Some of my new notecard designs.

Today's Joy: The Finished Product.
Just finished the last of my new card designs for the show in a couple weeks. Reader, there are 20 in all, plus my original 8 Orchid notecard designs. Add to that the new bookmark designs that will also debut at the show and I'm feeling pretty darn good.

Love, love, LOVE these new cards! I saw the finished product and said a little prayer of thanks to God--they are better than I hoped for! Can think of at least a dozen people I want to send them to--but that would defeat the purpose of selling them, so for now, I will refrain. All in all, I'm feeling well-prepared and excited. After experiencing specialized show markets and the craft fair scene, I'm really interested to try my hand at the art fairs.

Just goes to show, Reader, you never know when that divine creative spark will lead you to something wonderful...

Shot at a Local Nursery

Today's Joy: Firing Up the Creativity.

Couldn't wait to get home tonight, Reader, to see if my packages had arrived. I ordered 20 new notecard designs for my show at the end of the month and am contemplating ordering 8 new bookmark designs as well. Alas, no parcels were waiting when I opened the door. But they will likely be here tomorrow.

In the meantime, I'm getting all creatively inspired this week. Can't wait to unveil my new, wider selection of photo notecards & bookmarks at the Art & Soul On The Fox Fine Art Fair in downtown Elgin, IL on July 31st and August 1st. This will be my first juried art show and I'm so excited to see how it will unfold. While I'm a little nervous about what to expect, I couldn't be happier with the quality of product I'm offering. This is truly a labor of love for me and I only hope that the people purchasing my cards will enjoy them half as much as I enjoyed shooting the photos and creating these gorgeous cards.

Knowing that something I created is out there spreading joy and warm wishes is such a wonderful thing. I feel so very blessed.

If you'd like more information on my Fresh Lens Photo Notecards, Bookmarks and Portrait options, check out the Fresh Lens Photography Facebook page. Or click on the Fresh Lens Photography link above on the right-hand tool bar. Custom designs and pricing are available.