Wie geht's? Wunderbar!

The Austrian Magazine Nightline included Fribbler the Nightmare Snatcher journal in their February 2010 issue. Look at that, I'm on the same page as Nick Cave's book. Sweet! I had a very vague idea of what it said from my high school German class lessons, but Angelika of Purple Sage Designz was incredibly kind and translated it for me:


To commit yourself to the monster's care.  Nightmare Snatcher is another word for a notebook in the appearance of a plush monster to love (rather free translation, verbergen = to hide, note books that are hidden behind the name nightmare snatchers, like you wouldn't expect notebooks behind the expression). For example Fribbler is raven black and has sharp cuspid teeth. Rather frightening, but only rather (means it should be frightening, but is not really).


It's always fun to see your work written about in a foreign tongue, but worrisome too as they could be saying just about anything and you would be none the wiser. I'm relieved to find they had only positive things to say. I particularly like the description of him having 'sharp cuspid teeth' and since it was translated for me, I have been going around saying 'Rather (insert adjective here), but only rather.' I wonder if I could get a copy somehow. If only I knew someone in Austria...

If anyone is interested, here is the actual mag online. Fribbler can be found on page 8:

http://nightline.cc/aktuelleausgabe

Another Special Edition Worry-Woolie notebook

I have a Brand new striped Special Edition Worry-Woolie notebook with lovely soft black and white striped fur, available now in my etsy store. Small enough to accompany you anywhere, this miniature monster will do your worrying for you. Just log your frets and cares on his understanding pages, and he will grant you comfort and peace of mind as you wander through the world.

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*NEW* Worry-Woolie Notebook added to the Spiderbite Boutique!

I have a Brand new Worry-Woolie™ notebook with lovely soft yellow fur, available now in my etsy store. Small enough to accompany you anywhere, this miniature monster will do your worrying for you. Just log your frets and cares on his understanding pages, and he will grant you comfort and peace of mind as you wander through the world.

Click the image to find more info on this little guy and/or purchase!

"The Rime of the Worry-Woolie"

I'm a Worry-Woolie
Friendly, furry, and alive;
Lend me your worries, frets, and cares
I need them to survive.

If you have doubts you need to share
I'm perfect, can't you see?
What you have is what I need,
We're complimentary.

Let me share your worries
Let our friendship be unfurled
And I'll be your companion
As you wander through the world.

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UPDATE: Sad Songs and Sweet Dreams

Here's the full image of the illustration I'm working on, with nonsense text to be filled in later with the real poem. Still some things to work out, need to make the grass cross over her legs, the underside of her dress show a bit, work on the folds of her dress, etc. Made with pen & ink on scratchboard. See a detail image in my previous post.

It's for a zine my father and I are putting together of his poetry with illustrations by me of course. If you're interested in knowing when it's coming out, join my Mailing List!

Big *SALE* at the Etsy shop!

A special sale is going on at the Spiderbite Boutique etsy shop for the New Year! I'm selling a bulk of my Nightmare Snatcher® inventory at a discount in the SALE ITEMS section of my shop.

The sale only lasts as long as the inventory, and once they're gone they're gone. So be sure to get the ones you want ASAP before someone else snatches them up! The offer is only valid in the Spiderbite Boutique etsy shop. Don't have an etsy account? Worry not! It's free to sign up. All you need is a valid e-mail address, you pay through paypal, and etsy doesn't send e-mails to it's customers unless requested.

If you are interested in purchasing multiples of the same style/color just ask and I'll be happy to let you know what's available!

Special Edition Worry-Woolie notebook

I have a Brand new Special Edition Worry-Woolie notebook with lovely soft 3-toned fur, available now in my etsy store. Small enough to accompany you anywhere, this miniature monster will do your worrying for you. Just log your frets and cares on his understanding pages, and he will grant you comfort and peace of mind as you wander through the world.

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By the pricking of my thumbs, something Wooly this way comes...

Allow me to introduce the Worry-Woolies™, new furry friends now found at Spiderbite Boutique. These cuddly pocket-sized protectors are the perfect companions to share your daily worry and woes.
Small enough to accompany you anywhere, these miniature monster notebooks will do your worrying for you. Just log your frets and cares on their understanding pages, and they will grant you comfort and peace of mind as you wander through the world.
Each Worry-Woolie™ is lovingly handcrafted and designed by me, Sarah Jane Evans. They are now available for purchase in a variety of colors at Spiderbite Boutique's etsy shop!