09/12/2024
SQUEEEEEAL with delight! 🥰Look what just landed - my new Mergirl and Shroomy stickers! https://crowcreekcool.com/collections/sticker
Visual communications, including professional graphic design, illustration, textile design, and publ Ms.
Named American Marketing Association (AMA) Alaska "2014 Marketer of the Year," award-winning communications professional Cindy Shake is a versatile communications professional, team leader and graphic designer. Cindy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Alaska Pacific University. Her marketing, development and design expertise are instrumental as the pr
incipal of a successful communications firm for over 25 years specializing in Tourism, Healthcare, Public Art, Alaska Native Corporations, Oil & Gas and Corporate Marketing Initiatives. Cindy’s creative spark, enthusiasm, business acumen, and experience working in various market sectors while understanding Alaska’s economic development opportunities make her an asset in diverse professional circles. After reviewing her nomination for Marketer of the Year, one of the AMA judges wrote, “In under a year, she has not only impacted her peers, clients, and executives at the corporate level, but has been influential in transforming perception of UMIAQ Professional Services in its industry. Shake is an excellent example of a marketing leader who can drive change to generate business and create an inspired culture.”
In addition to her communications profession, her sculptural works including a large-scale 1% Public Art installation is at the corner of Mt. View Drive and Bragaw, and at Chugach Optional Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska. As a published author and illustrator of several books, her popular children's book "The Alaska Animal Alphabet" is in its 4th printing and is currently available throughout Alaska. The Alaska ABC Book and Shake's "Amazing Animal Alphabet" books were selected by Apple for inclusion in their iTunes store as iBooks. A line of Art Quilt Patterns, limited editions of The Alaska Animal Alphabet and Raven-themed 100% Cotton Batik fabrics designed by Cindy are available through the Quilted Raven in Anchorage.
SQUEEEEEAL with delight! 🥰Look what just landed - my new Mergirl and Shroomy stickers! https://crowcreekcool.com/collections/sticker
L O V E , love, love my Salmon fabric design and how it prints on Sport Lycra! 🐟 Thinking buffs and bands Thank you Spoonflower YOU can order here> https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/10516729-salmon-blues-on-black-by-crowcreekcool?fbclid=IwY2xjawFNUVZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUurMpoxX_rqzfRmTyyiPmO1oZ4c5qt4exPvEdGAgEzQkJnV17cnJDXnvQ_aem_JvXFkZPNL9zCEX950j-FlQ
OR look at this design on COOL ready-made Home Décor!! 🤩Spoonflower Home
https://www.spoonflower.com/en/products/10516729-salmon-blues-on-black-by-crowcreekcool?product=homegoods-kitchen-dining&fbclid=IwY2xjawFNUYtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHV5-k3rPMsH5LkNjlX3HAMsXhtP3W7g1Ar5-bSNdx4v6UfTXtiT2NvEffw_aem_pJMiD47J2cZ2L4Lebr78nQ
HELLO illustration peeps> This is a wonderful opportunity! https://www.scbwi.org/events/alaska-fall-conference-juried-art-show-portfolio-showcase 🤩
Laurent Linn, Art Director at Simon & Schuster will be judging Best in Show. The Best in Show winner and the People’s Choice Award winner (where all conference attendees get a chance to vote as well) receive recognition at the conference and a Visa gift card to buy art supplies wherever you would ...
Great exercise from Lilla Rogers @ Make Art That Sells this quarter! Draw Your Breakfast to me is more about how I like to start my day (always with good coffee) with choices and a positive mindset. ❤️
Let's get crafty! Time to cut 'n sew some fall firewood 🧵🪡 available Spoonflower https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/560314-birch-tree-by-crowcreekcool
Sew for FUN!
Studies & studio time for Draw Your Breakfast challenge...☕️🍳🍩
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Lucky girl am I! I woke to my sweetie playing this for me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j03RWXoGoYU I am LOVED🥰🎂❤
Here is the great song by Johnny Crawford!
Working on designing some new stickers! 🧜♀️ inks on cold pressed paper. Might even turn into some works...🌊
Sew up some MeeWOW! Spoonflower project fun 😻😽
https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/11106154-cut-sew-salmon-fat-quarter-by-crowcreekcool
https://blog.spoonflower.com/diy-pet-projects/?utm_source=Emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=210828+Maker+Spotlight+-+Pet+Accessories&sc_src=email_309191&sc_lid=27467620&sc_uid=2B3IVVi2yL&sc_llid=580402&sc_customer=d36a3d1c83bab23e81673e1a8c4a03bf48a4c6ef6d0c78eae0fb0ba6b1601a10&fbclid=IwY2xjawE8Lu9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcbUDxHzgfbDKbBm6Mkol_MzDMfzocS-2GFewsLE4_4X23p8aLJCHSrA2g_aem_H95ISXugCchMUTpwxsgQ1g
Fresh design Peppermint Meadow available on Spoonflower > Illustrated with Winsor & Newton watercolour inks> https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/11289505-peppermint-meadow-by-crowcreekcool
Cindyshakedesign.com finally got a bit of a refresh♥️ oh how I have neglected thee...😆 Why is it so hard to keep our sites, pages, and posts fresh and up-to-date🙄😬
Our original idea to create a cool, water-resistant Growler Bag after a wet & snowy walk home from Girdwood La Bodega, grew to become our most popular brand – Crow Creek Cool. Our one-of-a-kind and hand-crafted new media provisions are designed as we say for "G'hood Cooltility!" Our indoor/outd...
Thank you for the mention! xox
https://www.turnagainnews.org/articles/getting-in-the-loop-for-girdwoods-first-friday-art-walk?fbclid=IwAR092MhmJmCdLO6NtIhDTW8lqNkb5GqKq8pejJs7PWvSYbq_DLicri58NX0
By Chase Berenson TNews Contributor On the first Friday of every month, six businesses on Girdwood’s Olympic Mountain Loop welcome the new month by opening their doors from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday evening for an art walk titled Girdwood’s First Friday in the Loop. Typical participan
Got the show at Coffee House hung last night! I've created several original oil paintings on canvas. Come and do the loop in the Ghood! Fresh ART and MUSIC, Friday 4/5 4-6
OH MY GOSH, OH MY GOSH! 😻 How fun is my latest sticker?! From the original Tough Cats crew here he is> Tough Kitty! MEEWOW!
😻https://crowcreekcool.com/.../products/tough-kitty-sticker
Time to REFRESH your water bottle, Hydro Flask, or gear?! FRESH INK is here> https://crowcreekcool.com/collections/sticker
Now available and restocked > my Amazing Animal Alphabet book. Proud to be MADE IN ALASKA! Thank you Alaska Printing🐻 https://crowcreekcool.com/.../amazing-animal-alphabet-book
The Full Snow Moon reaches peak illumination at 730am EST. This makes today a fantastic day to spend time outdoors and to tune into nature around you. Learn more about the Full Snow Moon here: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/february-full-snow-moon
How cool is this kit?! 🥰 Featuring my Alaska Animal Alphabet fabric - LOVE this use of color 🐻🦊🫎 RainTree Quilting > https://www.raintreequilting.com/shop/Kits-Quilts--Pillowcases-and-More/Quilt-Kits/p/Wild-Alaskan-ABCs-Quilt-Kit-x44270448.htm
https://clothworks.com/CollectionDetailList/Y2690/Alaska%20Alphabet%20-%20AK%20Exclusive/CINDYSHAKE
YAY! Reprinting AGAIN...Now available and restocked my Amazing Animal Alphabet book. Thank you Alaska Printing! https://crowcreekcool.com/products/amazing-animal-alphabet-book
Quiet Beginnings
on navigating a northern winter and living in flow with the seasons
JULIA CROSSLAND
on navigating a northern winter and living in flow with the seasons
Oh so comfy soft! My Celebrations Collection on Spoonflower Cotton Spandex Knit. Wearable fun for Littles & now I want a pair of the striped leggings! What would you make?!
https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/448236-celebrations-by-crowcreekcool?fbclid=IwAR3CudN0_6BOKt35KOU5koidmmh0cGRwU2BhO5tQPxza87gm-mFN9aMdvMM
L O V E this idea - seems like a great idea for an expansion of the current Habitat Restore! Wouldn't the Anchorage Habitat for Humanity Restore be cool with artisan booths selling their UPCYCLED creations?! I'm inspired!
Ooooo looky at some FUN digital downloadable (YASSSS!) CARDS designs, patterns and inspo from the comfort of your couch, chair, laptop, or tiki bar to GET CRAFTY > 🪡✂️💛https://crowcreekcool.com/collections/digital-download-quilted-wall-hanging-pattern
There are even note CARDS w/ envelope patterns you can print & GIVE!
In my with "HyBEARnation" on the easel🥰
When you're told your art isn't good enough
A story about self belief
A story about self belief
Three little kittens...😺🎄❤ gift-giving ornament making evenings are here❤✂️ Using my Spoonflower Cat Naps fabric on SSpoonflowersoft & fuzzy Minky, embellished with sequins, beads and metallic threads🎄😻✂️ MeeWOW! 😻
https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/10611820-4-cat-naps-fat-qtr-by-crowcreekcool
Width for Minky sizing: https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/6634953-4-cat-naps-minky-fq-27x18-by-crowcreekcool
Some Makers L O V E happening on the Olympic Peninsula. Thrifting with a treasure trove of FAB fiber finds, delightful new PNW fabric from A Stitch in Time Quilt Shoppe Shop Hop and best of all, learning some embroidery/stitch work from my Mom creating felted lavender heart pillowettes. Why is it that it took me to be 60 years old before I listened to my mom?! 😆🥰
MeoWOW GIFT-Giving for SEWISTS! 🐱 Cat Naps that look FAB printed on Spoonflower MINKY (see the 36x18 YARD repeat) and/or on Signature Petal Cotton. Cat Naps are PERFECT for gift-giving sewing pillows or plushies or comfy blankies. See Cat Naps Collection for the repeat toss design, as a fat quarter, and also a repeating row for 3-up on a YARD of MINKY for multiple, easy cut and sew pillows or plushies. 😻
https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/249487-cat-naps-by-crowcreekcool?fbclid=IwAR0CSs8j9ycQoEJJZ43E0Aj2o_UzduKHHAZtlg7MKLZini3FZj5NXRYe6B0
*Mini quilt is an original design by Cindy & Kristen Shake "Goldfish Dreams" on Cotton
*Cat Nap Plushies in the seafood cart are poly filled and printed on Spoonflower Minky
Girdwood, AK
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