remember those 200 invitations i am working on??? well, the illustration has been sent to the printers but there is still more work to do.... for instance, each postcard goes inside a paper folder design.... this "folder" is just an elegant way of holding the postcard- nothing more than that... so i had to cut 200 pieces of paper and fold them in half....
and then i tied 200 pieces of ribbon over the folders... so when the person gets this invitation, they will open the envelope and find this pretty goody inside... they can untie the ribbon and find the illustrated postcard with the info on the party in the back.... ah, when it's all complete, i will show you a photo... but i do have all the process work done so all that is left to do, is insert the card inside each one.... and yep, i can do that without untieing the ribbon-hehe...
i called this post "despite fatigue" because i have been very tired... plus, i have to rest to avoid any pregnancy complications.... i keep getting stomach aches too and so eating has been not as frequent.... all good causes for me wanting to cuddle in the bed and stay asleep for hours on end... but work must be completed such as custom ordered cards, notebooks, and illustrations....
i was able to finish a few more items since valentines day; i lose track of how many cards and notebooks i have done since then... all that has to be completed must be done before the first of march.... why? one is because of ramel's birthday and two because some of these are orders that have to get there by that date... so this week, i may email people less and blog less and flickr, just as little... all my time has to go towards getting everything out in a timely manner....
above, is an order made by li li.... the illustration was purchased in the etsy shop but the other items were things done in the past for others that she wanted remade.... so that is why you are seeing double here- haha...
and this notebook is for another order from a friend.... like i said, this is only a portion of what was on the to-do list... i still have over 12 notebooks to do, 2 illustrations, and a couple cards.... i got time... not much, but i have some time....
i am off to do some of these... sorry if my blogging lately has lacked luster....
You sound so busy...hang in there
Hope you're getting some rest too!!
love your illos and paperwork....
Posted by: Anastasia | February 18, 2007 at 09:34 PM
oh my goodness! Stay sane, lovely! I believe in you.
Posted by: jen | February 18, 2007 at 10:35 PM
It's good to be busy but please rest when need to. And I really love the goodies you made for me! Take care, Ellia!!! :o)
Posted by: li li | February 19, 2007 at 05:14 AM
Hi Ellia Finally I have created an account at Typekey so I can say something after I have been a fan of your blog for awhile.
Have some sleep :) and take care
Posted by: creativeowl | February 19, 2007 at 06:56 AM
Sounds like you need 200 hours of sleep!
Good luck with all of that...and take care of yourself.
Posted by: Diane Duda | February 19, 2007 at 07:19 AM
Oh Li li got lots of good stuff!
I love it all!!
Posted by: xenakiddle | February 19, 2007 at 07:56 AM
Good luck on getting the work done. Hope you can get some some cat naps here and there? The invitations are awesome!
Posted by: Jane | February 19, 2007 at 11:55 AM
the invitations look so professional, great job, and yes rest is so important to take care of yourself.
Posted by: Brenda Padilla | February 19, 2007 at 12:01 PM
ellia, you never cease to amaze me -- 200 tiny hand-tied bows!!! WHERE do you get the patience?! it all looks scrumptious.
Posted by: Storme | February 20, 2007 at 02:49 AM
ellia...how in the world do you have the energy to do all this? you are fabulous!
Posted by: Natalie | February 20, 2007 at 10:24 PM
I am hoping you never get arthritis. Because the world would be very deprived if you did.
Posted by: Great Dane Addict | February 20, 2007 at 10:57 PM
I am hoping you never get arthritis. Because the world would be very deprived if you did.
Posted by: Great Dane Addict | February 20, 2007 at 10:58 PM
The invitations are going to look lovely! Good planning on not untieing the ribbon ;) Take care.
Posted by: Julie K in Taiwan | February 20, 2007 at 10:58 PM
Verrrrry cute! I was referred to you by Judy of Fiveandahalf...love your site and your artistic abilities ;-) Good luck to you with your pregnancy!!
Posted by: Angela Williams | February 28, 2007 at 01:54 PM