Changing Seasons and a Holiday Shop Sale ~

Did you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving?

I adore Thanksgiving.

Then....I am ready to take a long nap and wake up to find myself transported to January 2nd, refreshed and preparing for springtime.

I am not a winter-loving girl.

I am always shocked into winter reality when

Overnight....

the season changes....

from this ~ 

to this ~

Literally overnight.

But, I do admit, once all the decorating chores are done, I have learned to enjoy the season a little more than I did a few years ago.

Truly, I am not a scrooge.

I just NEED sunshine and longer days and a springtime garden.

I do find ways to keep busy when I can't work outside.

Of course, I love to spend the evenings in my studio...

planning and creating ~ 

Working on a nursery rhyme illustration for an art challenge.

"Hey Diddle Diddle"

I sometimes find my way into the kitchen.

Making and baking.

Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apple pie ~ 

The holidays allow me the chance to use my beloved china and depression glass collection.

Peeking into the china cabinet, remembering and planning holiday table settings. 

A vintage Noritake tea set passed down to me by my mom ~

Vintage green goblets and pink depression glass ~ 

Fun and crafty projects help to keep my mind off of the short, winter days.

Dyeing bottle brush trees in vibrant Christmas colors ~ 

Honestly, it is probably good that the short and slow days of winter are engulfing me.

If it were gardening season, I would be so frustrated because I am down and out with a bad knee....hobbling and bobbling.  

I would not be able to do heavy duty gardening work.

My knee is swollen and crazy sore ~ 

Like a big goose egg right in the middle of my kneecap.

I slammed it hard on our metal doggy gate on Halloween night.

Ouch!

Maybe I need this quiet time indoors to help in the healing process.

So, as I ponder the new year and re-introduce myself to the inside of my home...

the lights are twinkling ~ 

I have plans in the studio and even a cookie baking day.

I have plenty to keep me busy.

Including a holiday sale in my Art Shop.

If you fancy giving art for holiday gifts, now is a great time to purchase.

I am offering 40% off my entire Etsy shop with coupon code SilverBells40.

Simply use the code at checkout to automatically receive your discount.

I hope you are all enjoying the season and not falling into the chaos that sometimes attaches itself to the holidays.

Until Next Time:

Kim

Gerushia's New World

Fabulous Sale at Gerushia's New World

Hello There:

Just a quick little blurb on my blog today.  I'm busy in my studio....working on canvas prep today.  But, I wanted to pop in and let you know that Gerushia is having a sale in her new zibbet shop this week.  The sale runs today thru Friday, July 29th.  20% off everything in the shop!  Simply use coupon code ZIBBETYDODAH at checkout.

The sale includes all listed originals...including this piece:

"An Unexpected Visitor"

...and this piece:

"The Good Mourning Mice"

Lots of 4" x 6" prints...including:

"The Uninvited"

...and this piece:

"The Changeling Moon"

I've even included a print version of my Welsh Festival of Arts piece:

"Plentyn Newid"

There are a few ACEO originals to choose from:

"Pansy's Dancer"

"Guardian of the Orphan's Moon"

...and lots of ACEO prints as well:

"Guardian of the Circus Diver'

"The Reader"

Also....I've added a small section of print sets ~ pieces that were made to go together or pieces that fit well together as a set.  Here's my favorite set:

"Dancing Fiona and Little Bertie in the Garden"

"Dancing Fiona"

"Little Bertie in the Garden"

The "Fiona and Bertie" print set is being offered because so many customers have purchased them together, to be hung as a set.  Often times these two pieces end up in a baby nursery or a child's room.  I figured, I'd give the option to purchase them as a set and save the customer a couple of dollars too.

So...if you're considering buying a piece of my art...maybe for yourself, maybe as a gift ~  now is the perfect time.  And...while you're browsing my shop, have a look around zibbet.  It's easy and fun to use with lots of great art and other handmade items as well.

Thank you so much for having a look.  If you have any questions, as always, feel free to leave a comment or email me.

Okay....back to the studio!

Until Next Time:

Kim

Gerushia's New World

A New Year, A Big (Cartel) Change...

Well...the new year has brought around an unexpected change.  It's a good change, I think.  It's something that needed to be done....I have parted ways with Etsy.  I had been with them since 2006 and they were a good place to be.  I love Etsy.  But, it was time I found my way outside of the security and familiarity that Etsy blanketed me with.  After alot of thought and heartfelt contemplating, I have decided to open a new shop with Big Cartel.  It will take alot more marketing on my part, but I am very happy with my new shop.

So...as of a few days ago, Gerushia's New World can be found HERE.  I am still loading new inventory daily and am in the process of making several new pieces as well.  My two newest prints...

"An Opossum's Blessing" ~

and "The Reader" ~

are both already in the shop, along with alot of prints and some originals as well.  If you've never had a look at Big Cartel...give it a whirl.  It's a fun marketplace with a huge variety of goodies to look at.

To celebrate the opening of Gerushia's new shop, I am offering a coupon code.  When you purchase, be sure you include the code "HeartTinyArt" when checking out.  You will receive an automatic 20% off your entire purchase.

Thank you so much for all the support you've given me through the years.  It never goes unappreciated. 

So...if you have a chance to stop by the new place, let me know what you think. 

Until Next Time:

Kim

Gerushia's New World

Has Anyone Seen Kim?

Good Morning to All:

Okay...it's confirmed, I am a bad blogger.  I wasn't always a bad blogger.  There was a time when I blogged 5 days a week, but somehow, I've fallen off that path.  I want to blog more...I love to blog...I feel better when I blog, but I just can't seem to find anything interesting to blog about anymore.  However, I am still trying.  I haven't forgotten my blog or my blog friends.  I've been gone so long that blogger has added all sorts of new things to make my blogging life even more complicated.  So, I shall need to re-learn how to blog!!

In the meantime...I do want to let you know I am having a huge Black Friday Sale in Gerushia's Etsy Shop.  Now thru November 28th you will receive...50% off any order with coupon code 42448.  This sale includes everything in the shop!  When checking out, all you need to do is key in coupon code 42448 and the 50% will automatically be taken off.  Isn't that fabulous?  Etsy is now offering these fantabulous "coupon codes" which makes having a sale much easier. 

I hope you are able to find a few art goodies to give as gifts.  Lots of prints and a few originals are being offered.  Don't forget ~ ACEOs make fantastic stocking stuffers, and at 50% off....you can buy ALOT of ACEOs!!

I hope over the moon that I will be back sooner than soon!!

Until Next Time:
Kim
Gerushia's New World