tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33725311469979909122024-03-14T00:58:09.435-04:00Me and WeeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.comBlogger520125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372531146997990912.post-41218754133208390242015-12-07T20:12:00.000-05:002015-12-07T20:12:51.542-05:00NEW Stylish Nautical Seascape Paintings by Megan CartyI haven't updated here in so long! I've been so busy mothering 3 kids and working on my fine art full time. It's been CRAZY!!! An update on the family is long overdue. Time is so slim these days. As in, I never shower kind of slim. sigh! I've been working hard for good reason...<br />
I just finished a line of coastal paintings and a new website design over at <a href="http://www.megancartyart.com/">www.megancartyart.com</a>. These coastal pieces are so unique; they aren't your boring everyday seascape...they use vibrant color in an abstract way yet show boats or other bits in the foreground with more realistic detail in comparison. They are my version of a fun, stylish, modern, and colorful take on a very traditional subject. I LOVE these for a nursery or office or powder room. I'm excited to see how this body of work expands as I am currently working on huge pieces that are perfect for "over the couch" or in the dining room.<br />
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You can follow me on Instagram: @megan_carty_art to see my process and pieces as I go.<br />
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Or, you can head over to <a href="http://www.megancartyart.com/" target="_blank">Megan Carty Art</a> and sign up for my newsletter there; you'll get a free printable download of a coastal piece and you'll be updated monthly on new work, deals, and freebies. Awww, yeah!<br />
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<a href="http://www.megancartyart.com/coastal-paintings/blue-harbor-11x14" target="_blank">"Blue Harbor," 11x14", Acrylic on Canvas</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.megancartyart.com/coastal-paintings/cundys-harbor-12x20" target="_blank">Cundy's Harbor, 12x20", Acrylic on Canvas</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.megancartyart.com/coastal-paintings/harbor-flight-11x14" target="_blank">"Harbor Flight," 24x24", Acrylic on canvas</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.megancartyart.com/coastal-paintings/copy-of-harbor-flight-24x24" target="_blank">"Lobster Haul," 24x30", Acrylic on Canvas</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372531146997990912.post-82047226573563042852015-08-31T18:46:00.001-04:002015-08-31T18:46:25.626-04:00First Day of First Grade<a data-context="false" data-flickr-embed="true" data-footer="false" data-header="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/48901172@N00/21044774345/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="IMG_5575"><img alt="IMG_5575" height="800" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5795/21044774345_68eacff899_c.jpg" width="534" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <br />
Today Paige hopped on the bus and went off to First Grade! She was so excited; but all I could see was my little girl turning into a little lady. I'm so proud of her; she has worked so hard to get to this point and she continues to strive and thrive. I'm a lucky Mom.<br />
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It's done! (sorry for the dark shot...it was early morning when I took this with my phone). I'm definitely doing more of these...I'm a color fanatic and this was SO FUN to make. I could do it with the kids around AND it didn't take forever and a day to do! Perfect for a busy Mom. More to come!!! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372531146997990912.post-56412628803199946722015-08-27T16:54:00.001-04:002015-08-27T16:54:56.515-04:00On Art, My Life's Purpose, and Motherhood<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FPV_C7NZ4cw" width="560"></iframe> <br />
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My friend's son Jack (15 years old!) recently worked with me to create my artist profile video...it explains a bit about why I create and how my purpose has been revealed to me. I hope you like it! Thank you Jack; you captured my personality perfectly! Follow him on Instagram! (@j.vo)...I think he's got a bright future!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372531146997990912.post-86654786337912542952015-08-15T20:18:00.001-04:002015-08-15T20:18:42.870-04:00New Abstract Painting in progress!<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/48901172@N00/20612990181/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Untitled"><img alt="Untitled" height="800" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/762/20612990181_da3642728c_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <br />
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Oh boy! Mothering 3 small kiddos is exhausting for sure. It takes up most of my time (of course!) so my painting practice hasn't been as often as I'd like. That's the season I'm in! I am taking a little animal portrait break to work on some fun, bright, abstract pieces...perfect for a colorful room focal-point.<br />
Here's the first stage of my newest piece (in my messy studio)...the first layer is always the most boring; but it has to happen! I've gotta let this dry before I can do all the fun stuff on top! Be sure to check back to see the progress here! (You can follow the progress on Instagram by following me @meandwee). Meanwhile I will be cleaning spitup, washing laundry, doing dishes, moderating fights, having dance parties, making all manner of meals and snacks, cleaning messes, reading stories, and all other manner of mothering duties. School's about to start soon!!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372531146997990912.post-4214358750255954382015-08-01T06:57:00.000-04:002015-08-01T06:57:24.004-04:00How to "Entertain" your children in summer<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/48901172@N00/19574657233/in/dateposted/" title="Fairy House"><img alt="Fairy House" height="800" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/274/19574657233_8b74520a23_c.jpg" width="534" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Welcome to August! The time we cling to summer like a desperate ex-love. There is still much fun to be had though, so let’s keep at it! My son (age 3) and daughter (age 6) are learning all about the phrases “Go play!!!!” and “Go Outside!” I’m so done with all the Pinterest tips extolling all the fun activities I can do with my kids. I’m tired of the blogs, books, and television media outlets defining the ways I can “entertain my children all summer long!” Here’s the thing: I’m a MOTHER not a cruise director! So, while I love to do planned activities during the day for quality time (no, I'm not shunning all activities!) I also have a 6 month old baby to tend to and tons of junk to do around the house…not to mention working on my paintings and prints. So, I’ve been taking a cue from 1984 (when I was a kid) where I was constantly told to get outside and play. I had fun. Messy muddy fun. And now I tell my kids to do the same. Sure, I had to lock them out of the sliding glass door at first until they got used to having the freedom to make up their own games in the yard. HA! Now, my daughter says “Mom, I LOVE outside! It used to be boring but now it’s fun!” She’s tasted freedom and wants more. Are the kids dirtier now? YES! Are they messier now? YES! But, they are also more tired (Wheee!) and more satisfied. They are happy and content. AND I don’t need to come up with more ways to occupy them so they are learning to use their noggins for themselves. I LOVE summer now and I just may be sad when school starts again at the end of the month. Maybe.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372531146997990912.post-60676266584842758552015-07-31T13:00:00.000-04:002015-07-31T13:00:40.281-04:00How to create your greeting cards<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/48901172@N00/20171008935/in/dateposted/" title="Card download in my newsletter"><img alt="Card download in my newsletter" height="600" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/550/20171008935_4496d8d51b_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <br />
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Hi friends!<br />
The August newsletter is about to go out to anyone who has signed up for it and I have a set of free printable greeting cards for personal use in there for download. Woot Woot! I figured I'd do a quick tutorial here for anyone who wants to print them. (subscribe to the newsletter <a href="http://eepurl.com/6eLRj" target="_blank">HERE</a> if you haven't!)<br />
Firstly, the cards are A2 size. I like to get my colored envelopes for personal use from <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/" target="_blank">Paper-Source</a>, but you can get A2 size envelopes most places online that sell envelopes.<br />
When you click the image to download the cards, you will get a PDF file that you can open in Acrobat Reader. I have my printer settings adjusted to print to a full 8.5x11 letter size/actual size. I set this up in "Page Setup" and again after I hit "print" to make sure it's all the same.<br />
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Once it prints out, you simply face the paper in a portrait orientation and cut across the center at the 5.5 inch mark (exactly half of the paper). This gives you two distinct cards.<br />
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Score the card across the middle. I use a special bone folder for this.<br />
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See a video of what I mean...<br />
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If you don't have one, you can take a ruler to the center of the card and press the edge of the blunt side of a butter knife into the paper along the ruler. This "scores" the paper (leaves an indented line along where it folds). This indented line makes it easy to fold the card in half and makes the fold nice and crisp without bunching or denting.<br />
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I hope this helps make creating your cards easier!<br />
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I hope you enjoy your cards and remember it is illegal to resell these or claim them as your own. They are for personal use only. Don't make me give you a legal migraine! Thanks!<br />
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Deer Nursery Art Print; Fawn Print<br />
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Hi friends!<br />
I've got a whole bunch of woodland critter nursery art prints all finished up and ready to go! I'm so excited with how they came out. Paige (age 6 now!) begged for me to put the unicorn print up in her room and I was happy to oblige! I recently showed a few of the original paintings of these at a local art show I did and the children who walked by all stopped and gushed about them and wanted one for themselves (each one had their own favorite!).<br />
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It felt so awesome to see children in "real life" enjoyed my artwork and they were enthusiastic about it enough to want it for their rooms. I noticed those kids were around 8 years old or so. The prints work great for baby rooms but also work great for older kids' rooms too because they don't look babyish...they grow with your kids. I sold some to adults who favored a certain animal too...good for their office space or craft room. Win!<br />
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Bunny Nursery Art Print<br />
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Unicorn Art Print<br />
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I have two sizes of prints for sale: 12x12 inch and 8x8 inch. The larger prints are the size of a standard vinyl record album cover. They are great when framed; they aren't too big or too small and work well hung in a set. The 8x8 are smaller and work well framed standing upright on a dresser. A friend of mine has a whole series of them framed and hung in a row lining her daughter's bedroom wall...really cool! I will continually add to this line of animals; I'm currently working on a raccoon and a chipmunk as I write this. Do you have a favorite critter you'd like to see? Feel free to comment below!<br />
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Baby Chick Nursery Art Print<br />
Purchase <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/237952688/chick-nursery-art-print-chick-art-chick?ref=shop_home_active_8" target="_blank">12x12 inch size</a> or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/237952204/chick-nursery-art-print-chick-art-chick?ref=shop_home_active_9" target="_blank">8x8 inch size</a> <br />
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The original paintings of these are for sale at <a href="http://www.megancartyart.com/" target="_blank">Megan Carty Art</a>. They are 5x5 inch acryla gouache paintings on aquabord (like clayboard). I did the little accessories on watercolor paper, trimmed them out, and used archival gel medium to glue them onto the painting. I like the little added dimension of that. They also come with a cute little display easel. I think this style would be great for your own small custom pet portrait. Please email me at megan@megancartyart.com if you are interested in something like that!<br />
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Here's a little high-speed movie of one being created:<br />
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The prints are archival giclee (this means they are done on super-fancy thick cotton paper with fade-proof professional inks) so they are made to last and be of the highest quality.<br />
I hope you like them as much as I do!<br />
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Fox Nursery Art Print<br />
Purchase <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/236366926/baby-fox-art-print-woodland-nursery-art?ref=shop_home_active_20" target="_blank">12x12 inch size</a> or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/237927792/fox-nursery-art-print-8x8-art-print?ref=shop_home_active_16" target="_blank">8x8 inch size</a><br />
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Lamb Nursery Art Print<br />
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Blue Jay Art Print<br />
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<img alt="Prints by Megan Carty" height="710" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5469/17826720792_502de286f7_c.jpg" width="800" />Unique Bird Art Print<br />
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Hi friends!<br />
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I've created a new website just for my art: <a href="http://www.megancartyart.com/">www.megancartyart.com</a>. I hope you like it and that you'll go check it out! I've got a lot of nautical and New England style paintings in the works and can't wait to share it all! <br />
As you can see, there is a little pop up window here on this site to sign up for my newsletter. You get a free printable piece of art that I'm not offering anywhere else when you subscribe (you can see the print in the photo above); and the monthly newsletter will contain printable goodies, news, special deals, and inspirational quotes/stories. I'm excited to spread joy in my own way! I hope you'll consider signing up! Thanks!!!! :)<br />
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This spring we planted gardens...there were gardens when we moved here two summers ago but we let it go since we had no clue what was going on. Ha! Neither Chris nor I are gardeners and we know nothing. But, we decided to try and learn and we bought a bunch of seedlings of our favorite vegetables and have been giving it a whirl. Do you garden? What's your favorite thing to grow?<br />
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We are cutting our lettuces now (amongst an array of other things!) and it tastes like magic.<br />
Here's to having no clue what we're doing but enjoying it anyway!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372531146997990912.post-86294507152537961262015-06-19T07:00:00.000-04:002015-06-19T07:00:05.299-04:00Noah is Three!Dear Noah,<br />
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It is so hard to be the middle kid, isn't it?? As I write this, you are probably too little to notice or care much. But I want you to know that I love you so very very much. You are my bright sunshine and I feel bad that I've not given you as much starring attention here on our family journal!<br />
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This year, your third birthday fell just a few days after your brother was born back in January and we were in the hospital at that time. I thought of you that whole day and we celebrated your birthday with a little mini party when we got home a few days later. Of course, things got crazy and I never posted about your birthday here in this space! Grammie and Rico were here taking care of you while we were away having Liam. So, they were there for your little party. We had cake and you got to open your gifts from us, so you seemed pretty happy with the whole thing.<br />
Grammie and Rico got you some cool little gifts you loved and your very own SLEEPING BAG with your NAME on it!!!! You LOVE that thing! It's got a big dog on it as the pillow for you to sleep on.<br />
We gave you one of those Little Tikes Cozy Coupe truck things and a pretend gas pump that goes with it. You LOVE them and I'm so excited you were happy with your gifts. <br />
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Wow, THREE!<br />
What a special kid you are! You are one of the happiest kids I've ever seen. You are jolly most of the time and always try to make everyone around you feel happy too. You are a bit of an imp and you get into trouble like most three-year-old boys, but you always mean well. You are very clingy to Mom and Dad right now and love snuggling and having special attention. You are fun to be with; you like to laugh and say silly things. You love to dance, run, ride your scooter, ride your tricycle and play baseball. You are leftie, so Daddy wants to encourage your pitching arm! You're already a great hitter! You enjoy tracing letters and doing puzzles. And you are working so hard on your potty training. We are letting you lead the way with that, and you've got it handled (for the most part!). We are proud of you and of how sweet you are. You are a good kind person and a loving one at that.<br />
I love you so much Noah, and my life is so great because you are in it. I'm a lucky Mama.<br />
Love you more,<br />
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Liam, you were baptized on April 19th at St. Joseph Church here in our little town. It was special and beautiful. I will work my hardest to teach you all about Jesus and why we live our lives to help others in our own unique special ways. We should always try our best to love others, no matter what. We need to pray for those who are in their hardest times and know that we are all equal and children of God. Every person matters and every person deserves love and an amazing life.<br />
We love you little peanut!<br />
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Here you are with your proud Godparents (Auntie Anne and Uncle Brian) and Daddy making funny faces...<br />
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Dear Liam,<br />
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Whoa, I've let waaaaaay too much time pass before updating our family journal! I suppose I could have been much more proactive about it, but I let "life" get in the way. I'm so sorry! It doesn't mean I don't care or love you less. It means I've been a busy Mama...taking care of you kiddos and with my art business. I'm learning I need to prioritize better. Isn't that always the way?<br />
First of all, I have to say this: You are SUCH A DELIGHT! You are so sweet!!! I can already tell you have the sweetest soul, the most jolly little personality ever. Let's see what you've been up to...<br />
At around 4 months you began rolling over...you looked a bit surprised at first but you're so laid back it was all without much fanfare on your part.<br />
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Now, at five months you have begun sprouting your two little tiny baby front teeth! They haven't fully broken through yet, but you are drooling up a soaky-storm! I just love your cute gummy smile.<br />
Did you know that you smile at us EVERY TIME we come in your room to get you out of bed? You look up at us and reach your little arms up with the biggest gummy grin ever. Nothing melts my heart more. Then, you smile and make happy gurgles every time we look at you. It's so great and so addicting.<br />
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You are not a fussy baby. You play on your play mat, kick, and roll around grabbing at your toys and mouthing them. You smile whenever we come hang out with you and you eat very well. You sleep like a champ and have been sleeping through the night since just before 3 months old. (It helps that you are our third child and we now clearly know what cries to answer and what cries are just you trying to sleep). Being with you is just plain fun and sweetness.<br />
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You've started babbling...yesterday you starting saying "ma maaaa" and "ba baaaaa" and I know the floodgates will open soon to all sorts of funny little noises. What a joy to watch you hit new milestones!<br />
It hasn't all been perfect, of course. Last night I was trimming your little nails and clipped your pinky finger. I cried and cried...I felt so awful that I hurt you. There was a lot of blood and the nurse at your doctor's office told us to go over to the emergency room. So, at 8:40 at night I whisked you off to the local community hospital where they simply put a little bandage on and told me to put my sock on your arm so you wouldn't choke on the bandage. Phew! No permanent damage! To be fair to our panic, you'd been bleeding for about an hour and it just wasn't really stopping. But, of course, it stopped on the way there! That's how life is buddy. I'm just glad you are ok and back to your old self this morning. I was in such a panic I had nightmares all night long. There's nothing worse than hurting your own child; even though it was just an accident. I'm so sorry it happened!<br />
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Your brother and sister have been very doting on you! Noah cuddles you every chance he gets and Paige likes to come over and make silly faces and sounds at you to make you smile. She's experiencing the joy of babies first hand and it's wonderful to watch. Those kids really love you so much. Little Noah even cried for you last night when I hurt your finger. He was worried about you and was sad you were crying and hurt. That was touching to see; although it broke my Mama heart at the same time!<br />
And the last thing I wanted to update you on is how BIG you are! At your last check up you weighed 18 pounds, 4 oz. And I'm sure you weigh more now!!! That was a month ago! You fit snugly into 9-month onesies and the 12 month onesies fit nicely with some room to grow. You are huge! The doctor guesses you will be 6 ft. 3" one day. Just like Daddy. Everyone thinks you are older than you are. But everyone agrees that you are one cute baby. Even the E.R. doctor said so last night, so it must be true! Ha!<br />
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I want you to know I love you so very much. You are such a TREASURE and a JOY and I just can't get enough of you. Your drooly kisses, your big smiles, and your little chuckles all make life worth living. It truly is the little things that make life special. These are all the good times and I feel so lucky every day. Not a moment goes by where I don't know how blessed I am at every turn.<br />
Liam, God is so great. Even in the hardest and darkest times, I lean on God and I know he is leading the way toward greener pastures. The key is to trust it and know it. When I look back to all my hard times, I see now that they were necessary to get to where I really wanted and prayed to go. God listens to your prayers and sometimes you go through messy things in order for things to become great. Trust in that messy time knowing it is a tunnel leading you to wonderful things.<br />
I love you so much little peanut. You are our sun, moon and stars. You are our greatest adventure.<br />
I love you always and forever,<br />
Mama<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372531146997990912.post-37229974380985618942015-04-09T15:38:00.004-04:002015-04-09T15:38:57.983-04:00Time-Lapse Painting of a BirdHi friends!<br />
Here's a time-lapse video I made of myself creating a painting of a junco wearing a capelet. It features collage and gouache and I hope you enjoy watching it! It was fun to make! For reference I used a photo my father took (with his permission of course!) and I created the capelet myself from imagination. The final piece is 5x5 inches.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372531146997990912.post-24048445849460414502015-04-06T16:40:00.004-04:002015-04-06T16:40:49.013-04:00Acadia Time-Lapse PaintingHi friends!<br />
I just finished up a little time-lapse landscape painting demonstration! This is from an image I took of Sand Beach in Acadia National Park. Enjoy!<br />
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Yep! I'm working on a whole lotta paintings of baby animals and pets! I'm doing a whole series of 5 x 5 inch acryla gouache paintings on Aquabord in fun colors...the plan is to also include a little easel for each painting to stand on. So cute for nurseries! Any animals you wanna see? I've got a huge list I'd like to do.<br />
I'm also plotting and planning a series of large calming coastal-inspired landscapes with seabirds. Those I plan to paint quite large and in charge. It's gonna be a busy April!!!<br />
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This one is in progress...<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372531146997990912.post-11838971993405434052015-03-12T12:50:00.002-04:002015-03-12T12:50:44.570-04:002 Month update<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/48901172@N00/16606502548" title="2 months old by Megan Carty, on Flickr"><img alt="2 months old" height="534" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7286/16606502548_7b54b1ffb0_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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Dear Liam,<br />
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You are 2 months old as of yesterday! Where is the time going? I think it's going into your tummy as it is very cute and round. At your checkup we found that you weigh 15 pounds already! And you are 24.5 inches long. Such a big boy. You are wearing 6-month sized onesies and it's just all going too fast. You continue to be so sweet and gentle and you have the most wonderful smiles around. Cuddling with you in our middle of the night rendezvous (your meal) is such a treasure for me. It's quiet and warm and snuggly...just the kind of feeling I want to remember for always. I look in your eyes and all I see is love and possibility.<br />
I love you always and forever my sweet!<br />
Love,<br />
Mama<br />
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"Hey Figaro, (loud whispering voice) That crazy lady keeps lookin' at me and takin' pictures! What's her freakin' deal?" </h4>
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Here's a little video vlog for the occasion...<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372531146997990912.post-15312099137725429152015-03-11T14:12:00.001-04:002015-03-11T14:12:29.437-04:00Liam's Baby Boy Adventure Nursery!<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/48901172@N00/16165861583" title="Liam's Nursery by Megan Carty, on Flickr"><img alt="Liam's Nursery" height="534" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8680/16165861583_09afbd7193_c.jpg" width="800" /></a> <br />
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Hi!<br />
We finally finished up Liam's room just after he was born...I'm sorry it took so long to share his space! Juggling three kiddos is no joke; I don't know how people with do it with even MORE! I am in "go-mode" all day until bedtime just with household tasks and childcare. Phew! I have to add, though, that it is a fulfilling kind of tired and I feel so happy these days.<br />
So, this is Liam's room and I hope you like it as much as I do!<br />
As you can see, it's an eclectic mix of items that come together to form a sort of vintage adventure/into the wilds theme. I chose to use the same Robin's Nest blue color (#618 from Benjamin Moore) that we used in the other kids' nurseries because it's such a happy color and so versatile. Paige's room had a yellow accent, Noah's had an orange accent, and Liam's now is a red accent. We also used the same crib and dresser the other kids used (recycle it!!!). Liam's room is a bit smaller in this new house than the nursery was in our old home, so we couldn't put as much stuff in here--no giant Ikea Expedit shelving for this room! But instead we used a bookcase we had on hand that I spray painted red (it used to be aqua). <br />
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Here you can see we hung up a vintage wooden drawer from some sort of old manufacturing storage unit to be used as a decorative shelf. Inside we put some knit rattle-birdies (they came from Bla Bla Kids years ago), some vintage alphabet blocks we got at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/spaulding.cooperageantiquecoop" target="_blank">Spaulding Cooperage</a> (a local coop that sells reclaimed/refinished furniture and vintage goodies), a black and white postcard of a mountain range a friend gave me, Liam's hospital anklet, a vintage camping lantern I got from my friend Becky at her business <a href="https://www.facebook.com/box121antiques?pnref=lhc" target="_blank">"Box 121 Antiques,"</a> and a little knit owl hat Liam got as a baby gift. The huge kraft letter "L" hung on the wall came from <a href="http://www.plumtique.com/" target="_blank">Plum</a> online boutique. That is such a cool little shop!!! Check it out! I considered painting the L a red color, but decided it looked more rugged and "vintage" just as it is.<br />
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This little vintage wooden box sits on the dresser top...it's a nice little place to store some medicines and the lavender oil I like to rub on Liam's baby skin. (Baby skin!!! SIGH!!!!!) I got this from my friend Kris of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CricketAcresStudio" target="_blank">Cricket Acres Studio</a>. She is forever finding the coolest and most unique vintage items for the home and she has a really great way of re-purposing those things into cool new products.She has an inspiring <a href="http://cricketacresstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> too.<br />
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My friend Becky at her business <a href="https://www.facebook.com/box121antiques?pnref=lhc" target="_blank">"Box 121 Antiques,"</a> also sold me that rustic old oar that I decided to hang as wall decor. I thought it would be cool to create a vintage-looking poster for the room. I knew what I wanted it to look like and say, but I couldn't settle on a design. Then, a few days later, I found <a href="http://laybabylay.com/diy-black-white-poster-wall-hanging" target="_blank">this post from Joni at Lay Baby Lay</a> and went wild. That was exactly the look I wanted for my poster! I simply followed her instructions and it worked like a charm. She's a genius, that one! I then saw this post of her's and used this look for my own poster (it was the exact look I'd been planning!) She has <a href="http://society6.com/product/be-brave-and-courageous_print#1=45" target="_blank">her own poster for sale in many sizes here</a>, so check it out! (Mine is not for sale since it is her design look...though not exact). Also, the photo in my poster is of Mt. Rainier that my friend Laura and her husband took. She generously let me use it for my poster. I changed the look of it in Photoshop to give it a vintage look to the colors and then I brought my poster design over to Staples to have it printed large.<br />
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Becky sold me this really cool vintage fruit/orchard crate...I love the colors and the label and knew I had to have it for the nursery. I intended to put casters on the bottom to make it roll, but I'm thinking better of it as the kids would try to ride around the house in it (thus scratching our wood floors) and the box itself is fragile. So, for now it is storing some baby blankets and soft toys.<br />
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On the wall next to the dresser is this really great shadowbox art display my friend Shenna of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShenVintageCreations" target="_blank">Shenna's Vintage Creations</a> gave me. She made it herself to match the theme of the nursery and I simply need to add photos of Liam to make it complete. Isn't it cool? She can make these in customized themes (she recently made one in a vintage Winnie the Pooh theme using a vintage children's book and other found props). It opens on the side like a cabinet so I can move things around as needed.<br />
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This metal antler curtain tie is just a fun and whimsical touch in the space. We find, though, that it is a bit dangerous...it's heavy and sharp-ish. That's why we hung it up high. We don't want anyone to lose an eye. It came from Urban Outfitters. <br />
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This is such a fun corner! This is a knock-off Eames-style rocker I got from Overstock.com. The little sheepskin is from Ikea and the pillow is from Pier One Imports. The antique fox lamp was in my husband's childhood bedroom and I asked my wonderful in-laws if we could have it for Liam's room. It matched the theme and colors so well. It also has a really cool hand-painted shade. I love it! My friend Kris made the bunting as a gift...it's boyish, simple and sweet.<br />
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These little guys are from <a href="http://www.blablakids.com/" target="_blank">BlaBla Kids</a>. I love their products...they are well made and the color combinations are so perfect and fun! Figaro the bird watches over the space and keeps everyone in check.<br />
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Finally, I got this little red vintage mailbox from the Spaulding Cooperage as well. I thought it would make a cute little wall decoration. We hung it down low so the kids can put little trinkets inside and exchange messages to each other when they are a bit older. It's a bit of a nod to my obsession with Little Women and their secret mailbox with Laurie next door (any fans will know what I mean!).<br />
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So, that's the space! I'm still tweaking a bit here and there, but I love being in that room. It's bright and happy and that's just how I feel with Liam. I hope you liked it too! And, for a flashback, here are the posts I had done for <a href="http://meandwee.blogspot.com/2009/02/nursery.html" target="_blank">Paige's nursery</a>, and for <a href="http://meandwee.blogspot.com/2012/01/noahs-nautical-nest.html" target="_blank">Noah's nursery</a>.<br />
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I also made a little video tour if you are interested in watching!!! Thanks for stopping by!!!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372531146997990912.post-69182945809956727272015-03-06T22:05:00.003-05:002015-03-06T22:05:20.205-05:00Who pooped on the stairs?Here's a normal everyday sort of vlog. Basic boring ramblings, but much more fun for me than typing! :) Here I am "keeping it real." Feel free to subscribe to my You Tube channel or leave a comment here to discuss anything from the post! :)<br />
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Dear Little Liam,<br />
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A little while back (on Feb. 11th!) you turned One Month old! You're now in your 6th week, so I'm sorry this is late! <br />
You are the sweetest little fella! You eat, you sleep, you burp, you poop, and you peer all around. Such a champ! After a chunk of time where you were very fussy, your doctor came to the conclusion that you have reflux so you've started taking Zantac. We've seen improvement! You are also fussy from gas, so you are a gentle formula made to help with gas. And now, you are so much more happy and sleeping better during your naps.<br />
At night, you've dropped your 10 o'clock feeding time (or thereabouts!) and go long stretches until the early morning hours. We've subscribed to the idea that we not run to you the second you make sounds...and usually, you will let out a yelp or two and go right back to sleep...learning to connect your sleep cycles. When you SCREAM and it doesn't let up, I know it's time for you to eat. <br />
You've also started smiling a few days ago; and this is something I cannot get enough of. You light up like all the stars in the sky and you just make my day.<br />
In other news, you went from 8.4 pounds at your first doctor checkup to 12.4 pounds at your one-month checkup! You've become quite round and plump much to the joy of everyone at the doctors' office. I'm happy you're round and plump, but boy, you are getting heavy!! I'm a lucky Mama...I'll carry you to the ends of the Earth and back no matter how heavy you are. <br />
I will close this little message to let you know how thrilled I am you are here. You are such a love; a dream. I cannot imagine life without you in it and I'm so lucky to be your Mama. I love you so very much and I always will forever and ever.<br />
I love you always,<br />
Mama<br />
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Dear Little P,<br />
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You lost your first tooth two nights ago! (Sunday night, Feb. 22nd, 2015) We were finishing dinner (I was washing dishes) and you said "Mommy! Daddy! Help meeeeee!" and you thought your wiggly tooth broke. But, in fact, it had come out! I've NEVER seen you so excited. You ran around the house, dancing and hooting and hollering about your tooth and the fact the tooth fairy would be coming that night. You even said "This is the BEST day of my life!!!!!" I hugged you and told you how excited I was for you. I also made a little groan and said how you are growing so fast. And you know what you said? "Mommy, it's ok. I'm still your little girl!!!" and then you said "I still love and need you and Daddy!" Well that about melted my heart. You lost the tooth that happened to be the first tiny tooth that grew in your mouth as a little baby. It's bittersweet. (I will try not to cry now!)<br />
I love you so much and am so proud of you. Here's to many more tooth fairy visits!<br />
(she gave you a dollar in the little paper tooth pouch you made...a lot of money, but it's your first tooth, so I think she gives a bonus for that.)<br />
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I love you always and forever,<br />
Mama<br />
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Here's a video of us calling my parents (you talking to Nana and Grampa) and telling them all about your tooth. Precious!!!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372531146997990912.post-39955066323712057402015-02-21T18:48:00.001-05:002015-02-21T18:48:17.641-05:00Going to Disney on Ice!My favorite part of this little family movie vlog is how Paige shows everything she packed in her purse. She's never used her purse before and she was so excited to go on this little excursion, she got it out and packed it with her "essentials." It's funny to hear her explanations about "what's in my bag." I'm sad that she will be six in April...time is going too fast! But, I have to say she is SO FUN to be with and she says the funniest things. Love that kiddo.<br />
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Here's a little interview I recorded with her one morning after the kids got up. I find this video hilarious because Noah refuses to let Paige have her moment in the spotlight. He keeps saying "me too!!!" after everything and keeps trying to take over the interview. He just turned three...he does NOT have a wiggly tooth. He also DOES NOT like pink. Nor does he love unicorns. But he has to copy his sister however he can. Paige gets so frustrated with him; I can't help but find it funny sometimes. Enjoy this little snippet of their relationship!<br />
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And to answer my longtime reader "Sapphire's" question in my previous post: Paige is going to be 6 in April, Noah has just turned 3 (a post about that to come soon!), and now Liam is here! He was born 3 days before Noah's birthday! Looks like we'll have a busy January from now on! And your idea to do a post/video about our routine with 3 kids is a good one! I'll work on that soon; especially once I HAVE a routine with 3! Ha! We're muddling it out right now...so far so good! And I also will be doing a video about my Mommy Must-Haves, now that I've had 3 kids and a bunch of perspective in hind-sight. See y'all soon!<br />
To see frequent updates, you can follow us on instagram! Our user name is @meandwee.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h61ckDsquO0?list=UUYvJWw0WDAhjRBkNQ60LT8Q" width="560"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372531146997990912.post-89374199249490626542015-01-24T13:06:00.002-05:002015-01-24T13:08:34.241-05:00Welcome Liam Philip Carty!We are thrilled and proud to announce the arrival of our third (and last!) precious baby:<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Liam Philip Carty</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Born on January 11, 2015 at 8:32 pm.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8lb. 12oz, 22.5 inches long</span><br />
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Quick facts: Born via C-Section almost 2 hours after we got to the hospital because he was transverse breech (sideways in my belly!) and I was totally dilated and ready to go! Also, it turns out his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck 3 times! (I had a feeling). He is cute, he is cuddly, he is a great eater, he's a good sleeper, and he's a good little fella. *sigh*<br />
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More details to come!<br />
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We all know you really just wanna see photos...so here ya go!<br />
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This is right before we put him in his car seat to bring him home from the hospital. He'd just spit up all over his going home outfit, so on went the oversized onesie! I love those little kicks.
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