One Dreamer ~ Five Shops ~ Thousands of Custom Gifts
Let originality be the fashion of the day. From wearable art to wallpaper ~ you'll discover unique and thoughtful perspectives when you explore Aleta's Dream.
“A person's a person, no matter how small.” ~ Theodor Seuss Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss)
As an artist, designer, activist and parent, balancing the need to express my inner voice, my little 'Yop!', with the very real limitations of time and money has been a life-long tight-rope walk. I've always been a dreamer with a lot of big ideas. Happily some dreams do come true.
Creative minds have collaborated in recent years to develop many new technologies for artists, designers and their customers. Print-On-Demand (POD), Custom Screen Print (CSP), 3D Print technology and others have all been co-opted by the artistic mind. Resulting in a vibrant marketplace with little or no overhead, no large print minimums, less waste, fair wages and responsible production. Add to that, worldwide visibility... truly a struggling artist's dream come true. Plus, it's a great option for the responsible shopper with an eye for the unique, expressive and convenient. This ZAZZLE REVIEW VIDEO explains some of the concerns artists face and how POD can help.
On this page I have collected and described all my shops. Using a site called Polyvore, I create interactive collages that feature one or more of my products along with the creations of other artists. I think of these images as 'shop windows' and will be keeping them fresh with 'seasonal' updates. There is a lot to see here, so take your time and come back often.
To link right to a store you can choose from the 'Shoppes' signs to the right...
The tee says "what the fox said" but you can make Dawg say whatever you want with this customizable design!
Hanging with Love Dawg
This set was created for a Polyvore Valentine's Day design challenge and features a collection of comfortably inviting and fun items in shades of red, grey and black.
Love & peace, music, a shared drink, cuddles with a warm blanket and fun pillows. Sounds like a lovely Saturday night.
At Spoonflower I design, print and sell my own fabric, wallpaper and gift wrap. Customers find unique artwork by the yard or by the roll.
Quilters, crafters, interior designers, fashion designers, instructors and activity coordinators can all find hours of visual and creative stimulus thumbing through the swatches at Spoonflower.
At Spontaneous Combustion you'll find my unique but varied taste in patterns and cut-and-sew projects. Check out my 'Earth Friends Cut & Sew Tote Bags' collection or my Cheater Quilt that features a cute little poem by yours truly.
Cafe Press offers a few more unique products, such as shower curtains and duvet covers. If you find a design in one of my other shops that you would like to see at my Cafe Press shop, please let me know what designs and products you are interested in.
Oh, and just why is the Sketchy Pineapple so amazing? You know, I'm not sure. But people all over the world love it. Maybe you will too.
This set showcases some of my favorite things - beautiful art, classic tales, talented musicians*, casual comfort and one of my best selling designs --- the Pineapple --- on an easy wearing tee.
*Flight of the Concords (talented and super funny guys)
Quality art on handmade clothing and accessories. Seam to seam original art. Investment pieces and quality Cosplay or childrens' dress-up pieces. Find some inspiration. Be an inspiration. Read all about PAOM here.
This set tells a little story about a town I love to visit ~ that is nothing but a ghostly memory. The artwork on this sweatshirt dress is called Bayocean Blues, after the area where the original photo was taken. The sandals couldn't be a more perfect match.
This Polyvore '60-Second Style: Edgy Valentine' design challenge entry features Sweatshirt dress by Spontaneous Combustion ~ getting ready for a night on the town in comfort and style.
That's right, like me. You want to start something? Me too! Let's start something together... like a conversation. HPS is Home Planet Security. HPS is activism.
Make an artist/activist's dream come true... to see YOU rockin' my hope-y and change-y designs while the rEvolution is 'televised' and tweeted and blogged and taken to the streets and to the ballot!
>>>The poster to the right earned me a Political Artist Award from zazzle. It is a customizable poster with room on the back for your important message.>>>
And again, check out the latest zazzle.com DEALS before you shop at zazzle stores.
This dress design is based on an original collage created the night of the Day of Rage. As a live-feed member of the event from Portland Oregon ~ this collage was the best thing I could do with all my energy & my rage. Until I became an active member in Occupy Portland event that was soon to follow.
Today this image commemorates the beginning of a movement, and hopefully reminds us that it will take us all to keep it going.
The poster is found at Zazzle. The dress at Print All Over Me.
Find the 'Amazing Sketchy Pineapple' here
