My Oomilloe Novelty Bath Sponge

Check out my latest range of novelty handmade gifts - new Oomilloe Bath Sponges

Measuring 16 x 10 cm, each one is individually handmade. They are filled with sponge and covered in bold design towelling fabric. Ideal for use in the bath or shower and are fully machine washable.

A great novelty gift. Check out the full range in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/deejavuart?section_id=11741838

Etsy Shop Widget

Check out this nice little widget I have discovered . . . . it can be created in a few easy steps and allows you to feature your Etsy shop or Treasury list on Blogger, Typepad, Tumblr, self-hosted Wordpress blogs, or your own website.

Here is the link to craftcult.com - try it out:  http://www.craftcult.com/shop_widget.php?u= 

All you have to do is enter your shop name, pick a style and what you want to be featured and then copy and paste the created html code into your site.

You even have a choice of themes, take a look at my Etsy shop widget below and give it a go yourself . . .

OMG Oomilloes

That's right Oomilloes (ooo-mill-ooo) - I realised that I have not shared on my blog my handmade toy collection. They came about while making some of my handcrafted cushions, having a multitude of fabric scraps and padding left over I decided to create some mini pillow toys, and so Oomilloes were born.

They started out as just small pillows, the linking rings were a later, and popular addition. Measuring approximately 7 inches x 4 inches (18 x 10cm), your Oomilloe has a removable washable cover and polyester filled cushion pad, each comes with a colourful safe plastic linking ring so that your new friend can hang around with you wherever you go

Each Oomilloe is unique with their own special character, they are individually handmade so no two are the same. Check out the current range for sale in my Etsy Store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/deejavuart?section_id=11741838

And coming soon will be a range of Oomillow keyrings and bath toys . . . watch this space :0)

 

Japanese Kokeshi Doll Greetings Cards from Original Artwork

Time seems to have run away from me lately and I can't believe that I have been away from my blog for a week. I am looking to get some of my new artwork created into greetings cards and have spent time playing with photographs and sizes and trying to decide which would work well. It made me think about sharing my current range of cards reproduced from four of my favourite Kokeshi doll canvasses.

 My Kokeshi Doll Cards are large 8x6 inch (A5) cards printed onto thick 330 micron semi-gloss Trucard. I had them printed with a white border with no wording or graphics added to the front so that they can be made into prints for framing if desired.

They are currently for sale in my Etsy shop either individually, in packs of two, or a value pack of all four cards.

Here is the link if you would like to check out the entire range: http://www.etsy.com/shop/deejavuart?section_id=11708557

If you would like to take a look at the original artwork it can be viewed in the gallery on my website: www.deejavu.co.uk

Happy Face Kokeshi Artwork

I have recently put up for sale two Kokeshi paintings based on the traditional wooden Japanese Kokeshi dolls pictured above - aren't they adorable. I have owned these dolls for many years and produced the paintings to hang on my own living room wall. I named them Happy Face not only because the dolls are happy but because everyone that sees them loves them so much, and you just can't help but smile when you see them.

However, as any artist knows it is not long before the house is overrun with canvasses, so now is the time for a change and I hope that the artworks can bring a smile to someone else.

Each painting measure 50 x 50 cm (20 x 20 inch), and is painted in acrylic on 4 cm deep box canvas (canvas stretched over a wooden frame). The edges of the canvas have been painted black and they have been sealed with a satin varnish for protection so there is no need to frame, they can be hung just as they are.

If you want to take a look at them in more detail they are currently for sale in my gallery at ArtGallery online: http://www.artgallery.co.uk/artist/dee_summers
where you can test them out with the nifty ArtGallery app that allows you to try out any painting in a number of recreated room settings that you can alter to fit the colour scheme of you own home - its fun, give it a try.

Facebook Art Communities

I have found some great Artist community pages on Facebook recently where you can upload your own artwork and also check out some of the fabulous talent that is around.

This is not a definitive list and I am sure there are many more pages worth a mention that I haven't yet found, but I thought I would share these with you (in no particular order):

Crafty Folk: http://www.facebook.com/craftyfolk?ref=pb

Art Knows No Bounds: http://www.facebook.com/ArtKnowsNoBounds?ref=pb

Art on Earth: http://www.facebook.com/ArtonPlanetEarth?ref=pb

For the Love of Art: http://www.facebook.com/ForTheLoveOfArtAndArtists?ref=pb

Artcore: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Artcore/329341700436036?ref=pb

All About ART: http://www.facebook.com/pages/All-about-ART/166274586743958?ref=pb

Connecting with Other Creative Souls: http://www.facebook.com/CwOCS?ref=pb

Painting Colors: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Painting-Colors/312853822082711?ref=pb

Fans of Art & Writing: http://www.facebook.com/BlakeHuxley?ref=pb 


If you are an artist who wants to get their work noticed I really recommend taking part, but don't forget to also share some of the other great work that is being advertised. Times are hard for many artists but if we all took the time to share the work of just one other artist, just imagine the amount of people that could be reached.

If you are also interested in following some great artists on Facebook, I am always looking out for new pages and adding new likes to my own page. Have a look at my list of 'likes' and follow, follow,  follow: http://www.facebook.com/DeejavuArtandDesign

Have fun sharing :0)