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Making Time.

Ever have one of those days where you're just rushing around like a crazy person... Stressed out... Doing five things at once and feeling like nothing is actually getting done?? Hey, me too! All week!

So, in between playing with my son, the usual chores, a million orders, and finding time to take care of my own sanity... eating and sleeping somewhere in there too, I'm sure... I did manage to list a few new items in my shop! I am loving the extra large 3D glue dots lately, and the way they really make the images pop out! I would love to make a ton of different kinds of these cards, but you know... It's on the list. ;)

Birthday Wishes!

Today my son turns four! We'll be celebrating for the next few days, but I wanted to let you know I haven't forgotten about you :) I still have some custom orders to work on, and piles of news to share with you!
In the next few days I'll be sharing a bunch of photos and telling all about my time at stART on the Street that took place last Sunday. It really was a great day!

Still to come:
- debut of handpainted glass ornaments!
- new 3D card designs!
- Halloween!
- more screenprinting!
- new shrinky dink jewelry!
- FUN!!!! :)


Stay tuned! And for now, I'm off to the birthday party :)

Happy Summer!

Here are a few recent custom orders... Fun stuff! I hope to have a new batch of cards ready this fall, along with new holiday cards. For now, I'm enjoying what's left of this summer! There's been an extreme amount of rainfall here, and its finally been sunny for a few days... Time to get out of the studio and head outside for summer fun! :)

Custom.. Custom.. Custom..

I seem to get alot of requests for custom orders... I love it! It always makes me think in a new direction and I love the challenge of trying to bring the customer's idea to life ;) Here are a few recent examples:



Do you have an idea for something special? Let me know! :)

Happy Birthday Guy...

My son is three and a half, and he drew this happy guy for his Great Nana's 75th birthday card! He did all of it by himself... Gave him a sparkly heart-sticker nose, and some happy face sticker friends.. haha I just had to share it.

We started out by me asking him if he wanted to make Nana a card. He said he didn't know how, but was soon so proud of himself! Sharing art with my son is one of my favorite things to do. It is just amazing to see things take shape from his mind to his hands, and onto the paper! :)

Print Preview!

I've decided to try making some prints of selected designs, at the request of customers who have hoped for a less expensive alternative to my handpainted cards. I can understand how larger quantities can get pricey... so here they are!


These prints will be printed by me, on my home computer. I think they came out cute, and will definetly be a cheaper alternative to my one of a kind designs. They, of course, don't have the same tactile feel and look of my handpainted cards, but I think they would be nice for an inexpensive gift or a quick note!

Look for these and other designs heading to my online shop soon! :)

On My Desk...

Sun-shiney Day!

A customer recently asked if I could make the "cupcake cutie" card in yellow-orange instead of pink... I love it! I'm actually not a big pinky person... I just love all sorts of colors. This yellow version is super-happy looking! So cheery ;)



Speaking of happy yellows... Did you know that the color "Mimosa" is the color of the year??? Its true!
Read about it here! ;D

Flat Notecards

I recently had a customer request some handpainted postcards from me. I couldn't really come up with a way that would keep the cards safe through the mail with no protection (like an envelope.)

So, I tried my hand at making some flat notecards, with envelopes. I think they came out nice! It was actually harder to make them than regular cards (much to my surprise!)... When I glued them together, I had nowhere to put my hands to hold it down (since anywhere I would hold it was covered with the watercolor paper.) I ended up getting glue all over me! (which I can't stand LOL eww)

Anyway, here's a look! I like how they turned out ;)

Custom Paintings - Final!

The custom paintings I've been working on are finally finished... Yipee!!!
Here are some close-ups. This was also my first attempt at "leopard print." ;)

Goodies...

I'm frantically getting my promo bags ready to send in to Sadie Lou Who of Lollishops. She is attending the Silver Bella 2008 event to promote the opening of Lollishops. Read more about the event, and Sadie Lou on HER BLOG!

The theme is to put your items in "treat bags". I, of course, bought the wrong size (I couldn't tie them with the items inside! Cards take up more room than I thought!)... so I still have to go out and get the bigger ones. D'oh!

I've created ten new card designs which will be sold only in my Lollishop store. Also, some really sweet handpainted magnets! Here's a peek at what I'm including...

Getting Ready for Lollishops!

If you haven't heard, there is a new online marketplace opening up for all things handmade and cute! Its called Lollishops and it will be opening soon! Check out their website for more information, and sign up to be notified of the grand opening! (hooray!)

I'm creating a whole new line of cards and fun stuff to put in my shop there... Very cutesy and sweet! Here's a sneak peek of some things I've been working on.
Enjoy!

Custom Work in Progress 2

Ths customer also asked me to make a little girl with a leopard print outfit! Something I've never tried... These are the rough color sketches. I'm waiting word from the customer to approve these and then I'll get started on the paintings! (fun)

Custom Work in Progress...

The customer is asking for a boy with balloons and a girl with bees! These will be made into 8" x 10" paintings... I'll keep you posted on how they turn out (I'm curious to see myself!) :)

Cats!

I finally figured out how to draw a cat LOL (never one of my strong points!) Look for some "silly kitties" (as my son called them) coming soon!

Waiting...

...to get off my desk, and into the shop!

Here is another work in progress:

Sneak Peek!

Look for babies and baby shower, mother's day, and "my favorite things" to come in my SHOP very soon! I've got alot of ideas brewing, and I can't wait to share them! ;)


In the mean time... I hope you've entered to win free handmade cards from EtsyGreetings! Visit the ETSYGREETINGS BLOG to learn more and enter the contest! (Exciting! I hope you win!) :D