Round Robin Press

another tattoo!

 

This tattoo was designed for my best bud JoAnna. I did the birds and the tattoo artist Pete did the flowers. The birds represent JoAnna and Joel and their brood including little Sophia who was not meant for this world but I'm sure is hovering close by - watching, protecting, and laughing out loud. Big love JoAnna, you are a brave good mama.

pass on your luck

Today is a big day for us. We attended our youngest's graduation ceremony and watched him walk through the gates of life into our arms for his next big step into elementary school. After unsuccessfully holding back tears my husband and I grabbed a coffee at the drive-thru, I felt like I deserved a consolation pat on the back for not crumbling right there on the floor, in front of the entire school yelling, no! not him. Please don't let him grow up too soon - he's the last one! Can't he stay? 

We laughed and cried, were proud and sad... and silent. It's true what they say, it does go by fast. And in that "fast" drive thru moment we were surprised when the girl at the window said "It's your lucky day! The gentleman ahead of you paid for your coffee because he wanted to pass on his good luck." What? And he was gone. Poof! The coffee elf had vanished.  Now we want to pass it on. Wouldn't it be fun if we all passed it on? Picturing an endless ricochet of good luck and many more gate's of life ceremonies.

Round Robin Press tattoo

  

Our first tattoo collaboration. Lizelle of Parts & Labour decided to keep my little birdies close by. Sweet, sweet. And be sure to visit the new Parts & Labour shop- it's fantastic and at least triple the size! 

Letterpress ballerina

Working on a fun project! Stay tuned. 

Ruby and Esme have wings!

Kathie Sever and Shannon Lowry

I'm double posting here and over at back and forth project. This picture pretty much sums up how we feel today. We got the green light, we have an agent! In just a few days from now our children's book Ruby and Esme will be landing on editor's desks far and wide. We should know something by mid-summer. Until then you can listen to Kathie and Bernadette's podcast interview over at craftypod...and then go on vacation and think bidding war for Ruby and Esme until you here from us again! How can you help us? Make a comment on the back and forth blog. Thank you!

missing my old hood

We used to live in LA next door to Silver Lake in Echo Park. Here's a nice glimpse of the area. And! Round Robin Press cards are in all three of the stores featured in this video. 

Reform School 

Kelly Green 

Yolk

look for the obvious

photo by shannon lowry

I have much to blog about but can't seem to find the time. Posting a pic from Margaret's beautiful farm. Lots of printing, orders, and brainstorming going on in the studio. 

Check out Jackie's work. She did the "I am ________" project I posted about last year. Lovely pics from China. 

And last, we're having a spring sale in our etsy shop, please stop by!

Have you heard?!!!!

 

We are beyond excited over here. Visit Where the Wild Things Are to see more. Happy wild Friday!

The Birth of Cool and big bucks bovines

Did I say I was going to blog last week? Um...I meant to. I did do my taxes, sent out lots of orders and rewarded myself with a trip to the Blanton to see the Birth of the Cool mid-century modern exhibit. I loved it, an era after my own heart. I forget that these trips are essential for new ideas. So if you're feeling like you can't take a break because work is work and gallery hopping is play, get your keys, bike, or walking shoes on and head out before your bubble bursts. 

After leaving Birth of the Cool, my head swimming with Eames, Duke Ellington, Saul Bass, and countless other inspirations we see that not a stones throw away there are pigs, goats, and champion steers raised by 4H youth grazing in front of the Bob Bullock museum. This little bovine buddy below sold for $50 grand. $50k!! What?!

We never forget we're in Texas. 

I wonder if Mr. Champion likes letterpress cards...

Moth Monday

This little guy showed up last week just below the door to my studio. Does anyone know what kind of moth this is? I've been looking but haven't found a match. Back to blogging this week!

Thinking of Big Jer today and hoping he got  his elephant wish. 

Happy Spring break!

Hope your time off is as fun as this. Be back next week.

FCC photos

A recent photo shoot over at Future Craft Collective. These were shot for a free tutorial on the site. Check out what's been happening over at FCC, lots of freebies plus dowloadable tutorials. 

These don't suck

I've been shooting a lot for friends lately, a nice change of pace. This is one of Barbara and Brian Frisbie's steel planters. Isn't it gorgeous?! Frisbie Design is revamping their site but you can see more of their work here or contact Barbara to get your own steel cased succulent.

Man's best friend

Man's best friend is not always a dog. No offense dogs, we love you too.

wedding shots

A save-the-date I did back in November for Rosalyn and Brian. Still blessed with the best of clients. Thank you!

Mr. Thingy

Let's start the week off right. Mr. Thingy, made by my son at a puppet workshop this past weekend. If you’re in a jam, think of Mr. Thingy - he can fix anything! Onward, Mr. Thingy’s got your back.  I'm actually going to blog this week so check back.

finding self-confidence in Sagmeister's banana wall

 

Go bananas!

Art Auction

This new limited edition cake, #1 of 12 will be up for auction at Zilker Elementary's Art Auction Thursday, February 26th from 5-7:30pm.  Come support the arts and education! I'll post again as the date approaches. 

100% of the proceeds from each sale goes to the Arts in Education Fund

Happy Friday.

Inspiration

This is so inspiring! Go Julia Rothman. Found via design sponge.

World changing

Hello! Getting back to blogging has been difficult this year but I'm determined to inspire myself and hopefully you once again. I've been feeling a little lost and not sure how I want this year to pan out. I've been thinking about what does it all mean and how can I make my business take that extra step into meaning that holds water for me. I'm searching for an answer and today I stumbled across World Changing. Seems like a great place to start! And I love this photo of my wee one - fitting for world change, don't you think?! Be sure to check out the canary project. 

Owly needs a home!

I am feeling so incredibly lucky to have the best of friends. Yesterday was my birthday and I could not have asked for more good wishes or a better time shared with the people that make my world go round. Biggest of love right back at cha!

There's a new 3 color letterpress owl print in the shop - a limited edition of 40, very affordable, and still time to send out for the holidays!

Round Robin Press on the Today show!

Thanks to one of my online retailers Round Robin Press was on the Today show this past Monday! Thanks to Manisha and Bobbie for including us on your holiday gift guide. 

6 hours, 12 boys, and a song that makes me cry

 

Musician David Rice is a friend and a fellow father in my son's class who made this video and song come to fruition. Here is what David has to say about the experience, "I had one of the best experiences in ages last week when ASCAP and America Scores sent me to an inner-city school in Dallas as part of their national songwriting mentorship program. With the goal of writing a song together, I was left alone in a classroom with twelve 8-year-old boys and no teacher to moderate, The first day was pretty tough, on the second we hit a breakthrough, and by day three we were rocking it in a big-time studio. Sing along! (Shot with my MBPro's built-in webcam)" 

THanks David for sharing. What an experience for you and for all of us! And most of all, thank you to the boys of Obadiah Knight Elementary for singing what's true to you!!! 

See more of David's work here.

Round Robin Press hearts Canada

Round Robin Press was featured in Canadian Family magazine this month under their eco living shopping guide. I am so thankful for all the help in getting the word out for this little letterpress company! 

I am...

 

This was somewhat challenging for me when put on the spot but I love what the kids said. "I am someone" Yes you are!

I feel super honored to be included with all of the amazingly talented designers that were interviewed for design sponge under Anne's regional roundup of Austin designers. Be sure to check out the whole post to see everyone's work here. And don't miss Anne's personal blog PRÊT À VOYAGER!

Thank you!!!!

Obama-mama

Obama '08 - Vote For Hope from MC Yogi on Vimeo.

Rich fabric

visit the back and forth project to see the latest on our book Ruby and Esme. Have an early voting weekend!

traveling leaves

 

We picked up A Drive in the Country illustrated by local artist Marc Burkhardt. The story is adorable, a Sunday drive in the country with no destination in mind but being together. During the drive the family stops by the road to pick fall leaves to send to their cousins who don't have Autumn where they live. What a sweet idea! So I asked my dear friend Katherine of Minnesota if she would pop some in the mail to us. This little package of traveling leaves made us so happy. We read the book again and I surprised the boys with the package at the end of the book. They loved it! We all loved it. Thank you Katherine for making our day. 

 

If you haven't been to Spartan and Bows + Arrows you MUST go -and what better day than this Saturday sipping French wine! Click here for directions to 215 South Lamar. Oh, and my birthday is in mid December. :))))