Broken Box Designs Blog

Updated Broken Box Designs Website

2012-02-07T06:46:00.005-06:00

Visit our website to checkout our updated look and lots of new portfolio samples added to all categories. Hopefully you'll find our galleries easier to view and browse.

New navigation and several new pages such as "licensing" and "shop." Please let us know what you think and if you find anything buggy let us know! :)

Yoga Pose Illustrations

2012-01-25T07:51:00.002-06:00

Custom yoga pose illustrations for upcoming book.

Character Sketch & Colored Rendering

2012-01-16T08:40:00.002-06:00

Character sketch and colored rendering.
Copyright © 2012 Broken Box Designs, LLC. All rights reserved.

"Blondes are more fun" Pattern Design

2012-01-14T11:36:00.004-06:00

If you agree with this statement, you are probably blonde :) New pattern design titled "Blondes are more fun." Fun, flirty, whimsical designs are patterned together and surrounded by hand-drawn lettering in a goldilocks color palette.

Sample pattern applications to follow as well as a Brunette & Red-head pattern design. Contact Wendy for licensing information.

Spring 2012 - Pantone Color Report

2012-01-12T07:02:00.004-06:00

I always love looking through Pantone's latest color reports... here is Spring 2012. Take a look! Click the above image to download their pdf guide. My fav colors from the report are: Tangerine Tango (also the color of the year), Cabaret, Sweet Lilac and Starfish. Do you have a favorite?

Valentine Critters

2012-01-12T06:52:00.003-06:00

Valentine vector, clipart set and puzzles.

"Perpetual Pansies" Seamless Pattern

2012-01-08T09:10:00.003-06:00

This is the first pattern of a collection I am working on that will feature: colorful florals, insects, trendy shapes and whimsical icons combined with hand written phrases, swirls and scrolls. Sort of a tattoo-inspired look, but with a delicate, feminine twist.

This pattern looks very clean and crisp on a white background...

but can be applied to any pastel color as well :)

Pattern includes handwritten text "Love Always... forever & ever."

Contact Wendy for licensing information.

TGIF

2012-01-06T09:12:00.001-06:00

"Gutzy Gear" Patch Designs

2011-12-28T08:40:00.002-06:00

More "Gutzy Gear" patch designs for kids book bag straps. www.GutzyGear.com

Dandy Doodles

2011-12-15T11:08:00.002-06:00

"Gutzy Gear" Patch Designs

2011-11-29T08:07:00.002-06:00

These are new "Gutzy Gear" patch designs for kids book bag straps. www.GutzyGear.com

Custom Holiday Card

2011-11-28T08:06:00.006-06:00

This is a custom Holiday card in a "Where's Waldo" inspired theme. Only, instead of hiding Waldo, Illy (a dog) is hiding.

- Well, she's not really hiding but it may take a minute to find her sipping coffee with her owner. ;) Copyright © 2011 Laura Mills. All rights reserved.

New! Toodle Birthday Calendar

2011-11-18T08:02:00.001-06:00

Too many birthdays to keep track of? Get organized with our Toodle Birthday Calendar! Just purchase this printable download and create an adorable way to make sure you NEVER forget a birthday! 12 different toodle characters featured: ice princess, valentine, st. patty's, april showers, gardener, flower girl, fourth of July, reading, pilgrim, beach, witch and Christmas tree. Each monthly sheet has a toodle, short little poem and ruled lines for you to enter all of your birthdays.

Click the above images to purchase!

"Kindness Kingdom" Board Game Giveaway!!

2011-11-16T17:01:00.012-06:00

Introducing Kindness Kingdom! Created by Marvelously Well-Mannered, LLC and designed/illustrated by me (Wendy Sefcik). We've been working on this project for quite some time and are very excited to announce its release!

- Just in time for the Holidays... This marvelous manners game encourages empathy, develops social skills and nurtures a kindness of spirit that will help each player lead a more enjoyable and thoughtful life.

Players are taught the importance of every day manners and the rules of etiquette as they travel through the eight neighborhoods in Kindness Kingdom. With every correct answer, they collect a charm for the bracelet they will take to the tea party. The last charm to collect is the key to the Golden Gate of the Golden Rule.

Players also learn tea party etiquette and how to handle life's little faux pas. And because many of the characters are named after the most beautiful flowers in the garden, players receive a fun introduction to flowers too.

Princesses, fairies, flowers, tea parties, etiquette & marvelous manners - what's not to love?

Enter our giveaway to win your FREE copy! Just fill out the short form below and we'll select a winner at random. One entry per person - we will know if you enter multiple times ;). Giveaway ends December 5, 2011.

Visit www.KindnessKingdom.com for more info & to purchase the game!
Copyright © 2011 Marvelously Well-Mannered, LLC. All rights reserved.

Teddy & Bunny Baby Bedding

2011-10-25T07:18:00.002-05:00

"Invisible Isabelle" Children's Book Giveaway

2011-10-23T10:27:00.002-05:00

Head over to "Simply Stacey" to enter the "Invisible Isabelle" children's book giveaway! Written and illustrated by me (Wendy Sefcik). Click here to enter the giveaway for a chance to win your free signed copy.

Custom Family Logo - Halloween Version

2011-10-18T06:39:00.002-05:00

This is a Halloween-ified Custom Family Logo applied to greeting cards. For just $10 turn your existing Custom Family Logo into a spooky Halloween version. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Easter, Valentine's Day & more holidays available too!

Order your Custom Family Logo today at CustomFamilyLogos.com!

Ice Cream Patch Designs

2011-10-17T06:58:00.001-05:00

Grandpa Ed

2011-09-28T15:06:00.004-05:00

My Mom recently gave me the most special gift, an original watercolor that my Grandpa Ed did when he was about 13.

I remember looking at this painting in his house when I was a kid and so to have it now and be able to showcase it in my own home is just really special. Grandpa Ed passed his artistic talent down to my Mom and then to me and all of my sisters.

Jill (one of my sisters) and I are lucky enough to be able to make careers out of these talents. However, I think all 4 of my sisters have Grandpa Ed's imagination and creativity. Grandpa Ed was truly an amazing guy in sooooooo many other ways that I will always remember him for.

New Bangles!

2011-09-23T06:02:00.004-05:00

For all of the pink-loving ladies out there... this bangle is for you.

Blue + orange = Blorange. This one-of-a-kind bangle features an artistic mix of complimentary blue & orange beads.

Sometimes things aren't "Black & White," sometimes they are.

www.BrokenBoxBangles.com

Rough Sketch of Woman Playing the Flute

2011-09-20T06:53:00.003-05:00

Book Giveaway Winner!

2011-09-16T15:52:00.004-05:00

Congratulations to David Griffin for answering our Giveaway riddle correctly and winning a signed copy of "Invisible Isabelle!"

* The Riddle: *

When tall, I'll fall, so I travel along the floor on four.

* The Answer: *

Leo - Isabelle's baby brother

Character Illustration for Lillian Taylor Cosmetics

2011-09-08T15:58:00.003-05:00

"Invisible Isabelle" Children's Book Giveaway

2011-09-07T07:12:00.003-05:00

"Invisible Isabelle" is a children's book about bullying, acceptance & individuality. It features 28 brightly colored pages and is geared for ages 5+. Written & illustrated by Wendy Sefcik ;)

Want to win an autographed copy of "Invisible Isabelle?" The first two people that answer the riddle below correctly will win a FREE copy! Just fill out the short form below with your information and answer to the riddle. - One answer per person. Good luck!

* The Riddle: *

When tall, I'll fall, so I travel along the floor on four.

Resources that might help solve the riddle:

YouTube Video

InvisibleIsabelle.com

Isabelle's Facebook Page

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Logo Design "The Hunter's Wife"

2011-08-28T11:35:00.002-05:00