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New Pattern: Venice

New Pattern: Venice

By libbylu on May 4, 2010

While traveling through Venice last month, I was struck by the Islamic influence on the city’s architecture. Such lovely peaks and curves, so unique to that culture. Today, I made a pattern from the doodles I did on the train from Venice to Florence. Introducing “Venice.” Talk to me if you’d like to use this [...]

Posted in Decor, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged color, Creative Process, Decor, Fabric, Islamic art, Pattern, Patterns, Swatches, Textiles, Travel, Venice, Wallpaper, wrapping paper | 2 Responses

How To Make A Pattern Out Of Your Friend's Face

How To Make A Pattern Out Of Your Friend’s Face

By libbylu on March 3, 2010

I’ve been working extrariffic-hard on a project, to the point of near brain burst, so when SparkyFirePants posted this contest today, I couldn’t resist the diversion. I’ll show you what I sent in, but let me show you the progression. Here’s his original photo: I cut him out: I made a pattern with him: Then [...]

Posted in Decor, DIY Awesomeness, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged Decor, Illustration, Pattern, Patterns, sparkyfirepants, Spoonflower, Textiles, Wallpaper, wrapping paper | Leave a response

Let’s Fall In Love

By libbylu on March 1, 2010

I entered the Spoonflower Boba Baby Carrier fabric contest with a new leafy love pattern. I would be so honored if you would please vote for me! Here’s the pattern you’re looking for: Let’s Fall In Love by lushop Here’s the link to the voting! Thank you thank you thank you!

Posted in Decor, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Personal Things | Tagged Decor, Fabric, Graphics, Illustration, Packaging, Pattern, Patterns, Spoonflower, Swatches, Textiles, Wallpaper | 2 Responses

New Pattern Collection: Boojie

New Pattern Collection: Boojie

By libbylu on February 19, 2010

Boojie, a new pattern collection, was inspired by a friend’s adorable baby girl. Available for license. Coming soon to Spoonflower.

Posted in Decor, Fashion, Gallery, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged black, blue, Decor, Fabric, Freelance, Graphics, gray, green, Pattern, Patterns, Textiles, Wallpaper, yellow | Leave a response

Pearce, the Elephant Coming Soon to Fabric!

Pearce, the Elephant Coming Soon to Fabric!

By libbylu on January 22, 2010

NEW! Fabric on Spoonflower! Pearce the Elephant now available for all your quilting and pajama-making needs! Fabric should be available the first week of February. Meanwhile, check out my other Spoonflower fabric!

Posted in Fashion, I ♥ Color!, Links, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged blue, children, color, cursive, Cursive Creatures, Decor, Design Links, elephant, Fabric, Illustration, kids, pajamas, pearce, Spoonflower, Textiles | Leave a response

Crafty Wallpaper Contest: The Results!

Crafty Wallpaper Contest: The Results!

By libbylu on December 22, 2009

The wallpaper craft is finished! Yipee! And I have the pictures to walk you through the steps. (*NOTE: I am not a photographer. I apologize for this in advance.) Cool Picture Framed Art 1. Buy nine – 1 foot square frames and spray paint them black. I modified this step. I bought 32′ of 1×2 [...]

Posted in Design Links, DIY Awesomeness, Fine Art, Gallery, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged Alluminare, color, Decor, Design Hole, DIY, Illustration, Painting, Swatches, Textiles, Wallpaper | 2 Responses

Before & After: The China Cabinet

Before & After: The China Cabinet

By libbylu on December 22, 2009

I had some leftover wallpaper, so I decided to use it in this china cabinet spruce-up. Before After Even put crushed velvet on the doors. Now, all those heirlooms have a proper place!

Posted in Decor, Design Links, DIY Awesomeness, Entertaining at Home, Gallery, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff | Tagged Alluminare, color, Decor, Design Hole, DIY, Swatches, Textiles, Wallpaper | 3 Responses

You Don't Write... You Don't Call...

You Don’t Write… You Don’t Call…

By libbylu on December 7, 2009

Ha. Actually had a college boy-interest say that to me once. There was a reason. Dear blog-readers, I’ve not kept up with you – I’m sorry! I’ve been traveling, first to my family for Thanksgiving, then to Oregon to see friends and family. My Google Reader has over 300 unread items! I can’t wait to [...]

Posted in Decor, Design Links, DIY Awesomeness, Entertaining at Home, Freebies, Freelance, Great Finds, I ♥ Color!, Personal Things, Textiles | Tagged color, Decor, Design Hole, Design Links, invitation design, Opinions, Painting, Pattern, Patterns, print, Swatches, Textiles, Wallpaper, wrapping paper | Leave a response

Wallpaper! It's Here!

Wallpaper! It’s Here!

By libbylu on November 24, 2009

I just received my wallpaper from Alluminare (thanks to Design Hole). Thank goodness the FedEx guy didn’t leave it in our soggy, snowy bushes (like the mailman did with my new coat – grr!). It came all nicely packaged in a HUGE cardboard tube. I opened the tube, and inside was a plastic sleeve, housing [...]

Posted in Decor, DIY Awesomeness, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged Alluminare, Decor, Design Hole, DIY, Pattern, Patterns, Swatches, Textiles, Wallpaper | Leave a response

Color: Ways, Theories, Combos, Palettes

By libbylu on November 9, 2009

I was asked last week where I get my colorways. In the world of color, how do you select a few that work together for your project? Story time: years ago, a friend’s kid asked her mom, “Mom, what was it like before everything was colored?” She thought black and white TV meant the world [...]

Posted in Decor, Design Links, I ♥ Color!, Links, Opinions, Textiles | Tagged Ace, Alluminare, Apartment Therapy, Benjamin Moore, CMYK, color, Color Index, color palette, Colorways, Crate & Barrel, Decor, Good Housekeeping, Home Depot, HOW Design, Idea Index, inspiration, Jim Kraus, Layout Index, Lowes, Paint, PB Kids, PB Teen, Pottery Barn, RGB, West Elm | Leave a response

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I am Libby Unwin, aka LU Graphics. I’m an independent artist and I love what I do. Totally & completely.

My favorite thing to work on is surface design, and I also offer custom wall art and project consultation. To find out more about me and what I can do for you, visit my About page and my Services page.
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