5.24.2010

Vol 25 has me absolutely smitten- Review and Giveaway!

I have to admit, this isn't the first time I've seen Jessica's (the artist behind Vol 25) work.  Although I didn't realize it was her I kept seeing (and loving).  It started when I came across her photoshop overlays... what a fun way to dress up a photo! Just check out some of the fun things you can do with them.
I recently got a print from Vol 25, check out this sweet typewriter.
I was amazed when I opened the print to find that it's not paper, its canvas! It has this awesome quality and texture to it that makes it feel, well, expensive! It's the neatest print I've ever owned. 

What I'm loving-
  • This was a treat from the second I opened the envelope.  The print was packaged very professionally with cardboard and a cello sleeve.  She included an over sized postcard of another piece of work, the CUTEST business card I've ever seen, seriously, I took pictures of it and it's displayed on my shelf.  Here, I'll show you.



  • The material it's printed on, like I mentioned already. This print will last a long time on the canvas material it's printed on. 
  • Customer service.  When shopping on etsy your buying right from the artist.  Which is great, but it doesn't guarantee the person is going to be friendly.  Jessica is extremely friendly.  She's quick to answer e-mails, quick to ship, and appreciative that you enjoy her work!
What I'm not loving-
  • I ended up using a floating frame for this print as I found that my 8 by 10 mat cut off some of the typewriter sides.  It could have been that it was a double mat, you could trim the mat back, but I found the floating frame to be a great solution and I love how it looks!
Vol 25 is offering one of you lucky readers your choice of an 8 by 10 print!  So skedaddle over to Vol 25, take a look at Jessica's work then come back here and tell me which print you have to have.  Grab some of those overlays while your there, just because they're awesome!  Giveaway open until May 27th, 2010.

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  1. Madelynnnn said... May 24, 2010

    Oh my, I love her shop! I do love that Typewriter print, but the Hope is Only, in blue has me smitten.

    Thanks for the opportunity to own one of her prints!

  2. Naomi said... May 24, 2010

    I am in LOVE with seeds of freedom TTV!!!

  3. Samantha Youngers said... May 24, 2010

    Wow, I love these giveaways! I never win but I do get to discover some amazing artists every time I enter. Thanks! I was blown away by all the prints, but especially love I Will Be Grateful For This Day.

  4. Mindy said... May 24, 2010

    Wow! I love them all! I think Seeds of Freedom is the one I'd like. The kiddos call dandelions wishing flowers so I'm sure they would like that one too!

  5. Amber said... May 24, 2010

    OOhhhh how do you choose just one?!?! I really like Life is like a bike.

  6. Jennifer said... May 24, 2010

    It is so hard to choose!! But I think I narrowed it down to Remember Happiness in red. Thanks for the give away!

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  8. Jill said... May 24, 2010

    I love "a smart person." Such cute prints! Thanks for the giveaway.

  9. Oh Mandie! said... May 24, 2010

    Oh this is one of my FAVORITE shops ever!! I'm smitten with the Life is Like Riding a Bicycle print!!

  10. GroverFamily said... May 24, 2010

    Love the "wherever we are together"!
    amalgrover[at]hotmail[dot]com

  11. Sommers Breeze Antiques said... May 24, 2010

    I have seen the print...and It is a work of art...I want it!
    Even though I am MJ's Mom, I enter her give aways, I am such a kid that way. I always have in mind that I would forfeit and let some one else win if by chance the random selector picked my entry ...but fair warning...if it picks mine for this, I am taking it!!!!

    I love three of them, the blue camper Journey being #1
    PS. MJ, Add to my Christmas list.

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/47620036/remember-happiness-new-choose-your-color


    http://www.etsy.com/listing/45684263/hearts-can-build-a-home

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/47348649/the-journey-new-choose-your-color

  12. Mandi said... May 24, 2010

    I love Remember Happiness with the little camper! I think I'll buy it even if I dont win!! so so cute

  13. Cathy said... May 24, 2010

    "The secret to becoming who you wish to be" is just perfect!

  14. staceys said... May 24, 2010

    I've had "Home is Where Our Heart Is" favorite'd for a long time now. i need to hop to it and purchase it!

  15. Danielle said... May 24, 2010

    these prints are absolutely adorable! i would love to win "wherever we are together" ♥

  16. ~Brit said... May 24, 2010

    I am loving the " I will be grateful for this day" AND "roses among us." How would I ever choose??

  17. Becca and Colby said... May 24, 2010

    FLY WITH YOUR OWN WINGS OR THE LOVE TYPEWRITER! CUTE! BECKAGE AT G MAIL DOT COM

  18. Miss Prickly said... May 24, 2010

    I love everything! My favorites are the prints with the travel trailers, typewriters and bicycles. I really like Jessica's messages too - positive and hopeful.

  19. Katie said... May 24, 2010

    um... they are ALL my favorite!! Okay if I was going to choose ONE it would be the custom Do All Things With Love. My sister is getting married in August and it would be a perfect, perfect, PERFECT gift!!

  20. Estee said... May 24, 2010

    I love 'Freedom Carried On The Wind'.

  21. laura said... May 24, 2010

    zOMG...these are cute, cute, cute. it was hard to pick a fav, but i'm liking "do all things with love - neutral color variation".

  22. sproutingflowers said... May 24, 2010

    Wow, I just got some money for my birthday and I may just have to spend it in her shop! I *love* the two laundry room prints: "wash cycle" and "squeaky clean."

  23. Abi said... May 24, 2010

    Those are the cutest prints! I absolutely LOVE the "I am a bookworm" one.

  24. Mindy said... May 24, 2010

    Oh my goodness, how do I pick a favorite!? I think I would choose the Remember Happiness, print. :) GREAT shop, very talented artist! I just hearted her shop.

  25. Alison said... May 24, 2010

    The Threes a Crowd one is pretty cute...

    ali_thorne@hotmail.com

  26. jasmine said... May 24, 2010

    I've been looking for so long for a cute vintage art print for my kitchen. "Delicious Red Apples" might just be the one!

  27. Boy oh Boy oh Boy! said... May 24, 2010

    I love the HELLO WORLD print!! Those birds are adorable!!

  28. Life with Kaishon said... May 24, 2010

    Oh my gosh! Her stuff is gorgeous!

    Wherever we are together, that is home.

    Love. Love. LOVE!

    Her business card is the cutest thing I have ever seen. Delightful.

  29. Jackie said... May 24, 2010

    I love the -puff of love- print. I am covered in dragon tattoos and this is soooo cute!
    jackielikestattoos@yahoo.com

  30. MelindaB said... May 24, 2010

    I love the neutral Initial Do all things in love tree!! But the Puff of Love is a very close second!
    melindabyrne@yahoo.com

  31. Delia said... May 24, 2010

    What an awesome sponsor!

    I like the silhouettes about shaping your thoughts that shape who you are.

  32. Carmen said... May 24, 2010

    I am in love with this art! Oh my! It's really hard to choose just one favorite but I think it's the "I will be grateful for this day."

  33. Kelly said... May 24, 2010

    I love the real love stories typewriter print. It's so adorable.

    moodykelly(at)gmail(dot)com

  34. bdaiss said... May 24, 2010

    So many cute things! The green I Love You print is calling to me!

  35. Elisa said... May 24, 2010

    OMGosh, I LOVE the I heart kitchens set... they are so adorable and I would LOVE to have them. Hmm... too bad Mother's Day is long gone. Father's Day??? :)

  36. Emily said... May 24, 2010

    It is hard to pick just one. I love them all but I think my favorite is "I will be grateful for this day"

    hutchyhutch87(at)yahoo(dot)com

  37. Jodi Ulschmid said... May 24, 2010

    Great shop and fun package to open for sure! I would pick the same love print you did. So fun!!!

    enduringarts@gmail.com

  38. honeyflowerbeads said... May 25, 2010

    They are all so beautiful. The colors and style are perfect and unique. I wish my whole house was covered wall to wall with every single on the these prints <3

    This is my favorite:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/46403676/soar-with-your-own-wings

  39. other-option said... May 25, 2010

    I really like the hope is only - in blue.
    - Danielle
    other-option AT hotmail DOT com

  40. christina said... May 25, 2010

    i love the LOVE print! LOVE it.

  41. leardonsbelle said... May 25, 2010

    I love all of the cooking up love series. So many beautiful options!

  42. Hilary said... May 25, 2010

    she is one of my favorites. I love " remember happiness." So cheery and cute.

  43. q-bella said... May 25, 2010

    I love her work! I've been wanting her house picture for a while now.

  44. Alice said... May 25, 2010

    I like I will be grateful for this day.

  45. Suz said... May 25, 2010

    WOW! I love these prints. If I have to pick just one, it would be REAL LOVE STORIES since it celebrates my love of old typewriters and the love I share with my husband (not in that order!) Thank you for sharing this etsy site with me.

  46. Diana said... May 26, 2010

    wash cycle. it's not easy finding art for one of the busiest rooms in the house... it would make trips to the w/d a little more enjoyable!

  47. Anne said... May 26, 2010

    I really like wash cycle..but then I saw the print "I will be grateful for this day". I think I need that as a reminder. thanks for the chance.
    annemolino at hotmail dot com

  48. Ľubaša said... May 26, 2010

    I have enjoyed watching all prints in the shop. I would choose "the butterflies are free" or I will be grateful for this day. thanks
    lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

  49. Claude said... May 26, 2010

    What a great shop! I've added it to my favorites! I think I would choose "I measure my life in coffee spoons", it's super sweet and would look great in my kitchen!
    claudecampeau@videotron.ca

  50. Beverly said... May 26, 2010

    How do you choose????? I love the love that built a home and that little bicycle is so cute!

    Thanks! bevwalks@aol.com

  51. Natalie Jane said... May 26, 2010

    I really like the we make a happy family- Limited edition.

  52. ificould said... May 26, 2010

    So many beautiful choices! I really love Roses Among Us.
    Missy

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