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Here is How You Can Help Every Man You Love.

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It’s November and that means it’s Movember!

What’s Movember?

It’s the men’s health awareness month and it’s when it’s time to “grow a mo!”

The mustache is always cool but November makes this sporting this facial hair the king of all coolness this month. Why? The mustache reminds all the men we care about that it is fully important to take care of their mental and physical health.

In honor of Movember, I have created a La Moustache art print and will make a donation at the end of November to the Movember Charity.



Now go pick up this La Moustache print at INPRNT. Gift this print to all the important men in your life to remind them, well past November, to care for themselves inside and out.

Sending you lots of bushy moustache hugs, friends.


Here Are The Last Few Moments For Free Shipping!

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Just popping in to say hello and let you know…

There is FREE Shipping Worldwide on orders over 35 USD through today (Nov 1st) from INPRNT!

Nope, no promotional code needed!

Just click on any image and head over to INPRNT. Take a look at all the amazing artists, do a little early holiday shopping for your loved ones or yourself.

You can buy art prints and greeting cards for everyone on your holiday list.

Sending you lots of pre-holiday wishes friends! //


Here Is A Tiny Treat That Will Make Your Halloween Sweet!

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Happy Halloween!

Just a quick message to give you a sweet treat.

If you need new to freshen up your home office or get a jump on some early holiday gifts, this weekend only, you can get FREE worldwide shipping on orders over 35 USD now through Nov. 1 at InPrnt.

Yes, FREE worldwide shipping on orders over 35 USD now through Nov. 1 at InPrnt!

That means you can buy some lovely art prints and art cards for everyone on your holiday list and yourself!

Enjoy shopping, Happy Halloween and stay happy and healthy friends!//



Here is How to Send the Perfect Holiday Greeting.

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This time of year, we look for creative ways to tell loved ones they mean SO much to us. Maybe we scour the internet for the perfect gift or try to find something expensive to show how much we care.

However, the simplest way to communicate our appreciation is almost always through a thoughtful and well-written greeting card. Whether it’s the proverbial family photo or a delightful wintery card like this one, Snowy Evening, these darling tokens of our appreciation make the recipient feel genuinely important and remembered.

When the holiday greeting card sweeps into our mailbox, we can’t help but think of all the good times and great memories we all have throughout the year!

However, sitting down to write cards can be time-consuming and intimidating.

Here are 3 easy steps to create a thoughtful and delightful greeting:

1) First, start with a personal and heartfelt introduction. Check out, “20 Ways To Start Off A Greeting Card.” from Postable. This sets the tone for the rest of the note.

2) Make the message thoughtful and specific. American Greetings has some wonderful and short ways to bring meaning to our message “What To Write In A Christmas Card.” American Greetings also has great examples of non-religious holiday messaging. I especially love “Wishing you whatever jingles your bells!”

3) The sign-off message on a card makes the greeting concrete. Try these “55 Ways To Sign Off On A Greeting Card.”

Well, friends, let’s get writing our messages and more importantly making our friends and family feel special! //

When The Most Wonderful Time Of Year Brings Creative Joy.

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Remember me? It’s been way too long. We haven’t talked in a very long time.

Your inbox probably missed me. Your imagination most likely formulated a few thoughts on where I have been…

Did you think I took a long romantic wind-swept vacation on the Adriatic Sea?

That sounds relaxing and lovely but no. I’m still here.

Did you imagine I dropped everything to start my next career as a sequined clad lounge singer?

Ooh-la-la! Nope, unfortunatly, I’m allergic to microphones.

Did you guess, I applied to a prestigious Ivy League university to start my new life as a top criminal lawyer?

I don’t have a witty retort for this one.

Or maybe you thought I stopped creating because it was too hard?

Nope, not even close!

You are going to be blown away when I bring you the most delightful, delicious and darn-it adorable creative projects in your inbox this holiday.

Because let’s face it, everyone needs help around the holidays and frankly, a dash of joy!

So, stay tuned and friends and let’s get creating…together! //

NovemberAndra Weberholiday, art, cards
Here Is How To Feel Good And Wonderful Today.
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It’s been a while since something novel popped in your inbox.

Did you miss the creative inspiration and sometimes wild ideas?

Yes, of course you did!

And so did I.

The good news is I wasn’t taking a long, luxurious vacation or contemplating a depressing break-up from all our creative work.

For the past few months, there has been a not-so-secret project in the works. It’s something especially developed just for all of you readers and creators. A ton of hard work and time has been stuffed into creating and developing something…for all of YOU!

However, before the big reveal happens, I just want to say “Hello,” because greeting someone can make everyone’s day.

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So, try looking someone in the eyes today and say “Hi, Hello, Hey!” in any language and watch the day become wonderful.

Until soon creative friends! //

Here Is How To Make Your Birthday Last Forever.
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We travel around the sun once a year and the trip ends with only one day celebrate. However, the stars in the sky say something different.

The stars say we can celebrate forever and through the Zodiac, we never need to stop celebrating what makes each of us unique. 

My birthday month is over, but these two Taurus prints from Society 6  are going up on my office wall. They will remind me that we come from the stars and we should shoot for the stars. 

Check back soon as more Zodiac prints are coming to Society 6 including two-sided Gemini!

Until soon friends and birthday buddies.

Day 213 - Easy Art.

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Good day everyone. Yes! It's Saturday and it's a great time to make some art. Yes! Everyone can make art. Everyone! I'm going to hop right into todays project with a fast, fun and physical way to create easy art on this summer Saturday.

You will need a straw or two as this project is fun to do with a friend. Thick paper like watercolor, printmaking paper or card stock paper. Liquid watercolors {affiliate link} or food coloring will also be needed. That's it! Well, and maybe a place to let the paint fly and an apron might also help the process.

The history of making art by blowing pigment around dates back a long time. In fact, the earliest forms of art have been found in Spain, France and Indonesia and date back 32,000 - 40,000 years. You can read more about cave paintings and the history of blowing art via Live Science: "The Worlds Oldest Cave Art."

Now take a look at this video and watch how to create some super cool artwork of your own.

I hope you enjoyed the history lesson and enjoy making easy art today. See you tomorrow summer artists!

 

JulyAndra Weberart, yet