December 05, 2006
an early x-mas gift

this project was created for some friends and I thought I would make it available to you. it's completely free! (or if you wish you can make a donation to the Stephen Lewis Foundation via a donation page I set up through Canada Helps.) See an excerpt of him speaking here, (he's truly amazing.) Donations not necessary, but it feels good.

oh yes, and don't forget the portable tree, from the archives. or the ever popular instant snow, (for those in warm climates. Penelope, this is for you).

Posted by kerismith at December 05, 2006 01:56 PM
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Posted by: keri Smith on December 19, 2006 06:20 PM

thank you. i looked at the pages. have not downloaded them yet but i come back to your blog often so this will just be one more reason!
thank you.
merry chirstmas!

Posted by: mahima on December 16, 2006 03:06 PM

After days of ripping and reworking the same neckline, wondering why I chose a career in the arts, your early xmas gift brought much needed holiday cheer. How can one not laugh?!

Posted by: Lindsay O on December 16, 2006 08:54 AM

What a fantastic idea! Whenever I'm feeling dejected or down about my art, I always look back at your post about how to feel bad as an artist. It always puts things into perspective and gives me a boost.

Posted by: SK on December 14, 2006 06:58 PM

thank you thank you thank you!!! This is wonderful- i definitely could use this these days.

Posted by: freelisa on December 13, 2006 07:52 PM

These cards are so dang cute and incredibly clever. I would pin the little award on your shirt for Outstanding Achievement in Uncovering Delicacies for the Soul. Thank you for hunting and sharing.

Posted by: littlepurplecow on December 12, 2006 09:55 PM

Keri, this is so freakin' cool! I would like to translate this kit into german and share it with german artists, may I? If you give me your email, I will send you the first pages of my german version and you decide whether to say "yeah, go on" or "uh no, stop it" - ok?

Posted by: Nadine on December 12, 2006 04:36 PM

I love your little digital gifts! Printed the kit and it's going into my 'Recipe box of secrets' Except for the 'artistic advice card' which hangs above my computer to remind me of going out and do something else.

Thanks so much!! :)

Posted by: Sophie on December 12, 2006 06:03 AM

Thanks, Keri! I needed that.

Posted by: Brianna on December 11, 2006 11:21 PM

Haven't checked in a while, love the last seven entries especially.

The blue birds, the red bag, the white dog, even the dead skin cells.

Good luck with completing the book. Lots of love.

Posted by: shelley Noble on December 11, 2006 11:09 PM

Keri,
I so needed this! Thank you!!

Posted by: Vicki on December 10, 2006 10:10 AM

Thanks Keri-
love the snowflakes!

These ones are really beautiful and fun to do also: http://www.popularfront.com/snowdays. And the more of these ones you make, the more money is donated.... so, flake away!

Posted by: Lindsey on December 10, 2006 08:15 AM

Swell! Thanks!!!! And happy holidays to you, generous soul.

Posted by: wendy on December 10, 2006 06:20 AM

the snow is just what i need. although i'm a little concerned it may melt. its so HOT here today....

Posted by: pangolin on December 9, 2006 04:33 PM

Wow, that's beautiful! I love dogs. I own (or rather she owns me!) a beautiful Cinnamon Chow named Cheat.
I'm looking at artist's (in particular writers) blogs in hopes of finding out if blogging helps promote you. Have you found it helpful?
I have a site at www.craftedfromtheheart.com and am looking for ways to promote it. Have you found this to be a good avenue? I'm giving a go at marketing my own work (kind of like Stephen King did on the web - of course he has no problem with marketability, lol)
Thanks!

Posted by: Susan Hawthorne on December 9, 2006 12:02 AM

keri! these are fabulous. my job isn't as an artist but the survival guide still totally would work. These are applicable no matter what your proffession.
Fabulous. I may have to print out a few copies of these.

Thank you for such a fabulous gift!

Posted by: NessieNoodle on December 8, 2006 12:14 PM

The "I Quit" one is perfect!!!

Posted by: teresa on December 8, 2006 01:13 AM

thank you. xo

Posted by: andrea on December 7, 2006 04:51 PM

I just watched Stephen Lewin on The Nature of Things with David Suzuki last night! (Even though we are in North Carolina, David and I have managed to get Canadian satelite service ... Now if I could just figure out how to get some snow down here for Christmas ...) He truly is an amazing force to be reckoned with. Kudos to you for putting these links on your blog... I think I had better click one of them ...

Posted by: nadine on December 7, 2006 03:47 PM

Thank you! So funny and wise.

Posted by: jesse on December 7, 2006 01:16 AM

This is so *clever/cute/funny/awesome*! Thank you for sharing it!
Hugs!!

Posted by: Maryann on December 6, 2006 09:07 PM

Thank you so much! What a great idea!

Posted by: Courtney on December 6, 2006 07:30 PM

THANK YOU, thank you, I am going to buy a new printer tomorrow so I can print these! You are indeed a star guiding us all...xx merry christmas

Posted by: Claire on December 6, 2006 01:31 PM

i love the idea of instant snow. i definitely want some of that as it is nice and warm here in southern california! thank you...

Posted by: boho on December 6, 2006 12:45 PM

Thank you for this great idea!

Posted by: natascha on December 6, 2006 10:16 AM

The instant snow is perfect for throwing off my balcony! And the best part is that I won't have to clean it up! :) hee.

Thanks keri!

Posted by: penelope on December 6, 2006 08:15 AM

I love to read your blog. It gives me the inspiration to play, write and draw what ever I want. Thank you!

Posted by: Kriebels & Krabbels on December 6, 2006 04:50 AM

wow. i was just flipping through my copy and, literally, wondering whether you'd ever share it with the world. and here you are!

much love to you, dear girl.

Posted by: christine on December 6, 2006 02:14 AM

You are totally brilliant. I especially enjoyed the "I quit" card. A good reminder that, I AM doing what I love.

I made the portable tree last year and loved it! So fun!

Posted by: chickengirl on December 5, 2006 08:41 PM

Thanks for the early present! I've mentioned before how much you've helped inspire me... I thought I'd share this book of collages that I've recently put together. I hope you like them

Posted by: Meg on December 5, 2006 04:43 PM

Thanks for all the wonderful things you do and all the very important tips you write down. I am sure I am just one of the artists out there that love to hear that we aren't the only ones!

Merry Christmas and hope you have a fantastic and prosperous 2007.

Rebekah

Posted by: rebekah on December 5, 2006 03:57 PM
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