Parasol•Craft 3 is now available! This issue is inspired by spring, by children, by playfulness. The cover itself is inspired by the fairy tale Thumbelina. I loved that story and I totally enjoyed illustrating the cover as it reminded me of my fantasies as a child. Sigh.

This issue has 118 pages, and includes the following:
Super talented crafters, artists & photographers
Download: 5 12×12 backgrounds
Paper crafts using the downloadable files
Download: 8 pngs/brushes for Photoshop
Idea: Hand drawn tote bags
Local Shop: Britex Fabrics
Books!
Article: Part 1, Finding Your Creative Self

We also have a giveaway: a $100.00 gift certificate from Fred Flare! Yay! Just follow the instructions and email me the secret code!

You can purchase the magazine here.

Don’t forget to click on each feature’s links to visit their blogs, websites and shops! They’re amazing!

Thanks all!

x-posted in aprintaday

6th issue of Parasol Magazine is now available for download!

You can download it for free here.

Or view via Issuu below:

Issue 3 of Parasol+Craft will follow.

x-posted in A Print A Day

Issue 5 is up!!!

You can download it here!

Or view through the Issuu reader.

I hope you like it! It’s got an interesting mix of artists, designers, crafters and photographers. Oh and I have 2 covers. I couldn’t decide between the two so I made a cover with 2 options. One is by Lola, and the other by Lala.

Artists, designers, crafters, photographers featured in the magazine are:
Lala Gallardo
Jenny Kendler
Molly Schafer
Gerry Alanguilan
Lola Andrew
The Working Proof
Lawrence Valencia
Traci French
Holly Stalder
Chromalab
Craft: Woodland Plush by Becky Jorgensen

Next up, ParasolCraft 3, which will be released late November, early December.

*Cross-posted in A Print A Day

Again, as I’ve said many times before, THANK YOU for supporting the first issue and for all the feedback. It really means a lot!

Parasol•Craft 2 is Kawaii themed. Now, I loved putting this mag together. I’ve designed for the children’s and gift market through most of my career, so you know, I like cute things. A lot. So I really enjoyed this issue and getting to know more creative people in the process. They’re awesome and their talents are truly inspirational.

Aside from my interviews, I have downloads!!! This includes:

1.) A Kawaii Mini Kit with 4 12×12s backgrounds, 1 To Do List, 1 Book Plate, 2 Tags, 1 Index Card, 3 Border Patterns
2.) Kokeshi Family and Kawaii Fruits Embroidery Templates
3.) 2 Panel Kokeshi Family Doll Templates
4.) A Flower Pom Tutorial by Kristen of Domestifluff, Craftig & Papercrave which includes templates
5.) A Glass Marble Magnet Tutorial which includes downloadable Kawaii artwork

And I have 2 GIVEAWAYS!!! So 2 will win this time. Just email me the secret code in the mag to what you’d like to win.
Giveaway 1: A LOT of felt and Cute Stuff by Aranzi Aronzo
Giveaway 2: Japanese Craft book, Girls’ Everyday Dress — This is in Japanese but the photos are gorgeous, the instructions are illustrated and there are paper patterns.

Of course, I have a bunch of other features as well. They are linked by the way! If you are interested in a website, blog, book or if you want to listen to my soundtrack, just click and it will lead you to the website.

As mentioned, the mag is over 100 pages of good stuff!

You can download it here fore $2.50.

THANK YOU!!!

xoxo
Yasmine

x-posted in APAD

*Giveaway winner announced – 12/21/09

I’m super pleased to announce the debut of Parasol•Craft! It’s an online/pdf magazine dedicated to Handmade, Inspiration and lots of Downloads. It’s a spin-off of Parasol Magazine in that Craft is the primary focus and the objective is to promote and inspire creativity. You can see the previews above.

The magazine is 111 pages and includes the following:
Featured crafters, artists and photographers
Desktop Design Tutorial: Make an Illustrator Brush–with downloadable vector files to practice on
Make Your Own Snow White & Rose Red Dolls–with tutorial and downloadable templates
Digital/Hybrid Scrapbook Kit:
3 12″x12″ papers
2 Note pads
1 Scalloped journaling block
1 Fancy roses journaling block
1 Framed journaling block
1 Rose icon
2 Heart ribbons
2 Fancy borders
4 Sets of Embroidery Templates
And other features and resources!

There is also a GIVEAWAY! To make the dolls in the tutorial, you will need some these components:
12 Heat transfer papers
1 Yard of red grosgrain ribbon
1 Yard of cream grosgrain ribbon
1 Yard of cream fabric
15 Patterned tags to match

The first issue’s theme is Fairy Tales & Mist, based in tea-stained cream, reds and navy blues with polka dots, roses and gingham.

Download all 111 pages + all files mentioned above for $2.50, and you can purchase it right here.

The file name is parasolcraft1.zip, and contains BOTH magazine and downloadable kits. If you want the email delivery option, you can still opt for below.

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.

xoxo
Yasmine

p.s.

A HUGE thank you to all those featured! You’re amazingly talented and I’m so glad that I got to know a bit more about you.

And FYI, Parasol•Magazine is still FREE. You can view previous issues here. The 5th issue is currently in the works.

Cross-posted in A Print A Day.

*Giveaway winner announced – 10/5/09

Issue 4 is up! And you can download it here.

The awesomely talented individuals featured are:
Sarah Applebaum
Annie Vought
Anders Nilsen
Kevin Bauman
Mike Bailey-Gates
Nicole Szenher
Stylesmith
Whitney Smith
One Red Robin
Rackk & Ruin
BROOKLYNRehab
Le Blahg, Brightside Project
Maria Adelmann
Tricia Aung
Maize Hutton
Hadley Smith

Oh, and a P.S.
To my new readers who want to see more frequent posts, you can view my other blog, APAD, here.

Have a great month everyone!

xo
Yasmine