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Oh no! It’s Christmas Eve and somebody forgot to buy tags for the gifts. Hmm. Well, you could just get out your Post-it pad or use your burrito wrapper from lunch. Aren’t you swanky.
No! Don’t do that! No one will appreciate black bean remnants on their gift, trust me.
Instead, use these printable gift tags that I designed just for you. Merry Christmas! It’s so easy. There are stockings, snowflakes and even some lightsabers thrown in because apparently there’s a new Star Wars. They should really do some marketing, I had no idea.
There are several pages with different styles. Choose your favorite or use them all!
If you need help figuring this out, it’s okay. We’ve all had someone put too much bourbon in our egg nog once or twice. Here’s how to use these things:
- Download the PDF of the gift tags here.
- Print them using your home (or hotel) printer. They are letter-size pages, so it’s easy. I suggest printing at full size, but if you shrink to fit, the world will keep spinning. Depending on how much egg nog you’ve had, it may spin faster.
- Cut them out using the handy dotted lines as a guide. I use a fancy Fiskars cutter, you could use scissors. Or the plastic knife from your burrito (I suggest rinsing or licking first).
- Fill them out. Yeah, I thought that was obvious, but you know… egg nog.
- Tape them to the present. Wait, you did what? Ha! Oh well, open them up again and see who gets what, THEN tape the tag to the gift.
If you’re having trouble reading the instructions (egg nog), just look at these photos:
In case you got lost (egg nog), here’s where to download the printable gift tags: http://bit.ly/christmas-tags
Happy Holidays and please tag responsibly.
Oh! Wait! Once more thing… try some delicious vegan egg nog.
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Sara Burrier,
on 10/29/2015
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Long ago, in a land far, far away (okay, like a few streets away...literally) I used to sit and draw conté portraits in a mall. My boyfriend at the time worked for a shop, who allowed me to sit right in front offering my services. At the time I did it because I could and it made me a little money during high school. But to be honest, I didn't see it as something to rave about or be excited about.
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Fast forward almost 20 years, and I can tell you that my view on portraiture has changed...dramatically.
Hand drawn portraiture brings a perspective, quality, and etherial impression a photograph lacks without professional editing. And this is exactly what I hope to bring to you. The act of drawing a portrait is very personal, challenging, and a HUGE honor and gift given to me as the artist.
I have this daydream to hand draw children, friends, and family into fairies and angels. I am starting this new service using colored pencil while I build my watercolor techniques in this subject matter. The idea behind Impressionable Portraits is they are lifelike, and look very close to the realistic photo, but with a hint of whimsy and sketchiness found only in drawing. They are not intended to be photo realistic, but definitely to look a lot like the person being drawn.
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I am currently taking commission requests for these portraits, and still have room to get some done before the Christmas holiday. They take about a week to create. Please
visit my request page, fill out the information form, and in the subject line write "Impressionable Portrait".
These are 5x7 inch colored pencil drawings for a flat fee of $200. Sprayed and matted in a white mat, ready to be placed in an 8x10 frame.
All I need is the photo, if it's fairy or angel wings, color palette, and something of interest to the individual. It's my wish to provide an image filled with wonder, joy, and light around a person you love dearly. As a gift, or for yourself.
By: Hazel Mitchell,
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You can win ....
a copy of
'Sleeping Bear - Journey of the Cubs'
- illustrated by (me!) Hazel Mitchell
A sweet chapter book retelling the legend of the Sleeping Bear Dunes of Lake Michigan,
great for K-2 and for Christmas stockings!
PLUS! (Yes, there is more!)
The ORIGINAL pencil drawing for the illustration from the page you see above from Chapter one,
signed and dated by me.
Entering is easy ...
follow the blog and leave a comment to say you have done so.
If you can't get the comment to stick, send me an email at
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Draw will be made Friday Dec 7th 2012.
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By: Emily Smith Pearce,
on 12/6/2010
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The kids decorated this bag together the other day for a friend’s birthday. It’s a shopping tote that zips into pouch-shape so you can store it in your purse and have it handy. Here in Germany pretty much everybody has re-useable totes because you have to pay extra for grocery bags.
The bag comes from dharma trading, which has a ton of other bag options for very reasonable prices. I think you can get some blank totes at Michael’s, too, but maybe not the lightweight zipper kind like this. The kids used Sharpies because we couldn’t find our Tee Juice markers, but I would recommend the fabric markers because the colors will wear better.
Here’s the back:
I thought it turned out really well.
Wanna know a secret?… We didn’t come up with the idea of putting your child’s name into their own customized children’s book. In fact, when I was six (about twenty years ago), my mother bought a novelty gift that was made by an incredibly modern device (something called a “com-pu-ter”). It inserted my name, age, and city of residence into a story about Santa.
You see, when little Jeff (me) asked Santa to give all the grownups the unselfish give of Time, he rewarded him (me) with a ride on his sleigh delivering presents (and time, I guess). The only problem (besides the lame moral) was that I was a precocious child who thought, “That didn’t happen! I asked for a truck, not Time!” I suspected that some trick was being played on me and read it exactly once (sorry Mom).
The story’s failed use of the past tense (indicating a false history that even a child can see through) inspired our use of the future and present tenses. Our custom kids books say things like, “If she were big, she’d…” or “When Olivia goes to the park, she…”
Also, absent from a book about me… pictures of Me!!! No wait, there I am! Look how handsome!
Here, they got me from my good side!
This book’s lessons were very useful during the development of our own customizable books. Now, your precocious children are guaranteed to cry out, “That’s me!” instead of, ”No way!”
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Wanna know a secret?… We didn’t come up with the idea of putting your child’s name into their own customized children’s book. In fact, when I was six (about twenty years ago), my mother bought a novelty gift that was made by an incredibly modern device (something called a “com-pu-ter”). It inserted my name, age, and city of residence into a story about Santa.
You see, when little Jeff (me) asked Santa to give all the grownups the unselfish give of Time, he rewarded him (me) with a ride on his sleigh delivering presents (and time, I guess). The only problem (besides the lame moral) was that I was a precocious child who thought, “That didn’t happen! I asked for a truck, not Time!” I suspected that some trick was being played on me and read it exactly once (sorry Mom).
The story’s failed use of the past tense (indicating a false history that even a child can see through) inspired our use of the future and present tenses. Our custom kids books say things like, “If she were big, she’d…” or “When Olivia goes to the park, she…”
Also, absent from a book about me… pictures of Me!!! No wait, there I am! Look how handsome!
Here, they got me from my good side!
This book’s lessons were very useful during the development of our own customizable books. Now, your precocious children are guaranteed to cry out, “That’s me!” instead of, ”No way!”
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Been following for a while, love your artwork! Thanks for this opportunity :)
- Heidi
Love your artwork!
Rebecca (at) Fyfe (dot) net
Hi Hazel, I love this site. The books and illustrations are amazing! I have just become a gradma and I would love this book for my beautiful, little granddaughter. I am now following you, on your blog. Please come visit me at my website www.paulineholyoak.com - [email protected]
Would LOVE to have this!! Out-a-site!!
kbrebes at aol dot com
You've got talent!! Got my fingers crossed for the win :)
jeanne
Oo, I have a stocking I would love to fill with this!
Your drawings are beautiful. Count me in!
So lovely, I know a little 5 yr girl who would like this as a stocking filler :)
What a sweet illo! Thanks for the opportunity. I followed. Thanks.
I'm in it to win it !!! You are such an inpiration to me !!
Felicia
Oh, oh! I would love to win!! :) Your art is adorable!!
I am in it to win it! LOVE Sleeping Bear! :)
As you know, Hazel, I love your work! And I've been coveting an original piece for a LONG time! So please add me into the mix!
Thanks -
Andrea
andrealschultz at gmail dot com
I'm already a follower -- love your blog and your art! If it made any sense to follow again, I would! (I'd be thrilled to have a piece of original art by you, Hazel!)
OK, I don't feel guilty entering since you "invited" me. My chance to get a Hazel Mitchell for my wall! Can't pass that up! Good to see you Saturday, Hazel!
I have a brand-new baby niece: she and her siblings would love it! Your art is beautiful!
Lovely drawings. Hope to win a copy!
GRIN!!! xo
Really sweet illustration , Hazel! Looking forward to seeing more!!
Beautiful cover!! And I'm following . . .:)
Hullo, Hazel!
I think i've done the following thing correctly. I'm having one of those Dilbert sort of weeks so hard to tell.
megan
what a wonderful book. I wish I can read it.
Rita
It looks like a marvelous book! I'd love to read it to my grandson.
We are going to be learning about Michigan soon so this would be perfect!!
scrappinaly at gmail dot com
Love all your illustrations! I am already a big fan of yours!The book cover looks really really BEAUTIFUL!!!I would love this book for my lovely daughter :-)
Lovely new cover! quoth the follower. My book obsessed baby would love it.
love your art, Hazel! very sweet bears ;)
I'm following as always! <3
I'm already a follower...put me in the drawing for the drawing! Lol
Would love to win some of your beautiful artwork, Hazel!
Cute!
Just joined. The book looks lovely.
Awesome book giveaway! You are very talented and what I love is that you share the process, not just the book, with others. Count me as interested in the drawing. I'm sure my 5 year old would love the book, while my 11 year old artist would love the sketches.
Ooh! Love those little bears, Hazel!
Lovely! I'm in it to win, lady! :)
I want it to be me!
Hi Hazel! I followed your blog and added you on Etsy.
This is great Hazel! Great idea for a giveaway too :) Our kids would love this book!
I love this idea, and your art is wonderful, so I hope someone with young children wins. :-)
Thank you Hazel for letting me follow your blog and entering me in your drawing! I really love reading your blog.
Fabulous illustrations, Hazel..they are soooo charming!! Thank you for the chance at an original of yours. Wow!!
What a great cover! It's adorable.
Hello Hazel
Reached here via Shirley's FB mention. The book looks so inviting that I immediately reached here to Follow you...would love my name in the draw. It would be a perfect Xmas gift for my daughter :)
And a bonus of original drawing...that would be just Great! Pls do count me in :D
Best Regards
Deepa
www.deepazworld.blogspot.com
Ooh! Pick me! Pick Me! ;) Fabulous work, as usual!
Cindy
This is a wonderful legend, and I've been to Sleeping Bear Dunes many times. I love your artwork for this! I will probably get this for my grandsons, anyway, but I would love to win a signed copy (for me!)
So beautiful!!!! Id love to win it <3
I'm in....and a fan for life!
Hi Hazel,
Thanks for the invite and the great giveaway!
Kathy
Greetings from Brisbane, Australia! Absolutely love your work. The person who wins the pencil sketch will be very fortunate - hope it's me ...and that the book sells heaps.
All best wishes
Peter
count me in!!
love your work ;-)
You've been added and about to be shared. It's a pleasure to meet you and follow your blog and your drawings wonderful. :)
I'd like to win the story book for my 5-years old-niece who has just started to learn how to read a sentence.it'd be a great Christmas present from her aunt. She likes to learn English and plays as a teacher at home. Lol. She always asks me to spell the word or write the word itself.
Thanks for the invite! I'd love to win!:-)
Looks great! I would love to be able to share this with my son.
I'd love to win this for my nieces :)
I am a new follower but have been a fan for awhile. Thanks so much for this contest. I would love to win a copy of this fab book. And yes, a signed piece of your art is irresistible. :)
Great Hazel love the art.
Hazel - Your art has so much warmth and personality - I love it!
Very cute bears!
Followed as Writergirlrowan
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I would love to have this wonderful drawing! Love your art!
Hazel~
You're such an inspiration because you share the process as indicated by not only the pencil drawing of Little Bear, but also your drawing of Little Women. The step by step process offers inspiration and instruction~You're noteworthy as an artist and an educator~thank you!
What a grand opportunity to receive your book and your fun-loving artwork. Such honorable treasures. Yes, please count me in.
I have been following you for a while . . . your art brings me such joy! :) Thank you for sharing it with the world!
I'm in! What a wonderful giveaway, Hazel, thank you!
Does following anonymously counts?
So sweet! Love this cover illustration. Hazel, you are amazing!
Count me in! Your illustrations are wonderful.
I would love to add Sleeping Bear to my collect! Love your artwork!
Love this! Looking forward to sharing your work with my granddaughter. :)
Great Idea and beautiful artwork!
Akiko
Oooh, enter me too!! (Whew, I almost missed the boat!)
Love your work.
I love it, Hazel and much success to you! :)
I just love your art, so whimsical and happy. I love your blog too...and oh my gosh you gave me a good laugh today with the mansweater on FB.....
Following you now Miss Hazel :0) What a wonderful contest!
Looks like a beautifully illustrated book! Well done Hazel! Best wishes to you with Sleeping Bear and always!
I almost forgot to enter! Thanks for opportunity, Hazel! :D
A Hazel Mitchell original drawing + Sleeping Bear book = an offer I can't refuse!
Good luck with your new book, Hazel. It's darling and Sleeping Bear Press and Amy Lennox are favorites in our SCBWI Region. Two of our authors have sold to this publisher after the editor guest-spoke here. I agree--the art is appealing. ~Connie Heckert
Oh, thanks for inviting me! I'm not sure why I thought I was already following, but maybe that's just the Facebook stuff. (I have holiday brain right now.) I so wish I had known you when Mark & Kira were tiny, but it is still awesomeness! ♥ Tracy
Your work makes me smile.
Love it.
Kari-Lynn Winters
Oops, Hazel, I hope I am not too late to enter. I love your work and enjoy putting up your work on display in my office. : ) Congrats on the book. It looks great.
I love all your artwork. If I win, bonus. If not, I will as always be your friend.
I'm a watercolor artist and always appreciate the works of another artist. I absolutely love your illustration posted above and would consider it an honor to display it in my home.
Hi Nancy .. you are the winner! Congratulations ... please email me at [email protected] with your mailing address. Thanks Hazel