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Massive stock clearout sale happening over on my Etsy! Time for me make to room for something new, time for you to stock up on birthday cards, thank you notes, and gifts! Cards are discounted 5 for the price of 1 so get on it (link in bio)

#sale #watercolor #illustration taken in Bay Area, California by @bymouseorbyhand

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3 years ago

Recent commission based on a kiddo's imagination! Such a fun little critter to bring to life

#watercolor #childrensbooksillustration #bunny #spoonieartist #characterillustration #doodlepoll

[Alt: illustration of a grey bunny breathing fire wearing a blue jetpack, red goggles, and standing on the grass] illustration of a grey bunny breathing fire wearing a blue jetpack, red goggles, and standing on the grass by @bymouseorbyhand

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4 years ago

Cards for mother's day, or anyone who has helped you grow, live in the shop 🌼

#mothersdaygift #plantlady #watercolorart #childrensbookillustration

[Alt: image 1 - illustration of houseplants. Image 2 - illustration of turquoise watering can. Image 3 - photo of front of card with image 1 beside a vase of flowers. Image 4 - photo of inside of card with image 2] illustration of houseplants by @bymouseorbyhand

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4 years ago

What does your Easter bunny look like? Pretty sure mine has a mimosa in one hand and candy in the other🥂

#easterbunny #flowercrown #watercolor #spoonie #childrensbookillustration #easter

[Alt: watercolor of six cartoon bunnies booping around in a line - one with a flower crown, one with sunnies on, one digging around in an Easter basket] watercolor of six cartoon bunnies booping around in a line - one with a flower crown, one with sunnies on, one digging around in an Easter basket by @bymouseorbyhand

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4 years ago

"Octopus's Garden" has been stuck in my head ever since this doodle poll and it's all your fault! But I snuck a yellow submarine in there for good measure

Doodle poll results:
Axolotl ⬅️ seal
High heels ➡️ sunnies
Yellow submarine ➡️ Octopus's Garden

#doodlepolls #axolotl #ringo #watercolor #childrensbookillustration

[Alt: image 1: watercolor of axolotl wearing round sunnies beside an octopus with a mustache watering their garden and holding a drumstick.
Image 2: Screenshot of Instagram polls results - Axolotl won over seal,
High heels lost to sunnies,
Yellow submarine lost to Octopus's Garden] watercolor of axolotl wearing round sunnies beside an octopus with a mustache watering their garden and holding a drumstick. taken in Octopuses Garden by @bymouseorbyhand

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4 years ago

Badger packed an all-chocolate picnic. Would you date them, even though they already started eating?

Poll results:
Badger ⬅️ ermine
Bow ➡️ bow tie
Picnic 〰️ just chocolate

#badger #childrensbookillustration #doodlepoll #chocolate #picnic #valentine

[Alt: 1. Illustration of badger in a bow tie on a picnic with only chocolate. 2. Screenshots of Instagram poll results: Badger ⬅️ ermine
Bow ➡️ bow tie
Picnic 〰️ just chocolate] Illustration of badger in a bow tie on a picnic with only chocolate. taken in Ghiradelli Chocolate Factory by @bymouseorbyhand

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4 years ago

Hello my name is Maribeth and I forgot self love

Internet, I have failed you.

#raccoon #selflove #valentine #love #illustrator #spoonieart #cupid

[Alt: black and white illustration of a raccoon cupid with a banner reading "every kind of love" and listing different kinds such as partner, plants, volunteer, chosen family] black and white illustration of a raccoon cupid with a banner reading "every kind of love" and listing different kinds such as partner, plants, volunteer, chosen family taken in Palo Alto, California by @bymouseorbyhand

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4 years ago

I learned from @syskpodcast that sloths will not necessarily leave their tree if their young fall out... So this valentine is really sayin something.

#slothlove #slothsofinstagram #valentines #spoonie

[Alt: watercolor card of sloth in tree saying "I'd leave my tree for you" on turquoise tile background by Valentine's day cookies and garland] watercolor card of sloth in tree saying "I'd leave my tree for you" on turquoise tile background by Valentine's day cookies and garland taken in Palo Alto, California by @bymouseorbyhand

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4 years ago

Did I mean to take January off from Instagram? Not really but here we are in February

This valentine encourages you to give yourself a break! Because burnout is a thing and we don't deserve it ✨ pick one up at the link in bio!

#valentines #etsyartist #selflove #selfcare #daisy #illustrator @plantbasedillustration #plantbasedillustration

[Alt: 1. Illustration of daisy with "I love me" written on each petal. 2. Macro of same illustration on watercolor art card] Illustration of daisy with "I love me" written on each petal taken in San Francisco Bay Area by @bymouseorbyhand

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4 years ago

Happy New Year!! Our last doodle poll of the year features bears, skiing, and sparklers... And some sweaters and candy cane skis.

Thanks to those who voted and supported By Mouse Or By Hand in 2021! Cheers to more whimsy and kooky illustrations next year

Doodle poll results:
Deer ➡️ bear
Ice skating ➡️ skiing
Fireworks ➡️ sparklers

#newyearseve #brownbear #doodlepoll #candycane #wintersweater #californiabear #cartoon

[Alt: 1. Illustration of adult bear handing a sparkler to a baby bear, who crashed into a tree while skiing on candy canes. 2. Screenshot of Instagram results: Deer ➡️ bear;
Ice skating ➡️ skiing;
Fireworks ➡️ sparklers. 3. Close up of baby bear in pink Christmas sweater. 4. Close up of parent bear in blue Christmas sweater] Illustration of adult bear handing a sparkler to a baby bear, who crashed into a tree while skiing on candy canes taken in San Francisco Bay Area by @bymouseorbyhand

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5 years ago

Merry Christmas from By Mouse Or By Hand! Hope the flying Santa squirrel didn't spill hot cocoa on your presents

Doodle poll results:
Snail ➡️ flying squirrel
Sleigh ⬅️ tree
Cookies ➡️ hot cocoa

#flyingsquirrel #santa #doodlepoll #christmas #childrensbooks #surrealism

[Alt: 1. Illustration of a flying squirrel wearing a Santa hat pulling a sleigh full of presents and spilling a mug of hot cocoa. 2. Screenshots of Instagram polls: Snail ➡️ flying squirrel; Sleigh ⬅️ tree; Cookies ➡️ hot cocoa] Illustration of a flying squirrel wearing a Santa hat pulling a sleigh full of presents and spilling a mug of hot cocoa. taken in North Pole by @bymouseorbyhand

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5 years ago

Christmas in the age of COVID. Bringing back this 2020 illustration (that I thought would never be relevant again)

Stay safe, hang in there, and get vaxxed!

#covidchristmas #elves #cartoon #funnypage #northpole #booster

[Alt: illustration of two elves wearing masks standing by a giant candy cane with a North Pole sign. Text reads, "I mean, would YOU want to go in all those houses?"] illustration of two elves wearing masks standing by a giant candy cane with a North Pole sign. Text reads, "I mean, would YOU want to go in all those houses? taken in North Pole by @bymouseorbyhand

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