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Saturday, May 28, 2011

"Clowning Around" Coloring Contest...Have You Entered Yet! Creative Fun and A Prize TOO!

Entries have been extended until June 5, 2011 for the Under The Big Top "Clowning Around" Coloring Contest!

Check out the original post here for full details.

Download this FREE Pop Art Minis Printable "Clowning Around" and get to coloring, creating and having fun!

(Right Click/Save as Jpeg/Print/Color-Create/Upload to the Entry Link Up)

Don't forget to post your entry HERE so that when the voting begins you can spread the word to all of your friends to pop by and VOTE for your colorful creation!

Oh, and one more thing...remember there's a PRIZE for the winning entry!

Check it out!

A 8-1/2"x11" Framed Print of my "Under The Big Top" Pop Art Mini, Super scented 3"x3" Circus Pillar from my Prim Candle Shop tucked inside a wire basket and a silly little clown bobble!

Questions? Email me or comment here...Can't wait to see what you create!

My Puppy Pal...Gifting the Grad Pop Art Mini Style!

YAY! The color is complete and "My Puppy Pal"...a gift for the grad...will soon be on it's way to my Niece, Anna. Not sure if it's what every Jr. High to High School graduate might expect or even want, but I'm hoping that she'll appreciate my efforts and a little extra that will accompany the Pop Art Mini!

Here's a few more up close and personal shots of this big eyed cutie and her puppy pal!

Ok, what next...hmmm...putting my creative thinking cap on and ready to roll on to another sketch with pops of color! Any ideas?

Wishing you a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

Remembering those that have served our great country!

A look back at this week's Pop Art Minis Introductions

Big Eyes and Best Friends!

Shared at Sweet Saturdays...buzz by for some deliciously delightful creative treats!

Friday, May 27, 2011

Congratulations...Hip!Hip!Hooray! Celebrating Graduation Day and a W.I.P. Gift!

Anna, The Graduate...they grow up fast!

It's that time of year when graduations roll around and this year my Niece Anna is and at this posting has graduated from Jr. High! She will now make that adventurous journey to High School...wonder if I should put out a warning! LOL Ok, I'm sure things have changed ALOT since I graduated back in, on second thought, no need to share dates...I'll just share a quick sneak peek of my Pop Art Mini gift to the grad!

The Sketch

Her fave dog is the dachshund, perfect choice!

And yes, I'm behind in getting this done, but I promise it will be on it's way before the weekend...ends! I've even started adding the "pops" of color.

And I couldn'ts resist sharing some of the sweet treat talents of my amazing sisters...Ami (graphic artist, extraordinaire...mom of the graduate) and Shari (all around creative guru!) No party is complete without the sweet treats. (I'm still waiting for my doggie bag to arrive in the mail!)
Oreo Cookie BonBons! YUMMY!

Cream Cheese Mints...rich and delicious.

And last but not least a little shout out to the GRAD!

Congratulations! Whoohooo! Hip! Hip! HOORAY!

You did it...you've done it...today is your day!

Celebrate! Jump Up! Scream! Give a Cheer!

For Your Graduation Day if finally Here!

You've done amazing and you're definitely great

Now upward and onward...more adventures await!

Ok, I have a mini to complete...and Anna, if you happen to read this...your gift is in the mail!

Thursday, May 26, 2011

A Bright Eyed Bumble and A Baby Bee...Buzzzzzz!

A Pop Art Mini with a bit of a buzzzz...

A bright eyed bumble and a baby bee

A little bit silly, but definitely the beeknees

They love to buzz...the talk of the town

Say Hi, hello if you see them around

Yellow and black they stand out in a crowd

And sometimes their buzz can get quite loud

But, you can bet they've got a smile for you

Yes, the bright eyed bumble and the baby bee too!

A closer look...

The baby Bee...buzzzy and cute!

A bee's eye view...blue, it's true!

Have a Bee-utiful Day!

Linked up at these fun places!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Big Eyed Inspiration...Playing With Dolls...A W.I.P. Wednesday Buzz and What I LOVE!

Shared at What I Love Wednesday!

New B.F.F. Big Eyed Inspiration

I love my Blythe Doll(s)! Call me "cuckoo" that's ok, but there's something about those big eyes that capture my imagination and inspire me in my art. After a day at the office...playing with dolls...hmmm...see a pattern here...I thought it would be fun to enjoy a little play date/photo shoot with my "official" Blythe doll and her new B.F.F. who is not an official Blythe, but we don't need to point that out to her! She recently joined the family and when she arrived she had straight dark black hair and it was not looking too good..thin in the back and kind of icky so I got brave enough to give it a chop and crown her with a new head of hair! I'm liking the new look, but still have a little work to do to get it just right! In the meantime, here's a few quick pix I snapped of the styling duo!

My "official" Blythe is the blond on the left! The dark haired cutie...the new B.F.F.

After all that I needed to relax with a little sketch time...Another Love! And of course that was inspired by the big eyed cuties and a little buzzzz! A Honey of a bumble and a baby bee! Can't wait to add the pops of color!

So that's my Wednesday Buzz...What's Yours?

Share it here!

Don't forget to join us in the "Clowning Around" Creative Coloring Contest.
Check out the details here!

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Let's Have Some Fun "Clowning Around" Creative Coloring Contest and FREE Printable!

FREE PRINTABLE

Clowning Around Creative Coloring Contest

I posted yesterday about my latest "art-venture" and line art that I was working on for some soon to be rubber stamp designs to be sold through Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co and one of my Hive Friends (thanks Finding Charm) suggested that I think about creating coloring pages too! Well, with that suggestion in mind I decided to make my "Clowning Around" rubber stamp design into a FREE Printable Creative Coloring Page and toss a Creative Coloring Contest into the Big Top Ring as well!

So, if you'd like to join in the creative coloring fun and be entered for a chance at a Big Top Prize Package (Stay tuned for the prize package pix...it's gonna be BIG!) here's what you will need to do.

1. Download the FREE Pop Art Minis "Clowning Around" Creative Coloring Page (whew, that's a mouthful...LOL) Right click on pic above, save as jpeg, print on full size 8.5"x11"

(Note: The files large so make sure you size it to fit your paper)

2. Then go to work...color, scrapbook, alter...let your creative imagination run wild. The only rule here is that you have to include the Clowning Around image in your piece in some way, shape or form. Whatever you want to do...it's all up to YOU!

3. After you have completed your "Clowning Around" Creative Masterpiece...Blog about it or post it somewhere that you link to it from the Clowning Around Creative Coloring Contest Gallery Page.

Please Link directly to your entry so that we can find your post or blog.

4. Entries in the Clowning Around Creative Coloring Contest will be open from today, May 24, 2011 through June 5, 2011 11:59 pm.

5. Voting will be open starting at 12:01 am. June 6, 2011 through Sunday, June 12, 2011 11:59 pm. PST

6. The winning entry will be posted Monday, June 13, 2011

7. The Winning Entry will receive this prize package!

Hope you'll join in the creatively "Clowning Around Coloring Contest", but if you decide you just want to color that's ok too...just download the Free printable above and work your magic with your markers, crayons or colored pencils!

And don't forget to check back to see when the new "Under The Big Top" Rubber stamp collection is ready to roll out in the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Store.

COMING SOON!

Can't wait to see your "Clowning Around" Creations!

Ready, Set, CREATE!

Monday, May 23, 2011

Exciting News! Pop Art Minis Rubber Stamps, Iron-On Transfers and Fabric Blocks Coming Soon!

I'm excited to announce that I have signed on with Queen Kat Designs to create a collection of Pop Art Mini Rubber Stamps, Iron-On Transfers, and Fabric Blocks. Already in the works is the Nursery Rhyme Time collection for Iron-on Transfer and Fabric Blocks...which will be sold through the Kat's Magical Patches shoppe!

I'll be sure to share the finished product and links as soon as it's up in the store!

Next up...I've been working on the rubber stamp designs for the first collection that will be put into works inspired by the original Pop Art Mini "Under The Big Top".

Here's a sneak peek of the collection in "sketch" stage before going to final line art and then on to becoming rubber stamps...perfect for scrapbooking and cardmaking. I'm sure you can recognize some of the circus characters from the original drawing and a few new one's too!

I'm excited about this new adventure and look forward to creating more fun collections.

Have a Pop Art Mini collection that you would like to see in rubber stamp form...suggestions, fun ideas...toss them my way!