Hi folks! I decided it was time to change my tired old blog banner. First of all, I needed to have my actual name on the banner. When I was featured on Today's Creative Blog (of which I can't find the link), the author didn't know my name. Not good. So I used some of my current favorite elements and made a new collage. I like the little bit of one of Mother's old canceled checks. Seems fittin'. The bottom, left corner is my grandfather's car dealership, Fulmer Pontiac, in Pond Creek, Oklahoma. This photo must have been taken in the 40s by the appearance of the cars. Top, right is my beautiful, always fun, always laughing father. Below him is Mother with her shotgun. She could hit two dove with one shot. Not kidding. My grandfather could hit three. In the center is a photo of my parents in the early 50s.
I've also decided to make more wallpaper packs available. This most recent pack was so popular and for good reason. I'm afraid there are several of the patterns that will no longer be available after this round of sales. One of the retired papers is the lovely red and cream geometric you see in the photo below. Also, the pink stripe and the one with the kraft background, little pink flowers and turquoise stripe will be retired. One-of-a-kind papers at the end of their rolls. Sad. Oh yes, the cobalt blue flocked paper will also no longer be available. So, go to my etsy shop to get your wallpaper pack. I've also finished the fabric quilt I started for Kari's Artful Blogging Party and I will probably put it in my etsy shop along with one more 6x12 collage I've almost finished. Hopefully I will have those posted tomorrow. I've also been working on Rosanna's book and will begin sharing parts of it soon.
One more thing....I noticed the other day that in my etsy instructions I say that I will notify you upon shipping your item. HA! I've yet to notify anyone. I just mail it out as quickly as possible. Sorry for telling that lie and I'll change it just as soon as I remember to! Here's a reminder of the current wallpaper pack. You can go to my etsy shop to see all the patterns in the pack. Thank you all so much for your support and friendship!
Ok, Donna--love the new banner! It rocks!
Posted by: Lisa Renea | August 12, 2007 at 08:35 PM
Very touching banner, the photos are just beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing the stories behind the faces of your loved ones and the places :)
Posted by: Dawn | August 12, 2007 at 10:08 PM
Donna, the banner looks divine!
Posted by: dawn | August 13, 2007 at 05:50 AM
Ditto Lisa on the banner. Can't wait to see your other work.
Posted by: Cindy | August 13, 2007 at 07:09 AM
Oh my God Mildred! You know you are supposed to notify me of such changes! I'm barely able to type from the palpatations of change. Holy Cow!
I think I love it, it's just so new and not the old banner and at least the background/sides are still pink and at least there are no birds...just went to check again...but I love the new German Glas Glitter "Under the Red Roof."
I need to go lie down.
Posted by: Will | August 13, 2007 at 07:16 AM
LOVE the new banner! Fabulous:)
Hope you're doing well.
Kari
Posted by: ArtsyMama | August 13, 2007 at 07:21 AM
FANTASTIC BANNER!!! TOTALLY PERFECT!!
Posted by: Barbara | August 13, 2007 at 10:35 AM
I love the new banner! The wonderful family photos make it so special! Love it...
Posted by: Flea Market Queen | August 13, 2007 at 03:20 PM
Donna, I have featured you today on Today's Creative Blog! Love all your stuff.
Please let all your readers know about your feature!
http://todayscreativeblog.blogspot.com
Posted by: kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu | August 13, 2007 at 06:30 PM
The new banner is great! I just love how it fills my entire computer screen when I open your site!
Posted by: Jeanne | August 13, 2007 at 08:54 PM
aw... i love the banner miss!
Posted by: Tracy | August 13, 2007 at 10:33 PM
Donna, your banner totally rocks!!! What a nice way to honor your past. I love the size of it, the western, kicky, retro feel and of course the glass glitter really makes your blog name pop. Simply Superb.
Posted by: Kimla Cotropia | August 14, 2007 at 09:42 AM
Donna! this banner rocks!
I love it.
Jessi nagy
www.scrappyjessi.blogspot.com
Posted by: jessi nagy | August 15, 2007 at 11:44 AM
I love your new banner, very creative!! xo, suzy
Posted by: suzy | August 15, 2007 at 09:22 PM
Oh I love your new banner...It is so creative!! I also love your new wallpaper packs!! Pretty!
Heather
Posted by: Heather ~ Pretty Petals | August 18, 2007 at 07:59 PM