Chrissie Grace Designs

Another Etsy update

I love this painting!  Copies are now available in the She Said etsy shop.

I also updated The Jellybean Tree etsy shop.  I put some frames and cards in there, as well as a couple copies of my book, signed!

Okay, on to more important things, like this 8 week old baby of mine that is a chunka monka!!

 

Couldn't you just eat him up?

People, I promise I am only giving this child milk.  He just REALLY likes to eat!:)

 

Here is an updated version of my foyer.  As you can see, the candy corn is almost gone.  In the back is a wonderful print by Sara Mincy.  Check out her etsy shop, she has great prices.  I got super lucky and we did a trade.  Thanks Sara!

Tiles Gone Wild

Look what the Fed-Ex man brought yesterday...

 

Some of my books...

 

Here is just one sneak peek of a project that is in there, called Under the Blue.  It's a stained glass mosaic covered with resin.

 

I know I've said this before, but the process of writing and creating these books is a lot like giving birth.  There is the initial anticipation and excitement, the emotional ups and downs, the questioning ( am I good enough?), the confidence when everything is going smoothly, the anxiety as it comes to the end, and then, of course, the total happiness when everything is over.  I lost my Dad right before I finished this book, and then almost immediately found out I was pregnant with Jax.  My focus on the book slightly hindered, and was slightly delayed.  But as I sit here today looking through the finished product again, I am very proud and very relieved that it turned out so well.  There are 20 mixed-media mosaic projects in this book, complete with all the how-to's.  Very fun!

The official release date is September 23...Go here to see it on Amazon!

I will be offering a few signed copies in my etsy shop in the next couple of days.  Hooray!!!:)

Summer Reading

These are some books I've read while at the beach this summer.

 

 

 

These were all enjoyable reads, but if I had to recommend only one it would be Open House by Elizabeth Berg.  I picked it up at the library on Friday and finished it last night.  I couldn't put it down!  It is an easy read and so simply and beautifully written.  Water for Elephants came highly recommended, but it was a little slow for me in some parts.  I still enjoyed it.  Anyone have any other recommendations?

Lots of big news!

I found out today that my new book is already on Amazon.com and available for pre-order right here!  I received my final author review this week and I am so pleased with the results.  I am really proud of this book.  I believe that the cover shown is still being tweaked, but I had to share a glimpse with everyone.  I will share more information as things progress.  Release date has been set for September!

Also, I finally have my website up and running.  I used a really wonderful graphic designer for a while, but I needed the ability to upload and change things daily if needed.  I ended up designing the site myself using Homestead, and I was happy with the results.  Will you tell me what you think?  Honestly, of course, because I love feedback!  (Just be nice...:)

Lastly, my etsy shop is being updated tomorrow night and I will have tons of new prints and a couple of new originals available.  I signed up for a Main Showcase slot, so I'm hoping to meet some new customers.

I hope everyone is doing well.  It looks like Spring has brought fresh inspiration out to Blogland!