☆ Belated Xmas Tag Reveal

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This weekend I spent a bit of time trawling through the multitudes of files and folders on my computer, desperately trying to free up a bit of space on my hard drive. I found I had duplicates + triplicates of photos and they were every where.

Usually I am much more organised when it comes to files, but I have been sloppy of late, and so it was time for a clean up.

So when I came across the Christmas Tags that I made for last years swap, I remembered that I hadn't shared them with you guys. 

In the end I made two, as one of our participants joined two minutes (literally!) after I emailed every one their swap partners.

I had so much fun making these cards + I loved sending them out to the other side of the world. 

Except for the arrival of our wee beastie, I wanted to organise a swap for valetine's day, (maybe next year), but I would love to organise a few more swaps this year.

I would love to know if you are interested in joining me in a few more + I would love to know your theme suggestions. 

By the way - have you had a chance to enter this months give away? Quick - Pop on over to enter!

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☆ Whiskers on Kittens [illustration friday prompt]

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Whiskers on Kittens

I woke up this morning with the idea for this weeks illustration friday prompt in my head.

I had to put aside my half painted angel to paint this instead.

I can't believe that there are only two days left for AEDM for 2012, it has flown past so quickly.

And I have so enjoyed it. Both participating + seeing everyones amazing creativity.

So much inspiration out there, if only I had more time to visit properly.

I have made some more progress on my Christmas Tag for the swap I am organising.

I am not sure where it is going at the moment. I am trying to create it intuitively and not over think it too much.

If you are interested in joining the swap there are still two days to sign up. I would love it if you would join us!

Click on the image below for more details. 

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☆ 2013 Calendar + W.I.P's [AEDM DAY 27]

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I am in the middle of a couple of projects right now. And I am pretty excited about them all! 

So I haven't any completed paintings to share with you today, but I have a few works in progress + bits of bits.

I grabbed one of the back grounds from yesterday, and...

... I started my painting for this weeks Inspiration Avenue prompt Angel.

But then I realised that today is the 27th, and I needed to start my Christmas Tag for my swap, so I pulled out everything Christmassy from my stash...

....and I started playing.

But this is all you are going to see until I my swap partner receives it, so it will be a surprise for everyone.

It isn't to late to sign up, so if you would like to be included in my very first Christmas Tag Swap just click on the image below for more details.

I would love it if you joined us.

I was saying to some friends, that I wanted to do something a bit special with my art from AEDM this year, to celebrate my creativity, and that I thought that I would create a calendar. 

They thought it was a great idea, so I decided to go for it.

This is the cover page. 

It seems there are a few artists who are doing AEDM, who are doing this, but if enjoyed my paintings from this years AEDM, you can enjoy it through out 2013. 

I am so very excited about my first calendar, and I have already bought myself one + some for my family for christmas. 

Click Here to see more

Have you thought about how you would celebrate your creativity this year? Do you make a collage, a calendar, a tribute to your work? Or look over all your pieces + celebrate the achievements in each one? I would love it is your shared your stories - I would love to hear how you celebrate.

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☆ 2012 Christmas Tag Swap

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Last week, I mentioned the idea of having a christmas tag swap - and I a few people approach me saying that they were interested in joining if I held one.

I dithered and swithered and in the end I thought why not? I love receiving goodies in the mail, especially during a time when I am mostly giving + I bet some of you guys feel the same!

I also wanted this to be as painless as possible, so you don't (I don't!) over commit to projects especially during a time that is busy enough anyway!

So here's what I am thinking....

• Until November 30 anyone can join the swap by using the linky thingy below 
• Between now + November 30 you will need to make your beautiful tag to be swapped
• and I will also need you to email me your snail mail address (This is only so I can email it to your partner, I couldn't figure out how else to organise this part!)
• We each create one Christmas Tag each (size, materials, subject is totally up to you!)
• On December 1st I will email you with your Tag recipient (+ their address)
• And I think so that people receive your beautiful tag before Christmas, we should have them posted by December  5th.

Are you guys game? 

I would like to stress that this swap is open to absolutely everyone - if this is your first swap that's fantastic - be brave with me, it's my very first time organising one!! 

So lets spread some seasonal joy to each other + have some fun. 

If you know of anyone else who would like to participate spread the word - the more the merrier. (I also have a button on the side bar that you could grab to let others know about it.)

In the next week I will be creating a flickr group so that we can share our beautiful creations with one another. 

So are you still game? Good - cause so am I!!

EDIT: 
I have received a few emails from people keen to sign up, but not sure how to go about it - I am so sorry about any confusion. 

Below is the Linky tool, and all you have to do is click on the 'add your link' button, and it will guide you through the sign up.

At this stage all I need is you name + email. I will email you later in the month for postal details etc.

I hope this makes it easier. 

Also, a friend of mine suggested that I post some pictures of ATC's I have sent + received, and I am happy to do this if you guys are interested, but I thought instead of that I would start a pinterest board, with some different ideas, styles, mediums + some free printables etc, which may help inspire - if you need it!!

HERE is the link

This same friend said I should mention, that this swap isn't about measuring yourself or your creativity, but about expressing + sharing yourself with others this festive season.

I hope you join us x

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