During the recent heat wave I was holed up in my work room pounding on the computer keys. Mostly from frustration at how slow the hard drive was to upload the finished product, but it was worth it. Every drop of sweat that accumulated behind my knees, and each one dripping off of my nose contributed to the finished card...
OK, it wasn’t that melodramatic, but I wanted you to think that I was working really hard at these cards. And I was, having a creative streak is really good, it forces you to concentrate, and create. You end up feeling really blissed out by all that energy. Kind of like a runner feels after a good run, well, I am assuming that, since I don’t run. But I have seen Gar’s face after, the endorphins rushing about, and he always looks happy. This is my kind of marathon.
Just before I dashed off to work at the last minute yesterday the door bell rang, and there were my finished cards. Now it was a hard split second decision, stay and take a really quick peak at them, and then rush to work, sliding under the wire which I never do. Or leave them until I finished a full 8 hours of work, not knowing what they looked like, or if they had turned out as well as I hoped. Wondering what they looked like, and how they would reflect all the work I had done.
I peeked, and was I glad that I did. I was so excited to see them I more or less floated all day at work. They look great, and I am very happy to have taken the giant step of having them printed locally. Since my shoulder [rotator cuff tendonitis of all things] problems, making them from scratch has been difficult and I was down to limited inventory.
So now I have 20 images in my Muddy Boot Dreams art cards line, and more to come. There is a wedding card, a baby card, a happy birthday card, and a few others that are new. I kept some of the more popular older images, some are favorites of mine.
Muddy Boot Dreams is offering bloggers special introductory pricing on any purchase made before the end of August.
So if you are interested in the cards, let me know and I can email you the details.
Jen @ muddybootdreams[at]gmail.com
If you would like to see Muddy Boot Dreams art cards line, click here.
Or just click on the link to my website, on the right hand side of my blog, once on the website click on galleries, and choose Art Cards.
Take a look, let me know what you think, I would love some feedback.
Please leave your comments on this blog, I don’t get to see the ones you leave on
the Picasa Albums that easily.
Oh, and here’s a little incentive to order.
Everyone who places a order before August 25th will be
entered in a draw
for a pack [4 cards]of Muddy Boot Dreams art cards.
A perfect gift for Christmas, or birthdays... I am sure you can think of someone to give them to, or maybe keep them for yourself.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Jen girl they look awesome and you were so RIGHT to have a peek at them before going to work .. your curiosity would have driven you mad ? LOL
ReplyDeleteI love what you place together for composition .. it seems they are the most natural perfect combinations .. I would love to be able to do that! .. You are VERY gifted and it most be so satisfying .. just as you said .. like a runner .. the endorphine level is GREAT ! (spelling is not a highlight in my comment here ? LOL)
Joy : ) Way to GO GIRL !!
Jen..
ReplyDeletejust looked at your beautiful cards..
they are exquisite!
the labor of your love comes shining through on each and every one!!
love your creative genius!
be proud!!
warm sandy hugs..
Loui♥
Beautiful Jen! I would want to buy them all, if I did not make my own. Lovely displays you have created here too. Good luck with sales! ;>)
ReplyDeleteThey're gorgeous, Jen! You were smart to have them printed this time to save that hassle. I love how you set up the card displays as still life photos. The old feel of the postcards and the antiqued wedding card with white roses are great. The blue teacups, watering cans, and old tractor are classic. And you made the baby shoes into a card! I have to have that one.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Only a real lady admit that she sweats behind the knees.
They are all so beautiful! You are an amazing photographer...I always see beauty in your photos! ♥
ReplyDeletelovely cards Jen, good luck with the sales
ReplyDeleteHey! I recognize that tractor! *smile*
ReplyDeleteThose look fantastic. So professional. I'm envious of your talent.
Those are beautiful Jen!!
ReplyDeleteThey're all lovely, Jen! Good luck with them! Your whole line is brilliant. :)
ReplyDeleteOh Jen, your cards are just beautiful.I love them all. It must be so fulfilling to see them printed up. Good luck on the sales.
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful, Jen!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Hi Jen, It looks like you no longer have to mat the photos and that you are having the whole card printed instead of just the photo. Am I correct? Any way they are beautiful..I especially like the romantic feel of the Vintage Post Card Look. I didn't know that the piece of equipment was an Antique Asparagus picker..cool..learn something new everyday! I like the old tractor..BUT women buy cards for men too..what do you have that is super masculine besides the tractor and the pickers? Just a question..I do not mean to tell you what to do..just suggesting.. That "old" shoulder is not getting any better? You need a shot and some Physical Therapy..I know how bad that rotor cuff can hurt..it is no fun. :)
ReplyDeleteI love all of your photography, Jen. These are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWell done my friend. So gorgeous and the sweat stains don't even show. Lol.
ReplyDeletejen, This is exciting news! I want to pop over to see what you're offering! I love your photos and know this card line is going to be very successful, gail
ReplyDeleteDelighted to have stumbled upon your gorgeous blog - feast for the eyes! I am in the process of creating a teeny cut flower business from my garden, and I wish I had your photography know-how and skill!
ReplyDeleteI think... LOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm adding your blog to my blogroll - looking forward to visiting again soon.
~ Zuzu
Jen they are Awesome. I wouldn't have been able to wait till I got home from work either. Good luck with sales.
ReplyDeleteJen I love what you have created here - lots of success with the cards
ReplyDeleteOh, such lovely cards! Brilliant1 Shame the postage abroad is overwhelming...
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic Jen! You have some beautiful images! What a great eye! Best of luck with the cards!
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, Beautiful photos! I know from experience how special folks feel when they receive one of your cards. They keep them, treasure them, and sometimes frame them. You are just very talented and a delight to do business with. Hope you have had a good day. Sweet hugs for Bootsie.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty - great job, Jen! I love the bright colors and the faded ones. They're all gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I just might have to order some one day before they sell out. How are youfeeling by the way? Better I hope! Great job on the cards!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the tendonitis in your shoulder, this is one angry ailment to have. What about Christmas cards?
ReplyDeleteI can certainly attest to the beauty of your cards, Jen. They have brought much pleasure (and in some cases, comfort) to those I've given them to. And to me, too of course!
ReplyDeleteI concur with all above. Actually, I even think even the photos of arrangements that you've put together to display your cards would make great cards!
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