Puzzle art process step-by-step

I'm so excited to share that have a new puzzle out at B&N. It's got a very cute theme: Witches' Wardrobe! It's large, 1000 pieces, and though it's too detailed/difficult for the very young ones, it would be a BIG, fun project for the whole family to partake in assembling together. :D

All week, on my blog,I've been posting about the creation of the the art for the puzzle. It's been fun sharing the process. I love to give you a window into that aspect. I hope you find it fun and interesting!

Check this link >>> Witches' Wardrobe >>> and scroll down, and read from the bottom post to the top of the page, to see all of the process posts is chronological order.

And to purchase a puzzle or to read more about it on the BN site, please click here >>> Witches' Wardrobe at B&N

Ballet

I've been celebrating Ballet all week on my own blog, so how could I not bring the subject over here to the PBJ's?

I think it is SO much fun to see the whole art process...

Here's some decorative lettering from start to finish...

.. and a few Ballerinas, too...

I love Ballet!

A trip to the supermarket

Tonight, I spotted a Little Golden Books spin rack at the front of the diaper aisle. What a perfect place to have the display! Perfect for busy moms trying to shop with a toddler... but good luck to the mom who tries to get out of the store without buying one of the books or toys I spotted...

I love the T. Rex book. LGB are sure feeling quite contempo with this title!

I prefer the classics by and large— the sentimental value always wins out. But it's so nice to see the newer generation of Little Golden Books books as well!

Who can resist the saggy baggy elephant?

Completely adorable bunny!! Oooh, the art--- I love!!

 Good mix of the old...

and the new... of course Spongebob. Hello.

You are at the head of the class.

A personal favorite the Poky Little Puppy! 

I didn't know Dr. Seuss had any LGB titles. Well, he does!

Here comes the PLUSH!

(Hey moms- NOW try getting out of the store without a toy...)

Art and character licensing is alive and well here.

Just ask Miss Hello Kitty herself.

 ...Or, perhaps, a Chipmunk.They like to squeak.

Cute little snowpeople will make their way into stockings soon..

 A sweet little praying doggie. Very cute.

 Kitty making some new friends.

 Alvin in the mosh pit.

 What's a Beanie Babies display without a penguin??

I am happy to see that Rubber Duckies are still a staple...

And joined by their froggie friends.

Hope you enjoyed my shopping trip!

(Did you get out of the store without buying anything?)

Loungefly's Hello Kitty products delight and amaze

I am so impressed with the way the contemporary accessory company company Loungefly reinterprets our classic friend Hello Kitty. They do a truly amazing job at containing and preserving the essence and the sentiment of classic HK in the products they create with the license. But they take it to a whole other level— they succeed at elevating the brand. Fantastic modern design integrating fresh new concepts and often bright ideas, an excellent attention to detail, and to top it all off, really high quality products. I should know— I  have two Loungefly HK bags which I use on a daily basis, and I will gleefully purchase more when they hit all these marks. To see a company do such a wonderful job with one of my favorite character brands is a revelation. Big props to Loungefly for such outstanding execution with the HK/Sanrio license — they always leave me wanting more!