Friday, December 13, 2013

Coloring Dinosaurs Shirts

Welcome. Here you will find tshirts with outline designs of dinosaurs. They can be worn as they are, or colored in with fabric paint. If you like doing embroidery, you could even embroider the outlines.

When I was a kid, I loved coloring in the outline designs that were printed on table cloths, and I still have one of them. There are a lot more options now.

Kids love to color, and they also like to feel useful, as do adults. With these fun prehistoric dinosaur shirts, both boys and girls can get in on some coloring fun. Afterwards they will also have a shirt to be proud of that they can wear and or give as a gift.

These tshirts feature three outline drawings of dinosaurs: pteranodon, tyrannosaurus, and a brontosaurus, all pictured on the same shirt. You can select the shirt style and color.

This link will take you to my CherylsArt store on Zazzle.


Happy coloring.

If they're not into coloring in the dinosaurs, this design also looks great, as is, on dark colored shirts.


Cheryl Paton
These dinosaur links will take you to Amazon.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

A fun way to play hangman

Hangman is a spelling game where one person thinks of a word or phrase and draws lines, one for each letter of the word or words. The other player or players takes turns guessing letters; the originator of the word or phrase fills in the correct letters on the drawn lines, as they are guessed, until the word or words are spelled or until someone guesses what the word or phrase is. If the called letter isn't needed in the word or words, the originator draws a body part on the poll, creating a hang man.

The game continues in this fashion until the word or words are guessed or until the stick man is filled in on the hanging poll, whichever occurs first.

My daughter and I played this game one night and went through quite a bit of paper. So I got the idea to create the game on a dry erase board. It was not only fun, we also got to write on a hard surface, which was an added plus. It was also nice to play several games and then erase them.

I thought it would be even more fun, to have a convenient alphabet handy. Then players can readily see which letters have already been called. The word originator draws a line through the called letter in the alphabet line, whether the letter is used in the word or words, or not.

You can order you hangman dry erase board by clicking on the link below, which will take you to my CherylsArt store on Zazzle.com.


The paper PostItNotes is also a fun and portable version. These can be carried along in a purse or tote bag; then you can easily play while waiting for your meal, etc, or just because. This size measures 4 by 3 inches and has two hangman games per page.


A larger hangman notepad 5.5 by 6 inch version can be seen here.

Enjoy.

Cheryl Paton
CherylsArt on Zazzle

Check out other Hangman Games on Amazon.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Art on Products - Runner Watches

Here you will find a variety of watches designed for runners. You can choose from watches by their face design, and watches designed with timing details that runners may want.

Here are some watch designs to celebrate the you and or the runners in your family.

My daughter used to run cross country and really liked it. She was the inspiration for this female runner watch.



One of the local races in our area ran near our house. This design features my silhouette painting of three men running as they were rounding the corner. Most of the runners that day were male. They were the inspiration for this design.
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Happy running. Are you a runner, or do you have a runner in your family? You can check below for more technical watches for runners.



Cheryl Paton

Saturday, November 23, 2013

A Plus Apple Gifts for Teachers

Here you will find a variety of apple themed gifts designed for teachers.

This first gift is great for the home-EC teachers and or art teachers. It features a red apple on a bib apron. It can be ordered in the short length or on the longer length apron.


These wide totes come in handy for carrying papers, books, supplies, etc. back and forth between home and school.


These mugs feather the saying, Teachers plant seeds of knowledge, or you can mix it up with your own praise worthy message.


Be sure to let your teacher know what you think of them. There is a message on the inside of this card, which can also be customized with your own words.


Who is your favorite teacher?

Cheryl Paton
Visit CherylsArt on Zazzle.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Pizza Party Ideas and Supplies

Here are some fun pizza invitations and ideas to help you out with your pizza party.

These pizza themed postcard invitations can be filled in by hand on the pre-printed form, or you can customize the text online before placing your order. They feature my painting of a whole pizza. The cover text can be customized to the type of party that you are having.


The pizza can be served up on fun paper plates:


Kids can color in their own pizza on canvas tote bags. The coloring design is also on canvas bags for coloring fun. I recommend fabric paint markers. There is less mess than with tubes, bottles, and brushes. If you do the coloring activity, be sure to place a flat sheet of cardboard in between the fabric layers. It is also best for the painting to be done during the early part of the party so that the paint can be drying while the kids are enjoying other activities.


There's also a special apron for the chef and or pizza server:


Enjoy.

Cheryl Paton


Friday, September 27, 2013

Art on Products - Pineapple Gifts

Here you will find a selection of pineapple themed products. Pictured on wall clocks, cornhole game board sets, and more, is my painting of a whole ripe pineapple.

First off is a pineapple on a pale yellow background, printed on wall clocks. You can choose the clock shape and the size if it applies. The round clock comes in a choice of two sizes, 8 x 8, and 10.75 x 10.75 inches. The larger size also comes in a square option.

You can also pick the hand color.

Ready for some play time? The cornhole game board set could be a fun type of social distance game.


The pineapple is sharing the top row with a bunch of bananas on these grocery list notepads.



Are you thinking of having a party? These pineapple plates can make a fun way to serve your pineapple inspired treats:



Find more pineapple gift ideas by CherylsArt on Zazzle.

Cheryl Paton
CherylsArt on Zazzle

I also work in association with 3dRose. You can find those products on Amazon:


Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Art on Products - Halloween Canvas Bags

Are you ready for a sturdy bag that will hold your child's treats, and not have to worry about the bottom falling out? Canvas treat bags are the perfect choice. They come in a choice of sizes, and come already decorated.

If your child likes to color, you can order a design that they can color in with fabric markers. How fun is that! This fun design features my drawing of a cat face pumpkin.


This design is decorated with the words, Trick or Treat in big orange letters; with various goodies and creatures painted on the letters:


This next design is purr-fect for cat lovers; it has a cute cat wearing a wizard hat, a pumpkin who has the shape of a ghost, and a dark house with yellow lights.


Do you like to encourage smiling? Check out these three happy pumpkins; each one has a different happy expression on their face.


You can order any of the designs on the bag style of your choice. Some also have the option of colored handles.

Hope you like the fun choices. You can browse more canvas Halloween bags by CherylsArt at Zazzle.com.

Cheryl Paton


Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Cool Modern Pink Watches to Purchase Online

If you are looking for pink watches, check these out.

I was just playing around with making abstract shapes and made them be shades of pink and purple.


This design is perfect for your sweetheart. It features my painting of a wave of red hearts on blended pink.


If you like fun and fantasy, this magical looking pink pig can be the pick for you.


Any design can be ordered on a different style band. Click on any watch to see pricing and ordering information.

Cheryl Paton
See more watches by CherylsArt on Zazzle.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Fourth Birthday Invitations and Party Supplies

Some birthdays are considered milestones, and are made in to big events. Let's give some extra attention to birthday number four. Let's let them know that number fourth birthday is awesome!

It's time for some special fun.

This fun design is for ice cream lovers that are turning four!


These invitations are designed for cat lovers who are turning four!


You can let them know that they're the star of the party with a cool number four tshirt:


The number is easily to change on this tshirt designed for cat lovers.


Paper napkins will come in handy for wiping off mouths and hands.


These number four paper plates are decorated with celebration ribbons. These coordinate with the cat themed birthday invitations above.


The above designs can also be ordered on other products if you would like to match things up.

Thank you for stopping by. All the best on celebrating a big number four birthday party!

Cheryl Paton

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Art on Products - Some History

Here you can find out about some of the background about CherylsArt; the CherylsArt that is on Zazzle and 3dRose.

When I was a kid, one of my elementary school teachers had asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" The first answer that I thought was artist. But for some reason, at the time, I thought, "No. I'd better come up with a second choice."

For whatever reason I thought no, I can only guess. Perhaps it was in my subconscious that artists don't become successful, at least not in their lifetime, or so it seemed. Or perhaps it was because I got the most praise and encouragement to work on math, from my father. So for whatever reason it was, it was a decision that I made way back when, that I've had to overcome, and Have. I made a new decision.

As a new mom, one day I was out with my daughter, taking the round about way home through some of the neighborhood. I glanced over and saw a yard sale that had a two sided easel for sale. One side was higher than the other side. My heart sang! I can have the taller side and my daughter can have the other side! I felt blessed to be driving home with the two sided easel in the back of my car.
I picked this easel to showcase because it is two-sided, has basic trays on each side, and the legs are adjustable.

When I decided to become a professional artist, I wasn't all that good at it. It wasn't something I had been honing all of those years. I had to learn skills. So I set about practicing; watching Bob Ross, purchasing and reading artist books and doing the exercises. I also attended some artist workshops.

Once I got some techniques down, I figured I should decide on what kind of art I wanted to create. One day a sales clerk commented that as I got better at painting (Which is the main type of art I was doing at the time.), I would want to buy bigger canvases. After that purchase, I commenced to buying bigger canvases. It was kind of nice painting large. I joined an artist's group and exhibited some of my paintings. That didn't go over so well, especially when I took in a rather large shark painting to display. I painted the shark so that I could practice painting teeth, lol. But I did get some comments that so and so would like that kind of a design on a t-shirt. Hmmmm.

Anyway, I searched for other avenues of making art. I have always liked functional art, art on things that had a functional purpose. I read about floor cloths and started making those. I sold some at an art fair. I made some more, but also realized that I was running out of space to create them; it required getting down on the cement floor to glue (hem) the edges, and leave them there with weights on the hems, while they dried.

I went smaller and started making pet placemats. Size wise, it was working out better; I didn't have to get down on the floor so much, but then I had placemats drying on the washing machine and dryer, and wherever I could find a place. I sold some to friends, around town, and also on the internet. I got great positive feedback, yet I knew I didn't want to keep wondering where all I was going to place them, and what I would do if I received any large orders.

I went smaller, and started hand painting postcards. I got an order for fifty and graciously accommodated my customer. It was pretty cool. They all fit on my table; I didn't have to worry about size and space. Yay! It seemed that small was the better choice for me.

I really got in to painting a particular design. Then it wasn't so appealing to me to paint it over and over again. Hmmmm.

I was figuring out my don't likes and transforming them into my do likes. I did like painting small. I didn't like repetition so much. Hmmmm. My next step was the internet in a bigger way. I could paint small. A print on demand company could easily do the repetition part. Yay! A win win!

It took a couple of tries to find a print on demand company that was a good fit for me. It was another process of figuring out my likes and don't likes, and then focusing more on the likes. That led me to the one that I have worked in association with for over 15 years.

I had already come up with a business name, back when I was making floor cloths, Creative Brushstrokes, LLC. It was too long to fit in the number of boxes I was allowed to use on the print on demand site, Zazzle.com, so I went with my first name. That is how CherylsArt came about.

I have been creating small designs ever since, and love it. I love the freedom it gives me in creating, and that the print on demand company does the printing, shipping, and billing. My designs are printed on every day products, including t-shirts, cups, and magnets; all very functional choices. It works for me.

Another one of my loves is cats. Our cat Muffin is so full of love. I did a picture of her in pointillism and put it on a background painting of hearts that I had did. Doesn't she look adorable!


She seemed to be a purr-fect match for conveying some love.

Hope you enjoyed reading about my background. Wishing you a blessed and great day!

p.s. If you like my store, please share the link with others. When you make a purchase, Zazzle will take it back if you don't love it, within 30 days of your receipt. Thank you.

Cheryl Paton

Friday, April 5, 2013

Bold and Vivid Happy Birthday Stickers

Here you will find a selection of vivid and bold birthday stickers. Birthdays are a fun reason to celebrate and these colorful stickers are the perfect accent.

First up is a fun and bold pointillism painting of a tuxedo cat in front of a red Happy Birthday balloon.


Next is a bold number 3. Both the number and the background are yellow decorated with white polka dots. The three is outlined and also has gray shadows to the right and downward, making the three stand out.


Next is a vivid array of colorful polka dots on pale yellow. Happy Birthday is written in blue letters across the middle, where there are no dots.


Next up features an abstract background on pastel shades with a bold and vivid Happy Birthday in colorful letters! The links above will take you to Zazzle.com, where the items are ordered, printed, and shipped from.

Cheryl Paton
View more birthday stickers by CherylsArt on Zazzle.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Happy Birthday Cards for Cat Lovers

Cat lovers are a purr-fect breed. We love cats and cards that speak to us, in a purr-fect way. Here are some special cards designed for cat lovers, from a variety of artists on Zazzle.

My tuxie always says love to me. Here is a painting of her that I did, and then added a birthday party hat to the painting:


How else might a cat say Happy Birthday? How about Happy Purrr-thday?



Or purr-haps you would like a portrait of a purr-fect cat face:


I hope you have found the purr-fect card and that your day is purr-fect as well.

Cheryl Paton

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Art on Products - Fashion Trendy Belt Buckles

I had been wanting to make some new belt buckle designs. Then one evening I was watching Income Property on HGTV. The opening showed Scot McGillivray dressed up in a suit, and wearing a simple black center belt buckle. Whoa yeah, I have a cool black textured design that would look great on belt buckles. So the next day I commenced to making some stylish belt buckles. The first one, of course, being black.

This one is a textured look from a painting I did on canvas. The texture looks like millions of little tiny stars way out in the galaxy.


For more design and flare, pick the kaleidoscope pattern of stars, that have a petal like flower shape.



For a splash of bold red, choose the solid red that also looks textured. It is simple, yet bold and impressive.



If love is in the air, go for the poinsettia hearts on a red criss cross pattern on white. This is a great design for Christmas, Valentine's Day, and weddings too!



For a fun and modern look, pick the pink blossom trees on a purple background. I think this would be a cool choice to wear to school functions.



This one is for tropical fish lovers. I love seeing all the various colors and patterns that they sport. What do you think? Leave a comment below.



For any of the above belt buckles, you can choose the oval or rectangle style. The rectangle shape will show more of the image, where as the oval shape has the curved edges.

These belt buckles are made in the USA, and are UV resistant and water proof. The images have a UV resistant and waterproof coating, giving them a beautiful finished look.

Click on any of the links above to begin your purchase today. Still looking? You can view more belt buckles by CherylsArt at my store on Zazzle.com.

Like this post? Do share it with your friends.

Cheryl Paton

Visit CherylsArt on Zazzle for more artistic fashion accessories.

Cheryl Paton earns income on qualifying products that are purchased though these links, at no additional cost to you.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Art on Products - Colorful Toucan Bird Birthday Party Invitations

Here you'll find colorful toucan bird themed birthday party invitations that you can personalize online.

You can choose from the two sided invitations, which also includes standard white envelopes.


If you're looking to save some trees and or save on postage, you can choose the postcard invitations:


On either invitation, you can easily personalize the text on the provided template forms.

I had fun painting this colorful toucan; they are such colorful birds and I love painting with a variety of colors.

For some added fun, the kids can paint in their own colorful toucan on these custom canvases.



Check for more Toucan themed products, including puzzles and outline designs that can be colored/painted in, at CherylsArt on Zazzle.

May you have a fun and happy birthday party.

Cheryl Paton




Thursday, February 21, 2013

Art on Products - Have a Strawberry Easter

Easter is coming, and for so long the candy Easter Egg has been a staple. If you're wanting to cut down on eating sugar and are looking for an alternative, then you might like to consider strawberries. They have somewhat of an an Easter egg shape, and they're tasty with natural sugar and vitamins too.

If you're also a chocolate lover, you can dip fresh strawberries in chocolate; yum.

You can pretty much readily get strawberries at the grocery store. If you live in the right climate, you can also go pick your own.

Strawberries are a pretty way to add a splash of color to your decor. These strawberry themed postcards are ready to help you wist your friends and family a Strawberry Easter!


Kids of all ages love strawberries. Here is a fun strawberry heart printed on the tee shirt style and size of your choice. This design is from my more abstract strawberry painting.


Strawberry desserts can definitely be part of a tasty treat for the holiday. These realistic strawberries, shown on a pink background, looks extra yummy to me. You can serve up your treats on these paper plates, and easily customize the text with your own Easter greeting.


Strawberries are not only a pretty color, they are nutritious; besides vitamins, they have water soluble fiber. Yay, strawberries!

Cheryl Paton

Check out more strawberry themed items at Amazon: