Free Cards Friday ~ Meaningful Gifts for Father's Day ~ Fatherhood Prints & Paintings

The other day I received an email reminder from a company who creates cute little photo books ~ they reminded me about Father's day (which is June 19) ~ so I jumped on the ball and created a little book for my hubby ~ of our trip to Maui (shhhh, don't tell him) :)

Well, the point is, the reminder was wonderful, and now I am completely sitting pretty knowing that I have a gift for Father's Day all finished. No more last minute head-scratching for me.

My husband and I both prefer "experiences" over gifts ~ but this one, I know, he will cherish.

This got me thinking, that I need to remind my community about Father's Day, and about the many, many fathers who have chosen KmBerggren paintings and prints over the years.

It is a nice feeling to have a meaningful gift all ready for the special day. Could you capture a special moment for him through an Archival frameable Print or a Ready-To-Hang Painting?

I have a special section of my shop devoted to Fatherhood.

Family is an ORIGINAL 8x10 Painting for $120
(a varnished deep canvas with painted edges and Ready To Hang!)


I went back to the book company and ordered 25 little books of KmBerggren paintings,
so I will have some of those to share in the near future. I can't wait to see them.

Morning (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Beautiful Love (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Love Flows Outward (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Gift Of Love (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Realize (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!



Don't forget the many paintings on the new website that you can choose to have a print created from. With over 350 paintings, my mind would boggle if I had them all listed as prints in the Online shop.

The Sleepers (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Like Minded (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!



Spoons (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!




Tuck (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Close Knit (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Three, Sleeping (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Tenderness (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Found (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Wanderlust (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Creation (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Let me know if you have any questions! GOOD FOR YOU, for thinking ahead :)

It's Free Cards Friday ~ Add your note or insight to this blog post (here at the blog or on the Facebook page) throughout the weekend and be in the running to win some cards ~ I'll choose the winner on Monday.

Have a great day,
Love & Sincerely, Katie

Free Cards Friday ~ Mother's Day Gift Packs ~ Available Now

The Mother's Day Gift Packs are here, with 2 options this year!

Mother’s Day Gift Pack ~ 12x12 (shown above)
• (2) 12x12 prints of your choice
• (2) 5x7 art cards (I’ll select, unless you would like to choose from the below link)
Value: $64.50
Mother’s Day Gift Pack Special: $48 (you save $16.50)

Find the 12x12 Gift Pack in the Online Shop

Mother’s Day Gift Pack ~ 8x10 (shown above)
• (2) 8x10 prints of your choice
• (2) 5x7 art cards (I’ll select, unless you would like to choose from the below link)
Value: $40.50
Mother’s Day Gift Pack Special: $28 (you save $12.50)

Find the 8x10 Gift Pack in the Online Shop

The blog post where you can see the available 5x7 art card selections.

It's Free Cards Friday ~ Add your note or insight to this blog post (here at the blog or on the Facebook page) throughout the weekend and be in the running to win some cards ~ I'll choose the winner on Monday.


Have a lovely weekend, Sincerely, Katie

Time Well Spent - a Christmas Eve release into The Forty Mini Collection

Well, it's a later-than-normal release, but right on time if you ask me! Amid the hustle and bustle of holidays, work sometimes comes last - and that's a good thing :)


I'm proud to present Time Well Spent - the newest painting in The Forty Minis Collection.

You can find Time Well Spent, as well as Music, Day Dream, and Wist, here.

Also, you can find them in the Online Etsy shop.

I wish you all a gloriously relaxing and warm, aware Holiday tomorrow - why not start it right now, of course, after the baking, wrapping, building and creating of gifts is all done!

Take a moment (or five or six) to be IN the moment this weekend - enjoy.

Now, that's a reminder to myself as well.

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Free Gift Wednesday - Happy Holidays!

Versus Free Cards Friday this week, I've decided to do Free Gift Wednesday in honor of Christmas.

Australian artist, Michelle Eaton has offered to gift one of the lovely charms from her Etsy shop.

Thus, comment on this blog post (on the Painting Motherhood Blog or on Facebook) between now and next Wednesday night. Next Thursday morning, I will announce the winner when I present next week's 10x10 for The Forty Mini Collection.


Here is Michelle's Etsy shop - so you can start getting excited.


(and, tomorrow's 10x10 will come in the afternoon vs the morning, by the way) :)

My family and I decided yesterday to leave for a quick and spontaneous, well-deserved vacation, so that's all you'll hear from me today!

Have a lovely day and a very Happy Holiday!

As with each day, I thank you for your continued support and generous kindness.

Love & Sincerely,
Katie

Free Gift Wednesday coming up! Free Cards Winner - Christmas Eve brings a new 10x10!

Happy Relaxing Holidays to all!

This evening I was blessed with chocolate, a good book, a massaging neck pillow and... what day is it anyway?!
It was wonderful :)

Instead of Free Cards Friday this week, I'm going to do Free Gift Wednesday with the gift being a lovely charm from the Etsy shop of artist Michelle Eaton.



Comment on Wednesday's Free Gift Blog Post to be in the running. I'll choose the winner the following Thursday when I release that week's 10x10 painting. Sound good? :)

Here is Michelle's Etsy shop - so you can start getting excited.

Art Pendant © Michelle Eaton. 2009.

And yes, Christmas Eve will bring a new 10x10 painting ~ Stay tuned, it is called Time Well Spent and I love it.

The Free Cards Winner for last week is Jessica - email me and we'll connect for shipping. Thanks for playing!

Have a beautiful Tuesday ~ Love & Sincerely, Katie

Holiday Centerpieces with Toddlers!

We went to The Uncommon Gift ~ such an inspirational shop in Camas, WA ~ where my little one's eyes lit on some pretty candy centerpieces that Carrie, the owner, had created.

On our way to the grocery store, it was all he could talk about. He bounced around in glee while we picked out our supplies.

We picked brother up at school and while I put groceries away he proceeded to open each and every type of candy and spread them all around in piles! They then created to their hearts' content and here is the result.

Voila! Lovely and sweet (literally) child-made centerpieces!

I've already threatened them about sneaking pieces throughout the holiday season - we are a pretty much candy-free home, so these were utterly delightful to make and sample!

Happy inspirational days to you! I MUST go vacuum now!

Love & Sincerely, Katie