2 More Redbubble Sales

I feel so loved.  There is something special about someone else buying your art work.  It was another dolphin, and blue tang item.  Those are the 2 most popular items.  To visit my Redbubble, click here.  

I promise I will be doing other topics besides what I sell on Redbubble.  It is just a crazy time right now.  I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas.

Hummingbirds and Flowers

Hummingbirds and Flowers by missy69-etsy featuring hummingbird wall art

Original Art and Photography Throw Pillows at Redbubble Missy69

OK, I know everyone loves pics, but for my blog posts about Redbubble, you will just have to click the link to go view my items, and browse other artists as well.  I will be adding descriptions of all the items you can buy my art work on, starting with throw pillows.  

Everyone loves decorative pillows for your bedroom, child room, office, living room, guest room, etc.  If you have been paying attention then you know I love to paint, and have been painting for some time now.  I also greatly enjoy photography.  At Redbubble you can purchase my art work on throw pillows.  I am adding new art everyday, there are so many, lol.  I am even adding some of my non favorites, as I know what I don't love someone else might.  Art is truly in the eye of the beholder. So for throw pillows, here is the info according to the website.  Please note my art is only available in the smallest size pillow 16x16, until I decide if I want to invest in a new camera.  I am not thinking so though.  Visit my Redbubble profile now to see all the amazing throw pillows you could decorate your home with.  You could be my first Redbubble sale.  Be sure to check back often for new Art added.

Small16" x 16"

Medium18" x 18"

Large20" x 20"

Features

• Soft and durable 100% Spun Polyester cushion cover with an optional Polyester fill/insert
• Double side/reversible sublimation print for vivid colours
• Concealed zip opening for a clean look and easy care
• Custom printed when you order

Art Challenge Day 9: Clouds

For my clouds topic, I decided to use photography as my art choice. Summer time, here in FL, can produce magnificent clouds, both the puffy kind, and stormy kind. Below you will see some of my favorites taken over the course of this Summer. School starts next week, here in FL, so we should get back to a more normal schedule, and I hope to get some new gemstone posts up. My kids don't actually go back to school until Sept, because we homeschool, but they both will be starting two classes next week, only a couple days a week. I will be glad to get back to a normal schedule, lol I may end up painting one, or more of these pics, that will be fun. I am still working on a painted poinsettia tablecloth, that is taking way longer than I expected. It should be done early next week, I hope. It is quite beautiful.

Join Me In July for A 30 Day Art Challenge 2016

So, there are several different types of Art:  Painting, Drawing, Music, Writing, Crochet, Knitting, Jewelry Making, Photography etc.  Below I have compiled a 30 Day Art Challenge of things I would like to do, or specific things   I  really want to improve on.  I won't be doing this until July, because then we will be done homeschooling, but you can start anytime.  I may use any of the artistic ways I mentioned above.  I will be posting my items, here on this blog.  If you have a blog, and would like to feature each other, message me in the comments, and a way to get a hold of you.  I finished up some new art projects today, that I am working on perfecting, but until July I will not be doing anymore new painting projects.  Here is my perfect 30 day art challenge:

Day 1:  Clouds
Day 2:  Dragonflies
Day 3:  Lightning Bugs
Day 4:  Freedom
Day 5:  Flowers in a vase
Day 6:  Ladybugs and zentangle flower
Day 7:  The Wild
Day 8:  Violence      This one will be a real challenge for me
Day 9:  Someplace you would love to visit
Day 10:  Fear
Day 11:  Change the world and be happy
Day 12:  Upcycling
Day 13:  Dreams
Day 14:  Two tone palette    This one will also be a real challenge for me
Day 15:  Holy being
Day 16:  Hot
Day 17:  Cold
Day 18:  Rain
Day 19:  Snow
Day 20:  Cityscape
Day 21:  Music
Day 22:  Superhero
Day 23:  Quotes
Day 24:  Fantasy/Dragons/Fairy/Mermaid
Day 25:  Gothic        Another challenging one for me
Day 26:  Dancer or Gymnast
Day 27:  Broken
Day 28:  Education
Day 29:  Historical Event
Day 30:  Trees
Day 31:  Relax and breathe

Another Sale Via My Awespme Layaway Plan!

I am so glad customers are taking advantage of my awesome layaway plan, for my Etsy store.  My second item, this month, was one of the Raspberry Rhodolite Garnet rings.  I still  have one left in inventory.  The Orange Garnet ring also sold  I am so happy for these lucky buyers. 

Be sure to check out my Etsy store, for all my crochet, wood burning,  and jewelry items.  Yes, I do not have more than one shop, they are sold in one eclectic shop. 

Plus, I am slowly adding all my art work, and photography to Society6, where you can get prints, canvas, note cards, pillows, mugs, duvets, fleece blankets, wall hangings, tees, leggings, and so much more.  Be sure to visit and check out my store, Missy69.  Below is one of the items you can purchase. 

Raspberry Rhodolite Garnet Ring and Free World Wide Shipping in My Society 6 Store

My orange garnet ring, sold today, via my layaway service. The ring shown below is a Raspberry Rhodolite Garnet petite cocktail ring. It is available for purchase in my Etsy store. It too can be put on layaway. Rhodolite Garnet is natural in its color, and has a pinkinsh purplish hue to it. Check it out, if you are a January baby, Garnet is your birthstone.

My new Society 6 Art store, has a promotion going on right now, for free World Wide shipping. Simply use this link to purchase your item, to qualify. Promotion ends on January 10th, at midnight. I am adding new art work all the time, and of course I continue to paint and take photographs.

Are You Ready for New Years 2016?

So, are you ready for the new year?  Have you thought about resolutions, and such?  I don't really do resolutions.  Nothing like setting yourself up for failure, lol.  But, I do try to set small, attainable goals, or make progress on goals already started.

For this blog, my crafting blog, I have the following short term goals:

1-  Continue to improve my drawing and painting.  Maybe expand to other mediums, such as watercolors.

2-  Make more wood burned items.  I have only had time to do a few of wood burned items, and I do so enjoy learning how to do it.

3-  Continue making jewelry, and maybe add some new gemstones to my personal collection.  I have expanded a lot in my wire wrapping, beading is still not a favorite, but maybe as I learn more that will change.  I have sold almost all my inventory of my traditional setting jewelry pieces.  So, I would like to replenish my inventory a little bit.  I still have a ton of gemstones that need setting. 

4-  Probably not in 2016, but eventually, I would love to be able to melt my own metals, and make my own jewelry settings.  That has been a long term goal for a while now, lol.

5- I want to learn some new crochet topics.  Though, no matter how many sweaters I begin, or big afghans, those big projects are not the ones I enjoy doing.  I mostly love items that have to do with holiday decor. 

6-  Expand my promoting skills for my Etsy store, and my brand new Society 6 store.  Be sure to check them both out, by clicking on the widgets in the left hand column of this blog. 

7-  Last but not least, continue to learn and improve my photography skills. 

So, what are your goals for 2016?

Get Ready for Garnets!

January has one of the most versatile birthstones, of any of them. The Garnet, which comes in every color possible, even blue, though that is a color shift gemstone not a true blue, but still! I do not own one of those yet. I love Garnets! They are durable, great for every day wear, and can be cut into all the popular shapes. I will be doing quite a few posts, on Garnets. Don't forget I still have a BOGO sale in progress. Buy one item at full price, get a second item of your choice at equal or lesser value. This will end January 1st, as will free shipping. USPS is raising shipping rates, by quite a bit, so I can no longer offer free shipping after January 1, 2016. So, take advantage of both of those deals while you still can. I have had several sales, since it started, so if you want something be sure and get it. I offer layaway if you need it. BTW many Etsy sellers told me a BOGO sale would not work on Etsy, and that I should just stop doing it. It has been plenty successful for me, and I think I will do it again next year at Christmas. A once a year BOGO sale, I like it! I might do an after Christmas sale, but don't take a chance, because I have not decided, and I am not sure it will be jewelry. I offer crochet items, too! Plus, my art work, and photography items, are now being offered on Society 6. So, be sure to check that out too~! I hope everyone had a beautiful Christmas! I hope to get some new inventory created soon.

Making A Painting From A Photograph: Honeymoon Island State Park

On Mother's Day, we visited a new state park, new to us, here in Florida. Honeymoon Island State Park is a beautiful park. I love to take photos, it is just so much fun. Then I like to turn the photos into pieces of art work. I haven't done this with all my photos, but some of my favorites. This is a picture of a sailboat at Honeymoon Island. It is all done in acrylics. It is available to purchase in my Etsy shop. This would be a great Father's Day gift, for any Dad that loves boats, the ocean, or just the lovely blue hues.

Pink Peatunias Soft Baby Girl Cocoon with Pink Boa Fringe

Continuing with my goal to make a bunch of pink items for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Is this not the cutest thing ever? This is my first time using this bulky yarn. It is so soft, and wonderful. It feels like our rabbit's fur, it is so soft. It is a little more expensive, and kind of hard on the hands, but so worth it. I will be using more of this yarn, for lots of projects. I couldn't get the hat to come out right, yarn was too bulky. But, it is adorable all by itself. This is a baby cocoon for a newborn infant girl. These make awesome photo props for photographers, or parents who just want to take their own shots without spending a fortune. It is also a sleeping cocoon, for warmth in the cold months. All yarn is warm, but this is super warm. The boa is attached but can easily be removed. I do not suggest letting baby sleep with the boa on. It would be very dangerous to do so. So, please remove it when done with pictures. I also think my cocoons would make great kitten, or cat caves. They would have a ball with any of the cocoons available in my store. You can see all my cocoons by visiting my Etsy store. I really want to get some new jewelry pieces created, so I have to get going on that.