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I don’t need convincing that your product is good because I already love it

Don’t you, as an online content creator, wish you were paid just a little when you mention a product that you use everyday. I think I’ve mentioned Pilot G-tec pens a gazillion times on this blog, with Apple, Faber Castell and Arches following close behind. I’d be a little better off if these companies paid [...]

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These hands made it into 9rules

These hands made it into the 9th round of blogs accepted into the prestigious 9rules Network. I got so excited that I shared my happiness in the Etsy forums. The following is what I wrote in that forum post as it succinctly sums up how I feel:
Never Never Never Give Up!
Three and half years ago [...]

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The You Guys are Great List!

Just a small note of thanks to all of you! I read each and every one of your comments on this blog. If there is one thing I’ve learned during life it is this; to not to hide your sadness, anger or frustrations. And that those feelings are as valid as happiness, love and acceptance.
So, [...]

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ThinkBakery Blog Talking Shop Interview

I was asked recently by the ThinkBakery blog to do an interview. It’s live now!
And to quote the opening of the interview:
I have had the pleasure of lots of email correspondence with successful self-employed artist Jessica Doyle. I posted about her on Design Milk, and she went above and beyond my “Do” list. She is [...]

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A friend said these flowers look like breasts

He did.
I laughed, and the name kind of stuck.
Size – 4×6 inches / 10,2cm by 15,3cm
Medium – India ink, Prismacolor colored pencil and Windsor & Newton watercolor on Arches watercolor paper.
The original A friend said these flowers look like breasts is for sale in the shop
And just a note on March 6th, 2009 [...]

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Welcome to my new home

The last step of pointing the dns of http://jessicadoyle.CA to JessicaDoyle.COM is almost complete…
I am in the process of unpacking and setting up. I found a wonderful premium Wordpress theme named Thesis created by wizard Chris Pearson that will allow me to grow, learn and progress all the while continuing to provide you with stimuli [...]

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I am moving

The researching and later, packing began in early November, hrmmm June 2008. You know how it gets when things become crowded and you can’t do what you need to do anymore in order to expand and grow.
You might notice things become a little wonky over the next few days as I migrate to self-hosting Wordpress [...]

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The Rust Chronicles

My friend Candice has a new blog up.

Immediately, you”ll be sucked into her journey and love affair with all things metal, rusted and shiny! Go and read her introductory post In the Beginning.
You can also follow her on Twitter and view her galleries on Flickr.
Cheers!

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The Ad was Stripped During the Last 48 Hours

Sadly, the rotating gallery of Gawker Artists was stripped from my blog’s sidebar as it was in violation of Wordpress.com TOS.

Sadly, the ad is not an ad.

Sadly, I will not be able to showcase that rotating exhibit of other artists work from Gawker Artists in this blog’s sidebar.

Sadly, the ad was displaying on my blog [...]

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Modish is hosting a HUGE Givaway!

I am entering the November Modish Draw – part one by using the Broadcast Method (described below) and you can to if you are a blogger.
The total prize is worth $778 USD!
You could win a gorgeous assortment of handmade goods from artisans and crafters worldwide. And if you don’t win simply visit their respective shops [...]

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Jessica Doyle is on Gawker!

Once upon a time I applied to become a Gawker Artist(s). And was approved for both an online gallery of art and also for displaying their rotating exhibit which encompasses all Gawker Artists in this blog’s sidebar (see below left). I submitted both the Sassy Sea Urchin and Sunflowering Times for their approval.
Today it went [...]

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Today is my Birthday

Is 35 middle age?
Many of the women in my family live well into their nineties. I will not be middle aged until I turn 45. How grand is that; I have another 10 years before the infamous mid-life crisis!

Until then, I will continue living, creating and enjoying life all the while smiling wearing these sunglasses [...]

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The Little List Life Update

Seriously ill last week with Acute Sinus infection.
Prescribed Amoxicillin; drilling pain behind right eye has ceased.
Working on a NEW exciting product
Product will be introduced into my shop next week… Stay Tuned
Featured on the Women of Mystery Blog
Went on first date with Mike
Went out on second date with Robert
Massive studio expansion underway! Before and After [...]

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Follow me

Yes, I am over there now.

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Secret #2 – Say, write, email or blog a thank you

These last few months are turning out to be some of the best and most memorable months for me in terms of art creation, exposure and hence gratitude. It’s so easy these days to become overwhelmed with emails, blog postings, comment moderation, facebook, flickr, features, etsy, galleries, friends, family, *dating and the responding to such. [...]

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The INCrowd Interview

Carolyn of nilochliann on Etsy who is a very active member of Indiana’s Etsy Street Team contacted me in July for their international interview series posted monthly to their blog.
The interview is live. Go and read it!
Thanks Carolyn for the opportunity to share my words with you.
Cheers!

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POST #500 and to Celebrate I’m Giving Away 3 Print Packs

Comment are now closed on this post. I will be drawing three names tonight and contacting the winners shortly thereafter. Thank you to everyone who entered and left such wonderful comments.
I made it to 500 posts! It all began here on March 5, 2006 as a way to recover from addiction and anxiety. I’ve come [...]

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Are you great at CSS for Wordpress?

What I want.

3 columns using the Tarski theme currently activated on this blog with either column on each side of the main posts
The ability to delete the custom header image if I want
The custom header image size increased to the width of the new design
Comments to appear immediately after the post rather than at the [...]

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Random Weird Tagging

Elephantine tagged me! Thank you.

Here are THE RULES:
Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
•Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
•Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
•Let them know they are tagged by leaving a [...]

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I’ve Aquired a DOTcom

I am now the proud owner of http://jessicadoyle.com.
Go ahead and click it. It’s fun.
Click,Click, CLICK!
Back in 2004 I registered the domain name of http://jessicadoyle.CA thinking it sounded and read more eloquently than jessicadoyle.COM. It also told what country I resided in. To own a DOTca one must reside in Canada. So, I didn’t blink [...]

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