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New batch of bags at envelop.eu

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:43:09 +0000

I’ve been busy putting together more tote bags for Envelop.

I’m having a blast putting together these designs. Enjoy!

Envelop tote bag

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:58:16 +0000

This sweet little envelope arrived from Envelop yesterday and…

I found this beautifully printed tote bag inside. Yowsa. Envelop does a great job!

I can’t wait to create more images for Envelop!

Happy Birthday Sweet C

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:03:27 +0000

Happy Birthday C! Here’s a photo of us when you were just a wee one. Words can’t express just how happy I am to be your mother. I guess the best way to convey this is to say that if I wasn’t your mother you would be a person I would want to hang out with—you are fun, intelligent, talented,ever-curious, creative, kind and sparkly. (I know the last word is made up but realllly how does one describe a glowing personality?)

Sending a big hug, Mom (Kate)

A little something from my other site (Furrgo)

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:34:41 +0000

A little something I’ve been working on for the Furrgo line of designs. This is laid out so the front of the card is on the left and interior of the card is on the right. These critters seem to “talk” to me as I draw them and if I had a webcam in my studio you all could see me giggling up a storm as I blend images with text. So much fun!

I love the feisty/sassy quality of this card. No syrupy sweet Valentines for this gal!

Auto repair = time to doodle

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:09:17 +0000

A little doodle while I waited for a tune up on our car.

Ending by new beginnings

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:54:14 +0000

We’re ending the year celebrating the e-book publication of my hubby’s first book. Of course I am biased but I think The Skerries is a wonderful book for youngsters who are high-end readers who want a taste of adventure/discovery without a lot of unwanted teenage angst.

I had a great time painting the cover. All I had to do was close my eyes and remember being on the water on a beautiful Minnesota lake.

Discovery seems to have been the theme for me this past year, too. Through hard work and perseverance (and lots of angels along the way) I found a deeper well of creativity, a calmer place to find my voice, new friends, old friends who wove their way back into my life (yay!) and overall just a sense of joyful expectation for what is to come. I have much to be thankful for.

So dear reader, I wish all of this and more for you in 2012.

Merry Christmas

admin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:05:53 +0000

Merry Christmas and may we all have a joy filled and creative 2012!
Cheers,
Kate

Totebags for sale by Kate Brennan Hall

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:15:48 +0000

I love artwork that is applied to functional items: t-shirts, tote bags, aprons and so I’m happy to report that I’ve teamed up with the folks at Envelop. I have a shop on their site that I will be stocking with products with some of my favorite designs. Anyone in the world with a PayPal account can purchase them. Enjoy!

Here’s what’s available at this time:

’tis a gift to be simple…

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:57:52 +0000

Here’s a little gift I baked for a few friends and family. A jar full of scrumptious granola.

I found this recipe in my Real Simple magazine and it is delicious. It converts easily to be gluten-free—just use GF oats and you’re set. EnJOY!

Chebe We Love You!

admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:34:24 +0000

From time to time I find a product that I love that I need to blog about. Chebe is one of those products.

If you’re a person that’s gluten intolerant, diagnosed with celiac disease or just love great tasting food—-Chebe is for you. When I read the story behind Chebe it seemed to fit the definition of living creatively. The producers of Chebe seem open to new experiences and bringing quality products to others. So thank you Dick and Ju Reed for producing a great product that brings joy to people who love to eat!