Year of Giving #77-AVAILABLE ON ETSY

Year of Giving #34

I guess the Year of Giving is going okay. I probably haven't given away as many pieces of art as I did last year..so far about half of those I made. But I have raised over $115 for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, due to the generosity of some of the recipients. There are a few who have received them and not donated, but I am just going to let that go. Maybe one day they will remember and just give on their own:)

I'm working on a new product to sell using my Sign Language letters. They are small ornaments but I think they wouldn't necessarily have to be for Christmas. I might call them "State streets" because they will have the 2 letter code for the state on the front and a small city map on the back...where you could get your address showing on the map. Might be one of those things, though, that people won't want to take the time to order, so at least for St. Louis, I will do areas of the city to sell at my shows. I'm kind of excited about them, but still working things out:)

Year of Giving #25 (AVAILABLE ON ETSY) & 26

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We were so busy yesterday with Mardis Gras and our parish auction that I didn't take the time to post my artwork. So here is yesterday and todays.....same color scheme. I hate it when I have 2 of the same colors on consecutive days. Nice day yesterday, sleet and snow today, so it looks like an indoor day in front of the computer, iPad or TV for me. Really should read a book:)

Year of Giving # 21 (AVAILABLE ON ETSY) & #22

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Didn't take the time yesterday morning to post even though I had done the piece....so here are two for today.

Year of Giving #20--SOLD ON ETSY

Almost 3 weeks in....I'm still enjoying this new year, coming up with different sayings to use. Not all faith-related, but hopefully motivational or maybe even funny. I am collecting donations this year for American Cancer Society or St Vincent de Paul Society. If you would like one of these pieces of original art, e-mail me for details. If they aren't requested, I list them on etsy the next day, which might be an easier way to get them for $5.

Year of Giving #18

This was my father-in-law's favorite song and was played at their 50th wedding anniversary in 2009.

Year of Giving #17

It's funny....I was sort of "complaining" yesterday that people haven't been donating/requesting pieces, and then yesterday's was requested and she said she loved the donation idea. So, I guess I am too impatient and should just keep posting. I do wish that I could sell some that I've posted on my etsy site (link at right). If I write it down, will that make it happen:)? I found this on Pinterest of course, and didn't think it really sounded like Winne the Pooh, so I googled it, and that's what all of the quote sites say, so I guess it must be true:)

Year of Giving #16

The funny thing is, when I switched to asking for donations instead of giving these small pieces of art away, I thought I actually might get more people to ask for them. I thought that some people thought that once they asked for one, they shouldn't ask for more...but if they gave a donation for them, they would feel better about taking them.  But I've only had requests for 6 of them, and gotten money from 2, so far. I am collecting money for either the American Cancer Society or the St. Vincent de Paul Society..asking for $5 or whatever you can/want to give.

Year of Giving #14

Personally, I don't need coffee shops:) but the rest I definitely need...especially other people. Sometimes working from home can make for lonely days. But hopefully spring will help that. We will have a taste of it today, but who knows when it will be back for good.

Year of Giviing #13--AVAILABLE ON ETSY

I think this would help immensely if everyone could just think of these three things when dealing with a difficult person. They may be afraid or missing someone, but at the very least, they love someone and someone loves them...even if it is just Jesus at the moment.

Year of Giving #11--AVAILABLE ON ETSY

I've liked this one for awhile now and finally got around to lettering it. Hope everyone had a great Valentine's day....we danced at the CasaLoma...a ballroom in St. Louis that has been around forever. Lots of fun! As always, available for a $5 donation to either the Am Cancer Society or the St. Vincent de Paul society.

Year of Giving #5

Not alot of takers on these first 5 pieces...not sure if it is the choice of sayings...do I need to stick to the faith sayings more? Or is it because I am asking for donations this year? Anyway...whatever is not requested and mailed off to a recipient will be offered on my etsy site...see items listed below:)

HAHA.....this was requested within a couple of minutes. 

Year of Giving #4--AVAILABLE ON ETSY

I was trying to stick with more secular sayings but found this one as I was looking for quotes about stars to letter on a piece of painted furniture. Thought it was definitely worth doing, and since I hadn't found it on Pinterest, I was afraid I'd forget it if I didn't do it today:)

This is the 4th day of my new 365 project, and these pieces of art are all available for a (suggested $5) donation to either the American Cancer Society or the St. Vincent de Paul society. If you are interested, please contact me so I can give you my PayPal info and get your address to mail your artwork to you. These are all 4" x 5", but usually fit fine in a 3 1/2 x 5 frame.

Year of Giving #1--AVAILABLE ON ETSY

Okay! I am beginning year 2 of this 365 project that I have come to love...become addicted to, whatever you want to call it! I am shifting focus just a bit. Not as many faith related sayings, but motivational, still inspirational, and hopefully something to make you smile occasionally. The big difference this year, is that I am collecting donations for the artwork. And any that aren't requested right away, will be posted on my 5DollarMarket etsy site...see MY ETSY SHOP...to the right of this. If you click on the thumbnail that interests you, it will take you directly to that page:)

To start with, I am collecting for the St. Vincent de Paul Society at our church..an organization that helps the poor in our parish. My dad volunteered with them at his home parish and it just seemed fitting. He was born and died in February, and I thought it would honor him in some small way. For those who might like a more worldwide charity, I am also collecting for the American Cancer Society because my mom died of breast cancer (also born in February....today actually). So anyone interested, can contact me, and I can tell you how to send me your donation ($5, or whatever you choose...less or more), and I will send you the art.

Three Danish writers

This is a piece that I just completed as a gift for a Danish family who will be hosting my youngest son for his semester study abroad program in Copenhagen. I chose 2 quotes by three different Danish writers  and combined them all using my original calligraphy and painted paste paper. The "Living is not enough" and "fairytale" quotes are by Hans Christian Andersen. The "difficult times" and "salt water" quotes are by Isak Dinesen and the "to dare" and "life can only be understood backwards" quotes are by the philosopher Soren Kierkegaard.  I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out (although like any artist I could point out its faults:). I hope that they like it! We know they speak English very well. Just hope its not weird having artwork in their house that is in English instead of Danish.

Year of Inspiration 340

Artwork #340

Year of Inspiration 339

Artwork #339

Feeling kind of down today and thought this might help pull me out of it.

Year of Inspiration 338--STILL AVAILABLE

Artwork #338

I have a calligraphy project to do today that I am excited about. I am going to do a piece of original art for Evan to take to his host family when he studies abroad in Denmark. Decided to use quotes from Isak Dinesen, Hans Christian Andersen and Soren Kierkegaard...all Danish. I hope they like it!

Year of Inspiration 334

Artwork #334

Year of Inspiration 318

Artwork #318