I pack my stuff like you..using recycled cardboard and then parcel wrap over the top. I even use old Amazon envelopes for the A4 and 8x6 ones and just slide a piece of carboard in with them to make them non bendable..I'd rather make use of them than just throwing them away and buying stuff. I may get some 4mm ply for more expensive acrylic paintings as it is light but SUPER strong and local DIY place just cuts it to your size. Another option if you have anywhere like that local to you.... Very exciting about the laser engraver. The only emails I had are dodgy ones with email addresses from dodgy domains from the far east and they'll just try to hack into my channel no doubt.
I totally enjoyed this Vlog Shannon. I would love to see your next craft fair if you have your engraved items for sale there. Love the look of your studio!
Just came across your channel and I can’t get enough. Your attention to detail, and explaining your entire process is exactly what I was looking for while I’m starting a greeting card business. Keep it up! And your gentle nature is beautiful.
Your videos have helped me so much to make a start. Big fan of your vlogs and art. Would you share where do you buy plastic free greeting card sleeves from ? Thank you
What coloured pencils do you use? I’d like to get back into hand drawing as a hobby, and which paper/card do you reccommended drawing on for your designs? Love your work ❤
Hi Shannon, I found your channel just recently and enjoy your videos and artworks a lot! I wonder if you could tell me, where you got your white desk from? Hope you have an enjoyable week so far ☺
Hi! Thank you so much I'm glad you're enjoying it. Of course, it's from IKEA although I don't think they make this colour any more. I think they have it in a wood colour still though. You too, thank you! ☺️
Hi Shannon, could you please tell me what packing tape you use on your brown kraft paper you wrap your cardboard pictures in, as the tape we use keeps unsticking its self as the paper is very strong! Love your packing materials!
Hey, this is super cool! I draw people and pets too and have been loving your vlogs. Recently, I got into laser engraving and legit thought this vid was from one of those channels I've been following. Finding out it's from another portrait artist? My mind was blown with excitement! 😂 I've been toying with the idea of posting on my TH-cam again and this is definitely inspiring me! (Though, the nerves and the fear... they're real. 🫣) Also, if you're up for a new supportive artist buddy, I'd totally love to be friends! Hi Shannon, I'm Nicole!! 👋🏻
Thank you so much!! What are the chances of that?! 😂 wow your work is incredible that’s an instant subscribe from me 😍 you have so much patience drawing people, I started out with that but soon realised animals were more forgiving 😆 awww you can do it your channel looks amazing! 🤍
Thank you Chris! I tried image tracing it to turn it into a vector and that helps to simplify it, maybe I could take even more details away. I just need to figure out which settings help it to stand out more, I've been in touch with xTool and hopefully have the correct settings for the next vlog 🤞☺️
I pack my stuff like you..using recycled cardboard and then parcel wrap over the top. I even use old Amazon envelopes for the A4 and 8x6 ones and just slide a piece of carboard in with them to make them non bendable..I'd rather make use of them than just throwing them away and buying stuff. I may get some 4mm ply for more expensive acrylic paintings as it is light but SUPER strong and local DIY place just cuts it to your size. Another option if you have anywhere like that local to you....
Very exciting about the laser engraver. The only emails I had are dodgy ones with email addresses from dodgy domains from the far east and they'll just try to hack into my channel no doubt.
I totally enjoyed this Vlog Shannon. I would love to see your next craft fair if you have your engraved items for sale there. Love the look of your studio!
Thank you so much! Definitely, some cute Christmas coasters would be amazing 😍
Just came across your channel and I can’t get enough. Your attention to detail, and explaining your entire process is exactly what I was looking for while I’m starting a greeting card business. Keep it up! And your gentle nature is beautiful.
Thank you so much I'm glad you've found it helpful! Best of luck with your business 🥰
I really enjoy these vlogs too! It inspires me so much to create! 🥰
Your videos have helped me so much to make a start. Big fan of your vlogs and art. Would you share where do you buy plastic free greeting card sleeves from ? Thank you
I'm so glad they've been helpful to you! Thank you ☺️
I get them from cello express, you can buy them on amazon, etsy or on their website 🤍
Ah my print!! ❤ very excited to gift this at Christmas! Also, what kind of magic is that laser printer? High on my wish list!! 😮
Thank you Amy!! 😘 it's so good isn't it?! 🤍
Another technical treat on this episode. Top work as always and bonus points for splendid engraver setup.
Thank you Chris! ☺️
What coloured pencils do you use? I’d like to get back into hand drawing as a hobby, and which paper/card do you reccommended drawing on for your designs? Love your work ❤
Hi Shannon, I found your channel just recently and enjoy your videos and artworks a lot! I wonder if you could tell me, where you got your white desk from? Hope you have an enjoyable week so far ☺
Hi! Thank you so much I'm glad you're enjoying it. Of course, it's from IKEA although I don't think they make this colour any more. I think they have it in a wood colour still though. You too, thank you! ☺️
I prefer the realistic portrait for the engraving tool
Thank you so much! ☺️
A new vlog! 😊❤️
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yes please do a donkey card love your channel
Thank you so much 🤍
Hi Shannon, could you please tell me what packing tape you use on your brown kraft paper you wrap your cardboard pictures in, as the tape we use keeps unsticking its self as the paper is very strong! Love your packing materials!
Hi Amanda, I think I got it from Transpack! It does un-stick itself every now and then but on the whole it's quite strong 😊
Hey, this is super cool! I draw people and pets too and have been loving your vlogs. Recently, I got into laser engraving and legit thought this vid was from one of those channels I've been following. Finding out it's from another portrait artist? My mind was blown with excitement! 😂 I've been toying with the idea of posting on my TH-cam again and this is definitely inspiring me! (Though, the nerves and the fear... they're real. 🫣) Also, if you're up for a new supportive artist buddy, I'd totally love to be friends! Hi Shannon, I'm Nicole!! 👋🏻
Thank you so much!! What are the chances of that?! 😂 wow your work is incredible that’s an instant subscribe from me 😍 you have so much patience drawing people, I started out with that but soon realised animals were more forgiving 😆 awww you can do it your channel looks amazing! 🤍
I would wrap it up... or buy (brown paper) envelopes which are the right size, so that I could slide the cardboard packages in them :)
Great idea! Thank you ☺️
I prefer the full images on the engraving, perhaps there is a way in software to simplify them a bit without loosing the essence of the image.
Thank you Chris! I tried image tracing it to turn it into a vector and that helps to simplify it, maybe I could take even more details away. I just need to figure out which settings help it to stand out more, I've been in touch with xTool and hopefully have the correct settings for the next vlog 🤞☺️
Can you drawing lion?
I'd love to have a go at a lion!