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The Craft Fair a Success!

Phewh! I'm exhausted. But, the craft fair was awesome and totally worth all the hard work. I sold more than half of my small originals, a larger original, and I got a really great feel for what people like and want. I also got a ton of commissioned work out of it. Plus, a lot of questions about teaching adult classes.... hmmm... maaaaybe.

Here's what my booth looked like...

It seemed to really make an impact and I got a lot of positive feedback about it. Thanks again Colin for making the boards! They looked great. And thanks Warren for suggesting the lights, they really did make a huge difference. This photo of course does not do my display justice.

If you couldn't attend the craft fair because you were in the states shopping for Black Friday, stop by Imagine Ink and check out what I have left for originals. I also have prints available in limited edition runs of 5.

Coming this week... lots of original art to sell so watch for it. Also, if you've seen something you like but it already sold, let me know and perhaps I can make you something similar. As for Art Classes for Kids discounted Gift Certificates... sorry, SOLD OUT. But, you can still buy the little artist in your life a gift certificate for classes, just not at a discounted price. And of course, oodles of doodles makes a wonderful gift. More on this this week.

Thanks to anyone that supported me at the fair. You are much appreciated.

For the Budding Artist...

I've got lots of exciting things to share tomorrow at the Christmas Craft fair in Creston, and a lot of it has never been seen before. Do come check it out 9am - 6pm at the Creston Community Complex. If you subscribed to Brandyink before 5pm today, you'll be getting a surprise email tonight so don't forget to check your inbox before coming tomorrow!

One of the specials that I'm offering at the Craft fair is for that budding artist in your life...

It's a tiny (super cute) little paint can, filled with tiny little art supplies... but actually it's a GIFT CERTIFICATE for 4 FREE ART LESSONS.

This is the PERFECT gift for any little artist in your life (age 7-12). What child wouldn't want art lessons? Plus, they'll get a cute little paint can filled with tiny art supply cuteness to ooh and awh over on Christmas morning making the whole "gift certificate thing" a little more fun!

I only have ten of these little beauties because I'm offering this at a very DISCOUNTED prices of only $45 (the resin fumes must be getting to me), so make sure you get to the fair early before they're all gone! Oh, and sorry, this offer is for NEW STUDENTS only. Also, this gift certificate for art classes would make a wonderful accompaniment to oodles of doodles, which I will also have with me tomorrow. Kids are LOVING this book.

Anyway, I have tons to do.... See you tomorrow!

The Calendars are Done!

Everyone loves these calendars. I print them every year and every year, they are a success. I especially love them this year because they feature the art from my most recent series which I am in love with all around. There are some beautiful pieces with some beautiful messages. A lovely collection to admire on your desk throughout the year.

These calendars are the perfect gift for a friend, boss, co-worker or anyone on your list really, oh, and they also make great stocking stuffers. They are priced at the affordable price point of $12.95 plus tax. How awesome is that?

These little cuties will be available at the Creston Craft fair this Saturday and if you live out of town, I'll ship these babies for an extra 2 bucks. Cheap like dirt. Oh ya baby! Available for purchase in The Shop.

Don't forget to subscribe to Brandyink {on the bottom left of this page} to receive something special in your in-box this week. Hint: it will save you moo-la this Saturday!

As a complete random side note... next time your kids have a bath, turn out the lights and throw in some glowsticks. You'll win the Mother of the Year award. Trust me on this! So fun.

Idea from here on Pinterest.

There is Craft Fair in the air....

There will truly be something for everyone this Saturday (at the Creston Craft Fair). Whether you're shopping for a friend, your sister, your mother, your boss... a teacher.... a child... I've got it all. Really. Do come check me out.

Pictured above is Our Song and it's one of THIRTY, yup, you heard me 30! canvases (12x12") that I will have for sale this Saturday. I'm pretty excited about it too. The one above is one of my favs because I really love what it says. All thirty originals are different from one another and they are the perfect gift for anyone on your list. If you don't want to spend quite that much, I will also have prints available (of only some of them). Plus a bunch of other cool stuff... for kids, for adults, for EVERYONE.

Don't forget to subscribe to Brandyink {on the bottom left of this page} to receive something special in your in-box this week. Hint: it will save you moo-la this Saturday!

Our Song | Wire, beads, and acrylics on canvas, resined surface | 12"x12" | $99

Love With Purpose

You can imagine all the fun I've been having creating all this art. I've been on a roll.... and it was hard to stop but I finally came to the point where I had to because there's so much more to get done for Saturday like.... making price signs, building (thanks Colin!) and painting displays, figuring out how to display everything so it doesn't look like a bad garage sale, and printing calendars and limited edition prints! And even though I'm in high production and STRESS mode, I absolutely THRIVE off this kind of stuff and I'm enjoying every minute of it.

Above is another creation that you will see at my booth on Saturday. Don't forget to subscribe to Brandyink {on the bottom left of this page} to receive something special in your in-box this week. Hint: it will save you moo-la this Saturday! For you out of towners, sorry, you'll have to wait until next week to shop the leftovers. I know, sucks to be you right?

Love With Purpose | Collage and acrylics on canvas, resined surface | 12"x12" $99

So much to share...

I've got lots of good things coming your way this week. I've been working my craft-fair-butt-off, and I'm getting high off the adrenaline. It seems like the busier I become, the more creative I get. It's the best feeling in the world. I love it.

Be Amazing (above) is one of the many 12"x12" canvas originals that I will have for sale this coming Saturday, at the Creston Christmas Craft Fair. Keep watching this week for more sneak peaks and if I get high enough off the adrenaline, perhaps I'll even offer some crazy deals to my blog readers... deals that will save you moo-la on Saturday! (speaking of which, if you subscribe to Brandyink {on the left of this page} you may receive something special in your in-box this week)

It's snowing like mad in this crazy little mountain town and I better get shoveling! See you tomorrow!

Be Amazing | Collage, acrylics and wire on canvas, resined surface | 12"x12" $99