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		<title>Russell &#8220;Brands&#8221; Rolling Stone with Sharpie</title>
		<link>http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/06/russell-brands-rolling-stone-with-sharpie/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:29:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you ever find yourself wondering what kind of permanent marker Russell Brand prefers to sign autographs with? Maybe even pose with from time to time?  Trust me, this is a completely normal question and perhaps even one that takes priority &#8230; <a href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/06/russell-brands-rolling-stone-with-sharpie/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you ever find yourself wondering what kind of permanent marker Russell Brand prefers to sign autographs with? Maybe even pose with from time to time?  Trust me, this is a completely normal question and perhaps even one that takes priority over other important questions on your mind, such as, &#8220;What&#8217;s for dinner?&#8221;  &#8220;Is that essay test tomorrow?&#8221; or &#8221;Was it my turn to pick Billy up from practice?&#8221; </p>
<p>Lucky for you, I&#8217;ve got plenty of time to peruse the magazine stands and make your life a bit easier&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="www.rollingstone.com"></a>The current issue of <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com">Rolling Stone Magazine</a>, (featuring Jay-Z on the front cover) shows <em>Get Him to the Greek</em> star, Russell Brand posing with a <a href="http://www.sharpie.com/enUS/Product/Sharpie_Fine_Point_Permanent_Marker.html">black Fine Point Sharpie marker</a> in hand, along with an autographed copy of his very own cover issue!</p>
<div id="attachment_4288" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 586px"><a href="www.rollingstone.com"><img class="size-large wp-image-4288" title="Russell Brand Rolling Stone" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Russell-Brand-Rolling-Stone-576x647.jpg" alt="" width="576" height="647" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">*sigh* And now you may return to your other inquiries. </p></div>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">Have you <a href="http://www.sharpieuncapped.com">UNCAPPED </a>today?</h4>
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		<title>Congratulations Chicago Blackhawks!</title>
		<link>http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/06/congratulations-chicago-blackhawks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:48:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[*I recommend playing the video below as you read this post for the full effect. CONGRATULATIONS Chicago Blackhawks!!  The Blackhawks defeated the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night to win the Stanley Cup Finals in Game 6, the first championship for Chicago &#8230; <a href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/06/congratulations-chicago-blackhawks/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;">*I recommend playing the video below as you read this post for the full effect.</div>
<div id="attachment_4278" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 586px"><a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/ct-spt-0610-blackhawks-flyers-chicago20100609,0,947078.story"><img class="size-large wp-image-4278  " title="Blackhawks win" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blackhawks-win-576x384.jpg" alt="" width="576" height="384" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Chicago Blackhawks WIN Stanley Cup Finals</p></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">CONGRATULATIONS Chicago Blackhawks!!</span></h2>
<p> The Blackhawks defeated the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night to win the Stanley Cup Finals in Game 6, the first championship for Chicago since 1961.  Patrick Kane sneaked the puck past Michael Leighton lifting the Hawks into a 4-3 overtime win!  What an awesome victory for such an stellar team!  Way to Go Hawks!!!   </p>
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		<title>And The Winners Are&#8230;.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We recently asked fans of Sharpie to send in random acts of self-expression to @SharpieSusan on Twitter for the chance to win a Sharpie prize back! Well, you&#8217;ve tweeted your &#8220;Random Acts&#8221; and after an overwhelming response of creativity, awkward gestures, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/06/and-the-winners-are/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We recently asked fans of Sharpie to send in <a href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/05/tweet-a-random-act-of-self-expression-you-could-win/">random acts of self-expression </a>to <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sharpiesusan">@SharpieSusan</a> on <a href="http://www.twitter.com">Twitter </a>for the chance to win a Sharpie prize back! Well, you&#8217;ve tweeted your &#8220;Random Acts&#8221; and after an overwhelming response of creativity, awkward gestures, hilarity, art, talent, flexibility and then some, I am happy to announce the winners of Sharpie&#8217;s &#8220;Random Act of Self-Expression&#8221; contest.  This was such a fun contest for us to judge as we watched the self-expression pour in, so thank you for participating and sharing a little piece of yourselves with us!   Now enough jibber-jabber, let&#8217;s get to what you came for&#8230;.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000000;">The winners of the &#8220;Random Acts of Self-Expression&#8221; contest:</span></h4>
<div id="attachment_4241" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4241" title="articleAimee" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/articleAimee-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@articleAimee</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4242" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4242" title="auroraza" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/auroraza-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@Auroraza</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4243" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 235px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4243" title="Batty_Kari" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Batty_Kari-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@Batty_Kari</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4244" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4244" title="blondieKahailz" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blondieKahailz-300x226.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="226" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@blondieKahailz</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_4245" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 235px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4245 " title="ChrisSpencer 4" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ChrisSpencer-4-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@ChrisISpencer</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4246" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4246" title="CourtneyERose" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/CourtneyERose-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@CourtneyERose</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4247" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4247" title="cre8tivwoman" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/cre8tivwoman-300x241.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="241" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@cre8tivwoman</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4248" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4248" title="drenessness" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/drenessness-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@drenessness</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4249" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4249" title="Eliseisawesome" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Eliseisawesome-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@Eliseisawesome</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4250" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4250" title="EpicRave" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/EpicRave-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@EpicRave</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4251" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4251" title="ErikRicard" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ErikRicard-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@ErikRicard</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4254" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 235px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4254" title="GemmaBeads" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/GemmaBeads-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@GemmaBeads</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4253" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 180px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4253" title="jerrydoes" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/jerrydoes-170x300.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@jerrydoes</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4255" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 235px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4255" title="joespinstriping" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/joespinstriping-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@joespinstriping</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4256" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 235px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4256" title="kevthemetz" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/kevthemetz-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@kevthemetz</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4257" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4257" title="lalamegan" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/lalamegan-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@lalamegan</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4258" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4258" title="MaryIrene" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MaryIrene-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@MaryIrene</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4259" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4259" title="newmarketfair" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/newmarketfair-300x182.png" alt="" width="300" height="182" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@NewMarketFair</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4260" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 235px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4260" title="ohno_itsalice" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ohno_itsalice-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@ohno_itsalice</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4261" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4261" title="shes_blank" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/shes_blank-300x209.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="209" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@shes_blank</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_4268" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4268" title="Smashly" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Smashly1-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><p class="wp-caption-text">@Smashly</p></div>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;">Congrats to the winners!</span>  </span></h4>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">If you are listed above to claim your Sharpie prize pack please email me at <a href="mailto:Whitney.Kelly@Sanford.com">Whitney.Kelly@Sanford.com</a> with your name and shipping address and your prize will be sent out in no time!</h5>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4263" title="Sharpie Uncapped High Res logo" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Sharpie-Uncapped-High-Res-logo-300x140.jpg" alt="" width="142" height="62" /></span></h3>
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		<title>Meet the 2010 Sharpie Squad!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Introducing the 2010 Sharpie Squad! (cue music: &#8221;Eye of the Tiger&#8220;).  With a fusion of innovative, resourceful and unique talent, the Sharpie Squad, in its second year, aims to inspire people around the globe to “Uncap What’s Inside” and get creative with &#8230; <a href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/04/meet-the-2010-sharpie-squad/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Introducing the 2010 Sharpie Squad! (cue music: &#8221;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgSMxY6asoE&amp;feature=player_embedded">Eye of the Tiger</a>&#8220;).  With a fusion of innovative, resourceful and unique talent, the Sharpie Squad, in its second year, aims to inspire people around the globe to “Uncap What’s Inside” and get creative with Sharpie markers. </p>
<p>Showcasing inventive and inspiring ideas from some of Sharpie’s most passionate fans, this year’s Sharpie Squad is comprised of 20 bloggers, artists, fashionistas and creative gurus.  As Sharpie ambassadors, Squad members get the exclusive inside scoop into the world of Sharpie.  They will also be among the first to learn about promotions and campaigns and will receive all of the latest and greatest Sharpie innovations before they hit stores.  Each member will collect some sweet Sharpie swag throughout the year, including t-shirts, personalized Sharpie markers and one-of-a-kind Sharpie avatars designed in their likenesses to use on their own social media sites.</p>
<p>As we are so passionate about the talent this group has to offer, we’ll be shining the spotlight on each individual Squad member throughout 2010 on our own social media sites, so keep an eye out on <a href="http://sharpieuncapped.com/default.aspx">Sharpie Uncapped</a>, <a href="http://facebook.com/Sharpie">Facebook</a>, and right here on the <a href="http://blog.sharpie.com">Sharpie Blog</a>.  You can also stay up to date on all things Sharpie via Twitter with <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sharpiesusan">SharpieSusan </a>&amp; <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SharpieWhit">SharpieWhit</a>.</p>
<h5><span style="color: #000000;">Get to know the Sharpie Squad!</span></h5>
<p><a href="www.shoplaurakelly.com "></a></p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-3951 alignleft" title="Domesek" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Domesek.jpg" alt="" width="152" height="169" />Though brand new to the Sharpie Squad this year, you may recognize this next member as she was a brilliant asset to Sharpie during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC last fall at our DIY Sharpie Bar!  </p>
<p><strong>Erica Domesek</strong> is a distinguished lifestyle, design and style expert, living and creating in New York City.  She is also the founder of the innovative DIY brand <a href="http://www.psimadethis.com">“PS-I Made This…” </a>With a keen eye and ability to make everything from fashion accessories, home décor accents and provide a vision for creative soirees, Erica’s work has been featured in publications such as <em>Teen Vogue, Glamour, Vogue Nippon, Domino, GQ</em>, among others.   She has styled and designed campaigns for international brands such as Kate Spade, Tumi, J.Crew, Anthropologie, Roxy, Sigerson Morrison, and True Religion, Helmut Lang, and has hosted Alloy Entertainment’s Teen.com TV’s Craft Club.</p>
<p>Follow Erica on <a href="http://twitter.com/psimadethis ">Twitter</a>. Fan her on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/PS-I-made-this/71732171142 ">Facebook</a>. See all the DIY inspirations from <a href="http://www.psimadethis.com">P.S. &#8211; I made this&#8230;</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-3952 alignleft" title="Moore" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Moore.jpg" alt="" width="144" height="150" />Erin Moore</strong> of <a href="http://www.thingsmomslike.com/">Things Moms Like</a>, a popular review and giveaway blog, is the mother of two (7 and 14).  A 2009 Sharpie Squad veteran, back for more in 2010, Erin has worked as an event planner as well as a promoter.  She frequently speaks at parenting conferences all over the country and loves to travel!  Erin enjoys offering fun contests and honest reviews to parents everywhere with her blog.  And Hello?!! Of course she uses Sharpies on a daily basis!</p>
<p>Erin is on <a href="http://twitter.com/thingsmomslike ">Twitter </a>and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Things-Moms-Like/167274700572 ">Facebook</a>!  <a href="http://thingsmomslike.com/">ThingsMomsLike.com</a> </p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-3953 alignleft" title="Man One" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Man-One.jpg" alt="" width="152" height="166" />Alex Poli</strong>, better known as<strong> <a href="http://manone.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Man One</span></a><span style="color: #ff0000;">,</span></strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"> </span>is a leading urban muralist and artist.  Involved with the Graffiti Art movement since 1987, Man One began his artistic journey in the streets of Los Angeles tagging and leaving his trademark of bold, colorful aerosol strokes, in search of his artistic purpose. He may be new to the Sharpie Squad in 2010, but his artwork has already been showcased in over 40 group exhibitions domestically and internationally, 10 solo exhibits, and displayed at several museums and high profile galleries, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, The Getty, Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in Santa Ana, and Parco Museum in Tokyo. </p>
<p>Commercially, Man One&#8217;s commissions include murals, designs and concepts for MTV, Coca-Cola, Adidas, Sony, Ubisoft to name a few, as well as scenic visuals for feature films, music videos and TV commercials and ads for Microsoft, Target and Ford. His artwork has been profiled and featured in a number of international magazines, newspapers and books including the <em>Washington Post</em> and <em>New York Magazine</em>. He also owns and runs Crewest, the only L.A.-based gallery dedicated to the upliftment of Graffiti Art.</p>
<p>Man One is on <a href="http://twitter.com/Crewest">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/manone">Facebook</a>.  <a href="http://manone.com/">Get more Man! </a></p>
<p><strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-3954 alignleft" title="Lesney" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Lesney-300x297.jpg" alt="" width="146" height="147" />Kristin Lesney</strong> is the mother to Kai, 5, and Brooklin, 1.  She’s a busy full-time college student living in Oregon and a veteran Sharpie Squad member, returning for her second year!  Kristin chronicles the daily life of just another Ordinary Mom.  Kristin is the owner of <a href="http://kailasmommy.blogspot.com/">Our Ordinary Life</a>, a blog where she talks about her journey through life as a mom and college student. She enjoys keeping it real and always has an opinion about something!  Kristin shares what her family finds useful and if she doesn&#8217;t seem busy enough, she also involves herself in several projects around the blogpshere. She&#8217;s one of Frito Lay’s Fab 15 moms as well as a Frigidare Test Drive Mom.</p>
<p>Catch up with Kristin on <a href="http://twitter.com/ourordinarylife">Twitter</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lesney">Facebook</a> and take a peak at her extraordinary website, <a href="http://www.ourordinarylife.com/">Our Ordinary Life</a>.</p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-3968 alignleft" title="Ellet" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Ellet.jpg" alt="" width="131" height="139" />Linda Ellett</strong> is a professional artist who specializes in decorating pottery with Sharpie markers!  Residing in upstate New York, this new Sharpie Squad member is celebrating 31 years of extraordinary tile-making with her shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lesperancetile">L&#8217;esperance Tile Works </a>found on Etsy.   Every one of Ellett&#8217;s tiles is handmade and hand-glazed in her upstate New York studios.</p>
<p>Find out more about Linda through <a href=" http://twitter.com/lesperancetile">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lesperancetile">Facebook </a>and visit the amazing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lesperancetile">L&#8217;esperance Tile Works</a>.</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-3955 alignleft" title="Ingrassia" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Ingrassia.jpg" alt="" width="144" height="158" /></p>
<p>Brand new in 2010 to the Sharpie Squad, <strong>Corine Ingrassia</strong> is a suburban stay-at-home mom of two &#8212; a boy, 4, and a girl, 1.  Corine blogs from Central New Jersey where she talks with an audience of other<a href="http://www.complicatedmama.com/"> “Complicated Mama’s”</a> who are seeking balance in their full-time, permanent stay-at-home mom jobs. Corine is also a contributing writer for the <a href="http://NYmetropolista.com">NYMetropolista blog </a>and <a href="http://www.nj.com/parenting/">NJ.com/parenting</a>.</p>
<p>Find out what&#8217;s so complicated by chatting with this mama on <a href="http://twitter.com/complicatedMama">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ComplicatedMama">Facebook</a>, and on <a href="http://www.complicatedmama.com/">ComplicatedMama.com</a>.</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-3956 alignleft" title="Nimetz" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Nimetz.jpg" alt="" width="132" height="135" />Welcome back <strong>Jon E. Nimetz</strong>, second year Sharpie Squad member!  Based out of Venice, California, Jon is a producer, marketer, advertising producer, and the talent behind <a href="http://superfineart.com/">SuperFineArt.com</a>.  He is known for his loud personality and passionate style, which he emphasizes through his art. Jon uses a combination of acrylic paint and Sharpie paint markers to create nature-inspired paintings that are both unique and self-expressive.</p>
<p>This Squad member is <a href="http://superfineart.com/">Super Fine</a>! Find him on <a href="http://www.new.facebook.com/jon.e.nimetz">Facebook </a>and <a href="http://twitter.com/superfineart">Twitter </a>too.</p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-3957 alignleft" title="Knerl" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Knerl.jpg" alt="" width="143" height="140" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Linsey Knerl</strong>, the endearing voice behind <a href="http://www.lillepunkin.com/">Lille’ Punkin Reviews </a>, is always on the lookout for the next best thing when it comes to making her life easier.   Who isn&#8217;t, right?! As a free resource for parents and friends of parents, Knerl offers regular, unbiased opinions on a variety of family-friendly items.  This is Linsey’s second year on the Sharpie Squad!  This punkin is a must-have resource when it comes to parenting!</p>
<p>Check out Linsey on <a href="http://twitter.com/LKnerl">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/linsey.knerl">Facebook</a> and her website: <a href="http://www.lillepunkin.com">Lille&#8217;Punkin</a></p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-3958 alignleft" title="Harrison" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Harrison.jpg" alt="" width="124" height="139" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Lauri Harrison</strong> is founder of <a href="http://www.momtobedepot.com/%20">MomToBeDepot.com </a>and is a blogger for several media sites including <em>Working Mother</em> magazine and Examiner.com. Not only is Lauri a second time Sharpie Squad member, she is also the mom of a tot <em>(no, not tater-tots, silly)</em> and a teenager, informing parents about great new products (as well as the classics, eh hem… Sharpie)!</p>
<p>Connect with Lauri on <a href="http://twitter.com/lharrison">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lauriharrison">Facebook</a>. Also be sure to head to the <a href="http://momtobedepot.com/">Depot</a>!</p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-3959 alignleft" title="Boey" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Boey.jpg" alt="" width="139" height="144" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Cheeming Boey</strong> is a California-based artist using Styrofoam cups as his chosen canvas.  With artistic creations that seem to go viral on a weekly basis, this brand new 2010 Squad member uses Sharpie markers to create intricate designs on cups, selling them online at <a href="http://www.iamboey.com">iamboey.com</a>. Boey has attracted tons of attention with his mini masterpieces and has  been featured in the <em>OC Register</em> and maxim.com.</p>
<p>Flip some cups with Boey on <a href=" http://twitter.com/iamboey">Twitter </a>&amp; <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Cheeming-Boey/607214577">Facebook</a>  You&#8217;ve gotta check out <a href="http://iamboey.com/">IAmBoey.com</a>.</p>
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<p><strong><img class="alignleft" title="Kelly" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Kelly-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="149" height="150" />Laura Kelly</strong> is an official Sharpie guru and second year Squad member.  Using Sharpie markers, Laura creates bright, bold and simple designs that uplift the human spirit.  Surrounded by people who share her aspirations to generate joy, happiness and empowerment in a vibrant, organized environment, she fills notebooks with playful Sharpie drawings inspired by everyday images when suddenly, a new collection is born.   Laura currently licenses her work to companies in a variety of industries including gift, stationery, gourmet food and home décor as well as bank products.  She also owns her own wholesale company, <a href="http://www.laurakellydesigns.com/">Laura Kelly Designs</a>, which manufactures stationery products for stores around the country. When she isn’t working on her licensable portfolio, you will find her painting, baking, gardening, playing with clay or making stuff out of recycled stuff.  She is also a active member of the Greeting Card Association, Craft and Hobby Association where she serves on the Trend Team and as a delegate to the National Stationery Show.</p>
<p>Laura&#8217;s <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laura-Kelly/88102752318?ref=ts">Facebook </a>and <a href="http://www.laurakellydesigns.com/">Website</a>. <a href="http://www.lkstationery.com/">Shop Laura Kelly!</a></p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-3960 alignleft" title="Todd" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Todd.jpg" alt="" width="169" height="177" />His second year on the Sharpie Squad,<strong> Travis Todd</strong> creates Sharpie art on everyday objects from lunch boxes to automobiles.  He even carries a Sharpie on his key chain just in case he is overcome with an urge to create “instant art!”  Travis has built a great name for himself &#8211; he is especially renowned in online automotive forums for his amazing Sharpie Art Car creations, one of which was recently featured on <a href="http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Family-Lifestyle/Awesome-Artwork-Made-with-Sharpies.html">womansday.com</a>.  He has developed his own blend of elegant scroll work and graffiti-style art and claims that  people tend to see what they want to see in his artwork.  You can find some of his works on his Flickr page @ <a href="http://www.flickr.com/spdu4ia" target="_blank">www.flickr.com/spdu4ia</a>.</p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/spdu4ia">HERE </a>to see what Travis&#8217; Sharpie Art is all about.</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-3961 alignleft" title="Whittmore" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Whittmore.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="164" />Say hello to <strong>Alli Whitmore</strong>, the brains and beauty behind <a href="http://www.onepearlbutton.com/com">One Pearl Button</a>.  This Sharpie Squad newcomer is an archaeologist and crafter, striving to do something creative everyday!  She blogs about fashion, design, crafts and photography and has had work featured all over the internet as well as in print.  As an archaeologist, Alli is naturally drawn to the history of objects and has a feminine, slightly quirky style which is strongly influenced by the past.  Some of her current loves are crocheted afghans, clothes that are way too big, and Polaroid photography.  And of course, Sharpie markers are considered invaluable tools in her creative arsenal! </p>
<p><a href="http://twitter.com/Alli_Lucy">Tweet </a>with Alli and then check out her website <a href="http://www.onepearlbutton.com/">OnePearlButton.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-3962 alignleft" title="Benson" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Benson.jpg" alt="" width="163" height="169" />Derek Benson</strong> of San Diego, CA takes lunch time to a new level using Sharpie markers.  A second year Sharpie Squad member, Benson uses Sharpie markers to add intricate drawings of cartoons, super heroes, characters and more to his childrens&#8217; brown paper lunch bags &#8211; and he does it every day!  During his lunch breaks, Benson conjures up his unique designs, all which can be seen on his website <a href="http://lunchbagart.tumblr.com/">lunchbagart.tumblr.com</a>.  His drawings have been featured in <em>Parents</em> magazine and can be seen on his <a href="http://lunchbagart.tumblr.com/">Tumblr </a>or via his <a href="http://twitter.com/LunchBagArt">twitter </a>account.</p>
<p>Have lunch with Benson on <a href="http://twitter.com/LunchBagArt">Twitter </a>and <a href="http://lunchbagart.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a>!</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-3969 alignleft" title="Bookstaber" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Bookstaber.jpg" alt="" width="142" height="145" />New to the Sharpie Squad, <strong>Debbie Bookstaber </strong>is editor of <a href="http://www.mamanista.com/">Mamanista.com</a>, a site dedicated to pointing out the fabulously chic and irresistibly practical–shopping, making it easy for the hip mama on a budget to compare products.  Debbie is currently the Director of Strategy at The JAR Group, holds a postion on her local school board as well as gives her time to serving serveal charitable boards. </p>
<p>Follow Mamanista on <a href="http://twitter.com/Mamanista">Twitter</a>, join Debbie on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mamanista/75844041696">Facebook</a>.  take a look around <a href="http://www.mamanista.com/">Mamanista.com </a>&amp; see what fab finds are out there!</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-3963 alignleft" title="Rivard" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Rivard.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="153" /></strong></span><a href="http://markrivardskateboardart.com/home"><strong>Mark Rivard</strong></a> is a well-known skateboard artist, covering a wide variety of genres and designs. Based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Rivard is a returning 2009 Sharpie Squad member, whose work has been seen in exhibitions around the world, including shows in Belgium, Denver, Detroit, Seattle and New York City. Rivard takes his Sharpies with him worldwide, teaching and inspiring through art. </span></p>
<p>Connect with Mark on <a href="http://twitter.com/RivardArt">Twitter </a>&amp; <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1128253503&amp;ref=nf">Facebook</a>.  Ride on down to Mark&#8217;s website <a href="http://markrivardskateboardart.com/">MarkRivardSkateboardArt.com</a>.</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-3964 alignleft" title="Sweet" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Sweet.jpg" alt="" width="147" height="166" />As the creator of <a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/">If it’s Hip, It’s Here</a>,<strong> Laura Sweet</strong> has always had an admiration for art, design and craftsmanship.  Her blog is an outlet to share what she admires as “hip” with her 30,000+ readers every month.  Currently residing in Beverly Hills, Laura has lived and worked in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Detroit and Seattle. Living in these assorted locations has exposed her to a variety of diverse attitudes, styles and values. For more than 20 years, Laura has been on the creative side of the TV and print advertising business. She has produced work on several major accounts from luxury cars to IKEA. Laura holds degrees in both Fine Art and Art History from UC Berkeley. She also has a degree in Advertising from Pasadena’s Art Center College of Design, where she was an instructor for eight years.  This is Laura’s first year as a Sharpie Squad member!</p>
<p>Get a quick hip from Laura on <a href="http://twitter.com/lauralsweet">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lauralsweet">Facebook</a>.  Satisfy your Sweet tooth at <a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/">If It&#8217;s Hip It&#8217;s Here</a></p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-3965 alignleft" title="Agar" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Agar.jpg" alt="" width="166" height="186" />Hanna Agar</strong> is a 2009 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography and a minor in Spanish.  For the past few years, she has been creating a lot of artwork involving the use of recycled paper to create sets, costumes, and props that then are photographed.  A returning member of the Sharpie Squad, Hanna uncaps her Sharpies all over the paper with her camera on an interval timer so that she can photograph the whole process.  She considers her work “documented performance art.”  In addition to her love of Sharpie markers, Hanna currently works as a studio photographer doing assignments for <em>Volume One</em> Magazine (an arts and culture magazine in Eau Claire, Wis.) as well as some freelance work. Hanna has recently returned from Southern India where she was working as a product designer for the women’s organization, “Blue Mango.”</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hannaagar.com">Check out Hanna&#8217;s work! </a>She has a wonderful section on her website dedicated to Sharpie!</p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-3966 alignleft" title="Buchler" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Buchler.jpg" alt="" width="149" height="160" />Tali Buchlar</strong>, a fresh face to the 2010 Sharpie Squad, is a stay-at-home mom, raising her kids in the most creative way she can.  A mother of two girls and blogger of  <a href="http://www.growingupcreative.com/">www.growingupcreative.com</a>, Tali shares her experiences and research about raising her girls to be innovative and imaginative.  Upon graduating from Massachusetts College of Art from the Department of Architecture, she gained four years of training at an innovative architecture firm. Since then, she has opened her own firm with Kristen Giannattasio in Watertown, Massachusetts.  Tali recently moved back to Israel from Santa Monica, CA.</p>
<p>Learn more about Tali &amp; <a href="http://www.growingupcreative.com/">Growing Up Creative</a>.  <a href="http://www.twitter.com/talibuchler">Tweet </a>with her and check her out on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Tali-Buchler/656501569">Facebook</a>.</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-3967 alignleft" title="Batts" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Batts.png" alt="" width="176" height="189" />Welcome <strong>Heather Batts</strong> to the Sharpie Squad!  Heather is a mom of two boys who writes about her journey as a diva on a budget at <a href="http://thedomesticdiva.org/">thedomesticdiva.org</a>. for.  Her blog has been recognized as one of the “142 Resources that will Save you Cash” in <em>10,001 Ways to Live Large</em> <em>on a Small Budget</em> by the writers of Wise Bread, for being a part of one of the “Best Personal Finance Blogs.”  With such a successful blog, Heather has even been able to has interview celebrities including daytime talk show host Kelly Ripa and Animal Planet’s Jeff Corwin.</p>
<p>This Diva can be found on <a href="http://twitter.com/thedomesticdiva">Twitter </a>&amp; <a href="http://facebook.com/thedomesticdiva">Facebook</a>! Be sure to browse around on her <a href="http://thedomesticdiva.org/">DomesticeDiva.org </a>too!</p>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Be a Fool, Pick Up a Sharpie</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When moving into a new home you are more or less handed a blank slate &#8211; A lot of empty space that is just yearning for color, texture, shapes, personality.  This new place gives you the opportunity to convey who you are through design. &#8230; <a href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/if-walls-could-talk/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">When moving into a new home you are more or less handed a blank slate &#8211; A lot of empty space that is just yearning for color, texture, shapes, personality.  This new place gives you the opportunity to convey who you are through design.  You may not see it this way, but I feel that decorating your personal space is an outward expression of your inner self through lines, colors, furniture, and art work.  Think of it this way, home decor is like your wardrobe but much larger in scale, more expensive and for most, if you don&#8217;t like what your home is &#8220;wearing,&#8221;  tough, you can&#8217;t simply change the outfit in a snap.  </p>
<p>A few weeks ago, I moved into a new apartment, my first and I’m all on my own.  I have free range to decorate how<strong> </strong><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">I</span> </strong></em>want.  So now, I’ve got this blank slate in front of me and I really do not want to screw it up &#8211; I want my place to scream who I am!  I have all the furniture but the walls&#8230;well, they are still bare as a bone with no art displayed upon them. </p>
<p>The problem is, I do not want to, nor can I, spend a hefty chunk of change on artwork.  I have concert posters (Lollapalooza, Pitchfork, Flatstock) that I plan to frame and hang but that&#8217;s not exactly doing it for me.  I keep coming back to what I preach every day of the week &#8211; <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a href="http://www.sharpieuncapped.com">SHARPIE</a></span></strong>.  I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ve all seen the pictures of the <a href="http://homeinteriordesignthemes.com/2009/03/basement-wall-mural-drawn-with-a-sharpie-marker-pen/">“Sharpie basement”</a> and all sorts of<a href="http://tinatarnoff.typepad.com/thought_patterns/2010/03/marker-magic.html"> Sharpie wall art</a>.  <strong>YES!</strong> I do love these but also <strong>YES, </strong>my landlord would have fit if I attempted them.  So what else can I do to bring in that unique, urban, DIY, Sharpie-esq element?</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff0000;">I think I&#8217;ve found it&#8230;</span></h3>
<p>Several stores I&#8217;ve bought furniture from have a similar theme going on that I can only describe as a &#8221;paper-recession motif.&#8221;  In other words, using paper, card stock, cardboard, etc&#8230; to build make inexpensive, yet tasteful art.  While none of these stores necessarily have incorporated Sharpie, I do see an appropriate place for the markers &amp; pens. Using Sharpie to add details and personalize the following examples would be a fun, easy and inexpensive way to make it your own.  If these don’t necessarily fit your style, try taking the ideas and interpret them to fit your personality.</p>
<p> Here, pictures from magazines and books and pieces of card stock were cut out and hung with clothes pins on a long piece of twine to add some color to a pretty neutral corner .  Another idea would be to hang actual post cards and greeting cards that you&#8217;ve either collected or bought for this purpose.  On new cards use a Sharpie to write inspirational quotes, music lyrics, anything you&#8217;d like.  Or keep a Sharpie and Polaroid camera nearby, next to bowl of clothes pins for when you have company.  Take pictures with friends and family, write a little note and hang the pictures up.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3871" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/if-walls-could-talk/clothes-line-cards/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3871" title="clothes line cards" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/clothes-line-cards.jpg" alt="" width="724" height="965" /></a></p>
<p>Using corrugated strips of cardboard, this store built HUGE murals shaped into daisies.  These pictures do not even do justice, this honestly was amazing and I stood in awe for a good five minutes.  Imagine building these to fit your wall(s) and adding little touches with Sharpie markers - rain drops, lady bugs, veins on leaves, details on petals&#8230; Oh the possibilities.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3861" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/if-walls-could-talk/carboard-large-wide-shot/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3861" title="carboard large wide shot" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/carboard-large-wide-shot.jpg" alt="" width="863" height="606" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3863" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/if-walls-could-talk/cardboard-close-up-2/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3863" title="cardboard close up" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/cardboard-close-up1.jpg" alt="" width="725" height="538" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3864" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/if-walls-could-talk/card-board-large-shot/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3864" title="card board large shot" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/card-board-large-shot.jpg" alt="" width="772" height="533" /></a></p>
<p>Use patterned paper or gift wrap to cover old books and bring new light to a book shelf.  Use the same paper in similar patterns and colors to make flowers (or in any shape for that matter) and hang in place of a framed picture.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3865" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/if-walls-could-talk/book-shelf-ladder-books/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3865" title="book shelf ladder books" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/book-shelf-ladder-books.jpg" alt="" width="788" height="591" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3866" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/if-walls-could-talk/books-2/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3866" title="books 2" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/books-2.jpg" alt="" width="788" height="591" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3868" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/if-walls-could-talk/paper-flower-2-2/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3868" title="paper flower 2" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/paper-flower-21.jpg" alt="" width="711" height="480" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3869" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/if-walls-could-talk/paper-flower-close/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3869" title="paper flower close" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/paper-flower-close.jpg" alt="" width="735" height="552" /></a></p>
<p>Tear out pictures from magazines, books, newspapers, or trace new drawings with a Sharpie onto paper to make your own wallpaper collage.  Don&#8217;t be afraid to overlap, we&#8217;re going for a sloppy, yet put-together feel here.  Hanging plates as shown here, is a great way to pull everything together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3870" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/if-walls-could-talk/paper-pics/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3870" title="paper pics" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/paper-pics.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="974" /></a></p>
<p>This wall was really interesting…  Sheets upon sheets upon sheets of white paper were stacked to cover the entire wall.  To add a pop of color, flowers were made using wired twine and rolled up colored pieces of paper.  Add any details you want with Sharpie to achieve your unique vision.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-3873 aligncenter" title="orange wall flower" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/orange-wall-flower.jpg" alt="" width="643" height="483" /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3874" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/if-walls-could-talk/wall-flowers-group/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3874" title="wall flowers group" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/wall-flowers-group.jpg" alt="" width="839" height="664" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3876" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/if-walls-could-talk/purple-wall-flower/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3876" title="purple wall flower" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/purple-wall-flower.jpg" alt="" width="735" height="552" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3877" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/if-walls-could-talk/green-wall-flower-side/"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3877" title="green wall flower - side" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/green-wall-flower-side-576x441.jpg" alt="" width="576" height="441" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3875" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/if-walls-could-talk/green-wall-flower-front/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3875" title="green wall flower front" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/green-wall-flower-front.jpg" alt="" width="894" height="622" /></a></p>
<p> It just goes to show how creative you can get using inexpensive materials, a creative eye and your own individual style to make unique pieces that will easily brighten up any room.  I’ll send an update once my apartment is all set up to show you what I&#8217;ve done with the place. </p>
<p> <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">What unique ways have you decorated your home, bedroom, locker, or office? </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;">Try</span> some of these things out and let me know how it goes!</span></strong></span></p>
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		<title>Mad About You!</title>
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		<dc:creator>Whitney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We recently had the opportunity to meet with Woman&#8217;s Day magazine to talk all things Sharpie.  You probably think we went to push product in their faces, but that&#8217;s not entirely true.  I&#8217;m not going to lie to you &#8211; &#8230; <a href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/mad-about-you/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-3841" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/mad-about-you/logo/"></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-3842" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/mad-about-you/sharpie-and-wd/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3842" title="Sharpie and WD" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Sharpie-and-WD-300x142.jpg" alt="" width="243" height="115" /></a>We recently had the opportunity to meet with <a href="http://www.womansday.com/">Woman&#8217;s Day magazine </a>to talk all things Sharpie.  You probably think we went to push product in their faces, but that&#8217;s not entirely true.  I&#8217;m not going to lie to you &#8211; Yes, there was some product in there but truly that was not the focus.  The purpose was to showcase the <em><strong>amazing</strong></em> things that people are creating with our little ol&#8217; markers, pens and highlighters.  We brought in pictures of drawings and designs by both professional and amateur artists as proof and received an incredible response!  Woman&#8217;s Day eagerly asked to reach out to some of the &#8220;masterminds&#8221; behind such great work and we were more than happy to help.</p>
<p>On WomansDay.com, 10 Sharpie artists are showcased in <em><strong><a href="http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Family-Lifestyle/Awesome-Artwork-Made-with-Sharpies.html"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Awesome Artwork Made with <span style="color: #ff0000;">Sharpie</span></span><span style="color: #ff0000;">s</span></a></strong></em>, with a message to <span style="color: #ff0000;">&#8220;Get inspired to draw outside the lines with these 10 marker masterpieces.&#8221;</span>  You can check out the full post <a href="http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Family-Lifestyle/Awesome-Artwork-Made-with-Sharpies.html"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.  </p>
<p>Wait a minute&#8230;.Featured on Woman&#8217;s Day!? How great is that!  Sure, sure&#8230;&#8221;Sharpie on Woman&#8217;s Day&#8221; is cool and all, but I&#8217;m actually referring to how awesome an opportunity this is for the artists!  The fact that these are real people like you and me is what makes this so special.  You see, all of the artists showcased have been featured right here on the Sharpie blog or simply have submitted their own work to the Sharpie Uncapped gallery.  Who knew an opportunity like this could rise from posting a picture of something cool that you drew? </p>
<p>Sharpie is all about Self-Expression - Uncapping what&#8217;s inside of you and making your mark on anything and everything, in whatever way you feel.  Sharpie has become what it is because of the people who use it.  Do you really think that the inventor of Sharpie thought to himself, &#8221;I&#8217;m going to come up with a marker that I can use to label my underwear, design a clothing line, get Will Ferrell&#8217;s autograph, and most importantly to customize my $250,000.00 car &#8211; I don&#8217;t think so&#8230; But YOU did! You <em>did</em> come up with the &#8220;Who, What, Where, How, Why, &amp; When&#8221; that is Sharpie.</p>
<p>So, I tip my hat to you, Sharpie Aficionado and I thank you for getting Sharpie onto Woman&#8217;sDay.com.</p>
<div id="attachment_3830" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 569px"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3830" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/mad-about-you/womans-day-group-2/"><img class="size-full wp-image-3830   " title="womans day group 2" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/womans-day-group-2.jpg" alt="" width="559" height="749" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sharpie teamed up with Woman&#39;s Day to brag about YOU!</p></div>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I wanted to post this yesterday but just didn&#8217;t get the chance to, so I apologize for my tardiness.  Today&#8217;s post aligns with a previous post where I wrote about doodling.  I wasn&#8217;t just saying that to fill up blog &#8230; <a href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/beware-the-ides-of-march/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I wanted to post this yesterday but just didn&#8217;t get the chance to, so I apologize for my tardiness.  Today&#8217;s post aligns with a previous post where I wrote about doodling.  I wasn&#8217;t just saying that to fill up blog space and yes, we actually do use our own productsover here too!  Here&#8217;s one of my latest&#8230;</p>
<p>Pretend like today is March 15th,<strong> The Ides of March&#8230;<span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://mmod.ncaa.com/">March MADNESS</a></span></strong><span style="color: #000000;"> </span>that is!! Who&#8217;s psyched for <span style="color: #000000;">NCAA BBALL</span>?!!?</p>
<div id="attachment_3807" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 570px"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3807" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/beware-the-ides-of-march/beware-the-ides-of-march/"><img class="size-full wp-image-3807 " title="beware the ides of march" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/beware-the-ides-of-march.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Which reminds me.. I&#39;ve got to finish my bracket!</p></div>
<p>You can find more doodles on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=387216&amp;id=118767805343">Facebook </a>and post your own too!</p>
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		<title>Swatch Out! It&#8217;s Matthew Langille</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thank goodness!  A New Jersey native who puts Snooki to shame (if she hasn&#8217;t achieved this on her own yet..) and lays &#8220;The Situation&#8221; to rest.  He&#8217;s not orange and I&#8217;m almost positive his hair isn&#8217;t styled to resemble Sonic the Hedgehog&#8230;  &#8230; <a href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/swatch-out-its-matthew-langille/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank goodness!  A New Jersey native who puts Snooki to shame (if she hasn&#8217;t achieved this on her own yet..) and lays &#8220;The Situation&#8221; to rest.  He&#8217;s not orange and I&#8217;m almost positive his hair isn&#8217;t styled to resemble Sonic the Hedgehog&#8230; </p>
<h4><span style="color: #000000;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3715" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/swatch-out-its-matthew-langille/langille-pic/"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3715" title="langille pic" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/langille-pic.jpg" alt="" width="153" height="192" /></a>Who is this god sent, you ask?   </span></h4>
<p>Why he is none other than Matthew Langille, an amazing graphic artist and designer whose work you most likely already know, own and love!  Langille&#8217;s comical, yet simplistic artistic style is leading him in a direction that, though he may not have originally set out for, is definitely leading him toward some pretty amazing places!  In fact, you&#8217;ll learn from Matthew himself, how his eye for style (or the ladies) steered him toward the path he&#8217;s on today!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Having already designed for several fashion houses &amp; design firms, featured in numerous publications, working globally and owning designs adored by A-listers, you may wonder how someone can build such notoriety and achieve great success.  Well this artist has the answer&#8230;and I think that you will come to find that a lot of Langille&#8217;s success has to do with being comfortable &amp; having confidence in his own talent and personal style.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img class="size-large wp-image-3678 aligncenter" title="matthew langille signature" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/matthew-langille-signature-576x202.jpg" alt="" width="576" height="202" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Tell me all about you!  </strong>I was born and raised in New Jersey.  Growing up, my mother was an amazing art teacher and today is a <a href="http://www.judylangille.com">recognized fiber artist,</a> well received all over the country.  My grandfather, <a href="http://www.vallarinofineart.com/artists/harold_krisel">Harold Krisel </a>was an brilliant architect and abstract painter.  His work can be found in museums across the country, including the MoMa, The Whitney Museum of American Art, The Guggenheim, Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Chicago Institute, to name a few.  Finally, my brother,<a href=" http://jesselangille.blogspot.com/"> Jesse Langille</a>, is a wonderful painter, living in Brooklyn.  As you can see, I grew up in a very artistic family, always around art and have been able to see some of the most amazing museums around the world.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">At age 11, I began glassblowing and continued with this medium until my early college years &#8211; the whole time not drawing too much.  I was a sophomore in college when I noticed that all of the cute girls were in the printmaking and design department.  So, I swiftly changed gears and began studying these mediums…where all the cute girls were! haha <em> (Right Matthew, I&#8217;m sure you got a lot of &#8220;studying&#8221; done <img src='http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' />  )</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I also love to watch movies, listen to my vinyl records, enjoy a beer or glass of wine and eat<span style="color: #000000;">ing well.  <strong>And of course, create artwork.</strong></span></p>
<div id="attachment_3672" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 242px"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3672" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/swatch-out-its-matthew-langille/pump-up-the-jams/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3672" title="pump up the jams" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/pump-up-the-jams-231x300.jpg" alt="" width="232" height="297" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Jock Jams Vol. 97 album cover?</p></div>
<div id="attachment_3673" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 242px"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3673" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/swatch-out-its-matthew-langille/girls-get-pissed-off-too-smaller/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3673" title="girls get pissed off too..smaller" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/girls-get-pissed-off-too..smaller-265x300.jpg" alt="" width="232" height="274" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Smart woman, your wife</p></div>
<div id="attachment_3671" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 241px"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3671" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/swatch-out-its-matthew-langille/snorkel-here/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3671 " title="snorkel here..." src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/snorkel-here...-231x300.jpg" alt="" width="231" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Especially downtown, during rush hour</p></div>
<div id="attachment_3778" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 240px"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3778" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/swatch-out-its-matthew-langille/why-cant-4/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3778" title="why can't..." src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/why-cant...3-218x300.jpg" alt="" width="230" height="306" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">...Maybe it&#39;s the glasses?</p></div>
<p><strong>Have you always wanted to work in fashion, or did you just sort of find yourself in it?  </strong>I really had no intentions of working in the fashion industry - I kind of stumbled into it!  I did drawings for magazines and some amazing fashion designers, such as <a href="http://www.marcjacobs.com/">Marc by Marc Jacobs </a>and the amazing <a href="http://normakamali.com">Norma Kamali</a>.  Quickly, it all sort of snowballed from there.  It’s been a nice surprise and I do love my work so much! </p>
<p><strong>A lot of your work is unlike that I’ve ever seen! Where do you draw inspiration from?  </strong>Thanks!  I get inspiration from everyday things &#8211; people, animals, art, music, etc.  Most of all though, I think a large aspect of my work has to do with how early I embraced the fact that <strong>my drawing technique wasn’t perfect</strong> and that it was unlike all of the other “typical illustration work” out there.  I think embracing my style was what has made me successful today.</p>
<p><strong> Who/what brands have you worked for?  Any favorites?  </strong>I have worked for over 75 fashion, design and magazine companies across the globe.  Some of these include: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Little Marc Jacobs, Swatch, Adidas, Havaianas and SIGG. You can see them all on my <a href="http://www.matthewlangille.com">website </a>and these brands are found just about everywhere. <em>(Pardon the interuption&#8230;Matthew, feel free to send any and all Marc Jacobs to my home address)</em></p>
<div id="attachment_3669" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 408px"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3669" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/swatch-out-its-matthew-langille/swatch-signing-matthew/"><img class="size-full wp-image-3669 " title="swatch signing" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/swatch-signing-matthew.jpg" alt="" width="398" height="596" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Langille signing autographs in NYC</p></div>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>&#8220;I use Sharpies like a painter uses a brush.&#8221;</em></span></h4>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"> </span><strong>What is your creation &amp; design process like?   </strong>I start with a huge stack of computer paper and I draw with pens and <span style="color: #ff0000;">Sharpie markers</span>.  Using these tool doesn’t allow me to erase, so I feel I get a much more unique and gestural line.  I go through <strong>A LOT</strong> of Sharpies and<strong> A LOT</strong> of paper (which is all recycled of course : ) haha).  Then I scan the work into the computer, color the designs in and clean them up if need be.</p>
<p><strong>Favorite Sharpie?  </strong>I go for the original, <strong><a href="http://www.sharpie.com/enUS/Product/Sharpie_Fine_Point_Permanent_Marker.html">Fine Point Sharpie</a></strong>…  and if I stray from that I’ll either go smaller or larger&#8230; but really, most often just the normal Sharpie does good by me. <strong> I use Sharpies like a painter uses a brush</strong>. I wouldn’t have any lines if I didn’t have Sharpie markers.  I’ve tried other markers out there, so I’m not kissing up….haha….but <strong>nothing works for me the way Sharpie does.</strong></p>
<p><strong>So, I&#8217;ve spotted several celebrities in your designs!  Who is the one celeb you want to be seen in a &#8220;Matthew Langille original&#8221;?  </strong>Well there are many of course…. <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">All of them! </span></strong>haha.  Jay Z would be a trip!  I think he’d rock one of my designs well. On the other end of the spectrum, I’d love to see some of my Hollywood crushes wearing my stuff too.  Like Drew Barrymore, Anne Hathaway, and Natalie Portman, to name only a few haha!</p>
<div id="attachment_3694" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 387px"><a href="http://matthewlangille.com/blog/?p=393"><img class="size-full wp-image-3694" title="paris in matthew dress" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/paris-in-matthew-dress3.jpg" alt="" width="377" height="604" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Paris Hilton in a Matthew Langille Print Dress for Amanda Uprichard</p></div>
<p><strong>Proudest accomplishment to date?  </strong>My proudest accomplishment to date was designing 3 <a href="http://www.swatch.com/zz_en/artistcollection/artist.artist-matthew.html">Swatch</a> watches for the<a href="http://www.swatch.com/zz_en/artistcollection.html"> CreArt Artist collection</a>, released July ‘09.  I was humbled to be chosen to do work for Swatch’s artist collection.  A few others who have created designs for the Swatch artist collections include: Keith Haring, Vivienne Westwood, Helmut Newton, Annie Leibovitz, Spike Lee, Yoko Ono, Kiki Picasso, Christian Lacroix<em>,</em> and many many other amazing artists.  It was an honor and still is, to be in such great company.</p>
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<p><strong>Are you currently working on anything that you can tell us about?!  </strong>Sure!  I have recently released three wall decals for <a href="http://www.thesurfacestore.com/category-s/57.htm">Surface Graphics </a>and I am designing a collection of women’s and men’s jeans for <a href="http://www.recojeans.com">Reco Jeans</a>, a denim line that is eco-conscious and uses recycled denim.  I also have created two designs for wallets for <a href=" http://www.jfold.com">JFold</a> which will be out soon. So stay tuned to my <a href="http://www.matthewlangille.com">website </a>and <a href="http://www.matthewlangille.com/blog/">blog</a>!</p>
<div id="attachment_3683" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 586px"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3683" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/swatch-out-its-matthew-langille/blog-maxim-mexico/"><img class="size-large wp-image-3683" title="blog-maxim mexico" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/blog-maxim-mexico-576x312.jpg" alt="" width="576" height="312" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Maxim Magazine, Mexico</p></div>
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<p><strong>Do you have any advice for other young artists?</strong>  Of course&#8230; <strong> Follow your instincts with your art.</strong>  <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Don’t change to be like someone else.</span> </strong> <strong>Network, network, network</strong>…..No one says that people are going to come to you and become interested in your work. So I suggest that young artists need to market themselves and never take no for an answer.</p>
<p><strong>What do you hope for in 2010?  </strong>I hope for <strong>more</strong> <strong>great</strong> <strong>projects</strong> and <strong>fun collaborations</strong> to come my way. And of course <strong>health and happiness</strong>.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">    Matthew Langille, ladies and gentlemen! </span></h3>
<p>Isn&#8217;t he great!?   Langille is all over the place these days, not only can you wear his designs and buy them just about everywhere, he is also right at your fingers tips!  Check out his sites and chat with him directly!</p>
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<li>Become a Fan of Matthew Langille on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matthew-Langille/102019924272">Facebook</a></li>
<li>Follow <a href="http://www.twitter.com/matthewlangille">@matthewlangille </a>on Twitter</li>
<li>and see everything else he has to offer on his website:  <a href="http://www.matthewlangille.com">MatthewLangille.com</a> and blog: <a href="http://www.matthewlangille.com/blog/">MatthewLangille.com/Blog</a></li>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">&#8230; and shout out to Jay-Z &#8212; Can you strap on one of Matthew&#8217;s Swatch watches? Cool. Thanks Hova.</span></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-3507" href="http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/03/win-a-set-of-caribbean-colored-sharpie-markers/caribbean-sunset/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3507" title="Caribbean Sunset" src="http://blog.sharpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Caribbean-Sunset-300x263.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="186" /></a><strong>SPRING BREAK!</strong> That time of year when people travel the world to get their bronze on, hit the beaches, and have fun in the sun!  Oh how nice it is to put on your swim trunks, slip into those bikinis and just relax&#8230; Oh but wait, if you&#8217;re anything like <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SharpieWhit">me </a>and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sharpiesusan">@SharpieSusan</a>, you are trapped at home, watching MTV Spring break, possibly shivering because the carton of Ben &amp; Jerry&#8217;s is making you cold and the heat just isn&#8217;t cranked up high enough..</p>
<p>It may not be as great as a trip to Cancun or a cruise to the Tropics, but how about letting Sharpie bring a little warmth your way with a set of</p>
<h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">5 Limited Edition Caribbean Colored Sharpie markers!</span> </h4>
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<p><strong>CALLING ALL  </strong><a href="http://facebook.com/Sharpie"><strong>Sharpie Facebook Fans</strong></a><strong>!</strong> </p>
<p>Tell us your Spring Break Sob Story about why you&#8217;re missing out on a vacay this year for the chance to win set of 5 Limited Edition Caribbean Colored Sharpie markers.  Beginning Wednesday March 3rd through Friday March 5, 2010 at 5PM (CST) <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sharpiesusan">@SharpieSusan </a>and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SharpieWhit">@SharpieWhit</a> will be reading your sob stories posted on our Facebook page.  Of all those submitted, we will pick the<strong> TOP 35 whiners</strong> to win the Limited Edition Caribbean Colored Sharpies!</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">BEST WHINERS WIN :&#8217;O</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Cruise on over to <a href="http://facebook.com/Sharpie">Sharpie&#8217;s Fan page </a>and whine away!  Tell us why you are missing out on Spring Break for the chance to win a set of 5 Limited Edition Caribbean Colored Sharpie markers!</span></p>
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