Waiting For Halloween

The first of my original Halloween ACEO watercolors now on eBay. And since I get many questions about the term ACEO, the acronym stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals. They are tiny works of art always sized 2-1/2 inches by 3-1/2 inches. They are also known as ATCs, or Artist Trading Cards.
     This art form enables folks around the globe to collect original works of art at affordable prices. So take a look at all the ACEOs available to you and if you're on eBay, don't forget to look for me under EHAG, or the Eclectic Halloween Artist Group. Use that search term to find all the art of my fellow members. How's that for more acronyms? Happy Halloween!

Visit STJ Jan. 13 for Sweet 'n Spooky New Art

I love trying new techniques, and the early part of the year is when I experiment.  "Magic is in the Air," is a mixed media painting that will be featured in my SpookyTimeJingles.com Halloween shop. It has lots of texture with swirls, peaks and valleys, some collage work and full of vibrant color, all completed on wood board. Remember, it releases on Jan. 13. But if you join the STJ mailing list, you'll get a sneak peek the night before. (Look for the small box in the right column of the page.)

All the artists will be offering haunted fun, in addition to Hootananny Holiday offerings this month for Valentine's Day and next for Easter/Spring. I've got a special piece just for the sweetheart in your life if you head to my STJ Christmas page (hit the "next" button at the bottom of my Halloween page). As always, there's a couple new Christmas art pieces I'm offering too.  So weather the cold weather by window shopping online at STJ and I'm sure you'll find a unique piece you can't live without! Winter wishes to you!

The Grand Opening of the EHAG Emporium

Mark your calendar for January 31, when the doors will open to the EHAG Emporium. What is EHAG you ask? It's an acronym for Eclectic Halloween Artist Group, which was started some years ago on eBay.  It is a premier group of talented artisans and collectors all of whom share a love of October 31! The grand opening of the EHAG Emporium will be the first time many of the artists will gather together to share and sell outside of eBay.  So you don't want to miss this event, which will feature high-end collectible art that celebrates All Hallow's Eve. Hope to see you there!

Merry Christmas to All!

Light a Candle in Remembrance

I will be lighting a candle for our daughter Brianna, who died in June 2007 at the age of 17 due to bone marrow failure. Please join me as thousands of people around the globe light a candle Sunday, Dec. 13, at 7 pm, in remembrance of the children who died and touched their lives.

A Remembrance Book will also be available on The Compassionate Friends' website on that day to post a message or tribute.

We miss Brianna every moment of every day. If you'd like more information, please see  my mixed media blog: My Birdsong.

Handmade Hullabaloo

Head on over to the blog of  Tracy Nuskey-Dodsen, Vintage Sister, to find out who is offering free shipping on items in their Etsy shop just for today! Look for my Etsy shop banner among the list or head there now! The Second Red Friday sale is on. See you there!

12 Days with SpookyTimeJingles.com

The creative folks at SpookyTimeJingles.com are celebrating the 12 days of Christmas starting today on the website with special goodies created by some of my talented fellow artists. Watch for an ornament from me in the mix!

     Each day a few new pieces will be added to the website to help countdown the 12 days of Christmas! Look for the button above on the site's home page. Be sure to check back each day leading up to the big update on the 13th of December.
     I'll have some more Christmas goodness and maybe even a Halloween piece or two ready for the 13th release. 
     Enjoy the fun and happy holidays!

Happy Holiday Handmade Shopping with Free Shipping!

I've got a sale going on this weekend in my Etsy Shop through Monday as part of an Etsy wide "Free shipping" promotion. Several of my Halloween pieces, including the above beeswax collage, and some of my Christmas ornaments have free shipping. The sale lasts through Monday, Nov. 30 - yup, that's tomorrow! This is a great way to support individual artists and give handmade gifts for the holidays. If you use search terms, "etsyfreeshipping" or "etsyholidaysale," you'll find thousands of items offered under the promotion. Happy Holiday shopping!

A Time for Everything

I created several of these Halloween themed aprons and kept one for myself. I have worn it many times over the last several weeks and may even don the simple, but colorful apparel during the big feast! As we all know, the holidays can be a time best described by the words across my apron's  waistband, "Spooky, Trick or Treat, Beware." But for the most part, they are a time of gratitude and giving.

I wish you all a grand Thanksgiving shared with those you love.  Thank you for your support and interest in my art. Enjoy your holiday, spooky or not!

~ Iva

Celebrations Abound

It's been several weeks of celebrations, including our son's 18th birthday in mid October, a Halloween party with friends at our home the day before Halloween, and then my birthday this past Saturday. Can you tell what we dressed as for Halloween? It's hard to make out my costume, but I made it from a Martha Stewart project some years ago. I was a raven, complete with iridescent black coque feathers around my neck, wrists and on my bustle, and my hubby was Indianna Jones, with a whip and all! It's been a whirlwind of fun!

And amidst all the festivities, I'm working on Christmas and a few Halloween pieces. I'll have some new offerings on SpookyTimeJingles.com, which updates on the 13th. Or, you can visit me at Pfattmarketplace.com for sweet holiday ornaments and everyday gift items. Of course, my Etsy shop will be filling up as we get closer to the holidays, and still has a few Halloween goodies!

Don't forget, I'll be having my second web show and sale on Sunday, November 15, at 6 pm Pacific. Hope you can join me! I trust your celebrations were spooktacular and wish you a happy fall this week! Cheers!