Noteworthy Crafts: Note Cards, Art and More!

Card Of The Day!

2011-12-13T11:02:00.003-06:00

I used ink, watercolors, acrylics and glitter on a vintage book page for the original image. A reproduction is mounted on 80 lb red card stock. You can find this card in my Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

My Cards Are Featured OnThe Etsy Greetings Blog Today!

2011-10-13T17:24:00.000-05:00

EtsyGreetings Handmade Cards: Set of Six Breast Cancer Awareness Note Cards: From Betty at Art by Betty Refour . Sells for $15.00. Click on the image to be taken to the shop!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Card Of The Day!

2011-10-06T04:54:00.003-05:00

The image for this card was done using markers on paper. You can find it for sale in my Etsy shop.

Please do all that you can this month and every month to help in the fight against Breast Cancer.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card of The Day!: Breast Cancer Awareness Greeting Card from Zazzle.com

2011-10-05T04:42:00.000-05:00

Breast Cancer Awareness Greeting Card from Zazzle.com

Shameless Self Promotion Sunday: Ain't No Shame To Their Game!

2011-10-02T07:38:00.000-05:00

Shameless Self Promotion Sunday: Ain't No Shame To Their Game!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Card Of The Day!

2011-10-01T05:29:00.005-05:00

Yesterday was not a really good day for me. Well, I take that back. I had a bad 20 minutes or so. I was in the drug store and got ready to check out and noticed the cashiers name was the same as my grammies and It brought tears to my eyes. She asked if I was ok and I was but I told her about my grandmother.

Her name was Elsile. I have only run into a couple of people with that name but I thought, "how ironic that I run into someone today." The day before the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month. "It must be some sort of sign," I thought.

Well I hope that she was letting me know that I am doing the right thing by raising awareness of Breast Cancer in her honor. She lost her battle on August 24, 1986.

You can find this card for sale in my Etsy shop or in my eBay Store with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Cancer initiatives.

Please do all you can this month and every month to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day!

2011-09-30T05:51:00.004-05:00

The image for this card was created with pastels on paper. A reproduction is mounted on 80 lb recycled card stock. Cards are A2 size, 5 1/2 x 4 1 /4 and blank inside for your own personal message. You can find it for sale in my Etsy shop with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Cancer initiatives.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day!

2011-09-29T04:57:00.003-05:00

The artwork for this card was created by my sister Rose who has autism. She used markers on paper. The original image is affixed to 80 lb tan card stock. It's blank inside for your own personal message. What better way to brighten someones day than to send an original art card that they can frame and cherish always.

You can find this card for sale in Roses' Etsy shop with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Autism awareness.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day!

2011-09-28T05:05:00.003-05:00

Sometimes you've just got to "Spread Your Wings and Fly!"

The image for this card was created from ink, paint and vintage paper. A reproduction is mounted on 80 lb recycled card stock.

You can find this card for sale in my Etsy shop with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society.

What will you do today? Will you take the initiative to make necessary changes in your life? Will you spread your wings? I'd love to hear about it.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day!

2011-09-27T04:36:00.005-05:00

Fall is my favorite time of year! The temperature is just right and I love the color of the leaves. When I'm out and about I often pick up leaves and bring them home. I know that sounds crazy because there are plenty to pick up in my own driveway but I never seem to select those.

For this card I took three of those coveted leaves and scanned them. Then I added some filters in Photoshop. You can find this card for sale in my Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day!

2011-09-26T17:46:00.004-05:00

I didn't start making Ovarian Cancer Awareness cards until a few years ago. A survivor contacted me and asked me "Why does everyone create beautiful cards for Breast Cancer Awareness but never for Ovarian Cancer. Why don't you or anyone else create cards for Ovarian Cancer Awareness?"

I had never thought of it before. My life has been touched by Breast Cancer but not Ovarian Cancer so it never really occurred to me that I should create cards promoting Ovarian Cancer Awareness. She asked me to design cards and this is one of the cards I came up with. I ended up selling about 300 cards to a survivors group that she was a member of.

It's Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month so I'm asking all the women out there to please do all that you can to make yourself and those you care about aware of the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer.

You can find this card for sale in my Etsy shop with a portion of the proceeds being donated to support cancer awareness.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

THE ETSY TIMES: MEET ETSY SELLERS AND SISTERS BETTY AND ROSE REFOU...

2011-03-30T09:15:00.000-05:00

THE ETSY TIMES: MEET ETSY SELLERS AND SISTERS BETTY AND ROSE REFOU...: "Betty Refour is a contemporary abstract artist and caregiver to her sister Rose, who is also an artist, and who is autistic. This artistic ..."

Happy Easter!

2010-04-04T09:01:00.004-05:00

Rose did this image for our Easter cards which I hate to say are still sitting on my desk. She used markers, ink, and acrylics.

Happy Easter everyone! Have a great day, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day - Autism Awareness Month

2010-04-01T10:37:00.003-05:00

During April we will feature cards by artists with autism or cards promoting autism awareness. The image for this card was created by my sister Rose. You can find it for sale on Etsy. Visit my art blog all month to find original art by artists with autism. http://artbybettyrefour.blogspot.com.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2010-01-12T13:12:00.004-06:00

Need Valentines Day Cards? Visit us in our card shop or in our art shop on etsy. Also visit our website.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2009-12-23T10:03:00.003-06:00

The original image was created using primacolor markers on yellow card stock. The image is titled "Peace on Earth" and that is what I'm wishing for this Holiday Season. You can find this card for sale in our Etsy shop.

We'd like to with everyone a safe and happy holiday. Thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2009-12-11T13:27:00.004-06:00

The image for this card is a reproduction of a painting I did, Untitled #121. When I first started painting I didn't like to title my paintings, as a matter of fact...I still don't!

You can find this card for sale in our Etsy shop or on our website. Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2009-12-10T12:10:00.003-06:00

Temperatures here have been in the teens. While I'm not a fan of cold weather, I am a fan of coffee. I used pastels on a page from a vintage textbook to create this image. A reproduction is mounted on rust card stock. You can find it for sale in our Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2009-12-09T13:52:00.003-06:00

The image for this card is a reproduction of the second painting I ever did. I was off work recovering from a back injury and decided to start painting as a form of therapy. You can find this card on our website or in our Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2009-12-08T11:04:00.005-06:00

After 10 years of painting I took a painting class a few years. We did an exercise where we were given three pieces of paper, one each of grey, white and black. We were instructed to make collages out of the paper and then the class had to vote on which of our collages they liked best. The collage getting the most votes was the one we were instructed to paint. I however cannot see only black, white and grey so this is what I came up with. A reproduction is mounted on green card stock. You can find it for sale in our Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2009-12-05T14:02:00.003-06:00

The image for this card was created by my sister Rose. She used prismacolor markers and ink to create this artwork. A reproduction was mounted on red cardstock. You can find it for sale in our Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2009-12-03T12:30:00.005-06:00

The artwork for this card was done by my sister Rose. Rose has autism and will often use art to express herself. You can find it for sale in our Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2009-07-25T10:18:00.002-05:00

This card features an image of a painting I did titled GY3. You can find it for sale in our Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by

Weekend To End Breast Cancer

2009-02-28T20:43:00.001-06:00

I have donated a set of six cards to be auctioned to support The Weekend To End Breast Cancer. Bidding starts at $5.00 and all proceeds benefit the BC Cancer Foundation. Take a look here and please bid to support this worthy cause.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2009-01-14T15:11:00.004-06:00

The image for this card was created from a drawing I did using pastels. This would be great for Valentine's Day or anytime you want to send a note to your sweetheart.

You can find it on our website or in our Etsy shop. Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2009-01-12T10:17:00.004-06:00

A great card for Valentine's Day for a man or women. The original drawing was done using markers on paper. You can find it for sale in our Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2009-01-09T07:59:00.006-06:00

Do you need Valentine's Day Cards? Well you've come to the right place. Stop by our website where all cards are 20% off on purchase of $10.00 or more plus Free Shipping. 20% discount will be calculated automatically and to get Free Shipping enter Free Shipping in the voucher field in your shopping cart. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2008-12-20T15:27:00.003-06:00

This card was created from a reproduction of a painting I did titled Dreamweaver. You can find it in our Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for topping by.

After Thanksgiving Sale

2008-11-28T10:50:00.003-06:00

Get 20% Off on orders of $10.00 or more plus FREE Shipping. 20% will automatically be deducted at check out just enter "free shipping" in the voucher field to get Free shipping. Be sure and contact us with questions. 20% offer ends Monday December 1, 2008 at Midnight CDT. Free shipping discount will remain in effect until Midnight December 31, 2008.

Start shopping now.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2008-11-16T14:51:00.004-06:00

I was on an airplane early one morning and this is what the sky looked like. You can find this card on our website or in our Etsy shop. Be sure and visit the Sale page on our website to find out how to get Free Shipping.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

We're Having A Sale

2008-11-15T16:46:00.002-06:00

From now until Midnight CDT we are having a sale in our Etsy shop. Take 15% off all orders Excluding shipping. Take a look here. Plus take 15% off on orders from Art by Betty Refour.

Have a great evening, thanks for stopping by.

Item Of The Day

2008-10-29T17:42:00.001-05:00

I made this using vintage caramel colored beads and turquoise nuggets. You can find it in our Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Item Of The Day

2008-10-22T08:44:00.004-05:00

We now have an Etsy shop for Noteworthy Crafts! I have a shop for my art, Art by Betty Refour that included items from the Noteworthy Crafts line but we had several people tell us it confused them. The new shop is still under construction but at some point we will have most of the cards there as well as the jewelry. And for those of you that have asked, we plan to bring back some of the body products as well as the candles. So stay tuned!

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2008-10-15T11:43:00.004-05:00

Most people wake up with coffee but for whatever reason coffee does not have that effect on me. I am the only person I know that coffee makes me sleepy. My mom teased me about it all the time especially when I moved back home during her illness. I would wake up and make coffee and she would say "Remember I have a Dr's. appointment, please don't drink any coffee." I like to drink it during the cooler months when I'm getting ready for bed or in the morning. It warms me up. I'm curious as to what effect coffee has on others. What has your experience been?

The original image was done using pastels on paper. It is available here. Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2008-10-14T14:05:00.005-05:00

Another card featuring art by my sister Rose, an artist with Autism. You can find it on Etsy.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2008-10-10T12:02:00.004-05:00

You can find this card in on our website or in my Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2008-10-09T11:48:00.002-05:00

Show your support of Breast Cancer Awareness or send a note of encouragement with this note card. You can find this card on our website on in my Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day - Autism Awareness

2008-10-02T05:47:00.001-05:00

Rose drew the ovals and colored them with crayons. I added the background with oil pastels. You can find this card in my Etsy shop. Also check out our Zazzle shop for mugs and t-shirts with this image.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2008-10-01T08:02:00.004-05:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please do all you can to spread awareness. You can find this card in my Etsy shop.

Have a great everybody, thanks for stopping by.

The Lamp - Autism Awareness Note Card

2008-09-30T10:38:00.003-05:00

The image for this card was created by my sister Rose. She drew the lamp and colored it with crayons and I added the background with oil pastels. Rose has autism so a portion of the proceeds will be donated to support Autism initiatives. This card is available for sale in my Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Bloggy Giveaway - Pick Your Own Prize

2008-04-21T08:36:00.003-05:00

We're participating in the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival again! Please visit my other blog for all the details.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Autism Awareness Card Of The Day

2008-04-05T07:48:00.001-05:00

The artwork for this card was done by my sister Rose who has autism. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Autism Society of America.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Autism Awareness - Card Of The Day

2008-04-04T09:37:00.004-05:00

I am a 29 year old mother of 2. Ethan 6 was diagnosed with high functioning autism 5 months ago. Ryann, my daughter, is 4, and is a ray of sunshine. She is a constant companion for her brother. My husband is an Active Duty Navy Submariner, and we have been married for 9 years, and together since I was 16.

Up until mid February, I was a working career woman, and between the diagnosis and upcoming therapy appointments, my husbands vast deployments this year, and needing to give my daughter more hugs and kisses, I decided to leave my career as a retail inventory planner to stay home. I have always dreamt of growing my own craft business, but never had time. I knew by staying home, and dealing with our complex issues, I needed to keep something in my life for me. That is "Bubba & Rye", my craft business.

Thanks Deb! To visit her Etsy shop click here.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Art For The Day - Juli Krasinski

2008-04-02T12:47:00.003-05:00

©Juli Krasinski - The Beat of My Heart

I’ve been on my own since I was 13 years old. I’m a self taught artist, grow my own herbs and veggies, practice yoga and take in stray cats. I’ve been a single Mom for the last 9 years and am blessed beyond measure to have my son.

Let’s see, what else ... Oh yes, I also happen to have aspergers.

I won’t pretend for a second that it’s easy but, when compared with many other things, I count myself lucky. I think it is impossible to explain to anyone who doesn’t live it but ... it’s kind of like trying to go up the UP escalator and there’s a huge crowd all scrambling to get down it and you’re in their way. You see, I’ve never thought there was anything "wrong" with me. I’m just different. Very different in many ways but still, just different.

Sometimes I lose my mojo and get depressed that I can’t fit in or be like everyone else but then I find it again and remember that different is a very good thing to be.

Thanks Juli! You can visit her Etsy shop here.

Have a great day everybody thanks for stopping by.

April Is Autism Awareness Month

2008-04-01T07:36:00.003-05:00

My name is Emily, and handmade greeting cards are my favorite hobby. I love to make one-of-a-kind cards for the special people in your life! I also make invitations, bookmarks, gift tags, and altered notebooks upon request. My etsy shop is Cards by Emily.

During April I will once again show items that support Autism Awareness. I hope that not only will you stop by but that you will do everything you can to spread awareness.

Thanks Emily for allowing me to show your cards. Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Etsy Artists of Color Scavenger Hunt

2008-03-27T10:29:00.000-05:00

Come play this week to win a basket with wonderful handcrafted items in a variety of media. Discover some great new artists and have fun along the way! You must be an Etsy member to win, both buyers and sellers are welcome! No purchase is necessary to win. Members of the Artists of Color Team are not eligible to win. You can find more details on the team blog at http://eaoc.blogspot.com/

How to play?

Visit each of the participating EAOC shops below and look through the pictures in their shop listings (recent sold items included). Some shops will contain one picture of a "letter" hiding in one of their shop listings. Search through the participating shops and jot down the "letter" and the name of the shop you have found the letter in.

After you have found all of the letters (15 total), then unscramble them to complete a word. When you think you have solved the puzzle, please convo Calidora at http://callidora.etsy.com/ with your entry and your name, if you are correct your name will go into a drawing to win the prize basket. (Only one entry per member.)

Contest ends at 12 midnight EST, March 31st. All correct entries will be entered into a drawing and the winner will be selected at random and announced on Tuesday, April 1st. The lucky winner will be contacted by ‘convo’ on Etsy and the results will be posted in the forums and on our team blog.

Good Luck!

List of participating shops:

http://mosaicsbyah.etsy.com/
http://brefour.etsy.com/
http://wsirarts.etsy.com/
http://ayanacreations.etsy.com/
http://theivorymagnolia.etsy.com/
http://satindollco.etsy.com/
http://jamilary.etsy.com/
http://lamarlynch.etsy.com/
http://marciapalmer.etsy.com/
http://springcartdesigns.etsy.com/
http://origamicentral.etsy.com/
http://bklynmomos.etsy.com/
http://callidora.etsy.com/
http://thehandoffatima.etsy.com/
http://tyramade.etsy.com/
http://reign.etsy.com/
http://urbanknit.etsy.com/
http://gingerlime.etsy.com/
http://feille.etsy.com/
http://stormeejean.etsy.com/
http://anaaya.etsy.com/
http://raghousenternational.etsy.com/
http://liviastreasures.etsy.com/
http://cassowaryjewelry.etsy.com/
http://africanfashions.etsy.com/
http://beadsinthebelfry.etsy.com/
http://ladiestheytalkabout.etsy.com/
http://precioust.etsy.com/
http://soleilrouge.etsy.com/
http://hilari.etsy.com/
http://takeyceart.etsy.com/
http://marcuskwame.etsy.com/

Happy Easter

2008-03-23T09:55:00.000-05:00

(C)Rose Refour - Easter Eggs - Ink and crayons on paper

Happy Easter everybody.

Are You A Card Designer?

2008-03-12T08:50:00.003-05:00

If so then we'd like to hear from you. We are looking for designers that have Autism Awareness Cards that they would like to have featured on our blog during April which is Autism Awareness Month.

You may contact us by email with a short description of yourself and your craft along with a link to the item you would like featured. We'll let you know if you are selected.

This card was designed by my sister Rose an artist with Autism. You can find it here.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Free Worldwide Shipping on Original Art

2008-03-03T07:47:00.001-06:00

(c)Betty Refour - Confined - Acrylic on Canvas 8 x 10

Stop by my Etsy shop today for Mad Monday. All paintings purchased today will be shipped Free Worldwide. Come and take a look.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Etsy for Autism

2008-02-25T11:04:00.001-06:00

Stop by the Etsy for Autism blog where we feature items from the Etsy for Autism Street Team.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

An Article About Me

2008-02-18T17:59:00.001-06:00

Take a look at this article about me that was included in the eBay Giving Works Newsletter.

Thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2008-02-02T10:52:00.000-06:00

This would be great for Valentine's Day. You can find it here.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2008-01-24T14:37:00.001-06:00

The original image was done using acrylics on canvas. You can find this card here.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Art For The Day

2008-01-15T16:46:00.000-06:00

These are some earrings that I made. They're available for sale on eBay.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2008-01-13T10:06:00.001-06:00

The image for this card was created by my sister Rose, an artist with autism. It has not yet been added to Noteworthy Crafts but you can purchase it from my Etsy shop. I am a member of the Etsy for Autism Street Team comprised of a group of artists and crafters that sell items supporting autism awareness.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2008-01-09T10:37:00.000-06:00

I know the dust has barely settled on the holidays but you're going to need Valentine's Day Cards right?

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2008-01-06T18:20:00.000-06:00

The artwork for this card was done using markers on paper. It was printed on photo paper and mounted to the red card stock. It's A2 size (4 1/4 x 5 1/2). It has not yet been added to our website but you can find it in my etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Happy Holidays

2007-12-23T13:09:00.000-06:00

Rose and I have been very lucky over the past several weeks. While the weather here left thousands without power we never lost power. It snowed here yesterday which I'm sure was unwelcome by most of the city seeing as the cleanup from the ice storm was still in progress.

This is one of the cards that Rose designed for a client. She used markers for the drawing and then embellished with glitter.

We would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-10-09T20:01:00.000-05:00

This is a set of eight Halloween note cards. The original artwork was done by my sister Rose. She used colored pencil, ink and crayons on paper. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Autism Society of America.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-10-06T17:46:00.001-05:00

The image for these note cards was created from a painting done by my sister Rose. The artwork is printed on photo paper and mounted on 80# red card stock. The card is blank inside for your own personal message. I have listed three sets of these cards with a portion of the proceeds from one set being donated to The Komen Foundation because we lost our grandmother to Breast Cancer, a portion of the proceeds from the second set being donated to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society because we lost our mother to Myeloma and a portion of the proceeds from the third set being donated to The Autism Society of America because Rose has autism.

This is a set of six A2 cards. Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-10-02T15:23:00.000-05:00

Don't forget October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, please do all that you can to spread awareness. Take a friend and have a mammogram.

This is a card that I designed. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support Breast Cancer Awareness initiatives. You can find it in my eBay store.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-09-05T09:02:00.001-05:00

It may be too early to talk about Holiday Cards but there is never a bad time to bring up Ovarian Cancer. Are you aware of the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer? Although September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month we should do all that we can to bring awareness to this disease 365 days a year. If you do not know the signs and symptoms visit the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for more information.

This is a card that I designed for a Survivor. If you would like to purchase Ovarian Cancer Awareness cards visit our website here. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support Ovarian Cancer initiatives.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-09-02T06:06:00.001-05:00

This is another card I did for Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. The cards are now available on our website here with a portion of the proceeds being donated to support Ovarian Cancer initiatives.

Please do all that you can to promote awareness of this disease.

Card Of The Day

2007-08-27T15:55:00.000-05:00

This is one of the cards I designed for an Ovarian Cancer Survivor. Ovarian Cancer is considered a silent killer of women because it is usually hard to detect in the early stages. In the US alone at least 22,000 women are diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer each year, of that 15,000 do not survive. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, please do all that you can to bring awareness to this disease. The cards are not yet available on our website but we do have some on eBay and Cafepress.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-08-17T13:10:00.001-05:00

I used pastels on paper to create the graphic for this card.

Have a great weekend everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-08-07T09:54:00.001-05:00

I did an Art Show once at an elementary school. The proceeds from the booth rentals helped fund the art program at the school. I designed this card especially for that occasion. I used pastels and gel pens on paper to create the image.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-08-04T10:39:00.000-05:00

Here are some note cards that are available on eBay. These were done by my sister Rose who has autism. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Autism Society of America.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-08-02T09:08:00.001-05:00

The image for this card is from an acrylic painting I did. The artwork is printed directly on 110# acid free card stock. All of our cards are available like this for those that prefer the classic card style. For years we have been asked to do this but I so loved the colored papers that I didn't want to change. We now have both so just let us know when you place your order which you would prefer. You can see a few of the images on the white stock in my Etsy shop.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-07-31T10:31:00.000-05:00

The image for this card was created using pastels on paper. It would make a great card for any occasion.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-07-30T13:33:00.001-05:00

The image for this card is from a painting that I did several years ago. The original painting was done using acrylics on 16 x 20 canvas. It has turned out to be one of my most popular pieces. I have been asked to do several commissions based on this design. It has been on exhibit to raise awareness and funds for various causes including Cancer, Battered Women and a Rape Crisis Center. It was most recently exhibited at the Celebration Of Life and Art exhibit to raise funds for an art therapy program for cancer patients.

This card would be great for just about any occasion. It's blank inside for your own personal message. You could use it just to say hello or to send well wishes and words of encouragement. Or you can do what I have had a lot of people tell me they have done with our cards and put it in a frame.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Contest Update

2007-07-27T08:16:00.000-05:00

Update: And the winner is (drum roll please) Jenny. Congratulations Jenny and thanks to everyone who entered. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Ok so I will be away from my computer most of the day but I plan to announce the winner by 7:00 pm CDT unless for some reason I have not made it back yet. If that's the case then I will announce a winner as soon as possible. Thanks to everyone who took the time to enter and for those of you who have not entered there is still time. Here is a link to the original post where you can leave a comment to enter.

Have a great day everybody and be sure and check back.

Card Of The Day

2007-07-26T11:47:00.001-05:00

The original art for this card was done using markers on paper. A print is mounted on white card stock. This would be great to use as an engagement party invite or a thank you for an engagement gift. You can also use it to congratulate the bride to be.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-07-25T08:38:00.001-05:00

This is a card from my "HR" series. I lost my mother in 2006 to Myeloma. I did several drawings in her hospital room thus the origin of "HR". The original drawing was done using pastels on paper. A print of the art work is mounted on yellow card stock. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this card is donated to support Blood Cancer initiatives.

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Card Of The Day

2007-07-24T09:15:00.001-05:00

Someone sent me an email about a previous post. In it I stated that cards come with a complimentary envelope. The person asked "shouldn't the envelope be complimentary?". Well they were exactly right. What I meant to say is that the envelopes compliment the card stock. They are the same brand as the card stock but tan. Does that make sense? I certainly hope so. Please feel free to contact me anytime you have a question. I probably won't know the answer but feel free to ask nonetheless.

The artwork for this note card was done using foam padding and acrylic paint on paper. A print of the original art is mounted on red card stock. The card is blank inside for your own personal message.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-07-23T08:41:00.000-05:00

The artwork for this card was done using pastels on paper. A print of the work is mounted on purple card stock. Use it for a note of encouragement, just to say hello and more.

Don't forget to enter our contest and be sure to visit Rocks In My Dryer for a list of other participants. There are lots of prizes being given away so don't miss out on the fun.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Pick Your Prize

2007-07-23T08:01:00.000-05:00

Hello and welcome to our blog. We are participating in the Rocks In My Dryer Giveaway. To enter our contest all you need do is leave a comment and then visit us on Friday when we announce the winner. We will give away six note cards. You may choose the cards you would like to receive. They can be six of the same note card, six different note cards whatever you decide. Visit our website to take a look at our cards. You can tell us in your comment what cards you would like to receive. The only rule is that you must be a US resident and please only enter once. Be sure and visit the Rocks In My Dryer Blog to enter other contests. There are lots of prizes being given away so who knows you could be a winner of multiple prizes. Just click here to see the other participants.

Please note that this is a separate contest from the one on our site so you can enter both.

Have a great week everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-07-20T08:15:00.001-05:00

For as long as I can remember I have loved to draw and loved to send cards. But believe it or not it never occurred to me to put the two together. I used computer card programs or I purchased cards. I was always looking for something different. Then one day a friend asked me to design a card for her baby shower and I told her I wasn't sure I had any cute baby graphics. She said "draw something". Luckily she asked me well in advance. I drew the design with pastels and I was new to digital drawing but I did part of the coloring with a digital program. The hardest part for me was the paper. I searched high and low for papers, I didn't want white. I finally found this navy card stock. I found that the company that made the paper had different colors and I thought this would be just perfect. They also had envelopes in each color but I decided to go with the tan. It occurred to me that I could start a line of note cards featuring my art and I could choose colors from the line that complimented my artwork. The cards were a hit and I started Noteworthy Crafts shortly thereafter. That was seven years ago.

Well imagine my dismay when I found out recently that the line was being discontinued. What in the world am I going to do? I have to start the process of finding papers all over again and it will not be the same line. I have been calling distributors all over the country to see what papers they still have left. Most of them think I'm crazy but it won't be the same line without the paper. I know people like my art but they like the paper as well. So if anyone knows of someone that has Fox River Confetti paper please let me know.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-07-19T12:37:00.001-05:00

The artwork for this card was done using gel pens on paper. A print of the original art is mounted on red card stock. This card would be great for a birthday or celebration. Use it as an ivitation or greeting, it's blank inside for your own personal message.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-07-18T16:55:00.001-05:00

The artwork for this card was created using pastels on paper. A print of the original art is mounted on green premium card stock. The gold border is added by hand. The card comes in a clear sleeve with a tan envelope. All of our cards are suitable for framing.

Don't forget to drop by our website to sign up for our monthly drawing. Have a great day, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-07-17T09:40:00.001-05:00

The original butterfly drawing was done using gel pens on paper. The print is mounted on purple card stock. The card is blank inside for your own personal message. Great for a gift or sending a personal note. You may purchase this card here. Remember to enter free shipping in the voucher field in your shopping cart to take advantage of our current Special Offer.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-07-16T16:47:00.000-05:00

The artwork for this card was done by my sister Rose. She used red pen and markers to create the drawing. The artwork is printed on acid free photo paper and mounted on premium red card stock. The card comes with a complimentary tan envelope and is blank inside for your own personal message. You can find this card at Noteworthy Crafts. Rose has autism.

We are still having a sale. You get 10% off on orders of $10.00 or more. Discount will be calculated automatically. Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-07-15T10:49:00.000-05:00

The artwork for this note card is from a painting I did using acrylics on canvas. The art is printed on acid free photo paper and mounted on navy cardstock. It comes with a tan envelope. You may purchase this card from my website Noteworthy Crafts. Feel free to contact me with questions.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

2007-07-14T17:16:00.000-05:00

This card was designed to support Breast Cancer Awareness. The original art was done using markers on paper. The artwork is printed on acid free photo paper and mounted on 80# premium card stock. Card stock is 100% recycled with 50% post consumer waste. The gold border is added by hand. A portion of the proceeds is donated to support Breast Cancer initiatives. To purchase this card click here to visit my website. There is currently a 10% discount on all purchases of $10.00 or more plus free shipping - just enter free shipping in the voucher field in your shopping cart. The 10% will be calculated automatically.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.