Broken Box Designs Blog: 2012

Thursday, December 6

Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

This is the recipe I made for "They Draw & Cook", it is the BEST "Cut-Out Sugar Cookie" recipe! Click here to view larger on their website.

Wednesday, December 5

I stumbled across the CUTEST site today... "www.theydrawandcook.com" - Recipes illustrated by artists from around the world. Enough said! Take a look, this site is addicting! I'm going to illustrate a recipe and submit to their site. I'll post it here too for you to see.

Yum! - and I'm adding these Rolo Cookies to my Christmas cookie baking list! :)

I'm going to need to buy one of their books!

They also have a cool sister site called www.theydrawandtravel.com

Wednesday, November 28

New Clipart

Tuesday, November 20

Children's Book Illustrations

Monday, November 12

Queen of Hearts Vector Graphics

Thursday, November 8

Great Big Bracelet SALE!

Just in time for some early holiday shopping... all of our bracelets are on SALE! Check out our new lower prices here. We have over 70 of these handmade coil-wrapped bracelets and are adding more everyday. Shop here.

Friday, November 2

New Toodles :)

Just finished three new toodles and added to my stock shop at www.brokenboxstock.com. They are Sugar Cookie Toodle (above)...

Get Well Toodle (above), ik - hopefully nobody finds their self in this situation anytime soon ...

... and Office Toodle. All are available for purchase at www.brokenboxstock.com for just $2. :)

Wednesday, October 31

Children's Book Illustrations

Wednesday, October 24

Custom Family Logo - Greeting Cards

These are Custom Family Logo greeting cards using a customer's "Custom Family Logo" as the base design. Logo was customized for Halloween & Thanksgiving to create these cute note cards.

Order your Custom Family Logo at www.customfamilylogos.com!

Friday, October 19

Cleveland Children's Map

This is a custom map of Cleveland, illustrated in a child-friendly style. The printed piece is 11' x 10' big, covering an entire wall (similar to wallpaper). I illustrated the entire map. KSK Visual Ingenuity printed and installed the piece.

The map features over 30 of Cleveland's most well known child friendly attractions and locations... such as: our wonderful Zoo here in Cleveland, the Aquarium, sports stadiums (Go Browns!), Lolly the Trolly, Science Center...

... Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, our many museums, shopping malls, Metroparks, nature centers and nature preserves...

Friday, October 12

Custom Save the Date

This is a custom save the date for a wedding on North Fork, Long Island.

The stylized, whimsical map shows locations of where the couple first me, had their first date, got engaged, etc.

Monday, October 8

One Little Mailbox - A wonderful new tradition to start with your child!

One Little Mailbox is a new keepsake product by Treasured Passages. It is sure to be loved by children of all ages throughout their entire childhood!

So - What is One Little Mailbox?

Read the storybook, "The Surprise Inside," (included in the kit) to meet Sam. In the story, Sam receives a mailbox from the Treasure Fairy. This mysterious Treasure Fairy uses the mailbox to communicate with Sam, by leaving messages and treasures for him in his mailbox. Sam's family discovers how they too can leave messages and surprises in the mailbox for Sam! - Opening a whole new channel of communication for Sam and his loved ones. Sam also finds many creative uses for his mailbox such as: writing a note to Santa, leaving a gift for the Treasure Fairy, talking to his grandparents and more!

In a world of text messages and emails, this refreshing new product is JUST what families need to cherish the art of a hand written note or letter and appreciate more intimate forms of communication.

How do you use One Little Mailbox?

1) Read the included storybook to your child.

2) Shhhhh... secretly place the mailbox outside your child's room.

3) Start leaving notes and treasures in the mailbox for your child (and don't forget to put the flag up)!

One Little Mailbox kit includes:

Mailbox, storybook, 10 birthday cards, 4 encouragement tags and 15 keepsake cards to be completed by grandparents, parents and siblings.

Treasured Passages is a wonderful company, specializing in keepsake gifts. They are best known for their "Letter Books" and have been featured on the Today Show, E! News (Giuliana's fav gift pick for parents), to name a few. Their new product "One Little Mailbox" is expected to receive just as much recognition in terms of top gift picks!

I had the pleasure of working for Treasured Passages to illustrate this wonderful children's book and design the packaging, mailbox and additional greeting cards, tags, etc. that are included in this unique kit. The high quality of this product is sturdy and very colorful.

How to buy One Little Mailbox:

Shop www.treasuredpassages.com :)