HUGE SALE Going ON NOW!!

Hello, Sweeties!

I just wanted to let you all know that I'm having a GIANT Sale to clear my shelves for new items in the Fall.

Just enter FABFORTYOFF at checkout for 40% your ENTIRE purchase!

So, this lovely 11x14 painting would be just $38.40!

 

...and this owl art necklace would be just $14.40!!

 

 

What about a sea glass barrette like this one?

Just $10.20!!

I have over 100 items in my shop including a Clearance Section that you would take an additional 40% off of with the coupon code!

Please stop in.  Maybe you can get a little early Christmas shopping done :)
Thank you and big hugs to you all for your support and friendship over the years!

Big Hugs,
Cam



 

The BIG News!

So........
The big secret I've been keeping.  The one I've been teasing you with.  The one I keep hinting at and then run away giggling to myself......

Well....
Here it is!!!!

 

I'm Published!!!!!!

 

 

My Halloween sculptures made it into this issue!

I don't know if you remember, but those were my first attempt at sculpting....ever!  You can read that post HERE.

 

I submitted them over a year and a half ago and heard just before going on vacation that they were selected!  I have to admit I blabbed a little, but I was waiting....waiting until I could hold the magazine in my trembling hands and shout from the rooftops....

I'M PUBLISHED!!!

 

Can you tell I'm excited?!

I've been so excited, I made new sculptures to commemorate the event!

Before I show you I wanted to tell you that I added a CLEARANCE Section to my store where I drastically reduced a bunch of paintings and other goodies.  I won't be renewing them, so grab them now....stock up on gifts....and use this 10% OFF coupon on your entire purchase to sweeten the deal!

 

Enter CELEBRATEWITHME at checkout :)

 

I gave you this sneak peek on Facebook a couple weeks back.

 

 

This became my very first try at a doll.  This is Mango :)

 

 

 

I love cat paw pads....so he had to have them, too.

 

After I made him.  I tried a different face shape.

 

 

This is "Spats"

Tuxedo cats are special to me now that I own one :)

 

 

These really were labor intensive.  I have one more body ready to apply clay to, but to be honest, I don't think I'm going to tackle that anytime soon.  These may be the only two I ever make. 

Who knows.... 

 

I've been working in clay so much over the past few weeks!

 

Look at these cool pumpkins I made.

I call them my "Sleepy Hollow" Series.

 

(sold)

 

All the text is cut from a vintage copy of the book.

"Sleepy Hollow was famous for Goblin Pumpkins"

 

 

"Sleepy Hollow is the most haunted spot in the world"

 

"shocking things happen in Sleepy Hollow"

 

 

"Sleepy Hollow is full of strange spirits"

 

"Welcome to Sleepy Hollow"

 

These are fun to make.  Each takes on a personality of its own.  I like flipping through the pages of the book and trying to make phrases that go with their expression.

 

...and because Halloween is not complete without a bit of the macabre, I made these:

 

 

4 pairs of fangs for your curiousity cabinet.

 

This little piggy had rigor mortis.....

 

 

 (Sorry, Natasha May) She hates it when I show digits in jars..haha!

I used driftwood as the bones. 

They are perfect for this because they are already discolored and rounded....and the paperclay sticks to the wood easily.

 

They are all in the shop....get 'em while they're hot!

Don't forget to use the coupon code CELEBRATEWITHME to get even more off :)

 

Thank you, thank you to all of you for your support, excitement and friendship!

It makes me so happy to share my life, creative and otherwise, with you!!

 

Biggest hugs!

Cam

 

I've been SomeWares

Hey Bloggy Sistas!

I've been a busy bee and am finally able to share some fun news with you!  My Mom and I have discussed opening up a little Vintage Store on Etsy for some time now....and, well....we've finally done it!

It is called:

It is still a work in progress as we catalog our wares, photograph and research them....and then finally put them on the shelves.  I do hope you stop by from time to time if you are a vintage loving, thrift store scouring, kitsch Queen!  I will do my best to put new wares in there every day or two.

A few of my favorites in there right now:

 

Also, the Big Hockman Ranch Artist Event is this Sunday, the 27th.  (See the white Horse Button on my Sidebar ----->)

I will reveal the art piece I painted inspired by the Ranch then.  100 percent of the proceeds from its sale will be donated to Kitty Hockman and her animal family.  I will also be offering to donate a portion of the sales from other items in my Etsy store that week to them.....so Please, Please be sure to come back to see what all the fuss is about :)

 

I'm going to bed now (early for me at 11:30pm), but I promise to come visit you tomorrow!

Lost SomeWares in a dream riding a rescued unicorn into a coffeehouse....sounds like fun, huh?!,

Cam

 

That Cozy Time of Year & Coupon Code

Hello Everyone!

Hope all my Stateside Friends are having a lovely Thanksgiving....
I'm just checking in before dashing out the door to meet with my Husband's family and gather for our feast.

I'm still crafting though, trying my best to get my Etsy store loaded with new and fun offerings.
Here are 2 new cozies I just finished....

 

Nothing like like flowers (and a bit of caffeine) to brighten one's day....haha!

 

 

A little sweet something to have with your coffee or tea :)

 

I am excited to be able to provide Worldwide FREE SHIPPING from today thru Monday.  Just enter SHIPHAPPY into the coupon code section at checkout!

 

If you are having a sale this weekend, please let me know.....I'd love to take a peek :)

 

Hope you all have an incredible weekend....and happy shopping ;P

 

Big Hugs,

Cameron

HALLOWEEN SALE!

Hello there!
I've been doing some pondering....and I've decided to have a sale!
Every single one of my Halloween items are marked down 25%! 

Yep, that means these....

(now just $22.50 each)

 

....and these...

 

 

(now $11.25 each)

 

and these guys....

(just $15.00 for the pair)

 

...have suddenly become more attractive....haha!

Have a Looksie...if you DARE!

 

Thank you!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

My Hugs are still 100%....heehee,

Cameron

 

Clips and Stones

Hello Friends!
Thank you all so much for the Welcome Back wishes...it is so nice coming home to you :)

While I was away, we did brief stops at 2 of my favorite beach combing spots.
We were able to collect some wonderful new pieces of sea glass, pottery, driftwood...

...shells...

...and stones.

Sorting them made we want to dive right in and make more hair clips! 

So I did...heehee :)

I just love the crackling that aged pottery gets...and the pale green of that one glass piece is incredible.

I thought these lime zest colors looked like Summertime in clip form :)

I really like how the copper wire coordinates with the little shell in the middle.

I think this is my favorite...that one piece of pottery has a great sunshine yellow enamel still on it.

...but then there's this lovely clip...those blue and green slivers are so subtle, and yet, so special.  I do like this one a lot, too :)

...and then there's the stones.

Isn't it stunning?

...and take a look at these lucky finds <3

Can't be too lucky or find too much love :)

I am having a Christmas In July SALE at ye olde shoppe.  All these creations are currently on the shelves, if you are interested :)

I haven't had any epiphanies on what to do with the driftwood I've collected yet...

Do...



...have any ideas? 

Well, off to the Vet's to pick up Sally from spay surgery....then need to take Maggie to Karate class...

Busy, busy!

Big hugs,

Cameron

Christmas in July!

Well, more like Halloween in May!

I've been working on a Halloween trade with Richelle of Rinni's Playground.  We are supposed to sculpt something for the other....my idea, but then things got crazy around here and I was having trouble fitting in some clay time...

I finally managed to make this little Creepsake Box for her :)
This is Midnight.

Made with Paperclay, a styrofoam ball skull and paper mache box.

His eyes are filled with moonbeams in a sea of blue.

Under his box is a quick verse that says,

"The witch flies high

black cat by her side...

Spreading magic into the starry sky."

...and inside...

...the Magic Sprinkler, herself with Midnight in tow.

I hope Rinni likes him :)

In keeping with the whole Christmas in July title, I'm offering a pre-vacation Sale in my humble shop.

Just use coupon code THANKS2U for 20% off everything in the store!

We are getting ready to take our annual camping vacation.  We leave June 4th, so get your favorites now!

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

Cameron

Ch-Ch-Changes!

Hello Blog Friends!

I'm breezing in today on the winds of change...

First....no more Artfire Store!  Don't worry if you didn't notice its departure from my sidebar....no one did....haha!  I just decided that 1 store is enough.....and chose Etsy instead :)

On that note....just a quick reminder that the last day of my Jewelry Sale is tomorrow...y'know...just in case you were waiting to stock up or something...haha!

The biggest thing going on around here right now is preparations for a month long camping trip!
I don't mean RV camping either....my Hubby's a purist (and a little conservative in the money department...heehee) so it's tent camping for the 3 of us.  Up the coast to Northern Oregon and back down again.  We did a shorter trip last year...you can see the highlights here :)

We leave next week!  I'm going to miss you guys like crazy!!!!
*sniff*

....but back to the changes.....
The most drastic change that happened today was Summer haircuts for us girls...

Maggie is growing out her bangs, so we didn't want to go too short...

But, the back often got tangly and always needed to be put up for Karate class because her neck gets so sweaty....

Now, it's cool and stylish :)

As for me, the long hair I wanted "because it was easier"...started to wear out its welcome.  I love how long hair has versatility to put up or down, braid or curl.....but, all I ever did was put it in a ponytail and go. 

...and can you see all that gray?!  I thought having long hair made me look younger.  Kinda hard to pull off when you let your roots grow out that much cuz having that much hair makes it a pain to color!

So...snippety snip...and....

Voila!

I'll leave this one at Medium size...haha!
I'm loving it!  I can't stop fluffing it in the back...and feeling so cute in the process :D

Other changes include a room makeover project which I'm very excited about...but will have to revealed later....sorry, I can't wait to show you, though!

I'll be back on Friday with the results of the Mad Sea Party Giveaway.  Micki mentioned on her blog that I always select my winners in such interesting ways....that said, the pressure's on to make sure I don't dissappoint...haha!  I'll see what I can do ;-P

I'll be back sooner than soon.....with hair not in a ponytail!

Many hugs and more smiles,

Cameron