Maybe Monday

This weekend I just wanted to relax and do nothing...but deadlines have to be met ... These are a couple of commissions I'm working on.
Hope you're all well.
Hugs
Char.

HUGE PRINT SALE

I thought you may like to know...
I am having a HUGE PRINT SALE until the end of the month...that gives you a whole week to purchase Christmas Gifts for everyone!
50% OFF all my Once Upon a Time prints...just enter THXMAMAS on check-out.
HAPPY SHOPPING
:-)
hugs
Char.x

PRINT - COLOUR - WIN

Only 3 more...well 2 really, until our Mamas and Chicks Show...oh my, it always creeps up on me WAY too fast.
WIN WIN WIN...if you have little ones...OR if YOU would like to enter...I would LOVE to see what you come up with.
I will be colouring mine too...and the WINNER will WIN either one of these or their own custom Once Upon a Time watercolour...where YOU can choose the animal...etc.


HAVE FUN with it...and post the picture on my BlueshineArt Facebook Page with a link to where I can contact you :-) If you don't have a FB page...email me your coloured page.


Have fun with the colouring pages...I can't wait to see what YOU and your kids get up to :-)
HUGS
Char.x

A Deer, a Fox and a Squirrel.

Working on these....
Have a great Thursday.
HUGS
Char.x

Giving thanks to our Teachers...

We're so fortunate to have had amazing teachers for our girls...this particular piece is for Miss A's Teacher who she has had for 3 years...this is not the norm I know...but because she moved up a Grade when Miss A did...things worked out well.

I was a little stumped as I really didn't know what I should paint for her...last year I painted this and the year before she received this one.
So I went with symbolism.She gives her ALL to these kids...and I have always felt like she looks out for them just as a parent would...making sure their manners are good and always helping others. She really has been a true blessing in Miss A's life.

I hope she knows how much we adore her. What could be better than to have your daughter LOVE school...and now LOVE reading too? She's a fairy Godmother!!!
 So, here's the finished piece, and below framed...with Miss J's teacher's gift below.

So, I really thought it would be difficult to match such an amazing Teacher as Miss A has had...but Miss J was blessed too to have Mrs.O...

Honestly, Miss J is a changed girl in school...she thrives on challenges, listens intently and never speaks out of turn...she definitely isn't as social as Miss A...but has made some great friends.

 Her teacher keeps them doing and moving constantly...if there's ever a little disruption...she moves them on swiftly to another task...it's so wonderful!

 So this elephant is for her and her children (who I know mean the World to her)...I love teachers who have kids...they can relate better I think.

Thank you Mrs O and Thank you Mrs E...from the bottom of our hearts we are SO grateful for all your hard work!

Another year is finished...SK and Grade 2 next year...Miss A will be in a 2/3 split  and Miss J will get her teacher again next year for SK.

We're so proud of our girls...can you tell??

Have a great Wednesday...I know it's Wordless Wednesday today...but words were needed today.
HUGS
Char.x

calm on the Farm...

 it's THURSDAY already...I still haven't posted that list I promised I would...but as you can see...my hands have been busy.

growing up on a farm is really very special...an endless space to play for children and this time when we went back to see family, I really noticed the freedom and calm space brings to children.

So,this is definitely something which has been added to my 2011 list...connect with Nature on a regular bases.

How do you connect with Nature if you live in a City?

I'd love to hear about your nature outings or crafts which involve you with Nature.

Have a lovely day...we're off to the Library...

HUGS

Char.x

MY ETSY SHOP : now open again - special New Year SALE.

Wordless Wednesday ... a Panda Bear's journey...

Bear HUGS
Char.x

just around the corner...

 from where we live is the School where the girls go...we can walk there...and do even if it rains,snows and hails...
both our girls have been SO fortunate to have these 2 wonderful teachers to guide them through their education.
We are SO thankful to them for engaging their excitement on a daily basis to learn and do well in school.

These 2 paintings are a little "thanks" to give them before we go to the UK for Christmas...
They are carrying their children...
Thank you lovely ladies!

This weekend we were touched by another awful cold all 3 of us...mr. R avoided it AGAIN...the weather has been up and down in temperature...and with school there's SO much going around...
LOTS of fruit,chicken noodle soup and the girls are at school today.
I missed the Show on Saturday...I was a little sad as sales were going to help with Christmas Shopping...but hey...c'est la vie...family and health comes first.

So...just catching up on commissions...thank you for all those who have supported me by purchasing prints and requesting custom pieces!

OH...BTW...tomorrow is the LAST DAY of my 30% SALE on ALL prints and Original ARTwork in my ETSY STORE!!!
I will be closing the store for the Holidays...but will working on new material to add to my store in the New Year.


Well...I have a million and one things to get done this morning.
HUGS and have a great week!
Char.x

2 bears completed...yay!

I really enjoy productive days like today...shame it was because the house was sick...

thanks SO much for all your well wishes...it really does help I'm sure...

So, below as you can see...are the other 2 Once Upon a Time watercolours.

I've never drawn a cartoon character before...I really love how it turned out...hope the owner loves it.

ok...that's it for me today.

HUGS
Char.x

Monday's madness...

hello November...hello Monday...hello readers...hello fabulous friends...

both girls are home sick today after telling me that "we feel fine!" last night to go out Trick or Treating!!!

Miss A spiked a fever last night of 101 and still has it...I shouldn't have taken them out. It was freezing cold...I wrapped them up in winter gear...but they still got over excited at the prospects of all that candy!
Miss J is coughing up a lung...

I went out last night at 10.30pm to pick up Homeopathic meds for both them and myself....as well as a bottle of Aloe and honey...
The first thing they asked for this morning was "can we have treats?"..."NO...not until you're better"...I tried to explain how sugar actually isn't very good for your body...especially when you're sick. (not sure they understood...little J was pretty gutted!)

I hope the Healthy Angel visits our house sometime today...as we really need her to make things better today.

I have 3 Once Upon a Time watercolours to finish today...what's being painted?
A Hedgehog, Bear and Winnie the Pooh...lets see if I get ANYTHING done today other than care for my sweet ladies...

Hope you're well.
HUGS
Char.x

the calm after the storm...

 HELLO everyone...thanks firstly to you all for all your support. I really do appreciate your stopping by and commenting. Last week was CRAZY as many of you know, and for the new readers today...we just got through another Mamas and Chicks Show last Friday (which I organise with a friend).I must have been on operation overload as my head today feels remarkably light with space to breathe...
The above picture is of my table which I have there...I sell my "Once Upon a Time" personalized prints...gifts cards and my new PINS and PATCHES.

 Our girls passed by with daddy after their school day and wanted their faces painted...

 the PINS were well received...one lady found the faces a little creepy!!! lol...all the cats sold,and a couple of Owls.

Trade Shows are exhausting...but priceless.There's no way I could ever get the word out and let alone SHOW my products to that many people in one day!

After a LONG day at the Show...we spent the weekend with friends baking Halloween cookies...fun...fun...fun.
I owe many "Quality" hours to our girls who were SO patient whilst I worked the many hours reponding to emails and organising the show last week...they deserve some special times...
I also am looking forward to seeing what you've been up to.

Until then...
Enjoy your Monday.
HUGS
Char.x

CONGRATULATIONS go to Kelly.

Kelly Congratulations to winning our AUGUST GIVEAWAY!

Please contact me with your mailing address,
HUGS
Char.x

4 MORE hours to ENTER.

Happy Monday everyone...
You only have 4 more hours to enter my AUGUST giveaway...
Go HERE if you haven't entered...
HUGS and GOOD LUCK....will be back with the Winner just after 8pm tonight!

Char.x.

!!!! CHRISTMAS in AUGUST GIVEAWAY !!!!!

**CHRISTMAS in AUGUST GIVEAWAY**

It's been a while since we've hosted a giveaway...

so we thought Christmas could come early for someone.

I am giving away 8 (yes 8 just because we're in the 8th month of this year) of my Once Upon a Time prints.

Each print can be personalized with a name...making them extra special gifts for your loved ones!

All you have to do to win is::

1. Become a follower of our Blog (if you're not all ready)
2. & leave a comment below...
   Want an extra chance to win??
3. Blog about the giveaway (make sure to leave me the link)
4. Post it on your Facebook Page (make sure to leave me the link)

I will choose the winner with the help of Random.org on Monday August 23rd....8pm EST.

Merry Christmas!!!

HUGS

Char.x

MOO said the cow.

Happy Friday to you!
Here's a commission of my very first Cow watercolour...I loved painting her...
It's for an old family friend who has cows on her Farm...hope you love it Jane!

I can't believe 3 weeks have passed over here already...3 more days and we're flying home to see Mr.R and little Jazzie cat.(very looking forward to seeing Mr.R...OH...and not to forget the HIGH speed internet we're spoiled with in Canada where I live!)

I have been extremely blessed that 4 of my bestest friends came to see me during the weeks I have been here...So lovely to see them all...THANK YOU girlies for the chats!

We have been picking black currents today...building forts in the woods...I went running with little M in his running stroller...and cleaned...again.
Am exhausted and ready for sweet Dreams...
HUGS
Char.x

I *HEART* painting...

I finished this the other day..I know...very different to my animal illustrations...

but this is me, this is what I LOVE to do....paint big paintings...with LARGE brushes.

So, when a commission comes my way...I jump all over it and enjoy the challenge.

It's for a friend who recently went to Corsica with her man...and asked if I would paint her this painting to give to him for his Birthday this year.

YOU have 24 hours before my BOGO Free SALE on all my Prints in my BLUESHINE Baby Etsy store is over...then I will be shutting up shop for 22 days.

This weekend I will be posting pics from our CANADA Day...

HAVE a wonderful weekend.

HUGS

Char.x.

***CANADA DAY SALE - B.O.G.O FREE***

many of you know I am going to the UK for 3 1/2 weeks to be with my Mama whilst she has her DOUBLE hip operation...
That means I'm closing shop this SATURDAY the 3rd JULY for those weeks whilst away...I`ll still be blogging and Facebooking...so...not to fret...I'm still around.

BUT...and there is a BUT,
DON'T miss out on the 2 DAY CANADA DAY SALE...where you can buy one print, and get one FREE!!!

I will still be taking custom orders for original one of a kind Watercolours whilst over there...but I am not transporting prints.

!!!HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!!

OH...and HAPPY shopping!!!

HUGS
Char.x

Luxray the GREAT

good morning everyone,thank you dearly for all the sweet comments....last week was a SUPER busy one,so if I haven'y replied or visited your World yet...I will try tonight

...it's the start of a new week...and it's going to be a busy one!

late last night I finished Luxray for Vincent. He's turning 7 and loves Pokemon...so I found Luxray who's one of the characters...this is my first non-real animal which I have painted. As an artist you have to bend to others sometimes...kids grow up...we have to grow with them!

the binders of my watercolour pads are filled with colour tests...I keep them as a memory of the paintings I did...is that wierd?

What do you keep that not too many people know about?

have a great Monday.

HUGS,

Char.

woof...woof...woof...

it's Sunday evening(already),how was your evening?...

the girls are in bed after a busy day, daddy took them flying this afternoon which they LOVED...we've had a full week of dancing and trying to finish projects which have been put on hold for a while.

Here are the 3 finished Once Upon a Time watercolour commissions, their dog passed away and the 3 siblings will each receive one from their Mum...how sweet!

I have SO much organising to do before we go to the UK next week...and a couple more commissions to finish.
Just about to start another Once Upon a Time painting now...I will post it tomorrow morning.

2 more days of school this week...and Canada Day on Thursday...which is also our 10th year wedding Anniversary. I know...10 years...pretty great considering we only knew each other physically for 5 days before Mr.R proposed...I KNOW...crazy!!!

have to go paint...so have a good evening/sleep/morning.
HUGS
Char,ON

Show and Tell x4

I was just over at *Cart before the Horse* and there's a game which I thought would be fun to play on this rainy day...

if you'd like to play::

OK, here's the game-

In your picture files, go to the 4th album, then go to the 4th picture. Show and tell.

 Then go down 4 more albums, go to the 4th picture, and show and tell.

Do this 4 times (if you can) to get a total of 4 pictures.

Ready, get set, go!

a painting for Beth I made at Christmas...

a lavender pillow of Love...which I made and gave to little Finn.

a little girl's bedroom mural...wow, time passes, this was painted almost 4 years ago.

little Miss A hanging in our family room...at just 3 months old...

That was FUN!

If you want to play too,

just leave a link to your

Show and Tell

in the comments.

Char,ON