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A little Gift for you- September Free Printable Calendar
See how to use this free printable HERE
Here is September's free printable 4x6 calendar card for you. Enjoy!
for personal use onl...
Back to Work
Now that summer is over and my kids are back in school (except for my busy toddler), I need to spend more time in the studio. I always think I'll get so much done during the summer, but seem to get too involved in family time and life. It's not bad, just a bit non-productive for my career. But I really think we all need to remember how important leading a well-rounded life is. So remember, take time...
More Non-Illustration Art: Cakes
Another form of art I love to do for my kids (and for other people if I had time) is cake baking/decorating. I've posted about the xbox cake I made a while back and last summer I made a movie themed cake. Earlier this year my daughter wanted a Jungle Themed cake and party and my son had "popcorn" cupcakes. This summer I made my toddler a "Digger Cake" complete with "dirt and rocks" (cookies and fondant...
Summer Projects
So being an artist isn't always about illustrating books for me. As a mom and a homeowner, I LOVE decorating and designing rooms. I have many grand plans for rooms in my house and I have to keep telling myself, "One at a time."
Well, this summer I didn't listen to myself so well. I did FOUR at a time. It all stemmed from the fact that my teenage son wanted his own room. He was still sharing with...
ALA June 2012 in Los Angeles, CA: Brian Selznick, Lane Smith and more!
Hello everyone. I've landed. My kids went back to school today and my whirlwind summer of work, trips, vacations, family time, and craziness has come to an end. Let me catch you up a bit.
I attended my first ALA (American Library Association) conference in June of this year. It came right at the end of the WIFYR conference I was involved with. So after a very busy month of work, I kind of took...
August Calendar Too Late
Sorry I forgot to publish the August printable calendar. If you're collecting them, here it is. If not, here it is anyway. Hey, there's still a week and a half left. ;-)
I apologize. Know that September's is already scheduled to go out on August 30th so come back and print it. No more forgetting!
And this is how you can print it out and use it...HERE
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- Julie Olson
- I'm a freelance illustrator working in the children's book industry. I love kids and raising my own 4 children. They are the inspiration and the passion behind all I do in art and in life. See my website at JulieOlsonbooks.com