Friends and Freebies!

Friend "therapy"!

Spending time with friends is one of life's simple pleasures. In our busy lives, however, it's necessary to intentionaly carve out time to do so!

I've been delighted to see so many groups of friends use Art Parties as a creative time to reconnect. There have been Mom's groups, birthday celebrations, grad students, office mate gatherings, book clubs all laughing and enjoying a different sort of "ladies night out."

I don't know which is more beautiful, these paintings or these smiles!

Art Parties have also been filled with multiple date nights, with groups of 6 couples painting the night away!

Group date night!

Fall is nudging forward! Somehow I always associate cooler weather with catching up with friends over coffee or tea. So, I've been busy planning a some awesome Art Party specials that will make "friend time" even more memorable. Here are the Specials for September and October :

Returning guests: Freebies! Returning party guests receive a complementary seat when they schedule a party with a minimum of 5 new friends. (As always I can accomodate up to 12 guests.)  Simply register  here with your details.

And for those who have been WANTING to book a party, NOW is the time!

First time party: First time Art Party planners get a great deal in September and October.  As an introductory offer, you may be a group coordinator and come for only $20 when you gather 5 friends to come along ($25 each). Beverages (wine or juice), cheese, crackers and chocolates are included, along with all art supplies needed.

Party Details! Here is where you can find out all you'd like to know about planning a party.Art Party FAQ

As always, parties come complete with hors d'ouerves, cheese, cocolates and wine (if desired.)

Art Party reservations can be made by leaving your info and contact details here. 

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Enjoy One of My Hand Painted Vases in Your Home

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All aboard…The Christmas Treasure Train is leaving the station! Anitra from The MamaZone and Angie from Laughter Does the Heart Good are thrilled to be your conductors on this wild ride for gifts and cash!


This giveaway hop is a little different than most because it has the added element of a cash treasure hunt! As you hop through entering the giveaways on these fabulous blogs, keep your eyes open—you just might find some hidden cash!  Here’s how it works:

• Visit each blog listed below and enter to win.
• After you enter on a blog, look for the image of the Christmas Treasure Train.
• If the train contains a three digit code, make a note of it.
• Once you collect all 10 randomly hidden codes, enter here to win the Grand Prize of $100 paid via PayPal.
• As an added bonus, if you enter every giveaway involved you’ll earn 25 extra entries into the Grand Prize drawing (Sweet!).

The hop and hunt will run November 21st-December 5th and the Grand Prize winner will be announced on the 6th. Ready to win?  Here’s what I’m giving away:


You know how much I love sharing my art with you, so I'm giving you the opportunity to enjoy win one of my hand-painted vases. They are available in my studio and retail for $25. If you'd like to bring one home with you, simply enter using the Rafflecopter form below. Give it time to load, then click the link that says "Click Here" or "Click For Instructions." Follow the instructions then complete each task and click "I Did This." You may choose to complete as many of the tasks as you like to earn additional entries. The contest is open to U.S. residents.

Now, visit the other great blogs below!

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