Happy Holidays!

Allover Art is out of town and will return on December 29th. Have a wonderful holiday season!!

Christmas Deadline

*
Christmas
is almost upon
us! That means the
deadline for
orders is swiftly approaching.
If you're still thinking about giving
some wearable art this Christmas, please
place your order no later
than Saturday, December 19th (for domestic
orders). Any orders placed on the 20th or later
won't ship until December 30th. Unfortunately, if you're
interested in a custom piece, the Christmas deadline has already
passed.
Feel free
to contact
me if you have any questions. Have a wonderful day. :)

Art After Dark In Holly Springs

Here's your last chance to see Allover Art in person before the end of the year. I'll be at the Holly Springs Cultural Center tomorrow, Friday the 11th, from 6-8 pm with all my wearable art for the monthly Art After Dark reception. My paintings are already hanging in the Cultural Center and will be through the end of December; but that's not ALL that's happening in downtown Holly Springs this Friday evening.

Downtown Holly Springs is hosting Main Street Christmas from 6-8 pm! According to the the Holly Springs paper downtown Holly Springs celebrates the season with Christmas carols, a live nativity, hayrides, and other free festivities at Four Oaks Bank, Shelly Lane Gifts, Town Hall, and the Holly Springs Cultural Center. The celebration culminates in a tree lighting ceremony with Santa at the Holly Springs Cultural Center at 8 pm.

So come on by the Cultural Center from 6-8 pm and take a look at some wearable art, and cross some names off your Christmas list! I look forward to seeing you! :)

Holly Days 2009

I can't believe it's been an entire year since Holly Days 2008! It's seems like yesterday that I just started creating and selling my wearable art. Holly Days 2008 was the first major show I sold my wearable art at. Last year I only had pendants, and almost all were square. Now I have various pendant shapes and sizes, rings, earrings, brooches, pet portrait pendants, earrings, and bobby pins! Wow, my inventory has expanded.

This year Holly Days 2009 will be at Sanderson High School in Raleigh, just like last year, on December 5th and 6th. I'm really looking forward to it, and I hope to see you out there!

**And yes, the show is indoors. :)

Congrats Becky!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a successful Black Friday (if you're a big shopping fan). Thank you to all of you who participated in my Black Friday sale. I hope that you and those who receive my wearable art for the holidays really enjoy it.

Members of the Allover Art fan page got a special Black Friday deal yesterday. Fans who purchased from my Etsy shop yesterday were automatically entered to win a $60 gift certificate to my shop. There were several entries, and each entry was assigned a number. The numbers were entered into Random.org's Integer Generator, and I am happy to announce that Becky Hess is the big winner!! Congrats Becky!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone. :)

Black Friday Deals Tomorrow!

That's right folks, tomorrow is Black Friday. Many of you know what Black Friday is, but for those that don't here's what Wikipedia has to say:

Black Friday is a term for the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States, which is the beginning of the traditional Christmas shopping season. The term dates back to at least 1966 and by 2009 it was being used on the local news on television. Because Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States, Black Friday occurs between the 23rd and the 29th of November.

I'm sure many of you will be out looking for some great deals to fulfill those holiday wish lists, and Allover Art isn't going to disappoint you.


Shop with Allover Art on Friday, November 27th, and receive 20% off of your total purchase price!** Simply enter the code "BLACKFRIDAY" in the note to seller upon checkout and pay for your order. Unfortunately, Etsy still does not allow coupon codes, so I will refund you the difference within 24 hours.

Now, if you're looking for an even MORE exciting Black Friday deal, join my fan page to see what else you can get.

Happy Shopping! :)

**Sale does not apply to custom work.

Black Friday Deals

That's right folks, believe it or not, next Friday the 27th is Black Friday. Many of you know what Black Friday is, but for those that don't here's what Wikipedia has to say:

Black Friday is a term for the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States, which is the beginning of the traditional Christmas shopping season. The term dates back to at least 1966 and by 2009 it was being used on the local news on television. Because Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States, Black Friday occurs between the 23rd and the 29th of November.

I'm sure many of you will be out looking for some great deals to fulfill those holiday wish lists, and Allover Art isn't going to disappoint you.


Shop with Allover Art on Friday, November 27th, and receive 20% off of your total purchase price!** Simply enter the code "BLACKFRIDAY" in the note to seller upon checkout and pay for your order. Unfortunately, Etsy still does not allow coupon codes, so I will refund you the difference within 24 hours.

Now, if you're looking for an even MORE exciting Black Friday deal, join my fan page to see what else you can get.

Happy Shopping! :)

**Sale does not apply to custom work.

Mistletoe Market 2009

The holiday season is upon us! At least it would seem so with all the Christmas decorations in the mall, the Christmas music playing in various stores, and the commercials for the awesome things you *must have* this holiday season. The holiday art and craft markets have also begun (hooray!).

Come visit Allover Art and many other fantastic vendors at the 2009 Mistletoe Market at Wakefield High School in Raleigh, this Saturday, November 14th, from 8:30-5:00. There will be handmade art and crafts, jewelry, basket raffles, food, and more! Santa will even be there, and you or your little ones can have their picture taken with him for $5.


I hope to see you out there! :) Have a wonderful weekend.

297 Sales!

Good afternoon folks! I hope that you are having as wonderful a weekend as we are having here in Holly Springs. The sun is out and shining and the temperature is mild. Absolutely gorgeous!

Speaking of wonderful things, I'm currently at 297 sales in my Etsy shop, and I have a special treat for whoever is the 300th sale. The lucky individual who was my 200th sale a few months back received a special treat worth $40, so who knows what's up for grabs this time. ;)

I've just listed a plethora of new items over the past few days, and will be listing some more today. Come on over and take a look!

The Handmade Market

Shop Raleigh, North Carolina's The Handmade Market for hip, handcrafted goods from more than 50 of the best and brightest artists, independent designers and crafters from NC and beyond.

Preparations are under way for the Fall market on Saturday November 7th from 11 am until 5 pm at Marbles Kids Museum (201 E. Hargett St.) in downtown Raleigh.

Yours truly will be at the market this weekend, but only as a shopper. I completely forgot about the show and missed the application deadline. Oh well, at least I'll get some of my Christmas shopping done. :)

About The Handmade Market

This one day, indoor designer craft market features fine art, apparel, jewelry, accessories, housewares, paper goods and more. Find unique, hand made gifts or treat yourself to something special. You’re sure to find what you’re looking for (and more!) at The Handmade Market.

Click here for a sneak peak of some of the vendors: AWESOME VENDORS!

Shop & Win To Support A Good Cause

Every show the Handmaidens (a NC collective of artists and designers who host the show) choose a local charity to support by way of a raffle at the entrance where shoppers can buy raffle tickets in lieu of an entry fee. One hundred percent of the raffle ticket sales goes to the chosen charity. The raffle prizes are always comprised of great products from local designers and businesses. For the event this weekend on November seventh, they have chosen The Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, an organization whose mission it is to eliminate hunger in central and eastern North Carolina.

New Work!

Starburst. Hand-Painted Art Pendant Necklace.


Lollipop Trees. Hand-Painted Art Pendant Necklace.


Little Blue Bird. Hand-Painted Art Pendant Necklace.


Splatter Painting. Hand-Painted Adjustable Art Ring.


Mulberry Bursts. Hand-Painted Art Earrings.


Butterfly Silhouettes. Hand-Painted Art Pendant Necklace Set.


Meandering Ladybug. Hand-Painted Art Pendant Necklace.

Grapefruit-Inspired

Here's a handful of delicious handmade goodness inspired by one of my cravings (click on the image for a larger and more awesome view). :)


1 - Sterling Ingot Initial Ring by brightsmith
2 - Lip Therapy Pink Grapefruit by tgurleybathandbody
3 - Poetic Princess Baby Journal by UberArt
4 - Chic Knitting Project Tote by gomonkeydesign
5 - Orange Silver Nail Studs by novadesigns
6 - Grapefruit Bergamot Soap by DressGreen
7 - Sangrita by polishedtwo
8 - Bright Red and Pink Shrub Silhouettes (set of 6 note cards) by annacote
9 - Large Copper Rutilated Quartz Onion Shaped Briolette by lilysoffering

Autumn Inspired

Autumn arrived this past week and I've been thinking about the warm oranges and browns that come with the changing leaves. With that in mind, here are some of my handmade favorites from Etsy.

1 - Truly Stellar Rock and Roll. Star in Star Solid Ring. by GlamRockEmporium
2 - Six Notecards - Gumdrop Trees by witandwhistle
3 - Mexican Spice Gift Set by GneissSpice
4 - Cat Riding a Whale - 8x10 Print by KittyCassandra
5 - Transcendence - Massage/Bath/Body Oil by tgurleybathandbody
6 - nom nom bowl - medium by laurawallstaylor

Autumn Is Almost Here

Center Of The Sun. Hand-Painted Art Earrings.

Tree Of Life. Hand-Painted Art Earrings.

Peppermint Swirl. Hand-Painted Art Earrings.

Cosmic Tangerine. Hand-Painted Adjustable Art Ring.

Cosmic Mustard. Hand-Painted Art Earrings.

Black Autumn Tree. Hand-Painted Art Pendant Necklace.

Black Autumn Tree. Hand-Painted Art Earrings.

Please Forgive Me

It would appear that I have abandoned the Allover Art blog since it has been so long since I wrote, but I have not. Please forgive me for my unexplained absence. Things have been a little crazy around here in the world of Allover Art, but do not fear for I shall return to blogging tomorrow. Have a wonderful afternoon and I will "see" you tomorrow. ;)

Etsyversary Sale Today!

Happy One Year Etsy-versary to me! My Etsy shop has been up and running for exactly one year today. To celebrate, take 15% off your entire purchase TODAY ONLY! Simply pay for your order and I will refund you the discount within 24 hours. Have a wonderful day. :)

Lazy Daze 2009!

Come check out the annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival in Cary, NC! Click on the image below for more info! Hope to see you out there. :)

Earrings!

FINALLY, I have a plethora of new earrings to list! I created a few pairs months ago, and have finally buckled down to make more. I have already listed several pairs and will be listing more today, tomorrow, and as the week goes on. Be prepared for lots of snazzy new wearable art as I prepare for Lazy Daze in Cary on August 22nd.

Rorschach Number One. Hand-Painted Art Earrings.


Rorschach Number Two. Hand-Painted Art Earrings.


Sunset Flight. Hand-Painted Art Earrings.


Hugs And Kisses. Hand-Painted Art Earrings.

Allover Art Product Shoot

It's good to have a friend in the professional photography business; especially when she loves my work and is willing to do a photo shoot for me. Meet April of Evoke Photography.


She is the BEST wedding, engagement, and boudoir photographer in the Triangle area here in NC. She is a very friendly, outgoing, and inspiring individual who does phenomenal work in the professional photography business. Check out some of her work here on her website.

This past week we had ourselves a fun little photo shoot of some of my work. I'll be putting the images on my main website, as well as blowing up huge prints of a few to display at shows. I'm THRILLED with how fantastic all the photos turned out! Here's a collage of some of the photos; April is wonderful. Please click on the image below to really appreciate her work. :)

Puppy Wrestle-Mania

You know you want to see some more wrestling puppy footage. ;)

New Work!

Funky Weathered Bird. Hand-Painted Art Ring.


Weathered Scroll Flower. Hand-Painted Art Bangle Bracelet.


Lollipop Trees. Hand-Painted Adjustable Art Ring.


Lace On Tangerine. Hand-Painted Art Pendant Necklace.


Reflecting Pool. Hand-Painted Adjustable Art Ring.

Dogtopia

All you dog-lovers out there will appreciate several of my posts over the next few days. ;) One of Indie's biological sister's is visiting us for a while. Her family is on vacation and we are pet-sitting Miss Bailey. Indie and Kasey are definitely enjoying the extra play time; there have been nonstop wrestling and barking matches all day long. Bailey is a huge instigator, barking and whining at Kasey until she gets up and runs after Bailey.

Here's one of the many videos and photos to come. Enjoy! ;)

The Allover Artmobile Is Up For Sale

I'm sad to see my cute little Volkswagon Cabrio go, but I need a vehicle with a lot more room. This little guy just doesn't cut it when it comes to transporting my tent and display for art and craft shows. So if you live in NC and are looking for a great car or know someone who is, check out my ad on Craigslist -------> HERE!

Spread the word! :)

July Giveaway

It's that time again; giveaway time! This month's giveaway runs from Wednesday, July 15th to Wednesday, July 22nd at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen. The prize this time is a hand-painted pendant necklace! The pendant can be seen below; it's an eye-catching 0.75 inch (1.9 cm) circle fine art pendant with a resin finish on a black waxed cotton cord. The winner will be able to pick between a 16, 18 or 20-inch cord. This tiny acrylic painting features a bright green flower on a yellow-green background. The piece is unique and one-of-a-kind, so when you are wearing an Allover Art piece, you know that you are the only one in the world wearing it.


Here's how you can enter to win:

1) Go to my Etsy shop and pick out your favorite item. In my shop, www.alloverart.etsy.com, I have a wide variety of items. I have several hand-painted fine art pendant necklaces with a resin finish, brooches, rings, bobby pins, and more!

2) Come back to this post and leave a link or comment telling me what your favorite item is from my shop, as well as a way to contact you in case you win. This could be an email address, your Etsy shop, or something similar.

3) Only one entry per person, unless you blog about my giveaway. If you blog about the giveaway, be sure to leave a link to your blog in your comment and you will be counted twice.

4) I will assign each entry a number. The winner will be chosen by a random number generator. I will announce the winner on Thurssday, July 23rd on this blog, as well as contact him or her.

Good luck to you all! Have a great day.

Birthday Sale!

I'm back from vacation! Yay! It's hard to go on vacation when my full-time job as an artist is something I LOVE to do. My entire life is one vacation, and I am grateful. :)

Anyway, today is my birthday! Awwww, look how adorable I was:


In honor of my aging I have a little gift for you, my faithful blog reader. Today only, you will receive 10% OFF your entire purchase in my Etsy shop! Simply pay for your order and I will refund you the discount through PayPal.

Have a wonderful day!

Out Of Town

Over the next few days I'll be preparing to go on a trip with the fam, and then I won't have internet access. I will still monitor my shop and respond to emails via my iPhone, but I won't be able to type blog posts on that tiny keyboard. If you're interested to see what I'm up to check out my Twitter page. See you in two weeks!

Workshop Wednesday - Crocheted Flower Earrings Tutorial With Jennifer White Designs

Today marks another installment of my weekly blog series titled Workshop Wednesday. Each Wednesday will feature either a tutorial by yours truly or another talented artist or artisan, or a snapshot of an artist's creative process. This week's Workshop Wednesday features Jennifer of Jennifer White Designs. She has graciously put together a tutorial on how to create crocheted flower earrings.

Crocheted Flower Earrings Tutorial

You’ll need:

●Less than 1 ounce of yarn. I used Sugar ‘n Cream cotton in color Faded Denim, but any worsted weight yarn will work.

●Size G Crochet hook

●2 surgical steel earring hooks

●2 decorative beads or buttons

●Sewing thread in a color that coordinates with yarn color.

●Sewing needle

●Jewelry pliers

●2 3in. head pins


Stitches Used:

Chain stitch (Ch): Yarn over, pull yarn through loop on hook.
Double Crochet stitch (dc): Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull yarn through stitch, yarn over pull yarn through two loops on hook, yarn over, pull yarn through all remaining loops. One loop remains.
Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull yarn through stitch and loop on hook.

Making the flower (Make 2):

Make a slip knot with yarn. Place the loop onto crochet hook and chain two. Turn.
Round 1: Work 5 double crochet in second chain from hook. Slip stitch into next stitch. You now have a small circle.


Round 2: Chain 3, (dc, ch 3, sl st) in same sc, (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st) in each sc around, sl st in first sl st to join–5 petals. Fasten off. Weave in any loose ends.


With thread and needle, sew decorative button or bead in center of flower. Repeat for 2nd flower as well.


Now take one of the 3 in. Head pins and use pliers to cut it in half.


Discard the flat end, (assuming you’re using the kind with a loop at one end) Next, slide head pin through the top stitch of one of the flower petals. Then, using pliers, bend pin up and toward the loop so that petal is secured onto head pin.


Next, take earring hook and attach the head pin loop to the bottom loop of hook.


Repeat for other earring and enjoy your funky new jewelry!!


Be sure to check out Jennifer's work in her Etsy shop! If you're interested in being a part of future Workshop Wednesdays, please feel free to convo me in my Etsy shop or comment on this post. Have a great day!