The Art Opportunity

When the Art opportunity comes knocking...

well, I simply open the door and greet it with a big fat hug!

The opportunities have been great lately, things are going well.  I have been selling these custom shoes and they have been a blast to make.  These latest ones were for a customer who likes Widespread Panic. They were so much fun, I think I want a pair!

Also, I have a friend who is a realtor and she has commissioned me to do an Art Frame for her clients.

So every time she sells a house, they get one of these.

Let's pray she sells LOTS of houses this year!

Lastly, a few weeks ago I was reading a Somerset magazine and they had a call for artists.  One of the themes is classic books.  One of my favorite of all time is To Kill a Mockingbird.  I haven't read it in awhile but I knew it would bring lots of inspiration.  So that's it, that has encompassed my January. Rereading AND artwork among motherhood and wifehood.  But, it has been worth the exploration.  On my list of 40 before 40 is publication.  Let's keep our fingers crossed.  I'll share the finished product in a post soon, I still have a few final touches.

Star Wars Birthday Party Time

My 6 11/12 year old (his term, not mine) is soon to be 7 in a couple of weeks and now it's 

Mommy Freak Out Time!

 I know I don't have to go all crazy with decorated cakes/ cookies, matching partyware and such.... but really.  That's me.  I like to do it, I just know wish I had done it starting last month like I wanted to.  But with the holidays, you know how it is...it's just gets plain crazy.  

So I have a few ideas

1) First: I traded a custom picture frame 

 for some of The Sweetest Thing's cookies

Not these cookies..I don't have them yet.  They are going to arrive fresh for his birthday.

He decided to go with the Star Wars theme (big surprise, right?)

Some little lightsaber cookies would be very cool.

2.  Yeah, that's all I have so far.  But it is one of my top priorities right now so I'll let you all know how the process is coming along.  

In the meantime, if you are in need of any cookies, you should visit The Sweetest Thing.

And you can see all the fun thing she's working on at her blog.

Maybe something sweet for your Valentine?

Come Visit My New Shop

I am really loving making these photo frames! And I love being challenged by custom orders.  So, I took the plunge and opened up a Big Cartel shop in addition to my Etsy Store.  

Please go by and visit and if you find one you like, 

enter the discount code blog20 for a 20% discount...just for my lovely blog readers.

http://www.creativeflairartdesigns.bigcartel.com

My Art Frames Were Featured

I was contacted earlier this month from an event planner here in my part of town, Rylie Boo events.  She wanted to use my art frames to feature in her events and photo shoots.  

How cool is that???

Well, here it is.  This is the first one and it was featured over at
Save the Date for Cupcakes

My LOVE frame in this beautiful tablescape

Go on over and visit and while your at it, if you need any party planning (ANYWHERE in the country), visit RylieBooEvents.com.  

And, of course, you would like to see more of my frames

visit me at www.creativeflairart.etsy.com

Also, I am Mingling over at Meg's blog.

Ahhh, coffee and blog reading, such a lovely way to spend the holiday.

Happy MLK all!

Felt Heart Wreath

You know I love my wreaths!

And this one is no different.  I am looking forward to making this wreath, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Go on over to The Idea Room and check out the tutorial. It's so easy and inexpensive. 

 My only problem is where I am going to store all these wreaths!

Personalized Photo Art Frames

Happy New Year!!

The holidays are over and I am ready for the New Year and all it has to bring.

I have been busy creating in the studio and wanted to share what I have been doing.  

I have decided to expand my art line with these photo frames.  They are SO much fun to create.  I get to use all of my "stuff".

The grandkids frames are really popular.

This motocross frame has the little boy's name on the sprocket that I made out of polymer clay.

Perfect for the little soccer player.  I can see it with pink paper in the background for a little girl.  

This ballerina frame has a little tutu and ballet slippers made out of polymer clay and a personalized name plate at the bottom.

That's about it for now but I am in the process of a wedding frame with the words of the first dance.

Anyone have any ideas for other frames?

Calling All Swappers!

Hello my fellow blogger friends.  I have a very special request.  

I have a new design for my business cards and want to get them printed up.  I am willing to trade for my artwork.  So if you know anyone who prints business cards and is in need of some great art or art picture frames.  Send them over to my website to contact me.

Creative Flair Art Designs

  And if you wouldn't mind posting this on your Facebook page or tweeting this post, that would be great.

And if I don't talk to you until after the holidays, have a great holiday season!

Lazy Sunday

Happy Sunday to you.  I'm having a lazy Sunday around here.  We just got back from Chicago and we were busy, busy, busy.  The hustle and bustle of the big city (in freezing conditions) can wear a person out.

So today is a day dedicated to laundry and making these great little magazine trees that Martha had on her site.

Aren't they beautiful?  And they look pretty easy to make. A little time consuming but easy.  Just fold the paper, spray paint them gold and add a little glitter.  I think I'll make one for a hostess gift for a dinner party coming up.

Find the full tutorial here on MarthaStewart.com

and make sure to join the fun at Meg's Mingle Monday

Custom Kicks

Thanksgiving is over and it's that time of the year.  
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
So I been busy with getting the kids stuff in order and custom shoes is where its at this year.  I have been painting these kinds of shoes for about 6 months now.  I really enjoy making them.  They are so much fun.

These are the boots I painted for my niece.  So girly, I love it.  

These Lego Star Wars shoes are for Thing #2.  

He's gonna freak!!

I am still working on the Lego Star Wars shoes for Thing #1.  I am so anxious to finish them.  

If you are looking for shoes, adult or kid versions, 

check out my Etsy shop for other examples.

Creative Flair Art's Etsy Shop

Oh no, It's Christmas Card Season!

It's that time of year where I gather all my pictures together in hopes of creating a good Christmas card.  
Oh no.
I have to admit, it's not my most favorite thing to do.  But I do enjoy seeing pictures and hearing about what is new with family and friends.  
I have gone back in forth in conversations about the need for Christmas cards in today's social networking scene.  You know the one, where a friend tries to convince you that you see enough of people on Facebook so you don't need to see them again in Christmas outfits.  But the truth is, it's TRADITION.  And traditions are nice.  Time- consuming, but nice.
And not all my friends and family are connected via e-mail and social networks.  There are those few that still work the snail mail.  And I like that. 
I like knowing that someone or family sat down and took the time to send a little note.  Is that really so bad once a year.  Crazy as I am, I still like the written thank you card too.  
So here to save the day is Shutterfly.  I have been ordering from Shutterfly for the last 3 years.  They have a great selection of any kind of card or photo gift you can imagine.  
Here is one I am thinking about.  I like having multiple pictures because my boys don't sit still long enough for one good picture.

Or maybe this adorable one. I really like this one.

Sometimes I get a little crazy and write a half page letter update on how the fam is doing.  This card would be perfect for that.  

I like the folded card idea too, in case I have Thing 1 & 2 write something.

But, I am kinda liking this cute card too.  I LOVE these colorful trees.  

You know me and color.

Well, many decisions to make.  I would like to say I have a long time to do these but we have a trip to Chicago at the beginning of the month and what better time to finish them then on the plane.

And of course, I will be ordering the gifts too.  

I make the grandparents calendars every year.

and I might even have to add these cute coffee mugs.

So go on over and take a peek.

Here are the links to make it easy.

HOLIDAY CARDS

CALENDARS

COFFEE MUGS

So, which designs do you like and are you on board with the holiday cards or will a 

holiday e-mail do this year?