Flying Pig Gallery Annex

Today I would like to introduce you to Liza from the Flying Pig Gallery Annex

Liza is a very talented NYC photographer who specializes in Coney Island and sites in and around New York City

'Winter Wonderland' Holiday Card - Winter Season by lizadeyphoto

I love this card, Winter being one of my favorite times of the year. The shadows and angles hold interest and the detail remains throughout. At times it is very difficult to photograph such extreme contrast but Liza does just that and she does it well.

NY Public Library Lion Postcard by lizadeyphoto

One thing I never get tired of seeing is the NYC Library Lions. I have walked past them many a time and there they sit always stoic, always watching. Liza captures this perfectly in her photo and made a good choice turning it into a black and white.

'50c Skeeball' (Coney Island, NY) postcard by lizadeyphoto

Here we have Tille, the funny face of Steeplechase Park, Coney Island. This nostalgic postcard is sure to bring a smile to anyone with fond memories of Coney Island as a kid

If he looks familiar Tillie is also the face of Asbury Park, New Jersey

2010 Coney Island Calendar by lizadeyphoto

...and speaking of the perfect gift for Coney Island lovers, this calendar would make anyone happy with a trip down memory lane. Inside Liza captures times gone past and things anew. There are black and white and color photos for you to enjoy.

Of course Liza sells her photos on many gift items like totes, shoes and notecards and T-shirts are available too so go on and take a look, it just may bring up some happy memories


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Cyber Monday Sale At Zazzle

I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday with their families and friends and didn't give the poor sales clerks in the stores too much grief. While you are sitting at your desk in work and trying to sneak some shopping in remember Cyber Monday is full of deals and if you missed Zazzle's sale on Friday here is one to use for today:

Zazzle they will be offering FREE SHIPPING all day (11/30)

Just Use Code FREESHIP2DAY and the shipping is on them!

* To qualify for this free shipping offer, one or more Zazzle products must be purchased. Enter promo code FREESHIP2DAY at checkout to receive the free shipping offer. The free shipping offer is for ground shipping to U.S. addresses only. Shipping charges will apply to oversized orders and orders being shipped on an expedited basis or outside the U.S. Offer is valid from November 30, 2009 at 12:00am PT through November 30, 2009 at 11:59pm PT. This promotional offer may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only.

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BIG Sale on Zazzle!

Zazzle's Annual Thanksgiving Postage Sale!

$5 OFF 44¢ postage sheets!
Use Code: ZAZZLESTAMPS*

Yes it is here, sale time once again and Zazzle is offering a generous $5.00 off each sheet of $.44 USA Postage Stamps. So stop by and get a head start on your Holiday correspondence.

Need Cards too? Hang on a little while and on Black Friday Zazzle will be offering Cards and Photocards for 55% off PLUS a bonus of FREE SHIPPING on orders over $35.00 (more Black Friday sale details coming soon)

So order your Postage now and come back on Friday to order your matching cards and sticker seals.

First Snowflake	Merry Christmas from the cat	Holiday Bow Christmas
Building a Snow Cat	Snowman	Three Snowmen

Click Here for ALL postage

Click here for HOLIDAY postage

More from 13 Black Cats Designs:

Pen And Ink Postage - for business and everyday

J'adore Paris Postage - from the City Of Lights

Say It With Color Postage - bright and colorful

*$5 discount applies to any number of sheets of twenty Zazzle Custom Stamps with a denomination of 44 cents. Enter promo code ZAZZLESTAMPS at checkout to receive discount. Offer is valid from November 23, 2009 through November 26, 2009 at 11:59pm PT. Your order must be placed during that time to qualify for this special offer. This promotional offer may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only.

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It's OK Holiday Buttons

It is almost that time of year again when the debate begins on what is the politically correct way of wishing someone a Happy Holiday. Having worked retail I can tell you it is a delicate line you must walk hundreds of times in one day. I personally have been yelled at for wishing someone a Happy Holiday and have received less than friendly retorts back to the point where I would just say "Have a nice day" for fear of getting my head ripped off.

One day a man walked in with a button on his jacket saying that it was OK to wish him a Merry Christmas and I thought it was a wonderful idea so I took a few of my designs and made some of my own (more to follow soon)

Santa's Belly It's Ok Button

You Can Wish Me A Merry Christmas Button

Calico Solstice Trees Button

Of course you can customize the saying to whatever you wish

It's OK Holiday Buttons

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New - Le Chat Noir and A Paris Window

Just released are two new designs in J'adore Paris both in the Parisian Windows & Doors section

First up is Le Chat Noir, a small shop in the Montmartre section of Paris. I decided this photo would look best as a sepia print. In true color the banner is a brilliant blue and I would have left it that way except the fact that the flower pots are empty and it just needed a little something extra.

Le Chat Noir Print

The second new design is French Super Market. The painting above the banner is what originally drew my attention to the window. It wasn't until I got home that I realized I had caught a bit more. I decided I liked the red banner below and chose to keep it in the final piece.

French Super Market Print

I will be uploading more photos and artwork in the coming days and possibly weeks so keep checking back to see what is new.

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It's Christmas Time

Well maybe not yet but it is coming fast. The one tradition I like about the holidays are cards, no not because I sell them but because I like being able to catch up with people that may have slipped by during the year. It is always nice to get a card in the mail and to know someone is thinking about you. It is such a little thing and doesn't take that much to do. When I send cards out I like to go all the way. A card with a personal greeting inside, a few sentences long usually in colored ink and nicely written in my neatest handwriting. A little rub of some cinnamon to make the card smell nice and finished off with matching postage and a sticker seal then mailed with personalized address stickers I make on my computer. Before I started selling cards myself I used to hand make them and it was a big project, now I order them myself.

Holiday Door Card

This year I have chosen to send my Holiday Door card. It happens to be a painting of a photograph I took back in the early 90's. It is a real door and yes the house and door are really red. It was a snowy day in Maine and I was passing through a small town when I snapped the photo. I painted it exactly as it was at that particular moment in time. It was very cold that day but the door was inviting.

Holiday Door Photo Card ADD YOUR PHOTO ONLINE

Holiday Door Sticker

Holiday Door Postage Stamp

One of my most popular designs, holiday or otherwise is my Holly Leaves Postage Stamp. I am blown away as to how popular it is so I decided to add to the line and design more cards and an invitation too. They come in several sentiments and can be changed, even the font and color if needed or they can be added to as always.

Christmas Holly Postage Stamp

Holly Berries Invitation

Holly Berries Sticker

Christmas Holly Card

I do have many designs, perhaps you might like them or maybe you would just like to look around - please feel free. I have also released two new holiday designs. One is Santa's Belly and the other is Nutcracker King.

Nutcracker King Photo Card

Santa's Belly Postage Stamp

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Lisa Marie Art

Lisa Marie is one very talented artist. Her paintings of cats and their soulful eyes grab you and don't let go. There is a lot of humor in her work that only a cat lover can understand

Can I Sleep With You? Print by LisaMarieArt

See what I mean about the eyes? This is enough to melt anyone, maybe even a hard core dog lover. Lisa puts her animals in darling situations and has you feel for these characters. To me this poor little kitty just had a nightmare or perhaps it is a thunderstorm that scared him, either way who could turn him down?

Tight Fit v.3 - Whimsical Cat Magnet by LisaMarieArt

I don't know why but cats like sinks and well, bathtubs and Lisa has plenty of paintings with cats in both. Her it's a Cat's Life Series is sure to make a smile on your face

Waste Not Want Not - Postcard ACEO Art by LisaMarieArt

Although it is very difficult to choose, this is my absolute favorite painting of hers. Perhaps it is because the very first cat I had used to do this in the middle of the night. All would be quiet except the slurping of one grey tabby cat stealing water from the glass on the nightstand.

Cute Festive Penguin Chick Christmas Card by LisaMarieArt

Of course Lisa Marie has much more than just cats, She paints all kinds of animals and all of them are cute. There are polar bears, penguins, foxes, birds and mice. There are even a few dogs too. This is her most recent painting, an adorable little penguin that would make a perfect holiday card.

LisaMarieArt & Illustration webstore is dedicated to selling a wide range of products perfect for animal lovers, cat lovers and art lovers in general. Lisa also sells her original artwork on Etsy and Ebay and has other Zazzle stores.

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Mouse Country

Today's artist that I would like to introduce you to is Sandi Frunzi of Mouse Country While this is not Sandi's main store it is my favorite. Her primitive country designs are charming and fun to look at and finding out that they are mouse drawn is all the more impressive. Have you ever tried drawing with a mouse? Not easy.

Gingerbread House Holiday Recipe Binder by MouseCountry

What a perfect gift for anyone you know that loves to bake and cook or maybe to keep a collection of holiday recipes that have been handed down through the generations. Sandi has many recipe binders and matching recipe cards to go along.

Bless Internet Friends Mousepad by MouseCountry

I find this charming mousepad a little ironic. All of us have friends online that we may never have met face to face and to some people that can be a bit cold and distant but this design is very warm and inviting, sort of like the back door friend and it reminds us that friends are friends no matter how they have been met.

Primitive Doll Magnet by MouseCountry

Sandi also adds a bit of photography to her work too. This is a darling little doll that would love a space on your fridge or filing cabinet

Primitive Soap Poster by MouseCountry

This would make a fine framed print in a bathroom and I think it would look lovely in a kitchen too just by cropping off the Bath part. Cropping can easily be done right on Zazzle.

Take a stroll through Mouse Country, you just might be able to smell the cinnamon sticks and logs on the fire as you do.



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DB Visual Arts

Today I would like to feature Denise of DB Visual Arts - an artist and photographer from the mountains of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Her cards and gifts are for all occasions including cards with Scripture and inspirational messages.

funny frog bookmark by dbvisualarts

I would like to start off with this delightful little bookmark. When I first saw it I immediatly thought of Lady Cottington's Book of Pressed Fairies and it made me laugh. I think this is a great incentive for young readers or given out as rewards for good grades

turning blue card for soldier by dbvisualarts

I thought this would be a great card to showcase being Veteran's Day is tomorrow. This very simple and nicely designed card is just perfect for a very important event in a soldiers life.

day care,child care, teacher or babysitting by dbvisualarts

I love this business card! What a bright, cheery, and most important stand out in someones wallet card this is! I can see anyone from a teen babysitter to a professional day care business using this card.

New baby announcement Christmas by dbvisualarts

and finally a wonderful card just perfect for announcing a new baby. What better way to tell everyone about your new addition to the family?

Stop by Denise's store and look at all her wonderful things and great variety she has to offer. I am sure you won't be disappointed at all!


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The Digital Fantasy Art of Nicole L Marques

Looking for distinct original paintings inspired by fantasy? Occitania's Store by Nicole Marques is that place. She is a digital artist among other things and she does it well. Her fantasy paintings bring magic to life and create a dreamlike atmosphere.

Capricorn, postcard by Occitania

I love this painting, in fact it is one of my favorites and it is a beautiful twist on the Sea Goat. The attention to detail is not at all lost here from the shiny pearls of her bodice to the clever hairstyle resembling horns.

Lady and Butterflies! by Occitania

This is another of my favorites depicting a woman rescuing some butterflies from a spiderweb. I love the contrast of the cold dark colors of her surroundings against the brightness of the butterfly wings.

Spring Equinox, postcard by Occitania

When I look at this painting I see a small fairy, on one side is winter, the other spring and she has met the hummingbird to transfer the seasons.

Dream Walk! by Occitania

Dream Walk is so full of detail it takes quite a while to notice everything. Hearts, butterflies, fairies and what I would like to imagine as millions of little fireflies are all tucked away as this lady walks through her dreams.

If you are a fan of fantasy art, you should definitely pay Nicole a visit. Nicole also has other shops on Zazzle.



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New From Pen And Ink

Fun Florals Sticker

I just wanted to take a moment to show what is new over at Pen And Ink before I introduce you to the next artist coming in the next post.

Fun Florals is a new design I drew in Illustrator using custom brushes and swatches. This particular version is more of a muted tone but coming soon will be a bright more colorful version. Right now it is available on all kinds of supplies for your business or personal use, from order forms to recipe cards to handmade by stickers and presentation/recipe/photo binders.

Fun Floral Invitation

Fun Floral 1.5" Binder

Fun Florals Mousepad

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Ruxique's Business & Special Occasions Shop

Ruxique's Business & Special Occasions Shop

Ruxique's store is business and special occasion store full of clean simple designs and beautiful colors. She offers a wide range of products for businesses, weddings, showers and baby items. There are many themed party invitations to be found here as well - all fully personalized right online.

Elegant Retro Lavender Flower Swirls business card 3

by Ruxique

This design stood out for me, it is beautifully done, simple and clean. The colors are very regal and sure to stand out in someone's wallet. It is designed for both the front and back and your information can be added with ease.

Elegant Bride Bridal Shower Party Invitation 6

by Ruxique

This must be Ruxique's most popular invitation and if it is not it should be. I have shown grey version here but it is available in several colors in her Bridal section of her store.

Daisy Garden Birthday Party Invitation

by Ruxique

I just think this is a fun design and daisies are always a favorite of mine. I have shown the Garden Party Invitation above but it is also available for other party invitations and also comes in a sunflower motif for more of an autumn feel.

Pink Birds & Flowers Photo Baby Girl Album 2

by Ruxique

A very sweet photo album for a new baby. Simply paste your baby's photo and personalize the name and you have a lasting keepsake to give as a gift or keep for your little one, of course a boys version is available too

I hope you take some time to look around Ruxique's store, She has some very unique items to make your special day one of a kind.


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The Corrieweb Store

There is no mistaking the colorful fantastical art of Dutch artist and illustrator Corrie Kuipers. Her distinct style and her characters bring a smile when you look at them. Corrie often uses her talent to bring awareness to certain social issues like breast cancer, global warming and environmentalism. It was hard picking a few items to showcase here as she has so many endearing characters but I managed to narrow it down to these:

treehuggers by cfkaatje

I have to say it was very difficult choosing one of her cat designs, there are so many and they are all cute. Corrie's cats are many and they are always adorable. If you know someone that loves cats you are sure to find something here to delight them. (Oh and for those of you that love dogs she has plenty of them too!)

sky diving cow by cfkaatje

I am always amazed at Corrie's cows, she always manages to put them in the most ridiculous situations, from sky-diving to bungee jumping, there is even a scooter riding cow

yo! be green by cfkaatje

In all honesty I chose this design because of the look on the frogs face, it makes me laugh

fang kitty by cfkaatje

By far my favorite line of Corrie's, her Voodoodles, a collection of cute and creepy dollies with personality and an attitude.

Stop by Corrie's store and take a look at all of the wonderful characters that live in her world, I can assure you that you will enjoy your look around. Corrie also sells her art on Greeting Card Universe.

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