Happy 40th Birthday to Me!
Oh my gosh, it's my 40th Birthday! Wow, time flies! To celebrate, I've designed some awesome art supplies celebrating some of my favorite things in life: 40 new art supplies to choose from!
Plus, I've picked some of my favorite collage sheets and we're offering them to you at 40% off for a limited time. Yay!
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AND since we're celebrating, we're tucking in 3 gifts with every order over $30. WOW! Yes, 3 gifts, that's right! 1 - chocolate. 2 - super cool art supplies. 3 - surprise art challenge!
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A few lucky peeps will receive my absolute favorite chocolate of the moment - Rogers Salted Caramels. This is how I recommend enjoying them....cut into tiny pieces and savor them. YUMMMMM!
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Fun ARTchix Activities to Fuel Your Muse!
Here's my adorable Bruno posing with my mermaid collection. Seeing this photo inspired our new art swap.....
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Kitties and Mermaids ATCs!
What to make: 6 Artist Trading Cards (2.5" x 3.5" collages) with Mermaids and/or Kitties. Use at least one ARTchix product of your choice (we've got some awesome new mermaids and kitties to choose from). Snail mail to us in ARTchix-land by June 6th.
Jackie McColl made this cool mermaid ATC with our new Eco Chunky Mermaids, Cool Post collage sheet and Turquoise Shell Borders.
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Jump into our current Art Challenge: Recycled Art. Check out these awesome bobby pins using upcycled game pieces by Wendy Wells Waldorf.
Post photos online (to your blog, website, etc with a comment and link to this post) or post them to the wall of our Facebook Fan Page OR email them to Gillian and she will post them for you. Deadline is Mon, May 2. My kitties will pick winners that will receive awesome goodie bags of our Eco-Friendly Shrines, Doors and Windows.
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Happy International Charm Day! Win Charms!
Today is International Charm Day! Hooray, you can win handmade charms here and on participating blogs!
I made some cute charms by painting our Wood Daisy Charms with red acrylic paint. Then, I glued black and white images from our Mini Art Bubbles collage sheet to our Mini Acrylic Bubbles...and then I glued them onto the Wood Daisies.
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Voila, here they are! Leave a comment on my blog by this Sat, April 30th. My kitty will pick 3 lucky winners that will each receive one of these charms along with a few extra little goodies.
I'm also adding 9 of these charms to our ARTchix orders over the weekend so you can win one that way too! Yay!
Hope you have a great weekend! See you next Wednesday with winners and lots more fun and creativity! : )
Happy birthday Helga! I turned 40 last month. 1971 was a very good year! Rock on artist girl!
Posted by: Lelainia | April 28, 2011 at 01:05 PM
Helga,
The daisy charms are adorable. Your art is always inspiring!
Posted by: Wendy | April 28, 2011 at 01:09 PM
those little charms are adorable! :)
Posted by: Hope Clinchot | April 28, 2011 at 02:54 PM
Happy Birthday! I like the daisy charms, much!
Posted by: Melisa | April 28, 2011 at 03:04 PM
fabulous idea! Happy Day to YOU! and ty vm for a chance~ xo
Posted by: cher | April 28, 2011 at 03:05 PM
Happy Birthay Helga! I am sooooo excited that you are celebrating 40 fabulous artsy years on this Earth. I wish you MANY more my sweet friend!
I blogged your birthday, and decided what's a birthday without a party! So I have a birthday bash candy package on my blog to celebrate your Birthday!
WOOOHOOO! Party On, Helga!!!!
Love & Hugs,
Kristal
Posted by: K Andrew | April 28, 2011 at 03:09 PM
Happy Birthday Helga!!!! May God bless you with many more Happy and Healthy years! K Andrew Sent me! :o)
Posted by: Nati Tristan | April 28, 2011 at 03:30 PM
Happy Birthday Helga, May your days be filled with sunshine and many blessings, K Andrew let me know it's your Birthday, have a great day! :) Lori m
Posted by: Lori m | April 28, 2011 at 03:33 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday, Helga! I hope it is a wonderful, exciting, special day! K Andrew sent me and I'm so glad she did...I LLLOOOVVVEEE your mermaids! Love them!! Happy birthday again and best regards,
Lisa
http://indymermaid.blogspot.com
Posted by: Lisa | April 28, 2011 at 03:43 PM
~~~Happy Happy Birthday! I hope you have a fabulous one! K Andrew sent me over!~~~Jen H
Posted by: Jenifer | April 28, 2011 at 03:44 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday to you! I hope that you are having a truly wonderful day! K Andrew sent me your way and I'm glad that she did!
~Lynda
Posted by: Lynda | April 28, 2011 at 03:52 PM
Happy Birthday! LOVE the little charms! So glad I got to see them.....
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | April 28, 2011 at 03:54 PM
happy b-day!!!! k andrew sent me ,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com
Posted by: joy white | April 28, 2011 at 04:02 PM
K Andrew sent me to wish you a Fabulous Birthday...I do hope it is a fabulous one!
Posted by: Deena | April 28, 2011 at 04:54 PM
Oh, happy birthday, oh happy birthday!! The charms are adorable, they would make great inchies!!
Barb D.
Posted by: Barbara Dankertson | April 28, 2011 at 05:18 PM
A little birdie named K. Andrew just mentioned it's your birthday and it's a big one- Happy Birthday! My 40th is creeping up quickly and will crash in on me in May. How did we get to 40 already?! Great stuff I'm seeing here- love what you did with the charms and your boy Bruno... handsome! :) Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoy it!
Posted by: jengd | April 28, 2011 at 05:40 PM
Happy Birthday Helga!!!!! --@ --@ HOPE your day has been wonderful and full of suprises. K. Andrew Says HI and can she have some of those Carmels.
Love your charms.
Debbie
debbie_craine at hot mail dot com
Posted by: Debbie Craine | April 28, 2011 at 05:49 PM
Happy Birthday! Your stuff is full of awesomeness!
Posted by: J Gainey | April 28, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Happy Birthday Helga! Your stuff is beutiful Art Rocks!!!
K Andrews sent me and I am so happy she did!!! I love your blog
alvinadia@msn.com
alvinascreations.blogspot.com
Posted by: Alvina | April 28, 2011 at 06:18 PM
K sent me to wish you a happy, happy birthday!! :)
Posted by: sweetlilscrapper | April 28, 2011 at 06:21 PM
Happy Happy Birthday Helga! May the year ahead be as fabulous as you are!
Posted by: Roguech | April 28, 2011 at 06:32 PM
Avery happy birthday to you Helga! I ceainly would never have guessed it! Thought you were at least 24!
Hugs and sunny wishes
Jackie :}
Posted by: Jackie PN | April 28, 2011 at 06:46 PM
Happy Birthday Helga:)
Thank you for the inspiration and creativity you bring to our lives!
Posted by: Pegskitchenstudio | April 28, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Happy 40th Helga. My 40th was one of my fave BD's! Kristal Andrew sent me over and I'm glad she did. You've got a great eye and are so creative! Love your blog!
Posted by: Teela | April 28, 2011 at 07:40 PM
Awww! Happy birthday! I was sent from K Andrew! Hope your day is filled with fun, laughter, many blessings and love!
Jessica
Posted by: Jessica | April 28, 2011 at 07:44 PM