Valentine's Day at "ETC"

Be sure to stop in at "ETC" across from the Fire Hall in McMinnville. They have a fabulous new selection of gifts for everyone on your list!

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Whimsical must be my middle name.....

I just LOVE whimsical art....This cutie pie was inspired by a print I saw on the internet somewhere.....I love the thought of such a wonderful imagination bringing the book to life.

Artist Trading Cards....

Ok, I cannot stand the wait! Here are the first of 3 Artist Trading Cards I have created for some very talented ladies I am trading with. The little mermaid is shown against a backdrop of a sheet of white 8.5 x 11" paper so you can get the feel of the actual size. The tulips and mermaid are watercolors, while the cupcakes are done in acrylics.

Mermaid Tuesday...LOL

"Mermaid Monday" turned into "Mermaid Tuesday" as well!lol Not only did I paint another Mermaid, but I also painted Art Card #2 for trading. I will post pics of the tiny cards after the girls I am trading with have seen them first. Have a great day.....

Mermaid Monday....

Another fine day to stay at home and paint.....

Artist Trading Cards....

Would any of you fellow bloggers like to take part in a little Artist Trading Card swap? I saw this little pack of assorted art paper 2.5" x 3.5" at Hobby Lobby a while back and was very interested as to what they were used for. Well, I came home and Googled it and found that people all over the world paint and trade these little cards to other artists....they even meet in various cities monthly to trade art with fellow artists! I just never knew. Well, anyway, I would LOVE to start trading little pieces of art and I am looking for some folks to trade with. If you are interested, just comment on this post or email me at kellyr931@yahoo.com.

Here are the rules:

The art can be any medium: oil, acrylic, watercolor, decopage, rubber stamp, 3D decorated (scrapbook type) whatever you love to work with.

The size must be 2.5" X 3.5" and art paper only. You do not have to buy a pack of cards, you can cut a regular sheet of art paper to size.

I would like for you to paint or decorate the card with whatever you love to paint/decorate the best.

The cards will be mailed, or if you are local, we will exchange at ETC.

Please join me....

Kelly

watercolor weekend....

With all the snow and ice Middle Tennessee received on Friday and Saturday, it was a great weekend to stay in and paint....and that is exactly what I did!lol These are watercolors.....

Retro Baker Girl....

Watercolor Retro Baker Girl...special request from a "Sweet Retro Baker"....any guesses on WHO that might be????? Does she remind you of anyone? I will give you a clue: check out the "crown" chef's hat.

I'm in a sunny days, warm weather, walk in the park, flower painting mood

Watercolor "buttercup" aka daffodil and tulips.....ahhhh spring....please come soon! It wouldn't be spring without my precious dogwood blooms...I will have to paint those later!

Cupcake kinda mood....

Painting whimsical cupcakes makes me smile......

Plans are in the works to make art prints of my designs and offer them for sale in the near future....I will let you know when I have more details.

Dream Custom Artwork's 10+ days of giveaways....

Marcy Moore is the winner of Day 1 of Dream Custom Artworks 10+ days of giveaways. Day 1 was my cupcake prize which included my newest and first ornament design of 2010, a framed original watercolor cupcake art design, and a cupcake tile pendant.

Valentine's Day Tile Pendant *****SPECIAL*****

Valentine's Day Special:

Buy one 1" Tile Pendant w/Voile Necklace for $10 and get the second for $8....Please choose from the following designs and fonts:

Add any initial, word, phrase or favorite quote. See an example below:

Glass Tile and Team Logo Pendants NOW AVAILABLE!!!!

Glass Tile and Team Logo Pendants now available for purchase.....

My newest venture began with these 1" glass tile initial and photograph pendants for Christmas presents. These can be customized with your photos, phrases, quotes....or just about anything your heart can imagine. 1" Glass Tile Pendants are $10 and come with a voile/cord necklace.

I also have available for a limited time 1", 1.5", and 2" wooden team logo pendants. 1" $8, 1.5" $10, and 2" $12, and come with a voile/cord necklace.

Creative Crafting Classes....Coming soon!

The other day I spent a couple of hours at Bridgestone showing some ladies how to make bows and origami ornaments. We had a wonderful time. The conversation quickly turned to when we would do it again and all the things they would like to learn how to make.

For some time now I have been thinking of starting a "SIPS and STROKES" type class here in Warren and surrounding counties. For those of you unfamiliar with "SIPS and STROKES", it is where small groups of people get together and paint their own canvases in about a couple of hours. The only difference is I want to do more than just share my love of painting, I want to teach people how to do all sorts of arts and crafts. What fun...spending quality time with friends, laughing and having a wonderful evening creating not only a painting, or craft project, but a great memory. It also makes a great present. Instead of the usual kids birthday party, imagine giving them the gift of an art or crafting lesson, and a sentimental gift for everyone to take home and enjoy for years to come.

Here is how it works: I supply all the materials needed for your craft, come to your location, set up, and clean up, for a flat fee per person depending on the desired project. Paint, Canvas, brushes, easels, aprons, etc...all materials .are provided. I will have the canvas sketched out with your pre-chosen design, ready to be embellished however you choose, or with my help, as I will be in front of the group painting, creating, and directing, each step of the way.

Birthday parties, company team building outings, church groups, holiday crafting parties...any occasion you can imagine!

Some of the crafting sessions soon available: Rag Quilt in an afternoon, smocking, scrapbooking, sewing, and the list goes on and on!

More details coming soon.....

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Shhhhhh~I've got a secret.....but I will share it with only you! The very creative and talented Brandie Mansfield is hosting a giveaway a day January 1-10!!!!! All you need to do is check out her blog each day and make a comment on the featured post to be entered for a wonderful after Christmas treat just for you! I personally cannot wait!!!!!
More blogging later....I have been so busy, but I have lots of new goodies coming in 2010!!!! Have a safe and Merry Christmas!!!!