newsletter – Terri's Notebook

I’m starting a new newsletter and I’d love to have you subscribe.

Field Notes: Observations and Tiny Illustrations From the Natural World

A quiet seasonal newsletter filled with illustrated observations, sketchbook pages, nature-inspired pattern collections, creative process notes and notes from slow outdoor wanderings inspired by nature.

I’m envisioning a newsletter for people who love analog, sketchbooks filled with pencil marks, natural textures, illustrated storytelling from nature walks, and thoughtful handmade design.

You will receive illustrated notes from my sketchbook — behind-the-scenes artwork, creative process, pattern collections, inspiration, and first access to new releases.

Field Notes: observations from recent adventures, hikes, sketching sessions, travels and other nature wonders
From My Sketchbook: a peak behind the scenes
Small Wonders: a collection of delightful discoveries, from favorite nature books to enchanting trails
Wild Things Mail Club Dispatch: updates from my new mail club, from sneak peaks to membership updates and ephemera previews
For the Curious Wanderer: subscriber printable exclusives, such as field notes, bookmarks, gift tags, tip sheets and creative reference sheets.

To be sent monthly with seasonal sketches, behind-the-scenes process notes, previews of new illustrations, products and collections, and a freebie gift for you!

I don’t want to have to keep relying on social media to stay in touch, so I would love it if you click here to subscribe.

I’ve been working on some small tweaks lately to my blog. Thought I would point them out, especially if you keep up through a blog reader.

I created a new graphic button for my blog, which was good practice with Picnik.

Then I figured out how to create the “Grab My Button” code, which was good html practice.

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I had a new graphic button made for my shop which I am going to use for advertising. I’m currently researching sites I should advertise on. I have already signed up to be a sponsor for the Fall 2010 Blogger’s Quilt Festival.

I added a sign-up field in the sidebar (underneath my shop ad) for an upcoming Patchwork Trails newsletter. I’m brainstorming content ideas, which may include simple themes like idea sharing, new product experiments, and promotions. Stay tuned for more on that.

I made a few changes to my list of links on my sidebar, which I narrowed to focus on bloggers, friends and resources.
I’m working on another simple sewing tutorial to share with you soon.
I took a class a few months ago to learn how to host my own blog, but I haven’t finished formatting the new site yet, so I will continue to be known as terrisnotebook.wordpress.com.

I’m always looking for ways to improve things around here to maintain an updated, fun place to share and connect with you all in genuine and creative ways.