TCards - Custom Greetings by T

Happy Veterans Day

2010-11-12T09:13:00.001-05:00

Meet the Girls!

2010-08-22T12:38:00.000-04:00

Who are these little ones who fill the pages of my mind and explode with personality in TCards?

I thought it was time to give some insight into the personalities of Girlie-T and Little-T.

Girlie-T has taken over my creative time in my studio. She has been around for just over 4 1/2 years now . She has a huge loveable personality! She is a risk taker, adores a good time, and lives for adventure! You've seen her hit the road in her convertible, plunge into the waters in her kayak, she appreciates really good friends, has a passion for handbags & a good pair of shoes! She always sports a life-size smile - and because she laughs so much - it's hard to see her eyes and hair - as a matter-of-fact - she has never had eyes or hair! Girlie-T is the one that you can relate to when you're feeling a bit out of your shell! (Or wish you could come out of your shell!). It will be a bit of an adjustment for her to share the spotlight with Little-T - but I see a tag-team being born with the addition to the family.

Little-T is just a babe. She is younger ans smaller with a sweet shyness about her that you'll find irresistible. She's that little kindergarten personality - the one swinging on the swing-set with such great enthusiasm that she will tickle your soul. She's always singing to herself - in her own little magical world where there are no cares or worries. She adores being held and is crazy about life. Don't let her quiet natured little self fool you - you'll find yourself wishing you could adopt her! (She's already spoken for though...sorry!!!)

Look for Little-T in the gallery!

Ladybug Blues

2010-07-02T09:38:00.001-04:00

I admit, rarely do I spend a lot of time deciding on a name for my illustrations. Ladybug Blues - something that just popped into my head. Most of the time - I sit down to give my work a name and literally spend less than 20 seconds on a piece. I don't think it's spontaneous; more - I think the name just comes into being as I sometimes spend hours and hours on a piece. Generally when I initially start out and have to give my work a name - it's rather generic - by after creative time with my work - it just seems to happen... I love that.

Meet Ladybug Blues...

Lovely little ladybug

sent from heaven above

please watch over my garden

and fill it up with love.

~Author Unknown

Daisies and Such

2010-07-01T10:23:00.000-04:00

Was at work yesterday and had this design floating through my head....

Mushy Milo

2010-06-26T14:20:00.002-04:00

Another design today.... I needed a card with a Mushy Milo....

Precious

2010-06-26T14:16:00.002-04:00

I did my very first pet portrait for someone in California -
Today she sent me a photo of the print all matted and framed and ready for the wall...
I love this photo!

Kitty Hugs

2010-06-26T09:28:00.000-04:00

One of those mornings where I just want to hug the kitty. Milo had dental work done yesterday - and the poor baby boy had to be put out with anesthesia - he came home and was so out of it. My heart was crushed. I hate seeing him this way... Poor baby boy. This morning he's been by my side - very needy - and I keep reassuring him that nothing bad will happen to him today - that it's all about the kitty. So, this morning's design is based on MY need to hug a kitty! This isn't "milo" - but - It shows my little kid's free spirit - and the attitude still inside the kitty!

Asia

2010-06-21T20:26:00.000-04:00

My newest pet portrait - Asia - (Design time - 4 hours)

Strawberry Festival Day

2010-06-20T09:23:00.000-04:00

The weather was beyond perfect - a bit hot - but that beats rain and wind! Upper Union Street was bustling with many people - it was truly the best day ever. I had so many people at my table - giggling - pointing - asking where are you located?!! It was joyful! I'm really not a huge people person kind of gal - but - out of my shell I came yesterday!

I'm excited to say - I received two possible pet portrait jobs and one baby shower invitation job! It was a good day to be on Upper Union Street yesterday!

Strawberry Festival Eve

2010-06-18T20:08:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow is the big day! I'm finally finished with production and table set up. I had quite the week not really knowing how to assemble my banner - thanks to Facebook - I had a few good suggestions - I found myself in Lows frantically searching high and low for what I thought would work - finally - I ended up at customer service making some hand gestures and trying to explain what I was looking for. I ended up coming home with two 4" clamps - then the rest kind of fell into place. I had a few hours of brainstorming - and I'm happy to say - I think between the clamps and the bed risers for the table - all is well....

The following photos show my table - I am so happy to be done at a reasonable hour.... Now I can shut down my studio and get a good night's rest. The festival is from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 and the weather forecast is calling for 90 degree weather. My goodness!!

What ARE TCards?

2010-06-17T11:59:00.001-04:00

Always makes me want to sneeze

2010-06-15T21:15:00.000-04:00

Was out on a small little hike a few weekends ago with the camera - and got a bit lucky....
Every time I see these... it makes me want to sneeeeeze!

Getting Ready for the Strawberry Festival

2010-06-15T20:30:00.001-04:00

Tonight I sit in my studio - simply - overwhelmed. Expectations that I've placed on myself and somehow feeling unorganized as I try to figure out how to place my banner on my table - It's about 2 inches too long! Ugh. I think I should sleep on it and not worry too much tonight ...

Anyway - here is my very small progress with setting up my display...

So much to do still....

For You

2010-06-12T18:31:00.000-04:00

Opening up another card quote contest.... I designed this today and need a witty - fun - funny quote for inside... If I use your quote - I'll send you the card!

4 dozen invitations are complete....

2010-06-12T11:56:00.000-04:00

This morning I finished putting the SC-SPCA Wags and Whiskers Family Fun Fair invitations together. They will be mailed out by SC-SPCA to many Schenectady "brass" (politicians, etc.) - I had fun putting these together and working with SC-SPCA - helping them promote a fun and worthy event coming up in July.

Ice Cream Social - Just the girls

2010-06-11T14:22:00.000-04:00

After creating the card for my friend - I thought - hmmmm - this could be a new card for customers! Sorry - but I removed the guys and now need to come up with an inside quote for this card.....

If you can come up with an inside quote that I use - I will mail you this card!

Send your ideas here: Ice Cream Social Quote!

Albany.com

2010-06-11T14:10:00.001-04:00

I got an e-mail from a friend to tell me to check out a link - I was super surprised to see that Albany.com posted my logo that I did for the July Wags and Whiskers Family Fun Fair.... not to be redundant in my posts - but take a peek!

http://www.albany.com/event/20827/

Ice Cream Social

2010-06-11T13:41:00.002-04:00

Sometimes I get the strangest requests for a card in an e-mail.... Like this one:

"I have been hosting gateway and would like to send the people involved follow-up cards.. as hostess, it is my job to bring refreshments, since it has been so hot this year...well, not last night.... we have had ice cream cones alot. 3 men 6 women sitting on comfy couches and chairs eating ice cream cones, getting to know each other, and Brunswick Church a little better... ( maybe some with ice cream cones and some drinking water0. Ok, if this is way over the edge too much say...'no way...' ..."

This is what I came up with! The inside of the card will read: "It's been a real treat getting to know you!"

Vince

2010-06-10T12:26:00.000-04:00

Cookie

2010-06-06T20:28:00.000-04:00

This was a bit of a challenge... very difficult to nail the color in cookies coat....

Here is my interpretation...

RIP Cookie Brown

6 Hours 15 minutes

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Side by Side

Scarlett & Blue - Purple Background

2010-06-06T13:47:00.003-04:00

Deb wanted a purple background!

Property of Theresa Crane - TCards

Scarlett & Blue - Commissioned Work

2010-06-06T13:25:00.000-04:00

I decided to not put all the filtered sunlight into the work - I felt it distracted some from the cats.

After 8 hours and 15 minutes of work - here is my interpretation of Scarlett & Blue

This is for you Deb

Property of Theresa Crane - TCards.org

Commissioned Work

2010-06-03T21:10:00.003-04:00

I've been commissioned to illustrate two black kitties

It's a work in progress...
(keep scrolling down so you can see the progression)

(click on image to enlarge)

2 Hours
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2 hours and 45 minutes

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4 Hours

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5 Hours 15 Minutes

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6 Hours 15 Minutes

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8 Hours 15 Minutes

Slow Poke

2010-06-02T07:36:00.000-04:00

Ever forget someone's birthday?

I design cards... and I did....

oooops!

Milo

2010-05-31T21:14:00.000-04:00

Katie - Westie

2010-05-31T21:13:00.000-04:00

Kitty in the Sun

2010-05-28T08:29:00.000-04:00

Milo cracks me up. I get a lot of my design material from every day life - but Milo.... he is a character. He loves to stretch out in the sun - belly up....

Max

2010-05-28T08:27:00.000-04:00

I was asked to design a card with Max - Here is my interpretation of Max - I hope it captures his spirit!

Side by side of my illustration and photo of Max

The Process....

2010-05-12T19:40:00.000-04:00

First - (click image to enlarge)

Second

Third

Fourth

Final

Women's Retreat Image

2010-05-09T10:30:00.001-04:00

I was asked to design an image/logo for a women's retreat - the image is an interpretation of the struggle we face when our fears suffocate our lives... the physical and emotional struggle to grasp on to (and reach out for) hope....

Click on image to enlarge...

A little bird told me...

2010-04-20T21:22:00.003-04:00

Who said trees have to be green! For some reason, this design has been a challenge... hopefully the colors will print well making this my final design!

A littl' birdie told me...

2010-04-20T12:43:00.000-04:00

A littl' birdie told me...

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Greyhound

2010-04-04T20:19:00.000-04:00

Wags and Whiskers Logo

2010-03-30T19:28:00.001-04:00

I've been working with Darla Gullotta on a logo for the Schenectady County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SC-SPCA) - Upcoming event called Wags and Whiskers - July 10th, 2010

Just a few minor revisions to the logo - but here she is - (Augie and Milo)

for full announcement - click here

Making Business Cards

2010-03-29T19:42:00.003-04:00

I love supporting Friends...

(click on image to enlarge)

Find Kimberlee here: http://www.madisonhandbags.net/191

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Wags and Whiskers

2010-03-28T19:59:00.000-04:00

The Schenectady County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SC-SPCA)

I am designing a logo - hopefully they will choose to use for this event.

First Design

Second Design

Wags & Whiskers Family Fun Fair

July 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

at the Maple Ski Ridge

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Antsy!

2010-03-13T16:18:00.000-05:00

Do you know that feeling that you've got ants in your pants? Can't sit still - Feeling like you're on the "waiting list" forever? I've been playing around with that feeling all day today.... So, here's today's illustration!

The Process....

2010-03-13T11:29:00.000-05:00

It's a rainy day - a good and perfect day to be in my studio working on some cards that I want to take over to Sow's Ear Studio.

Today I'm taking over my Littl' Red Ladybug card - Spring is in the air!

Knitting Hearts

2010-03-09T19:15:00.000-05:00

Inside Wording: Knitting Mends the Soul.

This design is a special order.
I was asked to design a card with a knitting theme.
Amy requested that it be a mother & daughter sharing their delight with knitting.

(Thanks Amy!)

Card No. 2.16.2010

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Ms. Ladybug

2010-03-07T19:33:00.000-05:00

I have had ladybugs on my mind.... I was so excited after finishing up this design last night - but knew there was some tweaking to do ..I sent it out to print and decided to try it out in two colors. The photos do not show you just how warm, rich, and fabulous the colors are. These will be available on TCards soon!

Ladybug

2010-03-06T22:53:00.000-05:00

I had ladybugs on my brain today.....

This is really a different kind of illustration for me.... I just kind of went with it - one thing led to the next....

Now i feel like I should come up with a children's ladybug story - this design feels like a children's book page!

What do you think?