Romper Room

More illustrations in the shop!

Gratitude

 

First, thanks to all of you (friends, family, customers, etc.) that voted for Sophie & Lili to be considered for the Chase/Living Social small business grant contest. I reached the 250 vote minimum & now...I wait. I am crossing my fingers & toes!

Second, thank you for the encouragement to finally start selling my drawings. I have sold/created many things these past 8 years, but this is, by far, the most gratifying. I am not exaggerating when I say that I have drawn thousands of these girls. I think I started around 9 years old. I've filled sketchbooks, side margins of high school notebooks & note pads of doodles at work meetings over the years. It's nice to see them on good paper AND in frames! Really excited. I might just quit making dolls and draw instead. :)

I have had a bunch of requests for custom drawings. I am not taking custom orders yet, but would like to get a mailing list together for anyone interested in updates. I have also had requests to draw boys. I am sad to say that it's just not my thing. I have never been good at drawing boy stuff. Maybe one day?  :(

Regular drawings are $20/each and I will try to post throughout the week.

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Thanks!
Jennifer

Pretty please?

I have entered a small business grant contest & need 250 votes in order for them to even look at my application. 250 is a lot though...I really could use your help!

It takes 30 seconds & you don't need to fill anything out.

 

click --> https://www.missionsmallbusiness.com/

click --> log-in & support button

once you are in --> search "sophie & lili"

then --> click vote

That's it!

THANK YOU!

Bucket List

 

I have always dreamed of writing & illustrating a children's book. It's on my bucket list, but I hadn't thought about it much until last week when I got an email from a published author asking if I would be in interested in illustrating a book she is working on!! I don't want to get my hopes up and I am aware that the author doesn't usually have say in who the artist will be.

I think the thought is that I will do some preliminary sketches for the book pitch & see how it goes.

Sneak peek rough sketch.

This could be some super fun work for me. :)

My new BFFs

I meet all the best people on the internet. :)

Meet Marie & Barri of www.mandbvintage.com. They make & sell adorable vintage-inspired charms, write books, style, etc.

Here are some custom dolls I designed to look like them...

Doodles + Instagram

I am a compulsive doodler...

Follow me on instagram! username - sophieandlili

xx

Lots of new stuff at Sophie & Lili!

Lots of new stuff at Sophie & Lili!

1 - Sample Sale! $15 each

cleaned out my work space & found these production samples that didn’t quite make the cut. some have mismatched sample fabric on back, light markings, no side labels, etc. they are all still cute though!

all sales final.

2 - Valentine's Day baby dolls

baby doll size valentine’s day dolls. 4 styles to choose from. $20

3 - DIY doll kits

you can now make your own sophie & lili dolls! kits include a black & white, color-your-own panel & piece of fabric for back. fabric markers sold (on site) separately.

There is also 30% off promo going on until end of February (!) on regular dolls. Use Lucky Kids Mag coupon code LUCKYKIDS2*

*excludes custom dolls, DIY pre-order, sample sale & Valentine’s Day dolls

xx

Thank you for a great 2011!

Happy Holidays & thank you for a great year!! See you in 2012 with some new products!

And please use code 20thanks for 20% off your purchases until 1/7/2012.

Oh baby!

I am happy to announce the birth of Sophie & Lili babies! There will be 4 doll styles to start: Baby Sophie, Baby Lili, Baby Olive & Baby Josie. Pre-order yours now! Shipping in January. :)

Shop Small!

Now is a great time to shop & support small businesses!

These are just a handful of my favorites for babies & kids:

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Ellie Bellie Kids - http://www.elliebelliekids.com/

Joya Baby - http://www.joyababy.com/

Play This Way - https://www.playthisway.com/u-mat.php

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Daytrip Jr. - http://www.daytripsociety.com

Courtney Courtney - http://courtneycourtney.com/

Erin Flett - http://www.erinflett.com

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Kumquat – http://www.kumquatbaby.com

Feterie – http://www.feterie.com

Loralin Design – http://www.loralindesign.com

What are your favorites? Happy Thanksgiving!