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It is always lovely when a magazine contacts you to feature one of your items. :) My Downton Abbey card was asked to be featured in Country Living Magazine.<br />
Get your <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/118313179/valentines-card-i-love-you-more-than" target="_blank">Downton Abbey card</a> at my shop. The free shipping over is still available too.<br />
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I am still trying to recover from last night's Downton Abbey episode. (Good heavens, I wasn't expecting that to happen!) </div>
UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-55553024928283600692013-01-16T08:05:00.002-08:002013-01-16T08:05:51.403-08:00$100 Gift Card Giveaway (yay!)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-38953585905374587842013-01-16T07:12:00.001-08:002013-01-16T07:12:28.445-08:00New Year's Resolution<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I love the turn of the new year. It gives me an energy to get new things accomplished. I am also doing a massive overhaul of my house and getting rid of things I really don't need. It feels grand, getting rid of some clutter. Like many, I am vowing to get into better shape. My hubby and I are workout partners. I am pretty happy to say we have lost 18 lbs since Jan 1. :) It feels very good.<br />
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I was also inspired by this new quote I designed. There really is something about this saying that speaks to me. It reminds me of how stuck I can get sometimes in yesterday. Here's to living for today (and enjoying it)....<br />
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UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-76089890407061760752013-01-11T10:25:00.001-08:002013-01-11T10:25:09.520-08:00Downton Abbey !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>B</b>eing a freelance illustrator/designer means you work typically by
yourself in a studio all day. Most of my other studio artist friends are
the same, in that we feel we have pretty much watched everything that Netflix has to
offer in in their watch instantly queue. A comic artist friend and I
were joking how many times we have each watched the Ken Burn's
documentaries. I would totally rock the house as a contestant on
Jeopardy as I have
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<b>S</b>o, some of you by now may know that I am completely obsessed with Downton Abbey. In fact it isn't just Downton Abbey. My favorite genre is British time period pieces. I swear I have watched them all at least 5 times or more. They help me work, especially if I have seen them before. They are a great background noise for me while I work. When I find a new one, especially if it has 8 parts or so to it, I am giddy! When I found Downton Abbey a few years ago, I was super excited as I hadn't heard of it before. I have since watched Episodes 1 and 2 many many times. <br />
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an, I Love You More than Downton Abbey greeting card or art print and a piece to my favorite character, Lady Mary Crowley, What Would Lady Mary Do? I am sure we will find out in Season 3 .....<br />
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I feel like I rely on this new quote that is now in my shop. It is so much easier to give in and throw your hands up when things are really challenging. I have this sitting by my desk (and elliptical machine :) each day as a reminder...to keep on putting one foot in front of the other. </div>
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<br /></div>UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-17388751252821215392012-05-14T04:54:00.001-07:002012-05-14T05:22:52.080-07:00The Children's Book Excuse<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So I must explain....I haven't posted for 2 months. On occasion you will find, I do sort of seem to drop off the planet. I illustrate children's books in addition to managing <a href="http://www.uupp.etsy.com/" target="_blank">UUPP</a>, and you will always know when I am working on one because I am forced to go into seclusion to get the work done. Illustrating a children's book takes about 6 months of my time. During the last 2 months before it is due, it gets really intense and the work days are very long. Very soon I will be able to unveil the new book, which will be book #16 for me. I am super excited. Meanwhile, I'll leave you with this little bit.....it involves a chocolate cake....mmmm<br />
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<br /></div>UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-57511728248719321552012-03-19T09:58:00.001-07:002012-03-19T10:03:11.198-07:00Baby Love<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Many of my friends have recently had babies, so I have been making new prints as gifts. I am releasing some of the designs in my shop. This quote, being one of my favorites, so beautiful.<br />
I feel fortunate to have been blessed with my children. No matter how we become mothers, whether we give birth or adopt, it is a beautiful thing. <br />
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The lettering is a rich chocolate brown and is available with Pink or Blue accents for the word LOVE and the sweet little dots. It is also available to personalize with the baby's name or choose different colors. The background is a light cream with a slightly distressed texture. Although I don't sell the frames with the art prints, I get asked frequently where I buy my frames. This pretty 11"x14" frame seemed to be the perfect compliment for this print. I purchased it at Michaels Craft Store. (Fuzzy bunny, from the vast stash of stuffed toys we have accumulated)<br />
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Head over to my shop for a super fabulous spring sale!<br />
Buy any 2 prints (any size!) and get the 3rd free.<br />
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<br /></div>UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-65020563955514115052012-02-27T07:39:00.000-08:002012-02-27T07:39:09.930-08:00With Enough Coffee .....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I thought of this saying last week and it made me laugh at the thought of it. What a perfect saying for a new design, available in 3 colors, green, yellow and orange.<br />
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I am currently illustrating a children's book and have a few weeks left before it is due. Trust me when I say, the coffee is being downed in epic volumes right now. <br />
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I absolutely love to bake. Trying new recipes is ultra exciting for me. I decided to try Smores cookies. They look incredible and...yes, they also taste incredible. I whipped these up last week with the help of my little 3 year old chef. He was mesmerized at the thought of putting marshmallows and Hershey bars in a cookie, as was I.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia,serif;">11 Tablespoons unsalted softened butter </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: x-small;"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: small;">1 cup brown sugar, packed</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">½ cup granulated sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">2 large eggs, room temp</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp baking soda</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">½ tsp sea salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp cinnamon</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">2 ½ cups flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1/3 cup chocolate chips</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1 cup mini marshmallows</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">2 – 3 regular sized hershey’s bars, broken into pieces*</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1 package graham crackers, broken into squares</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #783f04;">* </span>In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon to combine. Set aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #783f04;">*</span> Fold in chips and marshmallows. Chill dough in refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight.</span><br />
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side on the pans as close as possible (they should be touching). Place tablespoons of chilled dough on graham crackers about 1 – 1 ½ inches apart. Press down slightly with fingertips. Bake for 5 minutes then remove from oven to press Hershey’s bar pieces on to the top. Bake for 5 – 7 more minutes or until dough is beginning to turn golden brown at the edges. Remove to a wire rack to cool.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">REGRETS:</span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">Is it possible to have regrets after making such a lovely dessert? Yes, I am afraid so. The regrets could be that: </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> A) I ate the whole pan </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> B) I should have made a double batch so I could eat twice as many or </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> C) something not quite as sinister as options A or B. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Answer is C. We will call them minor regrets. Two things:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> 1) Next time when I make the fabulous Smores Cookies, I vow to put in WAY more Hershey bars in the final baking round. As you see I used restraint in the photos above in only placing 1 Hershey bar square on each graham cracker square. I hope to prevent any of you from making such a mistake as I have. More Hershey Bars, you won't regret it. :)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> 2) Less cinnamon. This is just my taste preference, but next time I will only put in 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. I thought it was a bit too strong with a full teaspoon, but that is just my taste preference. The food critics I live with also agree, a bit less cinnamon.</span><br />
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</span></div>UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-26683985112073534422012-02-06T09:57:00.000-08:002012-02-06T09:59:59.281-08:00Free Printable Valentines Day cards .....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Enjoy these 'oh so sweet' Valentine's Day printable cards I designed just for you.....<br />
Just click on the image to go to the link where you can download the high resolution file to print. <br />
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This week I celebrate a very special occasion.....<br />
15 years ago two young kids in college met. She was 20, he was 19. They worked alongside each other at a part time job for a few years while they were both in college. They both lit up when they would see the other and considered the other a good friend. At one point, he lived in the apartment building next to hers. On those cold -20 degree mornings in Minnesota, she would sometimes go knock on his door at 7am to ask if he could jumpstart her car, so she could get to class. He would smile, grab a stocking cap and would always help the cute girl next door when she needed it. Two years later, they decide they like each other. Finding someone like this makes her realize she can't let anyone else marry her guy. She asks him out on the first date. 6 months later he proposes. She is 22, he just turns 21 in time to have champagne on their wedding day. They have kids right away, have the honor of having their 2 young daughters witness both of their parents each graduating from college, he becomes an architect, she becomes an illustrator. Several moves to different houses/states, several pets later, the additional of the sweetest little boy on the planet....lots of smiles, lot of tears, still together and happy as ever....Thank you, thank you my dear.<br />
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I have experienced all with you....<br />
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<br /></div>UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-72879162919455382382012-01-26T10:50:00.000-08:002012-01-26T10:53:23.705-08:00Love Is In The Air .... ( Free Card Alert )<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have been a busy bee creating lots of new cards for one of my favorite holidays, Valentine's Day. For years, I have made my own cards for special occasions, personalizing them and making them just right. Here are a few of my new ones. The Melt My Heart Like Butter card, I just finished this morning. I am a big foodie, so for some reason I had melting butter and love on the brain at the same time when I thought of that idea. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/UUPP?section_id=7927660" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see my full line of Valentine's Day and Anniversary Cards. Leave a comment stating which card is your favorite and be entered to win a free card drawn on February 1st (my 15th year anniversary!)<br />
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I love the idea of New Year's resolutions. In fact, I am one of those people that gets super excited about it, really pumped up about doing something new or doing something better. Even if one 'falls off the wagon' a few weeks after starting a New Year resolution, I still think the idea of trying to improve some aspect of your life is admirable. I am working really hard on living 'with intention'. Not choosing too many things to change at once, but rather maybe just choosing one thing to focus on. The impact of focusing on changing a small thing in your life is usually bigger than you could have ever dreamed.<br />
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After many difficult personal struggles over the last few years; the diagnosis of my daughter's bipolar disorder and our family's struggle with her illness and also losing my sweet little boy, Benjamin, in my 2nd trimester, I am still so so grateful to God for all of the many blessings around us. My daughter has made an amazing recovery. My faith has never been tested as much as it did during her most difficult times. I learned to live in the moment, just get through the day, the next hour or the next 5 minutes. I learned how to experience joy, real joy, even if it was only for a few minutes, on days that most would look at and describe as being a terrible day. I learned to pray to God for enough light to see my next step. Things weren't going to get better at the speed I would like, I needed to be very patient. I learned how to be calm despite the storm around me. My girl is getting better each day and is growing into being a strong, beautiful, confident young lady. Take that bipolar-disorder! So grateful to the amazing medical team she had to help her through and a family that wasn't going to give up no matter what. My family is so much closer to each other than we were before being challenged as we were. God has a plan through all struggles, as long as we are open to growing during the most difficult times. My little Benjamin, is in the best of all places. I will see him again. I joined a 'club' I didn't want to join when I lost him. I now possess a perspective on appreciating life that I didn't have before. I join so many moms and families that have also had to bury their child. It breaks your heart. Mine I admit was shattered. It is still hard. But again, I will see him again, someday, just not yet...<br />
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Here is to a new beautiful year...may you all be inspired, renewed and ready to take on anything that comes your way in 2012, with a smile.......<br />
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<br /></div>UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-59676388425673198942011-11-30T07:21:00.001-08:002011-11-30T08:04:07.842-08:00Julia Child fans unite!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As many of you know, Julia Child is my fav! I am a foodie and I admit it. I remember as a little girl watching her show and wanting to be just like Julia. I still catch her show when I can. Love it. Here is a sample of some great "Julia" items for that perfect gift (or for your Christmas list! ) (Pssttt.....everything is on sale at <a href="http://www.uupp.etsy.com/" target="_blank">UUPP</a> this week!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61929001" target="_blank">Well said Julia, well said.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61767471" target="_blank">Definitely words to live by !</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61767640" target="_blank">Amen sister......</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first try at a Julia recipe - Chicken with Mushrooms & Cream - Simply divine..... </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<br /></div>UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-62157690150587815922011-11-25T06:30:00.001-08:002011-11-25T06:39:49.952-08:00In This House<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I fell in love with this quote: In This House....we do real. So true for all families. This print is now available in my <a href="http://www.uupp.etsy.com/" target="_blank">shop</a> in three sizes, 8x10, 11x14 and 12x18. I have the 12x18 version hanging in my house. I can also customize the top of the print to say: The Olson Family or Olson Family Rules, whatever you like. Makes a super gift! <br />
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<br /></div>UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-67468137394750480052011-11-25T06:25:00.001-08:002011-11-25T06:38:26.422-08:00Christmas Time Is Here<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Yay! It's the Christmas season. Enjoy today, 25% off everything in my shop, including custom orders.No codes are needed.<br />
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I designed and illustrated this print a few weeks ago. It is the song at the beginning of the Charlie Brown Christmas special. I so love that little show, so sweet. I have always liked the idea of a Charlie Brown tree. So now I have one on one of my table tops in my family room. <br />
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<br /></div>UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-39748477198968228702011-11-25T06:24:00.001-08:002011-11-25T06:25:11.823-08:00Dear Blog<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dear Blog,<br />
I am so sorry I have neglected you. I haven't meant to be away for so long. I really do still care about you. <br />
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:) Carrie <br />
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<br /></div>UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-13711081365572536552011-10-29T06:49:00.000-07:002011-10-29T06:51:27.405-07:00Pumpkin Love<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Yes...here is yet another obsession of mine....all things <b><span style="color: #b45f06;">PUMPKIN</span></b>. Any recipe with pumpkin in it, make me happy. Pumpkin bars, cookies, muffins, pancakes, waffles and of course the ultimate, pumpkin pie. . <b style="color: #783f04;">(Mmmmmmmmm)</b> Seriously, just so yum. I have not yet tried making pumpkin soup, I am so curious what that is like. </div>
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Any other interesting pumpkin recipes I have to try, feel free to post. Not only is it one of my favorite eats, it is one of my favorite colors as well. I am considering painting my kitchen this lovely warm color. Enjoy my new print, available at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84752830/i-love-you-more-than-pumpkin-pie-8x10" style="color: #b45f06;">UUPP</a>........</div>
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UPDATE: Thanks everyone for entering. Congrats to the winner of the giveaway, for post #47, chosen with Random Picker. There is still a coupon code good for 15% off your purchase through November 5 using code: <span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;">FALLGIVEAWAY2011 at checkout. (Psssst.....a little secret too, I have a Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal currently being offered in my shop. You can also combine that with the 15% off and get a super deal!!)</span><br />
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It has been a long time since I offered a giveaway on my blog. I thought it was definitely time.
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;">Sooooo..... here is the info to win a<b> $30 gift </b>card to my <a href="http://www.uupp.etsy.com/">shop</a>.<b> </b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;">(insert cheers here .......) <br />
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are all of the ways to enter the giveaway. Leave one post here on my
blog for each of the ways you entered. Make sure in one of your posts
you leave your email address so you can be contacted if you are the
lucky winner. </span><br />
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1) Visit my store <a href="http://www.uupp.etsy.com/">UUPP</a>, ❤ the shop. (+1 entry)<br />
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2) ❤ Heart your favorite item from <a href="http://www.uupp.etsy.com/">UUPP</a>. (</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;">post here which item you left a heart for)</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> (+1 entry only)<br />
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3) Follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/UUPPshop">Twitter</a> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;">(+1 entry)</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
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4) Like the UUPP <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/UUPP/168467933183568">Facebook</a> page</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;">(+1 entry)</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;">5) </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;">Leave a comment on the UUPP <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/UUPP/168467933183568">Facebook</a> page </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;">(+1 entry)</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"></span><br />
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6) </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;">Follow this blog (+1 entry) </span><br />
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7) Share this giveaway on twitter or facebook </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;">(post the link) (+1 entry for each)</span></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"><b>Entries
start today October 24th and end on October 31.</b> A random winner will be announced on November 1. Not the winner? Here is a little fall love
for you just in case, a coupon code good for 15% off your entire purchase until November 5. Use code FALLGIVEAWAY2011 at checkout! </span></div>
</div>UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com131tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-38883709546690599222011-10-10T11:12:00.000-07:002011-10-10T11:12:50.243-07:00More Fall stuff ....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ahh.....fall. My favorite time of year. I have been busy creating lots of fun fall stuff for my shop. I am almost done with a line of houndstooth fall note cards. Coming soon. Enjoy the goods....<br />
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UUPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149745682337485492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022016696825796265.post-798368671850677562011-09-20T07:15:00.000-07:002011-09-20T07:16:31.177-07:00I REALLY love you<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I really enjoy it when people who have bought my prints send me photos of how they are using my art prints. I was really excited when I was recently sent this image from Kimberly, who did an amazing photo shoot with her incredibly sweet little girl and the print she recently purchased from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/UUPP?ref=si_shop">UUPP</a>. I have to give a shout out to Kimberly and her shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/simplicitycouture?ref=seller_info">Simplicity Couture</a>. My girls are teenagers now but if they were young, I would absolutely HAVE to have some of these darling clothes that she designs. (I am not being paid to promote her shop. I just want to recognize some amazing talent when I see it :) Enjoy.<br />
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Fall is hands down my favorite time of year. There is so much about fall that stimulates the senses. Between the nice cool crisp weather, </div>
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the smell of a campfire, to all the amazing fall foods to make.</div>
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There is something magical about it. The colors of course are very inspiring. The autumn color palette is one of my favorites. I designed a new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81795653/fall-autumn-halloween-love-8x10">print</a> and note cards today, simply because the inspiration hit. Here are some of my favorite things about fall.<br />
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I enjoy an occasional glass of wine. My favorite being a glass of Pinot Grigio along with smoked gouda cheese. Recently on my annul trip to the Minnesota State Fair a few weeks ago, I came across something wonderful. Wine ice cream. Oh yum. I am going to say that again...oh yum! It was divine. Cordial cherry ice cream with some red port wine. I savored every bite. Unfortunately it isn't available for purchase anywhere except at the fair. I will certainly be back next year and waiting in line for another scoop. So yum it was, it inspired me to make a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81573644/after-one-of-those-days-wine-8x10">new print</a>. Happy Monday.....<br />
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