Spring is Coming!

Hard to believe that Easter and the spring season are almost here! I wanted to give you a little peek at the spring ornaments I created from my sketchbook ideas. Wait till you see the handles I chose!

Christmas is Near

I have been busily working on Christmas gifts for teachers and neighbors. I decided to get a jump start before all the craziness of the season begins .

I even added a few of the ornaments to my shop. After I painted these little snowmen, I added some glitter to give it that frosty feel.

Art Blocks

This week has been busy week getting ready for my show that will be in two weeks. I have been working on some new paintings and creating some art blocks from some of my existing paintings. I want to make sure I have different price points to fit every budget.

New painting

I was experimenting with creating a flower with a patterened border around the edges. I am also thinking of using this design as a clock.

New Totes!!

It has been a while since I have last posted since I been busy keeping my kids entertained during the last month of summer break. Today is there first day of school, so I am able to start creating more while they are at away. Here are a few totes that I have worked on this past weekend. I will post them in my shop within a few days. What do you think?

Block Printing

I created a new block print with one of my designs that I just had to show you. I did not get a solid color all over liked I had hoped, but the sketchy effect turned the design into an interesting new image.

Art Journaling

I have been taking this wonderful online calligraphy class by Martha Lever called Calligrafun. Here is my attempt to master this fine skill. I have always wanted to take a calligraphy class for a long time, so I finally decided to go for it. I made the book out of watercolor paper, folded it in half to make my very own journal book.

Flag Bird?

I have had this idea in my head for awhile, so I had to finally put it down on watercolor paper. As you can see this birdie is very patriotic. Just a few more finishing touches then I will be all done.

Enjoy your day!

Studio Time

This new painting was inspired by the upcoming Mother's Day holiday. I will probably make a card from this image to add to my shop this week. I painted the images on watercolor paper with acrylic paints.

Treasure Box Tutorial

I painted a little paper mache box that I thought would make a great gift for Mother's Day or Teacher's gift. I wanted to share with you how I painted the box.

I applied purple and white Liquetex acrylic paint on the box. I made sure not to mix the colors together entirely, so you can see a little of the white to show through the purple. This gives it a sort of marbelized effect.

Next I applied the paint on the outside using angled brushstrokes.

Now it is all painted and ready to apply the image.

I glue the photo on and allow it to dry. The last step is to paint very carefully around the bird to cover the blue background. I apply a coat or two of varnish to seal in the paint.

Doodling Away

I am working on some new sketches and painting some new pieces on canvas. I will show you my progress in a future post. Have a great day!

Spring Treasury

One of my fellow team members from Etsypaper chose my treasure box and other beautiful spring themed items from our group to be in this Etsy treasury. Have a great first day of spring!

Packing Up an Order

I am packing up this order to go to the Netherlands in the mail today. It is such an honor to know someone appreciates my work and to think that a small part of what I created will be all the way across the Atlantic! Thanks Etsy for this global handmade community!

New magnets!

Here are some new magnets that I have available in my Etsy shop. Just in time for the spring season. Come spring come!

Journal Book

I have been enjoying working on another journal/notebook. I am using the Japenese stab binding technique. This journal will be available in my shop by the end of the week.

Doodle book

I got this cute little book at a gift shop several years ago. I decided to add a little flair to the notebook with one of my images. It is available at my Etsy shop.

Desk Calendar for 2010

I wanted to create a desk calendar for 2010, but unfortunately I did not get it ready in time to have in my shop. I will however use it for a few gifts for some special people that I know. Let me know what you think of my first attempt. Have a happy and safe New Year! God bless

Customized note cards

I created these little cutie birds with two different colors of decorative paper. I will offer them in my shop as a customized cards. They will be available in the next couple of days.

I'm in a Treasury

My Team CAC friend Dionne featured my peppermint bird gift tags in a treasury along with some other great Etsy shops today!

Candy Cane Birds

new gift tags

family tree art

After the Thanksgiving day I was busy creating some new designs. It was fun taking time to relax and brainstorming new ideas. Here are two things I worked on. The family tree idea has been floating in my head for some time now. The candy cane birds just popped in my head this weekend. These items will be available in my shop this week.