Thursday, July 28, 2011

Some more Danny Boy ACEO's ...

This past week I have been going through my art work in preparation for a local show we will be participating in on August 6th (will let you know more about it a bit later) and I found two drawings of Danny Boy that I had not listed in My IrelandBrady Etsy Shop.   So I decided now was as good a time as any to list them and share them with you in this blog.


Happy Day All!

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Whoo Hoo! The "Humming Belles" had their first sale!

We are delighted to say we had our first sale of 10 "Humming Belles" ACEO's today!  The "Humming Belles" are overjoyed and elated!  The "Ice" has been broken and they look very forward to more wonderful visitors and patrons to their Etsy Shop. 

On August 6th the "Humming Belles" are going to be introduced to Portland, Oregon society at their very first "Hip Happening" event in the Sellwood/East Moreland neighborhood "Passport Day"; a day where the neighborhoods open their shops with all kinds of specials and discounts galore!  A wonderful array of delights, treats, activities, music, wonderful food await those who join in.  The "Humming Belles" are are primping and preening so as to look their very best when they meet many new friends and, hopefully, find new homes and families to look after them. 

Once we receive the e-flyer from "Hip Happening" we will be sure and post it so that, if you are in the area, you can come by and meet the "Humming Belles" in person!  They would dearly love to meet you....

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Coloring is not just for young children, it is much much more.....

Many people seem to think that filling in a coloring page is for young children and they are losing out on a wonderful form of enjoyment and accomplishment. It is also therapeutic and relaxing. I know it helped me get through cancer treatments, the simple act of coloring in one little part of a drawing helps to take your mind off your condition. Even when in a weakened condition, the human spirit seems to compel one to do something productive, even if that is something small at least you did it! A simple act that works to help heal from the inside out.

I look at coloring page as a starting point. I begin with one little leaf and color that in as my goal, maybe I add some shading, or add another color over top of the first to create a variation of the original color. When that first leaf is completed I have met my goal! I then challenge myself to one more leaf; if I complete it that is wonderful! If not, well, I can lay down my colored pencil and come back when I am stronger. My goal is still there awaiting my return.

As I wander from one little portion of the drawing to another, filling in a bit here and a bit there, the picture begins to come to life with colors of my choosing. Soon I find I am becoming absorbed in this simple act of coloring and less concentrated on my physical being.

I have given my coloring pages and sets of colored pencils to many others undergoing a treatment or recovering from something else who have, to their amazement, experienced these same feelings. Something so simple can and does bring great joy!

Individuals enjoy completing printed patterns for embroidery, needlepoint, latch hook kits, paint by number kits, etc. Adding color to a coloring page should be classified with these types of activities.

With my "Humming Belles" coloring pages I have begun drawings that you take to completion.



Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady aka Humming Belles

Thursday, July 14, 2011

"Humming Belles" Starter Kits - a $15.80 value for only $9.98!

The "Humming Belles" have asked me to show you what you will be receiving in your "Humming Belles" starter kit (with your choice of doll) so here we go!

1. A hand cut laminated "Humming Belles" Doll with complimentary set of dragonfly style wings in the Humming Belles trademark color of golden rod yellow.

2.  One coloring page with an outfit and props for a regular girl at the beach, set #9.
 3.  One scene coloring page, "A Day At The Beach".
4.  One coloring page with an outfit and props for a fairy, set #14.
5.  One coloring page with a set of fancy fairy wings, wings #1.
6.  One scene coloring page, "Fairy Garden Fairy Home".
7.  One coloring page with an outfit and props for a mermaid, set #15.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/77017867/humming-belles-mermaid-fairy-paper-doll


 8.  One undersea coloring page, #1 with sunken fairy castle.

9.  One hand cut laminated paper doll mannequin with mannequin use instructions plus a blank sheet of paper for designing your first outfits.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/77022994/humming-belles-fairy-paper-doll
10. One customized "Humming Belles" storage folder.
(cover only shown here)

The "Humming Belles" wish you the happiest of days!


Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Featured Artist of the Week!

Oh, this is so exciting that I just had to share ... I recently learned that I am the "Featured Artist of the Week" at Top Artists Directory!  Take the time to visit this wonderful site and become introduced to many, many outstanding artists and their beautiful works of art!

New! Undersea Illustrations and Coloring Pages

The "Humming Belles" wanted an undersea scene added to their portfolio and requested I create a two part set to give them more space to play in.  In the first scene, a sunken fairy castle, a clown fish and a sea horse are featured; in the second scene we find an octopus, an angel fish, star fish, mussels and much more!  These illustrations are listed in the "Humming Belles" Etsy Shop in full color, as pages to be colored by you, and finally as full color ACEO/Trading cards.




Sunday, July 3, 2011

The "Humming Belles" Fan Blog has been created!

For those of you interested in the activities of the "Humming Belles" we have a created a new blog, a place where we hope to share photos of scenes, color pages, original fashions, etc.  completed by "Humming Belles" Fans!

You are welcome to come over join!  Just click on this link 
http://hummingbelles.blogspot.com/


We will also be featuring new pages and fashions as they are added to the "Humming Belles" Etsy Shop!


We look forward to seeing you at both locations!


Karen Anne aka IrelandBrady aka HummingBelles

Saturday, July 2, 2011

The "Humming Belles" Fairy Paper Dolls

My Humming Belles are now nicely settled into their Humming Belles Etsy Shop and looking forward to meeting new friends from near and far.  I thought I'd take this opportunity to introduce our little charmers, who each stand 9-1/2" tall and are as friendly as can be!

(Fairy) Paper Doll "A"


(Fairy) Paper Doll "B"


(Fairy) Paper Doll "C"

(Fairy) Paper Doll "D"

(Fairy) Paper Doll "E"

(Fairy) Paper Doll "F"

They invite you to visit them and check out all the different regular girl, fairy attire, mermaid attire and the wonderfully delightful scene coloring pages they have available for you to collect and enjoy!

When purchasing be sure to put the code FRIEND in the coupon box of your order to receive a 25% discount on your entire purchase!
Happy Day!

Friday, July 1, 2011

The "Humming Belles" Collection of Fairy Paper Dolls Plus

Hi!  I just finished opening up my new Etsy Shop "Humming Belles" to show case my Fairy Paper Dolls!  These unique dolls transform from being a regular young girl to a fairy, or a mermaid, or a mermairy (a mermaid fairy).  She will help you release your imagination and creative spirit!   The Humming Belles doll, of your choice, comes to you with her own kit to get you started on magical adventures, which you can then write about, thereby creating your own stories to share with others.

You will have hours of fun and enjoyment coloring her many ensembles, props and scenes (to be used as backdrops for settings you create) with your favorite colors.  You will be creating a custom wardrobe and scenes using the color schemes that most please you.  In addition, each Humming Belles Doll comes with a laminated mannequin so that you will be able to design your own fashion originals! 

Each Starter Kit includes the following items:
1.  A pre-cut Humming Belles Doll and complimentary set of dragonfly style wings in the Humming Belles trademark color of golden rod yellow.
2.  One coloring page with an outfit and props for a regular girl, set #9.
3.  One coloring page with an outfit and props for a fairy, set #14.
4.  One coloring page with an outfit and props for a mermaid, set #15.
5.  One laminated paper doll mannequin for designing your own outfits.
6.  One scene coloring page, "Fairy Garden Fairy Home".
7.  One customized "Humming Belles" Storage Folder.

So, when you have the chance, come on over and check them out!  You find the shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/HummingBelles?ref=si_shop

Take advantage of the Grand Opening promotion by putting the code FRIEND in the coupon box on your order to receive a 25% discount on your entire purchase!

Welcome to

Please stop by for our grand opening and let me know what you think of my newest adventure!

Karen Anne Brady