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Behind the scenes with… Karen Capp of Oopsy Daisy

With the Global Talent Search just around the corner, we are having a look at who this year’s judges are. Today, we’re visiting the office of Karen Capp, Co-founder at Oopsy Daisy.

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Oopsy Daily licence artists and produce “engaging art-based products that embrace childhood and celebrate individual artistic efforts“.

As part of this year’s Global Talent Search’s prize, Oopsy Daisy are offering a 3 year license for a collection of 6-15 designs by the winner, to include products in wall art, growth charts, night lights and wall decals categories.

Along with a panel of industry professionals, Karen will be judging round 2 of the Global Talent Search entries.

Learn more about Oopsy Dailsy’s products on www.oopsydaisy.com.

Co-founder Karen Capp give us a tour of her office.

All images are courtesy of Oopsy Daisy.


My favourite object in my office is…

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“Donkey Llama Goat Sheep” by Eli Halpin.

“It is hard to choose a favorite when you love art so much and own an art based business, but this one reminds me of my teenage kids.  Look at those expressions!  The piece is called “Donkey Llama Goat Sheep” for obvious reasons and it is by fabulous artist Eli Halpin.  This group of animals greets me every morning and they make me smile.”

My office and wall of art

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Karen’s office and wall of art

“The collection of art on the wall next to my desk is a happy view, with art from 6 different artists that we have the pleasure of working with:  from left to right Stephanie Corfee, Josephine Kimberling, Shelly Kennedy, Starla Michelle, Lesley Grainger and Eli Halpin.  These were items that we had from tradeshow’s past and I grouped them together to create a little wall of color and craft.”

My orange lions

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“A little grouping of design magazines, fun patterns and canvas wall art from Mincing Mockingbird.  Can you tell I like orange- check out my lions!  I also grew up in Southeast Asia (Manila) so these bookends are a bit of reminder.”

Our lobby in San Diego

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Oopsy Daisy’s lobby in San Diego

“Lobby of our facility.  We produce wall art (canvas and paper prints), growth charts, night lights, wall decals, lampshades and more room décor in the back and house customer service, creative, sales, marketing and IT teams in the front, and are located in sunny San Diego.”

Considering options

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Karen Capp at her desk

“Me at my desk considering some art and frame options :)”


Would you like your art to be put in front of Karen? Can you picture your own art on Oopsy Dailsy’s collections for children? Enter the Global Talent Search 2015 for a chance to win a 3 year license with them and a plethora of other amazing prizes, including 2 years’ representation by Lilla Rogers’ art agency.

Registrations close on August 12.

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