DIY Custom Wedding Wine Labels

DIY Custom Wedding Wine Labels

We had some friends who were getting married and we wanted to
make the wine bottles on their tables memorable. 

I looked all over the web on how to remove existing wine labels to put
my own custom wine labels on. I wanted a method that was fast, preferbly
all the tools I had on hand and removed the labels leaving no trace of them.

This method worked beautifully. I included a step by step
process so you could see how easy this was. This really adds a class
of touch to any wedding or event. You could apply this technique for
any other celebration, unique dinner event or I even thought this
would make a cute gift =) 

HOW to REMOVE existing Wine Labels

To learn how to remove the wine labels on your existing bottle
check and put on your custom labels check out our DIY Page

To Buy these cute prints checkout out our Keep Calm Shop. This winter
our Wedding, Shower Cards and Wine Bottle designs will be available.

They do make a wonderful Pair ; )

The back of the bottles

DIY Paper Morrocan Napkin Rings

DIY Paper Moroccan Napkin Rings


Bring a little Moroccan Flair to you Dinner Table by making these inexpensive 
napkin holders. I needed 12 napkin rings and I had all these tools on hand
so I made them at no cost. You can apply this technique using a variety of
shapes, designs or colors to really change the look to suite your dinner
party style and keep in on a budget =)

Plates and Napkins from West Elm

If you're interested in reading more about this DIY project? Please go to our 
DIY Art Projects page.

Visit to The Nolitan Hotel in NYC

Fun weekend at The Nolitan in NYC 

We recently stayed at The Nolitan Hotel.  Had a great time! The hotel reminded me of a hotel designed by the writers of Dwell magazine. We wanted to stay in a hotel that was fun yet close to Little Italy and China Town while still in the hip neighborhood of Nolita. We're glad to say we found it. Staff was friendly and the accommodation was 4 stars. We'll definitely be back!!! Our new home away from home. =)

Comfy Bed

Lounging

Balcony View

Cantine Parisienne "Best French Toast"

Sexy bathroom

A dream fulfilled

Artist's Journey to Paris

After years of dreaming and planning we finally made it to Paris! What we found was inspiration and a appreciation for what easily is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A true delight for the senses. We wanted to share some pictures we took and will be writing more about our experience about this lovely city made for lover's and artist alike. =)

Our visit to Musee d' Orsay 

Main Entrance

Clock Tower

Museum was a former Train Station

A LITTLE ABOUT THE ARTISTS

My name is Melinda and art has always been a huge part of my life but I didn't know what an impact it would have on my life and others until I met my husband. While working as a graphic artist I had an opportunity to find a wonderful man who was not currently pursuing graphic design but had a college degree in the field. After he proposed to me in an art gallery, by painting "Will you marry me" we have been great friends and business partners ever since. We combined our skills to create KEEP CALM SHOP along with our other etsy shops.

Feel free to stop in and browse some of our current art collection featured on etsy at www.keepcalmshop.etsy.com, www.pixiepixels.etsy.com or www.thewordshop.etsy.com. Many of our collectors have wondered how we got started. I thought I might take a little time to address that. We try to create shops with a feel of modern nostalgia so with that in mind we first start with a concept, then we sketch it, yes by hand. That's where it gets fun, the sketch moves from the drawing board to the scanner and then I turn it into vector graphics so we have the option to offer wide ranges of sizes and color selections to our audience. So we hope you enjoy and may we all continue to inspire on another. =)