It's Wednesday...Time for a SALE

Today is going to start the first of my weekly sales. Each Wednesday I will list a new item or items that will be on sale in my Etsy shop for 2 days, Wednesday and Thursday.

I thought I would start this off with a BANG! 50% off any photo, any size.
That's right 50% off today and tomorrow ONLY... (CST).

I will be listing some new photos today, if you see something but want a different size let me know and I will be happy to list a new size for you. Use CODE "WENSALE" Happy Shopping !

Coming this FALL...

So with the beginnings of fall starting to show around here a bit early I thought I would share some things to come...

First off some changes that will be made to my blog! Yup I figured it was time to get you all involved around here so I am going to start announcing contests here on my blog and the winner will be chosen from the comments left on the Contest Entry. The first contest will be held next month, so be sure to check back for that.

The second item add to my blog will be weekly specials that you will only find out about here. I will not have announcements in my store about them so to find out what's on sale you need to check here.

And lastly I will be giving sneak peaks to my faithful viewers as to new art that I am working on and may or may not be listing in my etsy store. Why do I say may not? Well that leads into my next announcement...

SCHEDULE OF FALL SHOWS!

We all know that there are some many festivals and art shows happening this time of year and I have booked a ton. So as I make new art it goes out with me to the shows first and if I don't sell it there it will go into my shop. Of course if you see something posted here you just have to have you will always have first dibs on it. Just leave a comment or email me.

So here is my upcoming schedule of festivals...

September
27 - Front Street Fair in Arlington

October
4 - Coppell Farmers Market
11 - Kessler Pumpkin Patch in Dallas

November
1 - Trinity Craft Fair in Euless
22 - Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash at the Sons of Herman Hall in Dallas

December
6 - Denton High School Craft Fair
13 - Sanger High School Craft Fair

If you are in the area for any of these please stop by and let me know you read my blog, I will have special gifts for all of you! See you soon.

No lazy days here

Usually when you think of the summertime you think, lazy days by the pool. Sitting under a tall oak tree sipping Lemonade. Watching kinds play baseball.

What you don't think about is, the kids are out of school so for the next 3 months I need to find something for them to do and once you find something for them to do then you spend your time running them from Billy's house to practice to the sleep over to music lessons and the 5 trips it takes you to do all that because somewhere in between they forgot at least 2 items they need when in reality whatever they forgot is actually sitting right next to them in the van.

Now although I don't have any children that are at that age yet I do have a brother who needed help to plan his wedding. Now I know some of you would love the details to this grand event, especially since I did 90% of the planning that will have to wait until I write the book or at least another post. Some things that I did learn from their wedding was;

there is a reason you plan...so you are not trying to figure out who is walking down the isle with who as you are coming down the stairs.

there is a reason you have a rehearsal...so the day of you are fully aware of what is going on and all the details are figured out then and not as they are happening the day of.

book your rehearsal dinner, don't just show up there and expect that they have room for you 20+ party...

make sure you have one person (at least) that knows what's going on and make sure they are reliable.

On that note make sure you have someone that is reliable and can read a watch if they are in charge of getting the father of the bride to the wedding and especially if they are suppose to be in the wedding as well...

always have alternates...in case 1 (or 3) of your groomsmen flake out on you at the last minute or don't show up until the end of the service...


And last but not least do NOT shop for you rings, the groom's tux and a pastor the week before the wedding...you never know what you will end up with!

(Yes this all happened and yes they still got married) It was probably one of the most memorable events our family will ever have...




But the bride was beautiful! And she is one of my best friends so I can't really complain too much! Congrats you guys, I love you!

A Treasury of Artists

So on Etsy you can create a treasury of your favorite sellers or art, if you are lucky enough to be around when a treasury opens. I am never around...well I should never say never! I finally got one! I decided to find artists/art that depicted Chicago at night. My home town!



You can check it out HERE

Please click on all the images and leave a comment or two. I would love to get this on the front page!

Everything is Coming Up Roses

So for once I set out to create something for a contest and I actually got it done in time for the deadline. Lord and Taylor was holding a contest for a new look for their rose, which has been their iconic symbol since the 1940's. They asked artists of all mediums to submit their designs by midnight last night. (I got mine in at 10:30pm!)

They will be reviewing the entries for the next few weeks and June 9th they will reveal their top 60 choices and open the voting up to the public! I will keep you posted on what I hear back and if I am picked I will let you know where to vote.

Here's a sneak peak at my design I sent in.

Beer-B-Q Recap

First off I want to give a huge THANKS to the LD Team for Etsy Dallas! They worked their tails off to plan this show and it paid off in a big way. We had all kinds of press and people came from all over to see what we had going on. It was fantastic! Check out our website to see some of the press and pics from the event. I had the pleasure of talking with so many great people; including Jessica from Funky Finds who = was kind enough to write a little about my painting Rich in God's Love that I am using to raise money for the Vanessa Whitwell Scholarship Fund. I also met a couple members of a new local band Watching Cars, and got to talk to them about maybe designing a T-shirt for their band...I will keep you posted on that. Until then, check out their website for upcoming shows and some downloads of their songs.

THIS WEEKEND

Welcome the Summer Season with Etsy Dallas

On Sunday, May 18th Etsy Dallas will kick off the summer season with a festive trunk show at the home and studio of The Kessler Craftsman.

Etsy Dallas’ first annual Beer-B-Q will boast over 30 local artists and crafters selling their handmade goods. Shop for jewelry, stationery, photography, bags, hair accessories, glass art, soap and bodycare, clothing, home décor, and so much more!

Customers will also be greeted with the delicious smell of grilled meats and veggies, cold beer on tap, Punchy Party Punch, and live music – all FREE to the public!(While supplies last) The first lucky 25 customers will receive a goody bag chock full of promo items and coupons. You don't want to miss these. There are so good that several of us in Etsy Dallas are talking about how we can snag one.

Etsy Dallas will also offer a free Make-&-Take crafts booth for all ages. Customers can explore their creative side for free and experience first-hand the joy of the handmade way! All unused supplies will be donated to a local children’s charity.

Please bring plenty of CASH as many of our indie handmade vendors will not be able to accept credit cards. (BUT I WILL)

So bring your appetite, your creativity, and your support for local artists and crafters, and get ready for a day full of handmade food, music, and fun with Etsy Dallas!

Where: 1027 N. Windomere, Dallas 75208
When: Sunday, May 18th
Time: 11am-5pm
Music by: DJ Modchap and the Garrett Heinrichs Band

I am bring some never before seen art with me as well. And I will be taking orders for the Rich in God's Love print where 50% of my proceeds are going to the Vanessa Whitwell Scholarship Fund.

You don't want to miss this!