Showing posts with label twitter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label twitter. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

A Tumble Bumble Bee Treat...Oh, So Sweet!

"Tumble Bumble Sweet Treat"   by Joni Nickrent   copyright 2011
Well it looks like the tumble bumble bee from last nights "Scribble, Doodle, Sketch Blog" ended up becoming a "full-blown" Pop Art Mini.  Playfully buzzing about a sweet treat bumble hive cupcake thanks to suggestions from the #twitterbees on the Twitter!  I'm pretty happy with the way he turned out...bright, bold, silly and sweet!
"Tumble Bumble Sweet Treat"   by Joni Nickrent   copyright 2011
From doodle sketch to full Pop Art Mini
Sketch to Color  
The finishing touches!

hmmm....wonder who might buzz by next?

Monday, March 21, 2011

"Tweethearts" Tweeting A Springtime Tune...Ain't that Tweet, oops I mean Sweet!

"Tweethearts" close up   by Joni Nickrent   copyright 2011
With Spring in the air I couldn't resist the opportunity to create a Pop Art Mini that combines a happy little tune with one of my favorite things to do..."TWEET".  So how to do that...we'll with a couple of "TWEETHEARTS" of course!
"Tweethearts"   by Joni Nickrent   copyright 2011
Tweethearts tweeting a springtime tune
Happily perched in front of the moon.
Stars are twinkling in the sky
Springtime is here, we can't deny
 One blue, One orange and as cute as can be
As they swing and tweet for you and me!
Tweethearts  -  Pencil sketch
Tweethearts - Blending the color.
Tweet Details
Tweethearts close up detail
Come follow me on Twitter so we can tweet together!

I added the "Tweethearts" to Week 18 Whimsical Wednesday.  Be sure to drop by and check out all the whimsical fun. And don't forget to drop by on Tally Tuesday, March 29th and vote for the "Tweethearts" to become a Wizard of Whimsy Winner! Tweet! Tweet!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Count Down To Toy Fair 2011...Playtime Fun 4 Everyone!


Only one more day in the office then I'm off to the 2011 Toy Fair in New York! Everyone at Charisma has been prepping for weeks, working on lots of new dolly projects, photo shoots, catalogs, booth design and some exciting surprises that will debut on opening day this coming Sunday (Feb. 13, 2011) Booth 2065 - Flr.3 - Jacob Javitt's Center.
So stay tuned for tweets, pix, and a grand debut of a brand new collection of dollies that we think will make the competition "green" with envy!
(ok, I can't resist...here's a hint..."cookie time"! Oops...that might be just a little too easy! hehehe!But just wait till you see them...AWESOME!)

So be sure to tune into our Charisma Doll Network and Follow the Charisma "Twitter-spondants" for the behind the scenes scoops, surprises and special treats!


@charismabrands - Straight from the source, of course!
@peggyvicioso - Marketing and Development extraordinaire
@sanclemenTbetty - The girl behind the amazing graphics and all things that make our brands Shine!
@popartminis (that's me - product development and "stylist to the dolls")

And Remember . . .  "you're never too old to play with dolls!"



Thursday, November 4, 2010

Playing The Catch Up Game . . . Creative Re-entry!


I've been back from my "Dolly" product development trip to China and Sri Lanka for a couple days now and have begun the game called "Catch Up". . . with no time for monkey business! hehehe!


While I was away candle orders from my Primitive Cottage Collections store became quite backed up and so I began the first round of "catch up" by doing alot of dipping, dipping, and more dipping.  I've managed to make a dent in the stack of orders, but still a ways to go.  One dip at a time and hopefully by the end of the weekend I'll be caught up with this part of my life. 
Next up in the catch up game was the re-entry back into the office! Swatched!

My first day back after the 2 week product development trip and my desk, although clean when I arrived looked like a disaster area before I left. After starting the work day at 6:00 a.m. due to the fact that my body time clock is a little messed up at the moment (posting at 1:34 a.m. today as well) I managed to get a few major things completed plus was surprised by an awesome meal of homemade enchiladas and turtle bday cake (thanks to some special peeps in the office)!

Blogging...yeah, I missed this alot while I was gone and am trying again to get back on a schedule.  I guess that's why I'm sitting here again at a ridiculous hour of the night blogging about the "Catch Up" game.  And really need buzz The Hive...have missed keeping up with all my #twitterbee friends!


Pop Art Minis...oh, how I have neglected you!  A promise to myself that I MUST finish and upload all of the images for the 2011 Calendar Design including the elusive cover that I just can't seem to find time to complete!  Definitely will be DONE this weekend!


Along with the following list of additional MUST DO'S!

1.  Helping my daughter move into her new apartment!  (A definite decorating blog here...hehehe)
2.  At least 1-2 NEW Holly Day Pop Art Minis Designs
3.  Finish pulling together all the goodies for the Pop Art Minis Facebook Milestone Contest Giveaway Goodie Package (this one's gonna be big...thinking Celebration filled with holiday fun a few polka dots a penguin or two thrown in for good measure, definitely a Pop Art Mini ACO and something that will help you create a sweet treat...hehehe...stay tuned)
4.  Finding a new kitchen/dining table to replace the dining table that has now become my daughter's new dining room table! Not sure how that happened, but I'm sure it's gonna look cute in her new place and I"m looking forward to getting a new and larger set that will accommodate a few more people.
Thinking this might be the one, but I will definitely be changing out the chair cushions to something that is more bold! :)
5.  Cleaning and organizing The House...big CATCH UP here....eeek...maybe this one will come off the list until later! hehehe~
6.  Catching up on some more blogging fun...have some amazing pics from the travels that I am definitely looking forward to sharing!  Sneak Peak Pic...Elephant Awesome!

7.  New project that requires some major sketch time inspired by my trip as well...
graphic, bold, green? Yeah...gonna be soooo cool!
8.  Catching up with family and friends and maybe even a little continued birthday celebrating!

Plus, I think today is the day that my birthday pinata arrives and I can't wait to see what goodies are tucked inside...definitely will share that!

WHEW, so that's my "Catch Up" game list and now I'm off to catch up on just a bit more sleep before the sun comes up or is that the Chinese moon! Zzzzzzz!



Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Meet "Tuesday Twitter" . . . A Masquerading and Buzzing BEE-auty!

Meet "Tuesday Twitter" she's all a buzz
As she tweets and #twitterbees on Twitter
She's a masquerading little bee as that you can see
Especially when her wings are a "flitter".
Come along have some fun
For we've only just begun to
 tweet, tweet, a tweet on "The Twitter."

Available now in the Pop Art Minis Zazzle Store!






And if you get a chance buzzz by The Hive and join us for "Twitterbees Tuesday"

Monday, October 4, 2010

What's Twitterbee Tuesday. . . It's the Twitter BUZZzz In The Hive! Link Up!


It's when all of the #twitterbees from this place called Creating The Hive join together to buzz about "The Twitter" leaving tweets about all the fun things happening in The Hive and following other
creative bees that love to tweet the buzz! 
And what's The Hive?  Well it just happens to BEE a very dynamic and active social networking community of some very creative artists in the arts, crafts and hobby industry! 
So if you haven't checked it out buzz on by now! 
And  if you are already a member of The Hive we sure hope you'll join us for some
#Twitterbees Tuesday fun! 
Come on along and get your Buzzzzz on . . . you'll BEE glad you did!  
Don't forget the hashtag #twitterbees! See you on "The Twitter"! (Thanks Betty White!)
Follow Me Twitterbee!

The "Tuesday Twitterbee" design will be available in my Pop Art Minis Zazzle Store . . . just in case you might bee interested! hehehe!

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Join Us For Some Facebook Fun

Pop Art Minis Facebook Fun!


We'd love it if you'd "Like" Pop Art Minis . . . Share you links with our Friends on my Discussions Tab and get in on the conversation!
And for all of you that are already LIKE Pop Art Minis . . . thanks so much . . . You're Rock Stars! If you get a chance please spread the word about Pop Art Minis to your friends on Facebook!
Design Ideas?  If you have something that you would like to see created as a Pop Art Mini please let me know! Always looking for inspiration and ideas! 
Have a Facebook Page of your own that you'd like us to LIKE?  Leave your links here so I can link, Like and connect with you too!

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Have a Snap, Crackle, Poppin' Great Day!

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Need A Little "Mental Floss" For Your Brain? Check this out!

Thanks to a Twitter Friend who tweeted a link to this fun online version of the Mental Floss magazine I was able to stumble on to some fun trivia, amazing facts, and fun quizzes . . . definitely mental floss for the brain! Here's the website's official spin on what this mag is all about:

"For the record: mental_floss magazine is an intelligent read, but not too intelligent. We're the sort of intelligent that you hang out with for a while, enjoy our company, laugh a little, smile a lot and then we part ways. Great times. And you only realize how much you learned from us after a little while. Like a couple days later when you're impressing your friends with all these intriguing facts and things you picked up from us, and they ask you how you know so much, and you think back on that great afternoon you spent with us and you smile . . . And then you lie and say you read a lot."

So if you're looking for a place to spend a bit of time and find some silly, amazing and in general pretty creative fun check this out . . . the place where "knowledge junkies get their fix"  Enjoy!