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BumbleBess

graphic design and literary-themed merch by Elza Kinde

hand lettered Jane Austen novel titles

By a Lady

Posted on July 15, 2019July 1, 2019 by bumblebess

Jane Austen was a successful author in the 1800s in spite of the many obstacles set by publishing standards at… Read more By a Lady

A Truth Universally Acknowledged

Posted on July 13, 2019July 1, 2019 by bumblebess

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want… Read more A Truth Universally Acknowledged

Kindred Spirit

Posted on June 28, 2019July 1, 2019 by bumblebess

If you have the scope for imagination, it’s easy to find your tribe. Inspired by L. M. Montgomery’s beloved classic,… Read more Kindred Spirit

Read Voraciously, Live Vicariously

Posted on June 26, 2019July 1, 2019 by bumblebess

Perfect for the late night readers, book hoarders, and library lurkers! Original #BookwormProblems quote is coined by Elza Kinde. Available… Read more Read Voraciously, Live Vicariously

Obstinate, Headstrong Girl

Posted on June 24, 2019July 1, 2019 by bumblebess

For the fierce femmes who won’t let Lady Katherine stand in the way of their happily ever after. Inspired by… Read more Obstinate, Headstrong Girl

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It's hard not to evaluate yourself by money when you're flat broke. This week's #HOMwork challenge was to swap negative sayings into encouragement we need to hear. A lot of my creative struggles stem from money. I love being in a creative job, but too often I've been advised to take projects I never wanted because the pay seemed good. I can honestly say, the headache that followed was not a fun life lesson. While I'm all about trying new things, exploring and expanding your creativity, and learning by doing, I'm not a fan of being told to "just take the money". Some things just aren't worth the cash. #letteringoftheday #letteringdesign #letteringdaily #lettering #handlettering #digitaltype #digitallettering #letteringquotes #dailylettering #dailyhandlettering #quote #creativity #creative #creativequotes #creativesofinstagram #positivevibes #positiveaffirmations #positivitychallenge #positivity @homsweethom
Fight like a Jane Austen heroine. Question of the Day: Which Jane Austen character do you find most relatable? 👕 This design is currently available for purchase via @threadless and @teepublic #janeausten #janeaustenquote #janeaustenstyle #prideandprejudicemerch #prideandprejudice #prideandprejudicequotes #obstinateheadstronggirl #feminist #femenistquotes #feminism #girlpower #girlpowerquotes #quote #quoteoftheday #bookquotes #quotes #bookquotes #classicbooks #teeshirtstyle #teepublic #threadless #threadlessartistshops
What do you like to read when you need to switch things up? I'm usually a fan of goofy fantasy or spooky steampunk, but I often reach for a contemporary story when I need a little change. Especially if it's just a little quirky. #zinniaandthebees #danielledavis #bookstagram #book #bookphotography #bookphoto #amreadingmg #amreading #kidlitblogger #kidlit #bookblogger #books #amreadingmg #middlegradereads #middlegrade #mglit #ireadmg #mgbookstagram #mglove
Happy National French Dry Day! Question of the Day: Where's your favorite place to get fries? #nationalfrenchfryday #frenchfry #fries #🍟 #frenchfries #illustration #elzakinde #nationalday #graphicartist #graphicdesign #fooddesign #foodie #foodillustration #dailyillustration
I remember a Twitter game awhile back where your top 3 Muppets were supposed to say something about your personality. Mine are: 🌈 Kermit 🎧 Mahna Mahna 🐔 Gonzo How about you? #fashion #styleblogger #style #personalstyle #outfitinspiration #outfitinspo #ootd #ootdblogger #muppets #graphictees #graphicteeshirt #tshirtoutfit #teeshirtstyle #mahnamahna #lookhuman #lookhumanclothing #wildfabletarget #wildfable #wildfableclothing #camoflauge #camopants #orange #orangeclothes #ootdfashion #ootdorange #muppetsmerch
It's really easy to get caught up in other people's journeys, goals, and possibilities. That good advice we hear can start to feel like the roadmap to success, and little by little you're being swept along with it. But we need to remember our own road. Our journey might have different stops, attractions, and perhaps a totally unique destination. Question of the Day: What do you want to learn someday? Lettering for the #homwork creative challenge run by @homsweethom #letteringoftheday #letteringpositivity #digitallettering #typefyre #typography #typequote #quote #quoteoftheday #letteringquotes #lettering #travelquotes #travel #letteringdaily
I've been avoiding Goodreads because the pile of books I need to review has gotten scary. But, on the bright side, the stack on my desk is very satisfying to look at. As with most of my things, I've been organizing them by color. At least that way it looks like there's a method to the madness! Question of the Day: What do you do when you finish reading a book? #questionoftheday #bookstagram #bookreviews #bookwormproblems #book #bookstack #bookrainbow #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowbookstack #prettybooks #middlegradereads #middlegrade #mgreader #mgbookstagram #mglit #kidlit #amreadingmg #amreading #rainbow #bookblogger #ireadmg
What are you scared of? There are plenty of silly things that spook me, and I'd be the first to admit the things that keep me up at night are a little ridiculous. But fears (even the stupid ones) are hard to get past. Especially if you are in possession of an active imagination and just heard the words "mating" and "cockroaches" in the same sentence . #words #wordcollector #fear #wordmeaning #wordnerd #writingprompts #writinginspiration #writers #writerslife #writersofinstagram #craven
Looking at the world through rose colored glasses. Are you an optimist or a pessimist? #positivevibes #rosecoloredglasses #glasses #sunglasses #fashion #style #styleblogger #personalstyle #collection #outfitinspiration #outfitoftheday #outfitinspo #ootdblogger #ootd #pink #red #iamwearing #prettythings

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About BumbleBess

BumbleBess is the creative work of graphic designer and lettering artist, Elza Kinde. Elza is a pun enthusiast, collector of quotes, and still reads books from the children’s section of the library. Creating t-shirts is just one of her many dream jobs.

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