MommyB Knows Best Birthday Bash - Artsy Canvas Girl Giveaway

Happy Monday!  Starting the week off with a giveaway!

I have partnered up with Jennifer over at MommyB Knows Best.  She will be introducing you to some great party ideas every day for the month of May as part of her Month of May Birthday Bash. In honor of the first day of the Birthday Bash, Artsy Canvas Girl (that's me) would like to give one lucky MommyB Knows Best reader a portrait (12×12 or 11×14 format) professionally printed with a choice of glossy, lustre or metallic finish mounted on mat board ready to frame. (retail value $49.95).  To enter, head on over to MommyB Knows Best for all the details.

Inspiration photo

Recently, I befriended Jennifer at MommyB Knows Best via twitter -- a really fun and great way to meet the most interesting people.  Jennifer is doing a birthday party for her youngest daughter who is turning one and asked if I could help with a photo banner.  What a darling idea!  Her inspiration came from this photo...

Jennifer had decided on a party theme -- a cute little owl theme done in chocolate brown, hot pink and polka dots!  Kudos to Rachel at HET Designs.

Design by Rachel at HET Designs

Next, Jennifer sent me a dozen or more photos of her darling daughter (photos taken through the first year -- all so very sweet).  I went to work creating some frame designs that would compliment her party theme.  Then I began editing her photos to make them look festive and nostalgic.  Here are a few of my favorites!  We completed 12 in all.  I had these printed as 5x5 photo cards that can be whole-punched and linked together with ribbon.  Here are a few of the before and after results...

5x5 photo cards used for birthday party photo banner.

MommyB Knows Best is a family friendly website that features fun tips and tricks for parents, fresh segments you won't see on other websites, honest in-depth product reviews, and great giveaways.

   

Jennifer, I really enjoyed working with you on this project.  Hope the birthday bash was a blast! xoxo

Good luck everyone!

Love and gratitude!

Kathy

The Savvy Moms Guide: {Giveaway} SewTamz Designs & Artsy Canvas Girl Designs...

Do you know about the Savvy Mom's Guide?  It's one of the hippest mommy blogs out there. Bri and Amy have a knack for finding the best mommy stuff around.  I highly recommend you clickin' on over to their blog and checking it out! I am so excited to be doing this giveaway with my amazing sister, Tammy of SewTamz Designs.  Have you seen her designer-fabric and minky combo camera strap covers?  They are simply divine...

TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY JUST CLICK BELOW!

The Savvy Moms Guide: {Giveaway} SewTamz Designs & Artsy Canvas Girl Des...: "March 15, 2011 This week's Giveaway is from a talented Sister duo with a love for photography! We would first like to introduce you to Tamm..."

Good luck!

Love and blessings!
Kathy
xoxo

February Love from Artsy "Working" Girl

Where did January go?  I started a new job in the real world...yep, I actually get up in the morning and get dressed to go into the office!  Actually, I got to go to the big apple --- NYC and stay in the hip area of SOHO for training on the new job.  So it's official, I'm a working girl.

This is my first post since I began my new job and I really miss the bloggy world!  In an effort to maintain some balance and stay connected with the blog community, I thought to myself I need to create a campaign that makes me feel more connected to all of you.  And as I had this thought, presto! A lightbulb came on and I was inspired.  So here is my idea...I am going to offer my services for FREE for the month of February. A perfect way to show my love!

How does this work you might say?  Submit to me your favorite photo -- any photo that you would like to turn into an heirloom, a piece of art or a "just want to see what you can do with this" kind of project.  I will perform my magic and return to you a digital image -- you can do what you want with this digital image.  Post it on your Facebook account, print it yourself or by any photolab, use it for scrapbooking, post it on your blog.  Whatever makes your heart sing!  AND, if you decide you really, really love the final results and would like it printed onto canvas or as a print, I have pro accounts with the finest photolabs in the country and can hook you up.

How do you submit your photo?  Just send your image (300 dpi resolution works best if you plan to have it printed) along with your idea  to ArtsyCanvasGirl@ymail.com.  In the event you have trouble describing what you want you can even send me an example image of a style you've seen.  It's that simple. Really, just send an email and imagine what you want and I will do my magic.

Photos courtesy of PaulieMarie Creative (photos on left) & Vikki Dinh Photography (photos on right). 

Photo courtesy of Emily at Family and Life In Las Vegas

Photo courtesy of Vikki Dinh Photography

For those of you who may not be familiar with my work, check out my Etsy site.

Looking forward to creating with you!

Love and blessings!
Kathy

For the Photographer in you!

So, I was on Facebook and discovered an ad for a Free Workshop Workbook for photographers... Although I create canvases usually from other people's photo.  I have a true love for photography, always wanting to capture a special moment in time or the true essence of a person's spirit or simply the beauty that surrounds us every day. 


After clicking on the ad, I found the most beautiful children's portraits.  The writer of the blog called Soulographer, which in of itself connects with me, has been a wife, mom and commercial photographer who spent the last three years teaching photography workshops around the country.  Now retired from live workshops, she has compiled all of her teachings into this Workshop Workbook.  In her book, she shares her personal process and how she made a successful career as a child photographer.  She shares her secrets and strategies, in both business and creative inspiration, to help guide us at becoming amazing photographers. Along with the workbook... you get a $250 Gift Certificate toward Florabella Photoshop Actions & Textures (http://florabellacollection.com/blog/).  You can enter to win on the Florabella blog too. I would love to have this workbook.  Thought I would share it with my friends.  Check out this giveaway! Free Workshop Workbook! http://www.soulographer.com/blog/

And the Winner is...

Thank you to all who entered the contest.  I really cherish the kind words posted on DangGina's Blog!  We have selected the winner by random results and...

CONGRATS TO COMMENT #14 DAWN ETTE
who said: I like the wedding canvas! 
True Random Number Generator Result:14 


A special thank you to Dang Gina Giveaways for organizing the giveaway and writing a sincere product review. I am so excited to get started on a new project with Dawn!


Love and Blessings!
Kathy Glynn
www.ArtsyCanvasGirl.etsy.com

Making History Giveaway at ArtsyCanvasGirl Designs

I am so excited!  I started my new business called ArtsyCanvasGirl Designs on April 19 -- just about a month ago.  And todayI have received my very first product review.  ArtsyCanvasGirl Designs is being featured on Dang Gina Give-aways blog.  Her blog is known for finding the most creative and unique items on the internet.  I was thrilled to read the review and as part of this exciting event, Artsy Canvas Girl is making history by launching my very first giveaway -- a $50 gift certificate good towards any custom canvas design!  There are several ways to enter!  Just go to Dang Gina Give-aways for all the details!  Good Luck!