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| Indie Fashion Revival |
| Revival Ink. Reviving the art of indie fashion, one shirt at a time. I am a Seattle graphic designer who screen prints my artwork on all kinds of apparel. This blog is a place to share my ideas on fashion, art, design, being earth friendly, my love for tees, and more! |
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| Huge Easter Sale on All Apparel at Revival Ink! |
| 2008-05-08 12:33:56 |
Huge Easter Sale at Revival Ink March 20th –April 1stVisit my Etsy store now, for the best deals on hand-printed apparel, graphic tees, and wearable art! Sweatshop free, organic, and unique. All green items are still $10 off. All hoodies $5 off. All scarves on sale for $5 each. As always, shipping is only $5. revivalink.etsy.comHappy Easter!
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| St. Patrick's Day SALE! |
| 2008-05-08 12:33:29 |
St. Patty's day special. Everything green in my Etsy store is only $18 today only! revivalink.etsy.com
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| Revival Ink ad in Next Week's Stranger! |
| 2008-05-08 12:33:08 |
Hey there Seattle People! Look for my Revival Ink ad in next week's Stranger Newspaper. It's the special Fashion Issue, with a full color pull-out inside. My ad will be in the pull-out section. I am so excited! Get your copy April 17th-24th.
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| Northwest Womens Show This Weekend! |
| 2008-05-08 12:32:21 |
I hope to see all you fabulous Seattle women at the Northwest Womens Show this weekend at the Quest Field Events Center. The show goes all day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I recommend going on Sunday, for the fashion show where I’ll be introducing Revival Ink’s new Spring styles. There are tons of activities planned for all 3 days, and admission is only 14 dollars for all day. Enjoy music, freebies, prizes, food, meeting famous people, and more! Look for Revival Ink in the Living and Eating Green Expo with the Urban Fashion Network.For info visit the website: nwwomenshow.com
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| Sam Trout makes today's favorite tee |
| 2008-05-08 12:31:53 |
Crane in Flight by Sam Trout is my favorite tee today. The elegant design features a subtle full body print reminiscent of ocean waves while the flowers wrap around the body and onto the back. The shirt has a nice fit too. Sam is an illustrator who lives and works in Seattle. You can find him at I Heart Rummage every month, and I will be sharing a booth with him at Bumbershoot. You can buy Sam Trout's clothing in Bouncing Wall, a Queen Anne boutique that also carries Revival Ink's apparel. To check out his website, and order online visit: www.samtrout.com
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| This Tee Rocks! |
| 2008-05-08 12:31:33 |
Sadly, it won't fit me because it only comes in kids sizes... I want one anyway though. This Tiger tee is out of control! Rustic is the new black-leather-and-chrome! It's true--the newest last word in modernism and best way to show that you're on the cutting edge of design is with animal-printed pillows and T-shirts from Fauna. And by "animal-printed," we don't mean zebra-striped and leopard-spotted; we mean actually displaying zebras and leopards, among many other animals, in sepia-flavored prints. Everything's printed by hand on organic cotton, the T-shirts are soft, and the pillows are interestingly shaped. Fauna: bringing the outside in in a brand-new way. Check out all of Fauna's tees at Design Public.
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| Revival Ink Featured On Cruelty Free Etsyians |
| 2008-05-08 12:30:34 |
I am so happy, today I am being featured on the Cruelty Free Etsyians blog. Here is the link to read my interview: Revival Ink is Cruelty free! Being earth friendly and animal cruelty free is a very important part of my company. to find out more about my earth friendly practices visit revivalink.com/ecofriendly Happy Tuesday,-Tara
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| New Graphic Design in China |
| 2008-05-08 12:28:45 |
With the Olympics in China approaching and current exhibitions about Chinese art, we are asking once again: what’s happening now in the country where, until a decade or two ago, graphic design and illustration were the preserve of the propagandists. And more importantly, where can we see the fresh, hot stuff that the kids are turning out? Until now, they post it mostly online on their blogs, under the radar for a lot of galleries. However, last year, we showed you the exciting new photography in China. Now the same publisher, 3030, has another work of love for you: New Graphic Design In China. For that, Hong Kong-based editor Javin Mo of Milkxhake has gathered thirty Chinese graphic desi...
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| Check Out This Rug At Design Public |
| 2008-05-06 12:12:06 |
Design Public has some of the greatest home accessories I've seen. I recommend following them at Stylehive, so you can stay updated with their newest posts. That's how I discovered this very artistic and stylish rug. Check it out here:Twinkle Living Midnight Rug in Grey - rug - home accent Stylehive BM 356992
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| Today's favorite Etsy Item |
| 2008-05-01 17:47:23 |
I saw this item on Etsy’s showcase today, and I was amazed. It’s the most beautiful necklace I have seen in awhile. This very unique vintage octopus with a 16 inch steel chain will certainly turn some heads. I like the pendant’s size too, not too big, but not too small to see the detail. If you crave more vintage stamped charms like these, check out Ragtrader’s Etsy store. You won’t be disappointed.
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| IrateMonkey Tees! |
| 2008-04-30 15:41:01 |
Just a teaser for one of my favorites on IrateMonkey. IrateMonkey is like Threadless for Facebook. You can vote for, submit, and buy the tees once you install this application on your Facebook page. Check it out here. Who knows? Maybe I’ll submit a design too.
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| Hot Shipoopi Nights With Modern Dog |
| 2008-04-24 17:27:19 |
Last night I went to the 21st anniversary party for Modern Dog Design Company. We also celebrated the release of their book "Modern Dog: 20 Years of Poster Art". I had a great time, and caught up with a lot of old friends there. Modern Dog is an amazing Seattle design company, who has inspired me for years. Their punk-rock, yet refined, design style has been successfully applied to many big clients like Coke a Cola, the NBA, and Blue Q products. The 2 founders of Modern Dog: Mike Strassburger, and Robynne Raye teach design classes at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. They have been great mentors for me, and many others. In fact, it was during my internship at Modern dog that I decided to start my own business: Revival Ink Apparel. The 3rd member of Modern Dog, Rob Zweibel, was a clas...
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| Slow Shirts Is Having a Sale! |
| 2008-04-22 17:05:26 |
One of my favorite t-shirt printers is Slow Shirts, based right here in Washington. I have met the 2 artists who make the art, and hand print these shirts. They are very cool people, down to earth and friendly. I think they will be vending at the Seattle Fremont Sunday market with me when the weather gets warmer. The ski lift shirt below is one of my favorites. They are having a big sale right now in their Etsy shop, with hoodies marked down to only $25! I recommend getting one before they’re gone.
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| Designgive Pre-Summer Sale |
| 2008-04-22 17:05:01 |
Designgive Pre-Summer Sale. Sweet tees for cheaper than usual. Designgive is offering all products for 20% less. No codes needed discount will be applied automatically at checkout. This is one of my favorite shirts by them, very cool!
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| Just For Fun, Strange History Lesson |
| 2008-04-16 17:32:21 |
Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860 John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.Both Presidents were shot in the headNow it gets really weird.Lincoln's secretary was named Kennedy.Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln.Both were assassinated by Southerners.Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson.Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908. John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was s born in 1839.Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1...
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| Today's Favorite Etsy Item! |
| 2008-04-11 12:02:04 |
Today's favorite Etsy item is the Fighting Birds Tee by 1AEON. I like the color and punk rock nature of the black print. 1AEON, the New York based company started printing shirts in 2004 and became very popular with the one-of-a-kind, multi layered hand silkscreened, colorful tees, not to mention they are mostly glow in the dark. You can find 1AEON items (t-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, scarfs) in several stores from NY to Tokyo. 1AEON's style is inspired by mythological and futuristic imagery.The company came up with a simplified single print series, with more affordable prices, so the shirts are available to more customers and open for re-order. Check out more of 1AEON’s items at their Etsy shop: 1AEON.etsy.com
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| Today's Favorite Etsy Item - 4/9 |
| 2008-04-11 12:01:39 |
Today’s favorite Etsy item is the Forever Young Long Dress by Gaia Conceptions. This is the most beautiful, and comfortable dress I've seen in awhile. It’s made from local organic cotton. If you don’t know how soft organic cotton is compared to regular cotton, well you need to try it. Not only is it better for our environment, but the quality and softness of organic cotton and bamboo fabrics cannot be beat. Gaia Conceptions specializes in making clothing from the finest earth friendly fabrics, and natural dyes. To find out more about their process, check out their Etsy profile . To find out more about the Forever Young Long Dress, check it out it’s Etsy listing
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| Today's favorite tee is Devitomon! |
| 2008-04-11 12:01:04 |
Wow, this shirt is so awesome. I couldn't help but laugh at it. It's Danny Devito as a Pokemon. I never knew how incomplete my wardrobe was until I found out I don't have this shirt. Check out more cool art and shirts by the artist Brandon Bird at www.brandonbird.com
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| Favorite Etsy Item This Week |
| 2008-04-04 15:17:03 |
My Favorite Etsy item this week is this Ride in the Rain Tee by Supastarr. I love the simple graphic, and the tone on tone color combination. It's made by another eco-friendly printer, who also runs a fair trade coffee shop. Can't beat that! Check out the Etsy item listing here:Ride in the Rain Tee
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| I love this idea! |
| 2008-04-04 15:15:07 |
Check out this cool design from the Red Dot Design Awards. It's a backpack cooler with style. Too bad it's just a prototype for now. When they start making these, I'll be first in line to get one.
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| Eastpak Gets Artsy! |
| 2008-04-04 15:14:10 |
Eastpak has been sponsoring artists, and traveling around doing art installations. Check it out all the cool art here: theramiro.com/eastpak. These 2 bags were my favorite, I totally want one.
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| Think All Sustainable Furniture Looks The Same? |
| 2008-04-03 14:45:08 |
Think again! Check out these awesome furniture designs from Because We Can My favorite is the conference table and chairs they made for Comic Debris. I would love to have this in my dining room. Check out their online store where you can order you own earth friendly furniture made from recycled and sustainable wood sources. (The squirrel table pictured is my favorite in the store). All the furniture comes flat packed, and assembles without any tools. The furniture actually fits together like a very simple puzzle. How do they make these awesome functional works of art? By laying it out in Auto CAD, and transferring the files to their C&C router. The router cuts the wood following the information in the CAD file with great precision. Now that’s genius.
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| Upcoming Revival Ink Events |
| 2008-04-01 02:34:42 |
March 2nd - I Heart Rummage Seattle's longest running cutting edge urban craft experience!Now in our new location: Chop Suey in capitol hill. IHR features 40 of Seattle's most innovative indie designers and urban crafters. Be sure to stop by March 2nd and shop the best variety of urban crafts, try out the new Chop Suey eats, and hear our own DJ Huggy, spin his tracks!Special guest for March is Urban Fashion Network. IHR always has the latest and greatest in urban crafts!The first Sunday of most every month from 12-4pm Location:Chop Suey1325 E. Madison, Seattle, WAMarch 28-30th - Northwest Womens Show Revival Ink will be at the NW womens show in the Living Green Expo. at Qwest Field Event Center. Hope to see you there!As always, I will also be at the Fremont Market every Sunday from 10am-4pm. Stop by, say hi, and peruse my $12 sale bin.
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| Say good bye to the Ruffle Dandy Tee! |
| 2008-04-01 02:28:16 |
Well, it's had a good run, but I am sorry to say that the Dandy Tee is being discontinued. This is because American Apparel has discontinued the poofy sleeve shirt that I have been printing the design on. This item has been very popular, so it makes me sad to do this. Currently, I only have 5 left: 1 med, 2 large, and 2 XL. So if you would like to be one of the lucky few to snatch these up, visit my Etsy store, or click on the image below to purchase soon... I do have plans to do the dandy print on a short sleeve hoodie for the summer, so stay tuned.
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| New Items Available in Larger Womens Sizes! |
| 2008-04-01 02:28:05 |
You ask, and you shall receive! Due to recent inquires for larger sizes, Revival Ink now carries the Tree lungs Tee, Dandy Tee, and Seahorse Hoodie in larger womens sizes. Revival Ink realizes the importance of carrying items to fit all shapes, and sizes. So now, in addition to the unisex sizes that run larger, you can also order womens sizes XL, 2XL, and 3XL for these 3 new items.
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| Still have a couple Dandy Tees left! |
| 2008-04-01 02:27:53 |
I recounted my inventory, and I still have these Dandy Tees left:2 Medium teal1 Large Teal2 XL SangriaSnatch these up before they're gone!See the post below for links and photo.
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| Sweet Trendy Flinstones! |
| 2008-04-01 02:23:06 |
I know they wouldn't exactly fit in with the rest of my furniture, but I love these bookcases. If I had my own brick and mortar clothing store, I would definitely put these in it. Swedish designers Smånsk showed a prototype of their Skew bookcase at the Greenhouse young designers showcase at the Stockholm Furniture Fair last month. The bookcase consists of identical modular components that are stacked facing alternate directions to create sloping shelves. Sloping shelves mean you do not have to arrange the shelves in various heights as with ordinary bookcases. There are room for binders at the high end of each shelve and pocket books at the low end. All parts of the bookcase are identical. To assemble it you just rotate the parts and place them on top of each other. The identical parts provides easy manufacturing as well. Smånsk are currently seeking an appropriate manufacturer for the design.
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