backyard? Maybe on some pillows or chair cushions? How about some tile around the BBQ? I know I would!

Please leave a comment below to tell me your thoughts on this design, Mexican Pottery, or just say Hi!

Peace, Love, and Creativity, 

Jodi

New Fabric and Wallpaper Designs!

Hello Friends!

If you have always been a crafter or quilter or if you love to sew, maybe you are looking to add some pretty new fabric to your supplies. Or maybe you just started to sew due to the pandemic. Maybe you make personal protective masks?

Here are a few of my recent designs NOW AVAILABLE  on fabric and wallpaper. You may be the first to use these designs in your projects! There are also mask making kits available with my fabrics.

There is also an array of home decor available with these pretty fabrics, as well! Check it all out in my Spoonflower Shop.

More designs coming soon. Maybe just in time to start giving your home a new look for Fall. In the meantime, I hope you're enjoying your summer! Stay well, my friends.

Peace, Love, and Creativity,

Jodi

PS Wash Your Hands  :)

My New Designs Featured on Vida

Hi All!
Some fun new Spring designs are up in my Vida store. And I am pretty sure there is a great discount code at the top of the Vida store page for YOU! 😉

Here are just a few samples of the new designs:

My absolute favorite scarves are the Natural Cotton, as shown above. Soooo incredibly soft and lightweight. Perfect to get you through the warmer months in style!

Enjoy browsing the store and leave me a message below if you have any comments or questions on the items there.

Blessings,
Jodi