"We begin to find and become ourselves when we notice how we are already found, already truly, entirely, wildly, messily, marvelously who we were born to be.”
~ Anne Lamott~

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Animal Wednesday: Virtual Pets




(And shameless self-promotion!)


I've been trying to teach myself a few things with my Print Shop Pro card program so yesterday I made these valentine notecards for my Etsy Shop.


I took colored copyright free photos and made them black and white, dropped in a few scrolls and hearts and flowers, and then I colored the kitty's eyes with a blue colored pencil.


So...here's a Sharpei Bouquet and a Smitten Kitten. Happy Animal Wednesday!

21 comments:

Renee said...

Laurel I love you so much it is ridiculous.

They look wonderful and the cats eyes are beautiful.

xoxoxo

soulbrush said...

these are fantastic, i keep buying your cards then not sending them, they are too lovley to use. xx

Jeannine said...

The face on that Sharpei - ack - too cute!

Lovely notecards ... I'm smitten with the kitten and the swirls. :)

Lisa at Greenbow said...

The cards are cute as can be but I love your new header picture. HAW.

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

These are adorable. I love your winter bird in your new header. Burr.. I can feel the cold. :)

sukipoet said...

you are so clever. I'd like to give photo shop a try but think I might need a desktop rather than laptop to add in a new program. You are good at this.

Margaret Ann said...

Clever cards...love the titles of them...Your new header is awesome! :)

Snowbrush said...

"shameless self-promotion!"

Well, it's just one man's opinion, of course, but i think self-promotion works better when it is shameless, so you might wanna give yourself some credit here for your efficiency.

get zapped said...

precious :)

yoon see said...

Smart yeah Lolo. Love these new babies by you.
Great spirit and passion on new techniques.
Both are great and I wish you all the best in your etsy sales!
Also all the best in the tider year 2010!

katie jane said...

Well, aren't you just the computer savy artist? These are so cute. Always something new to learn, I say.

Teri C said...

So very creative Lolo.

HAW

litzi said...

Hi Laurel,
Are you planning on painting geraniums or roosters again? I have several of your beautiful works of art around the house…

PAK ART said...

Your new header is gorgeous - I love the white raven! I'll have to spend this weekend checking out Etsy sites - haven't done that in a long time. Very beautiful cards - I wish you the best of luck!

marianne said...

Wonderful lolo!
It is so much fun playing with a program like that! It is like magic.
Last day.......
We will certaainly share the same moon tonight! And when I drink my Champagne I will think about you too!

Love
>M<

Renee said...

I will be looking up tonight and I will be sending kisses to my sister who is a raven.

xoxoxo

Margaret Ann said...

Sharpei Bouquet arrived just today...accompanied by the sweetest little surprise ever! You are something else girlfriend...sniffle, sniffle...I am feeling sooo much better! The best part is that I will be smiling a big goofy smile all day long just thinking about you! :)

kj said...

Where is my comment?

The one where I said dogs and cats love your embellishments? And ravens and gorillas too.

And I love them too.

Happy valentines day sweetheart!

Coreopsis said...

The cards totally made me smile! I especially like the ugly dog and the flowers. I bet they do great in your shop!

Renee said...

Happy New Year dear sister.

I love thinking of Sheldon seeing too, I know it isnt like that but I like it anyways.

xoxoxo

ValGalArt said...

heehee, adorable!