Sarajo writes:

“Hi Everyone,
Yesterday I received a nice package in the mail : samples of a book I recently completed for Peter Pauper Press! The title is “Carpe Diem.” Seize the day and have a look at some photos of the book, interior pages and bookmark.”

Silvia writes:

“Hi Lilla,

I have been designing Back to school stationery for Hema for many years now, it’s so much fun!
These are the new diaries and some of the other stationery products I designed together with Hema’s lovely stationery designer.”

Drum roll please… The winner of the Global Talent Search will not only be represented by Lilla Rogers Studio, but will win a Mini Collection license with Robert Kaufman Fabrics (and a host of other prizes – see here for details!)

The Mini Collection with Robert Kaufman Fabrics will feature 2-4 designs with 2 colorways per design.

Design by Suzy Ultman

The winner will collaborate with a Senior Stylist assigned by the Robert Kaufman Studio, who will personally guide them through all processes involved to produce and market their work on fabric. The details of the license, including royalties, will be negotiated by Lilla Rogers Studio on behalf of the winner. 

Registration for the Global Talent Search closes TOMORROW! If you have not yet registered, what are you waiting for? This is an incredible opportunity and someone has to win – it might just be YOU! Find out more and register here.

We are bursting with excitement to reveal unveil another fantastic prize for the winner of the Global Talent Search (registration closes this Wednesday June 26)…

The talented winner will win a license for a journal cover with gorgeous stationery chain Paperchase. The details of the license, including royalties, will be negotiated by Lilla Rogers Studio on behalf of the winner.

Helen Dardik for Paperchase

Find out more about Paperchase on their website here.

How amazing? If you haven’t yet thrown your hat into the ring for the Global Talent Search, why not? Someone has to win and it might just be you! Register here by June 26 to be in with a chance of winning this career-changing prize!

Mimi Kirchner, the wonderful doll creator, writes:

“Hi Lilla! I am teaching at this amazing retreat and thought you might be interested!

Artstream announces their first adult ARC Art{retreat} Camp August 14-18 Mayhew Island, Newfound Lake, Bristol, NH

Imagine going to summer camp as an adult, on a forested island in a pristine freshwater lake. Imagine creating in this special place alongside a small nurturing community of seasoned instructors and other enthusiasts like yourself.

ARC a place to play, a quiet place to learn, a setting to be refreshed in and a time to reconnect to yourself. Whether you are a seasoned arts person or have never picked up a paintbrush, your creative self will blossom here!

artstream’s belief that we are born creative drives our interest in hosting this island retreat designed to open up and nurture the creative side of you.. The daily schedule has a diverse offering of creative workshops taught by top-notch teachers: Rebecca Emberley, Rachel Blumberg, Mati McDonough, Lisa Solomon, Mimi Kirchner, Jess Greene, Monica Pasquale and director Susan Schwake. They will be your guides for the stay. Evenings will bring a variety of programming and there are times during the day to relax, hike, swim or canoe around the island too.
Come join us this summer. Questions? Call Susan 603-330-0333 or email arc@artstreamstudios.com

You Tube video/slideshow here.

Check out Suzy Ultman’s gorgeous studio featured in the lovely online magazine Pimlico (page 16). – Beth

We are so excited to unveil yet another fabulous prize for the winner of the Global Talent Search (registration closes June 26)…

The talented winner will create a decorative garden product with Studio M, the new artful home and garden division of Magnet Works, Ltd.! The Director of Product Development will personally work with the winner throughout the development process to give them a better understanding of how a product line is conceptualized, developed, and marketed in the Specialty Gift Industry. The details of the license, including royalties, will be negotiated by Lilla Rogers Studio on behalf of the winner.

Find out more about Studio M on their website and blog, or connect on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.

How cool? If you haven’t yet thrown your hat into the ring for the Global Talent Search, why not? Someone has to win and it might just be you! Register here by June 26 to be in with a chance of winning this career-changing prize!

Check out a bunch of Helen’s tattoos here!

Forest animals

We are thrilled to announce another prize for the winner of the Global Talent Search! Not only will they get represented by Lilla Rogers Studio for two years but they will win a host of licensing deals including…

A gift or home decor product line with Midwest-CBK!

Choosing from the uber talented pool of artists will be difficult, and winning will be quite a distinction. Midwest-CBK’s Vice-President of Design & Creative  will personally help guide the recipient through the process of understanding how a product line is conceptualized, developed and marketed, invented and reinvented. You will work together to create a strong product line of either gift or home decor, depending on what is the most natural fit. There’s the potential of developing wall art, lighting, textiles, ceramics, gifts, specialty products… all offered with the voice of this artist to help them build an identity & strong brand footprint in the marketplace. The licensing details will be negotiated by Lilla Rogers Studio on behalf of the winner.

Awesome, right? If you haven’t yet thrown your hat into the ring for the Global Talent Search, why not? Someone has to win and it might just be you! Register here by June 26 to be in with a chance of winning this career-changing prize!

As seen on the True Up blog, Suzy’s Land of Nod dolls were hanging out at the Alexander Henry fabric booth at the 2013 Spring Quilt Market.

Also, Suzy’s fabric from Robert Kaufman has been made into the adorable dress “Have Fun, Will Travel” at Mod Cloth. Buy it here! -Julia