About a month ago I ran across a photograph that stunned me. The colors in particular had mee thinking about this photo for days.

pink typewriter by skippydesigns

When I couldn’t stand it any longer, I opened up Color Schemer and used the eyedropper tool to snag some of the colors. I tweaked them to get some more hues for use in a pattern set and then over the next few weeks I began working on a new collection.

Initially, within my file system, I was naming the design “Mandy Lynne” after the photographer. It’s easier for me to remember the names of my designs if I relate them to something that inspired them (and besides, isn’t that a beautiful name, just fitting the vintage feel?). Anyway, after contacting Mandy, she suggested Amanda instead to lessen any confusion for someone who might thing SHE had designed the patterns. Good point, Mandy! ;)

So here is the new pattern collection, Amanda Lynne, (and a free download at the end).

Sampler Sets

I’m working on getting some more downloads in my shop, including some printable versions of the products I sell. In the meantime, here’s a sampler set for you in the new Amanda Lynne collection (“blog friends” look in your box.net folder for the same set in the Sugar Pop collection!).

Note Cards: Print on heavy 110# card stock, cut, score, fold

Two note cards, about A2 size.

Sticky Things: Print on label paper, cut, and stick!

There are two bookplates, 6 1″ round stickers (best with a 1″ round punch), and two shipping labels.

PSST! The retail sets will include many more of the same in the full pattern set!

Currently I have digital paper sets and fabric available in the Amanda Lynne collection.