Number and Colour Books for kids

My friend Tlouey (Sara) from iATCs.com, wanted us to participate in helping her to make some colour and number books for her kids. They measure 4" x 4", and so I signed up for a page each in her books.
The first one is her colour book and I chose Red:


One of my favourite cars. A 1967 Chevelle. It's a beauty :) *car love*

The second is for her number book and I chose Tw0:


Ahhh, John Deere tractors. I love them. I remember playing with my little John Deere tractor when I was younger. Who says Barbies and Tractors don't mix? :P

Sara is also an author of a children's book called "Horse on the Loose!" Please check out her site: Red Horse Studios. She is a fantastic artist and writer :)

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Spring PAT 2009 on iATCs.com

*sharpies, prismacolour pencils, ink and dimensional glaze (sapphire and house only)

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Geez Long time no blog :)

Hi!! *waves* Remember me? The sporadic blogger is back, and guess what? It's summer vacation for me!! YAY!
I do realize that I only seem to blog when I am on holidays. This is when I can really keep my attention on it, and so hopefully I can update you all on my wonderful (boring) life! YAY!

So what have I been up to? Hmmm, well I've taken two online art workshops. Which were awesome! I've completed my Northwest Coast Mural (finally!). I've made somemore ATCs, and have made a couple of totebags for my self. I've also done a bit of jewelry, so there's some bling coming your way soon.

Not alot of stuff, but enough to keep me busy and out of trouble relatively :)

What am I going to do this summer? I'm going to do some more art of course! Make some jewelry, maybe get that Etsy store that I keep talking about open. Do some more serious sewing I think. Some of my friends want me to give an art workshop this summer, so I'm thinking what I could do for that. Maybe clean up my art spot in the living room :)... Nah. LOL! Also I think I will hold a giveaway soon. I haven't had one in a long time, since BloggyGiveaways has stopped. But I think I can handle one on my own what do you think?

Just a quickie update for now! Check back soon for more posts!

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No Bling Lately...I know :(

Yeah nothing sparkly crossing my blog lately. *sigh* I haven't had much inspiration, and I haven't much supplies either. Being broke and all that. *BIG sigh*
I'm hoping to order some more silver shortly. But I am really looking into getting some silver solder. I'm checking things out...hopefully I can do something :) If not, more wire here I come! LOL!

Also, my camera is toast, so even if I did have some new sparklies, you wouldn't be able to see them. Another thing to buy on my ever growing list. :P

Well whatever. I think I'm going to play with some art supplies, and see what I can come up with!

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ArtTrader Mag Vol 6!! New division of illustratedATCs.com OPEN!

A new volume of ArtTrader Mag is out! Whoo HOO! I love looking at this online magazine. It always has yummy art and articles. This one is no exception.
It talks about design composition, how to get your artwork web-ready, watercolor pencils, an interview with a Fiber Artist, and so much more!

They have announced their new redesigned website for ArtTraderMag.com! It looks wonderful, and includes the ArtTrader Store. Right now it is showcasing some collage images for our mixed mail artist friends out there! Check it out!

IllustratedATCs.com is expanding! The sister site: MailArtWorld.com is closed down, as it hasn't done as well as the creators had hoped. But they still needed a place for the higher-level mixed mail artists to congregate. IllustratedATCs.com stepped up, and the two sites are merging as one. iATCs.com will have two divisions: Pencil & Paint, and Mixed Mail Art. It is still a juried site for both sides, but I still encourage you to apply. You never know what will happen if you don't try!

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Spring Break has come and gone....dang.

And it wasn't really a "Spring" break either. Too much snow. And more snow. Bleh. Of course, it gets nice out when I go back to work. Figures. But what can I say? That's way Mother Nature goes, and if you cross her...look out!! LOL!

The weather is finally decent. AMEN! I can see the sun, the birds are out, and the grass is slowly getting greener. Although, I have three big dirt piles in my front yard. I did not put them there. The City did. They put in a new sewer line, which is great, it's just that my front lawn looks horrible. And they almost took out one of my flower beds! I hope it's okay...my husband is going to start digging around to see if any of the root systems are damaged. Apparently, the City is going to replace the grass and whatnot, but I'll believe it when I see it. Unfortunately I don't have too much faith when the City promises something.

So no flowers for us yet. It still is quite cool here, but hopefully soon. I want to see some COLOR!! How I miss it in the Winter time. That's why I love Spring and Summer. All the colors. It's glorious!

Since I haven't any grown flowers, I drew some flowers for the Flowers swap at iATCs.com. I couldn't resist of course. What woman doesn't like flowers? So here are some to brighten your day! They certainly brighten mine :)





*all done in watercolor, colored pencils, india ink, acrylic and sparklie pen :)

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More Harajuku Girls!

I just love these girls! They are all so colourful, and vivacious. So I finished my set for iATCs.com, and I also joined the AFA.com version. Those are finished too! I put them all in a set, so you can peruse to your hearts content :)



Other news: I'm on Spring Break right now, so I am hoping/planning to get a bunch of stuff done this week. Also, the Whimsy Workshop on ArtTraderMag.com is starting on Wednesday, and I can hardly wait! This should be very interesting. I've never taken an online course before. Iam so excited!! You can still sign up! Come and art with me on Wednesday!

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