OH CHRISTMAS TREE ....by Babycakes Doodles & Designs

This new item is by Babycakes Doodles & Designs


This is a 4 x 6 handpainted whimsical painting on watercolor paper.
 Will come in a folkart wooden frame. OOAK original piece.
 Quality Made in USA work. Christmas or Black Folkart
 Collectors will love this item.

Hang or sit , Sealed , signed and dated. I call this painting...
Little Tiny Christmas Tree Gal Painting. Black Folkart collectors
can place this with their self or desk to add to their decor forthe holiday season.
 What a conversational piece. She is so tiny and has a cute
christmas tree costume on that just adds whimsy for sure.
 Great item to give as a gift as well. This item is ...for sale on Etsy.

Click on this link to purchase or see more of my work.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807
 
Thanks for looking and shopping on Merry Whatever
 

                                                     

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS from Babycakes Doodles & Designs

This new item is by Babycakes Doodles & Designs


This is a 4 x 6 handpainted whimsical painting on watercolor paper.
Will come in a folkart wooden frame. OOAK original piece.
 Quality Made in USA work. Christmas or Black Folkart Collectors will love this item.

Hang or sit , Sealed , signed and dated. I call this painting...
 Little TinySanta Kid Painting. Black Folkart collectors can
place this with their self or desk to add to their decor for the holiday seasons.
What a conversational piece.He is so tiny and has a cutefake beard that,
just adds whimsy for sure. Great item to give as a gift as well. This item is ...

for sale on  my Etsy page .
Follow this link to purchase or see more  of my works.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807
 
Happy Holidays to all....
 
 

                                                                           

BONUS WINNERS PRIZES

Now below are the BONUS Prizes from

Sandra of Babycakes Doodles & Designs

Email me you snail mail address here-

littleboon2@yahoo.com

CONGRATULATIONS !!

#1 Bonus Winner - Tumbleweed Trails

2- Gingerbread Ornies

#2 Bonus Prize Winner - Brown Sugar Babies

4 pc. set of cork Santa coasters

                                              # 3 Bonus Prize Winner -     Windy Cindy                                                                Snowmen Canvas Pin

And The Winners are...Yes I said winners !!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE  

Our Grand Prize Winner is......    Sylvia Smiser  !!!   Congraulations !!..... (Sylvia entered 3 times and won on her 2nd entry). 

   

However I don't know if you all were listening but I...  Sandra of Babycakes Doodles & Designs added some BONUS Prizes.  So we have a few more winners.

  The  #1 winner of a Bonus Prize was won by  Tumbleweed Trails  ( she entered 5 times and won on her #3 entry)  and  our #2  Bonus winner was  Brown Sugar Babies ( She entered 2 times and won on her 1st entry).  And last but not least our #3  Bonus winner was Windy Cindy who has only 1 entry 

 Congratulation to all the winners. 

 I will post pictures of the Bonus Prizes with the winner name under them ASAP.

All winners  please contact Sandra ... at this email .  littleboon2@yahoo.com 

We need you snail mail address ASAP to get your prizes mailed.

This Giveaway was out way of saying Thanks for your support this year here and on our other sites and we hope when you are shopping or need that perfect OOAK handmade item you will think about

 Merry Whatever Artists.

As you will see by the items you will receive they are quality Made in America originals.

Thanks to all that entered. Hope to see you back next time.

Happy Holidays from ...

Sandra, Liz, Kim, Lisa, Sherry, Alisa,

 .

 

PRIZE SIGN UP END DEC 10th

                    
                                               Don't forget to sign up !!   
                                       Ends Dec. 10th
                                                              You could win 8 prizes...

                                                                        Good Luck .......

                                                                 Sign up here or on
                                                         3rd post down  below this one.

MERRY WHATEVER ... BIG HOLIDAYZ GIVEAWAY

                               
                                 Merry Whatever 2010
                                Big Holidayz Giveaway

Below you will see how you can enter our Holidayz Giveaway.

Merry Whatever is all about year round celebration of all holidays.
However....
Things have changed...this is getting good....
we now have 6 artists on Merry Whatever
Lisa of Skunk Hollow & Wymzee Art is back !
The 6 Artists listed here  have donated there wonderful
 Quality American made items for this giveaway.
 But  Sandra of Babycakes will still be donating 2 items.
So now... you can win 8 items... !!
And I have added the holidays they will be doing below:

Liz Revit  -  Christmas
Kim of Folkart from the Heart  - Valentine
Sherry Dole  -  Mardi Gras
Alisa Steady  -  Halloween
Sandra of Babycakes Doodles & Designs  -  Thanksgiving  &  Easter
Lisa Johnson  -  Mother's Day

Remember to read the rules below...
and get 6 chances to win these 8 prizes.

How you get entries :

We will be asking you folks to write a post or comment on our blog about
which is your favorite holiday , then you get 1 entry  to the Giveaway .

Also if you happen to purchase an item from any of the artists here or on their sites ,
you get 2 extra entries ( artist must verify your purchase).

Then 3 more extra entries if you post our Giveaway banner
 above on your blogs or websites & link to - http://babycakesmerrywhatever.blogspot.com/

Please let Sandra know by emailing her at  babycakesdesignstwo@comcast.net

And last... 1 extra entry if they join our Followers list on Merry Whatever.

Boy...in all you can get a total of 6 entries.

Hurry and sign up
Signups are from November 25th til Dec 10th.
Winner will be annouced on Dec 10th. and contacted by email.
So remember to leave your name or email in the post

Happy Thanksgivings to all !
Thanks for supporting us...it's greatly appreciated !
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SEE WHAT PRIZES YOU CAN WIN BELOW..... 
GOOD LUCK   EVERYONE  !

                                                    Thanksgiving Giveaway
                                                                 by Babycakes
                                                          Doodles & Designs
                                                      4 Piece  Harvest Coaster Set

                                                                              and

                                                   EASTER GIVEAWAY
                                                 Little Tiny Easter Gal  Doodle Painting
                                                                 Sells for $25.00
                                                               4 x 6 (not framed)
                                                  by Babycakes Doodles & Designs
                                                   ( NOT A PRINT )  This is the Original !



                                                    
                                                                            and

Christmas Giveaway
~ by artist Liz Revit ~

one 4 1/2" x 6" art print titled Joyful Snowman

and

three original, hand-painted, craft stick ornaments (similar to Liz's project featured 

in the December 2010 issue of Create & Decorate).

                                                      

                                   

                                                            Mother's Day Prize
                                                                         by
                                                                      Lisa Johnson
                                                                  of Skunk Hollow


                                                                       

Halloween

  by artist Alisa Steady.

 Acrylic on light weight vellum paper.

                                                                2010 Holiday Giveaway!

                                                           2.5" x 3.5" Artist Trading Card -






                                                               Valentine's Day
                                           is the theme for the giveaway piece created by
                                               Kim Owens of Folk Art From The Heart.

                                                    It's Cupid Frightcicle, just finishing up a
                                                                  delicious piece of
                                                                Valentine chocolate.
                                                This piece is 6 inches tall by 5 inches wide.
                                                Created from custom colored polymer clay,
                                                     it will come to you signed, dated
                                                                  and ready for display.
                                                                     Good Luck!

                                   
                                                   Tuscany Cats
                                                           by Sherry Dole
                                               It is a giclee print on matte paper
                                                             -sells for $19.95
                                                         Image Size is 5.25 x 7



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                                     Wow....what a Holidayz Giveaway....
                                            Now you see  all the prizes above...
                                               What are you waiting for ...get signed up.
                                           Winner will be announced on December 10th...
                                     Best of Luck and Thanks to all our friends, customers
                                                      for your support  in 2010 
                                        The Artists of Merry Whatever....
                                       The blog where you can see and purchase year round
                                                        Holiday quality made art 24/7

                                                
                                                                           

SNOW BOWL SUNDAE BY BABYCAKES

This is a  hand painted chalkboard by Babycakes Made from a doodle...OOAK original painting 8 1/2" x 12" in size. Snowmen collectors this is a treat.
See more info and  bid on it on Ebay.
This will be up for auction  for 5 days  starting 11/22/2010.
The link will be here then.
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=bwba+mhae

SNOW BOWL SUNDAE

Watch for more holiday goodies here on Merry Whatever... where some very talented artists have joined together to show you there wares.
Happy Thankgiving to all.

Tell you friends we are here....

NEW ITEM BY BABYCAKES...SANTA CLAUS TREE TOPPER

Santa Claus is coming to Town....
It's almost time for Christmas...OMG I cannot believe this year is almost over. Well don't miss this one. It a one-of-a-kind handsculpted origingal by Babycakes.
 Santa Claus Makedo Tree Topper.
To see more info and order click on the link below:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/babycakesdnd

New from ~Folk Art From The Heart~

Jingle Snowman Ornie



This unusual Ornie begins with a large 3 inch jingle bell. My own hand made paper clay is added to create the snowman's face and hat. Polymer clay is used for the eyes. Once dried, the entire piece was hand painted with acrylic paint. Chalks and oils were then used to create highlights and shadows. Finally, the piece was sealed with a matte sealer to protect the paint and keep the colors vibrant for years to come.

This piece was created by me, Kim Owens, in my smoke free home in sunny California.

It measures three inches by four inches and will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.

For a closer look at this piece and the rest of the Folk Art From The Heart collection, click here:
Folk Art From The Heart

New from ~Folk Art From The Heart~

Jingle Santa Ornie



This unusual Ornie begins with a large 3 inch jingle bell. My own hand made paper clay is added to create Santa's face and hat. Polymer clay is used for the eyes and another rusty bell adorns Santa's hat. Once dried, the entire piece was hand painted with acrylic paint. Chalks and oils were then used to create highlights and shadows. Finally, the piece was sealed with a matte sealer to protect the paint and keep the colors vibrant for years to come.

This piece was created by me, Kim Owens, in my smoke free home in sunny California.

It measures three inches by four inches and will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.

For a closer look at this piece and the rest of the Folk Art From The Heart collection, click here:
Folk Art From The Heart

Folk Art From The Heart

Wacky Snowman Stack

Here's a unique holiday sculpture that's sure to add a touch of whimsy to your holiday decorations this year. This whimsical snowman stack is filled with funky personality sure to bring a smile to all your holiday guests.



This piece was created by me, Kim Owens, in my smoke free studio in sunny Califoria using my own hand made paper clay. Once dried, the piece was hand painted with acrylic paints. Chalks and oils were used to create highlights and shadows. Finally the piece was covered with a matte sealer to protect the paint and keep the colors vibrant for years to come.

This piece stands 13 inches tall by 5 inches wide and will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.

For a closer look at this piece and the rest of the Folk Art From The Heart creations, click here:
Folk Art From The Heart

Folk Art From The Heart

Protector of the Patch






The Pumpkin Patch Protector is on the job making sure no one picks his friends out of the patch! The pumpkins are comfy and cozy, knowing he’s on the job.

This piece was created using my own hand made paper clay. Once dried, it was hand painted using acrylic paints. Chalks and oils were added to create highlights and shadows. The whole piece was then antiqued and then finally sealed with a satin sealer to protect the finish and keep the colors vibrant for years to come.

This piece stands 8 inches tall by 4 inches wide and will come to you signed, dated and ready for display

For a closer look at Protector of the Patch and the rest of the Folk Art From The Heart creations click here: Folk Art From The Heart

LITTLE TINY CLOWN COSTUME GAL BY BABYCAKES

Another new item here for you all called " Little Tiny Clown Costume" ...
Yes it time to dress up for Halloween !

It is a 4 x 6 doodle painting , and comes framed... and is an original. Great Halloween gift or item to add to you office or decor ( Great for a book shelf). You can purchase it on my Etsy page , the link is below.


Hope you like this item...just in time for Halloween.

Clown Lovers...don't miss this one !

THIS ITEM IS SOLD

 More Coming soon !!

New from Folk Art From The Heart

Whimsically~Wacky~Stacky



This wacky holiday stack is sure to be a big hit with your guests this holiday season!

It cleverly blends both Halloween and Christmas, adding a touch of whimsically~funky fun to your holiday decorations.

Each member of this wacky stack is decked out in winter garb and ready to help you ring in the fall season.

This piece was created by me, using my own hand made paper clay. Once cured, this piece was then hand painted using acrylic paint.

Chalks and oils were then used to create shadows and highlights. Antiquing medium washed over the entire piece brings out all the subtle details.

Finally, a satin sealer was applied to protect the paint and keep the colors vibrant for holidays to come.

This piece was created in my smoke free studio in sunny California, standing a full 15 inches tall and 6 inches wide.

It will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.
For a closer look at this wacky stacky and the rest of my holiday creations, click here:
Folk Art From The Heart

EDGAR ALLEY CAT POE DOODLE PAINTING by BABYCAKES

Another new item here for you all called " EDGAR ALLEY CAT POE "  I just love that name !
It is a 5 x 7 doodle painting , and comes framed... and is an original.  Great Halloween gift or item to add to you office or decor ( Great for a book shelf). You can purchase it on my Etsy page , the link is below.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/babycakesdnd
Hope you like this item...just in time for Halloween.
Wish I had room to add a crow. Maybe next time !
Cat Lovers...don't miss this one  !

I will soon have more up for sale on my new site on Halloween Artists year round.
Coming soon !!
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Thanks  for dropping by to look, hope you remember us when you are shopping...also that you add our blog to your blog list or  favorites. Let us know so we can add your blog.

MAD DOCTOR DOODLE PAINTING by BABYCAKES

Another new item up for the " Mad Doctor " in us all.
It is a 4 x6 doodle painting , and comes framed...an original.Great Halloween gift or item to add to you office or decor. You can purchase it here on my Etsy page.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/babycakesdnd
Hope you like this item...just in time for Halloween.
Don't you just love his hair?
I will soon have more it for sale on my new site on Halloween Artists year round.
Coming soon !!

SWEET TOOTH JACK-POT PAINTING by BABYCAKES

This is a new doodle painting by Babycakes , I call this one Sweet Tooth Jack-Pot...For those of us that love Candy Corn. This one is for you ! It on Etsy here for sale. http://www.etsy.com/shop/babycakesdnd
It an original OOAK , comes framed. Hope you like it.
Just a month until Halloween. Will add to you Halloween decor for sure !

HALLOWEEN ORNIE SET by BABYCAKES

HALLOWEEN ORNIE SET by BABYCAKES, More new ornies to dress up your Halloween trees. Great buy get 3 in the set. See more info on Etsy about them and more of my wares there. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807  Thanks for shopping on Merry Whatever.

NEW ITEM BY BABYCAKES...CORN CANDY SKELETON GAL PAINTING

Another new item by BABYCAKES...This  4 x 6 painting is inspired by my ongoing Ebay auctions for this month's SEHA Challenge  Corn Candy ! I painted this  on in her Halloween Costume , I call it Corn Candy Skeleton Gal Painting. See it and get more info on my Etsy page.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807

Thanks for looking and shopping.  All the items on this blog are for sale. ENJOY!

NEW ITEM WHITE PUMPKIN PAINTING BY BABYCAKES

This is a new item up on my Etsy called...White Pumpkins Painting, it a quite large painting. Large enough to go up over a fireplace. Great item to bring you decor into fall. Or even be up year round. Original OOAK painting on canvas. 16 x 20 in size. See more info here on my Etsy along with more of my wares. thank for look and shopping here on Merry Whatever... where my artist friends show there works.    

THIS ITEM IS SOLD ...

Folk Art From The Heart

Frostella





Frostella the snow white kitty is all ready for the Christmas festivities. She's sporting her brightly colored hat and scarf while she's perched atop her brightly colored Christmas bell. She's even got her own Christmas wreath hanging from the tip of her tail.

Frostella was created using my own handmade paper clay. Once cured she was painted using acrylic paint. Chalks and oils were used to create shadows and highlights and finally she was antiqued to bring out all her details. She was then coated with a satin sealer to protect the paint and keep the colors vibrant for years to come. Frostella's Christmas lights were created using custom colored polymer clay.

Frostella was created by me, Kim Owens, in my smoke free studio in sunny California. She stands 12 inches tall by 6 inches deep and will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.

For a closer look at Frostella and the rest of my Folk Art creations, click here:
Folk Art From The Heart

Folk Art From The Heart

Christine and Company



This little snowgirl is all ready for Christmas. She's even got her little kitty all decked out. She's got snowflakes and Christmas lights dangling from her knitted hat, and her kitty has one to match. At the moment she's contemplating where she wants to hang her Christmas wreath.

Christine and Co. were created by me, Kim Owens, using my own handmade paper clay. Once cured the piece was first coated with a layer of Gesso and then handpainted using acrylic paint. Chalks and oils were used to create shadows and highlights, and finally the entire piece was antiqued to bring out all the details. Lastly, the entire piece was coated with a satin finish sealer to protect the finish and keep the colors vibrant for years to come. Christine's Christmas lights and eyes were created using custom colored, or hand painted polymer clay.

Christine and Co. was created in my smoke free studio in sunny California. She stands 11 inches tall by 7 inches deep and will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.

For a closer look and Christine and Company, and the rest of my Folk Art creations, click here:
Folk Art From The Heart

Folk Art From The Heart

Lila Leapster




Lila Leapster is enjoying this Christmas season playing leap frog with her snow friends. Lila is leap-frogging over a large hand painted bell ornament. She’s staying warm wrapped in her hat, scarf and gloves. Her hat and shoes are decorated with custom colored polymer clay Christmas lights and rusty tin snowflakes. Baby rusty tin jingle bells complete the decorations.

This piece was created by me, Kim Owens, using my own hand made paper clay. Once cured the piece was then painted with acrylic paint, oil paint, chalk and antiquing medium. It was then sealed with a satin sealer to protect the finish and keep the colors vibrant for years to come.


This piece stands 8 inches tall by 5 inches wide and was created in my smoke free studio in Sunny California.

This piece will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.

For a closer look at Lila and the rest of my Folk Art creations, click here:

Folk Art From The Heart

ANOTHER BIRTHDAY SALE ITEM- LITTLE TINY PANDA COASTUME PAINTING

LITTLE TINY PANDA COSTUME PAINTING BY BABYCAKES...                 Yes another doodle painting 4 x6 in size for you . I love the costume little gal idea. Hope you do as well. Since the other item sold...this is to replace that one. You can also see the info and this item on Etsy here:   http://www.etsy.com/shop/babycakesdnd

Thanks for looking and shopping....here on Merry Whatever.

 Quality work Made in America.

BABYCAKES BIRTHDAY SALE - LITTLE TINY PUMKIN HEAD DOODLE PAINTING

LITTLE TINY PUMPKIN HEAD DOODLE PAINTING

OMG...I think this doodle paint had me laughing all day. Kids are alway thinking of the most craziest costumes to Trick or Treat in. However my granddaughter  chose 5 costume in one day. She changed over and over. I started drawing this Little Tiny kids from a picture of her...yes she was my inspiration on these...and her ideas  and thing she does will give me drawings  for years to come. Hope you like this one. Come framed. Just in time for Halloween. 4 x 6 in size.
See more info and buy it here -
 SORRY...THIS ITEM IS SOLD  !!  

MADAME WITCH KITTY DOODLE PAINTING

MADAME WITCH KITTY DOODLE PAINTING

Another fun item for sale here on MERRY WHATEVER.  I call this one Madame Witch Kitty Doodle Painting. Original 5 x7 in size. Now this is for the true blood thirsty kitty lovers. She is dressed to kill ... and has her ding bats with her. See the info and purchase it here -

Hope you enjoy the new items...More to come !

THIS ITEM IS SOLD !!!!

MR. and MRS. F. STEIN DOODLE PAINTING

MR. and MRS. F. STEIN DOODLE PAINTING

This is my newest addition for Etsy and here...Mr & Mrs F. Stein. Typical couple...he turns green when he eats her dinners and her hair stands up for him.  True love !   Halloween is in the air. so close we can feel it. This doodle painting was fun and has a whimsical touch.  5 x 7 in size. Original painting...comes framed.  Watch for more Halloween goodies coming soon.  Of course we celebrate every holiday all the time here on .....MERRY WHATEVER !   to buy this item go here -  http://www.etsy.com/shop/babycakesdnd  or click on the title.

Thanks for looking and hope you remember to stop back and shop soon.

Primitive, OOAK, Witch and Bat Dolls

This OOAK, primitive, witch is just 10 inches tall (without the hat) and the bat is 1 1/2 inches and sits on a 6 1/2 inch stake stick. Esther Good was made of very stylish Halloween fabric! Her bendable legs are black and white stripes with hand painted black shoes. She has a black, white and green body and coffee stained muslin hands. Esther's dress was made of three different pieces of fabric, her hair is black and white fun yarn. Her hat was chosen to coordinate with the dress and has a peacock feather in the brim. Esther's OOAK face is air dry clay. She has a mole on her chin, a very pointy nose and green eyes that I hand painted with artists water colors to coordinate with the outfit.

Tobias, the vampire bat is 1 1/2 inches and sits on a 6 1/2 inch stake. He was made of muslin and has an embroidered mouth, teeth, eyebrows and eyes. He was then grunged to prim perfection.
Sold Out.

New From Folk Art From The Heart

It's a Cattastic time to Celebrate!




These clever kitties are all set for the festivities. Indie, the black and white maiden and Jubilee, the golden gal are all ready to celebrate the season. Whether it be the 4th of July, Labor Day, or Memorial Day, these gals will help you celebrate the day. And if you're an Americana Lover, well that just makes the pot even sweeter because you get to look at these beauties all year round! What could be better?

You can find each Folk Art Feline, by clicking here: Folk Art From The Heart

Abe Lincoln Painting by Babycakes

Yes it is time for Americana items, We had Memorial Day, Flag Day and July 4th is Independence Day....so here is Abe Lincoln Painting by Babycakes...now on Etsy for Sale.
and more Americana to come.

See more info here -
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807

DRUM ROLL...THE WINNER IS... Woolen Sails

And the Winner is.......

The  5 Prize Giveaway is over....yes we have a winner, my grandson picked
Drum Roll please...
Woolen Sails.  ( Deborah St. Germain ) Congratulations to her and
Thanks to all the rest of you that came and supported us.

The artists holiday  prize choices were:

Lisa Johnson - Halloween
Kim Owens - Christmas

Liz Revit - Valentine

Katey Duck - Sweetest Day

Sandra Caldwell - Thanksgiving

 We are  now picturing  what the prizes are from each of us.
 See what you missed ! -  5 PRIZES BELOW...

CONGRATULATONS   to WOOLEN SAILS...

Pumpkin Flag  5 x7 print ( framed)
by Sandra Caldwell ( Babycakes)
Thanksgiving
                                              

Valentine Topiary 5"x7" art print by Liz Revit














        

                                            

Katey Duck

  http://www.blueyeduckstudios.com/

 Sweetest Day

                                                       (also Birthdays, Valentine's Day, Anniversaries)

                                                                                Set of 6 cards





Punkin's First Christmas Ornie

From Kim Owens

Folk Art From The Heart

Two Primitive Halloween 3 inch bowl filler pillows from...
Lisa Johnson
Skunk Hollow Country Store

Little Tiny Bunny Egg Gal Doodle Painting

NEW by BABYCACKES DOODLES & DESIGNS...this painting is now up of Etsy for sale...OOAK Easter season painting 4 x6 in size and framed.
See it here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807

Just another holiday item...by Babycakes Doodles & Designs

Don't forget to signup for the 5 Prize Giveaway... May 31st.
Not on this post....down a few more posts . Look for ...
SIGNUP HERE !

Americana Horatio Frogblower Pattern

This is for an instant E Pattern for a Primitive, Patriotic 9 inch frog. Horatio is made from scraps of material and has bendable arms and legs. The pattern includes the hat, clothes and how to make the flag. He's fun and a great seller at craft shows. The pattern is $9.00 and for sale on my Etsy site