2016 Update! Books and more!

Hello Monday!

Long time no see. (I hate when people say that.) Where have I been? What have I been up to? Tons and tons of drawing is what I've been doing! It's been a really exciting process, and I'm so happy that I can finally share what I've been working on.

Since Formex in August I have been in contact with Swedish book publisher Pagina Förlag (who actually discovered my work there, yay!) They have commissioned me to illustrate 3 books, which is very exciting! One love themed postcard book, one fashion themed poster book, and an adult coloring book. I was over the moon about this project and worked from September to February on these illustrations, especially for the coloring book as I had to create 96 originals. I don't think I've drawn this much in my life. I think I might have even gotten better at it too.

My postcard book Love Notes and my poster book Fashionista are both already available for sale (links below) and my coloring book will be released at the end of the month.

Since I've been working so many months on these coloring book illustrations, drawing nearly everyday all day, I almost feel at a lost as what to do now that I'm finished. I've been drawing a few new patterns for my Spoonflower fabric shop and created new phone case designs for my Casetify shop. I also need to start work on more fashion illustrations for my Etsy shop. But what I'm really itching to do is start working on a second coloring book (just in case the first one goes well, I'd love to have one at the ready.)

So now you know what I've been up to all these months. I hope you're as excited for my books as I am!

If you are interested and located in Sweden my books are available for purchase on Bokus.
And if you are international you can find them in my Etsy shop.

Blogger What's in my Bag: Ashley of Sugar and Cloth

Hello Saturday!

Where have I been? I have no idea and I'm not going to even attempt to make excuses because there are none. Let's talk about this pretty illustration instead.

This year I wanted to bring back my Blogger What's in my Bag series but instead of forcing myself to feature someone every month I've been really selective. This month I was so tickled that Ashley of Sugar and Cloth not only replied to my email but actually wanted to be a part of my series. Woo hoo! So here are her picks for her What's in my Bag illustration. Pretty nice right?!

If you'd like to take a peek at all of the lovely ladies I've featured in my series head on over to my Blogger What's in my Bag Pinterest board.

Also if you'd like one for yourself you can pop over to my Etsy shop and find my Custom What's in my Bag illustration.

New Illustrations

 Hello Wednesday!

Since getting my new big fat square sketchbook I've been prompted to draw all the time, which is great because for awhile I didn't draw very much. (What ever works!) So in my free time I've been drawing tons of new illustrations both for fun and for my shop illustrations and other products.

First up an illustration inspired by popular French pharmacy products. I think this print would be perfect for any bathroom. The French seem to really know what they are doing in the beauty department. Anyone else a fan of French pharmacy products?

I was looking through my shop and noticed that I don't have any prints with sunglasses but one. This had to be rectified right away, and here is my new sunglasses print! I think I'd also like to do another version in the future with different colors and patterns on the glasses. Wouldn't that be fun?!

Blogger What's in my Bag: Geraldine of Little Big Bell

 Hello Monday!

How exciting, I finally have my first Blogger What's in my Bag collaboration of the year to show off with you today! 

This one is extra special because I not only got to feature the amazing London lifestyle blogger Geraldine of Little Big Bell but I also got the chance to illustrate her teenage daughter's favorite items as well... even bigger plus it was UK's Mother's Day yesterday. How sweet! Please head over to Little Big Bell to get a closer look at all of the items featured in the illustrations. I especially loved drawing all of the super cute, colorful and fun Kate Spade and Ban.do goodies.

To view all of the amazing bloggers I've featured in my series you can head over to my Blogger What's in my Bag Pinterest board here...

And if you'd like to get an illustration commissioned for yourself or a friend head over to my Etsy shop and purchase my Custom What's in my Bag illustration here...

How I started EmmaKisstina Video & New Illustrations in Shop

Hello Friday!

Been awhile since I popped in to say hello, but here I am and I have another video and new illustrations to show off.

Let's start off with the video. The other day I spent far too much time talking to myself a.k.a. the camera trying to figure out how to tell the story of how EmmaKisstina was started. There was so much stuff that I could talk about, but this time around I decided to talk about going to art school and then transitioning into what I do today. Hopefully you find it interesting even though it's a little bit long.

And then I've recently been on a drawing kick. I've sketched and inked about 6 new illustrations. Plus I've been planning even more. I have so many ideas I need to get out on paper. I haven't made new work in a long time as I've been focusing on other projects, so it will be nice to get lots of new illustrations into the shop.

What do you think of my two latest illustrations?

Pillow and Acrylic Tray Sneak Peek Video

Hello Monday!

I bet you're all very interested in learning more and seeing a closer look at my upcoming pillow and acrylic trays collections (right?!). You're in luck! Today I have another silly YouTube video for you take a look at. Hooray!

Hope you love the collections! Let me know what you think and if you have any questions, and of course feel free to visit my website to view my catalog and learn more about my current products.

Have a great week!

EmmaKisstina 2015 Catalog

Hello Wednesday!

Today I'd like to share the catalog that I've been busy working on all Fall and Winter. It took awhile to put together a layout I was pretty happy about, as well as write texts (the worst part), take photos inspirational photos and product photos... and then put it all together.

So here it is, take a look! I'm pretty excited for all of the new items coming out in the Spring. Hello pillows and acrylic trays!

Current EmmaKisstina Products Sneak Peek Video

Hello Monday!

I was in such a great mood on Saturday morning (must have had something to do with it being *cough actually sunny!) So I put on my Saturday face, even added some false lashes and got to filming. I've blabbed on about how excited I am for my new products constantly on the blog here, but it should be more interesting and fun to hear in video format. Or at least I hope so! At least now I have something physical to show you. Can't wait for the next Current EmmaKisstina Products video when I can actually show you the final products. Exciting stuff!

Enjoy!

p.s. I've got a great Cyber Monday sale going on in my EmmaKisstina Etsy shop. Use the code above to get 25% off your entire order. 

EmmaKisstina Gift Guide

Hello Friday!

It's time for me to toot my own horn a little bit and blab about all of the lovely products I have available that would be perfect to give away as gifts to your loved ones this Christmas. I really hope that this year when holiday shopping you choose to shop both locally and suport small businesses or both why not. This of course doesn't have to be me, but that would of course be really nice :)

Also since it's #blackfriday time I also have a few deals to offer you when shopping in my shop. 

• You can take 15% off your entire order in my EmmaKisstina Etsy shop through Monday Dec.1st with code: BIGTHANKS15

• or use code: THANKS2014 for free shipping worldwide through Jan. 1st.

• And if you can wait until Monday, I'll have code: XTRABIGTHANKS25 vaild only on Cyber Monday Dec. 1st for 25% off your entire purchase in my EmmaKisstina Etsy shop.

Oh! and I also have a collection of 9 super girly and pretty phone cases with Casetify! woo hoo. They are available in my EmmaKisstina Casetify shop here... and I also have an offer for them as well.

• Use code: ARTIST2014 for $7 off and free worldwide shipping through the holidays.

Okay I think that's enough. Happy shopping!

EmmaKisstina Turns 7!

 Hello Wednesday!

Today isn't any regular day because today is EmmaKisstina's 7th birthday! I can't believe that 7 years ago today I opened up my EmmaKisstina Etsy store which in turn changed my life forever. (That sounds dramatic but it's true.) These past 7 years have definitely been the best 7 of my life (well at least so far!) I'm so proud of how far I have come personally as well as how far my company has come and all of the amazing support I've gotten from customers all over the globe. In the next coming 7 years (and more) I hope to continue to grow this company and create even more gorgeous items that you'll adore. I already can't wait to show you what's in store for next year!

As a huge thank you I'm offering 25% off your entire order in my EmmaKisstina Etsy shop all day today with 

code: 7BDAYWISHES

To celebrate I bought myself the prettiest of cakes, a Swedish Princess Cake, and enjoyed it with lots of sparkle and great friends this weekend. I think it's important to celebrate the small accomplishments in life... and definitely thought it was fun to get all dolled up and have an excuse to buy a cake!

Cheers to EmmaKisstina's first 7 years, and another cheers to 7 + plus amazing years to come!

Blogger What's in my Bag: Kasey of Kasey's Kitchen

Hello Wednesday!

Oopsie I haven't blogged since my last blogger WIMB, but oh well at least I keep these up. Yay! Today I have the pleasure of featuring the super sweet food blogger Kasey of Kasey's Kitchen. She may quite possibly have the cutest website ever (check it out) and her approach to cooking is very relatable and fun. p.s. Those custom shoe bakery heels are just killing me!

Besides Kasey I've had the pleasure of featuring so many other inspiring and stylish ladies. To see my entire series you can view my Blogger What's in my Bag Pinterest board here...

And if you're interested in having one commissioned for yourself or a friend you can purchase this Custom What's in my Bag illustration in my Etsy shop here...

If you're interested in what I've been up to lately that's been keeping me away from the blog and other social media, I'm happy to tell you that I'm completely obsessed with creating new work. I'm working on tons of new products that I'm just soooooo incredibly excited to show you. Here's hoping they get finished real soon!

Blogger What's in my Bag: Rosaria of Arscity

Hello Wednesday!

It's blogger What's in my Bag day, hooray! This week's illustration features Italian architect blogger Rosaria of Arscity. I adore her classy sophisticated style.... just look at that bag! I'm so glad to be featuring another fellow European since I've been featuring lots of American ladies lately (not that that's a bad thing.) I'd love to go even more international, do you know of any lovely Australian, Asian or European bloggers you definitely think I should feature?

In other news, Johan and I booked a trip to Italy at the end of November. For my 30th birthday Johan said he'd treat me to a romantic long weekend in Italy this Fall. Since summer is over it was time to plan our trip and I've had to much fun researching all of the big cities. In the end I decided on Rome! I'm so excited! I've never been to Rome or anywhere in Italy so I just can't wait to see what it will be like. If you've been please let me know what we definitely shouldn't miss.

I'm looking forward to lots of delicious food, wine and long walks through such an iconic historical city.

Besides Rosaria I've had the pleasure of featuring so many other inspiring and stylish ladies. To see my entire series you can view my Blogger What's in my Bag Pinterest board here...

And if you're interested in having one commissioned for yourself or a friend you can purchase this Custom What's in my Bag illustration in my Etsy shop here...

Blogger What's in my Bag: Ella of Ella Et Cetera

Hello Wednesday!

It's blogger What's in my Bag day, hooray! This week's illustration features the very stylish and sophisticated teen blogger Ella of Ella et Cetera. I first meet Ella in internetland in 2012 when her super cute bedroom which featured a few of my EmmaKisstina prints was featured by TeenVogue. You can see the feature here... It's always so exciting to see my prints in your homes. It makes me so happy to see how and where you choose to display your new artwork. (p.s. if you'd like to show me your prints in your home you can use #emmakisstina on Instagram... I even share a few on my website.)

May I just say that I adore this black, white, red, peach, gold, and blue color scheme.... oh and the Mansur Gavriel bucket bag is so dreamy!

Besides Ella I've had the pleasure of featuring so many other inspiring and stylish ladies. To see my entire series you can view my Blogger What's in my Bag Pinterest board here...

And if you're interested in having one commissioned for yourself or a friend you can purchase this Custom What's in my Bag illustration in my Etsy shop here...

Blogger What's in my Bag: Alex of Beautyosaurus Lex

Hello Wednesday!

I've got another sneaky blogger What's in my Bag illustration to show off with you today. I find them so much fun to create that having to wait a week in between them just seems far too long sometimes.

This week I had the pleasure of drawing beauty/lifestyle blogger/YouTuber Alex of Beautyosaurus Lex favorite bag items. I think Alex is just darling, and has such happy fun preppy style that I knew it would make a lovely illustration. (Am I right?) I adore her videos and find that I can relate to her even with our different styles and age difference. She's also hilarious! Visit her Beautyosaurus Lex channel here.

Have I mentioned before that I'm such a YouTube lover. I've subscribed to countless funny, talented and beautiful girls and I adore listening to them chat away about makeup and other random things as I create my EmmaKisstina illustrations all day long. I'd love to feature more vloggers in this series. Who would you like to see?

Besides Alex I've had the pleasure of featuring so many other inspiring and stylish ladies. To see my entire series you can view my Blogger What's in my Bag Pinterest board here...

And if you're interested in having one commissioned for yourself or a friend you can purchase this Custom What's in my Bag illustration in my Etsy shop here...

Blogger What's in my Bag: Flora of The Accidental Londoner

Hello Wednesday!

Can you see something very different about today's Blogger What's in my Bag featuring Flora of The Accidental Londoner? Besides there not being a lick of pink anywhere to be seen there are also no beauty products featured... not even a lip balm. Fun change don't you think?! Lipsticks and jewels are traded for coffee shop reward cards, Penguin Classics and lots of note taking. All of the essentials for playing tourist in your own city.

If you are planning a trip to London, or you're just an Anglophile you definitely must give Flora's blog a visit. I've been to London 3 times. The first time I visited I didn't quite like the city, but on return visits it's grown on me more and more. Can't wait to visit for a fourth time!

Besides Flora I've had the pleasure of featuring so many other inspiring and stylish ladies. To see my entire series you can view my Blogger What's in my Bag Pinterest board here...

And if you're interested in having one commissioned for yourself or a friend you can purchase this Custom What's in my Bag illustration in my Etsy shop here...

Current EmmaKisstina Products

Hello Monday!

I've got another video to show off today! This time I thought it would be fun to film the current EmmaKisstina products I have in shop so you can hear my thoughts and get a little closer look at sizing that may not come across as easily in photos. This is hopefully the first video in a series because I plan on adding lots of new products in the next coming months. At the end of the film I also chat about projects I'm working on producing and ask for your opinions. I'd love to hear what you'd like to see from EmmaKisstina in the future!

Talking to no one but my phone strapped to a lamp is still quite awkward and I noticed afterward that I talk sooo slow in this one but I'm still of course learning. Self promotion is not my strong suit either, I always feel strange talking about my work, even in my room along. At least I gave it a go! (Promise I'll get better at this too)

Thanks for watching! You can subscribe to my YouTube channel here if you'd like :)

Custom What's in my Bag Illustrations

Hello Wednesday!

Instead of sharing another blogger WIMB illustration with you today (I've gone back to my regular biweekly schedule) I want to show off a few of the gorgeous custom WIMB illustrations I've done for clients. I love love love working on these illustrations! They are always so much fun. I love getting the list of items I get to draw and plan out how to put everything together, plus I really get to know the girl I'm illustrating for (extra funness!). And I'm always amazed by how much style you guys have. Plus it great to be able to draw some cute doggies too!

If you're on Pinterest you can check out all of the What's in my bag illustrations I've created for clients here..

or my blogger What's in my Bag illustrations here...

And if you'd like to get one for yourself you can order one in my Etsy shop here...

Blogger What's in my Bag: Evann Clingan

Hello Wednesday!

Today's Blogger What's in my bag (or What's in my Gym bag rather) features the inspiring fitness blogger Evann Clingan. A nice fun change getting to draw sneakers and sports bras instead high heels and other fashion accessories. 

I'm one of those weirdos who actually enjoys working out. I love going to classes at my local gym and getting really sweaty. I especially adore the feeling after, so much extra energy and so proud of myself for getting it done. Do you like fitness?

Besides Evann I've had the pleasure of featuring so many other inspiring and stylish ladies. To see my entire series you can view my Blogger What's in my Bag Pinterest board here...

And if you're interested in having one commissioned for yourself or a friend you can purchase this Custom What's in my Bag illustration in my Etsy shop here...

Client Projects: Fashion Ads

Hello Monday!

Today I wanted to show you another sort of custom illustration project that I work on. Besides drawing your favorite perfume, your new blog header or what's in your bag, I also have drawn favorite fashion ads. I've gotten several requests from clients to illustrate their favorite fashion ads, because they love them so much but want them much bigger to frame as a statement piece on their wall. I think this sort of project is really fun, because I get to copy an amazing photo but still make it my own. Here are a couple of examples that I have previously created for clients featuring a Moschino perfume ad and a Chanel lipstick ad.