Busy Creating and claying

Sometimes I go through stages where I can't seem to get into my little studio and work. But lately I've rediscovered the joy of creating. I'm happy to say that I've been making a lot of clay characters, art prints and posters. When I'm not in my room designing, I'm thinking about what I want to do. This feels great. I wanted to share some of my newest designs. Also, I've attached a link of my ebay listings. If you bid on something and win, you will receive a free clay baby bunny photo holder. So, check out my auctions and maybe you'll see something you just Have to have!!Just let me know through the ebay email or this blog if you've bid and won and when I ship the item to you, I will include this little cutie.

Here's a link to my poster website. I do special orders and give discounts on quantities. Just email me if you are interested.

Posters!

Along with my clay I've been working on a website that features my motivational and inspirational posters. I would love some critiques. I have a lot to do on this site, for instance, I need to make categories of pages..like motivational, art work, photographs, whimsical..etc.

Please let me know if you think that the pricing is fair. I am charging $10.00 per 11 by 17 poster with free shipping. However, I'm going to have a sale starting next week to kick off the site.

I also am very interested in doing special orders for birthdays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries and professions. I will be posting more information in the future.

Please take a look and leave a comment!

Garrity Graphics

What I've been up to lately.

Hello Friends, I've been super busy with school. This semester has been the most difficult for me since I've been at Madonna. I'm even debating on whether or not to drop a class, something I seriously would hate to do. But, if my grade doesn't improve, I will.

I was the chairperson of a fundraiser at Madonna recently. I made over 50 different posters using my photography, my art and some public domain images. The posters are motivational and inspirational. I sold 45 of them and that will go towards two scholarships, somethings I'm very proud of. A lot of people showed up to help me and we had a great time. I can't wait to do one in the fall, as I have lots of ideas for Halloween, sweetest day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

I've been taking better care of myself and as of today have lost 45 pounds since last year. I exercise daily and have been eating well. I am working hard to get this weight off and I feel so much better already.

Finally, I have been working on clay. I accomplished a lot yesterday, putting 15 auctions on ebay. Here's a link if you'd like to see. I've made several birthday toppers which are adorable and a few cake toppers (generic).. I plan on doing more clay and posters. I'm also thinking of a giveaway, maybe a cute Easter pin. Stay tuned!

Personalized Poster

There are only a few days left to get in on the free giveaway.

The poster will be personalized with your name or your child's name, a saying, a small poem..for instance, "live, love, laugh",,etc.

Naturally, unless your name is Madison, it won't say Madison.

Come on! Don't be shy,,leave a comment. I will ship anywhere in the United States for free for this contest.

Personalized poster contest

Well, I promised you a giveaway so here goes..

The poster is 11 by 17 and is printed professionally. The winner will have it personalized with the name of their choice.

The rules are simple. Just leave a comment! You can tell me if you like the poster, the weather or what you had for dinner! It's very easy. This contest ends on January 31. So start commenting and good luck!

PS You may comment as many times as you'd like. Don't be shy.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my faithful followers and readers.

Many times this year I've mentioned that I've wanted to reinvent myself and over the last month many changes have started to take place towards that reinvention.

As many of you know, I am going to school, getting a degree in Graphic Arts. I've started to do more computer graphics and that has caused me to do less clay.

I've been "claying" since 1982 and although I'm not going to give it up completely, I am going to be doing more graphics. I even plan on using images of my clay in my graphics, so I won't be too far away from polymer! Along with the graphics I'm going to make art pins from clay to help supplement my income. I've started to work on some interesting pins and will be showing them soon.

I'm also going to start 2010 with a poster giveaway. So check back soon for those details.

Thanks for stopping by and God Bless!

Craft show update

I did a craft show last Saturday at a local elementary school. I did about average for a school like that. I had a lot of snowmen and angels and people seemed to enjoy looking at them. Due to the economic nightmare in my area, I lowered my prices to $5 and $6 for a 3 inch clay baby.
This is the same price I was charging $20 years ago!! However, three older women commented that they didn't think they were worth $5.00 each. (true, people are that ignorant and rude)..99% of those that said anything were complimentary and nice.



I'm working on a few new things this week. Mostly pins to wear on jackets and coats. I also am trying out a new idea for personalized posters. I'll be posting those pictures soon. In the meantime, here are some things I've made recently and a picture of my display.

Polymer Clay Penguin Tutorial

For several years I've been making this cute little penguin on an ice cube. My design was published about 4 years ago in a craft magazine. I thought it would be fun to make a tutorial for it.

I used to get the ice cubes at a dollar store right around the corner. I haven't been able to find them there for awhile, but sometimes I luck out and get them at Michaels or Joanns. I haven't tried Hobby Lobby yet. Please let me know if there is anything unclear on the tutorial. I'm still trying to get the knack of movie maker! Thanks for stopping by. I'm slowly recuperating and anxious to blog more often. It's been a rough month, but I survived!