Love morning warm up sessions!!!

Every morning I am trying to get into the habit of just doing some fun warm up projects...it is whatever comes to mind and I have to say I have been enjoying these little rituals every day!!! this cute little sledder just came to life the other day and it opens up your mind and your creativity!!! so much fun!!! what are your morning rituals?

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WOYWW - Snowmen Surface Designs

Hi Everyone...

I am in the Holiday mood and also in the mood to make our first snowman or snowlady...if only it would snow here!!! So this week I am working away on some new Winter inspired surface designs and this cute little snowlady came to life with her special flower hat.....

I hope we get some snow for the holidays and I can't wait to create some fun snowmen in our yard....

Our little munchkin can't wait either....it is our little tradition to have plenty of snowmen around!!!

Happy WOYWW and Happy Creating Everyone!!!

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Author Week....Paint Party Friday .....and we are longing for snow!

Hi Everyone!!!! it is Friday already....I have no idea where the week went....but it has been  a wonderful week....This week is Author's week and I am attending our son's school today to read my books, show my illustrations and talk about what I do!!! How exciting is that....I always love to visit the children at school and I love to share with them my passion for working on books and art.....I feel very blessed to create each and every day........

It  snowed here for the first time this Season....and it was so pretty outside....but it didn't last....so we are longing for more snow so we can make our first snowmen of the season....so today I am sharing these ink a watercolour paintings with you for Paint Party Friday.....Nine times out of 10 our son will ask me to paint a snowman for him...so I painted three......

Well wishing you all a wonderful day filled with creativity......Wish me luck at my Author Event and I look forward to see what you all have been up to.....

Happy Friday and Happy Creating!!!

Hugs, Diana......

Thanks for popping by my blog....and be sure to pop back here tomorrow for Sweet Saturdays!!!

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Sunday Sketch....another wise guy and some late winter fun!!!

I love love love owls.....almost as much as I love bees...so I created this super colourful watercolour and ink owl for Sunday Sketches today and also wanted to share our snow fun with you all ....

We had a blast creating our last snowman for the season...(we hope) fingers crossed hoping that Spring will be right around the corner and we can start some fun gardening!!!

Happy Sunday Everyone!!!!

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Twas the Month before Chirstmas....what a cute collection....

oh wow...time sure does fly when you're having fun!!!

Pretty soon it will be time to deck the halls .....and bake some yummy treats...

I just got a lovely note from the Shop Owner over at totally legal pot

She curated this fun Collection that will get everyone in the mood for the holidays....

She was sweet enough to include my snowman dried gourds....



Pop by and show us some love....head here....

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I always wondered where baby snowmen came from.....Illustration Friday - Hatched.....

Hi Everyone....meet Peppermint....he was just hatched and is ready to enjoy some wonderful company....He is the perfect friend and is watching red Bird's cute nest while bunny sits with him.....

Peppermint is also craving some snow cones so he will send bunny out to get a few for everyone....do you want to share a snow cone? What flavour would you like?

Happy Friday Everyone!!!

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Diana

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Let it Snow, Let it Snow...Let it Snow...created by hand - I'm Blue

Hi Everyone....I can't believe that it is almost the end of November and we still haven't had any snow...not one itsy bitsy ...teeny weeny ....white snowflake from the heavens...I always love that first snowfall...especially when the snowflakes are huge and look like they are falling in slow motion....then they land on your eyelashes and melt....oh I can't wait to take that first walk in the snow....

I enjoy each and every season but the snow to me is so beautiful....it sparkles like diamonds in the sunshine...and reminds me of my childhood when we used to make snow angels and create the coolest snowmen around....

that is the other thing I can't wait to do with Cole..make our first snowman of the season!!! carrot nose and all....I am submitting this to created by hand this week...The snowman is blue and so am I ....missing snowflakes!!

Have a wonderful day everyone!!!

Hugs

Diana

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Illustration Friday - Unbalanced

Hi Everyone....meet Sammy...he knows how important it is to be balanced....one time when he was at a Holiday function, he had an unbalanced meal and he started to melt...so from then on he always made sure to carry and enjoy a balanced meal...even if it meant some Holiday Cheer and some Holiday Treats....

This is the packaging design I worked on for my new stamp line...

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!

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Diana

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Illustration Friday - "Voices"

Sweet Voices, originally uploaded by DianaEvans.

Hi Everyone...

There is nothing sweeter then the Voices of these snowmen!

Hope you're all having a Magical time ...

I wish you and yours a wonderful Christmas and a very Prosperous 2009!!!! May you all be Happy and Healthy and enjoy the true meaning of this time of year....

Hugs
Diana

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My recycled wooden Santa doll Centerpieces....my submission for Media Monday "Paper Doll/ Art Doll"

Hi Everyone...

I wanted to show some of my dimensional work....these Santa and snowman dolls are made from re-cycled wood from a local furniture shop.....they get rid of scraps and I am lucky enough to be able to take it and bring it to life....I draw and then cut the wooden pieces, then do some carving...and then assemble and paint.....

I started these years ago and make more each year...they become happy centerpieces for family and friends....

Hope you enjoy them.... and don't forget to pop by Daily Art Stop....today we feature foodie Monday treats you can make with the whole family....


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Diana

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My latest snowmen...hope you like them!!! and Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends in the USA!

Hi Everyone....

I just created a new project and you guessed it....it's all about snowmen!!!

I was listening to the radio station last year and a lady came on and spoke about her family and their wonderful Christmas traditions....she went on the say that when they got married 35+ years ago they didn't have any money...but they managed to get their first Christmas tree anyway.... and after that year they cut a piece from the bottom of that tree and created an ornament for next year with it....

They did this each and every year....

hearing this story made me cry and really touched my heart. Last year when I was in the paper as the "Green Artist" I thought about this and was so inspired to do something ( my heart is so sad when all the trees are tossed)....so after Christmas when all the trees ended up at the curb, my husband and his friend drove around and picked up some stumps for me and my project....I wanted to make special ornaments from these trees....so that they would mean more then just one Christmas...one tree....that they would be around for years to come....so this is what I decided to do.....

The instructions for this snowman ornament are on Daily Art Stop ...so I hope you make some in the coming years from your trees....and share in new traditions that will make each season even brighter.....

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Diana

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Happy Birthday to my Dearest brother!!! and our first snowman of the season!!!

Hi Everyone...

Today is my brother Ignatius' Birthday!! and we wish him a wonderful day and can't wait to see him on the weekend to celebrate....

Cole sang Happy Birthday for the first time over the phone to his special Uncle....

We also had some snow fall over night so we were able to head outside and make our first snowman of the season....

Here is the cute little "Snowman" we made today....Cole helped Mommy make him...that's why he is so small...plus we need more snow!

Cole and Minnie...and Mr. Snowman!

The boxwood garden and my snow covered rose....My roses have been blooming all summer and still are going strong....

Well that is it for today...

May you have a wonderful day filled with family, friends and inspiration....

Hugs

Diana

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Daily Art Stop - Challenge Wednesday - Theme "Friendship"

Hi Everyone...

This week is the first Challenge Wednesday on Daily Art Stop. The theme is "Friendship" and here is my submission....

They were so happy to have such a wonderful Friendship!

Hope you enjoy it!

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Diana

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My latest Snowmen...I just can't wait to make a real one...

Hi Everyone...

I made some special new cards for my Etsy Shop this weekend....

I always wanted to create cutout cards for the Holidays and finally can say I created my first set...

Here is my cute little snowman....he is embellished with some wonderful glitter and makes me smile just looking at him....

I hope you enjoy him!!!

I am also donating a set of these as part of the great giveaway on Daily Art Stop

so don't forget to pop by that blog and leave a comment!!! and see all the other sweet treats that could be yours at the end of November!

Have a wonderful day!!!

Hugs
Diana


I think I may use these as decoration sthis Holiday Season too....

They look so sweet all in a row....or half circle.....

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It's beginning to look a lot like....

Hi Everyone....

ok...well it's not snowing yet....but you know how much we love our snowmen....

I started working on my original handmade Holiday Cards....

The directions and patterns of this card will be available when I launch my "Daily Art Stop Blog" The trees are felt freehand cutouts, then I decorated them with faceted jewels....the snowman is a paper cutout I designed and then watercoloured him.....all with a bit of glitter for fun!!! These are available for purchase in my Etsy Shop....

Have a wonderful day!!!

Hugs

Diana

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I can't wait to make a snowman!!! one of my "Favorite things"

Hi Everyone...

I am in the middle of a very busy week....but wanted to make a quick post....I took a few minutes to think about some of my favorite things with Cole...

and one of the things I love the most is making snowmen....oh how I love this annual tradition....from picking out the perfect carrot nose...to the lovely scarf.....I think Cole started me thinking about this since he won't go to bed without his snowman (lately)....he even covers him up with a "blankey" so he stays warm...lol

I have to find some photos from some past ones that we have made....I close my eyes and I can see a winter wonderland and feel snowflakes on my eyelashes...I love winter....and can't wait to listen to Christmas music while walking in a winter wonderland.....

Cole and snowman all tucked in...hehehehe

Have a wonderful night!!!

Hugs

Diana

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