~~~Heat wave~~~~

It is a sooo hot here! I'm trying to stay indoors, but I need to venture out this morning for supplies. I listed a new little witch, she was started last season and finished this week. She may be a vampire, she seems to love bats :)

She is an original, and would be cute decor for fall. Click here to visit her at ETSY.

Maybe if I think fall, it will feel fall???????

~Dreaming of the sea~

I love mermaids, here is a little beauty I named her Pearl- She glitters and has real shells I picked myself :) To see the entire painting Click HERE

I am busy working on custom orders, if you are interested in a painting with girls of your choice, just let me know. They make unique Christmas gifts, its not too early to start shopping :)

Cowgirl UP!

I am feeling a little western this week. I created a couple of 6x12 paintings on wood that have a western feel. The first is "Don't fence me in" this is for all you free spirited girls out there :) She is wearing a dress covered in vintage doilies and boots. I did not add a hat, because I hate to cover their hair, she does have a country styled dress. She is standing on vintage map pages and has old buttons on her dress. She is listed in my ETSY store CLICK HERE to see more

I also listed a angel, you will have to wait til tomorrow to see her, unless you stop by my ETSY shop :)

New card styles-

The sun is out today! I have missed you warm sunshine! I can even hear the birds singing!

New cards listed of a few prints that were out of stock for a quite some time- Click here to visit my Southend Girl Gallery

Monday Morning update- Hey Stampers!

First a reminder, my print give-away is still happening! check the post below-


I wanted to share with you a fabulous card created by Rowena, her blog is Craftypagan Designs- This was made with one of my Southend Girl stamps, I created this image for The Pixie Cottage and it is available for purchase there. I love how she did the dress, and the vintage feel she created with the card.

Traveling to North Carolina???

I have some exciting news, my cards and magnets are now available in Traditions Pottery which is located in Lenoir NC. Janet and Mike Calhoun create beautiful handmade pottery and sell wonderful gifts. If you are in the area check it out, if you are looking for something unique but are too far away, Janet also has an ETSY store with her beautiful work.

NEW art cards--

Just a note to let you know, I have listed a couple of WHOLESALE listings in my ETSY shop. This is great deal for those of you with retail stores, or maybe you send ALOT of cards, and need a bunch :) anyway, this is the listing for you! Its a great discount! I have mounted them on a heavy textured card stock that has a pretty deckle edge. These are all in IVORY and have matching envelopes.

I also wanted to let you know, I added 5 new print cards and I have replenished my stock of past prints. I am in the process of listing them daily, so if you are looking for a particular print just contact me!

Guardian Angel Pins

Just a quick post- I wanted to show you the pins I have been working on. These are done on 2 inch wood circles, unlike my magnets, I collaged and hand painted the angels on each one. Every angel will be unique! I finish the back with vintage lace paper and add the pin. The photos were done quick, I wanted to get a couple listed for mother's day. I am enclosing a guardian angel prayer and gift wrapping each one. Perfect gift for mom! Listed in my ETSY store:andreatdesigns.etsy.com

New Angel on Ebay

Listed on Ebay a new angel. This is a 9x12 canvas, finished with beeswax. Click here to see the full painting.

She has a quote on her dress that reads- "All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother"

-Abraham Lincoln

New Originals-

This week I'm listing my original collages on ETSY. I do have a set of cards listed on ebay, but I am going to list on ETSY first and really concentrate on that store for a while.

Just added to my shop is this Garden Angel, click here to see the entire painting She is done on wood, I used vintage buttons and paper on her dress. She has dark brown hair and blue eyes. The quote that inspired me is one from William Shakespeare- "One touch of nature makes the whole world kin."

I thought it was appropriate for earth day, coming up this week. This would make a great mother's day gift, unique and one of a kind :) All my items will arrive gift wrapped, you will be all set for mothers day!

Back from the beach

I took a great spring break with my sister and her kids. We visited Pensacola beach and had a wonderful time. The weather was great, and I needed to feel the warm sunshine. My husband stayed home with our dogs. My oldest dog Parker was diagnosed with cancer last fall and held on as long he could. When I got home his conditioned was much worse. We lost him this past Friday. He was friendly loving dog and part of my heart is missing.

Now if I can stop crying, I will get back to business :) This piece was finished just before vacation, entitled "Soul Sister" One of the dresses is made with a cool vintage lace paper. It will be available in print soon. I am going to hold on to the original for a fall art show.

MARCH MADNESS ---- CARD PROMO

March is almost over, so please get your cards now while they are on sale!!! Remember buy 2 get one free. Great for framing and gift giving! I gift wrap each sale so they are ready for special birthday gifts and Mothers day! Click HERE to go to my ETSY shop

Auctions END tonight....

maybe a little late due to daylight saving time change. For all my scrapbooker clients, I listed the last of my saved layouts. These were class samples. Great deal if love pre-mades or paper pieced animals. The animals can be removed and added to your oun creations! Click here to get in on the bidding action.

New angels are scheduled to go on tonight, here is a peek-

March Birthstone- Aquamarine ANGEL

Available right now on EBAY- CLICK HERE

#100 will be the winner....is it you?

I am very close to 100 sales in my ETSY store, if you are #100 I will send you a set of my Positive Affirmation cards FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am very close I hope it happens tonight! Good Luck!

Auctions END TONIGHT!!!!

SPRING CARD PROMOTION!!! ♥Buy two get one FREE! Details below♥

Just a quick post to let you know My EBAY auctions are ending tonight! A couple have 0 bids so someone may get a bargain today! Click here to be the first (and maybe the only :)) to win an original painting for your home. I have 5 small mini collages scheduled to go on tonight. The large 12x12 Firefly collage is still waiting for a home.

I just had a bunch of 4x6 prints made in all NEW designs!!! Collect the CARDS! They fit into a 5x7 frame and make wonderful gifts! These are mounted on black textured card stock and will come with a black trendy envelope. I am going to have these in my ETSY store by the end of the day, hopefully before lunch. If you prefer cream card stock just let me know and I can make your cards that way, add it in the notes to seller or CONVO me. CLICK HERE to visit my ETSY store

I am going to put these cards on sale! Its my--- wish it was SPRING card promotion! Purchase 2 5x7 cards from my ETSY store and get one FREE!!!! All you need to do is add in the "NOTES to Seller line" your card of choice. You can choose from the 5x7 Card category !!!! Stock up or frame a grouping for your wall!!

Angel Wings

Just wanted to show you these great wire wings I found! My first thought is, great for a doll! I just finished taking an online doll making class. Cloth and Clay dolls from Gritty Jane This class was great, I learned to create a doll from cloth and paper clay......my doll however, not so cute. I need to practice.....a bunch. Sculpting a face is much more difficult than I expected. I will need to work on this :) I wish I could show you a photo, but she is really ugly :( ANYWAY.......

I wanted to use the wings, so I added them to a wood piece and created a hanging collage. Here it is, and I did list this angel collage on EBAY. Click here to bid

Just a REMINDER

There are only two days left to bid on my HAITI Angel--- 100% goes directly to charity

~CLICK HERE to bid~

Last Minute reminder

I do have a large size encaustic ANGEL painting waiting on a bid :( This will be a great bargain for a lucky bidder. Click here to bring this angel home ----bidding ends in just a few hours!

Angel for Haiti

I know you are watching the news coverage of the terrible tragedy in Haiti, the loss of life and destruction is so hard to see. This morning I decided to create an angel for Haiti, I have a large 12x24 wood plank that I have been wanting to use. I am going to auction this on EBAY with 100% of the proceeds going to one of the charities listed by Mission Fish. This is a peek at what I have finished so far. I hope to have her listed by Wednesday.

I encourage all of my blogging art friends to do the same :) If you are like me you have a bunch of extra half painted canvas and wood just waiting to be re-worked , finished or just started. Take a little time and create something beautiful that can help the need. I have auctioned with Mission Fish before its really easy and safe for the bidder. You know your money is going to help those in need.

Please blog about my auction when its up, I will be happy to do the same for you, just let me know. Add me as a friend on Face book or my fan page page (I just started it; links are on the right) to keep up to date on my listings.