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I've moved my illustration blog to my new illustration portfolio.

Portfolio: www.AndyBauerStudio.com
Blog: www.AndyBauerStudio.com/news_blog

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The Art of the Fruit Cake

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y partner really like the Santa Claus illustration I did for "The Fruitcake Song" animation so we used it for our resort's 2011 Christmas card.

He also made ornaments to sell in our gift shop.

I also made a canvas print out of all of the art from that piece.

"The Fruitcake Song" by Mannheim Steamroller

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y parent's asked me to illustrate & animate their 2011 Christmas eCard. In order to come up with a concept, I started listening to some Christmas music. Out of several options, I finally decided on "The Fruitcake Song" by Mannheim Steamroller. It was upbeat and I could really visualize some whimsical, Dr. Seuss inspired, classic artwork. Now, their actual eCard read, "Merry Christmas from Jim & Ginny" but, for my portfolio version, I changed it to read the song title and artist.

Snowman Holiday eCard

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was commissioned to do a holiday eCard for Virtual Marketing Partners for the 2011 season. They provided me with the concept and audio. I provided them with a storyboard including character designs. I inked, colored and animated this piece in Adobe Flash.



This is my storyboard that I created into an animatic.

Saint Leo University - Christmas 2011 eCard

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was commissioned by Saint Leo University to illustrate and animate their 2011 Christmas eCard. They provided me with the concept along with their student choir singing their version of "Carol of the Bells".



Here are a few of my favorite stills from the animation.

Freebie Friday! 07/01/2011

Hi Friends!

I have an opportunity for more freebies for you. Keep reading! This week's freebie is my "Rainbow Cloud" illustration. You'll get FOUR version! The Print & Cut version (a.k.a. clip art), the Digi-Stamp version (a.k.a. coloring page), the Cuttable SVG version (a.k.a. paper piecing), and the Digi-Patch version. What's the difference? Well, there is more helpful info below.

The file above has layers that look like this image below.

I don't have an animation for the cuttable this week. Visit my YouTube page to see past "How To" animations regarding paper piecing with Cuttables!

When you download the "Rainbow Cloud" files they will be accompanied by a "Read Me" text file with all of the copyright information. In short, please don't share and please credit me, Andy Bauer at The Digi Street, with a link back to my shop or my blog.

To get this freebie, sign up for the The Digi Street Newsletter here and you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to download the files.

Perhaps you already signed up for the newsletter and you are on the list, then check your email. The newsletter was sent right before this blog post. If you didn’t get an email, when you signed up for the newsletter, you may have typed your email address wrong. (It happens more than you think.) Simply sign-up again or email me.


Want more freebies? Tell me what to draw!

I'm looking for some suggestions as to what to draw next. I'd love to hear from you about things you'd like to see. For example, Christine asked me to create salon items. What would you like? Simply email your suggestions at my email listed above. If I use your suggestion, I will make it available in my shop, but you'll get them emailed to you for FREE!

Helpful Info:
What is a Print & Cut?
What is a Digi-Stamp?
What is a Cuttable SVG?
What is a Digi-Patch?

Looking for the easiest cutting machine software? I’m an affiliate for Make-The-Cut! Works with the eCraft, USCutters, Black Cat, Gazelle and more!

Happy Crafting!



Andy Bauer

Freebie Friday! 06/24/2011

Hi Friends!

This week's freebie is this cantankerous little tike. I named her Bitty Betty. She looks like she's just not yet ready to behave, doesn't she? You'll get the Print & Cut version, the Digi-Stamp version, and the Cuttable SVG version. What's the difference? Well, there is more helpful info below.

If you use the cuttable SVG file for paper piecing, here is a short :45 second musical animation demonstrating the piecing process. Watch it here!

BRAND NEW ART!

Clean Companions (Digi Stamp Version Below)

Click Here!

Clean Companions (Print & Cut Version Below)

Click Here!

When you download these files they will be accompanied by a “Read Me” text file with all of the copyright information. In short, please don’t share and please credit me, Andy Bauer at The Digi Street, with a link back to my shop or my blog.

To get this freebie, sign up for the The Digi Street Newsletter here and you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to download the files.

Perhaps you already signed up for the newsletter and you are on the list, then check your email. The newsletter was sent right before this blog post. If you didn’t get an email, when you signed up for the newsletter, you may have typed your email address wrong. (It happens more than you think.) Simply sign-up again or email me.


Helpful Info:
What is a Print & Cut?
What is a Digi-Stamp?
What is a Cuttable SVG?
What is a Digi-Patch?

Looking for the easiest cutting machine software? I’m an affiliate for Make-The-Cut! Works with the eCraft, USCutters, Black Cat, Gazelle and more!

Happy Crafting!



Andy Bauer

Freebie Friday! 06/18/2011

Having just returned from Florida, today is "Freebie Saturday"! I had a fantastic visit. The wedding was beautiful and we had gorgeous weather the whole time. Here I am with some of my family posing with last week's freebie, the Lime Martini. (Did you miss it? Click the link to take you to the shop!)

I hope you had some fun with it yourself. Did you create anything? Ana from Scraphappy Ana Creations made this adorable card! Click the link to visit her blog!

This week's freebie is a pair of kissable lips! You'll get the Print & Cut version, the Digi-Stamp version, and the Cuttable SVG version.

PLUS... this week you'll also receive the Digi-Patch version! "Digi-Patches" are digital designs that look just like embroidered patches similar to the patches (or badges) you'd see on Girl/Boy Scout uniforms and trendy cool jeans. Now you can make your scrapbooks "cool and trendy" too! Whether your scapbooking is digital or hybrid, these digi-patches will look great on your pages! They download as high resolution PNG files with transparent backgrounds.

Here is a close-up of the artwork so you can see the realistic details!

If you use the cuttable SVG file for paper piecing, here is a short :26 second musical animation demonstrating the piecing process. Watch it here!



When you download these files they will be accompanied by a "Read Me" text file with all of the copyright information. In short, please don't share and please credit me, Andy Bauer at The Digi Street, with a link back to my shop or my blog.

To get this freebie, sign up for the The Digi Street Newsletter here and you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to download the files.

Perhaps you already signed up for the newsletter and you are on the list, then check your email. The newsletter was sent right before this blog post. If you didn’t get an email, when you signed up for the newsletter, you may have typed your email address wrong. (It happens more than you think.) Simply sign-up again or email me.


Helpful Info:
What is a Print & Cut?
What is a Digi-Stamp?
What is a Cuttable SVG?
What is a Digi-Patch?

Looking for the easiest cutting machine software? I'm an affiliate for Make-The-Cut! Works with the eCraft, USCutters, Black Cat, Gazelle and more!

Happy Crafting!
Andy Bauer

Freebie Friday! 06/10/2011

Hi Friends!

This week's freebie is early because I'm heading to Florida tomorrow for my cousin's wedding. I'm so excited for my vacation that I decided to offer this summer-time thirst quencher (and mind eraser), the Lime Martini! This week you'll get all three versions! The Cuttable SVG file for cutting & paper piecing, the Digi-Stamp file for coloring, and the Print & Cut file for the quick crafting project. I hope you'll use it and show me what you create!

Digi-Stamp File (Above)

Print & Cut File (Above)

Cuttable SVG File (Above)

If you use the cuttable SVG file for paper piecing, here is a short :40 second musical animation demonstrating the piecing process. Watch it here!



When you download this file it will be accompanied by a “Read Me” text file with all of the copyright information. In short, please don’t share and please credit me, Andy Bauer at The Digi Street, with a link back to my shop or my blog.

To get this freebie, sign up for the The Digi Street Newsletter here and you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to download the files.

Perhaps you already signed up for the newsletter and you are on the list, then check your email. The newsletter was sent right before this blog post. If you didn’t get an email, when you signed up for the newsletter, you may have typed your email address wrong. (It happens more than you think.) Simply sign-up again or email me.


Okay beach... here I come!

Happy Crafting!
Andy Bauer

Sharing the Love!

These fantastic cards were made using my "Foxy Feline" digi stamp, available here. Thank you to all for allowing me to share your creations on my blog!

This card was made by Jacq!

This card was made by Christi at "Christi's Creations"!

This card was made by Sharon!

These paper crafts were made using my "Elephant" cuttable SVG, available here.

"Cuttable SVGs" are SVG files layered specifically for use in cutting machine software to cut the illustration's shapes out of paper. Then, by layering the shapes, you add dimension to your paper crafts.

This card was made by Andy at Make-The-Cut!

This paper piecing was made by Christy at "Every Day Little Things"!

This water bottle was made by Maxine at "Maxine's Madness"!

Happy Crafting!
Andy