FACEBOOK!

I just made a facebook fan page for my Etsy shop. I think facebook is becoming the easiest way to reach people these days. I mean, even my aunt is on facebook (and my little cousins who I can't believe are old enough to be on the internet!). It's craziness!

Become a fan to get the latest updates and specials about Julie Ann Art!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Julie-Ann-Art/182499404475

I have some exciting news coming up for tomorrow so talk soon!

Greetings!

Man I can't believe it's November 17th already! The saddest thing about living in California is missing out on the gorgeous fall leaves.

I'm sitting here with a cup of coffee, brainstorming ideas for my Valentine's Day cards already! I'm planning to stock up my inventory big time for the lovey dovey holiday that you either love or hate.

Here's the latest card that is available in my shop.


Some other cool news is that a new boutique in Long Beach called BellaCosa is selling my cards. They are an eco-friendly, handmade shop that JUST opened their doors last week. I helped with the merchandising the day before the opening and they have some really cool things from vendors all over the country!

So that's what's goin on here in Cali. I'm going home to Michigan for Christmas and I CAN'T WAIT! I miss my friends and family SO much!

California Living.

Oh my gosh, HI! I know I have not updated in forever but my excuse is that I was driving cross country to my new home in California!



I made it here safe and sound, the drive was actually enjoyable and invigorating. I am now pretty settled in and hoping to find the time to create new things for my Etsy shop. I have been feeling so inspired lately in this new place. It is like a new beginning in the unknown. Words can't express how liberating it is really.

Better updates to come, promise.

Little bit of this.

I wanted to post a few pictures from my California vacation, as I had promised last month. Forgive me for the delay!






I had an amazing time with some of my best friends! California is such a beautiful state, and there is still SO much of it I haven't seen yet. I can't believe I'm MOVING there in less than three weeks. I can't believe how quickly it is approaching! There is so much I need to get done before I leave, I'm definitely freaking out a bit.

I am starting my road trip across country on July 12th, literally packing whatever I can fit into my car and going. Which reminds me, my moving sale is still going on! I'm trying to lighten my moving load as much as possible before I go! Please check out my Etsy Shop, where all prints are marked down 25% and all originals are marked down to $50 or less!

I want to thank everyone who entered my blog giveaway! I really enjoy doing them and will have to plan one once I am settled in my new home. The lucky winner of last week's giveaway is Amandag23! Congratulations Amanda!

Moving Sale & Blog Giveaway!

So, not only am I having a Moving Sale in my Etsy shop, (25% OFF all prints and originals are all $50 or less!) but I also decided to have another GIVEAWAY!

The prize:
An original painting on a 5x7 wooden oval!


Want to enter?
Post a comment with your name AND your favorite item in my Etsy shop.

Want some extra credit?
For some extra points you can do any of the following, just make sure you leave me another comment for each one!

1) Subscribe to my newsletter via the box on the right hand side of my blog.
2) Follow my blog.
3) Follow me on Twitter and tweet a link to my giveaway.
4) Blog about this giveaway, and leave a link to my blog.

Contest ends Monday, June 22 at midnight EST! Good luck!

Eight Things.

I have been tagged by Jenipher and it was in good timing because I have been planning on a blog post for so long! I have lots of information to share with you guys, including a big MOVING sale in my Etsy shop AND another blog giveaway I am planning for the next week! So stayed tuned and I will leave you with this Eight Things survey.

Eight Things I Am Looking Forward To:
1) moving.
2) longboarding.
3) wakeboarding.
4) being impractical for once.
5) the sunshine state.
6) 2 weddings tomorrow!
7) blink 182 concert in cali.
8) my hair getting longer.

Eight Things I Did Yesterday
1) worked.
2) line danced.
3) drank rum and coke.
4) watched the Red Wings lose.
5) texted a bunch.
6) got paid!
7) ate a 4 piece chicken nugget.
8) listened to Should've Said No by Taylor Swift 20 times.

Eight Things I Wish I Could Do
1) have more time to advertise my Etsy shop.
2) have more time to make new things.
3) surf.
4) be a full-time Etsian
5) grow my hair long super fast.
6) see a boy.
7) have red hair.
8) win the lottery.

Blog Slacker.

Well my social and work lives have been in high gear for the last month or so. It has been an absolutely awesome time, however it is keeping me from updating my blog (or making new things). And NOW, I'm taking off to California for a week with some of the coolest kids I know. PLUS, other amazing faces will be joining us later in the week. I can't explain how ready I am for the killer time I KNOW this vacation is going to bring. I promise promise promise photos and perhaps videos when I return! Have a good week!

My crazy-awesome friend.

Who takes a solo trip on his motorcycle all the way down to Central America?
Oh, my friend luke.





He's only just beginning his 3 month journey and already I have found his blog quite interesting! Doing something like that is only something I could DREAM of doing. I just wouldn't have the guts. Or the time, unless I quit my job...hmmmmm......

Valentine's Day Goodness!

Quick, but SPECIAL, update!

The upcoming Valentine's Day holiday has been very nice to my Etsy shop in the last month. In appreciation to my fabulous blog followers, I'm going to offer a special just for you! Anyone who purchases a Valentine's Day card from my shop (and puts "blog" in the notes to seller) will receive a second FREE Valentine's Day card!

Limit one per person!

My hottest seller:


There are only TWO days left for guaranteed U.S. shipping by Valentine's Day. February 8th at 11 pm EST is the deadline! So that is also when this special will end. Order today!

Hello hello!

Well I came home from work sick today. :[ I don't know if it was from the salmon I made last night or what but I have felt sick ALL day. The good news is that I got to sit at home and make a new print!



I think Andy Warhol is so brilliant. I love the movie Factory Girl....all you artists out there should see it if you haven't!

In other news, I had a really good night last night. I don't want to go into why, because it's personal, and kinda mushey...but it makes me smile so I had to make a note of it in my super cool blog.

Hopefully I'll feel better for work tomorrow so I can ship out Candice's package! Congrats again to my first blog giveaway winner. I had a lot of fun with that and hope to do some in the future. So keep checking back! ;]

And don't forget! Valentine's Day is only two weeks away now! I have tons of super cute Valentine's Day cards in my shop so check it out!

And the winner is......!!

Congratulations!! :]

My 1st BLOG GIVEAWAY!

This is my first blog giveaway so I decided to make a dorky video for your viewing pleasure!



Leave a comment with your name and e-mail address for your chance to win!

Good luck!