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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

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

Valentine's Day 2010

Valentine’s Day 2010

By libbylu on February 2, 2010

A little pattern or two: *Coming soon to Spoonflower And a print: Available as a card on Cafepress and as a print on Etsy. I could definitely be persuaded to update the colorways on these for specific uses. Talk to me. FTC disclosure: if you buy my stuff, I make money.

Posted in Decor, DIY Awesomeness, Gallery, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged color, DIY, Fabric, framed art, Graphics, Illustration, Pattern, Patterns, plaid, Portfolio, print, Swatches, Textiles, valentine, Valentine's Day, Wallpaper, wrapping paper | 4 Responses

Inspiration

Inspiration

By libbylu on January 6, 2010

It’s not really a New Year’s resolution so much as a “what I need right now”, but I’ve decided to look around more. I am so inspired by other designers!! Yesterday, I spent a good chunk of time staring at Letterhead Fonts. Lots of typographic eye candy. Check ‘em out. I also stared at Jessica [...]

Posted in Design Links, Gallery, I ♥ Color!, Links, Textiles | Tagged color, Creative Process, Design Links, Illustration, Patterns, Swatches, Textiles, type, Typography | 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

Interviewed on SparkyFirePants!

By libbylu on November 24, 2009

Check out my interview on sparkyfirepants.com! Fun questions, fun answers, and my very own recipe for the *perfect* PB&J. Thanks, David, for a super-fun conversation!

Posted in Design Links, Good Karma, Links, My New Stuff, Personal Things | Tagged Client-Designer Relationship, Creative Process, Design Links, DIY, Freelance, Graphics, Illustration, Infographics, Information Graphics, litigation, litigation graphics, Pattern, Patterns, Portfolio, Swatches, Textiles, Wallpaper, wrapping paper | Leave a response

Wallpaper Ordered: Check!

Wallpaper Ordered: Check!

By libbylu on November 2, 2009

I just ordered this wallpaper from Alluminare for the projects I’m going to start soon. I’m really looking forward to them! I’ll post the DIY steps when I’m finished, but for now, here’s a taste of what’s to come:

Posted in Decor, Design Links, DIY Awesomeness, I ♥ Color!, Textiles | Tagged Alluminare, Decor, Design Hole, Design Links, DIY, Fabric, Illustration, Pattern, Patterns, Swatches, Textiles, Wallpaper | 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.
contact me
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