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***HUGE 50% OFF SALE*** I hope that everyone got my announcement that In-Home Arts is going out of business. Friday, October 19th was the start of the big sale, and While Supplies Last, all of their products will be sold at 50% OFF!! There will be incredible prices since most of their regular prices were discounted anyway. The price on the website is what you pay. All items have been reduced to 50%. Check out these fabulous prices. Stock up now.

Remember they sell much more than just One-Stroke. There is jewelry making, fabric embellishment, home decor, card making and scrapbooking! You can buy kits for people for Christmas or brushes and paint for yourself. They have fabric, enamel, outdoor, and the new High Definition paint. They carry brushes, totes, paint roll-ups, easels, glitter, books, dvds, and many more items. Be sure to visit my website and see what deals you can find for holiday gifts!! www.butterflykisses.in-homeart.com

Art Contest Entry:

Well, I entered my first art contest! I sent in my painting of the Citrus Tower for the 4th annual Artsploration art contest. I made it through the first round of judging, which means that my piece will be on display for purchase at the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association’s holiday gala during its silent auction; this year’s gala will be held on Saturday, December 15 at the J.W. Marriott World Center in Orlando. Wish me luck; I'll keep you all informed as to how I do.

Giftware and Paintings at Lake County Art Center: Remember that I now have wall space for my canvas paintings and shelf space for my giftware items at the Lake County Art Center, 202 S. Hwy. 27 in Minneola. Please stop in and see my paintings and check out all the other artists work, too. If you are looking for a unique gift item, the Art Center is a great place to buy one. By the way, everyone is invited to the Art Center on the first Friday of every month from 6:30 - 9:30. There is an artists reception and they usually have food and music. Come on down and meet the artists.

Remember you can now purchase the Face Painting Manual & a DVD online.

Where else can you earn $50 - $75 an hour and have fun doing it? Become a Face Painter! Birthday parties will earn you $150 - $175 for a 2 hour gig. Since some of you want to learn this wonderful art form, but can't come to my seminars, I have put the Manual up for sale on my site. You can now get the same manual that I use to teach my seminars. You will have fun painting the faces shown in the manual and the thousands of others that are to be found by going to the sites mentioned in the Resources section. You will also learn what to use for paint, tools, glitter and bling and where to buy them; practice strokes; the proper hygiene; how to set up your kit for a party or an event; how to start a Face Painting business; good books and videos; and many other tips and techniques, including many of the signs that I use. Introductory price for this E-manual is $20.00. Buy it with PayPal on my site or contact me to pay with either check or credit card. www.picturetrail.com/butterflykissesstudio I'll email it to you right away.

I'll soon be selling some Face Painting Videos and Books at a discount on my site, too. Watch for this. The Beginners Video that I sell on the site is absolutely fantastic for a new face painter. I let the girls watch it during lunch at the seminar, and they all bought a copy.. Get it now for the discount price of $21.00 plus $5.00 S/H by going to the Face Painting Album and paying with PayPal.

Donna Dewberry will be on HSN on Saturday, November 3rd at 6:00 am. If you are an early riser, be sure to watch her. Also, there will be a Session III Training Camp in Sebring, FL on December 1st. Cost of the Training Camp is $79.95 for all day, and you will paint 3 projects, including working with the new High Definition paints. Check out OneStroke website if you are interested. Sebring is about an hour and a half south of here, so we might be able to get a group together to drive down. Let me know if you are interested in car pooling.

If you want to see some really interesting mural work, go to this site. The mural is made up of many 1 foot squares, which are mini paintings, and when pieced together and viewed from afar, create a visual image. NEAT. http://www.muralmosaic.com/Cochrane.html

There are still a few seats left if you have been wavering on your decision to attend. Please contact me immediately to guarantee your seat. WE ARE LIMITING THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS AT THIS SEMINAR. We have decided to hold the seminar in Eustis in a historic and charming old Victorian home, built in the 1920's. My friend, Linda, has just moved into the house and is busy setting up her furniture and home decor. The house has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and has all of the architectural detailing of yesteryear. This house is the future home of "Step Back in Thyme" a bed and breakfast that will also be home to Dill 'n Daisies, a company that grows and supplies edible flowers and herbs to the areas fancy restaurants. If you need accommodations, you can bunk at the Pink House for a small fee of $35 per night per person to cover expenses. Breakfast and snacks will be included. Marjorie will be staying over on Sunday night and has promised to paint with anyone who is there on Sunday night. Practice her roses before the seminar! Let me know ASAP if you want to stay and which nights (Sunday, Monday) so we can make sure we have the sleeping quarters for everyone.

The dates for two seminars with Darrell Crow are: Tall Ships on January 18/19 and Waterscapes on January 20/21. You can sign up for each seminar separately at $238 each or take them both for a reduced price of $450. Check out the Darrell Crow Seminar Album to see some what you will be painting and to use PayPal to send in a deposit to hold your seat in the class. Also, check out Darrell's Website Again, don't miss out. Give me your name if you are interested. I already have some deposits coming in.

*****Change of Venue****** Valerie Stewart will be here again February 16 - 19, 2008 for another Oil Portrait workshop. Since the workshop minimums have changed, we are going to combine 2 groups and hold the workshop in The Villages. This will give us a broader student base. When I get the information confirmed, I will let you know. If you missed her workshop this year, make sure you sign up early, as most of the students who took her workshop are already signing up again AND with the inclusion of The Villages, the seats will go quickly! Check out Valerie's Website to see Valerie's work. Go to the Valerie Stewart Workshop Album to pay your deposit with PayPal and to see portraits that were painted at the workshop. Contact me for more information if you are interested, and start saving up to take the workshop now. You won't regret it. Again, I have a list of "interested" students that totals 10 to date. I'm also starting to get some deposits in, so don't miss out. Send in your deposit today. The Registration form is on the Butterfly Kisses website for you to download and mail in with your check.

**********SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT********** Kathie has asked Robin Brettin, another One Stroke instructor to take over the Basic classes and Kathie will be teaching Intermediate Project classes and seminars ********** at Michaels, 9649 W. Colonial Dr. West Oaks Towne Centre, Ocoee, FL. You must register and pay for the class at the store to receive your supply list and your 10% off coupon. Please register at least 2 days in advance so the class won't be cancelled. Project Classes are $25 for 2.5 hours and each class has a supply list of brushes & paints, given out at registration. Basic Supplies to bring to ALL classes: Paper Towels, Baby Wipes, Styrofoam Plates, Brush Basin (for water), Fingerpaint Paper or wax Paper to practice on, and wear an old Paint Shirt.

***Check out the Class Schedule***You can see photos of each project and a complete supply list for each class in the Michaels Classes Album on my website. Be sure to check out the pretty Victorian Table seminar that I will be teaching on Sunday, October 25th from 2:00 - 4:30 pm. You can purchase a wooden table at Michaels or bring a small table from home. Table must be basecoated in wicker white, warm white, or a very light beige color like linen. We will be doing a "Frottage" finish on the table and then painting a vine with rosebuds. Class fee $25.00.

Lake County Art Center, 202 Hwy 27, Minneola, FL. Check out the Art Center Website to see what the Art Center is all about.

If you would like to take a Beginners or an Intermediate One Stroke series of classes, let me know. I am also offering Decorative Painting (also known as Tole painting) and Pen & Ink classes. Contact me if you are interested and I will start a waiting list. I need 6 people to have a series, and we will meet for 6 weeks to paint. Do something nice for yourself. Take a class. Learn something new.

Please bring with you to all classes: *basic supplies - paper towels, dinner sized styrofoam plates, baby wipes, freezer or wax paper, a water bucket, and wear an old paint shirt. Be sure to check out all of the above classes in my web portfolio at Decorative Painting at Lake County Business of Art Center or call me with any questions (352) 241-6407. You can now sign up for classes directly with me at 352-241-6407.

Sunday, November 11th we'll paint some great pen & ink bisque Christmas ornaments. You will have many different designs to chose from. Come on down and paint with us. Classes are in the Waterford Hobby room from 2:00 - 4:30 pm and the fee is $25.00, which includes the use of paint, or inks and glazes, tools and brushes. Surface is included, unless otherwise stated. All you need to bring to the class is styrofoam plates (for a palette), paper towels, baby wipes, and a container for water (like a cottage cheese or large yogurt container). Check out the Kings Ridge Album or the actual samples on display in the clubhouse. Remember, you need to sign up at the LSHQ clubhouse or call me at least 2 days before the day of the class. If you have any questions, you can contact me directly at alckathyc@juno.com or 352-241-6407.