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Sunday, December 07, 2008

sugarloop- favorite thing #3

What can I say about Bernadette Sipkes? Well she is a print maker and illustrator from Auckland, New Zealand, she sells totally affordable art on Etsy and if she had any idea how much I idealize her, she would be a little weirded out.


Sugarloop prints are the epitome of beauty in simplicity.




This is what Bernadette has to say about her work:
I find inspiration in mid-century kitchenware, furniture and
textile prints; vintage wallpaper; Scandinavian design; Florence Broadhurst; Lotta Jansdotter; Marimekko and; Lefor-Openo. My drawing tool of choice is the humble pigment liner! Lately, however, I've been having fun using my digital pen and tablet therefore giving a "hand drawn with ink" look and feel to my digital art/giclée. I also like working with the Gocco (a type of toy serigraph printer from Japan) - its imperfections and unpredictability are part of its charm and it won't be around for long so I am making the most of it.




I've got plans for a trio of her prints in my house. I just need to pick which ones.


"The Owl and the Pussycat" is my current favorite in her shop. If you love it too, leave a comment, you may just be lucky enough to win the drawing on Dec.15th and receive it in the mail all the way from New Zealand.


If after you peruse her shop, you are as obsessed with her as I am, check out her blog to see what she is working on.

59 comments:

  1. s zuklichDecember 7, 2008 at 7:24 AM

    again, you have THE best taste.
    beautiful stuff!

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  2. KameronDecember 7, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    Love these! I'm SO glad I stumbled upon your blog (though I don't know if my budget is...). I think my favorite is the Striped Bird in Tree.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 7, 2008 at 9:33 AM

    I love her illustrations! They are super un!

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  4. demmiDecember 7, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    I love this one the most Metallic Turquoise Rooster Original Art LIMITED EDITION Screenprint (Gocco) con5459(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. Tessa NelsonDecember 7, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    Her art is so fun/unique! Love all the little birdies! I think my fav is the owl w/ the cat at the bottom of the tree:-)

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  6. BDawgDecember 7, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    I was just looking at your etsy shop, and though I'd pop in on your blog. I really like these prints! I think the owl/cat one is my fave, too. I have a thing for bird prints, and I love anything with kitties!

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  7. Ashley NewellDecember 7, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous shop!

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  8. ShellbellsDecember 7, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    oh what a find she is divine talent!!! fingers crossed again!!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 7, 2008 at 6:21 PM

    How fun are her illustrations ! I love them all.

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  10. artcsaraDecember 7, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    again, I love the sellers you choose.. I keep browsing their work.

    Amazing work! I love owls and cats.

    artcsara@gmail.com

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  11. dogwoodDecember 7, 2008 at 6:54 PM

    What a great find!

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  12. MarjorieDecember 7, 2008 at 7:33 PM

    Thanks for sharing her artwork with us! It is so wonderful:)

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  13. Terri FisherDecember 7, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    Another great find! Thanks for sharing this fabulous artist!

    tfisher83 AT myexcel DOT com

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  14. Digital MisfitDecember 7, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    I have had some sugarloop prints wisted for awhile now. Just looking at them makes me feel happy.
    I love the Three Birds and the Deer ones best, but really, they are all fabulous.

    heidig@gmail.com

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  15. BonTonsDecember 7, 2008 at 8:32 PM

    these are too cute, thanks for sharing!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 7, 2008 at 8:49 PM

    beautiful! i would love to win =)

    p.s. saw you on the front page! Congrats

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  17. AnonymousDecember 7, 2008 at 9:13 PM

    I love me some Jungle Boogie in Pink....too, too cute!

    This is a fabulous find!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 7, 2008 at 9:36 PM

    Sooooo Cute!!! Wouldn't mind one of these!

    Thanks April!

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  19. KimberlyDecember 7, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    dude. i have spent about 16 million hours on the computer today (updating my etsy) even though it was with only a few things. it wasn't planned but just sort of happened. ANYWAY....i tried to email you (but, well...you know...i can't locate your email address) so i'm leaving this message here.

    i hadn't planned on doing it, but i did upate my shop. when/if you're looking for a 'giveaway' on your blog let me know and i'll donate something. convo me. lookin' to spread the word about my shop.

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  20. Breathing In GraceDecember 8, 2008 at 4:12 AM

    You have marvelous taste!!! I, too, love the owl and the pussycat, since I love, love, love anything owlish. Keep up the wonderful blogging you're doing, and keep on showing the cute things!!
    Hope you and your family have a very blessed Christmas!

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  21. AmberDecember 8, 2008 at 7:03 AM

    Wow - these are super cute. I would be totally thrilled to win!

    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. AnonymousDecember 8, 2008 at 7:17 AM

    Makes me want to have a little girl's room to hang it in.

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  23. NatalieDecember 8, 2008 at 7:38 AM

    simply enchanting prints - would love to win!

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  24. KariDecember 8, 2008 at 8:59 AM

    I have loved her for a while, but she never has my favorite print in stock. Maybe if she sends me this one, I will forgive her.

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  25. Justin MillerDecember 8, 2008 at 4:24 PM

    These are stunning. What talent. The simple elegance of these is wonderful.
    You do have great taste.

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  26. claireDecember 8, 2008 at 4:58 PM

    so beautiful! i love them all!!

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  27. AnonymousDecember 8, 2008 at 7:05 PM

    i love the whimsey of these prints.

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  28. UnknownDecember 8, 2008 at 10:22 PM

    Super cute print! You are sharing all the etsy treasures! so fun :)

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  29. AnonymousDecember 9, 2008 at 12:33 AM

    Wow, really nice work. I like all of them!
    Will write you soon.

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  30. KPPDecember 9, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    I really like the Tan Scandinavian Horse Signed Open Edition Giclee Original Art Print.

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  31. GuinevereDecember 9, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    Fresh and beautiful-- I want to repaint my kids' room using to complement these fun pieces!

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  32. KelliDecember 9, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    So colorful! I love the rooster!

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  33. Crazy LifferthsDecember 9, 2008 at 2:56 PM

    I LOVE the green bird with flowers! So cute!

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  34. HandbagsbyJenDecember 9, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    I love these prints. They are super fun and appeal to both the kid and adult in me.

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  35. Maggie Sue DesignsDecember 9, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    Adorable! I wish I could draw; even my stick figures are ugly...
    ~~Meredith aka Maggie Sue
    maggiesuedesigns@yahoo.com
    http://www.maggiesuedesigns.com

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  36. Randi A.December 9, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    I hate such talented people. Okay, not really, but I sure am jealous of their creativity!

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  37. AngelaDecember 9, 2008 at 5:50 PM

    So lovely! Thanks-

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  38. Karen C. Brown, M.S., LPCDecember 10, 2008 at 9:47 AM

    I think my kitties woudl love this print almost as much as I do.

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  39. David & BeckyDecember 10, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    She is so talented, she's been in my favorites for sooooo long.

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  40. dianagDecember 10, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    This print would look perfect in my daughter's bedroom!!

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  41. themisswhitDecember 10, 2008 at 7:44 PM

    I am LOVING The first two! Thanks so much for sharing all your loves! :)

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  42. AmberlyDecember 11, 2008 at 7:45 AM

    super cute

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  43. EliseDecember 12, 2008 at 6:31 AM

    These are fabulous! I would love to hang "The Owl and the Pussycat" in my daughter's room (who is due the day you are drawing the winner!)

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  44. Pecos BlueDecember 12, 2008 at 1:58 PM

    You have great taste! Will you become my shopper!

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  45. JuliaADecember 13, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    she has a wonderful aesthetic!

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  46. Jessica LevittDecember 13, 2008 at 12:22 PM

    Ooh that would look perfect in my daughter's room!

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  47. HylaDecember 13, 2008 at 4:52 PM

    Oh Oh Oh, this would be a cute theme fora baby room also!

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  48. UnknownDecember 13, 2008 at 7:41 PM

    total cuteness. I am not sure how you have such great taste and maintain a budget.....

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  49. UnknownDecember 14, 2008 at 7:26 AM

    I love everything! My after Christmas spending list is getting longer!

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  50. JessDecember 14, 2008 at 8:59 AM

    It's so cute! I love it! I mean, how much better can you get than cute owls and cats?

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  51. ChelMoDecember 14, 2008 at 9:50 PM

    I LOVE that print!

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  52. IlissaDecember 14, 2008 at 11:07 PM

    Beautiful! I especially like this: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18538008

    Thanks!

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  53. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 8:48 AM

    Those are sweet!!

    H.S.
    tan.huishan@gmail dot com

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  54. MelodyDecember 15, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    Cute!!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Cheers,
    Melody

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  55. Inspired...December 15, 2008 at 8:54 AM

    Such beautiful work!!!

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  56. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 9:04 AM

    Count me in!

    Crystal(manhattandolls[at]gmail[dot]com)

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  57. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 9:05 AM

    I love that all the art illustrations are so cute!

    dancerinthemaking(at)gmail.com

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  58. annieDecember 15, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    Oh, these are wonderful. I would love to win that print!!

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  59. Luck HappensDecember 15, 2008 at 8:21 PM

    I love the retro, crisp, and clean feel of her graphics. Fun stuff! Thanks for the giveaway.

    kellifrobinson2 AT gmail DOT com

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