Giveaway Day is Here Again :)

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day :) The sun was shining here in P.Town and we went off downtown to our favourite deli it is awesome, hung out over a leisurely lunch, went for a walk and drove around looking at all the beauty the area has to offer, views of Mount. Hood and all the mixture of great architecture and the beautiful Flowers that are in bloom right now :)

I am very excited to announce the winner in the Sherri Pekks Art Card Giveaway here on PoppyPlacePdx!!!!!!

Here is the link to Sherri's Etsy Shop Life in General go visit her work she has a wonderful sense of humour and a beautiful heart.

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The winner is Kerri at http://littlemoonoriginals.etsy.com/Congrats to Kerri :)

I would like to thank everyone who participated, commented on my blog, went to both my and Sherri's Etsy shops, hearted them and everyone who is now following my blogs :)

This is such a great way to make connections, I really enjoy getting to know the Artists and there work more and I love reading other people's blogs!

And if you haven't entered to win the Art Print Giveaway from Art of Amy here on my blog check it out HERE there is still time to enter :)

There is one more thing I would like to share with you, I am in another beautiful treasury A Window Of Opportunity? The photo is from my Etsy Photography Shop it is Bright Red Geranium on Window Sill Thank you so much to The Tattered Gypsy for including me :)

Have a Wonderful Day!

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

Monday Meet and Greet and another Giveaway! :)

From Time to Time I like to profile, new to me, Artists whose work I just Love :)

And so, I would like to introduce you to Amy. I bumped into Amy in the forums on Etsy a few weeks ago and was immediately drawn to her amazing Artwork. She has a wonderful sense of whimsy and her work draws you in to find the beauty using colour and strong images.

I sent Amy some questions so we could get to know her a little. This is what Amy replied to those interview questions :)

1). What do you love about being creative?

I love using my Imagination! I love the random ideas that pop into my mind out of nowhere and I love it when those ideas work! I love creating things that make other people smile.

2). What is your Greatest achievement?

Having lived a happy, content life with my Partner for the last 5 years, I wouldn’t change that for the world.

3). What is your idea of happiness?

Having a loving family and a supportive Partner. Being able to paint and create as a career and live life for the now. Doing what makes YOU happy.

4). What is your Greatest extravagance?

Pistachios!

5). What do you think is overrated?

Wealth. The best things in life are free.

6). What do you most dislike?

Animal Cruelty. I hate the thought of any animals being mistreated in anyway.

7). Tell us 4 things about yourself that would let us peek into your world or that you think define you.

1. I adore Alice in Wonderland. I absolutely love the nonsense and all the whimsical characters, the creativity and imagination throughout the entire movie is wonderfully inspiring!

2. I am a perfectionist. I like things structured and in order, even while I’m painting!

3. My five favorite things are Imagination, Rain, Touch, Autumn and Teddy Bears!

4. I love the Little things in life… When my partner gives me a wink, Rainy Days, A Cuddle from my Cat or Getting Mail. Never take the Little Things for Granted.

8). What would be your dream life?

The life I'm living, I'm lucky enough to have love, laughter and happiness and wouldn't have it any other way.

9). When you Die what would you like to come back as?

If I was to come back as something I think it would be a house cat... I look at mine sometimes and think we are alot alike, content, curious, lazy and demanding... but oh so adorable! (hehe)

That was so much fun, Thanks Amy :)

Here are a few Art Pieces from Amy's Etsy Shop :)

Golden Afternoon - Alice in Wonderland Art Print

Mid-Winters Dance - Upcycled Art Print

Little Red Riding Hood - Original Art Print

So, I asked Amy if she would be interested in doing a Giveaway to go along with this interview and she was really up for it.

So, here is the info.

The prize will be ANY one of Amy's original prints from her Flickr page www.flickr.com/photos/artofamy

Here are the rules for the Giveaway :)

Make any purchase from ArtofAmy and receive 9 extra entries!

Link to this giveaway on twitter and receive 3 extra entries!

Link to this giveaway on facebook and receive 3 extra entries!

Follow this blog to gain an entry and leave a comment here saying which artwork you would like to receive if you win.

Make sure you leave links to your twitter, facebook or transaction in a comment so Amy can add up the entries!

I think Amy has made this Giveaway fun :)

Go check out her beautiful Artwork and come back to tell us which piece you would love to win :)

Good Luck to everyone. :)

There is still time to enter to win an Art Card in last week's blog giveaway HERE :)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

Meet and Greet and Giveaway! :)

From Time to Time I like to profile, new to me, Artists whose work I just Love :) And so, here is Sherri Pekks. I bumped into Sherri in the forums on Etsy a few weeks ago and was immediately struck by her amazing Artwork. I Love her quirky sense of humour and lovely insight. Her Artwork is colourful and bold, clever and passionate.

I sent Sherri some questions so we could get to know her a little but first here is Sherri's brief Bio :)

"My name is Sherri Pekks and I am a Mom, Wife, Woman and Friend all wrapped up in one body and mind. I try to find humor and honesty in everyday experiences. Painting is like a form of therapy to help me deal with this crazy world and Life In General".

This is what sherri replied to the interview questions I sent :)

1). What do you love about being creative?

It makes me feel like I have a super power.

2). What is your Greatest achievement?

Creating an incredible family unit from scratch.

3). What is your idea of happiness?

Not being in Debt.

4). When do you lie?

Only small white lies, like to my girls, for example "Sorry Dunkin Donuts is closed on Saturdays"

5). What is your Greatest extravagance?

day care :(

6). What do you think is overrated?

"keeping up with the jones."

7). What do you most dislike?

When people flick cigarettes out their car window.

8). Tell us 4 things about yourself that would let us peek into your world or that you think define you.

I have commitment issues.

I am an overachiever.

My middle name is Star.

I don't enjoy decorating for the holidays.

9). What would be your dream life?

To not have money, or the lack of, control what I do for a living.

10). When you Die what would you like to come back as?

My Basset Hound, Bogart. He has the life.

That was awesome :)

Here are a few Art Pieces from Sherri's Etsy Shop :)



MisUnderstood Art Card (I absolutely LOVE this saying :)


Broken Trust original Artwork (oh, how true!)


Motherhood, original painting or art card "Check your Sanity at the door" (I can hear all the Moms now saying, "that's me" :)

So, I asked Sherri if she would be interested in doing a Giveaway to go along with this interview and she was really up for it. So, here is the info.

The Giveaway is for any single Art Card from her Etsy shop, it is very simple to enter just go to Sherri's Etsy Shop and heart it, check out all the wonderful Artwork, find the Art Card you would like to win and come back to my blog and comment on the Giveaway post saying why you chose that Card :)

The Giveaway will run until midnight Sunday May 9th (West Coast Time).

Here is the link to Sherri's Etsy Shop Life in General go choose which Art Card you would like to win :)

Here is Sherri's other Etsy Shop Beyond The Book for Bookmarks and Notebooks.

And her facebook "fan" page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Raleigh-NC/LIfE-In-GeNeraL/228225126028


Good Luck to everyone. :)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.