Full of Thanks!

The last six months have turned my world completely around. Full of struggles, but in the end so very full of LOVE and LIFE. LOVE and LIFE in all it's complexities and imperfections is what it's all about! I'm truly thankful!

3 is such a good number!

I've just made it possible for my collectors to pick out any three prints of their liking! Even better is that it comes with a bit of a price break! woot! Gotta love that.

Gumball Grenade 2009 Holiday Packaging!

Yesterday was a whirlwind of flying paper, rubber scraps, ribbon and ink. I'm getting ramped up for the holiday season. Whew! I love how some things can be energizing! Those are the things in life to focus on. If it revs you up then keep doing it. I revamped my stamp for my mailers, made up some new hang tags, and have more business cards, cello sleeves, and backing board on it's way. Gotta make sure those prints arrive safe and sound, and in perfect condition.

Hope Everyone Had a Fantastic Halloween!

I've been neglecting my blog, but for good reason...LIFE! It sneaks up and takes you by surprise. Surprises are good and change is even better! As of this morning I'm officially all ramped up for the upcomming Holiday Season. I even have some cute holiday themed illustrations in the works. So until then here's a little picture from Halloween!

We Are...STRONG project!

I've been away for so long, but I'm thrilled to let you all know that for the month of September I'll be participaing in Yaelfran's We Are....Project.

SEPTEMBER'S ISSUE: 16 PAGES!!!!!!!!"WE ARE..." is a monthly publication, that showcases Etsy's artists illustrations in black for you to paint or just to keep as they are. Every month we will featuring a group of 10 illustrators who will showcase their interpretation of a different theme. For August, we have... "HAPPY" , for September we have... "STRONG".This publication is printed on 250 gr paper, with professional printer. Its size is 4 x 6 inches closed. A very sweet size that gives you the possibility to take it with you in your bag, wallet, pocket, etc.You can also separate their pages (by trimming them carefully) and have different and gorgeous postcards!!!!

Here are the participants for this month:

Corid

Gumballgrenade

Christinaromeo

Lertsis

Thisisalliknow

ZukzukBadbird

Seasprayblue

Marmeecraft

Restlessthings

Essimar

Jessgonacha

Laurageorge

Yumiyumi

Kwilson544

Yaelfran

(By Holly Becker) "... I was telling a friend back a few years ago that what the indie craft world really needs is a coloring book for kids designed by artists, each page from a different talent, all pages inspiring and fun... I think kids can use a little diversity and exposing them to the art community at an early age is a good idea. Plus, they can color it so it's fun and interactive, developing their creativity. Though my coloring book idea didn't go beyond my desk, I'm suddenly spotting a trend - artists coloring books are slowly popping up in the independent craft communities online and I'm loving it!"

Free Gumball Grenade Download Over at IndieFixx.com

Just a quick note here to let you know that Jen over at IndieFixx.com has released new Feed You Soul art prints for download! This is such a great project and includes several of my favorite artists. I'm thrilled to have been invited to participate! So anyway here is the link where you can download a new Gumball Grenade art print to feed your soul! Oooh! Also be sure to read the "When they Were Kids" interview with the beautiful Elsita Mora!

Art is the stored honey of the human soul, gathered on wings of misery and travail.

~Theodore Dreiser

Sweet Little Art Pins!

Real quickly here are some of the latest additions to the Gumball Grenade shop. Cute little shrink plastic pins! Yay! So I just got back from beautiful California and made a visit to the amazing Renegade Craft Show. I went to the show with the intent to preview the event and see if it's something I'd like to participate in. I have to say I was impressed! Lot's of impressive artists showcased some amazing items and some displayed work created using really interesting techniques. Some favorite Etsy sellers were there such as Mary Ink and Berkley Illustration. Another seller was quite innovative with an image transfer process he developed and used to print his graphic art on to leather! I was amazed! So much creativity in one place lots of good energy. Anyway, enough of my rambling!