Chic de Cru "Vintage Chic" Handcrafted Jewerly & Gifts: 2010

Friday, December 31, 2010

Check out my New Zazzle Shop!

Check out my zazzle shop to see all the products I have created using my art. http://http://www.zazzle.com/artwithaheart?rf=238535049052760857
Thanks. Any comments welcomed.
Charlotte

Check out my Fine Art American Gallery.
If you like please leave me a message. I love to hear your comments.
Thanks.
Charlottehttp://http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/charlotte-phillips.html?tab=artwork

Friday, November 26, 2010

Our Native American Angel Original Art Card was featured in this beautiful treasury...Stop by and Check it out!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cf059c40d456d9122935d44/socking-stuffers-native-american-style-5

Monday, November 15, 2010

See My Painting In Progress (Not Finished)

I am thrilled to be working on another addition to my "Women in Hats" series. There is more to do but I got the foundation down. I kind of like the way she is appearing. I was going to have her in a "American flag" motif shirt but after I did the foundation I started liking the neutral look. The frame doesn't show up well because I took had to take the picture in doors... it is raining today, but it is a great find that my mom got at the thrift store. It looks like snake skin or a straw hat. I thought it was perfect for a cowgirl. What do you think?
I am thrilled to have finally be able to paint again. I LOVE painting!!!
What is your passion? Please share!!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Sedona Vortexes

I have to share a wonderful trip I took to Sedona Arizona in October with my best friend. It is a trip we have been wanting to take for over 10 years and the day finally came.
If you haven't been to Sedona, you definietly will want to check it out in the near future. It is rapidly becoming a metaphysical spiritual mecca. People are coming from around the world to experience the deep spiritual connection to Mother Earth. It is a special place that you just have to experience to understand.
Here is a painting I did to commemerate my captivating experience.
Hope you enjoy it.
If you want to purchase a greeting card of you can go to our Etsy shop. www.artdelamour.etsy.com. We make photograph frameable cards or you can go to http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/charlotte-phillips.html?tab=artwork for a prints

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Meet Fiona, My Irish Earthangel
Here is my newest Earthangel from my series of Earthangels From Cultures Around the World.
She gently reminds us that we carry our past into our present as we set our eyes on the future. We are apart of our ancestors and they are apart of us. They are our past and we are their future. Quantum physics tells us that time is not lineal but rather 'all time' is happening Now. So our past is with us now and so we can change our past as we change our perceptions of the past. Our future has many possibilities as we make our choices in each now moment which includes the past. If you want a brighter present or more possibilities in the future you have to reflect on your past so you can make changes of your perceptions of the past. All time is happening right now, your past, present and future possibilities. I think we can create more balance in our life when we can open up and embrace change as we expand and grow, while remembering that our past is still alive within us.
Fiona was created out of mixed media: collage newspaper, acrylic paint, and her frame is made out of tile grout and acrylic paint, I also put real Irish coins (which are no longer used) and rocks that resembles Calamara marble. I hope you enjoy seeing the process of the birthing of Fiona. If you are interested in purchasing a greeting card of Fiona you can go to our etsty shop. http://www.artdelamour.etsy.com/

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

etsy treasury '...down the rabbit hole'

Take a peek at my Alice & Wonderland inspired treasury ‘…down the rabbit hole’ on etsy

here is the link http://bit.ly/cgr7UP

Grace & Love,

Natalie

Friday, October 8, 2010

New Etsy Treasury Series...Color Block

Link to treasury: http://bit.ly/9TTxLo

New Treasury series I am working on Color Blocking.

Check out the first in the new series...Gray!

Stop by and see all the fantastic shops that I showcase in the cool tones of grays.

Enjoy peeking through

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Pumpkin Spice is Oh so Nice Treasury on Etsy!

Check out my lil’ Pumpkin Treasury, ‘Pumpkin Spice is Oh so Nice’
Ready for the fall flavors and color orange here! Enjoy browsing through all of the great shops.

Go on and take a peek and enjoy!!!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ca2bd66fd8a6d9154327b99/pumpkin-spice-is-oh-so-nice

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Exquisite Grace Treasury on Etsy

A new treasury...

This one is what is on my mind... CALMING PEACEFULNESS

Stop by and take a peek at all the exquisite and beautiful etsy items featured, enjoy.

Grace & Love,

Natalie

Exquisite Grace Treasury (click to visit)

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Sarfari Treasury created by ME

I love making treasuries so much I created a new one today!

Stop by and check out the Safari Hunting We Will Go... treasury and see all the great items I discovered while on my hunt!

Grace & Love,

Natalie

Treasury Link (click here)

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Meet My Newest Earthangels , Abeni and Adesina, from Africa
I have been wanting to paint these sweet angels for a very long time but first I had to be ready for the energy to come in. These angels represent spirit's gentle calling that is reminding us that the time has come for us to awaken. We are ONE! We can no longer stay in the "black and white" mentality of duality and expect to survive. We must remember that whatever affects our neighbors affects us. Africa is the symbol for the Earth's lungs and without her our planet cannot breathe. We are killing her by our indifference and lack of compassion to the destruction that is taking place. She needs our prayers, love and devotion, NOW. Each one of us must open our eyes and see what is going on, for we can no longer stay in denial and duality. We must move to ONENESS and NOW is the time.

Abeni's name means..."We asked for her, and look, we got her! She represents our willingness to call on spirit to help us wake up and start sending love and prayers to Africa.

Adesina's name means... "She opens the way". She represents spirit's help in showing us how to open the door to love, compassion, and unity. We can call forth spirit to help in our awakening process.

I have included the artistic process I went through to birth these two angels. I used paper collage to gift the canvas texture and for the first coat I used black acrylic paint. I made the frame on the canvas using tile grout with acrylic paint to give it a look of mud and I added pieces of bamboo to give it dimension. The painting consist of semi-hard pastels and acrylic paint.

When the energy came in it gave me a sense of joy and compassion. I danced, laughed and giggled while listening to African music. I felt my heart opening up wider and wider as I sent this love out. I hope Abeni and Adesina bring you joy as well.

**If you are interested in purchasing a card of this image (see card below) You can go to our Etsy shop http://www.artdelamour.etsy.com/ Thank you for your support.

Charlotte

New Etsy Treasury designed by ME...

Check out my new treasury that I created based on my favorite colors of warm yellows and cool grays. I feature some really fantastic shops on Etsy, so stop by check it out and let me know what you think!!! (Click the link here to go directly to the Etsy Treasury) Etsy Treasury Link

Grace & Love,
Natalie

Friday, September 10, 2010

Meet Athena, My Newest Earthangel from Greece.

Athena is standing above the Greek Islands sending feminine wisdom and protection into the world. I had so much fun playing with spirit as Athena came into form on my canvas.

This mixed media painting is filled with many treasures. The frame was constructed of tile grout, marble tile, and iron filigree corners. I added texture by applying newspaper collage to the heavy canvas. I am including my process for you to see her progression.

You can purchase this greeting card and others at our Etsy shop. www.artdelamour.etsy.com Please visit us today, we are celebrating our One Year Anniversary and we are offering a 20% discount this weekend.

Monday, August 16, 2010

How about a little shopping with your morning coffee...

Ugh it's Monday! But what better way to brighten up the start of the work week with some great buys for under $10, $25, $50, & $100, so lets do a little shopping!!!

Fantastic Buys for Under $10