********** "Uh oh!" Sale! Check out this deal! **********

Okay, I have a stack of about SEVENTY "ACEO" cards that had an oopsie in the printing process and accidentally came out too large! Each card came out 2.5" x 4" and well, that's not the right size for an ACEO! Other than being a half inch off kilter, it had no effect on the art whatsoever... but I can't sell them as actual ACEO cards.

So, I'm offering a random (but totally awesome) selection of FIVE CARDS for $10!!! The first three buyers will actually receive an ORIGINAL ACEO of my choice for helping me clear out the art!

I'm afraid I can't really let each person pick and choose which cards they want because it's fairly random -- however, I will let you suggest if you are more interested in fantasy art or the rather psychedelic funky middle eastern style work. There are also some of the fishy pieces in there as well!

Every piece I have in this collection is a MOST REQUESTED! Not one single piece is "unwanted" art! These are prints of my creme de la creme of 2007!

So, send me a note and let me know if you'd like to purchase a set of cards! If you wish to purchase more than five cards, I will make price breaks! (Five for $10, ten for $18, fifteen for $25.) Postage is $3 no matter how many cards you purchase!

Now, as most of you know, I normally sell a regular print for $3.45 to $5 with my limited edition prints starting at $10. These cards are the SAME EXCELLENT QUALITY!... just "too big".

Some of these cards are EXTRA DECORATED! I got bored and really highlighted the heck out of some of these cards, glittering, gold leafing and adding and extra "umph!" to many of them... that along makes them worth more than what I am selling them for!

So jump while they are here because I guarantee you, they will NOT last... especially since as of today I am officially closing prints of all 2007 cards! If you don't grab some of these, you'd better barter with an early bird!

Thanks and blessings!

********** Surgery/Health Update! (May 08, 08)**********

I have the major surgery scheduled for June 12th, with pre-op bloodwork and registration on the 10th of June. I will be in the US (Alabama and New Mexico) between May 15th and June 9th, so I'll basically be getting back and already unavailable yet again. I will not be taking any orders that were not discussed previously as I'm not going to be working during the last half of this month and June.

Thanks so much to all of my old and new friends for their caring and well wishes. I'm feeling pretty stressed these days in an attempt to get ready for my "vacation" and surgery, so I'm kinda flighty. If I don't thank you, it wasn't because I wasn't thinking of you -- fact is, I think of my friends online as often as I think of my "real time" friends. There's no end to my gratitude and I just wish I could give you all a huge hug for your concern and friendship.

I love that banner I've seen that shows a man hugging his computer and it says, "I love my computer, my friends live there". *snicker*

Amen to that.

********** CONTEST Winners!!! **********

I've HAD IT! Enough with the snow! Down with cold! We want happiness, warmth, sunshine, swimming pools, picnics on the lawn, camping, GREEN GRASS!

...and the winners gave us just that!!!


First Prize: "I've got the Blues" Amulet bag
Journal Feature for three months.
-- Journal Feature
-- Journal Feature & Stamp
-- Journal Feature and Stamp


...and that goes to:
"Flower Pixie"

Second Prize: "It's a Party!" Bracelet
Journal Feature for three months.
-- Journal Feature
-- Journal Feature & Stamp


...and that goes to:
"First Sign of Spring"

Third: Two ACEO Limited Edition Prints of winner's choice.
Journal Feature for three months.
-- Journal Feature
-- Journal Feature & Stamp


...and that goes to:
"Unicorn Head Piece"

Honourable Mentions:
"Floral Cabochon pendant"
"A New Beginning"
"Little Ram"

The Judges:


I truly feel that every single piece was a winner -- and it was REALLY tough to select winning entries because they are ALL top notch work! I honestly wish I could give every single person who entered a prize, but eventually one must draw the line somewhere.

Because I feel that the three honourable mentions were quality pieces, I am offering each of you a limited edition print of the ACEO of your choice.

Thank you to each and every contestant -- you've all done an amazing job and really brought some sunshine and spring warmth to DA!!!

**** HUGE "Thank you!!!" to for the subscription! I've been totally spoiled and everyone can now see the awesome entries! ***

********** News **********

I've been picked up by this incredible company in Australia now creating buttons, keychains, coasters and magnets featuring my work:
Badges of Honour: [link]
Check them out and get some art!

All of my art, including ACEOs and Bookmarks are all available in prints! Contact me or purchase directly from my website: [link]

8" x 10" (or larger) Limited Edition: $25
Open Edition: $15

5" x 7" Limited Edition: $12
Open Edition: $8

2.5" x 3.5" (ACEO) Limited Edition: $10
Open Edition: $5
All new designs (t-shirts, mugs, bags, prints, etc.) in my shop here: [link]

Commissions are ON HOLD for dolls, ACEOs and works up to 11" x 14" and pyrography (woodburning).

Dolls: $80 (12")
$135 (18")
$175 (Pan Doll)
ACEOs: $20 (2.5" x 3.5")
OSWOA: $120 (4/5" x 6/7")

Larger works begin at $150 for a single character in the following mediums: Pen and Ink, Watercolour Pencil, and Watercolours.

Pyrography prices vary according to design -- please contact me.

NOTE: 25% of the cost is due to begin the project and is non-refundable.

********** Info **********

If you are interested in purchasing any of my fantasy work, feel free to visit my Borealis Art Site: [link]

My Etsy Shop with various goodies: [link]

My ACEOs are available here: [link]

Awesome Buttons/Pins: [link]

Merchandise: [link]

Myspace: [link]

Ebay: [link]

I'm on a lot of other websites and I can be found under NoraBlansett or BorealisArt. Look me up wherever you land and bookmark, add, fav, etc.

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