Thoughtful Gifts to Serve A Purpose

This season fills my mind with thoughts of how I can buy less & buy smarter. Thinking quality over quantity ~ I remember the value of giving one or two small thoughtful gifts vs. gifts that strive to impress (do expensive gifts really show our love? I think not.)

It's even better when those thoughtful gifts serve a purpose, or fill a need.I've paired my personal philosophy with my art to offer easy ways to achieve several thoughtful gifts in one package (and save $).

And these thoughtful gifts DO serve a purpose ~ if you need proof
read what people are saying in regard to theKmBerggren prints & paintings
they have in their homes.
and here are some more.

Holiday Gift Packs
are now available in the Online Shop in 3 sizes: $39, $59, $89

(guaranteed to cross at least 2 people off your list, but available only through December 5, or while supplies last)

Holiday Gift Pack – 12x12 (shown above)
•3 Archival 12x12 prints of your choice
•1 Glass Charm
•2 5x7 Cards
$89 ~ a $108.50 value!
now available in the Online Shop




Holiday Gift Pack – 8x10
•3 Archival 8x10 prints of your choice
•1 Glass Charm
•2 5x7 Cards
$59 ~ a $72.50 value!
now available in the Online Shop

Holiday Gift Pack – Mini (shown above)
•1 Archival 12x12 prints of your choice
•1 Glass Charm
•2 5x7 Cards
$39 ~ a $50.50 value!
now available in the Online Shop

When I'm asked to buy with motivation of guilt and claims of products improving lives, I rebel and run. The whole sell-sell process drives me batty. Does this go against being an artist who creates from-the-heart artwork to share?
It doesn't.
I support, and my business accepts, heart-initiated purchases. Especially handmade, especially local, and especially from someone you know, like and trust.



Wishing you a day full of Possibilities
~Love & Sincerely, Katie



Painting Motherhood, Please share this link with your motherhood-loving friends.

Sun Beam & Angie's kind words ~ Free Cards Winner

Sun Beam ©2009. Katie m. Berggren
Acrylic on Canvas, 20x16"


"Thank you Katie! I LOVE the feelings that stir up inside me when I see Sun Beam. My little one is 13 months now and growing so fast. Your work will help to capture our mama and baby moments. Sun Beam looks just like my son and I too. I just love it! I have a perfect place for it! Knowing the painting came from another passionate mama also means a lot to me. I love filling my home with art that connects me with others. Thank you for sharing your passion!"

~Angie, Colorado~ (thank you Angie!)

12x12, 13x19 and 8x10 Archival Prints of Sun Beam are available in the Online Shop

The Free Cards Winner for last week is Lu! Thank you for playing!

Have a great week,

Love & Sincerely, Katie

2 New Videos ~ Amy's Lovely Words ~ Free Cards Winner

A smattering for you today!
Enjoy!

Finishing Up Three Souls

Process of Undiluted ~ Part 1

Amy's Lovely Words

"Katie -- We received the painting today (Beyond Expectations, above) and words cannot describe what I felt when I opened the box. I have just been blown away this entire time by this painting, but it is even more impressive in person! You captured our relationship and my feelings perfectly. Our nursing relationship is "beyond expectations" and so is this painting! It is exactly what I was hoping for when I commissioned the painting. Thank you so so much!! You are a truly talented artist and a joy to work with!"

Amy in Texas

The Free Cards Winner for last week is Toni, thank you all for playing!

Have a GREAT week!

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