Artist Feature - marie b. mARTelly

Hey everyone,
Just wanted to share with you another creative friend of mine! Marie Martelly is an artist and now an art teacher. For those of you living near or around Del Rio, Texas....you are in for a treat! Marie teaches a class called iCANvas paint that has been a huge hit so far. I can honestly say that Marie is the most talented young artist I have ever met. Check out her blog for more info on the class and to see some of her amazing work:

http://www.mariebmartelly.com/

Wall Hangings - $15 each

Here are some new ones that are ready to ship! (Acrylic paint on canvas - 11in x 14in). Hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend!

Remember: Shipping is not included in price. If you are interested in purchasing an item, just leave a comment on the post and I will get back to you!

Reflections

I was going through the pictures on my camera and came across these pictures from NYC last fall. I wanted to share my awesome experience of creative/artistic growth: The Fashion District.

Basically I wanted to go there so that I could go to Mood, seeing has how Project Runway is my favorite show. It was pretty awesome. I even got to pet Swatch (the store's resident dog)!

It was one of my favorite parts of the trip to New York, even though I went by myself in the rain :-)

Set of 5 Cards - $10

These cards are done and ready to ship! They are fun, youthful and modern friendship cards. They are done in acrylic paint, and each has a friendship saying on the front. They make awesome cards for a girlfriend's birthday or just to say hi!

Remember: Shipping is not included in price. If you are interested in purchasing an item, just leave a comment on the post and I will get back to you!

Artist Feature - Southern Sass Embroidery

Today I wanted to highlight a friend of mine and fellow creative, Desiree Scales. She has an embroidery blog that you should definitely check out: http://southernsassembroidery.blogspot.com/

We have been good friends since high school and have enjoyed sharing our love of arts and crafts. In her words: "Every southern girl loves a good monogram!" :-)

Here are some of her amazing projects:

So if you need anything embroidered, you should definitely contact her!
http://southernsassembroidery.blogspot.com/

Inspiration

I wanted to share this with you guys. It was totally my "sunshine" :-) last week:

"...we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not dissappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts...."
-Romans 5:3-5

So...I am reading a really good craft book called The Handmade Marketplace. It is by Kari Chapin (which struck me because Chapin is the town I am from. lol). It is about how to sell your crafts locally, globally, and online. It has given me so many awesome ideas that I am so excited to implement! I would recommend it to any artist/crafter hoping to start selling! (see image of book below)

If any one of you has read or is reading any awesome arts and crafts books...let me know! I am always looking for inspiration...

Purse - $35

This purse is crocheted with a white fabric lining and a wooden handle. The dimensions are roughly 13 inches high and 7 inches wide. Had to stop myself from giving this one to myself. :-)

I wanted to thank all of you who have shown interest, purchased anything, or just given kind words about my stuff. This is the first time I have tried selling what I make and I wasnt really sure how it would go...so it really means a lot!