Bookmark Designs

As mentioned in my last post, I promised to post pictures of some of my bookmark designs.

A quick update... I received a request from a local bookstore to replenish my display stand with new bookmarks. I've been making bookmarks for them for years, and I used to make ribbon bookmarks, but they require a lot of supplies and the ribbon tends to fray over time.

I changed to wood, which is more durable and added some of my digital art to decorate the bookmarks. Here are a few designs I created last weekend...and a photo of some of the completed bookmarks, which include a tassel and charm. 

If you want to see more bookmark designs, I'll be adding them to my 'artist' website soon!

New Profile Picture

This past weekend was the start of a yard reno project, but I also found time to design a new profile picture to add to my 'ABOUT' page on my blog and website. 

I found the background photo on Pixabay from IzabelleArt, but I added a lot of my own touches. I removed some of the window background to add a lake. I made adjustments to the wall and desk. I also added a chair, a tablet, my two dogs, a few books, a cup of hot chocolate, as well as two of my book covers as photographs on the wall. Oh, and that's me in the chair!

This picture is my ideal office space with a view of the lake. I'm hoping someday to make this vision a reality.

My Family

Today, I'm celebrating my 32nd wedding anniversary and thought I'd post an art piece of my family that I designed on the weekend. That's me in the middle, my husband on the right, and my daughter on the left. Beside my husband, is our ten-month old Corso-Dane (Rambler), and beside my daughter, is our six-year old Yellow Lab (Keefer). Behind my daughter, are her two Abyssinian guinea pigs (Ace and Phineas) which are darker than this design but when I tried to make them darker, the color smudged.

While my wedding feels like such a long time ago (and it was, lol), I still remember that special day. We're a lot older and a lot greyer! Time has flown by, but we're still going strong and hopefully have many more years together.

   

Red Panda Sticker

This week I took a few days off from writing and research to cleanse my mind, and the best way for me to do this is to channel my artistic creativity.

Since Mother's Day is this weekend, I made this cute Red Panda sticker with a mom reading to her two babies. I had a lot of fun designing this and will be creating a lot more stickers.

I also designed a new book cover for Hershey's Choice, but I have a few touch-ups to do before sharing it.

I hope all the mothers out there have a wonderful Mother's Day! 

My daughter is taking me out for dinner tomorrow. We go the day before Mother's Day as Sunday is too busy. Then I hope to relax on Sunday and design another sticker or two!

Peeking Donkey

Isn't this just the cutest little design! 

A writer friend contacted me and asked if I would design a couple of graphics for her upcoming book. I designed one with the release date and fireworks, because the story takes place on the fourth of July.

I also wanted to design a graphic with a donkey because the heroine runs a donkey therapy business. So...I thought it would be cute to put a donkey peeking out from a tree. Here is the final design I sent to Janice.

I really enjoyed designing these graphics ...AND... Janice loved both of them! :)

I am looking forward to reading an advanced copy of Janice's book!

Be sure to check out A Small Town Fourth of July by Janice Carter, which is now up for presale or grab a copy on June 25.

Marshmallow Delight

If you like pink and everything sweet, then my marshmallow delights design is perfect for you! 

I picked a Kawaii image of a marshmallow and added the creamy top of a cupcake, a lollipop, and stars. Then I played with the colours to get the image to pop in pink. This design is too cute!

This design is available as a birthday card or a sticker. If interested in ordering this design, check out my art blog to order and/or to view my other designs. 

https://darlenefredette.blogspot.com/

Important Note: All of my designs are licensed and copyright. Copying or printing my designs without permission is copyright infringement.

Bedtime Stories

In this art piece, I combined a few of my favourite things - reading, stars, and the moon.

While momma was reading a bedtime story, this little guy just couldn't keep his eyes open. Could he be dreaming about traveling in space?

Bee Sunny

I designed this little bee sitting within a sunflower. I also placed a tiny sunflower in his hands. I love how it looks as though he is wearing a sunflower costume. This piece turn out so well, I think I'll design more animal flower art. My daughter loves this design so much, she wants to get it as a tattoo, lol.