Christopher Heyerdahl Photoshoot and Website

michelle'swork — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:32:22 +0000

Okay… really excited to share this with everyone….

I had the opportunity to work with Christopher Heyerdahl on an identity design project this past month. You may know him from the Twilight saga, HBO’s True Blood, or AMC’s Hell on Wheels!

Here’s a sneak-peek of the NEW Christopher Heyerdahl website. The official launch will be coming soon – hopefully within the next couple of weeks! I’ll be sure to post here to let everyone know.

Aaaaand finally here is the photoshoot we put together. Christopher was really SUCH a joy to work with. I don’t really think I could find enough good things to say about him. Be sure to catch him Sunday nights at 10/9c on AMC’s Hell on Wheels where he plays good guy (er… bad guy??) Sheriff Swede. Also, find him as a new regular on HBO’s True Blood which premieres this upcoming June 2012!! And go rent the Twilight Saga…. seriously. He did a quick imitation of his Volturi character and I almost died. Haha

Christopher Heyerdahl: Portrait of a Man, Vampire & Sheriff

Photography and Design by Michelleswork

On-Site Assistant: Meredith Ambruso

With Love,

From Los Angeles, CA

Michelleswork featured on Martha Stewart!!!

michelle'swork — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:12:09 +0000

Hi everyone! Just stumbled upon this really, really great news that has actually been up since JANUARY. But I had absolutely no flippin’ idea.

The Michelleswork Minerals Print was featured on MarthaStewart.com as #4 on her “On Trend” list! Sooo great! I can’t believe I had NO CLUE about this for THREEEE MOOONNNTTHHHSSSSS. Here’s the link http://ourfinds.marthastewart.com/2012/01/11/on-trend-minerals/

There has been a super super HUGE pouring of incoming emails, asking about whether or not I will be printing these directly since UO has sold out. YESYESYES I WILL BE PRINTING WITHIN THE NEXT MONTH!! If you want your name on the waiting list, please email me at MichelleBandach@gmail.com with your name and number of posters desired. I will be emailing everyone on the list once I have them in my hands.

Big yay!!!

Now time to celebrate.

Clay Safari

michelle'swork — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:03:04 +0000

Gaaahhh so I made these a few months ago, but have been slacking on keeping my blog updated. Considering making some of these to sell… maybe! I made them on a whim after I discovered my hidden stash of polymer clay in my home. They are varnished and mounted onto raw eucalyptus slices. So excited with how they turned out!!

I am hoping to really catch up on projects like this, and start sharing some really wonderful stuff from other artists that I support and love very much. I am shooting for a four-post minimum every week starting in April, which will hopefully last through the summer :) Stay tuned!

Seaside Resort Collection!

michelle'swork — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:38:30 +0000

It’s finally ready! After a few weeks of inspiration hunting, raw sketching, and having lots of paint and varnish on my hands, I can now FINALLY say that my brand new necklace collection is available for purchase!

Click on the images below to read fine text — Pick your custom color and custom size, and have your necklace within a week!

Feel free to email me at MichelleBandach@gmail.com with any inquiries, comments or custom-order ideas!!

Enjoy!

Sold Out

michelle'swork — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:47:48 +0000

Oops! It looks like Urban Outfitters has sold out of the Michelleswork Minerals Print !!!! I am currently in the process of looking at new printing options, so I can sell these directly to whoever is interested.

If you would like me to keep you updated about printing, please send me an email at: MichelleBandach@gmail.com

I will do my best to get this covered as soon as possible!

IF YOU ARE AN INTERNATIONAL BUYER: Yes, I DO ship internationally, and I would love to send you one. Please email me with your name and current City/Country. I am able to process international shipping costs faster when I have that info up-front :) Typically, shipping costs run between 10-15 US dollars. Email: MichelleBandach@gmail.com

NEW Jewelry Line is on the way!

michelle'swork — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:01:06 +0000

Excited to announce this new line of Michelleswork Jewelry!! I began working on these pieces a couple weeks ago, inspired by the beautiful weather, springtime and sun-kissed shoulders from hints of summer in the air (really, 84 degrees in early March!). I cant wait for the smell of sunscreen, oversized sun-hats and sandals :)

Custom Silhouettes!

michelle'swork — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:24:00 +0000

Over the past month, I have been having a wonderful response to these hand-drawn silhouettes of my friends Katie and Mason after I designed their engagement cards – so I decided to start selling the custom work on my page!

Each head is $60 (animals too!!) — and save on a bundle price of $200 for any family of 4 silhouettes.

Turnaround for these is guaranteed within 2 weeks, and I require a 180KB+ size profile photo of EACH head (so that I am able to recreate details, and ensure that each silhouette comes out looking like the real-thing!) These pieces are all completely %100 hand-drawn and are made with lots of love and care. Final product will be sent over as a large formatted digital jpeg so that you are able to print, re-print, send, post and use your silhouettes for whatever you want! There IS an option available for those of you who want a physical, painted or drawn silhouette – but we would need to discuss the type of canvas/paper, size and color of what you’re looking for, before I begin working!!

You can email me at: MichelleBandach@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or orders.

These make GREAT gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, engagements, graduations — really ANY special occasion!

Instagram!

michelle'swork — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:10:28 +0000

Michelleswork: The New Look of 2012!

michelle'swork — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:35:49 +0000

No better way to celebrate the new year than by revamping my logo, and updating my blog! Hope the changes find you well :) I love the new look!

Creme Brulee

michelle'swork — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:14:32 +0000

Gem, Rock and Mineral Society of Los Angeles California

michelle'swork — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:30:48 +0000

The society doesnt actually exist… unfortunately. But the prospect of one, gave me a good enough inspiration to create a logo for it (also, after researching local rockhounding locations for 3 hours today) Maybe someday?

The Michelleswork Holiday Sale Begins!! :: Part 1

michelle'swork — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:45:07 +0000

I will be releasing 3 PARTS to this holiday sale. One part per week!

I have been creating my own necklaces for the past 5 years, and am SO excited to finally have created a collection that I can give away!!! I would like to mention that ALL the materials I use in my jewelry are entirely unique, vintage and are found at local estate sales — including the chains. The .22 caliber bullet casings were found buried in the sand on the shores of Sardis Lake in the wonderful state of Mississippi. The Moroccan coral is sourced from 1970′s vintage jewelry (I do not support coral aquaculture and farming), and all vintage jewelry boxes are recycled.

These pieces will be shipped (or given, if you live locally) in the box they are photographed with. They will be individually wrapped with beautiful ribbon and a makers note. I hope you will enjoy wearing these pieces, as much as I have enjoyed collecting, creating, and boxing them.

In Love,

Michelleswork

CLICK ON THE IMAGES TO SEE A LARGER, READABLE VERSION

Michelleswork Thanksgiving Meal

michelle'swork — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:00:04 +0000

After I made the recipe page for my pumpkin cheesecake… I REALLY couldnt help but photograph our entire thanksgiving meal and create a spread for it.

Click on the images to see a larger version.

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe

michelle'swork — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:03:29 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving!

Couldn’t help but photograph this beauty after I stayed up until 1230am baking last night.

Click on the image to see a larger, readable version of the image and recipe :)

Michelleswork Holiday Sale – Coming Soon!

michelle'swork — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:26:59 +0000

I am really excited to announce that Michelleswork will be having a Holiday Sale this year!! There will be handmade jewelry available to purchase, as well as a couple other surprises :) I am working really hard on getting these pieces finished as soon as possible, so that I can get everything posted, priced and packaged!!

IN THE MEANTIME — to kick off the holiday sale, my Minerals Poster is available now on UrbanOutfitters.com

Stay posted :)