I Be Doodled

I showed you my doodled shoes a few weeks ago, I finally got brave and wore them this weekend.   But not until after I sprayed them with a water resistant finish.  I was so afraid of getting them wet or soiled I hadn't wanted to wear them.  But they aren't a piece of art to hang on the wall.  They made it safely through two art sales this weekend, without dripping my lunch on them or tripping in the grass.

Now I think I am ready to take some custom orders.   They are hand drawn, so no two will ever be alike, maybe similar.  Tom's were pretty easy to work on.  I was thinking a pair of mens Vans might be fun to try.

I finally got my new temporary tattoos bagged and ready to sell.  This is on my ankle.  I've had it on for a week now and it still looks good.  I've been amazed at how well they stay.  Although the smaller one I put on my wrist didn't last as long, it was getting washed and rub to often.






She Who Doodles is be-doodled.




Thanks for visiting.

Hugs

Cyndee


I'm joining in over at Becolorful for Motivated Monday, hosted by Pam.  Check out all the projects posted today.

Outdoor Market Season Has Begun

This coming Saturday I will be doing my first of the summer season outdoor market.  This one is local, out in the rural community of Hockinson, just outside Vancouver.  I picked a day that coincides with their annual Hockinson Fun Days, so I'm hoping for a good crowd and no rain. 

Here is one of my new pieces, framed and ready to sell. 

I'm trying some different frames,  I've always leaned towards the black  but thought I'd try the red for a change,  I think I like it. 

My new batch of temporary tattoos arrived, so I will have them for sale.  I chose some small designs this time, it's always good to have some inexpensive items for sale. 

 Well, lots to do this week and only four days to get ready.  Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend.  We had the nastiest downpour yesterday afternoon, during our birthday celebration for my son in laws 50th.   But we live in the northwest and rain is what it does here,  we've have learned not to let it stop us.  They say we even have webfeet.  Sometimes I believe it.

Have a great week and thanks for visiting.

Hug

Cyndee

A Little Doodling Fun

My first pair of TOMS.  Stuffed with plastic bags and ready for the pen. 

Progress.  I chose these because of the light color, I don't like white, and I liked the little extra detail of the stitching across the toes. 

Finished.  Fun project, I've been wanting to try for sometime after seeing David  Cohen over at Equation Arts doodle a pair of Vans.  

I realize that a pair of TOMS was a bit expensive to experiment on but you are buying so much more then just a pair of shoes for yourself when you buy TOMS.   Check out their website. 

I can't decide whether to sell these or keep them.  My original plan was to doodle me a pair to wear at my sales this summer.   I'm on track to be a walking doodle.  Someone said I will be a walking advertisement when I walk away from my booth. 

Hope this will spark a little flame to try a pair yourself. 

Thanks for visiting.

Hugs

Cyndee

PS  would love comments,  not sure if anybody is reading my newest blog. 

Events

Wow, summer is filling up fast.  Just added 2 more shows to my summer schedule and now looking into fall events.

I just finished my first show with Made In Vancouver USA group I joined.  The first for our new group and a great learning experience.  I can't complain were not great, I learned what I need to make more of.  I sold doodle rocks.  They were just an experiment but a perfect low price item.  The first one went to a child.  I can see I need to make more of these.  Also sold a couple of pendants and some tattoos.  My newest items.  
This was my first sale using my new accent color, lime green, I got several compliments and it really made the table pop.  It's amazing though, you think you made so much stuff till you actually lay it out on your table and realize you don't have enough.  So it's back to the studio this weekend.  Good thing I have a couple weeks to catch up before my next sale.

Oh and guess what?  I finally gave my notice at work.  I am officially retiring the end of August.  I should be able to cut back a day or two as soon as we hire someone to train.  It's just beginning to sink in as to what I did and the excitement is beginning to build.  There will be so much to catch up on and so much more time to devote to my art. 

A whole new stage of my life to look forward too.

One last thing before I close for today,  thought you'd like to see my view while sitting at my computer.  With the mix of warm weather and rain we've had lately everything is growing fast.

Have a great day.

Thanks for visiting.

Hugs

Cyndee

Catch Up

I am so behind, just added another summer sale to the schedule.  Debating about another and still waiting for answers to 2 others.  This is going to be the make it or break summer.

A little excitement in yesterdays email,  I got notice that I am to be featured in the September/October issue of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine.   Now to remember which doodles I submitted, as they are requesting I send the finished pieces to them.   ???????

I'm thinking seriously now about taking the plunge into retirement so I can actually work at promoting my art.   It is so hard to keep up when working full time.  Although that is why I doodle instead of doing mixed media collage.  Maybe I might have time to combine the two art forms. 

What scares me the most is losing myself to Alzheimers before I get to enjoy retirement.  If I don't retire soon it may be to late for me.   I haven't been diagnosed,  just the fear of it striking me as it has my sister,  my brother and mother.  But most of all I worry for my daughters, I don't want them to have to suffer with this mind sucking disease.  This is why with every sale I make a portion goes to Alzheimers research.   

With every doodle you buy,  shirt, pendants or card you will be helping fund Alzheimers Research.   

And finally on a brighter note,  I received the last postcard from ihanna's annual postcard swap. 

This came to me from Janetta Rodriquez in Texas.  Thank you Janetta.

That finishes this years swap, sadly.  I do enjoy the mail.  It was fun, thank you Hanna for hosting this swap again this year. 

Thanks for visiting.

Hugs

Cyndee

Still Waiting

I was waiting for one last postcard to come in the mail but apparently it got lost somewhere.

Wanted to show you the last two cards I received. 

This one really came as a surprise, it's from a blogging friend, Lee in Edmonton Alberta.  Check out her art and all her postcards here:     http://leekre.blogspot.com/

 And the last card is a bit of beach fun from Martha Cook in Connecticut.

This was such fun, I will definitely do it again and again.  Thank you Hanna for hosting this swap each year. 

My summer schedule is taking shape,  several confirmations for outdoor fairs and a couple still waiting for answers.  It's shaping up to be a busy summer.  I decided to jump in with a full schedule.  Now just need to get busy and doodle.

Thanks for visiting.

Hugs

Cyndee

Postcards post #2

It's so exciting, postcards are arriving everyday.  All from ihanna's annual swap.

This card came from Gwen in Seattle.  Her card didn't have to travel far. 

Regula's card came all the way from Switzerland.  Her's is about Chocolate.  


 



        Emma's Special Delivery came from Rapid City, Iowa.








Sandra's card from the UK came
 with some stash,  a girl can always
 use more stash.

Tiffani's card is sunwashed all the way from Indiana.  

Some arrive in envelopes which are handmade and embellished others make it through the mail solely on their own.  It amazes me how well they travel.  Each so very unique.

Three more to go.  I will be watching my mail box closely now.  Although it's fun waiting for each to arrive, it is a bit disappointing when the last one arrives.

If you've never done a postcard swap, be sure and check out ihanna's, she does 2 a year now, although this is the one that gets the most participants.  It's such fun.

Check back soon, I'll have a few more yet to post as soon as they arrive.

Thanks for visiting.

Hugs

Cyndee