Show, Tell and Share

Hello Dear Bloggy Friends!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  I'm thrilled that I was able to finally finish up the Snowy Quartet....

You remember, right?  They looked like this.....

 

They've come a long way....and after a few color changes and lots and lots of layers of paint, they are ready for their big reveal ;)

 

We'll start with Mr. Shivers.

 

 

 

With his bright blue eyes and Santa cap, he's all set for the Season.  I just love the way the crackle medium lends such a wonderful vintage look to the sculptures.

 

This is Topper.

 

 

He sure is a sweetie....and more delicious crackling!

 

 

Next up is a snowman bust (is it wrong that the word bust makes me giggle....heehee) entitled "Winter Wishes".

 

 

It's hard to see in the photos, but the front of that star is completely covered in sparkles :)

 

 

Last, but not least, is a little bird loving Snowman.

I haven't decided on a name for him yet.

 

 

I chose not to crackle him so his colors would be more vibrant and his look more whimsical.

 

 

That fabric around his neck is beautiful....it has birds on it!  I got this when I did a  fantabulous fabric swap with my friend, Heather.  I love the fabric so much, I made heart pillow ornaments from it, too :)

 

These are all in the shop, if you see something you like :)

 

I wanted to quickly pass along some neat things to you, just in case you didn't know about them.

 

Kim Klassen is offering a FREE mini course to help you learn to use Photoshop Elements better.  Here is the LINK to find out more.  Her textures are amazing!

 

Also, Strathmore (the paper company) is offering free classes, once again, for 2013.  You can find out about those, HERE.

 

Lastly, there is a woman named Kitty Hockman who runs an animal sanctuary in her big backyard.  She does her best to rescue abused and neglected animals of all sorts and give all a chance to live their lives in a safe and nurturing environment.  She crafts and has an Etsy store to help raise funds for these creatures she feels priviledged to care for and she blogs, to help spread the word about proper and fair treatment for our animal kin ....and the antics of the furry friends who call her ranch home.

She is hosting a wonderful opportunity to make art for a good cause.

Hockman Ranch's First Annual Artist Event

 

I urge you to take a look and see if it is something that calls to you.  I'm signing up.....hope a few of you will join me :)

Well, that's it for now....back to stocking the store I go....such a busy shopping week it'll be!!
Biggest hugs to you all!

Cameron

~Mermaid Swap Goodies Show and Tell~

Hello my wonderful and fabulous Bloggy Friends!!

I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while!  Though I was warned against it, I started a studio re-organize thinking it couldn't possibly take so long....well....2 weeks and a few projects behind, I finally have a clean space to create in.  I now have a dedicated shipping area so I don't have to move what I'm working on aside to package up orders!  Loving it so far!

Anyways...on to why we are really here. To see some Mermaids!!
This proved to be an awesome swap, and though I am still waiting on one last Mermie girl from Heidi (she was sick, so I gave her an extension.....that's the nice thing about making up your own swap....you can bend the rules, too...haha!) I knew this was going to be a photo and link heavy post. 

I'll be sure to show you what Heidi sends on my next post.

You might want to go get something to drink...and maybe a notebook to jot down some newfound blogs.  I know I not only got to swap with some of my favorite artists and friends here in Blogland....but, I got the pleasure of meeting some new ones, as well :)

...Oh, and before I get started, I wanted to thank everyone for all the extras that were included in my packages!  I loved recieving each and every piece of mail and am just tickled that you all wanted to participate to begin with!
But, in the interest of keeping the pictures to a minimum, I am just showing the main/mermaid related art/goody for each participant :)

Okay....these are posted in no particular order....get your diving caps on...and let's go swimming!

 

Art by Marfi of Incipient Wings

 

 

Art by Sherry Gadel

 

 

Art by Debi at Puddleduck Grange

 

My first Mer-Crow art by Stacy at Magic Love Crow

 

 

Embroidered pillowcases by Heather at Ramblings from the Animal House

 

 

Art by Lynn at Sunny Room Art

 

 

Art by Lisa at The Wright Stuff

 

 

Art by Manon at Manon Popjes Art

 

 

Siren Paper Doll by Erin at The Mucha Cafe

 

 

Digital Art by Wini at Art, Love & Joy

 

 

Art by Joyce at Joyce's Art Blog

 

 

Painted Rock by Andrea at Falling Ladies

She said she tried to think of what a painted rock for a mermaid would look like :)

 

 

Art by Pen at Rosa Lily

 

 

Art by Frances at We Three 3

 

 

Art by Kristin at Twinkle, Twinkle

 

 

Art by Heather at Little Red Henry

 

 

Zippered Pouch by Amy at Salamander Dreams

 

 

Mermaid Paper Doll by Rachel at Wonderings

 

 

Art by Devon at Monkeying Around

 

 

Art by Natasha May at Natasha May Art World

 

 

Art by Trish Lovato

 

 

Art by Micki at The Secret Hermit

 

Great stuff, huh?!

I am one lucky mermaid lovin' lady right now...heehee!

 

Thanks, again to everyone who created a little mermie something for me!

And to you all for stopping by for a visit!  I just adore it when you do :)

 

Saltwater kisses and sandy hugs,

Cameron