new adoption mini's

here are some new adoption mini's that are in my etsy shop...each time I create new adoption art it makes me smile as each piece represents a new family...these are a joy to create!  "and whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me". Matthew 18:5

messy art room:)

I have been creating new designs! but at times I get overwhelmed and stuck...one thing that is seem to go back to is making cards when I am stuck...it is a great feeling to pull out items from my stash and create a card. this means I have boxes of embellishments open, drawers ruffled through and paper all over... I love my beautiful mess!

new original adoption art

adoption art with a bit of a new design! i love the way the words add more color to the piece now. have fun looking around:) these first 4 are 10x10" my first 8x10---i love it:)

adoption mini's

introducing my 5x5 inch adoption mini's. (pics courtesy of my ipod) the little size is great to hang or place in a collage of pictures or items. a few available in my etsy shop now!

last name special order

this was a special order gift for a bride of her soon to be last name (who happens to be my cousin) for her bridal shower. i absolutely LOVE how this turned out. love the yellow. 8x20

cardinal special order

made this special order for a friend of a friend...it was fun to make a cardinal...5x7

kindness special order

it has been a busy summer! i have had the opportunity to make a few special orders (which i wanted to keep:) here is the first. EVERY ACT OF KINDNESS GROWS THE SPIRIT AND STRENGTHENS THE SOUL. 12x12

adoption art-mixed media canvas art originals

here is my adoption canvas art that i have recently finished. these are all 10x10. i have sold some but can remake most any color (very similar if i am out of that paper). these are great ideas for mothers day and you if you have a close relationship with the birth mother it is also a great personalized gift. remember to check out my original post under the adoption label to read about the meaning of these. contact me at artsytreasures@aol.com if you are interested or have any questions. have a beautiful day. amyjo ***UPDATE***if you are intersted in your own color or would like any that is gone please email me! #2, #4, and #5 are still available! #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7

time

as time tells i have not been able to be on my blog very much. truth is i totally love my art. i love it so much that i was neglecting things that needed to get done around the house. so, i have been organizing and tossing and donating to have a more orderly family and home. i know i have to find the balance and i am as i work on cleaning up. this gives me an opportunity to focus on what is important and what is doable in my life right now. so, more will come, i do know that but time will be the one to tell...

12.12.12

posting pics soon!

giveaway on august fields!!!

come and visit
august fields. i am giving away an 8x10 print on wood of my original birdie! come on over and check it out to find out how to enter!

more girls...

one more old post from my family blog... the third girl from my class

i made this one for my dear sweet niece jori. she turned one recently and she is a little ball of sunshine. this is the fourth girl from my class.

the second girl from my class.

she art (new old post)

another old post from my family blog... i took this online class recently and absolutely found a passion in artwork. it is messy, creative, and freeing to not have to have it all perfect. and i am using supplies that i haven't used in years that have just been in collecting mode. this is my first girl. she left her fears behind is a great title for this for me because i did leave my perfectionistic tendencies behind and let my creative spirit come out. and i love it!!! which says a lot for me because i usually make something then tear apart every flaw that no one else would see. now, i am free and loving creating once again.

rejoice

another old post... i had been thinking for a while how to incorporate my word for the year into some art that i saw every day. this canvas is my first original i made that was inspired from what i learned in my she art class. i love how bright and crazy busy it is. it speaks totally of my heart and life right now. i love how it is so easy to add a verse or saying to whatever i am making. it is great to see this as a constant reminder to rejoice in the Lord everyday.

robots

this is a post from my personal blog (before i started this one) so i thought i would move it here! enjoy... i have had these canvases for over a year. they were all painted at the base for a long time and i didn't know what to do with them. thanks to my she art class i have been inspired greatly! these are all originals for me and i am proud to say they were all my creations!
these will hang staggered in levi's room. i have to find a place he can't reach to tear them down! he smiles at them when i have them out. so, it will be fun to see them on his wall. i can't wait to get them up!

robot #1-18x18 this first one is the largest canvas i have done. so fun to have so much space to fill in.




robot #2-12x12 orange is awesome. this little guy turned out great! he is bright and has a funky personality.




robot#3-10x10 i totally love this blue. mixing paint colors to make my own unique blend is great fun. i did that with the blue on here. the book paper in the background goes along with his head. the look of the book paper is one of my favorites.

beneath the tree

i had the wonderful experience of being part of the "beneath the tree" event in grand rapids this weekend. my mom and i were able to shop 8 of the houses on friday together. there were so many beautiful handmade items and the homes were decorated just lovely. i was able to work the home that my art was displayed in on saturday. i had the wonderful experience of meeting many people and watching people have a good time looking at all the decor. my favorite part was seeing three of my original art pieces go to their homes. i was blessed to meet the three who purchased them and i have to tell you that each of these people had the same response to the piece they bought. they each said that the moment they saw it they immediately loved it! i tell you what, that just made my heart jump for joy. the time i spend on each canvas is a lot and i pour my heart into what i create. to see someone love it as much as i do (because i could have easily kept each one but have no room) just made my heart sing! so i thank these three people for letting my share my art in your home and i pray you enjoy it as much as i did creating them. i thank my hostess for letting me display my art in her home. the possibilities are endless and i am forever grateful to my heavenly father who has given me the gift of creativity! amyjo

live...laugh...love

these canvas designs i made for a friend. it took me a while to come up with something as she only wanted to accent the words. i didn't want it to be busy with a picture or busy design so i came up with filling the canvas with the word! i love how they turned out. as soon as she gets them hung i am going to get a pic of them on the wall! there are so many possibilities with this design. i could make one with a name, a favorite word, a favorite city, a team, anything with a word that you like. contact me at artsytreasures@aol.com if you are interested! this would be a great gift for any occasion. hope you have a beautiful day:) amyjo