dreaming giggles

Custom Artwork Hangers for Children, Art Display

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Custom artwork hangers are available in my ETSY shop. Please visit it to learn more about size, price and availability.

Hand-Painted Children’s Wall Letters

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Please visit my ETSY shop online to see current prices and availability.

Custom Birth Plaques, Canvases and More

2011-04-10T14:15:00.001-07:00

I have been busy! There are so many more to share and there are 3 sets of letters sitting on my studio desk to finish! Also, a few custom requests that I haven’t created before!

Visit my Etsy shop for details about items to order!

We will be moving to Fort Myers in May so I will take a little break. I will post when I get settled and back to work!

Ethan’s Elephant as a Giclee Canvas Reproduction

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This 24”x 24”, 1.5” deep gallery wrapped hand-painted canvas hangs above my son’s crib. He has the Eli Elephant Nursery bedding from PBK. I wanted the colors to be a little richer so I added navy and made them flow, not match perfectly. I had in the back of my mind that I wanted to offer this as a giclée canvas print. Pronounced (“zhee-clay”), it is a method of producing high quality reproductions of artwork using special printers. Giclée printing creates the look of hand-painted original artwork on cotton canvas. It could be reproduced in multiple sizes to accommodate any individuals space. It will be my goal for 2011 to begin a portfolio for reproduction giclée canvases.

Of course it would NOT have ‘dreaming giggles design.com’ in the middle, that is merely a measure of protection since it is on the web.

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THAT? What would you like to see offered?

The cost of an original canvas 24”x 24” would be $400+ verses the cost of a giclee canvas at $150!

The Be Green Eco-Alphabet Giclée Canvas may be purchased here!

Personalized Rocket Canvas

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I have a new found love of boy themes thanks to our precious baby boy who is close to 8 months old! I love dinosaurs, rockets and robots! This is a recent canvas for a friend who has ordered from me now for almost FOUR years! I am so thankful for those who keep coming back again and again, so very thankful! She told me one of Ben’s nursery walls is painted from a page in The Imagination Song book from Sesame Street. I took the colors and inspiration from the same page with the moon and feeling of space then added rockets for baby Ben!

Are there any hard to find themes in your search for artwork? I would love to hear them!

“The 12x12 canvas for Ben is so perfect. When I looked at the page in the book and saw the subtle influences that you used while still completing the design guided by your own creativity and talent, I was crazy impressed. Thank you!” A.M.

Hand-Painted Logo Frames For Limelight Photography!

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TWENTY FIVE FRAMES.

I am amazed by this project! Rebecca Zoumberos, of Limelight Photography contacted me with this idea early in the year 2010. A hand-painted logo frame with a photograph she had taken at an event with that vendor/company. What a thoughtful and creative gift! I was blown away by the idea and that she asked ME to do it! What a treat.

It was so cool to see the frames (16”x 16” or 10”x 24”) come to life with the logo, but the real magic happened when I added Rebecca’s image! Speechless.

I love working with such amazing people, thank you Rebecca!

Custom Canvas Inspired by Subway Art

2011-01-08T12:44:00.001-08:00

I was so excited to make this canvas for my very talented friend Erika. She is the genius behind Letter B Design Studio. If you live in the Tampa Bay area, call her now to book a session this year…she fills up fast!

The canvas is 18”x24” and 1.5” deep. I think everyone should have a large hand-painted canvas in their home! This one suits their style perfectly. I am so happy with how it turned out! I am also so thankful she shared this great shot of it! Thanks Erika!

What would your canvas say?

Wedding Frame, Wall Letters, and More CUSTOM ARTWORK

2011-01-08T12:07:00.001-08:00

Here are a few custom orders I was busy creating before my large holiday orders! The Ethan letters were inspired by the Jr. Varsity bedding from PBK. Ethan’s mom saw letters I painted for the PBK Dr. Seuss bedding (can’t post pictures sorry, but trust me they were really cool!!!) and contacted me within minutes!!! It is such a compliment for my business to be constant referrals. I love it!

Visit my ETSY shop to see descriptions and prices of my custom items.

CUSTOM ORDERS WILL RESUME IN JANUARY!!!!

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Due to several large orders for the holidays, I will not be able to take individual custom orders until January. If I have any questions, please email me. I will look forward to helping you with your custom requests in the new year!

Thanks so much!

Large Baby Birth Announcement Plaque and Series of Three Modern Artwork Hangers

2010-10-14T07:30:00.001-07:00

This is an 11”x 14” baby birth announcement plaque for a sweet friend. I just recently meet baby Amelia and she is so precious and petite compared to my chunk of a baby boy! Her nursery is so cute with Penelope crib bedding by PBK.

Yes, I can do ‘modern’. Actually, I really enjoy the change of pace. This is a series of three artwork hangers for a family room. It is finished with a white wash to enhance the matte look. See more examples of artwork hangers here.

Custom, Custom and more Custom Artwork

2010-10-14T07:06:00.001-07:00

This is a tray painted with acrylic for a Fall theme. I am working as an outside artist for DecoArt Inc. It is really fun. They send me several ideas they need completed and I choose what I want to do! I even got boxes and boxes of DecoArt paints, brushes, etc. this summer! It was like Christmas for me! My 4 year old was so entertained by my reaction. I don’t think she has ever seen me so giddy!

The white plaque above was an interesting request. Kayla took a chance on me making exactly what she wanted. I keep saying anything is possible. It was all hand-painted with a very tiny paint brush! Here is her reaction:

“It is fantastic. I love it!!! Wow, this turned out amazing! :)” K.F.

This canvas is 8”x 24” and has the subtle ‘A’ super hero symbol in the background for big brother Aiden. What a cute idea! I love what my clients come up with for custom requests!

LoVE…lOve…LoVe…lOvE….18x18 Canvas

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This canvas was requested from a client for her baby girl’s nursery. She saw the small 4x4 canvas I made with ‘love’ painted in different fonts inside a heart and the inspiration began. This is a giant canvas and I must admit I was a little apprehensive to begin so many HAND-PAINTED ‘loves’ to fill the heart, but I did it and it was a hit! This photo doesn’t show it, but it was finished with a thick cream grosgrain ribbon and matching knob for hanging! Did I mention the entire 18”x 18” canvas is hand-painted in acrylic?

“It is BEAUTIFUL! We absolutely love it, and it perfectly finishes the room!
Thanks for all your help and hard work! I really appreciate it!” S. L.

Custom Hand- Painted Canvas

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Custom Baby Birth Announcement Plaques

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Please visit my Etsy shop to see sizes and pricing.

Introducing the BE GREEN ECO-ALPHABET PRINT

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I am so happy to offer my reproduction print of the Be Green Eco-Alphabet Artwork!

STIMULATE THE EYE...ENGAGE YOUR MIND...MOTIVATE THE SPIRIT!

This is a DREAMING GIGGLES DESIGN 18" x 24" print of an original hand-painted acrylic on canvas artwork. A modern and meaningful message fills this one of a kind ABC print for everyone who takes a glance at it!
Frame it for the family room, a child's room, the break room at the office or a classroom. This print will fit perfectly anywhere because it's message is for all ages!
Each artwork is printed on 80# PCW recycled paper and printed with soy ink to remain authentic to the integrity of the message!

Each print will ship with great care rolled in a mailing tube. Prints are NOT sold framed. FREE SHIPPING>>>FREE SHIPPING>>>FREE SHIPPING in USA!

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM MY ETSY SHOP OR EMAIL ME YOUR ORDER AND YOU MAY PURCHASE THROUGH A PAY PAL INVOICE.

This piece is registered with the US copyright office under VAu-999-672. Any portion reproduced in any way without the consent of the artist is illegal.

.wholesale orders welcome.

MATERNITY LEAVE UNTIL JULY!

2010-05-18T15:28:00.001-07:00

We welcomed Ethan Carl Holcombe on May 20th at 4:04 pm! He was 8lbs 4oz and 20 inches long.

We are so in love!!!

I am thrilled with the newborn photos I had Erika Botfeld of Letter B Creative Studio take! See more on her blog and website. There is no way I can choose ‘a few’ so I am having an album made! I can’t wait to see it. Isn’t Erika’s photography amazing?

Custom Hand-Painted Wall Frames

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The frame shown above is for a photographer’s studio here in Tampa, Limelight Photography. They have an amazing team of photographers for the ultimate in wedding photography. The photos in the frame shown were taken by Rebecca Zoumberos, so if you are in need of a brilliant artist to capture the true joy of your special day…make an appointment now!

These custom hand-painted frames are amazing. I offer several sizes in my Etsy store. There is an 18”x18”, 14”x14” and 10”x24” with an opening of 4”x4” for a photo that is held by photo corners. The frame is 1.5” deep for an amazing look as it hangs on the wall.

Custom Artwork Hangers

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The Valadi Masterpieces artwork hangers will hang together as one in a playroom. The playroom has brown walls and is inspired by the awesome playroom in the Land of Nod catalog…any ~~child’s~~ mom’s dream! There is a theme of world travel and I love what Jennifer picked for these custom artwork hangers! I see many artistic creations in the Valadi’s future!

These custom hand-painted artwork hangers are so much fun and so useful! Anyone who sees them says immediately, “I NEED THAT!” They can hang in a child’s room, the family room, kitchen….just about anywhere! See more examples HERE.

Custom Large Birth Announcement Plaques for Children

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These large birth announcement plaques are very popular. They are also wonderful to use in a baby’s photo shoot for a special keepsake!

The bedroom photos were sent to me with a few ideas and wall color names. I sent back sketches with different choices and here are the final pieces. Ava has soft green walls from Sherwin Williams that I matched the text to from a sample at our local store. Ava’s brother, Cameron, will have brown walls instead of the green in the photo.

Custom Artwork

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I get custom requests for all sorts of ideas. Anything is possible….

All work is hand-painted without stencils or aids with acrylic paint.

Custom Letters with Knobs for Princess Jewelry!!!

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Custom Orders Will be Taken Again In JULY!!!

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My due date is May 26th and I have plenty to keep me busy painting right up until he arrives! Hopefully I will have it all finished BEFORE he arrives!

I am having fun finding treats like this teether from Little Sapling Toys. I have an addiction to Etsy and my favorites list is growing out of control for this baby!!!

I will be taking MATERNITY BREAK for May, June and July to enjoy our new addition…then I will be back to painting custom orders. I will be happy to still answer questions so send an email or Etsy message and I will get back to you….maybe not as quickly as I used to, but I will do my best.

Custom Artwork for Nursery, Canvas Bow Holders, Wall Letters and More…

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Please visit my Etsy shop for custom orders and pricing!

THANK YOU.

Shh Nap Time Door Hangers

2010-04-03T07:28:00.001-07:00

These SHH Nap Time and Baby Sleeping Door Hangers are a huge hit! The yellow and red color combo owl threw me a curve when it was requested by an etsy customer. I sent a couple of messages back making sure she wanted a true yellow and red color combo! !!Then it hit me…it had to be for a Chi Omega…red and yellow owl….of course. What a great surprise for a college student to hang on their door!

The owls are sold out in my Etsy shop, but check back soon, I will be making more asap!

Happy Napping!

Ordering Custom Artwork Hangers

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“I love it! It turned out great :) I can't wait to hang it up with my daughter's artwork. Thanks so much!” K.H. “ I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! It's perfect!! Thank you, i can't wait to hang it up!!!” M.M.

These are wildly popular in my Etsy shop! I get so many inquiries about the process of ordering. Here is what you need to do…

Look through examples that I have already created here. See if there is something you like and change colors or text however you’d like.

Create a custom piece to fit your space. Contact me describing colors/ design/ text as detailed as possible or photos of the space are even better! I will respond with ideas for you to consider. If you decide you would like to order, you may purchase it from my Etsy shop or I can send a Pay Pal invoice. After payment is received, I will send a sketch similar to those shown above for you to choose options. You can see from the examples that the sketches are rough, but it gives a good visual as to what the finished piece will look like.

I am often asked if I can do something gender neutral for a brother and sister to share….OF COURSE! Anything is possible.

I hope this gives you an idea of what to expect and how easy the process can be! I will look forward to creating something special for your little artist to display their masterpieces proudly!

Custom Wood Plaque Dog Leash Hanger

2010-03-19T10:30:00.001-07:00

I love the distressed look of these plaques. I sell them like crazy in my Etsy shop with You are My Sunshine on them! Here is a great idea for those dog lovers who would like a little treat to hang the leash on! The plaque is custom made so you can choose the colors and have it personalized with the dog’s name instead of ‘woof’. See pricing and shipping info here.

Hand-Painted Letter For Girls With Knobs for Jewelry

2010-02-19T10:14:00.001-08:00

This was fun! My daughter had a few friends with birthdays recently and this popped into my head as a fun and functional gift. My daughter loves her play jewelry, but the jewelry box seems to get cluttered really quickly! I thought these knobs on the letters would be a fun way for the girls to hang their favorites for easy access! Seriously, every 4 year old must accessorize!

Business Logo Hand-Painted for Display

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There is something about having a hand-painted piece of artwork with your logo that says you mean business! It can be displayed anywhere to catch the attention of clients and allow them to remember your name and logo with ease while you make a great impression.

It is important to have your logo visible multiple times in different locations and ways for your client to have a better chance of remembering the name of your business.

This is an 11'”x 11” wood plaque with the logo as seen on the business card. There are many options available depending on the style of your logo. Contact me to discuss options for your business!

Custom Canvas 36”x 36”

2010-02-19T10:09:00.001-08:00

A gift for a family member. They saved a magazine page for me with a similar painting and asked me to paint it. This is a giant canvas 36”x36”, and it has a fantastic presence when hanging in just the right space! It was really fun to create since it is a little different than my usual requests.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

2010-02-14T08:22:00.001-08:00

We had fun this past week making Valentine heart crayons for my daughter’s classmates. It happens to be 8 little girls so making them into a necklace was perfect for them. Glitter, jewels, glue, buttons, hearts….oh the fun of being an artist! I didn’t get a picture of the heart molds, but we melted round ones too. I have a little more time these days being 6 months pregnant and on modified bed rest…..my daughter is loving it! Painting is keeping me sane! Enjoy Valentine’s and I hope you get lots of hugs and kisses today!!!

Here is a link on how to melt the crayons. We baked them at 300 degrees for 7-8 minutes instead of 150 for 15-20. I took them out right when I saw the last one melting so that the colors didn’t get so melted they became brown mush! Let them cool 5 minutes or until a toothpick can stand alone in it to make the holes. Also, if you use a silicone tray make sure it is meant for the oven and not as an ice tray!!!

Etsy and the Blog World!

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I am so thankful to so many kind people out there! I often get messages that brighten my day where someone has featured my work on their blog or included something in an Etsy treasury! Bugaboo Announcements is the latest to do so. Go check it out and see all of the adorable possibilities Michelle can help you with for custom stationary in the Bugaboo Announcements Etsy shop!

Thank you for all the kindness and support!

And here is another example of why I love the blog world.

Amazing inspiration for so many things at HOW DOES SHE! I am always inspired to create something when I am looking around. I really love this idea about how to display children’s artwork! So cool.

My Artwork Hanger made it on the list for cool reader tips #3…check it out here! HOORAY!

Thanks so much!!!

LoVE lOve LoVe is in the AIR…..Happy Valentine’s Day!

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A few goodies for sale now in my ETSY shop!

Logo Canvas for any Business

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Table 6 Productions offers wedding ceremony and wedding reception design, décor, and planning in Colorado, Florida, Minnesota and beyond! Shannon Wilson ordered this custom logo canvas to have as a unique way to display their logo and be remembered!

This canvas is an 8'”x 24” hand-painted in acrylic and finished with gloss varnish. It can hang from the ribbon attached or sit on an easel at a table for the perfect display.

See more custom LOGO designs here.

Custom Hand Painted Sign

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This is a custom order from an Etsy customer. I used a 6” x 24” pine board and created just what she wanted!

“Hi Patti, Just wanted to let you know the sign got here today. It is just BEAUTIFUL! We hung it in our kitchen and it looks great! Thank you so much for putting that together for me. I will definitely be back for more! Thanks again!”C.S.

Large Birth Announcement Plaque for a Precious Baby Boy!

2010-01-27T08:34:00.001-08:00

I love this idea and hope that more of you do the same!!! What a great prop to use for your baby’s photo shoot. This is the large birth announcement plaque 11”x 14”. It is hand-painted to match any decor. Thank you so much to Shannon for sharing these FANTASTIC photos! Don’t you just want to squeeze those chunky little arms? Cute. Cute.

Photos by Rebecca Zoumberos with Limelight Photography www.stepintothelimelight.com

Custom Birth Announcement Plaques

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Birth plaques keep me very busy! These are 7” wood plaques all hand-painted in acrylic and finished with gloss varnish. I have so many examples to browse and get inspiration. You can choose a design from something I have already created or come up with something new! Custom means any way you’d like! These may be purchased in my ETSY shop or email me and I can send an invoice through Pay Pal. Easy. Easy.

Thank you for looking!

“Patti - Just received your package. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them!! Thank you SO much!!! I will be in touch again soon!!! D.S.”

Personalized Canvas for Nursery

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I love this size canvas for a personalized artwork. It is an 8”x24” gallery wrapped canvas. See the nursery bedding for the inspiration of this canvas HERE. It is entirely hand-painted in acrylic and finished with a gloss varnish. What a wonderful gift for a special family member or a dear friend!

Custom Wedding Frame

2010-01-23T07:57:00.001-08:00

A custom wood frame is a fantastic gift for so many occasions! This frame is 14”x 14” with on opening that is 4”x 4” and 1.5” deep! The design and colors were inspired from the wedding location, colors and invitation. The frame is entirely hand-painted in acrylic and finished with a matte varnish.

“LOVE IT! Thank you so much Patti! I am already thinking about what I want to order next! Maybe something for my new baby.” J.M.

Custom Artwork Hangers

2009-12-27T10:14:00.001-08:00

Artwork hangers took off this season! Here are a few examples to get the ideas flowing for your child’s masterpieces! See more artwork hangers here.

Personalized Custom Artwork = Great Gifts!

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Thank you to everyone who ordered for the holidays! I hope everyone enjoys their treasures!

Special Custom Frame

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This is a custom made solid wood box frame, 14x14. It has a cream background with a hint of chocolate brown distressing and a sage green quote that grabs your heart. I wish I had a shot with the sweet couple’s photo in it because it really becomes personal when that completes it!

“My dad and step mom cried when they opened the frame. They just loved it. Thank you so much!!” E.B.

BOYS SPORTS THEME ARTWORK AND HAT RACK!

2009-12-27T10:02:00.003-08:00

These 10x10 canvases will hang on the bedroom doors of brothers and can you guess where the hat rack went to live? This hat rack is 1x8x36 and has 6 black hooks to hold all of those hats that seem to multiply on their own in a 9 year olds room! Great gifts for boys!

“PATTI, THE HAT RACK WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! MY SON LOVED IT AND WANTED TO KNOW HOW SANTA KNEW ALL OF HIS FAVORITE TEAMS!!! THANKS AGAIN! I WILL KEEP YOUR EMAIL INFORMATION FOR THE FUTURE!!” M.C.

Custom Artwork for An Adorable Home Office

2009-12-27T10:02:00.001-08:00

These canvases and plaque hooks will finish off an adorable home office for a very busy business woman! Courtney is a wildly successful Thirty-One Executive Director! She ordered these ornaments for her down line. A little black purse with flowers and personalized with each consultants name in bright pink! Precious! No wonder she is so successful, she has an infectious personality that you just want to be around all the time. She certainly lifts you up and I am sure her strong faith has everything to do with that!

Thanks Courtney! You absolutely are Thirty-Wonderful!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

2009-12-27T10:01:00.001-08:00

Here are some examples of the holiday plaques and canvases I created this season! There is an assortment of 3x3 ornament canvases, 5” plaques, 7” plaques, 8x10 canvas, and a 4” canvas ornament! I even had plaques that are in Swedish!

The ‘Happy Hollydays’ is for a friend named Holly! How cute!

I Wish My Elves were REAL!

2009-12-27T09:59:00.001-08:00

Now, I am NO Martha Stewart….but I had a serious compulsion to create these little elves when I saw them in the December issue! My 4 year old daughter and I started them on Thanksgiving day and let’s just say it is not a one day project! The mittens, shoes and hats are all hand-sewn and little faces painted. MUCH more tedious than I had anticipated, BUT DAMN THEY ARE CUTE! I just wish they were real because as you will see in the above posts….I was very busy for the holidays!!!

HAPPY CREATING!

Merry Christmas….Ho Ho Ho

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There are fun holiday ornaments and more for sale now in my ETSY SHOP ready to ship now!!!

Thank you so much for your interest and business. I love working with all of my clients creating special treasures to enjoy for years to come!

Happy Holidays!

Large Birth Announcement Plaque

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This 11”x 14” oval custom birth announcement plaque is such a wonderful keepsake. Large custom plaques are for sale in my Etsy shop HERE.

Play Ball…..

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Any Boston Red Sox fans out there?

I have painted several murals now and can say after this one anything is possible! It was a MONSTER….the Green Monster in fact. I think Drew is one lucky little boy to have such a cool room!

Everything is painted by hand. The letters and numbers are so graphic that the proportions had to be exact so that it looks real. It took over 20 hours in all!

Check out Beth’s business BIBZEES for great gift ideas for any little ones you know!

I am in LOVE with

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the name Jack Valentine! And I really love the cool colors and design Lara chose for this special gift! I do love all of the designs that are requested, but there is just something about this one. Oh Jack Valentine…

This is a 7” wood plaque, hand-painted in acrylic and finished with gloss varnish. This custom plaque may be purchased in my Etsy Shop HERE!

A Fantastic Wedding Gift!

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This hand-painted custom frame is 14”x14” and 1.5” deep. The colors coordinated with those used in the wedding. This is truly a unique gift the couple will always treasure with a quote from their first dance, names, date and location of their special day!

BABY BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT PLAQUES

2009-10-13T18:34:00.001-07:00

The Baby Birth Announcement Plaque is a fantastic gift! See the message below I received from a client who ordered back in the spring. She recently ordered 4 baby plaques as well as a wedding frame! That is certainly the highest compliment, when people return again and again. Thank you to all my wonderful clients!

“And we've already heard from all our friends about the baby plaques and they love them! Dylan's parents said it was the best gift they received by far! Thanks again for all your beautiful work!” J.S.

Large Baby Birth Announcement Plaque

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This is a large custom birth announcement plaque, 11”x 11” completely hand-painted in acrylic and finished with a gloss varnish. There were things to incorporate that have special meaning like the shamrocks and the meaning of Maeve….that is what custom is all about!

Artwork Hanger for Children

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Artwork hangers for Ben and Kate! I hope many happy creations fill them soon! See more artwork hangers HERE.

Custom Canvas Bow Holders For Girls

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Custom 5” canvas bow holders for girls. I just love the new design on Blake’s canvas! SKULLS for girls are everywhere! All hand-painted in acrylic and finished with gloss varnish and hints of extra fine glitter.

Holiday Decorations and Ornaments

2009-10-04T12:40:00.001-07:00

Fall is here and with that we have Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas upon us before we know it! Here is a peek at what I will be busy making between the many custom orders I have coming in!!! The plaques are 7x 7 and are available in my Etsy shop now. The Christmas ornaments are the tiniest 3x3 canvas, so cute! If only I didn’t need sleep.

patti @ dreaminggigglesdesign . com

A Very Special Wedding Gift

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I really love orders like this. I was sent the wedding invitation the bridal tea invitation and the stamp that the happy couple made for the invitations. I was asked to incorporate this and that and stay with the colors of the wedding invitation (pictured)!!! All of the elements were so cool and trendy, that I started sketching right away.

All hand-painted in acrylic on a 12x12 canvas and hung with a fancy black ribbon. I love this idea for a wedding gift.

Thanks so much April for trusting me with such a special gift to give your dear friend.

CUSTOM LOGO HANGING WALL FRAME

2009-09-19T12:47:00.001-07:00

Talk about making an impression! This 16x16 hand-painted frame is unbelievable! This time for a photographer to show case a photograph and her logo at local events as well as in her studio when clients view sessions. Damask…yes, I painted damask. I go through so many of my favorite little tiny paint brushes and this killed my current favorite… big time!!! I’d do it all over again though, STUNNING! I mean the colors and logo make it, I just duplicated it in paint. Thanks Jen! ENJOY!

Custom Artwork of All Kinds

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Baby Birth Announcement Plaque

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Classic elegance is the style for baby Brookelyn’s beautiful nursery.

This is an 11” square plaque with a two tone pink stripe, chocolate brown lettering and an border of ivory dots. The preparation and multiple sketches for this plaque equals the time it took to paint it!!! All lettering is HAND-PAINTED with a very, very small paint brush. I love the script font. Thanks so much Angela for finding my Etsy store and keeping me on your list until your precious baby was born!

Enjoy.

Click here for the Etsy listing to purchase this special treasure!

Baby Birth Announcement Plaques and Personalized Name Plaque

2009-08-31T18:03:00.001-07:00

Ryan’s plaque was requested to be in ‘pottery barn’ blue and green. The way his name fits in the space makes me very happy. There are just some letters that fit together just right. Ryan in on a 5 inch plaque and may be ordered here at my Etsy shop.

The baby birth announcement plaques keeps me busy! Katie and Emily’s mom contacted me to create one for Katie and decided to have me create one for big sister Emily as well! I love the snowflakes for a January baby and the flowers for June. These are 7” plaques and my be ordered here at my Etsy shop.

Baby Birth Announcement Plaque

2009-08-21T15:22:00.001-07:00

Irresistible colors and fun festive flowers for baby Lily Grace! Lily’s mom sent me the link to her bedding and told me her walls were pink….and here you have it! So FUN!

Order yours here at my Etsy Shop.

Love You To The Moon and Back and Custom Jungle Plaque

2009-08-21T15:15:00.001-07:00

The 7”x 7” plaque is a great size for any occasion. Look for holiday theme plaques soon! Any personalization or saying can be made on a variety of sizes. All work is hand painted with acrylic and as always with much time and a steady hand!

A Little Cowgirl Candy is Good for the Soul……

2009-08-20T19:10:00.001-07:00

Visit KEYS COUNTRY and see more!

I loved creating this Cowgirl Candy sign for South Tampa’s Keys Country Boutique! Can you see the amazing pieces that Kalen had custom made? Check out the cut out iron with the Gator and the Bull! Perfect for upcoming FOOTBALL season! Also, the frame I posted earlier is still one of my all time favorites. It blends in great with Keys Country’s feel. If you are in Tampa….go visit and be prepared to want it all!

Business Name Canvas for the Office

2009-08-20T19:08:00.001-07:00

Vicky wanted to replace the plastic name plate that she had on the door to her office. I painted the design off of her business card and added a little personality to the font and here you have it! I cut the canvas to approximately 6”x 18” and hand painted everything. I use a very tiny, thin brush for the text and dots…without caffeine! I love the versatility of the raw canvas. Seriously…anything is possible with it! Thanks Vicky for such a great project!

Road Trip to Charleston and Savannah….just the girls!

2009-08-13T13:15:00.001-07:00

Thank you to all that were patient with orders while I escaped to Charleston and Savannah for a little girl trip with my mom and daughter! They were beautiful cities with delicious southern food that satisfied my southern roots! I took so many pictures….these are just a few of my favorites!

Custom Canvas Dog Leash Hanger

2009-08-10T08:10:00.001-07:00

The dog leash hangers are so popular! These will hang next to each other so leashes and collars are all in one spot. NICE AND NEAT. Visit my etsy shop to see more and order. These make excellent gifts for those dog lovers who ‘have everything’!

Order early for the holidays!!!

patti (at) dreaminggigglesdesign (dot) com

Custom Monkey Canvas for Jackson

2009-08-03T09:48:00.001-07:00

A break from the traditional jungle scene! This modern monkey is ready to watch over sweet baby Jackson as he is welcomed home after a long stay in the hospital! I so love blue and brown. This is a 12” canvas hand-painted in acrylic and finished with a gloss varnish.

Custom Distressed Plaques

2009-08-03T09:46:00.001-07:00

Customize the size that suits you.

The tiffany blue with chocolate brown above is a 7” wood plaque. A special gift for a sweet baby godson! The black and white ‘You Are My Sunshine’ plaque is 5”. It will hang in the middle of two black photo frames…love that!

4”, 5”, 7”, 11”…….let me know what you need!

Personalized Custom Wedding Gifts

2009-07-31T08:26:00.001-07:00

Congratulations Ally and Matt!

A unique gift from the heart for a special couple to always treasure. This is an 11” x 11” wood plaque with an original design to suit the couples taste. All work is hand-painted as always with much time and patience.

I love creating custom pieces and will start with the invitation or browsing the couples registry to get an idea of their style. I send a couple of sketches so that the final decision is yours and voila a custom artwork. A timeless, treasured gift.

LARGE Birth Announcement Plaque!

2009-07-25T11:38:00.001-07:00

The baby birth announcement plaques are VERY popular in the original 5” size, but I have had several requests for something larger. This oval is 11x14 and makes quite a statement! This design was inspired by the nursery bedding.

Custom. Custom. Custom….Stunning!

Photo to the left by Rebecca Zoumberos,

Limelight Photography www.stepintothelimelight.com

Canvas Names to Keep Organized!

2009-07-25T11:21:00.001-07:00

These custom names on canvas are light weight and cut to size. They will attach to a cubby and easily identify each child’s space. How fun! Great idea Ellen. I started with raw canvas and after many layers of gesso, acrylic paint and varnish it becomes almost stiff! Anything is possible! Custom work is what I do!

Custom 12”x 12” Canvas for Boys and Girls

2009-07-25T11:12:00.001-07:00

Lily Kate’s canvases were inspired by the Annika canvas. Instead of the green used for Annika, I was asked to use chocolate brown. Absolutely simple and sweet!

Evan’s canvas matches the bedding in his nursery, but can easily grow into a big boy room when it is time.

Ivy’s big sister Grace was given a canvas just like this one when she was born two years ago! Ivy’s mom asked for this one to be made so that it can hang next to Grace’s! How cool is that!

These make amazing gifts and may be purchased in my Etsy shop by clicking here!

GiVeAWAy!!!!! GiveAWAY!!!! giVEaWAy!!!!!

2009-07-13T19:48:00.001-07:00

My fabulous and amazingly talented friend Pam is posting a giveaway for Dreaming Giggles on her blog! I must brag on her for she is the one who worked countless hours on my logo, header here on my site and my Etsy header! She is simply wonderful and I miss her dearly since she moved from Tampa! Aren’t her kiddos the cutest?

There are loads of ways to get multiple entries

so go check it out!

Thank you Pam!

Congratulations Heidi!!! You won. I can’t wait to see what you order!

SHHH Nap Time and Baby Sleeping Door Hangers

2009-07-12T08:38:00.001-07:00

An essential for any home with a baby or toddler who naps. There are 4” wood plaques available or durable canvas in a variety of shapes and sizes! Shop My Etsy for yours now!These make unique and USEFUL gifts for any new mom!

I love nap time.

Custom Canvas Bow Holders for Girls

2009-07-12T08:36:00.001-07:00

The 5” canvas bow holder keeps me busy! The Harriet trio has the duckbill clips that are used on the artwork hangers to hold loose ribbons. I assume Little Princess Harriet has many-many ribbons for her pretty princess hair dos! The stripe Julianna above can be in any color combination and would be a fantastic gift!

Happy Birthday USA

2009-07-04T06:29:00.001-07:00

ENJOY THE DAY!

My 3.5 year old had a great time cutting out stripes and punching out ‘stars’ for her Fourth of July Flag…..very INDEPENDENT!!! We use a small cup of watery glue with a paint brush! It’s great fun to ‘paint’ glue you know!

There are a just few sites that I am addicted to….. if only there were 4 more hours in each day! Enjoy these fantastic resources for loads of summer fun.

THE CRAFTY CROW….amazing links to all sorts of cool sites!

THE ARTFUL PARENT….always inspirational for things to do!

MAKE AND TAKES….an elementary educator turned crafty mom!

ART PROJECTS FOR KIDS….a step up for those who want art projects.

Please share if you have found or have a great site for child’s play!

Custom Box Frame for Any Occasion

2009-06-30T10:29:00.001-07:00

Amazing….AMAZING frames.

This frame is 14”x 14” and 1.5” deep and solid wood. It is all hand-painted in acrylic and finished with a matte varnish. These make jaw dropping gifts for any occasion! Babies, weddings, anniversary, birthdays or the upcoming holidays….are the wheels turning? Custom colors, design, quote etc. available.

Contact me for current size options and a price quote for your request. patti@dreaminggigglesdesign (dot) com

Custom Letters for Children

2009-06-29T14:42:00.001-07:00

H is for Haley

S is for Summer

M is for Mia

L is for Lauren

What a cool Aunt that Jane is to give these to her nieces as birthday gifts! I hope they are surprised and love them Jane! Thanks so much.

Baby Birth Announcement, Name and Initial Plaques

2009-06-28T09:19:00.001-07:00

Fantastic baby gifts! I have new moms and others ordering these like crazy for those precious new arrivals! So it is a definite hit! Boutique fancy or fun… precious…personalized…custom! These are the 5” round and square available in my Etsy shop. There are also 7” and 11” available! What’s your favorite?

LARGE Custom Canvas Bow Holder for Hailey

2009-06-26T12:05:00.001-07:00

Here is a large version of my original 5” canvas bow holder. This is a 10'”x 10” canvas with TWO grosgrain ribbons hanging down about one yard each! There is plenty of room for some serious bows! I love the colors Janet chose for Hailey’s canvas! This one screams HAPPY! Thanks so much Janet…I hope Hailey loves it!

One of the best perks of my business is meeting exceptional people. Janet at KOOKIE KRUMS is one of those kinds of people! See her gracious post about Hailey’s bow holder here and while you are at it order a yummy cookie bouquet for yourself!

LARGE Baby Birth Announcement Plaque

2009-06-23T17:33:00.001-07:00

A large birth announcement plaque is the way to go! This one is so classic. It is an 11”x 14” oval wood plaque with a beautiful chocolate brown ribbon that hangs on a matching custom knob. The finishing touches make all the difference! This is a true keepsake that any new parents will treasure.

All lettering is hand-painted in acrylic. As always there are no stencils or aids used…just much time, patience and a steady hand.

Custom Hat Rack for Boys…so cool!

2009-06-22T17:26:00.001-07:00

I love when someone asks for something totally new. This is an 8”x 36” long hat rack….ALL BOY! Everything is hand-painted in acrylic and finished with a matte varnish. The hooks are super sturdy and will fit loads of hats for sweet little Caleb! Thanks for trusting me with something all new Jen! Hope it is a hit.

Personalized Canvas for Sydney 12”x 24”

2009-06-22T17:14:00.001-07:00

This is a fantastic size canvas for personalization, 12” x 24”. Sydney’s canvas will hang on a yellow wall so the white will really stand out. It is all hand-painted in acrylic and finished with a gloss varnish. The double grosgrain ribbon and matching knob add the perfect finishing touch.

My Little Artist

2009-06-19T16:15:00.001-07:00

Riley LOVES to paint. What 3 year old doesn’t ? We needed something above her bed so what better than her own artwork! I love her ‘people’ you can see the stages of development here and to see her create these little guys makes me beam with excitement. I preach process not product, I know, so all I did was encourage a person and then she could paint whatever else she wanted….just not over the person!!! She is so proud of her canvas. I think it is so important to display their creations and give specific, genuine praise. Acrylic on canvas with a three year old….great art fun.

LARGE 18”x 18” CUSTOM WOOD BOX FRAME …a wedding gift

2009-06-12T21:15:00.001-07:00

Tears…I am expecting tears when this wedding gift is opened. The design and colors are inspired from the couples wedding invitation. What a unique, thoughtful, personal gift to be treasured always! Since most people don’t have their wedding invitation hanging on the wall this custom frame is the perfect way to remember that special day and smile.

I am waiting to hear about the reaction….I always love that part!

The frame is 18”x 18” solid wood, custom made by hand. It is entirely hand-painted in acrylic and finished with a matte varnish. All lettering is by hand with much love and time (as well as a little obsession for perfection) going into each piece. This is a functional work of art…what could be better?

Please contact me for more information on commission pieces.

patti(at)dreaminggigglesdesign(dot)com

Fun, Fun, Fun Swirly Trees…

2009-06-06T11:54:00.001-07:00

A pink and green delight! Sometimes when I am swamped with custom orders, I have to take a break and create something like this. Spontaneous and happy….it is for sale now in my Etsy shop! I am thinking a series of this style in different colors may be fun…what do you think?

Keys Country Custom 18” Box Frame…So Cool

2009-05-30T09:31:00.001-07:00

KEYS COUNTRY is a new boutique is South Tampa …. ‘a little bit of country with a shot of rock n’ roll’! If you are local go and check it out….I’m certain you’ll LOVE it. This frame captures the ‘funky- whole lot of attitude’ style with the bold wood grain and bright green and pink color used. Thanks Alexa for asking me to create such a cool frame!

So much of my work is kid theme and ‘pretty pink flowers’….I love meeting challenges like this that I don’t get to do everyday! When I say custom artwork I mean it. I loved creating this and I can’t wait to see it hanging in Keys Country!

Congratulations on your opening Kalen!

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LARGE Birth Announcement Plaque

2009-05-29T06:20:00.001-07:00

I love custom requests that I haven’t created before like this one. Jordan is a proud new mom and wanted a large birth announcement plaque for her precious little baby girl, Jane Larson. This is an 11”x 11” wood plaque that hangs from three layers of grosgrain ribbon. The black borders are actually the tiniest little dots…I have a thing for dots. It is all hand-painted in acrylic, finished with a gloss varnish and just a hint of extra fine glitter to add a little fun! Custom requests are my specialty!

Oval Plaques

2009-05-29T06:18:00.001-07:00

These oval 5x7 wood plaques show options for any type of gift!

Precious Shhh Owl Door Hangers

2009-05-29T06:03:00.001-07:00

These are an original creation by Dreaming Giggles Design. It is canvas hand cut, hand-painted and layered with a gloss varnish to create a pliable surface. This canvas stays flat indoors or outdoors and does not curl. This is a fantastic way to let others know NOT TO WAKE THE SLEEPING CHILD! Purchase yours at my Etsy shop now.

Wholesale order for Canvas Bow Holders

2009-05-29T06:02:00.001-07:00

These bow holders were made for an adorable online boutique. They will be sold as is, without personalization. Wholesale orders are welcome such as this one with a minimum quantity ordered.

The green and pink circle and stripe is new with the tiny dots all around the circles. LOVE IT! Anything is possible….just let me know what you have in mind. Any design here can be made with personalization added. These are 5” square gallery wrapped canvases available in my Etsy store or contact me by email. Larger sizes are available with two or more ribbons hanging down to hold bows.

Custom Table Top Frames

2009-05-29T05:52:00.001-07:00

A personalized frame is such a fantastic gift for a wedding. The frame on the left has a subtle cream stripe in the background with the monogram used on the wedding invitation. A very sentimental gift the couple will always treasure.

The frame on the right is very popular with the lyrics from “You Are My Sunshine”. I will have a variety of sizes custom made for the wall that will be ideal for this song! Contact me if you’d like one as the perfect gift for yourself or someone special.

Warning….if you plan to give it as a gift….it may be hard to pry it out of your hands…!!!!

About Friendship…

2009-05-14T13:50:00.001-07:00

This is for a ladies luncheon giveaway. It is bright, fun and speaks of friendship. I will be making others similar to this design with ‘happy birthday’ on them. I think it would be a fantastic treasure to display any time of the year, but especially on your birthday! What do you think? Any other ideas?

Custom Frame with Quote and Wedding Frame

2009-05-14T13:44:00.001-07:00

Frames are an amazing gift for any occasion. I have many options for custom frames. Wedding gifts, anniversary, house warming, and I could go on and on. Browse more frames under ‘photo frames’ and start thinking of what you’d like.

Custom Canvas for Boys: Speedster Racer

2009-05-14T13:37:00.001-07:00

It seems like I do so many custom designs for girls. I love the opportunity to create something for little boys! Will was born on October 10th so his mom went with this cool speedster racer with the number 10 as a theme in his room. Isn’t the round canvas awesome! It is 20 inches in diameter. Sooooo many possibilities for that one! Will’s Pit Stop is a 16x20 canvas, both hang from double ribbon with a painted knob to finish it off.

This process starts with sketches to make sure the design, fonts, and colors are right. Then I work some creative magic and voila your custom piece is ready for your home!Contact me when you’re ready to start yours!

You Are My Sunshine

2009-05-14T13:26:00.001-07:00

My daily inspirations….busy….we stay very busy!

Custom Canvas Simple and Sweet In Pink and Green

2009-05-08T07:52:00.001-07:00

Pink and green is a natural favorite for me. When I saw the crib bedding for baby Annika, I fell in love. It is from The Land of Nod and struck me as clean and modern. So in keeping with that feel I created this custom canvas that is simple and sweet. It will travel with Annika to any room at any age with ease.

Elizabeth found me on Etsy and had me create a canvas for her daughter Maya. She immediately asked me to create this one for her sister when she received Maya’s canvas. It is the greatest compliment to have so many customers come back again and again. I thank you all for that.

Congratulations on your baby girl, Julie. Enjoy!

Elizabeth’s feedback at my Etsy shop….“This canvas was a hit at my sister's baby shower! All the moms oohed and aahed over it. Most importantly, my sister loves it and it looks PERFECT in the baby's room. Thank you so much! It is always a pleasure to buy from you!” …….That makes me so happy!

Large Canvas Bow Holder for Ava Marie

2009-05-05T18:52:00.001-07:00

Little Ava Marie will have plenty of room for all of her hair accessories with this 10”x10” gallery wrapped canvas bow holder. It is hand-painted in acrylic and embellished with an insane amount of dots!

As with anything you see on my site, custom means whatever you want! I love unique requests so don’t hesitate to ask.

I love hearing from happy customers…

“Patti, The bow holder is just awesome! I absolutely love it! I saw it on your website and thought it looked great but it is even better in person. Thanks for working with me to make it perfect.”
Michelle

Custom Birth Announcement Plaques

2009-05-05T18:43:00.001-07:00

The birth announcement plaques are such a fantastic gift and as you can see there are many options. Once you contact me, we will go back and forth until I have everything I need and then I get to work!

This is such a timeless treasured keepsake! Larger sizes are available. Keep checking back, I am working on one now!

Sassy, Bright and Bold Canvas Bow Holder

2009-04-30T15:56:00.001-07:00

These colors are so fun and bright! I love this design. I think it is great for any baby girl and will travel through the years as a special treasure. When the bows are outgrown the hanging ribbon can easily be removed and a personalized artwork remains!

***Bows are NOT included with order!****

Order through my Etsy Shop or contact me by email and I will send an invoice from Pay-Pal….easy, easy!