Mixed Media Collage Speed Painting - _Creation_ by Rachael Caskey

Speed painting video, art video, time lapse art video

Speed painting art video, time lapse painting video

Celtic Royals Time Lapse Painting, Speedpainting continued

Celtic Royals Time Lapse Video, Speedpainting Video

Watercolor Art progress video - "Happy Birthday" - Part 3 of 3

Watercolor Art progress video - "Happy Birthday" - Part 2 of 3

Watercolor Art progress video - "Happy Birthday" - Part 1 of 3

Art in progress

Bicycle Fine Paper Watercolor Journal

 I made this adorable journal using fine paper with a bicycle design. I added water color pages inside. Then, I bound the journal with green string.

The next couple of pictures are of the first couple of pages inside of the journal. Of course, I have an homage to France with the "Bonjour" watercolor with an Eiffel Tower hand-stamped on it.

The second picture is a simple watercolor illustration by me. I used Micron pens to draw the illustration. Then, I colored it in with markers and watercolor.

The PaperCrafter's Nook website has a new look!

I hope you all like it.

You'll be seeing more content here on my blog soon.

I look forward to getting to know you.

Sincerely,

Rachael M. Caskey, Owner/Designer
The PaperCrafter's Nook

Graduation Time...Get Your Invitations!

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Your Big Day Bridal Event: Narcisi Winery, Gibsonia, PA

Tonight I am participating as a vendor at the "Your Big Day Bridal Event" at the Narcisi Winery in Gibsonia, PA. Brides can peruse the various bridal vendors in an intimate setting while enjoying hors d'oevres and wine! Can't get any better than this right? Well, in addition to that, I'm offering a $25 off coupon to any bride who orders from me via this event! So, if you're a bride {or know one}, stop on by the Narcisi Winery from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.! I hope to see you there!

Wise Wedding Planning: How to save 50% {or MORE} on your wedding!

As a wedding invitations dealer, price is one of the first {if not THE first} questions I am asked about in regards to my wedding invitations.

Wedding planning can get stressful. {I know...I've been there...done that...and got the ring.}

One of the biggest causes of stress in wedding planning revolves around the budget. Everything hinges on the wedding budget.

So, since it is engagement season, I wanted to provide all the brides {and grooms} out there with a resource to help them with their wedding planning.

This resource could save you 50% or more on your wedding. For some it has saved as much as 85% on their wedding!

Happy Planning,
~ Rachael

Featured Wedding Invitation: Whimsical Birds

Birds sit atop swirling branches on this adorable invitation with vibrant touches of peacock.

To order this invitation go to https://www.yourinvitationplace.com/Detail.aspx?ItemNum=T+611&WebName=pcn

Going to the Birds...

Coming to an Etsy shop near you!

Birds! And more birds...

The world may not have ended yesterday, but we do have a bird invasion today...at The PaperCrafter's Nook!

www.etsy.com/shop/papercraftersnook

Propel Braddock Hills Winter Craft & Vendor Show Photos

Craft Show Tomorrow!

I'm a ball-full of excitement right now getting ready for a craft show at the Propel Braddock Hills Elementary School! This comes after participating in another craft show last night. That one went well and I'm already getting more customers from it!

What people like about The PaperCrafter's Nook is its uniqueness. Not only do I share my handmade unique cards and invitations with the world, but my customers share their uniqueness with me when they want custom-designed cards and invitations.

It's a great time to be creative. There is so much community to be found online and off! And, everyone is so welcoming if you just try. I hope this gives hope to others out there like myself who were struggling with the decision to put their everything into their own business!

Creatively Yours,
Rachael Caskey

Cute as a button...Grandeurina Etsy Shop!

Photo courtesy of Grandeurina. www.etsy.com/shop/grandeurina

Hi Blog & Facebook fans!

For a little change of pace, I'm going to feature some Etsy shops you should check out. Ahem...the holidays are coming up. These would be great places to start your shopping for unique gifts!

Our first stop is at Grandeurina.

At Grandeurina you can find a plethora of button-y cuteness. I'm talking fabric buttons with Japanese designs, cute hair clips and accessories as well as earrings like the Japanese kimono fabric button earrings pictured!

Here is some background on the artist behind the Grandeurina Etsy shop, according to her profile:

She is Chinese, born in Singapore where multi-culture is the trend.

Her pieces are usually inspired by her thoughts, family members, cultures, old buildings and sometimes some traditional outfits like cheongsum (worn by Chinese) and kebaya (worn by Malay).

Days when she is free, she loves to take a seat at crowded places watching people walking by and drawing inspirations from their outfits and trying to figure out what accessories will appeal to them apart from what they are wearing.

Also, she is very inspired by Michael Kors who said that living in such hot climate (eg. Singapore), we do not have the luxury to do layering in our clothing but we can always depend on our accessories to make that statement. So True!

She loves being different and it shows in her creations which is why most of the art piece are PURPOSELY MISMATCHED!!! Each has a story to tell.

Happy Shopping!

~ Rachael,
The PaperCrafter's Nook

Tip #4 of 27 Tips for Invitation Ordering: A Bride's Checklist

Tip #4: Choose your lettering styles.  

Font is important!

Take time to consider the font type or lettering style(s) you want to use. For example, Birchcraft Studios offers over 60 different lettering styles.

Do you want a combination of lettering styles? Do you want to highlight particular lines?

Keep these questions in mind when considering your lettering styles for your invitation ensemble.

Stay tuned for Tip #5...

Happy wedding planning!

Rachael Caskey,
Owner & Designer,
The PaperCrafter's Nook

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