tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16640572775792021102024-03-14T03:19:08.602-04:00A Love of DrawingDanielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.comBlogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-41116749503991012372013-11-07T11:20:00.001-05:002013-11-07T11:20:20.567-05:00Thanksgiving Cards!Yay! New Thanksgiving Cards up in the Etsy shop! Hope you stop by and say hello :)
Happy Thanksgiving Card In Vibrant Orange
Autumn Red Happy Thanksgiving Card
Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-26959178299323126562013-11-01T13:03:00.001-04:002013-11-01T13:03:46.282-04:00Happy November!
A Love Of Drawing Thanksgiving Ecard
Happy November 1st everyone! I have to say I am super super excited. I love Halloween but nothing beats the Christmas season for me. The smell of Holly, Peppermint, Christmas Trees. It's just amazing, oh and hot chocolate and holiday music! I started to prepare my shop and my other social media sites for the season by putting up new Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-15465094209825578762013-10-31T11:41:00.003-04:002013-10-31T17:15:35.148-04:00Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween all!
Send these beautiful ecards and evites from my cards on Celebrations!
Candy Corn Invite
Black Cat Halloween Party Invite
Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-65424477906974841962013-10-18T12:41:00.004-04:002013-10-31T17:15:53.384-04:00Pumpkin Templates and Candles!
My Halloween Invite available on Celebrations
I'm off to get my pumpkin today! Finally I know pretty late but better late then never :) I think my husband and I will carve a cat face in it this year!
Martha Stewart is my favorite. She basically does everything I want to in terms of cooking, decorating DIY, and owing your own company. (working on it working on it) So naturally I check Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-30985710860443041882013-10-14T13:33:00.001-04:002013-10-14T13:36:00.561-04:00A Love Of Drawing Home Decor ShopHappy Happy Monday all! I am thrilled to show you what I have been working on all weekend. Not only do I have my greeting card shop on Etsy but now you are able to purchase throw pillows as part of my newly launched Home Decor Collection!
Please stop by my shop on Society 6 and let me know your thoughts! There is something for everyone!-Danielle
Pink and Orange Candy Corn Textile Print
Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-56395662588955717712013-10-10T12:50:00.001-04:002013-10-31T17:16:21.763-04:00Featured Shop: The Paper Nut!As you all know I'm really getting into the spirit of decorating for Halloween! (While working on Thanksgiving and Christmas items for my shop. LOL) So I technically celebrate three seasons at once, which is kinda of weird but fun! To start my day off I usually browse the web, read some articles and look around Etsy.
While browsing Etsy this morning while drinking some awesome coffee my husband Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-80797458718997784662013-09-30T14:02:00.003-04:002013-10-31T17:16:44.372-04:00Last Day Of September!I can't believe how fast September went! Can you? I absolutely adore fall if you haven't already noticed! This week I will be excited to share some new editions to my shop! Halloween Invitations! :) Yay! Can we say ghosts, bats, graveyards??? I love all that stuff! This weekend I started to decorate with my husband and I made my first batch of pumpkin muffins. The verdict was that Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-28259830895702907242013-09-25T12:36:00.002-04:002013-09-25T13:00:52.370-04:00Featured Shop: Knot and Bow-Simplistic and Colorful Packaging
Knot and Bow!
As you all know I love to browse Etsy and look through the wonderful handmade shops. As a fellow Etsy shop entrepreneur myself I think it's important to be in touch with other sellers and I have to say I have met so many wonderful sellers over Etsy in the past year. Everyone is so friendly, helpful, hardworking, and I'm excited to be apart of this community. Starting your own Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-35585901049952293182013-09-23T12:08:00.003-04:002013-09-25T13:10:13.150-04:00Autumn is here!
Autumn is here!!! And I am having my first official pumpkin spice latte today
I hope you guys have had a chance to check out the fall items in my Etsy shop! Honestly there is something for everyone from birthday cards,
Halloween cards, canister labels and magnets! How can you resist? -Danielle
Also be sure to check out my Facebook Page for other awesome Halloween finds from Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-48318890062840522452013-09-20T13:32:00.001-04:002013-09-20T13:56:38.984-04:00At Home Pumpkin Spice Latte!
Photo courtesy Cupcake Rehab
Yay its Friday!!!! We made it Unfortunately I'm sick in bed doped up on DayQuil. So not getting much art done today but it does give me a little time to relax and browse the web I must say despite being sick I am beyond craving a pumpkin spice latte. The one's from Starbucks are totally amazing but can add up in price and calories. My friend Marilla who I've Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-58879583243446970642013-09-17T13:27:00.001-04:002013-09-25T13:10:58.587-04:00A Taste Of FallAs you all know I'm adding some new features
to my blog. Interviews, Handmade Shop Spotlights, Guest post..all new
and exciting things. I felt like my blog needed a makeover and I wanted
more of your participation, ideas, opinions and viewpoints Much more fun that way!
I love to browse through the Etsy shops in the morning while I sip on
my coffee. I came across a wonderful shop this Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-37688020090197208352013-09-16T12:41:00.003-04:002013-09-16T12:47:46.635-04:00FundrasierOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I wanted to a create a series of special cards
for this cause and for a friend who is struggling with this disease. I
too have been affected by this disease by loosing my aunt in 2005. My
aunt loved angels and collected them so in honor of her instead of
creating pink ribbon cards I created pink angels. I though it might be
something a little Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-85467128665923573162013-09-12T15:57:00.001-04:002013-09-12T15:57:40.683-04:00Something to think about!Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-7733126541355994022013-09-12T15:54:00.003-04:002013-09-12T15:59:03.619-04:00Fall Is Here!I love fall! It is an amazing season filled with beautiful colors, and apple picking!
Starting this month I will be adding a few new wonderful features to my shop, such as spotlights on different shops and artist, interviews, and guest posts, and advice! I have noticed there is an amazing variety of shops out there and talented artists. I would love to feature you all! If you are Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-61021845215521404762013-04-22T13:06:00.001-04:002013-04-22T13:13:47.016-04:00New Cards!Hi all! It's been awhile since I have updated my blog but I didn't disappear. I was busy working on a few new projects, designing my promotions and illustrating some new cards. Which have been such a joy. I am so happy that spring is here and summer is closer then ever. It just gives me that extra boost of energy.
So just to update you and tune you in here are my new line of cards! Yay! From Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-6736166292689049362012-12-21T11:36:00.001-05:002012-12-21T11:36:22.030-05:00Last weekend my husband and I took a trip up
to Boston to visit my best friend, Sara. I've known Sara for about 10
years and she has become one of my best friends. I've also attended
school with her and have worked with her on numerous illustration projects. We definitely have so much in common including our love of the holidays and most of all our love of CATS! We are currently in the Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-67711620442745079222012-12-10T17:39:00.001-05:002012-12-10T17:40:19.418-05:00Etsy Shop!Dear Friends!Since opening my shop in late September I have sold 87 cards!! I never expected that! This shop was honestly just something to do on the side for fun. I created a few cards last year and continued with Halloween cards in Augu
st just to see how it would do. I thought what the heck I love Halloween lets just have some fun. I was growing tired of doing self promotions, and updating myDanielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-54874771493529892792012-11-06T13:19:00.005-05:002012-11-06T13:19:46.139-05:00Tis the Season!Tis the season to Ice Skate! The pond at
Bryant Park is open as well as the rink at Rockefeller Center if you
live in New York! Here's an idea....after you get out to vote today(hint
hint) why not go for a skate? Or maybe you want to invite someone to ice skate with you to kick off the holiday season? Send them
an invite or a holiday greeting with this colorful card!
Now available
on Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-63726634136990682882012-10-22T13:34:00.002-04:002012-10-22T13:35:47.338-04:0020 Best TwentyYay! I am pleased to announce that the official A Love Of Drawing Etsy shop is now featured on the website, 20 Best Twenty.
"20 Best Twenty reveals the best designs, premier pieces, and unique products from independent makers across the globe. Our goal is simple – to feature the undiscovered items that are often lost in an age of chain retailers and commercial advertising. We celebrate Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-23191045291304761892012-10-15T20:54:00.003-04:002012-10-15T20:55:11.195-04:00Holiday Recipe Cards!Today I launched my first series of Thanksgiving and holiday recipe cards on Etsy! I'm really excited about this new series because I am able to combine my love of design, illustration and food. Drawing food and ingredients is more fun then you would actually think. I can't wait to share more cards with you in the coming weeks!
These cards make wonderful gifts for the whole family!&Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-56991913102274694862012-10-12T15:13:00.001-04:002012-10-12T15:15:32.782-04:00Sneak Peek Friday!Hi everyone and happy Friday! I have been
working on a series of seasonal and holiday recipe cards which have been
really exciting and fun to do. They will be available for purchase on
Etsy this Monday, October 15. Until then have a look at a few test
prints and let me know what you think. :) Have a great weekend!-Danielle
Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-18094899656836958532012-10-03T14:30:00.000-04:002012-10-03T14:30:39.227-04:00The Pumpkin!A few facts about pumpkins: Who knew the
pumpkin was so interesting! I didn't. I always just liked it for its
shape and association with Halloween. While doing research about the
origins of Halloween and the symbolism I came across a few interesting facts about the pumpkin.
-Pumpkins originated in Central America and contain over 30 different varieties. -The ones we carve for Halloween Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-24742159258633606642012-10-01T13:58:00.001-04:002012-10-01T13:58:35.531-04:00Thumbnails!Happy October everyone! I really can't believe it. Summer went by in the blink of an eye :) I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather
Many of you know I started the A Love of Drawing greeting card division last week. It's a fun side business while I work on illustration promotions and other projects. I wanted to share with you my latest ideas. This morning on my way to work I did a few Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-22124763393770174932012-09-28T11:59:00.004-04:002012-09-28T11:59:58.372-04:00Friday's Featured Item: Hugging a PumpkinIt's Friday! Unfortunately the weather is not so great here in New York but we can still have a great day! Thanks for stopping by to see today's item of the day! Today's featured item in the Etsy shop is a card illustrating a little girl dressed as a pumpkin while she hugs a giant pumpkin. I think she loves Halloween :)
This card is available as a single card and in a setDanielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664057277579202110.post-18669367718021571172012-09-27T14:01:00.001-04:002012-09-27T14:01:16.414-04:00Featured Items of the Day: Trick or Treat Halloween Greeting CardsIt's Thursday everyone! Which means we are one day closer to Friday :) To help you start your afternoon off well here are my two featured items of the day from the new A Love Of Drawing Etsy shop!
Both cards are depicting children celebrating Halloween by trick or treating! I use to love to trick or treat. I remember dressing up as a witch, a pirate and one year I went as Janet Jackson. It was a Danielle C. McManus-Sladekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817335315596623958noreply@blogger.com0