Countdown to Aunty

I got to see my sister yesterday and ... WOW ... her belly is huge! This will be my second niece or nephew (it's a surprise), and although due date is 24 Sept ... look at that flat belly button ... no way she's gonna make it o the 24th!

Journal Jar & Diary

I am really excited! Yesterday I did a drawing of a gorgeous girl ... all on my own. Usually I draw like a 5 year old, but this designing gig must be encouraging my inner-artist! Anyway, today I got to paint her, and I'm really thrilled with the end result. I chose bright muted tones, and this is the diary cover. It just needs to cure, then I'll varnish it and put the cover back on the diary. I'll also be decorating a journal jar, glue stick and pen to co-ordinate then fill the jar with questions.

Did I hear you ask "What's a journal jar?" I thought so ;) ... a journal jar is simply a jar full of questions. Each day you take one out, glue it into the diary, and answer it. I gave one to my mother and grandmother, and one day I'll get to read all about what life was like when they were young, familiy traditions, stories and secrets and if I'm lucky, my Nana's date cake recipe!!! Don't leave it until they pass away to wish you'd asked this or that. Or make one for yourself and leave memories for your own children.

Here are some links to find questions you can print for your jars:

Questions for Grownups

Questions for Kids

More Questions

and more more just Google 'Journal Jar' and you'll be amazed!

Facebook

I'm still getting used to the wonderful world of facebook, and today I launched a fan page. It will feature my painting, fairy portraits and dolls. If you're on facebook, check it out!

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New Pattern packets available

Fresh from the printer, two new pattern packets are available from Dawn Lewis Imagery.

First is Lexi's Dragon. This friendly dragon was originally painted for baby Alexis' nursery ... what a cool nursery!!! Now it is a pattern packet available for you to paint. It uses all Semco paints ($1.99 a bottle ... bargain!) and techniques include spattering, floating and drybrushing.


The next pattern packet is called 'B is for Baby'. It is painted on a paper mache box, great for baby's keepsakes. It is painted pink here, but could be painted in blue for a boy, or a gender neutral colour.


You can buy either of these pattern packets by clicking the 'Buy Now' paypal button on the right side of my blog. Or ... email me at dlewis71@aapt.net.au to place your order.

Patterns are $8 within Australia or $12 for international, and that includes postage :)

Beep Canvas

The cushion is finished(you can see a little bit of it in the background), and last night I completed a 5x7 canvas to show how elements of the main pattern can be brought together to make other decorator items.

Beep ... under construction

About 99% of the painting is done. Next job is to heat set the panels, then stitch them together into a cushion front. You could paint this onto a single panel, or even a ready made cushion cover. Or ... you could add more panels and make it into a cool quilt, or paint them onto canvas ... or clothing ... or plain bedding ... Yay! The opportunties are endless for this design!

Pattern Packets now available

Pattern packets are available for some painted designs through my blog or website!

$8 for Aussie buyers
$12 for international buyers
... that includes post!

Currently available are Robot Diary and Secret Ninja Business. These patterns are suitable for beginners, and those who are looking for a quick project to paint for boys.



How do you purchase? You can use the 'Buy Now' button here on my blog (in the right margin) and list which pattern you want at checkout. Or you can email me at dlewis71@aapt.net.au with your purchase request.

Payment accepted via Paypal worldwide, and Aussie customers have the option to pay via Direct Debit or money order.

Watch this space, as I hope to have some painting tutorials for these packets on YouTube soon.