Category: Handmade Art with Heart

Home made art.

Almost 2011?

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That’s right, folks.  We’re only two months away from a new year.  What does that mean?  You’ll need a new calendar, of course!  Look no further because Our Humble A{Bowe}d’s 2011 calendar has been released.

This 5 inch wide by 7.75 inch tall 2011 desk calendar features a light grey faux bois background with seasonal word formed in the grain.  Days of the week, numbers and months are charcoal grey.  Each month features a different color border.


This calendar can be customized with new colors and words, so please ask!

Calendars are printed on 110 pound smooth white cover stock.  Also includes one small binder clip for binding and hanging.

The border for January is Pool Blue with Resolution in the grain.

                       February is Rose Red with Love in the grain.

                       March is Spring Green with Spring in the grain.

                       April is Petal Pink with Showers in the grain.

                       May is Mustard Yellow with Flowers in the grain.

                       June is Grass Green with Summer in the grain.

                       July is Bold Blue with Freedom in the grain.

                       August is Lilac with Relax in the grain.

                       September is Leaf Red with Remember in the grain.

                       October is Pumpkin Orange with Fright in the grain.

                       November is Eggplant with Thankful in the grain.

                       December is Icicle Blue with Merry in the grain.

If you’re interested in this new 2011 calendar, head on over to my Etsy shop and pick one up.

New Tree Art Series

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Recently, I shared a custom cut out design the I fell in love with created by Lori Danelle.  Well, that piece of art got my wheels turning.  I started thinking of all the things I could create of cut outs.  I decided to make cut out versions of two of my art prints.

The first is inspired by my Carved Initials print. 

I altered the print to create a cut out design by enlarging the heart, keeping the birch tree grain as the background. 

The Carved Initials cut out is available for purchase in my Etsy shop. 

It is customizable with your initials and cardstock background color of choice. 

The second design in this art series is a version of my Love Tree print. 

The Family Tree cut out, available in my Etsy shop, is also customizable with colors and text. 

This design is mounted to a white cardstock piece.

Both pieces measure 8 inches by 10 inches.  If you would like to place an order or have questions, please e mail me at ourhumbleabowed@gmail.com.

Gimme a Giveaway: IHeart Organizing

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Who’s excited for another giveaway?!  I know I am.  Our Humble A{Bowe}d has teamed up with Jen at IHeart Organizing for a fabulous giveaway.  What’s up for grabs?  A custom Agapanthus cutout, painted to match the winners decor. 

For a chance to win, head on over to IHeart Organizing and follow the instructions.

Etsy Artwork

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As you may have determined, I love Etsy.  Especially for art work.  Here are some of the items I’ve recently added to my favorites list.

This print is adorable and definitely cheery.

I do love a good silhouette, like this one.

I have a hobby creating hand embroidered pieces.  I could make something like this to hang in our hall.

Or this little embriodered neighborhood.

If you like maps, this is a great alternative, but still striking and artsy.

I love abstract floral paintings and prints.  This is a great option.

Or something like this.

This?

How interseting is this?  It looks like shells, but it’s actually knit designs over rocks!  Clever!

Last but not least, we have a boookshelf print.

All images found via the featured Etsy seller’s listing as linked above.

You + Me = Art?

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Some of you may know that I create custom prints.  Well, I was working on the Carved Initials print for an order and a light bulb went off!  What if I made a ‘sculpture’ of a carved initials tree for our home?  So, I went out back to our woodpile and found a small log without bark.  It was just what I wanted.  Ben cut it down to size; it’s tough (not to mention unsafe) to work a circular saw with a six-month old in hand.  Then he scrubbed off the dirt and the last bit of bark.

Then I quickly drew a heart with B+A inside. 

 Ben used a Dremel tool to ‘carve’ the heart and initials.  If you don’t have a Dremel, just do it the old-fashioned way.

 The carved areas didn’t show up from far away, so Ben used a soldering iron to burn in the areas, but brown paint or stain would work just as well.  After it was burned in, it looked like this:

Overall, this piece is about 12 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter. 

It hasn’t found a permanent home, but it’s on the entertainment center for now. 

I love that it is personalized, interesting, easy and quick to complete and FREE!  Where do you get your inspiration from?  What little things do you do to personalize your home?