Manic Monday + GIVEAWAY: Monellisa

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Isabel of Monellisa
Etsy | Facebook | Site

My name is Isabel Monell I'm a 26 year old from Virginia Beach and I love creating unique pieces of art. I know that my talent was a gift given to me so I could create wonderful art to share with others is the fulfillment of my dream. I'm an artistand hold a Bachelor Degree in Studio Art from Old Dominion University. I love painting. I have several years of experience with painting pottery, as well as working with acrylic, oil, and watercolor creations. Because I love creating I'm always exploring different mediums and seeing where it leads me...

Why did you start your business?
I love creating and I wanted to share that love with the world, at least the Etsy world. I was given the nickname Monellisa from one of my friends a while ago. So when I started my artwork seriously I thought it would be a catchy name for my shop.

Which item in your shop did you enjoy making the most and why?
My favorite piece is Rain, Rain Go Away, this was the first piece that I created that really inspired me to open up my etsy shop. So with that it will most likely be my favorite piece forever :)

If you could give a piece of advice to a new shop - what would it be?
Don’t give up, if you believe in what your are creating/doing stick with it. Also use the people in your life as a gauge of what they like and don’t like, and ask them to be your promoters if possible.

Favorite quote/saying?
"Hope does not disappoint." This is something that constantly reminds me that its not foolish to hope and believe in things. Its what keeps me moving forward.

Giveaway
Isabel is generously giving one of our readers a set of her Pretty Little Ladies cards:
"Pretty Little Ladies" Postcards are of my original illustration, professionally printed on Premium, 80 lb. (215 gsm) card stock. They measure 5.47" x 4.21" inches (postcard) and come in a pack of 10 (2 of each illustration) with envelopes included. Set includes 10 cards of "PRETTY LITTLE LADIES COLLECTION" illustrations.

To enter, just do one or all of the following and leave a separate comment for each entry. Be sure to leave an email address so that we are able to contact you if you win! Winners will be drawn & announced on September 5, 2011!


  • Visit Monellisa's shop and tell us your favorite item
  • Become a fan of Monellisa on Facebook  
  • Follow this blog via Google Friend Connect or by subscribing
  • Follow me on Twitter
  • Become a Wilde Designs fan on Facebook

Comments

  1. SmreeAugust 22, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I follow you on Twitter! (I'm Smree) That's how I found your blog in the first place :)

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  2. SmreeAugust 22, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    After poking around a bit in Monellisa's beautiful shop, I think I think the Love Tree watercolor best.

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/78247446/love-tree-3x5-original-watercolor

    :)

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  3. rabkinaAugust 22, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    with all my heart i love cherry clutch))))
    it's amazing))))

    elen.rabkina(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. rabkinaAugust 22, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I'm already a followers of your on twitter
    @rabkina

    elen.rabkina(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. rabkinaAugust 22, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I am a Wilde Designs fan on Facebook
    Elena Rabkina

    elen.rabkina(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. rabkinaAugust 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I follow you through GFC)))
    Елена Рабкина - it's in Russian))

    elen.rabkina(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. rabkinaAugust 22, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I am a fan of Monellisa on Facebook)))
    elen.rabkina(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. NGSAugust 22, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I love the paper goods in the store - the poised folded cards and the elephants love folded cards are too precious!!
    cheatingpiggies at hotmail dot com

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  9. jhitomiAugust 22, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I love the Graffe Print clutch and the Bird Print clutch!
    Jhbalvin at gmail dot com

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  10. jhitomiAugust 22, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Following you on twitter as jhitomi. Love your description as a creative oddball!
    Jhbalvin at gmail dot com

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  11. KendraAugust 23, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Elephants Love folded cards is my favorite item!

    kenleelar@yahoo.com

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  12. KendraAugust 23, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    I follow your blog via GFC :)

    kenleelar@yahoo.com

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  13. xlacrimaxAugust 23, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    My favorite is elephant's love watercolor print - cute :>
    xlacrimax[at]gmail.com

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  14. an ikaAugust 24, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    like Elephants Love folded cards

    anna_k67 at yahoo dot com

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  15. an ikaAugust 24, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    blog follower via GFC

    anna_k67 at yahoo dot com

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  16. an ikaAugust 24, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    fan of Monellisa on Facebook-anna ku

    anna_k67 at yahoo dot com

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  17. Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)August 24, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    The bird print - royal pheasant is so pretty!

    debyeo at hotmail dot com

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  18. Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)August 24, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    I follow you on Twitter - dspdavey.

    debyeo at hotmail dot com

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  19. ĽubašaSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I like full bloom v07 7x10 original watercolor. thanks
    lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

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  20. ĽubašaSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I Became a fan of Monellisa on Facebook (Lubka Kotmanikova)
    lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

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  21. ĽubašaSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I follow you on Twitter (Lubaska)
    lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

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  22. ĽubašaSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I am a Wilde Designs fan on Facebook (Lubka Kotmanikova)
    lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

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  23. katie hansonSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    i follow on gfc!

    <3, katie
    kateandoli {at} gmail {dot} com

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  24. katie hansonSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    the fish wallet is super cute!

    <3, katie
    kateandoli {at} gmail {dot} com

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  25. katie hansonSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    liked on fb! (katie hanson)

    <3, katie
    kateandoli {at} gmail {dot} com

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  26. katklaw777September 4, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    katklaw777 at yahoo dot com
    I like the feather felt hair clip in the blue and green, thanks.

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  27. katklaw777September 4, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    New follower on GFC w/ katklaw777.

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  28. katklaw777September 4, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    New follower on twitter w/ katklaw777.

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  29. CodrutaSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Following on twitter :D such a cute photo :D

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  30. CodrutaSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Following Monellisa's facebook

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  31. CodrutaSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I'm a Wilde Designs fan on Facebook

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  32. CodrutaSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Following this blog via Google

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  33. CodrutaSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    and my favourite item is the Pretty little ladies and the up, up and away hot air balloon print

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  34. DonnaSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    I like the blue 4x6 watercolor
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  35. DonnaSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I follow you on twitter.(donnak4)
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  36. DonnaSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I liked you on facebook.(Donna Kozar)
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  37. DonnaSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I liked her on facebook.(Donna Kozar)
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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