Shhh... it's a surprise!

Here is a sneak peak of a carmmarie Valentines!  These are most of Chris' gifts all centered on the theme of "bear."  Long story, but Chris' nickname is bear and he HATES it, which makes me LOVE it even more... and in honor of my love for my husband and this nickname, I decided all his gifts for Valentines this year needed to be bear themed!  They are all stashed in the art room closet where a "bear" is hiding- don't let him out!  Wow... I'm taking this too far.

Stay tuned for more on JD's letters as well as a few new house projects!  Lots to get done this weekend!

Trigger & Trees

Trigger is still trying to decide on a background color for the skyline and appreciates all the feedback!

While Trigger is making all the artistic decisions, I am busy working away with the family tree project.  All I have to say is... lots. of. leaves. lots.  Despite the crazy detailed nature of this piece, I am really excited about it and can't wait to see what my Grandma thinks- she is my guinea pig on this project!  Having lived most of her life in central Florida, the orange tree just seemed fitting.  More details to come!

Startup Sunday

Today has been a day of starting new projects... family tree, home portrait for a friend (shhh it's a surprise), and an ETSY shop!  

I'm just too excited not to talk about the etsy shop so I will start there!  For the longest time, I've been a buyer on etsy- always jealous of the amazing and creative sellers out there.  Well, now I am one!  The shop features custom home portraits (both matted/framed and unframed) and will eventually have all kinds of readymade and other custom cut paper designs and collages.  In the meantime, if something on the blog has caught your eye and isn't in the etsy shop, just ask!  I'm happy to do other custom orders and admit the etsy shop will be staying small for a while.  

Here is is:
www.etsy.com/shop/cbycarmmarie

On another note, I am also excited to show a sneak preview of the original idea behind c by carmmarie- custom family trees!  About this time last year, I ran the idea by one of my very best friends, Mindy, over breakfast in east Nashville.  She was overwhelmingly supportive and has encouraged my artmaking all along.  That very conversation is one of the main reasons I've started c by carmmarie- thanks Mindy!

This Means Business

Business card mock ups... Any preferences?  Would love your opinion!