Work is progressing nicely on our Easter cards, here a little preview of what is in the works, without giving too much away.

Here you can see how the layering technique we use for watercolor works

I can reveal that this card will make you feel like spring and summer cannot get here fast enough – if you don’t already feel that way!

A background taking shape with the help of a latex mask to preserve areas that will be painted in later

Nobody really knows for sure where the tradition of April Fools Day originated, although explanations abound. I will not bore you with a long list of historical guesses, which you can just as easily find on wikipedia and other sites.

 Rather interestingly, fish features prominently in the tradition in France, where the April Fool is called “Poisson d’Avril” or “April’s Fish”. No, I have been told this is not because they used to throw fish at each other on April first – a more likely explanation is that the zodiac sign falls in the month of April.

This year I am definitely going to have some fun devising a creative prank on my unsuspecting boys. Unsuspecting because I don’t think they read this blog. And if they do, they will be wondering all day what the prank will be …

 Martha Stewart has also been known to pull some very convincing pranks on her show and you can find some hilarious versions on her site.

With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, we have added two new Valentine ecards to the site.

Announcing New Holiday eCards

Somewhere in Buenos Aires in the 20s an unusual and passionate tango sets the stage for a special event. An funny yet elegant statement for any special message for Valentine’s Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries or invitations to parties, wine tastings, etc.

Tango

Paint splatter and washes turn birds of a feather into an artistic statement for your Valentines or Anniversary cards.

Birds Of A Feather

We have featured a few artists’ work in our ecards.

• Painting in The Dragon Fighter created by Elizabeth Malczynski
• Music in Roof of the World performaned by the Tibetan singer songwriter Techung
• Butterfly origami in Orgiami designed by Michael G. LaFosse
• Choro music in Blue Planet performed by Anne Lenoir, Carlos Oliveira, and Alex Calatayud

If you would like your work to be included in our ecards or if you know someone who might, please contact us.

We continue adding more ecards to the site for the Season and the newest three are perhaps are the most cheerful additions this year.

Announcing New Holiday eCards

Lighthouse

This card will literally light up your recipients face as they watch frosty and his little friends getting ready in anticipation of the light show. Great for sending your holiday greetings to just about anyone, including New Year’s greetings.

Dare Devilish Santa

Santa is a real dare devil as he goes on a somewhat different sledding adventure at high speed that will leave you grinning or itching to jump on a sled yourself.

Special Christmas Delivery

Santa is a real dare devil as he goes on a somewhat different sledding adventure at high speed that will leave you grinning or itching to jump on a sled yourself.

These new cards are just a few of many in our collection, so don’t forget to check out our other wonderful Christmas and holiday ecards. And of course there are still more cards to come before the year is over – we will let you know as soon as they are available on our site.

We are happy to announce that two more holiday cards have been added to the site, with more new cards to come very soon.

Announcing New Holiday eCards

Star Of David Snowflake

The first card is a festive interpretation of the Star of David that takes shape as snowflakes crystallize and glitter. It is perhaps not what some typically expect of a Hanukkah card, which will make it that much more special to send I hope. We have many good friends that celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas and I wanted to create a card that could work for them as well.

Pure Joy

“Pure Joy” is a bright modern card sparkling with holiday cheer, that will be sure to spread joy.

A few days ago we announced the other two new cards we have added to our site, but in case you missed that newsletter you might want to see them now:

Topiary of Joy

Jazz & Glitter

These new cards are just a few of hundreds of cards in our collection, so don’t forget to check out our many other wonderful holiday ecards. There are still more cards to come before the year is over. We will let you know as soon as they are available on our site.

Each year around this time we start rolling out the results of months of hard work that often started way back in July when snowflakes and holiday cheer still seemed a long way away. This year we have more new cards in store for you than any prior year, as well as an exciting new project we look forward to unveiling.

But first, we are happy to announce that the first two new holiday cards are up on the site. Even if you think it is still to early to send your holiday ecards, you can write them now and schedule them to be sent at a later date.

Announcing New Holiday eCards

A classic card with a timeless message of joy and peace… Some people really go above and beyond decorating for the holidays … sure to make your mistletoe green with envy 🙂

Topiary of Joy

Jazz, glitter and holiday cheer go in hand in hand perfectly in this warm and tasteful card. Great for sending our invitations to your very own holiday bash, but also suitable for many other uses.

Jazz & Glitter

These new cards are just a few of many cards in our collection. So don’t forget to check out our other wonderful Christmas ecards, including some for Hanukkah, warmer climes, secular and religious. There are still more cards to come before the year is over. We will let you know as soon as they are available on our site.

Why not join or renew your membership today and take advantage of our limited time special when you sign up or renew for two years – two whole years of sending our wonderful ecards to your friends and family, we will throw in one free 1-year gift membership you can send as a gift to someone you think would enjoy sending our cards as much as you do. And our membership fee is still only $12 for one year or $18 for two years.

I very much hope it will be obvious which American artist inspired our newest card for Thanksgiving titled “Freedom From Want”. It doesn’t really require a lot of explanation, instead I invite you to see it for yourself.

Freedom From Want

We also have lots of other choices for your Autumn/Fall occasions and Thanksgiving celebrations, including the card released last week called “Leaf Peeping”.

Here are other Fall and Thanksgiving eCards.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and Autumn!

We have added a new card for Fall and Thanksgiving called “Leaf Peeping”. I wanted to capture the bold color display of changing leaves with an artist’s eye and translate it into an experience you can enjoy long after the colors have turned from their brightest to the muddled browns of late Fall. I hope you can almost feel the crisp air, the bright sun on your cheeks as you watch this card. Use this card for almost any occasion, such as Birthdays, sending Thanks and Sympathies, well anything really!

Leaf Peeping

Here are all our Thanksgiving eCards.

We will be adding another card for Thanksgiving in a few days. We have many more surprises in store for the rest of the year and look forward to sharing it with you.