Diaper Bag Commission! Sneak Peek!

I'm so excited! I got a commission to paint a diaper bag with a Noah's Ark theme for a baby shower!

I decided to illustrate a picture of a stylized dove flying back to Noah on the ark with an olive leaf in his mouth, with animals popping their heads out windows. The bag will become the ark, so the ark, water, and animals will be painted all the way around the bag! Here's my initial sketch...

 

And here's what it looks like right now. 

This is just the first layer of paint, but I'm really happy with the way it is looking already. The ark is soon to come. :)

Love,
Miranda Marie

I'm now on Facebook!

I created a Love Miranda Marie product fan page on Facebook. Check it out at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Miranda-Marie/317384838291519

I've posted on my facebook page pictures of hand painted shoes that have never been seen before! They are shoes I sold before I could even put them into my shop. Come see it! You'll love it!

Love, Miranda Marie

Featured Artist: Elena from Velanch Jewelry (for Imaginary Wedding Wednesday)

I wanted to share with you all an incredible artist I found on Etsy named Elena. She makes some of the most beautiful beaded and sequined accessories I've ever seen! Everything in her store is handmade by Elena (I can't even imagine the time and effort she puts into each thing).

Her designs range from beautifully simple:

to stunningly difficult. This beaded poppy belt would be a gorgeous accessory to a wedding dress!








She also creates fun jewelry like these great wreath earrings:

Elena's Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/velanch
Blog: http://beautyofheworld.blogspot.com/
Website:  http://velanch.com

Exclusive Sneak Peak 2: New Koi Fish Boots!

The boots are coming along nicely! Here's a picture of what they look like so far. I'm planning on designing the WHOLE boot, so I've got a long way to go still. I'll keep you up to date on my progress and when the big reveal in my shop will be!

Love, Miranda Marie

Exclusive Sneak Peek! New Koi Fish Boots!

There has been such an overwhelming love of my other Koi Fish shoes that I'm giving you all a sneak peek at my newest project. Hand Painted, Mid-Calf, Koi Fish BOOTS! This is only the beginning stage. Soon I will add splashes of bright color! Ha! No pun intended. ;)

Love, Miranda Marie

New Idea for a Hand Painted Diaper Bag! What do you think?

I recently bought a brand new brown diaper bag and thought, "Why not paint a beautiful baby face on it?" I was instantly inspired by the very talented Frances Hook who did the Northern Tissue baby portrait series from 1959 called "American Beauties". Here's one of the portraits!

Isn't she cute?! My family owned prints of these pictures and I remember loving them as a kid.
Tell me what you think? Do you have any preferences as to the hair color or eye color? If you do, let me know! :)

Imaginary Wedding Wednesday!

Hey Everyone! This is my second Imaginary Wedding Wednesday featuring all beautiful items from the wonderful world of Etsy.com! This week's theme is "London Calling: A Destination Wedding" and below are a few of the outstanding artist's and their items featured this week! Check out the full list of featured items here in the Treasury: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTU4MDA2NzV8MTEwMjUzNDcwMw/destination-wedding-london-calling

Cheers!
Love, Miranda Marie

London Calling Wedding Invitation Collection by Jenn Herrington from LaBelleVieDesign.

Wedding Invitation Listing:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/74058772/london-calling-wedding-invitation?ref=tre-1102534703-1

Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/labelleviedesign











 

Custom Made-White Satin Sheath Dress by Lana Stepul.

Dress Listing:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/85691354/custom-made-white-stretch-satin-sheath?ref=tre-1102534703-7

Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LanaStepul

Union Jack UK flag Necklace by Comiceden

Necklace Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/75131797/union-jack-uk-flag-necklace-other-flags?ref=tre-1102534703-4

Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/cosmiceden

Womens Peep Toe Pumps with Swarovski Crystals by Sheryl Gomez from Sherylmariegg

Shoe Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/78246955/womens-peep-toe-pump-adorned-w-swarovski?ref=tre-1102534703-6

Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/sherylmariegg

Vintage Dictionary Page Art Print by Meaghan from Ex Libris Journals

Art Print Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/84368689/vintage-dictionary-page-art-if-i-had-a?ref=tre-1102534703-11

Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ExLibrisJournals

Something Blue Bouquet Charm: London Calling by Chrissy from AristoCrafty

Charm Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/79564916/something-blue-bouquet-charm-london?ref=tre-1102534703-3

Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AristoCrafty

Imaginary Wedding Wednesday!

HAPPY IMAGINARY WEDDING WEDNESDAY!

This weeks theme is "Winter Wonderland Wedding" and I have put together some gorgeous items from very talented artists on Etsy. You can check out the full list of featured artists this week in the Winter Wonderland Wedding Treasury list:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTU4MDA2NzV8MTA1MzEzMDkxMg/winter-wonderland-wedding?index=0

And now, without further ado, here are this weeks featured items!

 1.

Mask listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/58389044/rococo-leather-mask-in-white?ref=tre-1053130912-1
Tom Banwell's Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/tombanwell

2.

Photo Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/61122631/winter-photography-tree-snowflakes-snow?ref=tre-1053130912-2

Irene Suchocki's Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/EyePoetryPhotography

3.

Dress Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/83866353/custom-make-vintage-wedding-dress-bridal?ref=tre-1053130912-3

Xue Xue's Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Thatshopshop

4.

Pom Pom Listing: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Thatshopshop

PomStyle's Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PomStyle

5.

Ring Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/76536342/round-cut-diamond-engagement-ring?ref=tre-1053130912-5

KNR Inc.'s Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KNRINC

6.

Coat Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/61639650/sale-white-wedding-wool-felt-coat-free?ref=tre-1053130912-6

Marina Astafyeva's Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/marinaasta

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BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

If you are interested in seeing the rest of this week's Imaginary Wedding Wednesday's featured items, come check them out in my Treasury here: 

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTU4MDA2NzV8MTA1MzEzMDkxMg/winter-wonderland-wedding?index=0

Come back each Wednesday to see who will be featured in my Imaginary Wedding Wednesday! If you have an Etsy shop and wish to be featured on my blog, send me an email with a link to your items at: LoveMirandaMarie@gmail.com

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Love, Miranda Marie

Happy Birthday! Let Them Eat Cake!

Check out my newest addition to my shop! Marie Antoinette Illustration Print. Perfect for a birthday gift or decoration for the home, kitchen, or bedroom!

More fantastical fairy tale illustrations to come!

Love, Miranda Marie

I've been featured!

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to share with you some awesome news! Suzanne Medrano from Crafted by Suzanne Medrano featured me on her "Discovered Treasures" blog! Here's the link:

http://suzannemedrano.blogspot.com/2011/11/kick-up-your-heels.html

Also, go check out her shop on Etsy:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SuzanneMedrano?ref=seller_info

Here are a few examples of the cute tags she makes...

Suzanne's tags are great to use on gifts or even as gifts!

All of her items are hand crafted with recycled materials. I absolutely LOVE this Winnie the Pooh tag!
Thanks again to Suzanne for featuring my shop! Many Blessings!

Love, Miranda Marie