Glad to See You!!

The sun drops below the horizon...

The dark beauty of dusk enhances the twinkling lights around the house...

The snow has stopped falling and now rests as a beautiful blanket o'er everything.

The aroma of savory tidbits waft through the house...

Friends are coming over and soon our home will be filled with the

sparkle of laughter and conversation - friends enjoying time together!

There is something wonderful about planning an evening with friends and family!

The anticipation, the excitement....

That is what fostered the idea for this painting.

I sat down with my sketchbook and asked myself,

"What is your favourite thing during in the winter holidays?"

This was my answer:

    "So Glad to See You!"

(watercolour, approx. 7" x 9")

Hoping you are able to plan time with your loved ones!

♥ Cath-

Christmas Cards From Past & Present

This post features all my favourite - and available - Holiday Card designs:

"First Snow"

 

Front: "Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!"

"Family Skate"

Inside: "Happy Holidays From our family to yours!"

  

"Carolers" 

Inside: "Glad tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year!"

"Rockin' Christmas"

Inside: "...have a Happy Holiday!"

"Turkey"

Front: "Everybody knows that turkey and some mistletoe, help to make the Season bright..."                              Inside: "Although it's been said many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you!"

 

 

 

"Jingle Horse"

Inside: "Have a Happy Holiday!"

"Seasoning"

Inside: "Seasonings Greetings!"

"Chestnuts Roasting"

Inside: "Although it's been said many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you!"

"Peas Be Home For Christmas"

Front: "Peas have snow and mistletoe and presents under the tree"

"Snowman With Scarf"

Inside: "Hoping your holidays are warm and cozy!"

"Snowglobe"

Inside: Enjoy the magic of the Season!"

"Owls"

Inside: blank

"Owls Wearing Hats"

Inside: blank

 

"Owls Wearing Scarves"

Inside: blank

"Kittens With Mittens"

Inside: blank

"Cozy & Bright"

Inside: "Hoping your holidays are all cozy & bright!"

"Cardinal"

Inside: "Season's Greetings"  OR  "Happy Holidays!"

"Bunny Hill"

Inside: "Wishing you a wonderful holiday!"

"Woo-hoo!!!"

Inside: "Hang on tight and have a wonderful holiday!!

"Single Dog Holiday Design"

"Dogs With Scarves - Complete Collection 1"

Inside: "Hope you can paws for a bit and really enjoy the magic of the Season!"

"Dogs With Scarves - Complete Collection 2"

Inside: "Hope you can paws for a bit and really enjoy the magic of the Season!"

"Hockey Joy - Boston"

Inside: "Wishing you a joy-filled holiday!"

"Hockey Joy - Montreal"

Inside: "Wishing you a joy-filled holiday!"

"Hockey Joy - Toronto"

Inside: "Wishing you a joy-filled holiday!"

"Jolly"

Inside: "Wishing you a a holly jolly Christmas!"

"Silver Belles"

Front: "Silver Bells" Inside: "It's Christmas time - enjoy it to the fullest!!"

"Ode to Winter"

Inside: "Wishing you all the best the whole Season through!"

Winter/Holiday Greeting Card prices:

Single card w/ envelope: $2.50 CDN

Pack of 10 w/ envelopes: $20.00 CDN

Pack of 20 w/ envelopes: $35.00 CDN

 

If you are interested in purchasing any of these card designs please email me: catharine@cfairchild.ca

Please include your Name, Address, Design (please specify dog breed 

if purchasing "Single Dog Holiday Design"), and Quantity.

Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.

♥ Cath-

My Ode to Winter

My Ode to Winter

Winter's harsh chill has filled the air

The trees their limbs uncovered

A cloak of snow the land does wear

Yet charm can be discovered

The card'nal's bright red flashes by

Squirrels chatter in the distance

The sun shines brightly in the sky

As jays call with persistence.

  

Sparkling snow, like tiny jewels

Glimmer and shine in the sun

Ponds become like solid glass pools

Soon skating will be such fun

Children build snowmen, big and fat

Cheery smiles carved with much care 

On tippy toes placing the hat

 A carrot adds so much flair

I can admire this season bright

From the comfort of my chair

My windows do not block the sight

But they keep out the cold air!

~ Catharine Fairchild ~ 

(November 26, 2014)

While I was waiting at the school earlier this week, I grabbed the only 

available paper I had, which happened to be an old business card, 

and worked out an idea for an illustration that had come to mind...

When I came home I snatched up my new favourite watercolour block (Aquarelle by Arches),

I then sketched, inked and painted my idea - and I really like how it turned out!!

What do you think?

   "Ode to Winter"

 (watercolour, approx. 9.5" x 3.5")

 Did you see the word being spelled out?

:)

I hope you find reasons to rejoice even in this our harshest of seasons!

♥ Cath-

 

 

  

 

Holidays Will Be Here Soon!

As I was working on my Dogs With Scarves series I was thinking about holiday ideas I have come up with in the past and I remembered one I had scrawled in a notebook more than two years ago while waiting for my kids at school...

I reworked the original idea and in so doing have come up with a new holiday card design!

 "JOLLY"

  (watercolour)

  

For the hockey fan and the holiday fan alike!

The perfect card to spread Christmas cheer far and near -

Wishing all your loved ones a jolly holiday!!

Wishing you all happy days while preparing for the holidays! 

 ♥ Cath-

Paws For A Bit "Dogs With Scarves" Complete Collection

This is just a summary post showcasing all 18 dogs from my

"Dogs With Scarves" collection....

The Large(r) Dogs:

 

 

The Small(er) Dogs:

 

 

 

 

 If you have a favourite canine, it can be featured on a

"Single-Dog Family Greeting Card"

Like this...

 Or if you have mulitple family dogs (or multiple favourites)

 They can be featured on a "Multi-Dog Family Greeting Card"

Like this...

And for those who just simply love dogs, 

"The Complete Collection":

Sentiments on Card Interior can be left blank, 

you can create your own, or choose one of the following sentiments:

"Hoping you can paws for a bit and enjoy the magic of the season!"

"Hoping you stay warm and cozy this winter!"

"Hoping your holidays are cozy and warm!" 

  

Winter/Holiday Greeting Card prices:

Single card w/ envelope: $2.50 CDN

Pack of 10 w/ envelopes: $20.00 CDN

Pack of 20 w/ envelopes: $35.00 CDN

 

If you are interested in purchasing any of these card designs please email me: catharine@cfairchild.ca

Please include your Name, Address, Design (please specify dog breed if purchasing anything other than Complete collection designs), Interior sentiment choice, and Quantity.

Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.

 Hope you are having warm and snuggly days!

♥ Cath-