CHA - GCD Studios booth

As I reflect on CHA I am filled with excitement and anticipation for next year.  I have been to many trade shows in my life and CHA is a different animal.  The camaraderie among everyone is amazing.  I have never heard so much laughter, people helping each other out and the sharing of ideas among attendees and exhibitors.  A very good feeling.

Here it is!  Photos of the amazing booth!  The team did such a great job!!

The fresh flowers were all over the booth - a very nice touch!

Bonjour!

Country Charm

Sweet Tooth

Country Charm scrapbook pages and cards

Flower Child scrap book pages and cards.

The make and take booth the first day-making smash books!  It was crazy busy and so much fun!

One of my favorite parts of the booth was the photo booth section!  You pick a prop and pose.

The talented design team!  Donna Salazar, Heide Sonboul, Heather Tozzi and me.  What a great group of ladies!

Hard to believe it was just a year ago when I approached Kent at the show.   

From last years post:  "Sunday I went to CHA. I didn't really know what to expect but I gotta tell you....some exciting things came out of my visit. Met some great people and am really excited about some future projects. I will keep you posted."  It is fun to read this and think of all that has happened since.

Kent and me.  

FAM recap

This past Saturday was FAM - Fatto a Mano.  I was so excited to be one of the participating artists.  It was so much fun meeting new artists and reconnecting with artists I haven't seen in 3 years.  Below are a few photos from the show.

Finally set up before the crowd arrives.

Room 1

Room 2

Room 3

Thanks Roberta for opening your home to all of us.

F.A.M.

Hello Seattlelites!  Don't forget this Saturday is FAM!  Roberta Torgerson of Laurelhurst generously opens her home for the 8th annual Fatto a Mano (made by hand) art show.  I am very excited to be part of the talented group of artists this year.  Be sure to mark your calendar and swing by and say hello!

Saturday, December 10 from 11-5

3935 51st Ave NE

Visit the blog to see who else will be there!  famseattle.wordpress.com

I hope to see you there!

Currently in its 8th year, FAM creates a warm space to establish long-lasting relationships between the talented artisans and the appreciative clientele. Each year the addition of new designers enhances the caliber of FAM, making it a treasured event patronized by Seattle’s most discerning shoppers. It is a much anticipated holiday event to shop for unique gifts year in year out.

Roberta Torgerson

Host

This year Roberta is taking a hiatus from knitting. She has been working hard to bring to fruition her boutique Italian Language School PERCORSO ITALIANO. Visit the school’s website and peruse its course offerings to get an idea of what Roberta has been up to this year: www.percorsoitaliano.com

Roberta will host the FAM show as per tradition, and she hopes to get back into knitting early next year for FAM 2012!

Andrea Kohler:

Fine Book-Binding and Paper Works

Ja Teuber:

Letterpressed and Silkscreened Cards and Calendars

Shamila Jiwa:

Distinctive Gemstone Jewelry

Dinah Coops:

Modern, Artful Products inspired by nature and minimalism

Meredith MacLeod:

Colorful Hand-Painted Glass Dishes

Jil Smith:

Handmade and Custom Lighting

Kristin Nelson:

Kri Kri Studio: Elegant, Whimsical Tableware

Ladies & Gentleman:

Vintage Inspired, Cleverly-Designed Home Goods

Lauren Burman:

Small Ceramic Vases with a Purposes

Tamila Morgan:

Body Products Handmade the Old-Fashioned Way

Diane Kappa:

Whimsical Paper Products and a Touch of Fabric

Kelly Jones:

Elegant Industrial Jewelry

CASH OR CHECK ONLY PLEASE

Please Forward This Invitation to Family & Friends

Grazie e a presto!

2 SHOPS, 2 SALES!

In celebration of the holidays I am offering 15% off everything in my Etsy store! 
Just type in the code "holidaycheer15" at checkout and the discount will be taken off your items.

Click HERE to shop!

Sale ends December 5!

 And don't forget today is the LAST day of FREE shipping at Society6!

I have created a new print called TUX. And since Black Tie seems to be so popular I have recolored it in blue and white. If you have an idea for another color combination, comment and I will create it for you!


TUX

BLUE TIE

FAM: Fatto a Mano

I have arrived in Ohio and I must say it is good to be back.  I am really excited about celebrating Thanksgiving in my home state-my favorite holiday!  I am also very excited to be in Seattle in 2 weeks!  And, I will be participating in a show that I use to sell in before I left for Hungary!

For 3 years in a row I participated in FAM: Fatto a Mano (Italian for Made by Hand).  When I found out I was going to be in Seattle I contacted Roberta, the organizer, and asked if I could join the group for this years show.  She was excited to have me back.

Come join me and the FAM artists for an afternoon where gift and art come together! And check out our blog to learn about the other talented artists that will be at the show!

I will be selling greeting cards, notebooks, calendars, scrapbooking papers and fat quarter fabric swatches!

Printsource

Next week is PRINTSOURCE! I am happy to have worked with Group Four Design Studio for 2 years now! They will have a TON of work for sale so be sure to stop by take a peak.

Actually, I just reached a personal goal of creating 500 pieces of art for Group Four! The past 2 years have been productive. I thoroughly enjoy working with Michael. He is constantly pushing me as an artist to try different styles, strengthen my color stories and think outside the box. It is a great partnership. Thanks Michael for all your support and encouragement!

All the black and white paintings I have been posting over the past two years are just the "sketches" that eventually get scanned into my computer and reworked, colored up and sent to Group Four. I have kept all those paintings and am thinking it may be time to revisit some of them and finish them a real paintings....I will keep you posted.

NYC: Surtex and The High Line

It is hard to believe that Surtex was just last week. It was awesome. My first time attending and it was fun and exhausting! I worked the Group Four booth for 2 days and learned a ton! It was great to be able to hear client comments and really get a feeling for what people are looking for when they buy art. I have returned back to Budapest with inspiration and motivation (two things that I was having trouble with when I left For the States a month ago.)

The Group Four crew taking a break after a mad rush of people.

It is always great to see my friends of Sisters Gulassa, Cyrille and Lisa. Lise lives in California and Cyril in Vienna. I am determined to visit Cyrille soon-we live so close to one another!

I am thinking of having a booth myself next year. I am truly torn. Have you had a booth at Surtex? Was is it good for you?

Before the show I spent 3 days shopping, walking and enjoying NYC! I really love that town. I have been wanting to visit The High Line the past few visits. This time I got there.

The High Line was originally built in the 1930's to life dangerous freight trains off the streets. Section 1 of the High Line is open as a public park. It is fantastic! The way they have kept the train tracks and have integrated it into the park is genius!

Surtex and The National Stationery Show

I leave for NYC today! Woohoo!

I will be participating in 2 HUGE shows Sunday!

First, Surtex. It is a huge show offering both licensed and non licensed artwork. I have been represented by Group Four for about a year and a half. (They sell my non licensed art-over 400 pieces!) I love working with them! They have a solid group of artists who pump out some pretty amazing stuff! And a good variety of artwork for paper products, clothing, kidswear and women's. If you are at Surtex-check them out!

All artwork on the below advert is from yours truly.

Second show is the National Stationery Show. I have been collaborating with Ipop for over 2 years and have a number of magnet products and art drop necklaces with them. There are 2 new collections being launched at the show! Stop by and ask for my collections!

If you are interested in collaborating with me, send me an email at diane@dianekappa.com or call me at 206.905.9677. I will be in NY until the 19th and can meet up at any time.

Mark your calender!

Did you hear? I updated my Etsy shop! New banner & new products! Lots of new products that ship within the USA!

...And if your in Budapest no worries! I will be selling at many local shows! So far here is the lineup. So mark your calenders and come say hello!

November 19 10:00-12:00

North American Women's Association General Meeting

November 26 10:00-12:00

British Women's Association General Meeting

November 26 8:30 - 16:00

AISB Holiday Bazaar

*I will be sharing a table with Shannon McNutt of Once Upon A a Tutu.

There are two more events I am waiting for confirmation from. I will keep you updated!

Oh yeah, and some new products for my Budapest crowd! (they can also be found on Etsy!)

On a side note, I am starting to look at flights to NYC for Printsource! I am getting so excited! I love NY - the energy, the people, the bagels & creamcheese:)

Bonjour! Fabric launch at the Quilt Market in Houston

I am taking a break from ribbon tying to say a quick Bonjour! I also want to let you know that if you are going to the Quilt Market in Houston on Saturday, stop by the Anthology Fabrics booth! They will be showing my Sweet Tooth and Folk Life collection and launching my third collection Bonjour!

I will post images of the collection on Monday. Until then, Au Revoir!

printsource

DIANE KAPPA at

represented by GROUP FOUR DESIGN STUDIO

booth F17-19

August 2,3 & 4

7 West 34th Street NYC

www.printsourcenewyork.com

Contact info@groupfourdesign.com to schedule an appointment.
Group Four Design Studio
240 West 35th Street, Suit 1001
New York, New York 10001
(212)268.0488

Surtex!

DIANE KAPPA at SURTEX
represented by GROUP FOUR DESIGN STUDIO
booth #126

May 16-18

JACOB K. JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER NEW YORK
www.surtex.com

You may also come into the studio before the show for previews and early purchasing.
Contact info@groupfourdesign.com to schedule an appointment.

Group Four Design Studio
240 West 35th Street, Suit 1001
New York, New York 10001
(212)268.0488

happy birthday magnet sale

It is birthday week over here :) and to celebrate I am offering $1 shipping on all magnet orders bought from my Etsy shop!

Click here for more info: happy birthday magnet sale

Offer ends on Sunday, April 25!

Dotty Floral

Art Nouveau

Signature Floral

Folk Floral

Hungarian Floral