August is here!

Hey Everyone… it’s August!  The temp is going sky high and air conditioners are running a lot! The bees are getting thirsty and a little angry.  I hope you are staying cool and getting some R and R.

For those who are new…. I am Shirley Hudson, designer for Hudson’s Holidays Designs. I live in Spokane Washington with my husband Dana and 21 year old daughter Selina, who is also a designer.  I have designed over 400 embroidery, quilting and home décor patterns.  I especially love making patterns for the holidays… all holidays. 

I am super proud to tell you… that I have been writing and designing a BOOK!  My first book…and it is by C and T publishing called “Lovely little hand embroidery”. 

It is coming out March 2020.  Books take a long time to create and I have been dying to tell you about it. This is such an exciting adventure and can’t wait to share the cover with you soon. 

I thought these colors screamed Hot ... Summer .... August!

The phone or tablet calendar is downloadable here.

Just set as your background.

The desktop version of the August Calendar is here!  

Once again I made the left side bright pink so you could see your computer icons.

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This is the freebie that comes in my august newsletter....sign up so you will get the next one and future freebies.

This is how my design first started, just a doodle. I fix it up on the computer using adobe illustrator.

I thought it would be fun to have some bees wanting the bears flower. Usually the bears want the bees honey.

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I have been really loving watercolor lately...it is fun.

When I start a watercolor painting...I basically use a water soluble pencil and wet it down with a brush and water.

I start adding colors and shading.... 

after many layers of watercolor....I get out my black India ink and pen nibs.

I found a cool antique brass ink well at an antique store for 20 bucks.

It has been so much fun to use, plus I feel like I am in another time using it. 

Here I was playing around with ATC cards....which I later painted with watercolors.

I inked up this lady....added color after my ink was completely dry....

Here she is all painted up. 

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For my birthday, my hubby bought me a class I was dying to take....from Cori Dantini.

IT was awesome. 

You learn how to add old papers to wood...and draw using pen and ink....

I also was working on a plain box I got from hobby lobby.

At this point I am adding watercolors. 

Building up layers and ink. 

She ended up great!  Her dress was an old embroidery pattern.... that I beefed up.

I am really happy to learn more techniques.

My box turned out great too...wild flower garden.

I recommend taking online classes.... they are great to do at your own pace.

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I made a stop at a fabric store....Bear paw in CDA for my birthday...

I fell in love with these Tim Holtz fabrics.  I am not sure who designed the cats though.

I spotted these Valentines...I love all the holidays so much! 

And camping fabric....oh so cute. It looks like my daughters camper.

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Here is what's new for Halloween so far....

I made some One of a kind Halloween ornaments ...from muslin and they are painted.

They are primitively stitched and have sweet little bakers twine hangers.

I love this crazy guy.

If you would like one, they are in my etsy shop.

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Update.....

I just wanted to let you know...that I have reduced many of my older patterns in my etsy shop....they are all instant download and u print....but they are a great deal. 

I figure since they are not new anymore, that it makes sense and gives you a discount. 

 But they are still super cute!

There are great patterns from fall crafting...

And Christmas crafts too!

Plus many more of all holidays and everyday!

This baby grew in my garden, without me planting it...so sweet to just show up....

Have

a 

Very 

WONDERFUL

AUGUST!

Be kind to yourself

It's a great time to...

Be kind to youself!

I made this sweet tag design to remind you of self care....

which we all need more of.

Copy and save and print out.

*Please note that all freebies are for you to use to make finished goods (no mass producing) and gifts...they are still my designs. 

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My daughter Selina has an art etsy shop: Artfrenzystudio

It has her illustrations ... in PDF digital files..

so easy...so fast...

you buy it (only $5.99!!!) and download the file...

then print and frame.

I love this little Kawaii hedge hog! 

This bear is tough yet sweet...they all have a woodland theme. 

The sweet deer... 

This would be great in a nursery or Child's bedroom!

"What does the Fox say?"  

She has these five signs and

will have much more in a few days.

Have a great weekend!!

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Painting some cheerful subjects

I have been painting again...having fun.

Using colors I love.

Letting go of what I think I should do and just play.

I also love to use inspiring quotes.

Here is my purple haired gal. 

These are small pieces of board that my hubby cut out for me from a plank of wood.

I just sanded them and coated with gesso...then put on layers of paper and paint.

I do many at the same time...because when one piece is drying...I can fiddle with another one.

Tabby cat in the flowers...

Goldie locks pal...the little bear eating her porridge.

She is "Happy".

I believe I shared these ones last week or so...

They all need a protective coat.

This is "Hope" 

Not sure how I feel about this one...I like it and yet I want to change it.

Blue haired gal....I love her.

I am still working on her.

Bunny with his egg tower....not done with this one either.

I can't decide what else to add. 

Pinky!

She is thinking big....with her giant flower.

I saw some huge huge flowers at Hobby lobby...each one was expensive.

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Panda cuteness

Hey ladies!

I went to the big craft show this weekend...got lots of goodies...and I wanted to share some with you.

I got this great panda bear with crown...in my friend Rchelle's booth.  It is all vintage like as if it has been well loved and stored in the attic. 

My friend Sarah gave me this witch hat she made...to put on him during Halloween time!

Yay!!  I am lucky!

I also got some Halloween pokes for a dollar each. 

So darned cute...black glitter on the hat is my kind of witch hat. 

I know ...who buys Halloween in spring....ME!

I am addicted I guess.

I also got fudge, toffee, hand cream that smells like nag champa.

I wanted to get my daughter a cool tshirt skirt....but all the mediums left were dull colors and my daughter is vibrant. 

I went to goodwill later....and scored a vintage blue phone for 9.99.

These are usually a small fortune at antique stores...and usually green.

Here is my daughter goofing around....I have two now.

The ringers are super LOUD. 

She painted the yellow partly pink...we took it to Quilt market as a prop and everyone wanted to buy it.

She was determined to keep it. 

Before I decorate for Easter...I have some strawberries out...I know it is not strawberry season but I love the look of them. 

I have all kinds made of fabric....I just put them in my huge cylinder jar.

It is right next to my tart warmer from walmart....love that thing! 

The best is yet to be...cute saying isn't it.  

That is a pattern by Bareroots.

I met her at market....she is the sweetest lady!

And finally....Froy, my cat, is giving this message today!

Have a good one!

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