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Exclusive Holiday Sale!

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Unique Art Gifts Make Memorable Holidays!

Start your Christmas Shopping early with an “Exclusive” Sale available Only to You!

Original Paintings and Christmas Ornaments on Sale!

Enter code MERRY25 at checkout and receive 25% Off your Total Purchase!!

Sale ends 12/6/2023

✨Visit my Etsy Shop now and take advantage of this Exclusive Offer✨

Important: Each work of art is an Original, completely Unique! Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. So don’t delay!!!

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Studio Update

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I’ve been working on ornaments and I’m going to toot my horn here, because I think they’re turning out really cute😊 There are so many steps involved in creating just one ornament from the painting itself, to the photographs, to creating the video and getting it all up on Instagram and my Etsy Shop. But it’s wonderful when it all comes together!😅

This is the video for “the Wonder of Christmas” and I thought it turned out pretty nice, but what do you think?

Both ornaments, “Making Spirits Bright” and “The Wonder of Christmas” are now available in my Etsy Shop if you’re interested. Stay tuned for more details on an Exclusive Offer which will be announced here and available only to you!

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Thoughtful Thursday Words of Wisdom

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I’m a collector of inspiring quotes and came across this one which I wanted to share with you. I added it to one of my abstract paintings with bold autumn colors. It’s a motivating quote that rings so true:

“Your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way.” ~Unknown

You can set all the goals you want but if your heart’s desire isn’t in it, if you can’t envision your dream or get discouraged after a few bumps in the road you can bet your bippy, you won’t be successful at it.

Hope this inspires you in some way today. Thanks for stopping by!!

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Studio Update

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  • It’s Official!!
  • 4×4 inch
  • 4×4 inch
  • 4×4 inch
  • 4×4 inch

I’m busy creating fun whimsical ornaments in what is now the official “Santa’s Workshop” as indicated by this sign (shown above) which hangs on my studio door🎄 I’m adding fun phrases to these 4×4 inch canvas ornaments and thought I’d ask for your advice. For the first two I used “making spirits bright” and “the Wonder of Christmas.” But the other two still need a fun phrase. So make sure to cast your vote for each in the comments section below!

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Snowman House Choices:

A) Baby it’s cold outside
B) Deck the Halls
C) Home Sweet Home
D) Or submit a new idea!

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Gold Trimmed Trees Choices:

A) Magic happens
B) Creating memories
C) Good tidings to you
D) Or submit a new idea!

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Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com

Studio Update

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  • 4″x4″
  • 3″x4″
  • 3″x4″
  • 3″x4″

Santa’s Workshop is in full swing🎄 I’ve been busy in the studio working on new batches of ornaments in varying sizes and these are the first ones. There are a lot of layers in creating these little treasures so it takes a bit of time but they’re coming along nicely and will be ready to hang. Now I need to squeeze in the time to get them photographed so I can add them to my shop😅

If you haven’t stopped by my Etsy Shop, I encourage you to do so because holiday shoppers are already out and snatching up Christmas ornaments and paintings. So if you’re looking for an original, one of a kind gift for someone special make sure to stop by and check back periodically as I’ll be adding more.

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Photo by Kristina Paukshtite on Pexels.com

Handmade Little Monsters Journal – Take 2

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  • Pearl and her entourage
  • Fluffy Muffins and her BFF, Jams
  • Agnus and her eclectic brood

Not sure if you saw my earlier post where I started creating a handmade little monsters journal inspired by  Margaret Peot’s book, “Inkblot”.

The idea is to create ink blots on your paper and then turn them into some type of image using your imagination. My inkblots are all weird but somewhat cute little monsters and these are my new pages. I don’t know what’s more fun, creating these little monsters or coming up with the fun names for them 😂🤣

  • Pearl and her entourage
  • Fluffy Muffins and her BFF, Jams
  • Agnus and her eclectic brood

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“You have the greatest magical power within you, it’s called imagination.” ~Nitin Namdeo

Thoughtful Thursday Poem by George Cooper

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I painted this Autumn abstract a while ago but thought this beautiful poem by George Cooper fit it perfectly:

“Come, little leaves” said the Wind one day, “Come to the meadows with me and play. Put on your dresses of red and gold; for summer is past, and the days grow cold.”

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Handmade Little Monsters Journal

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I’m starting a new handmade journal inspired by Margaret Peot’s book, “Inkblot.” The book is suitable for all ages and it brings out the kid in all of us.

Remember when you were a kid and you used your imagination to create images in clouds that floated by in the sky? The premise behind this book is basically the same. You create ink blots on your paper and then turn them into some type of image using your imagination.

I haven’t designed covers for it or even sewn the pages together yet because I’m changing the orientation of the pages as I go. So the layout isn’t quite final. But one thing’s for sure, I can’t stop laughing at these little monsters as they come to life. When you view the pages below you’ll understand why. Hope this inspires the kid in you to be a little silly today and create some art. If you’re interested in Margaret Peot’s book, “Inkblot” it’s available on amazon. I highly recommend it!

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“The imagination is the pathway to everywhere.” ~Terence McKenna

PS – each one has a cute and fitting name 😂🤣😂

  1. Miss Bubbles
  2. Sarge
  3. Twinkle Toes
  4. Myrtle
  • Miss Bubbles
  • Sarge
  • Twinkle Toes
  • Myrtle

Simplest Things Journal

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Before getting back to business in the studio (and there’s lots to do), I had a bit more fun creating in my Simplest Things Journal. I’m finally getting that fall vibe going on and made this new page with splashes of fall colors. I don’t know why, but I really love the messiness of this design. It’s a bit chaotic but also calming.

I also used a few of the wildflower inchies from my stash to create several more pages. For the most part even though they don’t have a fall vibe going on, they’re dreaming they do😊 🍂🍁 My favorite flower inchie is the red one, it really pops!

Which is your favorite page?

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“I can smell the autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill of pumpkin and crisp sunburnt leaves.” ~Unknown

Simplest Things Journal

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I’ve been busy with so many things that I’ve been neglecting my Simplest Things Journal. So I thought it would be a good idea to create something new and give my mind a break. The original inspiration for creating these journal pages came from Amy Maricle’s Simplest Things Challenge at Mindful Art Studios.

What I love most in creating these designs is it’s a great way to unwind and destress. You create interesting art, in a short amount of time with simple elements like lines, circles, droplets or anything else you can think of. There are no rules, just create and have fun!

I’m a huge fan of color, the more, the merrier! So for me to leave a design mostly black and white or with minimal color takes great restraint on my part. Sometimes my inner muse, you know the one who’s color crazy, wins the fight 😂

These are a few new pages in my journal. They’re similar but different.

Hope they inspire you to create art today, thanks for stopping by!!!

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“Color is a super power that directly influences the soul.” ~Wassily Kandinsky