So as you know.. Monday my moodboard was on Birdcage love and how one of my new found loves is collecting birdcages (thanks to miss Margie)..
I have also discovered i LOVE painting birdcages.. they are so fun and whimsical and can be just about any shape you want. Plus I always love an excuse to be in my garage/art studio painting.. so I created these three mixed media Birdcage art pieces..just had to share..
they are just small. 4"x4" in size. But can be displayed in a row on a wall.. or on a table.
They read:
Dream, Fly, Soar..
I used mostly paints, stamps, vintage papers and my doodle pen.
These were so fun and super simple to create. Can't wait to hang them in my office.. as a reminder to dream.. then fly.. then SOAR!
I also wanted to share with you a fun little new company that is just about to debut.. I LOVE it when good ideas meet with great design. My awesome friend April.. who is one amazing and talented artist.. recently started working with a new company called Paper Coterie.
It's an awesome site where you can load photos and make personal gifts like journals, calendars, growth charts, books, swatch-books (MY FAVORITE!) . here are just a few samples..
(swatchbooks- insert heart here!)
(home decor gifts)
(desktop calendars)
(journals)
Seriously CUTE stuff! Their website is open now, but they are having their official GRAND opening coming up May 4th (next wednesday!) and they are offering to all my blog readers.. a $40.00 coupon to use in their store ON HOUSE DAY! (you just have to pay for shipping on your order) Plus a $100.00 gift certificate to giveaway here on my blog too! So cool! The $40.00 coupon is ONLY good on the opening day.. May 4th.. so go check out their site now.. start loading your photos.. build your books, your swatchbooks (um hello) etc.. to have them ready to go on May 4th! So you can use the code below to get your gift!
remember: the code will ONLY work on May 4th.. but you can start uploading your photos now to build your "project" to check out on that day! You also are responsible for shipping on your purchase
So stinking cool! I can't wait to make mine!!
So truly.. go check it out!... and make sure to leave a comment here on the blog to get entered to win the $100 gift certificate to their store as well! Paper Coterie! I always love fun stuff. I will post a winner next week!
Well...I better get back to work! I have so much to do before I leave in the morning for Ranger U! I almost wish I could stop time.. and just have 24 more hours in the day.. is that possible? lol
Well see you back here friday.. I have something a little more heartfelt to share..
oh and one more thing!! My friend Jeanne shared on her blog today.. an impromptu photo-shoot we did on our girlfriend trip last week.. I hate getting my picture taking.. but it was fun.. good memories.. lots of laughs.. more to come on that in the next few posts..
check out Jeanne's blog post from today..here
Happy Wednesday!
heading over to paper coterie right now...fun stuff...can't wait to start 3 hearts!
Posted by: janet | April 27, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Love, love, love these canvases, of course. :) Also thought the photo shoot was a-dor-able! Great shots of you ladies, it looks like you had lots of good, quality friend time. And, of course, Paper Coterie looks amazing too!!! Such an exciting time!! <3
Posted by: September | April 27, 2011 at 11:36 AM
I love the new birdcages!!! So cute and so you! I love that even though you have been creating like crazy for other people that you have been creating for yourself too! Hope today is a great day for you.
Posted by: Jeanne | April 27, 2011 at 11:37 AM
You find so many fun things! This looks great.
Posted by: wendy peatross | April 27, 2011 at 11:38 AM
I can't wait to check out this new company! Love your artwork, Christy, and the photo shoot is beautiful! I'm glad we had a chance to meet your "trues"! Have fun at Ranger U :)
Posted by: Michele | April 27, 2011 at 11:45 AM
the more and more i read your blog.. the more and more i realize that we are alike. i LOVE this post and LOVE those birdcages! are you sure you don't want to stop by with one? wink! wink!
keep up the great work!
Posted by: Kim Rose | April 27, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Have a great time at Ranger U and thanks for the Coupon Code for Paper Coterie. Love the birdcages! mac
Posted by: debbie McIntyre | April 27, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Just found you ... and I'll be back, fer sure! And you're right: FUN STUFF!
Posted by: SuZeQ | April 27, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Paper Coterie sounds awesome! Off to check it out and hoping they ship to Canada!
Posted by: Angela Fehr | April 27, 2011 at 12:01 PM
i would love to have some goodies from paper coterie, their products look amazing! christy, i love reading/looking at your blog. i leave each time renewed and inspired! keep up the good work!!! :)
Posted by: annette abrahamson | April 27, 2011 at 12:27 PM
I love your birdcages!!!!
Posted by: Ann Marie | April 27, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Oh my gosh...I just visited Paper Coterie and I LOVE it! I can't wait to make a book or some super cute wall art. AND...I love birdcages too! These painting are DARLING.
Posted by: Jen | April 27, 2011 at 12:34 PM
oh my goodies! What fun gifts! thank you thank you! What a generous offer!
Posted by: carolynn | April 27, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Love, love the bird houses! heading over to paper coterie right now...cool stuff
Posted by: Deborah Todd | April 27, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Checked out Paper Coterie and they have some truly unique styles. Just signed up for the She Art workshop and anxious to begin. Getting new supplies is so much fun!!
Posted by: Linda | April 27, 2011 at 01:35 PM
I love bird cages too ! The canvas's are awesome .. as always.
Posted by: Cim Allen | April 27, 2011 at 01:40 PM
I am in LOVE with your birdcage canvases. I really admire your style. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome giveaway (and thanks to Paper Coterie too!)<3
Posted by: Rebecca | April 27, 2011 at 01:51 PM
so so so excited for paper coterie can`t wait to check it out. Thanks Christy !!
Posted by: Danette Serr | April 27, 2011 at 02:07 PM
The bird cages are gorgeous (as is everything you do!), and I'm really enjoying the She Art Workshop!!
Posted by: sandra james | April 27, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Just checked out the web site and saw lots of fun, fun things to buy!!!
Posted by: Kip | April 27, 2011 at 02:15 PM
LOVE these so much! xoxo (and the Paper Coterie!)
Posted by: Julie Parmer Hosley | April 27, 2011 at 02:34 PM
oh, your little birdcages are so adorable! how fun! And I've just had a peek at the Paper Coterie website, and I can't wait to go back and create something! Thank you so much for the coupon!!
Posted by: Abbajosmom | April 27, 2011 at 02:42 PM
Oh how fun Christy!! Love the birdgages to pieces! What a fun new company. Could end up being a great place to do the pics for my kids of their Daddy. xxxxx
Posted by: Kristy T. | April 27, 2011 at 03:05 PM
Cute canvas!!! Love the colors you've used :)
Posted by: Olivia | April 27, 2011 at 03:27 PM
Your canvases are great, of course you are SOARING girlfriend!! I am so happy for everything that is taking place for you right now.
I am so loving the swatchbook, cool cool cool. I am going to go and play on that website. $40 is very generous, sweeeeet:)
Thank you.
Have a GREAT time at Ranger U that will is a great time to be had by all.
Posted by: Dawn B | April 27, 2011 at 03:35 PM