Be Still...

When I stop and just be still, I can breathe easier. I remember why I love God, and why having quiet time is so important and necessary. I am reminded how I love creating artwork that will encourage, inspire, and bless people, even if I don't always know it.

Tonight, Sunday night, I decided to turn off the radio, tv, and computer, dim the lights, light the fireplace, grab a book and cup of hot tea and just BE STILL.

I read a chapter about "never underestimate the power of a seed". Its a true miracle how a tiny little seed can be planted inches below the earth and against gravity and all else, it sprouts up and pushes away the weight of the dirt and moves upward into the light.

 We all need to plant a seed within the people we are in contact with everyday. A smile, a kind word, or a hug may be the fertilizer someone needs to help them push away the weight of the world, and grow with joy.

That was always my intention with my cards and paintings. To encourage people to smile, feel loved and grow, chasing after their dreams! 

The painting above is from my "Be Still" series, based on Psalm 46:10 (Be still and know that I am God). I hope that it will bring you peace tonight as we get ready to move into the last week of January. 

As I always try to remind myself, don't be afraid to encourage the people around. You never know when your smile, or the card you give them, or the hug you wrap them in will be what they needed to get through the day.

The painting above is available for $35 and 10% will be donated to this month's charity, the Humane Society. E-mail Melissa@lisscatcreations.com if you are interested.

Puppy Luv

Ok first things first! Incase you don't follow us on Twitter or Facebook, we announced the winner of our "Suggest us to your friends" contest. The lucky winner of the $15 gift card is Casey Huber!

Did you guys like the giveaway? I think we need to have more of those in the future, maybe with some free Lisscat Creations merch! :-)

And for our second announcement, here is the next featured, furry, and adorable card!

It is brand spankin new, and titled "Puppy Luv".  Each card is hand painted and illustrated by moi, so I will personally make sure every card I create is made purrr-fect for you! (ok, cheezy, I know).

Card's are $15 each an $5 of every card sold will be donated to help the "Humane Society". They are one of the most well known animal protection services in the US. They make sure that our furry friends are treated well, from domestic animals to farm animals and wild animals. 

You can check out more information about them here.

Puppy Luv cards are available now by clicking HERE!

Thanks again for everyone's support on our latest contest. Enjoy your week and stay blessed!

share art. get prizes.

As promised, this is the blog that's gonna give one lucky reader a pretty awesome prize.... *drum roll please*


Lisscat Creations is excited to share a fun giveaway with you from a place called CSN Stores!
CSN Stores has over 200 online stores carrying anything and everything fun for your home! This is including modern dining room furniture to contemporary room decor, lighting pieces, adorable nursery items for baby and so much more. And one of you lucky readers is going to win a $15 gift certificate to do a little after New Year's shopping!


I've included a couple of pictures of some cool items that CSN Stores carry. Come on, cant you see a Lisscat Creations hand painted card looking mighty perdy on those shelves (pictured above). ;-)


You can help Lisscat Creations gain more friends, and by doing so you can win this gift certificate!


Follow the simple instructions below:


1. If you haven't already be sure to "LIKE" us on facebook.  Click here for our Facebook page


2. Under the 'Lisscat Creations" logo, click the suggest friends link.


3. Once you've suggested us to your friends, simply leave a comment on our facebook page, or this blog post letting us know.


And thats it! Easy, right? :-)
 Please be sure to suggest us to your friends and leave a comment by Saturday, January 15th, 2011. We will be announcing the winner on Sunday, January 16th, 2011.


Thank you for your support, good luck, and stay blessed! 

Not so extreme makeover

Hey guys, I am bringing an official happy 2011 greeting with the all new revamped Lisscat Creations Blog. Hope you like the new layout. Thought it would be fun to do something new with the new year! Right now its a not-so-extreme-makeover, but the blog did get a fresh new design. I will be adding more artwork soon, along with more frequent blog posts, and videos too!

I also spent quite a bit of time working on Erica, my best friend in the whole world's, blog. She is continuing her nutrition/fitness career this year with an awesome new blog about living a healthy lifestyle, both physically and spiritually. Her blog is called "Grace for e.r.i.c.a (Eating Real In a Crazy Age)." She is just putting the finishing touches on it but be sure to check it out soon, by clicking here.

Well its been a busy day trying to catch up on life, and putting away Christmas stuff. I really need to finish the sketchbook since its due in only a few short days!

Hmm I need some inspiration...what are fun little things you would want in your own world? Example: Everything would be covered in chocolate :-)

Hopefully tomorrow is the day I will have a fun little contest up for you guys. We will be giving away a gift certificate so be sure to check back soon.

Have a fun, safe, creative, and inspiring Saturday night.

Blessings!

Try a refreshing sip of the all new 2011

And now presenting the first post of 2011!

I think its safe to say that I, like everyone, am sooo ready for this new year. 2010 had its good moments, and bad moments, but its time for a much needed fresh start.

So what are all of your creative goals for the new year? I have alot of ideas for Lisscat Creations and am very excited to start to bring them to you. By the way, thank you for everyone's support over the past year, it means so much! :-)

So 1st on the line up for 2011 is finishing my sketchbook. Those of you who follow me, probably remember me mentioning my sketchbook is taking part of a multi city tour across the US along with many other pieces of art, before becoming a part of the the permanent collection at the Brooklyn Library.

I have about a week to finish 10 more pages. Ive attached a couple of pictures from the sketchbook. 

The theme is "If you lived here" and is just going to be inspired, light hearted, and fun.

I have pages like "If you lived here, cats couldnt meow before 10am". Anyone who is a pet owner can appreciate that one! :-)

Well, I hope you all are ready and inspired for a new year. Remember we are blessed to have this fresh start, and you each are still here for a reason. This is the time to go after your dreams and get ready for an awesome new year.

Oh, PS.... I am really really going to try and keep up with weekly updates for you guys. Keep me accountable and let me know what you wanna read or see!

Love to you guys and happy new year!