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you were only waiting

Today I got a last minute birthday wish idea for my husband.  I decided to make a wall sized bday card/wall instalation for him with a line from the Beatle’s (his favorite band) song ‘Black Bird”.  I’ve made these before for other things and love them.  It’s pretty easy to do and makes a big statement.  Here’s how I did it!

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I use yellow plastic encased rope that has a wire running through it, that I bought at my local hardware store.  I believe it was marketed as laudry wire?  Anyhow, I just shaped it and used a my leatherman to pinch anagles and twine to hold spots in place.  Then, just spray paint and hang!  I need to do a little adjusting to make it hang more evenly, but I’m pretty happy with it, hope he likes it!

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butter on toast

Happy 2011!  How were your holiday’s?  I have to admit, I am happy to be back to my normal routine and a clean house.

This year I’m not making a huge list of things to do/not do.  I think I will just try and take it all as it comes and enjoy the little things, like butter on toast and sparkly toe nails.

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guest post

Hi, did you have a nice holiday?  I have slept in the last two days (heaven).  I am easing back into the work week, I think step one will be cleaning my studio which currently looks like a small tornado did it in.

I have a guest post today over at one of my all time favorite blogs (!) The Jealous Curator.  So if you are curious what artist I am jealous of, hop on over there!

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to you and yours

Have a wonderful holiday!  I’ve been absent working literally day and night getting orders off.  I had forgotten what bone weary was, not since having newborns have I been this sleep deprived!  So, I’m taking the next few days off to relax and spend time with my family, whom I feel like I’ve barely seen this past month.

Thank you so so much for your support this year!

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I leave you with this beautiful photo of snow falling, so magical.

by Yugi Obata more here via abbey goes design scouting

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nearly there

I am nearing the end of my crazy season, with most of the orders on their way and the rest nearly ready!  I’ve had far too many late nights to count and am looking forward to a week of sleeping in (with the exception of xmas day, of course!)  and doing a lot of nothing.  I spent my late nights watching 4 seasons of 30 Rock and countless movies.  My conclusion, comedies get you through the night.  On that note, I just saw this and thought I’d share it for a laugh (especially Portlanders).

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oh tannenbaum

I took my only break from working this weekend so we could get our tree.  Even though the house is not even close to being decorated for Christmas, at least it now smells ready!

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gift guide-kids

Here are some of my favorite gifts for kids this year.

This year my daughter is squarely in the ‘pre-teen’ category, which at first left me stumped, but since she was never a ‘toy’ kid, I think it has actually gotten easier for me to come up with ideas.  My son is all about making things, especially mechanical things so I am loving automatons.  In fact, I wouldn’t mind the little boat one below!  Enjoy!

holidayggkids20101.jpg1.  all natural mint lollipop, here   2. horse automaton kit here  3.  sailboat automaton here  4.  mechanical cable car here  5.  piggy bank (i actually want this!) here  6.  copter pen here  7.  electronic tape dispenser here 8.  do it yourself wind up kit here  9. cute wallet here

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working away

I am busy working away getting orders out for Christmas.  If you have already ordered, I will be finishing up and getting your portrait off to you soon!  If you are interested in a portrait, I am no longer taking orders for Christmas, BUT I have gift certificates available!  With each gift certificate I include several postcards with images of my work as well as a bonus ‘little print.’  Please contact me with any questions!  Here are a couple new ‘little prints’ in my etsy shop and an example of what comes with each gift certificate.

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Also, tomorrow I will be adding several ‘little paintings’ to my shop (including the two above) as well as sharing my favorite gift finds for kids!

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CBS early show

Thank you to Chassie Post and the CBS early show for featuring my sketch portraits yesterday morning in their segment on holiday gift under $100!

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back from NYC

I had a great time, but it’s always so, so nice to get home.  The Martha Stewart holiday sale was wonderful, so many great things and it was fun to see the MS offices (and Martha doing a little shopping herself before doors opened).

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I loved these great tinsel ‘chandeliers’

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grand central station

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Rockefeller tree

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My ‘nyc Christmas tree’ in my hotel room

Now…back to work!

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off to new york!

I am leaving tomorrow, bright and early, for New York City!  I am so excited.  A dear friend is coming along so we’re making a girls weekend out of it.  If you’re in nyc, please please stop by and say hi to me at the Martha Stewart holiday sale.  It is from noon to 6pm at the Starrett-Lehigh Building, 601 West 26th Street (between Eleventh and Twelfth avenues), 9th Floor.   I hope to see you there!

I will try and pop in with updates, or you can follow me on twitter!

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photo by Joseph O. Holmes available here

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business cards

I’ve never really had business cards as such, instead always had postcards.   So, I finally decided to make some up.  There is definitely an advantage to them, small, portable, easy to always have tucked in my wallet/bag.  Here is what I came up with.  One side is clean and simple, my info.  The other side I adhered canvas printed with a section of one of my paintings.

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an early snow

We got a small dusting of snow here, the earliest I can remember ever having any.  Perfect for staying in.  The kids are off of school and have spent the last day sequestered upstairs building an elaborate castle out cardboard, allowing me to stay busy working on portraits and prep for the Martha Stewart holiday sale.

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Yay!

Thank you, thank you to everyone who voted!!!  I am so excited to go to New York in just three short weeks.   I will only have part of one day to really explore but if you have any good tips, please pass them on.  I’ve never been to New York in December, so can’t wait.  If you’re in New York please stop by on Dec. 4 and say hi, here is all the info on the sale.

Also, I am still taking orders for portraits for the holidays, so get your orders in soon!

Thank you again, the support I received from friends new and old as well as from my customers has meant so much.

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Martha Stewart Living!

I am so thrilled to have been included in the December issue of Martha Stewart Living, in the holiday gift guide.  It is on the stands now and my portrait sketches are on pg. 54!

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(oh, and there is still time to vote for me to be part of the Martha Stewart holiday sale next month.  go here to vote :)

(also, stay tuned for a big update later today in my etsy shop!)

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back to real life

This past weeken at Little Winter was just really special.  Abby and Chelsea created the most magical market I’ve ever seen, filled with the nicest people selling the most beautiful items.  It was table after table of goodness.   I met so many people and can only say good things about the entire weekend.  Thank you to everyone who stopped by and said hi!  I didn’t take many photos, but made sure my husband took the kids by the Ace Hotel photo booth.  Also, the biggest thanks to Cara for hanging with my the whole weekend!  The photo of us was taken by Jordan and her jealous worthy camera.  This little video by Anja Verdugo, captured the event perfectly, I think.

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Little Winter from anja verdugo on Vimeo.

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please and thank you!

Ok, first for the THANK YOU to everyone who came out to little winter today.  It was so much fun to meet everyone.  There are so so many beautiful items, if you didn’t make it today, stop by tomorrow!

And now for the PLEASE (oh pretty, pretty, pretty please)  I just found out I am up for a spot at the Martha Stewart holiday show next month in the MS offices.  The five artist/crafters that receive the most votes will have a table at this sure to be amazing event.  Please vote and spread the word!

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photo via little ocean annie

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