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Starthistle & Quartz

Starthistle & Quartz invites you into a world of whimsical elegance with artwork and paper goods that honor beauty, wonder, and the magic of everyday life. Through soft color palettes, celestial charm, and nature-inspired designs, we create pieces that spark imagination, encourage reflection, and add a touch of enchantment to your space and your soul.

#artvsartist2025 A little review of my creative year. I think I may have made the most digital art this year! I just realized I haven’t included any of the sketchbooks or paintings I’ve made this year. Wow! It kind of blows my mind to see

Welcome to Gumdrop Village in #tinseltown2025 This village is inspired by the many walks my husband and I would go on through Park Slope in Brooklyn. Walking to the bookstore brings back a lot of happy memories 🥰

Thank you and Merry Christmas to th

These are my Toasty Townhouses, or really brownstones for the #tinseltown2025 challenge. I was even able to finally sneak my tavern in! I had a lot of nostalgia creating these. It reminded me of long walks with my husband through Park Slope in Brookl

Here’s my Polar Post Office for my #tinseltown2025 I decided to go for the classic British red mailbox because they look so festive to me. 🎄 I’m debating on whether or not to add a train station 🤔

Thank you to the hosts:
@jillian.nich

Here’s my candlelit chapel for #tinseltown2025 With every building I create I can’t wait to see the whole village come together!! Working on my post office next. 💖

Thank you to the hosts:

@jillian.nichole.illustration @daniellechandler

I’ve added my flower shop to my #tinseltown2025 village! Next up, is a little chapel. 💖

Thank you to the hosts:
@jillian.nichole.illustration
@daniellechandlerdesign @eveandersondraws
@megpieprint
@lack.studio
@vihiboh
@care2c

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“Eleanora’s Sneeze” for #theimaginedbookcover2025
Not sure how I feel about this one… I need to work on hand lettering, but I do love the color palette.

Thank you to the hosts:
@mosokje
@sudden.strangeness
@marinahenina

“Cozy + Cocoa” for #frostyandfestive2025

I went with a small motif of knitted hats, tiny mittens and all of the ways you can enjoy some cocoa. 💖

Thank you to the hosts:
@roymeister
@heyalissandra
@snippetsofwhimsy
@jenprocreates
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Day 3 just under the wire! “The Cat and Lord Snodbury” for #theimaginedbookcover2025

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