{cool collaboration} more courtneycourtney ...

I've said it before, but I'll keep on sayin' it -  I love sending Courtney extra klt:works prints for  courtneycourtney! Her designs are so vibrant & fun, you can't help but smile when you see them, particularly when you see her adorable customers wearing her creations (like sweet Pip above)! I was lucky enough to be a customer this year too! Courtney made Sayer a birthday tee  with his favorite klt:owl tee that he had outgrown. 

So, I'm happy to announce that tomorrow is klt:works Tuesday at courtneycourtney! She has been busy working on 10 new dresses with klt:works prints that will be on sale tomorrow. Let's take a closer look at a few of my favorites...

... But really they are all fantastic! 

If you see something that is perfect for the little girl in your life, make sure you sign up for Courtney's newsletter here for your chance to snatch one up - her dresses always sell really fast! 

Thanks for making my drawings sing Courtney!

more courtneycourtney posts:
here, here, & here

{Process & Inspiration} New Rooster!

I've been itching to make a new thread drawing image & finally had an opportunity & the inspiration to make it happen! I love to watch chickens strut around - their group dynamic cracks me up. I thought it would be fun to try my hand at a drawing one - & it was a rooster that finally made it on to the canvas. When thinking of a song to go with this image (because there is always a song to go with my images)- of course Dan Zanes popped into my head. All Around the Kitchen was on replay often for awhile in our house & we tend to dance around a lot like this on a daily basis.

I was looking through all of my children's books for chicken reference pictures &  Henny Penny was top on my inspiration reading list- however, I ended up using a picture of a Rhode Island Red Rooster as a reference in the end because my husband is from Rhode Island & it seemed to speak to me. After about 6 chicken drawings in thread, I was finally happy with one. Sayer's love of red is what helped me choose the tee color.  I guess you could say it's a sort of a rooster fire firefighter as far as he is concerned. 

And there you have it, the new klt:works rooster tees are finished & in the shop!  Now let's dance! 

Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day! Hope everyone had a nice weekend. We actually had beautiful weather - it really feels like Spring!


Shop KLTworks here. 

Rabbits & Eggs...

Happy April!  Rabbits are hoppin' & eggs are dyed - it's getting quite festive in the klt:shop! 

{SALE} a little birdie told me so...

A little birdie told me that there is an end of the year sale at the klt:works shop! It's true, as a thank you for your support & kindness, everything in the shop is 30% off until the last minute of 2011 & the confetti is thrown! Just enter {YEARSEND} at checkout -www.kltworks.etsy.com.Hope everyone is enjoying the last week of the year. CHEERS!

{SALE} Happy Thanksgiving Part II...

While it doesn't take Thanksgiving Day for me to ponder how grateful I am, it is another opportunity to express it. I'm always very overwhelmed with emotion when I think about how lucky I am to be doing what I love to do... every day. I'm lucky to have a small support group of people that deserve a lot of thanks, but I also owe some big thanks to you. It's because of your interest in what I make that allows me the opportunity to live the creative life that is so important to me. So to you I say, THANK YOU! From today (24th) to the end of Cyber Monday (28th) use the discount code "KLTTHX" at checkout (at the KLT Etsy Shop) to received 30% off your entire order. Hope you all have a wonderful day - both US residents & my international friends! Ok, now I'm off to the kitchen... 

{Good Read} Uppercase #11 love...

My love of UPPERCASE Magazine isn't new. I've been a fan for awhile now- I'm only missing the 1st issue in my cherished collection. The magazine never ceases to inspire & delight me. I'm always amazed at how timely the topics are- it seems like each issue is always full of everything I'm currently interested in.  Now I know I say this EVERY time, but issue number 11 is my absolute favorite so far. In addition to the stellar content- there is another reason why I was thrilled when I flipped through the pages... 

Sayer was pretty excited to see the "Wise Old Owls" article too- particularly the {covet} page (pg 101). It's always nice to get a nod or mention in print- but when it is in a favorite magazine that is so beautifully curated & designed, it's particularly smile inducing. 

I'm still savoring the magazine but here are four articles that caught my attention right away. 

- carving a niche : the small marvels of artist diam chau - page 39-41

- scherenschnitte - page36-37

- Scratching the Surface - page 86-87

- fibre and fire : Lizz Aston - page 82-85

Funny, but two of these articles caught my attention because of Chris. He is a ceramicist & has been doing "sgraffito" for over 20 years in his personal work- which is where I first learned the term. In the work that he does for hutch studio, he has been exploring the concept of "sherenschnitte" over the last few years. So I the, Scratching the Surface and scherenschnitte articles, stood out to me in particular. 

This is truly a gorgeous magazine & I don't have enough thumbs to give it the "thumbs up" that it deserves. If you are local to where I live - you can find this great magazine (in person) at, ideal: carefully curated goods,  in Bellingham, WA. 

Thanks Janine, you made my day. Kudos on other fantastic issue!

{Shop Update} The Snowy Owl...

Winter at klt:works means snowy owls & hoodies. So I was really excited about getting this salt & peppy snowy owl hoodie printed in time for the cozy weather. For this screen printing job (along with more owl cardigans), I worked with a local screen printing studio called Innate. Their creative energy was a perfect fit.

Of course, a new hoodie added to the klt:mix meant that Sayer needed to test it out - with me camera ready. So we headed out for the afternoon to explore the cool nooks & crannies of our downtown. 

Now the klt:shop is all stocked up for the winter with cozy shades of grey & oodles of owls.  

{new to the shop}

More Owl Cardigans here

Snowy Owl Toddler Hoodie here

It's always fun to work with different creatives - so if you are local & looking for some custom work, give the guys at Innate a visit. They also have a store front where they sell their own designs. They are always working on interesting & fun projects so they are bound to inspire you.

Innate FB page here

Innate Web here

{Multitasking} All in a day...

As summertime transitions into fall, time is becoming harder & harder to come by it seems. New schedules & activities start filling our days as fast as new products start filling the klt:works shop. The day after we got back from our little family getaway, I picked up a few of boxes of new tee orders from my screen printer. I work with a shop in Japan that had requested some sandpiper & owl couple onesies which gave me an opportunity to print some toddler tees as well. So Sayer & I promptly took off on a local adventure with 2 new tees in hand - in hopes of some cool discoveries & some product documentation. I think we were successful... What's your favorite way to multitask?

{new klt:tees} beach bird here & fancy owls here

{SALE} Back to School...

Sayer's packet of pre-school information just arrived today. It's full of his curriculum for the month, a homework project, the schedule for when he needs to bring a snack for his classmates, & the parent's handbook. Wow- it's all so official- where did the time go? I'm filled with all sorts of anxiety & excitement for this leap into the world of school. Thankfully he is really excited- we have taken bike rides by his school many times this summer along with peering into the windows & chatting about school time scenarios. In one of our snooping adventures, he spotted some fire hats & trucks in one of the windows so he's convinced he will love school.  

In celebration of Sayer & his first day of school & for kids everywhere who are going back to school, klt:works is having a sale! Just enter {KLTFALL11} at checkout at the klt:works etsy shop & receive 25% off anything until midnight Monday (PST). Hope everyone has a great long weekend & start to the new school year! 

{Fabric Friday} Owls & Nests...

In my studio I have a stack of square, screen-printed pieces of fabric that are waiting for that perfect project. While I've had many ideas for how to use them, time is tricky these days. I've been nothing short of impressed with recent klt:works collaborations & I think they may have inspired an idea. I've decided to start selling some of my owl & nest screen-printed fabric squares in the klt:work etsy shop.  These squares are perfect for quilts, clothing, pillows, framing, you name it!  I really love seeing what people create so I thought it would be fun to start a flickr group called "friends of klt:works" with the thought that if anyone wants to post what they make with these fabric squares, they'll have a place. Who knows, there may be a contest somewhere down the road. Happy Fabric Friday everyone! Any creative projects planned for this weekend? 

{SALE} klt:works + the mini social...

Have you heard of the mini social? It's a great place to find cool bargains for the kiddos in your life. It's an online sale website that offers its members exclusive access to designer brands for mom, baby & child at up to 50- 70% off. Right now there is a bunch of great sales going on & I'm happy to say that klt:works is in the mix! 

There is a variety of goodies on sale too so if you are looking for a klt:bargain, pop on over  here. The klt:works sale ends on Thursday the 4th- just wanted to pass it on. How's your week going?

{shop update} summer blues...

{owl toddler tee & owl unisex tee}  

The blue of the sky, clear blue water, & the color of the eyes of my two guys- that was the inspiration for summertime & klt:works. The whole family can sing the blues in soft eco & organic tees & tanks that are all new in the shop. 

 {organic owl scoop neck tee} 

{squirrel & owl toddler tanks}

Blue, bleu, azul, celeste, sini, blau, blu, plava...there's a blue for everyone! What is your favorite color of blue?