Purple Pumpkin Save the date Stickers

I decided to paint a purple pumpkin yesterday; there was no particular reason that I was aware of. I just knew I wanted it to be purple, and I thought a gold leaf would go well with it, since it was purple.

This design is on many products now, but the most appealing one to me, is how it looks on Wedding Save the date Stickers.

Purple Pumpkin Save the date wedding stickers by Cherylsart

Since I painted the purple pumpkin, I found out that I’m not the only one with such a purple fancy. You can see other purple pumpkin designs by a variety of artists here.

Cheryl Paton

Blue Tie Online

Blue blends with white pin stripe tie by Cherylsart
Design a custom made necktie at zazzle

This purple blue tie has a diagonal white pinstripe design, offering a variety of colors and textures that are pleasing to the eye. This tie is purchased online from CherylsArt on Zazzle, and is printed once your order is placed.

To see more tie designs by CherylsArt, visit Ties By Cheryl on Squidoo.

Cheryl Paton

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Add your photo to U.S. postage stamps

Photo’s on postage stamps are a great way to that very special personal touch. The look of a child when their photo goes out on the birthday invitations, or perhaps when the child has accomplished a milestone – such as graduation. The special photo of the engaged couple for their wedding announcements, invitations. The married couple celebrating their anniversary. The happy senior when they are ready to retire, and more. Here on add your photo stamps on Squidoo are a selection of frames to choose from that are already on the stamps. Select the frame of your choice, then replace the image holder with your family friendly photo.

Blessings

Cheryl Paton

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Pumpkins in Love Halloween Wedding Stamps

Pumpkins, Our Wedding, postage stamps by Cherylsart
More Our wedding Postage

I was making my new lens on Squidoo on Halloween Stamps and decided to add a category for Halloween weddings. When I browsed the Halloween stamps on Zazzle, there didn’t seem to be too many wedding choices. So I decided to make a new one, with pumpkins in love.

I began with a browse of pumpkin images, looking for some with a little bit of lean to them. I wanted them to have a snuggle look as if they were leaning in to one another. Once I found two pumpkins that fit the bill, I did my drawing on a rough draft. Once I polished that up, I added their faces. To the male pumpkin, I gave arched eyebrows.  To the female, I gave slender eyebrows, and gave them both a crooked smile. Their stems are also green as they are still young. Then I enveloped them in a heart shaped pumpkin vine. Hope you enjoy pumpkins in love. Please leave a comment if you would like ‘pumpkins in love’ design on other products too.

Pumpkins in love is available with “Our Wedding” and they can also be customized with your own message. The font style and size can also be changed. Check them out at CherylsArt* on Zazzle.

Cheryl Paton

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Personalized wedding thank you cards

Wedding Thank you cards, green and gold by Cherylsart
Create a custom notecard with Zazzle

Personalized wedding thank you cards are made personal by adding your own personal message in your words, and/or a wedding photo from your special day.

This is one by CherylsArt on Zazzle, more to come.

Here is a variety of hand picked designs that are ready for your customizing and/or photo.

www.squidoo.com/personalized-wedding-thank-you-cards

Cheryl Paton

Great cat litter and a new diaper pail

Our cat likes certain litters and we had finally found one that she liked, so that’s the one we bought week after week, until it was no longer in the stores. The search was on again. At the end of the second week, I lucked out. I found one that she liked that was also light weight and also biodegradable, and clumping. We hit the jackpot! The new winning cat litter is by Arm and Hammer and it is made from corn.

Also, the old diaper pail that we had been using for 19+ years!, has seen its better days. Some of the newer one’s were not at all the style that we had had. But we did find a new one that is user friendly, keeps the smells to a minimum, and does not need any specific diaper pail bags. That’s another big plus for us and the environment. The new diaper pail is called Diaper Champ.

You can see both items on my lens on Squidoo –
www.squidoo.com/great-cat-litter.

Blessings to you for a cat purrr-fect day! : )

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The Power of Art

I saw this phrase earlier today, The Power of Art, and my heart sang out, “Yes!” Yes, because art does have power. I am an artist you see. It was something I had wanted to be. Yet when I finally decided to let art be my passion, it didn’t come naturally. What I saw in my head wasn’t what I had conveyed on the canvases. But I knew, I had to keep at it. If this was something I had dreamed of being, because it didn’t come naturally was no reason to not go for it. So I did. I went for it. With the amount of gumption and passion that I had.

For me, that meant practicing. I went to some workshops, purchased a bunch of books, and practiced. Until one day, I decided no more – following other people’s instructions that is. I was ready. I just wanted the image, the idea, and then to let the how to to flow for themselves. And they did. And when they didn’t, I’d just wait and see and knew that I’d figure something out. And I did.

For that I am glad; for inside of me somewhere I knew the power of art, and I finally decided to let the power of art be my passion. At least one of them. And at least for now.

Blessings.

Cheryl Paton

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Proverbs as Affirmations, Chapter 26

I am thankful that I am connected to Source.

I am thankful that praise is fitting for the deserved.

I am thankful that praise is fitting for the righteous.

I am thankful that good guidance is welcomed.

I am thankful that I take time to think of a good answer.

I am thankful that I maintain wisdom.

I am thankful that I send my message by ones that are reliable.

I am thankful that parables are understood by the wise.

I am thankful that I give praise when it is deserved.

I am thankful that it is good to listen to the wise.

I am thankful that the great Source that formed all things, rewards all.

I am thankful that it is good to become wise.

I am thankful that it is good to be wise in Source.

I am thankful that the wise follow through with action.

I am thankful that the wise get up out of bed.

I am thankful that the wise put good in their mouths.

I am thankful that a wise person gives honor to Source.

I am thankful that I am involved only in what is my business.

I am thankful that I am straight and honest with my words.

I am thankful that without wood, a fire goes out; that with peaceful contentment there is peace.

I am thankful that peaceful people keep peace.

I am thankful that I keep my words good.

I am thankful that I am sincere in my words.

I am thankful that I am sincere in my heart.

I am thankful that I keep my heart filled with love.

I am thankful that Source sees all that I do.

I am thankful that love forgives all.

I am thankful that I keep my talk sincere.

I am thankful that I am connected to Source.

From Proverbs as Affirmations, Chapter 26

By Cheryl Paton

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How to sell Zazzle art on Squidoo

If you’d like to sell Zazzle art on Squidoo, whether you’re an artist or not, listed on this lens; http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-sell-zazzle-art are some how to’s.

You don’t have to be an artist, you can learn how to post other peoples art that compliments your Squidoo lens, without lifting a paintbrush.

Then everyone benefits, you, the artist, and the people that purchase the designs; and also Zazzle and Squidoo.

Acrylic Painting Techniques

Acrylic paints is a versatile medium that offers artists the ability to achieve watercolor affects, pieces that look like they’re oil paintings, and pieces that have their own versatile acrylic style.

Acrylic paints behave differently than either watercolor and oils. Acrylics dry faster than oils, but mediums can be added to extend their working time. Acrylics are more opaque than watercolors, but mediums can be added to achieve the look of watercolors.

If you’d like to read more tips about working with acrylic paints, visit http://www.squidoo.com/acrylicpaintingtechniques on Squidoo. It is chock full of helpful tips and has received a purple star award from Squidoo.