Getting in the Mood

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I've been doing some festive themed paintings and finished this one yesterday. I thought it was about time I changed the look of this blog to match the time of year, so by the time you read this it might already be bedecked with the colours of the season! I feel the need for a new header and I think this painting shall fit the bill.

Comments

Jess said…
Oh and I'd like some bloggy snow if anyone knows how do make it? :)
25 November 2009 at 13:09
Veronica said…
Hi Jessie, thanks for stopping by! I see you're looking v festive already, not as last minute as me onbviously!!
25 November 2009 at 19:13
Ciara Brehony said…
What a delightful festive painting!

Thanks so much for your sweet words and birthday wishes!

And I do love the new seasonal look!
25 November 2009 at 22:03
Anonymous said…
Jessie,
How sweet this all is! You surely do a super job painting. I love the Christmas theme painting. Awesome..
This is my first time here.. and I added myself to your follower list so I don't loose you deary!
This is just too fun isn't it?
I see you know many that I know..
Makes it even more fun. I just finished my one of my Christmas painting three days ago.
It is sugarkissed "Deck the Halls"..
Have a beautiful Day,
Hugs, Darlene xo
26 November 2009 at 05:25
Sonia said…
Oh, this is definitely one of my favorites! Great colors and composition! Hugs, Sonia.
26 November 2009 at 08:11
Anonymous said…
Wonderful Jessie! Spot on. Karen on Moonlight & Hares has bloggy snow but I don't know how she does it. I'll try and put the hhtp in... liZZie xxx http://moonlightandhares.blogspot.com/
26 November 2009 at 12:32
Jess said…
Hi Veronica, yes it was so gloomy yesterday I needed to brighten the place up!
Thanks Ciara :)
Thanks Darlene, I'll pop over and have a look at your new painting, it sounds lovely!
Thanks so much Sonia. :)
Thanks Lizzie, I'll ask Karen :)
26 November 2009 at 13:17
Ruthie Redden said…
Jessie, i wasn't feeling at all in the mood for christmassy things untill i visited you, and its magical! i love the new header, that must be on of my fave of your illustrations so far. I had a practice with the salt effect, but mine didn't work too well, dont know what im doing wrong!
26 November 2009 at 15:49
April Jarocka said…
Nice to see the snow's working ;)
26 November 2009 at 16:17
April Jarocka said…
Nice to see the snow's working ;)
26 November 2009 at 16:17
Karen said…
Its looking lovely and festive here!
:) xx
26 November 2009 at 17:28
Nicola said…
Love your new header and Christmassy blog Jessie!!!! :o)
26 November 2009 at 20:44
Danielle Barlow said…
Lovely snow!

Danielle x
26 November 2009 at 20:51
Jess said…
Hi Ruthie, that's lovely that I'm spreading the festive vibes! For my salt effect I use sea salt the crystal sort and make sure it's copmpletely dry before I brush it off :)
Thanks so much April!
Thankyou Karen, I miss my blue but I felt in need of a change!
Hi Danielle, thanks so much!
Thankyou Nicola :)
27 November 2009 at 08:54
Anonymous said…
Fantastic..so cheerful...love the snow..your blog looks great..your work is superb...Ive missed being on..!!
27 November 2009 at 17:12
Ruthie Redden said…
thanks jessie for the tip x
27 November 2009 at 21:43
Jess said…
Hi Robin good to see you here!
28 November 2009 at 13:11
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