Acrylicana

28 Jan

Unpacking one of my amazing packaged from Vivka last year I found one of Acryliana’s business cards inside among the goodies.  The next time I sat down I looked her up on Etsy and squeeeeeee’ed like crazy.

Image property of Acrylicana

Acrylicana is run by Mary Winkler, whose illustrations are fun, bright, and infectious.  Her designs are kooky, and urban and I absolutely love her style.  Her drawings are clear and bright, her point of view obvious and whimsical.

She puts her designs on rings, barrettes, stationary, bags, necklaces, bracelets, and magnets.  All of which can be found in her Etsy shop.

I’ve ordered from her a few times.  Each order was well packaged and shipped quickly.  I really love her rings.  While I’ve bought a few, I’ve only kept two myself.  Her little pieces of jewelry make great one of a kind gifts.  Each time I’ve given one I was met with looks of astonishment and then lots of giggles.  Maybe my family is weird…

The little pieces she uses are really interestingly made.  The illustration is somehow printed on the back of the clear acrylic and then die cut around them.  The art isn’t glued so there is nothing to eventually peel off.  The die cut piece is them securely affixed to the finding, such as the ring base, or a barrette.  I see she’s got a few little charm bracelets now, as well, and the cupcake one is coming home with me.

You can follow her blog or keep up with her on Twitter.

Why yes, that is a TP and Poo themed magnet set.

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14 Responses to “Acrylicana”

  1. Jinnzor January 28, 2010 at 1:57 pm #

    That is awesome. I love that she uses brightly colored poop as a motive!

    • Grey January 28, 2010 at 3:16 pm #

      I love her sense of whimsy.

  2. Anastasia January 28, 2010 at 3:14 pm #

    Acrylic-Ana =D

    I just spent money there. Damn it, stop doing this to me.

    • Grey January 28, 2010 at 3:17 pm #

      Like 90% of the shopping I do is on Etsy. You might wanna look away for the next few weeks…

  3. Acrylicana January 28, 2010 at 3:16 pm #

    Aw :) thanks so much for the feature. I’m so excited that you’re so pleased with your purchases from me :D AND even more excited that you’re one of Viv’s customers as well ;) You just made my day :D If there’s anything you’re eager to get your hands on, let me know ;)

    • Grey January 28, 2010 at 3:28 pm #

      You’re welcome!!

      I’m working on convincing my Paypal account to let me buy one of your totes and that cupcake bracelet, so I will be back!!

      • Anastasia January 28, 2010 at 3:34 pm #

        I totally bought a cupcake bracelet :D

      • Grey January 28, 2010 at 4:32 pm #

        NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

  4. judith January 28, 2010 at 4:52 pm #

    I love the magnet set…

    Love how her prices are actually very affordable. :)

  5. bhevarri January 28, 2010 at 8:01 pm #

    ohh I love acrylicana! She’s got some seriously awesome stuff!!

  6. Denise January 29, 2010 at 12:14 am #

    What a coincidence you featured her, I just started watching her DeviantArt account! I love her art style, it’s very cute, and I will most definitely check out her Etsy store.

  7. Integgy January 29, 2010 at 12:52 am #

    Oh, what a cute shop! Definitely going on my Etsy list. <3

    • Integgy January 29, 2010 at 12:47 pm #

      So, right after posting that, I gave in and ordered 3 necklaces. TOO GOOD TO RESIST. >.>

  8. Rachael April 21, 2010 at 12:17 am #

    I love acrylicana! I purchased a print of a martian space girl on a scooter a few years ago. One day I’ll actually get a darn frame for it and hang it up, too! I love it so much.