FOUND: Fourth of July

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1 Captain America Print by Mikiep 2 Patriotic Wooly Egg Boy/Girl by Asher Jasper 3 States of Independence Print by Zoe World  4 Independence Day Pinwheel by Rule 42  5 July 4th Toppers by Goldy Locks


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What We're Loving this Week...

Lots of pretty, soft colours with a punch of black...just yummy!

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1 } Alice Ruffle Necklace by Louloudo 2 } Aurora's Kiss Photo by Blissful Colors
3 } Tulip Dress by Sarah Seven 4 }Live Laugh Love Vinyl Wall Art by Household Words
5 } 'No Reason' Print by AL Photography 6 } Diva Earrings by Studio Seventy Five
7 } Leather Faux Mustache Necklace by Louloudo 8 } Tulle Veil by Tied and Feathered
9 } 'Cat Girl' Print by Mikiep 10 } 'Babe' Heat Transfer by Supply Circus 11 } 'Your Place or Mine' Greeting Card by Dirty Pretty Things 12 } Dress Form Original Art by Dirty Pretty Things

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What We're Loving this Week...

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1 } Night Black Rose Necklace by Japonicas 2 } Just a Flirt Dress by Claire La Faye 3 } Cafe Metropole Leather Skirt by 13Bees 4 }Leather Love Cuff by Love at First Blush 5 } Custom Devil or Angel Print by Dirty Pretty Things [RavenX] 6}Kiko the Love Love Print by Mikiep

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Pretty Things...Photographer Mike Pedersen

Images of downtown Los Angeles...

The latest works in black, white and sepia by photographer Mike Pedersen.

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"Los Angeles Theatre"



"6th Street"

"6:15 am"

"6:15 pm"

...For more photography & information on Mike Pedersen

Last Chance to Enter...

LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES...
Contest ends tomorrow, July 11th!

Mikiep is giving away what he is calling "The MOTHER of All Give-a-ways" to one very lucky winner...and honestly this IS a big one with a very generous prize worth approximately $150-$200!


Go here for more info & super yummy extra entries!

Give-a-way...LUCKY YOU!

Lucky YOU!

Mikiep is giving away what he is calling "The MOTHER of All Give-a-ways" to one very lucky winner...and honestly this IS a big one with a very generous prize worth approximately $150-$200!

"The prize is something so cool that you might want sit down...But, first. close the doors and the windows because you may not want anyone else to hear about this."

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As a prize, illustrator Mikiep is giving away a CUSTOM illustration featuring YOU as your most favourite super hero in a childhood memory that you treasure most!
Wow, right??
Oh, and if you choose, you can also include yer significant other, mabie one of yer kids, the family pet and pretty much anyone else you'd like to have in it, within reason...

Go to his blog HERE to find out all the details and enter...



Contest ends July 11th and you can enter DAILY, so why are you still here reading?...Go now!
But, come back here when yer done entering and let me know that you did ...and I'll see to it that you get an extra 3 entries in the contest.

Good luck!!

Every Picture Tells a Story

I was out and about shopping on beautiful Montana Avenue in Santa Monica {California} yesterday and came across the most delightful discovery...an art gallery specializing in the art of illustration called Every Picture Tells A Story Gallery. It carries original artwork from some of our most loved childhood stories. I was totally in heaven since they have priceless originals, numbered prints and classic artwork from Disney, Charles Schulz, Dr. Seuss, Tim Burton and more!

'Very Hungry Caterpillar' 40th Anniversary Print signed by Eric Carle {right}

One of my favourite stories when I was a kid {and yours too, I'm sure since it's sold something like 29 MILLION copies} was The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. The Every Picture Tells a Story Gallery is the only gallery with the “40th Anniversary Very Hungry Caterpillar” giclee print, in a limited edition to 200 honouring the classic...and each print is personally signed and numbered by Eric Carle himself...Yay! They told me that only 100 prints remain and priced at only $450, I'm sure they won't last. I'm in discussions now with the hubs as to whether we can get one. The image is just too cute for words and I just have to have one to add to my slowly growing art collection. :)

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Below are just some of the other limited edition signed and numbered prints I loved that were available at the gallery. Celebrities and fellow art collectors alike are sure to grab these quickly. In fact, Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz bought this $5,300 extremely limited 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Print by Tim Burton for their gothic nursery when they were getting ready for baby Bronx to arrive...How sweet!

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'Nightmare Before Christmas' Print signed by Tim Burton


'Counting the Days' Harry Potter Print signed by Mary GrandPre


'Bad Case of Stripes' and 'Settle Down!' Prints signed by David Shannon


'Sandman' & 'Mad Hatter's Table' Prints signed by Lisbeth Zwerger


'Vroom-Vroom' & 'Leonardo' Prints signed by Mo Willems

'Terrific' Print & Charlotte's Web Cover Art Lithograph by Garth Williams


Clockwise, R to L:'Three Cats' 'Cat Reads' 'They Call Him Pat' & 'Horton' Original Sketches by Dr. Seuss


Clockwise, R to L: 'Snow White Study3' 'Snow White Study' 'On Ice' & 'Snow White Witch2' Original Production Art from the 30s by Walt Disney

Renowned authors and artists like Eric Carle, Jamie Lee Curtis, James A. Owen, David Shannon, and Cornelia Funke appear at the gallery on a monthly basis to demonstrate their craft or read from their latest best seller, so be sure to check it out. I just know you'll love it there as much as I did!

Every Picture Tells a Story Gallery

Address: 1311-C Montana Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90403

Phone: 310.451.2700

Email: web@everypicture.com

What We're Loving this Week...

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1 } Curiouser Print by Junker Jane 2 } Little Rose Earrings by Les Things 3 } English Rose Ruffle Dress by Lirola 4 }Seldom Do I Listen Print by Christina Romeo 5 } Nats Memo Notebook by ruNats2 6}'Watering' Slider Pendant by Mujoyas 7 }The Cotton Bunny Print by The Poppy Tree 8 } Lotus Blossom by Fanciful Form 9 } Cat Girl Print by Mikiep 10 } Bat Boy Print by Mikiep 11 } Wonderland Magnet Set by Dirty Pretty Things 12 } There's No Place Like Home Greeting Card by Dirty Pretty Things

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Feature: Angels Wanna Wear My...

"Angels Wanna Wear My..." is a gorgeous little treasury by Knot Original. It features my print entitled "Captive" and some other yummy things with hints of black, white and red.

{ Angels Wanna Wear My... }

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...and for some eye candy from Knot Original's world of hand-knit wearable fiber art and eco-friendly clothing, check out her shop.

Pretty Things...Illustrator Amelie Hegardt

Blushing mannequins enveloped with bleeding ink and splashes of water color give Stockholm-based illustrator Amelie Hegardt her trademark look.

Amelie's illustrations are sensual, timeless, sometimes suggestive and altogether gorgeous ...making her work a staple amongst such high-end clients like Mac Cosmetics, Elle, Marie Claire, Black Book, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Vogue and more!

...More from Illustrator Amelie Hegardt

Fresh YART SALE Links Daily...Saturday

Art + Yard Sale = YART

Only TWO days left to take advantage of the sweet deals offered by the Etsy artists showcased so far. You can also search the word "Yart" on Etsy for more sellers who are taking part in the sale. Etsy's 2nd annual Yart Sale ends tomorrow Sunday, June 14th, so get out those credit cards!
Note: Each store is individually owned, so all sales vary per store. Be sure to check out each shop's announcements and/or Yart Sale section
To be featured... Comment on this post or on my Etsy forum HERE.

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Fresh YART SALE Links Daily...Friday

Art + Yard Sale = YART

But, who cares about what that weird word really means...all you really care about are the sales, right?
So, here are even MORE super fresh Yart Sale links to some super sweet treats and deals going on during Etsy's 2nd annual sale now thru Sunday, June 14th. You can also search the word "Yart" on Etsy for more!
Note: Each store is individually owned, so all sales vary per store. Be sure to check out each shop's announcements and/or Yart Sale section
To be featured... Comment on this post or on my Etsy forum HERE.

Click images to SHOP!