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Children's Book Art, Writing, Books, and Advice

Crocheted Nook Cozy

It must be Fall, because I'm in the mood to bake and crochet. My lovely hubster surprised me a Color Nook for my birthday, and the poor thing (the Nook, not my husband) seemed all cold and naked, so I... Continue Reading →

Quick & Easy Halloween Painting

The kids like to play in my studio downstairs because that is where I stash all the toys that have started to get on my nerves. Toys with lots of pieces (like the kitchenette), toys that take up too much... Continue Reading →

Logos for Pet Businesses

I love designing logos for pet businesses! Here's my most recent design. If you have a pet business that needs promoting, please think of me! Mention this post and receive my friends and family design rate. Contact: Karen Windness, karenwindness@gmail.com... Continue Reading →

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Conference

In case you're wondering why there are no recent posts... I've been hired to write a book! And since I'm essentially working as a ghost writer, I really can't disclose too much because that wouldn't be very ghost-like of me.... Continue Reading →

Recycling is Good for Art, too

Remember the Zodiac Babies? They were images I created while Finley (then a baby himself) was napping. Well now they are getting a new life as greeting cards on CardGnome.com. CardGnome is a company that creates high quality greetings utilizing... Continue Reading →

I can TO finish projects…

A happy ending to the cork letter project I started HERE. I thought I had enough corks to do several letters, and ran short doing just one "W". Fortunately for me, I've surrounded myself with good wine lovin' friends and... Continue Reading →

Butterfly Painting

“Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you”--Nathanial Hawthorne I made this butterfly painting using the same collage technique I talked about in... Continue Reading →

Elephant Love: Collage Painting Tutorial

My neighbor's baby shower is on Saturday and I REALLY wanted to create an elephant painting for her baby boy, but I hadn't got to it yet. This morning I decided to try a collage painting. This project is easy... Continue Reading →

I do!

Here's the newest Bublette in the collection - something for a bride to be. (Greeting card is active at: CardGnome.) The greeting says: Bubbly Congratulations! For an added personal touch I created her dress by scanning the hem of my... Continue Reading →

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