tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46076252125214398682008-08-21T22:06:06.735-04:00Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comBlogger240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-78339183900276379952008-08-21T15:29:00.005-04:002008-08-21T15:37:45.798-04:00<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku9217787/index.cfm?pkey=cnewckgi"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237055635446672674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SK3CWnPBrSI/AAAAAAAABjQ/5pBPIcKWcpg/s400/cake.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Hi Everyone...<br /><br /><br /><br />I just finished baking some yummy treats for all my friends who are coming tonight for a festive food filled night....<br /><br />We will end the night with a bon fire and S'mores.....what fun!<br /><br />whenever I bake I always do some shopping for special cake pans....and today I found this magical pan.....the pan is filled with pretty bees, butterflies and lady bugs....<br />oh yeah...to get your own cute creature pan you can head to a local Williams Sonoma or shop on-line.....<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku9217787/index.cfm?pkey=cnewckgi"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237055711162098354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SK3CbBS_YrI/AAAAAAAABjY/98pxlBF4b5k/s400/cakepanw2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p>Have a wonderful day/night!!!</p><p>Hugs</p><p>Diana</p>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-82161621283633123092008-08-20T15:05:00.007-04:002008-08-20T15:15:53.631-04:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKxtVALDksI/AAAAAAAABjI/qmWr1X05KEg/s1600-h/Weddingcolour.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236680674316096194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKxtVALDksI/AAAAAAAABjI/qmWr1X05KEg/s400/Weddingcolour.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKxrcOFornI/AAAAAAAABi4/98oBjppjZ1E/s1600-h/Weddingcolour2.jpg"></a></div><div>Hi Everyone...</div><br /><div></div><div>I took a moment out of the day to make this special Wedding Illustration....I am in the middle of all these wonderful Wedding Projects for my Brother and my Sister-in-Law to be....and I have Weddings on my mind....</div><br /><div></div><div>I just love Weddings.....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Have a wonderful day!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Hugs</div><br /><div>Diana</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236678270064015186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKxrJDosN1I/AAAAAAAABiw/1MuY5EQJK3U/s400/weddsmall.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Awwwwwww.....ain't love GRAND!</div></div></div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-37634047568378548602008-08-19T15:34:00.008-04:002008-08-19T16:35:37.822-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236315165360106354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKsg5lNHq3I/AAAAAAAABio/vS1TNDoQuqs/s400/Bakerycolour.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hi Everyone...<br /><br />This week's challenge on Arty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Girlz</span> is <strong>Shapes</strong> and I wanted to create something yummy and fun with this theme...so here it is....<br /><br />It's dedicated to a local bakery in my town...I am so in love with cute little bakeries....I feel like a kid walking by and I have to stop and stare...<br /><br />Everything about bakeries is amazing...the cuteness...the great scent of freshly baked goods and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">of course</span> eating some yummy treats....like cupcakes and cookies....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">yummm</span>!<br /><br />This special baker, creates wonderful treats in all shapes and sizes....no one can just walk by without picking up a yummy treat....she wraps them up in the cutest pink boxes and ties them with some ribbon.....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236314867880515010" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKsgoRAdVcI/AAAAAAAABig/KmiXQL87YUM/s400/bakeryclose.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I also dedicate this to all of you....<br />my "SWEET" blog friends...<br /><br />we will call this a virtual bakery where we can eat treats and drink some lattes...<br /><br />Hugs<br />DianaDiana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-15660830884079697942008-08-17T14:46:00.000-04:002008-08-17T22:34:45.046-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235189933415339330" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKchgdjsFUI/AAAAAAAABho/wr8rL17SVZk/s400/Extremes.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.inspiremethursday.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235678564298594690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKjd6hclGYI/AAAAAAAABh4/480MZmTl4yU/s200/logo.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hi Everyone....<br /><br />Oh what a fun theme....this is a piece I did a while back...and it fits the theme of opposites just right....she is still one of my favorites....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235679572648363058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKje1N15hDI/AAAAAAAABiA/PVXO5BDjzug/s400/choose.jpg" border="0" /></a>I also have this piece which is all about opposites....<br /><br />Thanks for popping by!<br />Hugs,<br />DianaDiana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-69045050542164274552008-08-15T11:07:00.003-04:002008-08-15T11:49:16.441-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234761753865685650" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKWcFIb3CpI/AAAAAAAABhg/nO4W42BGo40/s400/Shower.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>Hi Everyone...</p><p>This week's theme was a little tough...but after a while the only thing I could think of was this...</p><p>"Her bridesmaids took extra care to <span style="font-size:130%;">detach </span>the ribbons and bows for her special shower hat"</p><p>but the only thing the blushing Bride wanted was for that hat to be detached from her head...lol</p><p>Have a wonderful weekend!!!</p><p>Hugs....</p><p>Diana</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-69926453953851578032008-08-13T15:46:00.004-04:002008-08-13T15:51:35.182-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234091476977075170" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKM6d4ceQ-I/AAAAAAAABhY/jxwM2IbkGpA/s400/angelwatch2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Hi Everyone...<br /><br />I am having fun with more colour this week...I wasn't sure when I would be able to colour this piece that I created in the Hospital for my Father in Law....but I found some peace in working on this one today....I will have this one matted and framed for Brad....<br /><br />May you all know that you too have a Guardian Angel watching over you...<br /><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234091289464591090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKM6S96A0vI/AAAAAAAABhQ/sCh0iILUs2c/s200/angelhead.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hugs....<br />Diana<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-10897302796689842242008-08-13T09:05:00.003-04:002008-08-13T09:15:59.382-04:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKLeUk_NiMI/AAAAAAAABhI/0nqIqPYRNgs/s1600-h/Iloveyourblog%5B1%5D%5B1%5D.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233990162065492162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKLeUk_NiMI/AAAAAAAABhI/0nqIqPYRNgs/s320/Iloveyourblog%5B1%5D%5B1%5D.png" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKLeLGKupwI/AAAAAAAABhA/b6onxoe6QRc/s1600-h/Iloveyourblog%5B1%5D%5B1%5D.png"></a> <div><br /><br /></div><div>I was pleasantly surprised this week with an award from the talented <a href="http://scrapping-away.blogspot.com/">Julie</a>. Her blog is called Scrapping Away and she makes the most amazing things....you have to check it out....she is also one of the founders of the <a href="http://scrapping-away.blogspot.com/">Arty Girlz Challenge Blog</a>....another blog you have to check out and participate in .....</div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>I have to now pick 7 of my favourite blogs and the rules are:<br />1. The winner can put the logo on their blog</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>2. Link the person you received your award from</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs4. Put links of those blogs on yours.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls or boys you’ve nominated<br />I'm passing this award on to these wonderful and talented blog friends....I pop by their blogs almost daily for some inspiration....</div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://fanniecarte.blogspot.com/">Fannie</a></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://edrianthomidis.blogspot.com/">Edrian</a> </div><div><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://pugnotes.blogspot.com/">Melissa</a></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://honorbowden.blogspot.com/">Honor</a></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://dianesmixedart.blogspot.com/">Diane</a></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://mandarianne.blogspot.com/">Marianne</a></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://lisamgriffin.blogspot.com/">Lisa</a></div><div><br />Cheers...pop back later for another coloured piece....</div><div>Diana<br /></div><div></div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-19363390360894960172008-08-11T20:52:00.005-04:002008-08-11T21:29:10.302-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233428498744872498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKDffeEYDjI/AAAAAAAABg4/K8CmkmtB8hA/s400/park.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hi Everyone...<br /><br /><br />Looks like I am in full colour mode this week...<br /><br />I finally finished off Lovely Rita...the trendy, cupcake loving, skate board chick that loves riding through the park....her favorite colour is pink and she loves trees....especially the tall old ones that have seen many wonderful things....<br /><br /><br /><p>Hugs.........Diana<br /><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233428197564828450" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKDfN8FdSyI/AAAAAAAABgw/sImhkVSyyKA/s200/park2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SKDfHQ-KCaI/AAAAAAAABgo/YbKtJy8Q4Kg/s1600-h/park2.jpg"></a><br /></p>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-6730530640537450322008-08-10T22:18:00.006-04:002008-08-10T22:35:57.739-04:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SJ-lMdlB4iI/AAAAAAAABgY/3D5gQSbROUY/s1600-h/Aqdayatthebeach.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233082925544759842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SJ-lMdlB4iI/AAAAAAAABgY/3D5gQSbROUY/s400/Aqdayatthebeach.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div>Hi Everyone...</div><div> </div><div></div><div>Not sure how your weekend was....here it was rainy and stormy all weekend...</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>I pulled out this sketch and decided it was time to finish it in colour....so in light of the fact that it was an indoor weekend....I wanted to think of the water and sunnier days...</div><div></div></div><div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233080665433638690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SJ-jI6AjByI/AAAAAAAABgI/qu-7YjMhH2g/s200/beach.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hope you have a wonderful Monday!!!</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Hugs</div><div><br /></div><div>Diana</div></div></div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-52024797394120300312008-08-08T15:50:00.005-04:002008-08-08T15:58:19.698-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232238268506500994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SJyk-86I74I/AAAAAAAABf4/u6YCb7vS0n0/s400/sail.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hi Everyone...<br /><br />I was stumped with the theme this week...but then ended up creating "SAIL" a special mermaid that loved everything about sailing...sailing vessels and especially sailors....<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br />Cheers....Diana<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232237911609695938" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SJykqLXT3sI/AAAAAAAABfw/Yb7y2hLxzbo/s200/sailface.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SJyj8sgsIVI/AAAAAAAABfo/DneGstpORYc/s1600-h/sail.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-12369889578578196462008-08-06T20:13:00.009-04:002008-08-06T21:20:19.804-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231562367613672578" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SJo-QV3qHII/AAAAAAAABfg/lwOkpC4SRi8/s400/Cakeladyweb.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hi Everyone...<br /><br />I am finally feeling a bit more energized...so I wanted to post a new illustration here and share a few quotes I just read....<br /><br />I created this special cake lady ....<br /><br />she is titled...<br /><br />"Have your cake and eat it too"<br /><br />She would love to share her cake with all the "sweet" visitors to my blog...so enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><br />I just read these 2 quotes today....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><ul><li><em><span style="color:#ff9900;">"There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way."</span></em> Author Unknown</li></ul><p></p><ul><li><em><span style="color:#ff9966;">"We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them."</span></em> Kahlil Gibran </li></ul><p>It made me take a moment to think about life and my art truly makes me happy and also makes me feel like I am living my life in my own way....I will also make a conscious effort to choose my joys and sorrows more wisely....I think we all worry way too much about the little things....we should have our cake and eat it too!!!!!!!!!</p><br /><br />Hugs and thanks for popping by...<br /><br />Hugs<br />DianaDiana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-4254103955088053432008-08-05T21:55:00.008-04:002008-08-05T22:04:16.041-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231218587294167186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SJkFlsYW8JI/AAAAAAAABfY/2iJXVr4E4hQ/s400/augustlongweekiend+052.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hi Everyone...<br /><br />We just got back from a wonderful long weekend...but all the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">water sports</span> have taken a tole on me...<br /><br />We had the greatest time with friends up at our family cottage in Huntsville...<br /><br />The weather was great and we shared some huge laughs along the way...<br /><br />I am recovering from some bruises so I have taken it easy today...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231218292326510034" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SJkFUhilrdI/AAAAAAAABfQ/A8tx0fSdkLs/s400/augustlongweekiend+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />We also popped by my brother's place up at Sand Lake...he is building a lovely place and it will be tons of fun to hang out here too....<br /><br />Well back to rest...<br /><br />Hugs<br />Diana<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231217923073549874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SJkE_B90pjI/AAAAAAAABfI/Xn-OKfu1DZE/s400/augustlongweekiend+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-82567548420536415972008-08-01T09:41:00.003-04:002008-08-01T09:43:33.796-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229544241006679714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SJMSx6ZklqI/AAAAAAAABfA/boSWEHEIUgQ/s400/witchcolour.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>She cast a spell and all I heard was "POOF"</div><div> </div><div>Have a great long weekend everyone....</div><div> </div><div>Cheers,</div><div>Diana</div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-73094420936729007602008-07-30T10:21:00.004-04:002008-07-30T11:19:33.683-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228812532320596546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SJB5S3IUckI/AAAAAAAABeg/nhxyKwlAQG8/s400/minivacationpaintings.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hi Everyone...<br /><br />On our vacation I had thought about messing around with some mini-paintings....<br /><br />and you know I had to incorporate cupcakes in them some how...<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lol</span><br /><br />So here are the ink sketches...I will be painting these and posting them in colour....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />These are a tribute to some of my all time favorites.....<br /><ul><li>Picasso - "Woman with Book" in my case it is "Woman with cupcake"</li><li>Grant Wood - "American Gothic" in my case they pierced a cupcake with the fork</li><li>Leonardo <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Da</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Vinci</span> - "Mona Lisa" in my case I created 2....she is one of my favorites....she is waiting to eat her cupcake...</li><li>Rene Magritte - "Son of Man" I always picture a cupcake instead of the green apple on this one...</li><li>Edward Munch - "The Scream" ...something I always do when I see a great cupcake...</li></ul><p>Well I hope these brought a smile to your day....</p><p><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Who are some of your favorite painters and pieces...I would love to know...</span></em></p><p>Thanks for popping in and saying hello!</p><p>Hugs</p><p>Diana</p>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-83877739059115416512008-07-28T20:07:00.013-04:002008-07-28T22:13:40.067-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228224682094150530" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SI5ipeYmw4I/AAAAAAAABeY/hnfPIjsrOGk/s400/colenorth.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hi Everyone,<br /><br />Just wanted to share some photos from our vacation...I love seeing Cole's expression when he learns new things...<br />The view at the cottage is amazing and I love having my morning coffee just sitting on the deck overlooking the wonderful view....<br /><br />Here is our munchkin Cole enjoying the wonderful weather....we could barely get him out of the water...<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lol</span><br /><br />Thanks for popping by and saying hello!<br /><br />I also added a shot of some of the bracelets I made for my wrist candy shop....<br /><br />I have to photograph them and get them in the shop....<br /><br />Have a great night and pop by tomorrow as I will be posting my mini painting series I started on my vacation...they are hilarious..<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">heheh</span><br />Well hugs!!!<br />Diana<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228224290486924514" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SI5iSriKtOI/AAAAAAAABeI/gvt_LQkZ2HU/s400/northvacation.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228224138681494562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SI5iJ2A7rCI/AAAAAAAABeA/AhNv2GqbiZE/s400/north2.jpg" border="0" /></a> sunset boating is always my favorite!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228223995509306498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SI5iBgqBdII/AAAAAAAABd4/XvkH-WLysjo/s400/minnie.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Minnie enjoys the lake as much as we do!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228224491249393170" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SI5ieXbq3hI/AAAAAAAABeQ/ZFaLy2c1KVs/s400/wristcandy.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-123748b1e8066ab2" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.blogger.com/img/videoplayer.swf?videoUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvp.video.google.com%2Fvideodownload%3Fversion%3D0%26secureurl%3DqgAAAJRKzAPfu3a7ks9WIkYJqTETHe-kh_S-Wu-jf8w2WeA4L4U0ZVPQf0V7cz_QVkG2eRItS7rE5nsbiCvpfY92yR-g22h_L7GYJlhGd-rjB5vDQOBcRXrO3hUh49GC6cScVuNd-qoW-oA_Wt1ouHafokqFRKhT7jpCXJZiendbsTLDsMnmzUhQx-nNm-sDyIqiFePoCCvZtSNDZ2GT3d2VZBk13CgDpdeyO_kSIfwgYT-I%26sigh%3DCgU0hCINerjzUzoUlOssPV5vU_E%26begin%3D0%26len%3D86400000%26docid%3D0&amp;nogvlm=1&amp;thumbnailUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.google.com%2FThumbnailServer2%3Fapp%3Dblogger%26contentid%3D123748b1e8066ab2%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw320%26sigh%3DiniBVFZlR5AvJwRL_D-3_anDZWw&amp;messagesUrl=video.google.com%2FFlashUiStrings.xlb%3Fframe%3Dflashstrings%26hl%3Den"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"> <embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/videoplayer.swf?videoUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvp.video.google.com%2Fvideodownload%3Fversion%3D0%26secureurl%3DqgAAAJRKzAPfu3a7ks9WIkYJqTETHe-kh_S-Wu-jf8w2WeA4L4U0ZVPQf0V7cz_QVkG2eRItS7rE5nsbiCvpfY92yR-g22h_L7GYJlhGd-rjB5vDQOBcRXrO3hUh49GC6cScVuNd-qoW-oA_Wt1ouHafokqFRKhT7jpCXJZiendbsTLDsMnmzUhQx-nNm-sDyIqiFePoCCvZtSNDZ2GT3d2VZBk13CgDpdeyO_kSIfwgYT-I%26sigh%3DCgU0hCINerjzUzoUlOssPV5vU_E%26begin%3D0%26len%3D86400000%26docid%3D0&amp;nogvlm=1&amp;thumbnailUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.google.com%2FThumbnailServer2%3Fapp%3Dblogger%26contentid%3D123748b1e8066ab2%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw320%26sigh%3DiniBVFZlR5AvJwRL_D-3_anDZWw&amp;messagesUrl=video.google.com%2FFlashUiStrings.xlb%3Fframe%3Dflashstrings%26hl%3Den" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object> Brad and his brother Robert (my brother-in-law) skiing together...I had to add this because the way Robert wipes out .....it is too funny!!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">hehehehe</span>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-70521437901389470562008-07-27T21:05:00.004-04:002008-07-27T21:13:25.389-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227865486074624882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SI0b9g8Au3I/AAAAAAAABdw/YmgG4p3KeDU/s400/giveawayart.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi Everyone...</div><div> </div><div>I am back home from a wonderful family vacation! We all headed up to the Evans' family cottage in Huntsville for a week of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">water skiing</span>, tubing and eating!</div><div> </div><div>It was a blast and we lucked out because the weather at home was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">awful</span> all week....and up North it was wonderful!</div><div> </div><div>I have so much fun stuff to post about some projects I worked on...but till I get unpacked and settled I wanted to share some of the mini-paintings that I created for that give away....</div><div>Here are the treats for some wonderful blog friends....</div><div>Hope you enjoy them....</div><div> </div><div>It is nice to be connected again and I missed all of you!!!</div><div> </div><div>hugs</div><div>Diana</div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-61219060477740311542008-07-18T15:02:00.010-04:002008-07-20T10:16:53.160-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224432276561405330" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SIDpea2HJZI/AAAAAAAABdo/fYrUqAv6VKA/s400/enoughshoes.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Hi Everyone...<br /><br />This week's theme on <a href="http://www.illustrationfriday.com/">IF </a>is "Enough" and my take is inspired by a girl named Madison...<br /><br />no matter how many pairs she bought...<br />it was never ENOUGH!<br /><br />Hope you all have a wonderful weekend... and I will see you all after my break!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Diana<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-239986498273724172008-07-17T10:24:00.009-04:002008-07-17T11:13:23.057-04:00<div><div><div><a href="http://beta.savvyauntie.com/ExpertiseCategory.aspx?Id=19&amp;SubGroupId=117&amp;Name=Books%20&amp;%20Learning&amp;SubGroupName=Diana"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223996857404750946" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SH9ddsFd_GI/AAAAAAAABc4/SbWfKnUtCEk/s400/savvy2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://beta.savvyauntie.com/ExpertiseCategory.aspx?Id=19&amp;SubGroupId=117&amp;Name=Books%20&amp;%20Learning&amp;SubGroupName=Diana"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224000816186385250" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SH9hEHsj42I/AAAAAAAABdI/EG0S9TLjAVw/s400/savvy.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div>Hi Everyone....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The talented <a href="http://www.dabbled.org/2008/07/wednesday-interview-series-diana-evans.html">Dot</a> featured an interview about me on her blog yesterday...pop by and check it out...thanks Dot...I loved all your questions....</div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><a href="http://beta.savvyauntie.com/ExpertiseCategory.aspx?Id=19&amp;SubGroupId=117&amp;Name=Books%20&amp;%20Learning&amp;SubGroupName=Diana"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224000994714543042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SH9hOgw_Y8I/AAAAAAAABdQ/itEzKcQH4Uc/s400/savvy3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div></div><br /><br /><div>I also wanted to let you know about my expertise articles on savvy auntie.</div><br /><div>The site was officially launched last week in beta and I am pretty pleased with the look and feel of it....</div><br /><div>That's me on the Featured Expertise page..... I am a children's book expert on the site and I write articles and reviews for savvy aunties. I really enjoy working on <a href="http://beta.savvyauntie.com/ExpertiseCategory.aspx?Id=19&amp;SubGroupId=117&amp;Name=Books%20&amp;%20Learning&amp;SubGroupName=Diana">these articles</a>....</div><br /><div></div><div>Have a wonderful day and thanks for popping by!</div><div></div><div>Cheers,</div><div>Diana<br /></div><div></div></div></div></div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-8585079467659757752008-07-16T16:02:00.004-04:002008-07-16T16:19:48.008-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223705839800546818" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SH5UyPBx9gI/AAAAAAAABco/woIaweo9ajw/s400/cupcakeshirt.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi Everyone...</div><div></div><div>I was shopping around for the perfect cupcake shirt and never found anything that I loved so I decided to start hand painting special order cupcake shirts...</div><div></div><div></div><div>Here is the one I made for me...I added some sparkle that looks fab in the sun...</div><div></div><div>Hope you enjoy it!!!</div><div></div><div>I think I will make a whole bunch of designs for this one....</div><div> </div><div>To commission a special cupcake shirt for you, your child or anyone that loves to smile you can send me an e-mail...</div><div> </div><div>info(at)dianaevans(dot)ca</div><div></div><div>Cheers,</div><div>Diana</div><div></div><div></div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-71228367411853024172008-07-14T15:38:00.016-04:002008-07-14T21:10:46.076-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222960459167237698" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHuu3XyTBkI/AAAAAAAABcg/wH2mHyFnBIg/s400/Cole%27s+2nd+Birthday+023.jpg" border="0" /></a> Make a wish!<br /><br />Hi Everyone...<br /><br />We had a wonderful time for our son's second Birthday Party...<br /><br />This year we are having two parties...<br /><br />One with all our friends and their children...this was on Saturday July 12<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>.... we had 18 people over and it was a blast....<br /><br />and Cole is lucky that on his actual Birthday which is July 15<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> he is having another party with family...<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222960102847856450" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHuuioZIv0I/AAAAAAAABcY/fDiq-7qYLh8/s400/Cole%27s+2nd+Birthday+028.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />He was so excited when everyone sang Happy Birthday and his smile when he blew out his candle was priceless....<br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222959330104473474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHut1pswd4I/AAAAAAAABcQ/iVK_8wOW2D0/s400/Cole%27s+2nd+Birthday+034.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I made a special cake for him...Strawberry and Lemon....and then I used a print of the painting I made for him as a cake topper...</div><div></div><div>and there are a few cupcakes left in the corner.....<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222958787149700802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHutWDCQHsI/AAAAAAAABcI/2efn7NMduvA/s400/Cole%27s+2nd+Birthday+006.jpg" border="0" /></a> Brad and I worked on the decorations....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222958516735128162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHutGTqZMmI/AAAAAAAABcA/NDfYccpWFWE/s400/Cole%27s+2nd+Birthday+016.jpg" border="0" /></a> Cole and some friends in the pool...what fun!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222958068675420338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHussOgooLI/AAAAAAAABb4/_N_bIQqXGF4/s400/Cole%27s+2nd+Birthday+011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222957599473099730" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHusQ6mFY9I/AAAAAAAABbw/TpQVPVZD2PY/s400/Cole%27s+2nd+Birthday+074.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Cole loves his tractor ...just like Daddy's lawn mower...hehehe<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222957057424585362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHurxXTpcpI/AAAAAAAABbo/Ra1yGk-ojf8/s400/Cole%27s+2nd+Birthday+045.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Cole opening his gifts...anything with wheels...is a huge hit!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222956745930822418" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHurfO5v0xI/AAAAAAAABbg/exINKKxh6pc/s400/Cole%27s+2nd+Birthday+065.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />a midnight snack with some friends...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-86701798489466636082008-07-10T23:06:00.013-04:002008-07-10T23:31:33.625-04:00<div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221591915597679938" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHbSLptATUI/AAAAAAAABbM/o1eTMrBbxdU/s320/colebday.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hi Everyone....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I will be a busy bee over the next few days getting ready for Cole's 2nd Birthday Party...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It is hard to believe that a whole year has passed since his 1st Birthday....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>He is becoming the sweetest little man ever...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I will be making special decorations that I laminate....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I have to make some yummy cupcakes.... and his traditional Huge Birthday Cake....</div><div>I am so excited because Cole will be able to blow out his candles this year...since he managed to help Grandpa blow out his at his Birthday....</div><div> </div><div>I will be back once the party is over and the bon fire is out....so in the mean time I thank you for popping by and I leave you with some memories from his 1st Birthday ....</div><div> </div><div>Hugs</div><div>Diana<br /></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221591533096647506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHbR1Yxpu1I/AAAAAAAABbE/Aq8J_BeaJW8/s400/Cole+and+his+cake.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />yummy cake ...it barely fit in the fridge...lol<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221592652506092914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHbS2i5qVXI/AAAAAAAABbU/_IDXGAzpCwA/s400/July+15th+2007+Cole%27s+1st+Birthday+Party+010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />my special monkey cupcakes...<br /><div><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHbOoBNzQ8I/AAAAAAAABac/ings5HLz3hU/s1600-h/colebday.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221591209275707266" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHbRiicuT4I/AAAAAAAABa8/dVnAXPD_nb8/s400/July+15th+2007+Cole%27s+1st+Birthday+Party+181.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />the Birthday boy!!!!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221590795081892418" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHbRKbdOQkI/AAAAAAAABa0/YmwuDu_XFD8/s400/July+15th+2007+Cole%27s+1st+Birthday+Party+050.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221590175683356658" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHbQmYBGp_I/AAAAAAAABas/RtpTcK4tDdU/s400/July+15th+2007+Cole%27s+1st+Birthday+Party+051.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />the tables on our deck....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221589150361060418" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHbPqsZOBEI/AAAAAAAABak/-puOm0sxXss/s400/July+15th+2007+Cole%27s+1st+Birthday+Party+081.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />and the BBQ'd chickens....<br /><div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-42535684078400315142008-07-09T20:32:00.005-04:002008-07-09T21:10:55.211-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221182043998622178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHVdZ_AvkeI/AAAAAAAABaM/xtybyMRSUWU/s400/cone.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHVYsf9Cj6I/AAAAAAAABaE/wCHKrzzUC1o/s1600-h/award.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221176864520966050" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHVYsf9Cj6I/AAAAAAAABaE/wCHKrzzUC1o/s400/award.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>Hi Everyone...</div><div><br /></div><div>What a wonderful day indeed....I have been nominated for the Brillante Weblog Premio-2008...by three wonderful artists </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://nancylefko.blogspot.com/">Nancy Lefko</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://carliscorner.blogspot.com/">Carli Moua</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://edrianthomidis.blogspot.com/">Edrian Thomidis</a></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you so much Nancy, Carli and Adrian....I am thrilled that you think I am worthy of this award......</div><div><br /></div><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The rules of accepting are as follows:</div><div><br />1) Put the logo on your blog<br />.2) Add a link to the person who awarded you.<br />3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs.<br />4) Add links to those blogs on yours.<br />5) Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I have so many wonderful and talented friends on-line...and I am thrilled to award this to them...</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the seven artists I would love to nominate for this award....</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.blog.mrsbillustrations.com/">Andi Butler</a> she is such a wonderful illustrator and you have to check out some of the books she has worked on...I am so addicted....and she bakes the most amazing cupcakes!!! </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://closetcooking.blogspot.com/">Kevin - Closet Cooking</a> is one of the most amazing cooks ever...if you ever need a new recipe and some amazing photos to go along with it...pop by his blog...you better eat before you go...he makes me hungry!</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://pugnotes.blogspot.com/">Melissa Langer - pugnotes</a> she is the most amazing with all of her artwork...if you love animals ...especially cute pugs ...you have to pop by and see some of her work...you will love it....</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://escapeprocess.blogspot.com/">Emily G</a> she is a sweet Swedish girl with a very unique style of illustration...you will love all her bunnies and her great ideas....</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://creativesolace.blogspot.com/">Heather Robinson</a> she is one of the most amazing collage artists....I am very lucky to have her art in my studio...pop by and check things out...she has something new each day!</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://mandarianne.blogspot.com/">Marianne - Mandalas and More</a> she is such a sweet friend and I love her unique mandalas...these pieces are very special....I also love that she has my art all the way in the Netherlands....</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://honorbowden.blogspot.com/">Honor Bowden</a> she is the coolest and hippest with a multitude of talents from web design to illustration to fine art....you will love her amazing ladies....</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>Have a wonderful night and pop by tomorrow to see some more art...</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Hugs</div><div><br /></div><div>Diana</div><div><br /></div><div></div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-20966543310599038912008-07-08T22:28:00.004-04:002008-07-08T23:21:28.717-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220835783708794226" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHQie-6cXXI/AAAAAAAABZc/_I7pnRbk--8/s400/KathyG-firstsample.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi Everyone...</div><div></div><div>I watched <a href="http://www.kathygriffin.net/">Kathy Griffin </a>in action on some great Comedy shows and then on Seinfeld....one of my all time favorite shows...she is hilarious....</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>When my Agent contacted me to do a sample for her I was thrilled to say the least....</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Here is the sample...</div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Hope you enjoy it...and thank you for popping by my blog...I love your visits...</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Cheers,</div><div>Diana</div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-83638147445310023782008-07-07T23:11:00.005-04:002008-07-08T09:23:54.268-04:00<a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220477121953372178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHLcSHwVmBI/AAAAAAAABZU/9yuvq12dICs/s400/seaturtles.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.dianaevans.ca/"></a></div><br /><div>Hi Everyone....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I am busy with some mini-paintings that are part of my give aways...so in the mean time I thought I would post one of my character sketches and since the theme on <a href="http://artygirlzchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Arty Girlz Challenge Blog </a>this week is sketch I am adding it there too...</div><br /><div></div><br /><p>I did a study on some sea turtles for a potential children's book...</p><br /><p></p><br /><p>Here is my character...</p><br /><p>I love turtles....</p><p></p><p>Cheers,</p><p>Diana</p>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607625212521439868.post-18732422205507235962008-07-06T21:19:00.005-04:002008-07-06T21:31:44.304-04:00<a href="http://fanniecarte.blogspot.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220076188576794434" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHFvouiYR0I/AAAAAAAABZE/oAF7fpAf_cE/s400/fannie2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hi Everyone....<br /><br />It is amazing how blog land can link you to so many wonderful and talented people....<br /><br />I was lucky enough to meet <a href="http://fanniecarte.blogspot.com/">Fannie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Narte</span></a>...An artist with one of the biggest hearts ever....<br /><br />She works in various mediums but her specialty is Fiber Art....<br /><br /><a href="http://fanniecarte.blogspot.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220076049339767282" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8skX9MlQswg/SHFvgn1r2fI/AAAAAAAABY8/3KY83dBVomM/s400/fannie.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Her work is so detailed and so perfect that you can hardly believe it when you see it in person....<br /><br />She is so passionate about life and all the wonder in this world...it is always great to visit her blog and share in her wisdom.<br /><br />This week she is having a special blog anniversary....each day that she posts art...till July 13<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> will end up in a draw for people that visit and take part in her festivities....how cool is that!!!<br /><br />I was lucky enough to purchase a few pieces of her art in her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Etsy</span> Shop....<br /><br />She also sends me wonderful gifts from time to time and I am so blessed to be able to enjoy her work.....She added a beautiful Collector <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ACEO</span> and this most amazing art quilt....<br /><br />Everything she creates has a special meaning and a story behind it....you can't help but get addicted to her magic....<br /><br />Have a wonderful day and pop by Fannie's blog for more wonderful art...<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Diana<br /><br /><br /><div></div>Diana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.com