Finally a Big Post!

Thanks to an actual snow day, today's post includes a lot!  To start, the family tree is complete... well, kind of.  Apparently there are some folks out there on my Grandpa's side that I don't know so they don't have oranges yet, but will soon!  I'm still debating on how far back to go with the tree since it is for my Grandma.  This version includes the "modern" family and starts only with my great grandparents.  However, I want to honor the people my Grandma and Grandpa knew as a kid- like their aunts/uncles/cousins, even if I've never met them, but I also want it to have her and my Grandpa as the focal point.  Suggestions welcome!

In addition to all this family tree business, I've also had some time to finish the paper wreath for the back door!  The hot glue gun was the answer here, although it messed with the wax, which still needs to be cleaned up a bit before actually going on display outside.  Trigger is not sure what to think other than, "when's daddy coming home?"

Finally, I was able to score an awesome deal on some paper to start JD's initials!  

More to come on that project as well as a top secret house project (which unfortunately won't get a lot of air time since, well, it is a secret)!  Also, a new family tree coming soon- yey Ellie!

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!

Trees on Tuesday

Family tree coming along... by far the longest project yet!  This is 6 hours worth of work. My guess is another 20-25 to go.

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!