Something Fishy...

Tonight I decided to breathe some new life back in to an older design with color!  I had fun playing around with color combos, and asked my kids for their input.  I am loving this design again!  I also added 2 coordinating designs.  Fun colors...and my kids LOVE THEM!!  Mission accomplished!!  :)

Something Fishy - Blue

Fish Head Scales - Blue

Fishy Bubbles - Blue

Something Fishy - Pink

Fish Head Scales - Pink

Fishy Bubbles - Pink

Flora Glen Collection

Today I finally finished compiling the last of my designs into my new collection.  After much thought, I have decided to call my collection Flora Glen.  I feel like I put a lot of myself into this collection, and I am very pleased with how it turned out.  Please let me know what you think of my collection.  Thanks for looking.

Reykjavik Houses

This design was inspired by a friend of mine who has traveled to Iceland many times.  I was intrigued by the beautiful photographs of Iceland that she posted on her Facebook page, so I started doing some research of my own about this breathtaking place.   I was completely captivated by the stunning beauty of the land, as well as the colorful homes all nestled together.  This fun design called Reykjavik Houses was born.

Photo by Travel Punk

Most houses in Reykjavik are clad in brightly colored corrugated steel.  



Reykjavik Houses

Summer inspired designs...

Summer...I LOVE SUMMER!!!   These are a couple of designs that were inspired by SUMMER, my local farmer's market, and my own garden.  My garden is full of flowers and caterpillars...monarch caterpillars!  My kids just love collecting the caterpillars, growing them in to beautiful butterflies, and then releasing them back in to my garden.  It is great fun to watch the caterpillars grow and turn in to graceful butterflies!

Farmer's Market

Flutterby

More Pattern Play Today

I am really loving black these days!  Playing and reworking a sketch I did a while ago.  Whatcha think? 

Trees Please...

Pattern play for today...

 

Forest Dawn

Forest Dusk

Free Shipping from My Shop at Society6

Are you in need of a stylish new Iphone or Ipod case?  How about a trendy new laptop skin? Or maybe you just want to treat yourself to a new t-shirt, tote bag, or throw pillow.  Well, for a short time you can order any number of these items from my Society6 shop and have them delivered to your home for FREE.  Right now Society6 is running a promotion that offers my customers FREE SHIPPING on anything in my shop.  So, now is the time to treat yourself or a friend to a fun, stylish, trendy new item!  Please click on the link above to stop by my shop and take a look around.  Thanks so much for shopping!

Pattern Design Pin-hop 2013

Welcome to the Pin-Hop June 2013!  I am so excited you joined in the fun!!  We are a group of over 50 designers participating in the first ever pattern pin-hop on Pinterest.  The concept and preparation for this pin hop was orchestrated by the talented Tina Olsson of FYllayta.  

My designs were inspired by the "Midnight Garden" concept board from Patternbanks A/W 2013/2014 trend .  I hope you enjoy browsing through my interpretation.  Please be sure to stop back and check out all the other designers on the Pin-Hop June 2013 Pinterest board.  You can also find many of the designers and their fantastic work on the Find New Designers Pinterest board.  

Midnight Garden Sketchbook Collection - Holly Helgeson Designs 2013

I sincerely hope you enjoy this event and leave inspired to create fabulous designs of your own!

Also, please make sure to check out the beautiful designs from the very talented Femi Ford! Enjoy the Hop and Happy Pinning! 

iPhone Case Design Challenge by Uncommongoods

Last week I entered an iPhone Case Design Challenge for Uncommongoods.  They put a call out for designers to submit their artwork for a chance to win $500 plus 5% royalties.  Each designer could submit up to 5 designs to be considered in the contest.

Today I got word that my design "Vintage Telephones" has made it to the semi-finalist round!  WHOO HOO!!!  Now, I NEED YOUR HELP IN THE FORM OF VOTES.....PRETTY PLEASE!!!  The winner will be determined by the most number of votes.  Please click on this link to vote for my design.  I would be so grateful for your support!!  I am doing everything I can to follow my dream, and every step I take gets me a little closer.  Thank you so much for supporting my dream!!

                        

Love to pin? Love pattern? Why not save the date and join the Pinhop event starting on the 15th June

If you say yes to either of those two questions then there is no excuse not to join in the Pinterest Pinhop starting on the 15th. A group of 40 or so talented SP designers will be presenting brand new designs via a special Pinhop board located on the Find New Designers Pinterest site-there will full collections presented by those designers own web sites or blogs but the main design you can pin to your own board.

The concept and preparation is by Tina Olsson of Fyllayta who has done a great job putting this together.

See you there I hope?

Because...

I am a glass half full kinda girl!

Summer Folly...Ahhhh...Wishful Thinking!

In Minnesota, 9 times out of 10 Memorial Day weekend is rainy and cold.  And yes, this weekend certainly lives up to those statistics.  Okay...they are not really statistics...just my opinion.  But if you ask any Minnesotan they will probably agree with me.  So, since the weather is damp and gray, I decided to create a little bit of sunshine myself.  Inspired by vintage prints, here is my playful summer folly print.

Geek Chic Sneak Peek

A couple of weeks ago Spoonflower held a competition with the theme of 'Geek Chic'.  I loved the idea, but unfortunately did not get my submission completed to enter.  Today I finally finished my design, so I thought I would share it anyway.  My design depicts what GEEK DNA probably looks like...at least I am pretty sure that this is what my DNA looks like.  Plus I love vintage glasses!!   :)  Enjoy!

World Lupus Day

Today is World Lupus Day!  Dawn Clarkson of http://niceandfancy.blogspot.co.uk/ created a wonderful "Butterfly Showcase" to show support and raise awareness for those afflicted with Lupus.  Thirty designers created beautiful butterfly designs for this showcase.  Please check out her blog and Pinterest board!  The designs are wonderful!  Here is the design I created.

Bernina WeAllSew Fabric Design Contest

YES...I am at it again.  I am entering another fabric design contest, and I need your help.  This contest is the Bernina WeAllSew Fabric Design Contest.  You can read about it by clicking on the link.  I am entering 10 of my designs in the contest.  Winners will be chosen based on the number of repins from the BerninaWeAllSew Fabric Design Contest Entries Pinterest board.  This is where I will need your help!  Please repin my designs to your boards if you feel I deserve a WIN!  I would LOVE your vote!!  Thank you so much!!  Please remember the repins have to come directly from the Bernina WeAllSew Fabric Design Contest Entries Pinterest Board and not my blog to be counted.  You can click on the picture below to be directed to their page.  My designs should be posted to their page within 24 hours. Thanks again!

In the Geo Moment

Just a little fun with lines.  Still feeling a bit geometric.  Probably has something to do with the thought of more SNOW....having trouble visualizing flowers when the threat of more SNOW is looming.  UGH!  I would like some warm weather now...pretty pretty PLEASE!!!  :)

Fabric Collections...Oh YAY!!

Fabric Collections....oh how I LOVE FABRIC COLLECTIONS!!  I love to see how designers combine common...or not so common elements and themes, and unite them with color into a collection.  Recently, I have been trying to concentrate much of my energy on developing my portfolio.  I am trying to sort through the pages and pages of drawings and doodles in my sketchbook, and start to assemble the designs into collections.  Here are two of the collections that I am currently working on.  I have several more designs to incorporate into each collection, but at least it is a pretty good start.  I have so much fun finding just the right colors for each design and watching the collections come together!  Enjoy!  :)

Doodlin' Around...

Just thought I would share a little fun I have been havin' today....fun with doodles and circles.  Feelin' a bit geometric.  :)  Happy Saturday!