Mrs. Amy

Amy Whitsett (she'll always be Amy Keel to me!) is an old high school friend of mine. We've gotten back in touch through the magic of facebook and I am so thankful for it! She's pretty close by and has the sweetest little family. She is also a teacher. I was more than happy to paint something special for her classroom.

She told me what it need to say, but left the rest completely up to me. I love it when that happens! I used some of the prettiest colors I could think of, a lovely gray font, and added a little sparkle. I even topped it off with a glittered polka dotted ribbon. So cute!

Fall Favorites

It's just about that time of the year...fall! Fall is my favorite season. I love the colors and the smells. I love painting fall and Halloween canvases - so many ideas! I am working on some new things for the Autumn Street Fair, but here are some old favorites.

The skinny witch legs are always popular. I also do an elf leg version. These are available on 4x12 and 8x24.

I like the witch boot for Halloween. This one is sort of simple, but really catches the eye with black and bright colors. I think it is just too cute with the gingham ribbon!

How about some fall colored polka dots? The colors look great all the way through Thanksgiving. The 8x10 size fits just perfect on a wreath.

This design was first done with a pineapple. Someone (I can't remember who!) requested it with a pumpkin and I've done about fifty since then. The beige and cream dots look so good with just about any front door color or home decor.

Finally, so some sweet little 5x5's. These two are so cute for Halloween and that tiny size fits just about anywhere. At just $15.00 each, they also make a great teacher gift.



Start planning your fall needs and be sure to stop by my booth at the Street Fair in downtown McMinnville on Saturday, October 1. See ya then!

Monograms

Monograms are just classic. This simple, but beautiful, cream and black monogram makes the perfect wedding gift. I have a new customer in Palmyra, Tennessee, who thought so, too!

I love painting monograms! I get the opportunity to focus on just one letter and really making it special. When doing long names and verse or quotes, I don't get that opportunity. This one shipped out to new customer, Lianna. I am wanting to do more of those diamonds in fall colors for the upcoming season.

Back To School

Just in time for Donna Wood's Cookeville classroom! I haven't done ladybugs in a while and I think this is just too cute! This is a 12x12 - the perfect size for a classroom door.

I jazzed it up a bit with a few rhinestones and some gingham ribbon!

We're at a new school this year, Centertown Elementary School. Even though it is sometimes hard to be the new kid (for me and them!), it has gone really well so far. I think we've found family! Carter is in Mrs. Tena Self's fourth grade class. I can't believe he is already in the fourth grade! He really wanted to wear hi brand new Tim Lincecum jersey. I was worried about all that white!

Lauren is in Mrs. Lisa Carden's first grade class. Can you tell that she was fired up that morning? I thought she was going to spontaneously combust. She wanted to wear a ruffly skirt and lots of polka dots - mission accomplished!



I hope your school year if off to a great start, too!

No Shoes Allowed!

Since Faith McGee ordered and polite "no shoes allowed" sign a long time ago, I've done this design over and over again. It has become very popular on etsy! This one wanted a slightly different wording, but that's what puts the custom in Dream Custom Artwork!



It's been slow going on the painting and posting and probably will be for a while. It's my first week back to school. When I get home at night, I just want to put my feet up! Once I get back in the swing of things, it will all return to normal!

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!

Hot pink that is! It seems that hot pink has been the official color of summer 2011! It is usually paired with black and white (so pretty!) but I've also used it with aqua, lime, and purple. These super cute monograms were designed to be used in a wedding. You can see their colors - black, white, and hot pink!

My sweet friend, Mileah Knowles, ordered hot pink with zebra stripes - love it! This would so match my classroom this year! I had several girls comment at Open House on how much they loved my room decorations!

Finally, I don't think it really has to anything to do with hot pink, but I've got a hot girls' night out to see Miss Katy Perry! It's been a while since this ol' girl has been to a concert and I am really looking forward to it.



You all have a wonderful Friday! If you are like me and this is your last official day of summer break, make it a good one!

Sweet Little Princess

Megan in Murfreesboro ordered a special Bible verse for a sweet little princess on the way. Her good friend is expecting a baby. She sent me a picture of her pink bedding to match. I think this is the perfect gift!

I did one a while back for Ella's big sister. Click here to see that one. I love Bible verses for baby nurseries...what better way to start things off?