all for Elfman

I think I can die now. I got to see John Mauceri conduct Danny Elfman's musical master pieces! Tuesday I went to Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton concert. I cant even tell you how many videos I have from it.. but youll see my next post full of them. haha. I made sure to not look up anything about the concert.. to be surprised of course ;) I knew that Danny Elfman would be there.. but didn't know when he would come out. of course, my thought was.. "hes going to come out and sing as Jack Skellington". And so he did! BUUUT there was also another surprise that I definitely did not expect and since there are people who follow my blog and are going to the concert tonight I will leave the surprise out of it until my next post (I took a video of it)! hehe.

I am, so happy I bought my ticket and made this trip to LA. it was definitely one of the most exhausting trips but VERY MUCH worth it. it was just my friend, Stephanie and I, we drove to LA Tuesday (concert day) starting from 6am-ish. We arrived around 1ish and killed time in Santa Monica! ive have never been so it was definitely exciting to go there. we walk around The Promenade and the Pier. And while walking to the pier there was a young man selling popsicles out of a brown box (ok, the box was actually nice). He kept yelling out "wanna try a popsicle" "its organic" and lots of people kept passing him by but my friend and I decided to stop. I don't know why, maybe it was because he was incredibly handsome (he really was), but we did and we learned more about the popsicle. He and a friend are trying to start a business selling these Organic and fresh popsicles! they were quite tasty! im mentioning this in my post.. because I love that they're trying to make this dream happen. I mean, standing outside trying to sell them to people must not be easy. so props to Soleil Pops!

ok, back to the day.. we didn't leave Santa Monica until 5 and got to the hotel before 5:30! So we had enough time to just lay a bit and get ready. we got to the concert at around 7:40, by the time we finally got in and sat down in our seats it was about 8:05 (concert started at 8:15)! I didn't want to miss a thing ;) yeah.. my concert photos kinda suck.. wish I had a fancy camera instead of my iphone. but im glad I captured a bunch on video! I didn't go all crazy with an Elfman and Burton theme wardrobe but I wore this lovely hand-made & hand-painted pendant of Victor Frankenstein by a talented artist named Diana. LOVE IT. I love that there was a guy in a full on costume of Beetlejuice though! so great! haha.

Everything about the concert was just AMAZING. the best ive ever been to and the best thing I have ever experienced. My favorites of the night was probably Pee Wees Big Adventure, Big Fish and Beetlejuice.. but I mean.. all were FANTASTIC!! I mean, I cant forget about Danny Elfman singing his heart out! WOOOOOW! im still watching the videos and reminiscing. *sigh*
we got back to the hotel around 11:30ish or 12, cant remember. went to bed a little before 1 and got up on Wednesday morning around 4:30am, drove back home, got back around noon and went to work at 2pm! it seriously felt like the longest day and half everrrrrrrrr. but it was day trip to remember! and I did it all for ELFMAN!

oh yeah.. HAPPY HALLOWEEN :)
Im wearing my costume as I type.. im Shaun from Shaun of the Dead. hehe.
also, you should go check out these AWESOME Tim Burton inspired cocktails over at Ahoymiss!
THEY LOOK AWESOME, DEE! if I drank alcohol I would definitely be whipping those up! :)




Friday update

im excited to get some Christmas stuff started! im planning on creating postcards, gift tags & stickers, prints and some printable cards. heres a sneak peak of what will be on the menu ;) it was inspired by Wednesday Addams and titled "A Wednesday Christmas". I thought it would be great to see Wednesday in a Christmas sweater. haha.
ive decided to extend the Custom Couple coupon! It expires on the 31st of October and it can only be used for the Custom Couple Portrait! (not the Christmas portrait or anything else).
25% off on Custom Coulple Portrait (only)  with code PRETTYCOUPLES (expires Thursday 10/31)

Don't forget to check out the Christmas Edition Couple Portrait in my shop! instead of the style you see in my regular customs portraits these are way different. im especially excited for this one because its one of my favorite styles to draw!
I also got to add one of my favorite illustrations to my shop. Pretty Dresses Postcards! I finally remembered to add them! haha.


Have a great weekend everyone!



Holiday's a comin!

 
im so excited to bring you all a new custom I am offering in my shop for the holidays: Christmas Edition: Custom Couple Portraits DIGITAL FILES! my custom couple portraits are really popular, so ive been thinking for a while about creating a different style! Ive decided to go with a digital drawing. the pricing for this is a bit more since this custom requires a little bit more time AND it also comes with a 10x8 digital file and a another digital file (size of your choice) for printing Christmas cards! The order form is a little different from the original one as well! Adding on a Christmas feel :) So if youre wanting to send out illustrated Christmas cards of you and your loved one or/and would like to get a portrait framed in your home, visit my shop and view the listing!

CHOOSE YOUR DISCOUNT:

10% off your order with code PRETTY (does not expire & does not work on custom orders)
Free shipping on any US order of $25+ with code SHIPPINAWESOME
25% off on Custom Couple Portraits (only) with code PRETTYCOUPLES (expires Friday 10/25)




oh, theres more!

yes, yes & yes.. I have added more brooches to my shop! I had a relaxing night; painting and watching The Originals/New Girl/The Mindy Project. If you have not heard of The Originals, its a spin-off from The Vampire Diaries. Its actually just as good as TVD! Though, I miss Klaus being on TVD since I had my heart set on him and Caroline being together *sigh*. Anyways, back to my shop! I have also added a listing where you can order 8x10 prints. yay! Hope you all take a look! Might add more things tomorrow ;)

shop : Pretty Clementine
coupons : 10% off entire order with code "PRETTY" (does not expire)
other : free shipping on orders over $25 (US only)
special coupon : 25% off on Custom Couple Portraits with code "PRETTYCOUPLES" (expires Friday 10/25)

 

brooches galore

im so excited to have finally began painting again :) ive added four new brooches in my shop! So take a look and take your pick! Also, I have added new prints as well AND if you missed the memo, im offering 25% off custom couple portraits until Friday (10/25)! So, if you have been wanting one.. get it before the coupon expires!
just enter: PRETTYCOUPLES at checkout.

have a lovely Tuesday!


Custom Couple Portraits!


Since ive been doing pretty well with my Custom Couple sales, heres another week special!
now until Friday (October 25th) you can get 25% off on Custom Couple Portraits!
at check out click on *Apply a Discount Code* & enter code: PRETTYCOUPLES
note: discount code only works for the custom couple portraits

happy shopping! :)

touristy


ive lived by San Franciso my entire life. ive been there so many times. yet, it always seems so brand new and I seem to act like a tourist every time I go. haha. This past Saturday me, Bonnie and Michelle went. I feel like the trip was much more memorable then usual because I got to ride the cable car for the first time! I had no idea that it led you near the Pier (which is where we wanted to go). We did some shopping then took the trolley to Fisherman's Wharf. What an experience. its seriously so cool and only cost $6. For dinner we ate at Joes Crab Shack, then watched the fireworks that were held at Pier 39 (theyre having it every Saturday at 8pm of this month!), went to Ghiradelli Square & got the most delicious hot cocoa! mmm. What a fun Saturday! :)

enter this giveaway:
Twinkie Chan - First Monthly Blog Sponsor Giveaway - one more day to enter
prizes: bianca bunny print/postcard & $10 gift certificate
PLUS more prizes from other bloggers :)

P.S. Since ive been doing pretty well with my Custom Couple sales, heres another week special! now until Friday (October 25th) you can get 25% off on Custom Couple Portraits!
at check out click on *Apply a Discount Code* & enter code: PRETTYCOUPLES
note: discount code only works for the custom couple portraits

illustrations : pumpkins & lady stein

I was inspired from my trip to the pumpkin patch on Tuesday! So here are some Halloween illustrations for ya! these were really a ton of fun to illustrate! Im thinking of putting them in my shop as digital downloads for mini cards or regular cards! not so sure yet :) but I will be adding more so theres a set to purchase!

have a great Thursday! oh and happy Vampire Diaries day ;)


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Pony Chops - Rosa Clementine Giveaway
prizes: brad & janet print, greta brooch, rosa clementine pin & girl/loki print
Sincerely, Cam - Custom Couple Portrait GIVEAWAY (ends tomorrow)
prize: custom couple portrait

Twinkie Chan - First Monthly Blog Sponsor Giveaway
prizes: bianca bunny print/postcard & $10 gift certificate
PLUS more prizes from other bloggers :)



pumpkin patch

last night I got to hang out with a bunch of my friends. it was really fun. something that I have not done in a while and im glad I went. we all met up at starbucks, drank coffee and we talked about coming together as a community for God. It was also pretty cool that there were new faces that I have never seen. After starbucks we all spontaneously decided to hit up the pumpkin patch, which was about less than 5 minutes walking distance from the coffee shop. haha. we checked out pumpkins, watch the boys slide down the big slide and got to see some goats. topped off the night with Pho :)


enter these giveaways:
Pony Chops - Rosa Clementine Giveaway
prizes: brad & janet print, greta brooch, rosa clementine pin & girl/loki print
Sincerely, Cam - Custom Couple Portrait GIVEAWAY
prize: custom couple portrait

Twinkie Chan - First Monthly Blog Sponsor Giveaway
prizes: bianca bunny print/postcard & $10 gift certificate
PLUS more prizes from other bloggers :)