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Easter Online Give Away

April 15th, 2011 | Add your Feedback (9) share on twitter share on facebook ^_^...

Screenprint Lilu No.13 – 2 Raven

+++ Submissions are closed now! The winner is CK Smith. Congratulations! That was fun… I will do this again soon! +++

I only have 2 of these left and one is the Easter Online Give Away ^_^…. You can find out more about this print under (Art)work, where you also find more information about the Lilu series.

How does is work?

The winner will be drawn from all submissions (user names) via Twitter, Facebook and comments made on this post before Wednesday April the 20th, 2011. One print, one winner ^_^…

How to take part?

You can enter the draw using Twitter, Facebook and the minu website.

1) Twitter

Follow minu on Twitter and re-tweet or reply to the the give-away tweet. Please make sure that the @minunz is the the tweet, other wise I won’t get your submission!

2) Facebook

Become a fan on Facebook and “like” the post about the give-way.

3) minu Website

Leave a comment on this post. Please leave a valid email. The email is not publicly shown and we hate spam as well.

Please make sure that we can contact you via Twitter,  Facebook or your email (only for comments on this post) to get your shipping address. Do not leave any personal data or addresses with you submissions. I will contact the winner via the usual channels and request your address for shipping. The give-away will be shipped 2 days after I receive the shipping address.

Good luck and take care!

 

Meet minu at the Easter Craft 2.0

April 11th, 2011 | Add your Feedback (0) share on twitter share on facebook ^_^...

Celebrating its 5th birthday Craft 2.0 returns to the The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road in Lower Hutt, on Saturday 23rd April from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Come and meet minu and the best in the local craft scene at Wellington’s hottest and most fun fair, devoted to all things arty and crafty.

Event: Easter Craft 2.0
Where: The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
When: Saturday 23rd April, 2011 from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Admission: free

See the minu interview on the Craft 2.0 website or the Facebook event for more info!

Get Ready. Online Give Aways!

April 6th, 2011 | Add your Feedback (2) share on twitter share on facebook ^_^...

Another idea stuck in the pipeline forever and one day ^_^… but finally:


Minu is introducing online give aways! Get a minu item for free! Just follow the instructions below. The winner is drawn from all submissions and will be announced 7 days after the submissions are closed! Please make sure that we can contact you via Twitter,  Facebook or your email to get your shipping address.

When does it start?

The first online give away will be published on Twitter, the Minu Fanpage on Facebook and the minu website in a couple of days!

How does is work?

The winner will be drawn from all submissions (user names) via Twitter, Facebook and comments (on the give away post) on this site.

How to take part?

You can enter the draw using Twitter, Facebook and the minu website.

1) Twitter

Follow minu on Twitter and re-tweet or reply to the the give-away tweet

2) Facebook

Become a fan on Facebook and like the give away post

3) minu Website

Leave a comment on the give away post. Please leave a valid email. The email is not publicly shown and we hate spam as well.

minu in Stuffed Magazine, Winter 2011

January 14th, 2011 | Add your Feedback (4) share on twitter share on facebook ^_^...

In July 2010 Stuffed Magazine invited me to submit a set of creatures for an article in their Winter 2011 issue. I was thrilled and so the Bear, Schlaf and the Viech were joined by the Shadow Girl and the Shadow Bunny on their adventurous journey to California.

A couple of days ago I got the final proof that their journey came to a good end: my complimentary copy of Stuffed Magazine! Yay.

Stuffed Magazine, Winter 2011, Cover

Stuffed Magazine, Winter 2011, Cover

Stuffed Magazine, Winter 2011, minu article

Stuffed Magazine, Winter 2011

Stuffed Magazine, Winter 2011, minu article

Stuffed Magazine, Winter 2011, minu article

… little happy dance …

^_^

Meet minu at the Xmas Craft 2.0

December 12th, 2010 | Add your Feedback (0) share on twitter share on facebook ^_^...

Xmas Craft 2.0 fair at The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road in Lower Hutt.

Come and meet minu and the best in Wellington’s craft scene at Wellington’s hottest and most fun fair devoted to all things arty and crafty.

Enjoy your last minute christmas shopping and treat the family with a trip to the Xmas Craft 2.0 fair at The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road in Lower Hutt. The fair is held on Saturday December 18th, 2010 from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Event: Xmas Craft2.0
Where: TheNewDowse, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
When: Saturday December 18th, 2010 from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Admission: free

Please find more information and a list of all stall holders on the craft 2.0 website or go to the Facebook event!

Spectacular Three Day Christmas Art Rush Cash And Carry…

December 12th, 2010 | Add your Feedback (0) share on twitter share on facebook ^_^...

Spectacular Three Day Christmas Rush Cash And Carry...

You can get your minu goodies for xmas in Wellington at the first ever Spectacular Three Day Christmas Rush Cash And Carry at Toi Poneke Art Gallery, with super delicious christmas tea and cake on Saturday the 18th!

Come and meet the Toi Poneke artists and friends and support local artists while getting your last minute christmas shopping done!

The Market is held at the Toi Poneke Art Gallery, 61 Able Smith St,  just down from Real Groovy Records at the top end of Cuba Street, from Friday December 17th to Sunday 19th, 2010.

For sale are a wide range of artworks, from jewelry to plush creatures, from postcards to cookies, from xmas tree decoration to limited edition prints. Items priced from as little as $10 and all items are original and handmade!

Event: 3 Day Xmas Art Market
Where: Toi Poneke Art Gallery, 61 Able Smith St Te Aro Wellington
When: Friday December 17th, 9:00am to 8:00pm, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th, 2010, 10am to 4:00pm.
Admission: free

See also the Facebook event. Coming soon: a list of the artists!

‘Fragile Shadows’ Online Special

December 11th, 2010 | Add your Feedback (0) share on twitter share on facebook ^_^...

‘Fragile Shadows’ prints available online!

The Fragile Shadow prints are finally available online at minu.felt.co.nz , minu.etsy.com and minu.dawanda.de… and even better: they available for only NZ $98.00, (US $ 76.00, €60.00) 20% under the recommended retail price! The Online Special will end on January 24th, 2011.

+++ Now extended to February 18th +++

^_^…

Minu in Extra Curricular Issue 4

November 30th, 2010 | Add your Feedback (0) share on twitter share on facebook ^_^...

Extra Curricular Issue 4 is out now and includes a mini printmaking showcase.

‘Extra Curricular is put together in Auckland, New Zealand by Ellie Smith & friends. It is for and about people doing exciting side projects in their spare time. Extra Curricular is published tri-annually’ (quote extracurricularmag.blogspot.com ).

I was approached by Extra Curricular a couple of month ago and asked if I could provide some background info on intaglio printmaking. I was happy to do so ^_^…

… as well as providing some info about myself and why I focus on printmaking.

If you want to get your fingers dirty you can have a look at the Inverlochy Art School’s program.

You can buy Extra Curricular online at felt or see local stockists on extracurricularmag.blogspot.com.

Many thanks to Elli for having me!

The Strong New Zealand Dollar and Price Rises on etsy and DaWanda

November 26th, 2010 | Add your Feedback (0) share on twitter share on facebook ^_^...

The product and shipping prices on minu.etsy.com and minu.dawanda.de will rise on December 1st, 2010 :-(.

When I first started selling on minu.etsy.com in January 2009 1 US dollar bought approximately 1.85 New Zealand Dollars. Today 1 US dollar buys approximately 1.30 New Zealand Dollars. This means I get over 30% less for my toys and prints once the currencies are converted. The Euro lost around 12%.

In addition to the loss in currency values, shipping from New Zealand and packaging materials are more expensive today.

I have not changed my prices on minu.etsy.com or minu.dawanda.de in the last 24 month. I always wanted my creations to be affordable, but I can not avoid significant price rises any longer. This will hit the plush creatures especially hard.

I am really sorry.

However! There are some good news as well: It is now possible to generate vouchers on etsy, so there will be more sales and vouchers in the future.

…^_^…

Minu Weekend Workshop #1 – Drypoint on Perspex/PET

November 25th, 2010 | Add your Feedback (0) share on twitter share on facebook ^_^...

The date is set!

The Minu Weekend Workshop #1 – Drypoint on Perspex will be held*) at the Print Studio, Inverlochy Art School, 3 Inverlochy Place in Wellington on Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5. The fee is $195 for 10 hours tuition.

6 to 8 places are available.
Please contact Mark at Inverlochy to secure your place; phone 04 939 2177 or email manager@inverlochy.org.nz until TUESDAY NOV 23rd Sorry it’s Tuesday the 30th.

The course is for both complete beginners or more experienced printmakers who wish to further explore Drypoint techniques using plastic sheets. Water and oil based inks, a variety of white papers and other basic print materials will be provided. The aim is for you to go home with a print each day, so please bring a drawing a photocopy or a monochrome image!

Day 1 Multicolor Drypoint on 2mm Perspex

Example:

Day 2 Drypoint with textures on 1mm PET

Example:

Fact sheet

Event: Minu Weekend Workshop #1 – Drypoint on Perspex
Where: The Print Studio at Inverlochy Art School, 3 Inverlochy Place, Wellington 6011
Dates: Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5
Time: 11am – 4:30pm
Fee: $195 (10 hours tuition)
Booking: Contact Mark at Inverlochy phone 04 939 2177 or email manager@inverlochy.org.nz.

*) If we get enough people ^_^…

The Viech Models for DaWanda

November 24th, 2010 | Add your Feedback (1) share on twitter share on facebook ^_^...

The Viech models for the new DaWanda online campaign!

… and we all know how shy he usually is …

^_^

Thanks guys!

The Bear Featured on Ohdeedoh.com

November 23rd, 2010 | Add your Feedback (2) share on twitter share on facebook ^_^...

Ohdeedo, “the site for people who care about good design, but happen to have children.” asked  “Where are the Teddy Bears?” and if they are not cool enough for the modern nursery anymore. Well… they answered their question the same day in their ‘Cool Teddy Bear Roundup’ and decided… the minu Bear actually is cool enough!

Now, he personally likes to hear that but he is not sure if there is some honey in it for him ^_^.

Thanks guys!

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