Teaser: Grand Reopening Shenanigans (and giveaways)

Let the shenanigans commence! Happy New Year's Eve, folks!  Thought I'd drop by and let you know -well, give you a teaser, at least- about the shenanigans Skelekitty and I have planned for the New Year. We're Moving!  As you may already know, I've been slowly moving all of my in-stock items from the ArtFire and Etsy shops over...

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FREE Downloadable Skelekitty Gift Tags Are Back!

As you all know, every now and then I like to make special items available for free.  From a marketing standpoint, it's good publicity.  From a human standpoint, it's just good. So for the third holiday season in a row, I'm bringing back the FREE non-denominational Skelekitty gift tags/stickers (also great for non-holiday...

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Tutorials I Wish I Had Come Up With: Weeping Angel Barbie

I can't offer this project an introduction that adds anything, so I'll just post a teaser pic and the link right here. "Weeping Angel" Barbie by Sarah at Wich-Crafting!Yep.  There's a tutorial. I can't believe what this woman was able to do with a hot glue gun! &nbs...

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Holiday Orders (deadlines and incentives)

We're closing in on those winter gift-giving holidays and my guess is that, having just survived Halloween, many of you are beginning to panic.  Sure, there's plenty of time left to shop, even from handmade shops, but time is quickly running out to order custom work that will be delivered by Christmas.  My shop is no exception,...

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Lots of Changes Coming

...including a NEWSLETTER! So let's start there.  Sign up for the Krissi's Art Studio/Skelekitty & Friends newsletter and you won't miss out on any sales, giveaways, events or announcements. What kind of announcements, you ask?  Well, for example As I mentioned in a recent post, my online shop will be making...

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First Solo Show: Día de los Muertos at Little Relics

Spirits' Journey & Soul Searching 16x12" mixed media on canvas panels Howdy everyone! I realize I've been noticeably missing in action here on 'teh interwebz' for the last few months as I prepared for my very first solo show.  My nose-to-the-grindstone attitude has definitely paid off, as I was able to build a collection...

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Falling In And Out of Love: ArtFire

Sometimes companies disappoint me or offer products I don't care for.  No big deal, right?  I just don't purchase from them or, if a friend asks, I'll give them my honest opinion about the company/product and let them make their own decision.  I'm not one of those people who feels the need to blog negatively about companies...

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Critters Make Me Smile!

It has been a busy summer full of "surprises," so I decided to do a few relatively quick paintings to cheer myself up.  It worked like a charm! These first two portraits were "payment" for my end of a couple of trades. Gracie, the Australian Shepherd Mustard Danger, International Lhasa Apso of Mystery! I was on a roll, so I also...

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Most Requested List: Image Transfer Tutorial (inkjet transparency version)

Without a doubt, my packing tape image transfer tutorial is the most popular post on this blog. Now, after more than two years, I bring you the inkjet transfer version! This is a fun, relatively clean and VERY quick way to transfer digital images onto your canvas/wood/paper surface - or any flat surface really, assuming you prep and seal...

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Inside The Studio - the creative process

Originally posted on my creative team's blog, Corporate Rejects, handmade detail not corporate retail, on July 10th, 2012. I've been working on a new piece for the last week and, since my most asked question is about how I make my paintings, I thought I'd share my process with you thus far. Inspiration for my paintings comes from all kinds...

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Marketing Tidbit: Promoting *YOU* Without Sounding Self-Centered (Be Awesome Part II)

The most popular response I hear when I tell indie business owners that they need to promote themselves is "I don't feel comfortable talking about myself."  This definitely isn't an issue I have, but I have given it a lot of thought and have determined that you actually can promote your business without talking about yourself.  Shut...

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Wish Granted: KVIE Art Auction!

I have wanted to participate in the KVIE Art Auction for years (an on-air and online fundraiser for our PBS television station in Sacramento and the Central California valley).  Every year, I missed the deadline, but this year I heard about the call for art early and didn't let the grass grow under my feet!  Yep, I finally submitted...

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SPRING CLEANING SALE!

I decided to do a spur of the moment sale on all of my in-stock pendants this weekend only!  To take an additional 25% off ready-to-ship pendants, just enter coupon code SPRINGCLEAN2012 during checkout. Mothers' Day is coming up and I have quite a variety in stock - one or two of which is sure to please the variety of moms and...

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Out There - stuff not indoors (an art show)

I haven't done much in the way of gallery shows for about two years.  I submitted a piece here and there, but for the most part, exhibits took a back seat while I focused on honing my skills and finding my style.  After a year of selling online, I started to lose interest in getting back into the galleries, so I stopped bothering...

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