An Opportunity to Pay It Forward ~ New Square Charms

“Great acts are made up of small deeds.” - Lao Tzu

I recently experienced some kindness from someone who discovered my paintings and decided to help get them out to more families ~ someone I had never met ~ her response to my offer to send her something as a gift for her kindness ~ was for me to Pay It Forward ~ so I am, and I am asking you to do the same. You can learn more about the kindness I received and an offer for you, here.

I like Paying It Forward, and I am seriously contemplating making this a regular part of my blog (thank you Jae, for your inspiration). There is so much kindness that needs doing and so many souls who'd soar with a spark of connection from a stranger. I love connection, and I seek connection from strangers.

So here is my challenge for you: If you should be the soul who wins the Free Archival 12x12 Print that I am offering, how would YOU then Pay It Forward ~ and spread your kindness? Learn more here.

I have new 1x1" Charms. I liked the 1x2" Pendants so much, that I decided to change over the charms as well, to the vintage bronze trays.

you can find a few of these in the Online Shop with the 1x2 Glass Pendants.

And don't forget:

The Mother's Day Gift Packs are here

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 Gift Packs in the Online Shop

Have a wonderful week's middle,

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Brand New Glass Charms ~ Tiny Moments To Take Along!

I'm happy to introduce to you: brand new Art Charms ~ Tiny Moments To Take Along...

These are the Art Charms born from the previously conceived idea, but reinvented in GLASS!

Mini images of original paintings, adhered to smooth lozenges of glass ~ painted in shimmery gold, then glazed for a glass-like appearance, protective seal and durability.

Finished with a Stainless-Steel plated bail ~

they are ready for the strand, chain, hemp, cord of your choosing.

They are gorgeous, shiny, shimmery and smooth.

Lovely, and each is hand-crafted, by me!

They aren't perfectly waterproof, so you'll want to be on the safe side with water, baths, hottubs and of course due to their yummy smoothness, we'll want to keep them away from young children and babies.

These Glass Art Charms are now available at The Uncommon Gift in Camas Washington as well as a couple available in the Etsy Shop at http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com/

Let me know what you think of them!

Believe (above) is also now on display at The Uncommon Gift in Camas Washington!

The Free Cards Friday winner for last week is Aleisha! Thanks for playing!

Love & Sincerely,

Katie

Art Charms - Tiny Moments To Take Along! Released on Wednesday!

Introducing: Art Charms - Tiny Moments To Take Along!

Art Charms are created using reclaimed Scrabble® game tiles and are approximately ¾” square.


They are sealed (water resistant but not waterproof!) and finished with a high gloss, glass-like, non-toxic sealant and a Sterling Silver plated bail.


The letter on the back of your charm will be a surprise!


Due to the fact that these little charms are handmade by me ~ each one is unique & may vary slightly in color or design. They’ll look lovely as they dangle from hemp, wire, chain, beads, pins or bracelets - you choose where to hang your new Tiny Moment.


Please take great care around babies and young children, these are smooth and tempting, so let's keep the babes safe!


See the available Art Charms here - several more will be added to
the shop early in the week!


Here are some sweet words from a wonderful new collector:

I love your art for the motherly feel. I have a 6 year old boy and a 2 year old girl and a loving husband ~ and my kids have big green eyes and your work really captures that cheeky, cute sweet side to being a mum with that loving, nurturing feeling sprinkled on top! ~J.P., Australia

Thank You Jasmin!

Have a wonderful weekend all!

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Two New 8x8s Released on Thursday - Free Cards Friday!

This is the last weekend of Summer vacation for us - I hope you had a relaxing and purposeful Summer!

It's Free Cards Friday! (Comment on this post here at the blog) or on my Facebook page


Two New 8x8 Paintings have just been added to the - 85 8x8s for $85 Collection


This week's 8x8 paintings:

In Common (left) ~ ... one day we realize that our children have taken on many of our interests, our sensitivities, our judgments, tendencies and attitudes. This becomes a wonderful opportunity to lead by example...


Love Story ~ ... wrapped up in a moment between outfits...


Also! A new product has entered the online store: Art Charms, Tiny Moments to Take Along!


See the Art Charms on Etsy here - where you may also see the 8x8s while they last!


UPCOMING EVENT! - Sixth Street Gallery Featured Artist Showing Opening Reception: Friday, September 4, 5-9pm Vancouver, Washington. Featuring live music by Jen Deale, Hors d'oeuvres, and more!


I wish you an inspired weekend, thank you for your time.

Love & Sincerely, Katie