ZeeBree Art

Rainbow Tie Dye Cupcakes

2011-05-11T06:50:00.000-07:00

Since summertime is just around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate to share this fun baking activity you can do with your kids. These are also great for themed birthday parties!

STEP 1: Pick any yellow cake batter box from your local supermarket and follow the directions on the box.

Step 2: Separate the batter into different bowls adding food coloring of your choice.

STEP 3: Now have the kids spoon different batter colors into the cupcake tray. Have them experiment with different color combination.

STEP 4: When all is complete, place in the oven and cook according to the directions on the box

STEP 5: Remove from oven and let cool

STEP 6: Once cooled, frost and decorate as desired, and enjoy!

STEP 7: Enjoy!! Everyone will enjoy seeing how he colors blend when you cut through them.

Oscar Car Wall Letters

2010-09-29T04:51:00.001-07:00

Wall Letters- Cars, originally uploaded by ZeeBree.

In my recent project of doing Wall Letters to match Pottery Barn's Oscar Car bedding, I spent extra time getting the colors exactly right! It really makes a difference to have the actual bedding mailed to you, which is why I photographed the pillowcase with the letters, so you can see my matchy matchy! :)

I hope baby Jack loves his primary colored letters!!!

Nautical Wall Letters

2010-08-04T05:54:00.001-07:00

pottery barn- nautical wall letters, originally uploaded by ZeeBree.

Seeing my finished nautical wall letters hanging on a nursery wall, is such a treat! Much thanks to Carter's mom for sharing this with me. Click here to see it up close .

Thanks for reading! :)

The Crayon Mustache

2010-08-02T04:46:00.001-07:00

Recycled crayon mustache, originally uploaded by ZeeBree.

Maybe its me, but there is something really funny about mustaches,and this version in crayons is no exception. These fun colored crayon disguises can be made in the colors of your choice and were featured on the front page of etsy.com a few short weeks ago!

Click here to get your own!

Jumbo Scented Cupcakes

2010-07-26T18:24:00.001-07:00

crayon cupcakes, originally uploaded by ZeeBree.

My cupcakes shapes have been so popular lately, that I decided to explore some larger more exciting options. This time, I am adding yummy scents including apple, orange and sugar cookie. Unless you have smell-a-vision, maybe you should try for yourself. Click HERE :)

Thanks for reading :)

Wall letters- Pottery Barn Baby Boats

2010-07-20T18:09:00.001-07:00

Nautical themes are very popular! Who would have thought? I just created these wall letters to match the sailboats, fish and ocean theme of the Pottery Barn Baby Boats Bedding.

Wall letters- Pottery Barn Baby Boats, originally uploaded by ZeeBree.

Who says that nautical themes have to just be blue and Red?

Nautical Wall letters-

2010-06-13T19:07:00.001-07:00

My newest Nautical themed wall letters comes from a mom that is using this Freeport baby bedding, pictured here, by Pottery Barn Kids. While the design elements were very similar to others I have painted in the past, the different colored boats, and sails gave me a little more to play with.

And here is the finished product!

Thank you to Baby B's mom, for selecting me out of the many talented artists you can have chosen to paint these wall letters. I hope Baby B loves them as much as I do! :)

As always, Thanks for Reading! :)

Soccer Themed Party

2010-06-12T17:21:00.001-07:00

Soccer Party Favors,, originally uploaded by ZeeBree.

Everyone is all about the World Cup these days. What a perfect time to show off my newest batch of soccer themed party favors! These personalized soccer paint tins come complete with their very own soccer ball crayon.

If you adore these party favors, I am confident you'll agree that this cake from Encore Cakes really completes the party. I would not be able to cut into this work of art. Located in Southborough, MA, please Click here to take a look at her website to view her many creations.

Happy Birthday Jake!! Thanks for reading! :)

Pottery Barn Chase Nautical Bedding

2010-05-13T06:06:00.001-07:00

Pottery Barn Chase Nautical Bedding, originally uploaded by ZeeBree.

I was contacted by a mom who purchased the Chase Bedding at Pottery Barn and wanted nautical themed wall letter. Her colors were strictly shades of blue and white.

Take a look how they came out! :)

Creative and Reuseable Baby Shower Gift Packaging

2010-04-18T08:27:00.001-07:00

originally uploaded by ZeeBree.

With all the recent wall letters I have done, I was finally given the opportunity put them in a package for a baby shower gift. I purchased a small basket at a local arts and craft store (never leave home without a coupon), and carefully selected a basket that matched the baby's room decor. One of the worst things you could do, is to pick a random basket that doesn't match the room. Picking the right basket is very important. If it won't be used by the recipient, you might as well stick them in a cheap gift bag!

I added a small letter that was decoupaged with the same Peter Rabbit book and tied it into the bow. This is a very quick and easy solution to gift packaging and most of all, almost everything is re-usable. :)

Thanks for Reading! :)

Peter Rabbit Wooden Wall letters

2010-04-13T08:11:00.000-07:00

A close friend of mine is expecting her first baby in a few weeks. What do you get the woman that has everything? Well, her nursery theme is Peter Rabbit, compete with the Pottery Barn Kids Peter Rabbit Nursery bedding. From the moment I saw her room, I knew exactly what I wanted to do for her baby shower.

I started off by finding a Peter Rabbit book on Ebay, that contained a lot of illustrations. While it hurt me to rip apart this book, it was put to good use, and as you can see it was for a great cause. :) I then decoupaged the pages to the letters, and applied coordinating paint to the edges to create a one-of-a-kind gift.

Would you believe me if I told you that I have never seen my wall letters actually hanging on a wall? :) Thank you to Riley's mom who sent me a picture of the finished product!

Thanks for reading!

Recycled Crayon Cupcakes

2010-03-26T06:25:00.001-07:00

Recycled Crayon cupcakes, originally uploaded by ZeeBree.

Who doesn't love cupcakes! :) I have started playing around with some new crayon designs and these are my favorite so far. Just like real cupcakes, they are made to order, and come with complimentary personalization.

Just let me know what your color choices are, for your fresh and deliciously colorful crayon cupcakes!

These are available at www.zeebree.etsy.com

Thanks for reading! :)

Nursery Wall letters- My latest projects

2010-03-21T15:38:00.000-07:00

I was contacted by a fellow MA resident whom stumbled upon this blog and contacted me paint wall letters for her 2 children, Joseph and Alana. We found a mutual meeting spot and she gave me a blanket from Alana's Penelope Nursery Bedding Set from Pottery Barn, and a sham from Joseph's JoJo Designs 9-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set - Come Sail Away Nautical. What a treat it was to have a visual I could refer to while I was mixing my colors.

The bedding set pictured, is the Penelope Nursery Set by Pottery Barn Kids

Here is the finished product! :)

This is the bedding set from JoJo DesignsBaby Bedding Set - Come Sail Away Nautical

Finished Wall Letters. :)

Thank you to J and A's mom, who trusted me with a new project that I have never done before. It was a pleasure working with you, and an honor for my art to be on your children's walls.

Thanks for reading. :)

Getting Clues from Baby registries- Nursery Decor- Wall letters

2010-03-13T11:41:00.000-08:00

I get very excited when I have a new project, especially when I am attempting to do something I haven't done before. The person that contacted me was looking for a creative baby shower gift for her friend; rather than the run-of-the mill baby registry selection. You know the feeling- you understand the purpose of those registries, but at the same time, feel torn that it has taken the fun out of buying a gift. Why not use the registry to gather clues about the baby room, colors, and interest. Mom choose this Bubbles Bedding set by Lambs & Ivy, with all the accessories. What a cute ocean theme! You guessed it, found on her registry! :)

I found out the color of the wall , and created MATTHEW's letters to match the decor. Now that's a gift! :)

Bundle it up in something that can useful to the mamma, like a wicker basket and you are good to go. This also goes with a similar bedding called Bubble Bedding Set by Kids Line at Kids R Us, and SoHo Designs Deep Sea Aquarium Baby Crib Nursery Bedding Set, 10 Piece.

Thanks for reading! See you soon! :)

Recycled Crayon Alphabet

2010-03-12T04:34:00.001-08:00

Recycled Crayon Alphabet, originally uploaded by ZeeBree.

Everyone is always looking for creative ways to teach their children how to learn their letters and ultimately read. Admit it, that classic ABC song has been in your head before, and is probably in your head .....right..... now. :) (sorry about that) Well, these recycled crayons are the perfect size for those little hands and even include a picture on the letters to help them remember.
A=Apple, B=Bird, C=Cat, etc.

I am a major lost fan, and this is the first name that came to mind. :) They are available online on my etsy store, and after only a few short days, I have had a lot of interest. Hopefully, you will be one of them!

Thanks for reading! :)

Recycled Crayon Lego Men

2010-03-11T04:15:00.001-08:00

Recycled Crayon Lego Men, originally uploaded by ZeeBree.

I have been working on some fun crayon desings lately. During research, I came across these adorable Lego Men that look so real when they are done! It really brings back memories of my childhood when these lego men were not easy to come by.. well, now you can have them all to yourself! :)

Purchase Crayon Lego Men By ZeeBree

Roses from a different perspective and still keeping the theme..

2010-03-01T20:36:00.000-08:00

For the holidays this year, I could not think of what to get the Aunt that has it all. I decided to create a one of a kind rose painting, because it is a common theme in her home. I've never painted flowers before, let alone roses, but thought it was worth a shot, and boy, was I pleasantly surprised. I used a few different cameras to shoot this.. mostly my cellular phones (thank you Blackberry and Samsung ), so you may notice a few color variations.. but I promise it looks like the last one! :)

Thanks for reading!! More to come soon! :)

Continued from my last post...

2010-02-11T06:21:00.000-08:00

Continuing the theme, this is an oldie but I still look at this everyday in my home. This abstract painting started off as a doodle on the back of a piece of junk mail.

Do you see what it says? (20% off anything in my etsy store for the first comment below with the correct answer)

Capturing the journey of your paintings

2010-02-08T16:18:00.000-08:00

Have you ever considered taking photos of your paintings as they begin to take shape and come alive? I don't recall when or why I started this, but I found it very facinating to take a moment each day and snap a photo of my progress. Once complete, I find myself flipping back and forth, and watching my paintings develop.

My plan for the next few posts, is to share the journey of my paintings with you. I hope you enjoy!

Finished Contemporary Tree Painting!

This tree painting is available for sale on Etsy!
(or contact me for your own version)

Wall decor for kids!

2010-02-03T04:08:00.000-08:00

Back to the topic of a room decor- This time, kids rooms! A mom contacted me for 9 inch Wall letters for her son's room, and requested that I match the bedding. (see picture below).

They key to matching anything is to pull the main colors that catch your eye right away. In this case, blue, green and red stood out to me. I created these letters to match Eli's room, and they were a hit!

More on home decor inspiration... come sail away!

2010-01-10T19:50:00.000-08:00

Continuing into the home decor topic, I was contacted by a mom who was looking for customized wall letters for her nursery. She sent me this picture of her nautical themed bedding to run with. JoJo Designs 9-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set - Come Sail Away Nautical

I recreated the boats, anchor and lighthouses in the comforter into the letters, and painted them on 9 inch wooden letters with acrylic paints. Why pay big bucks for something mass manufacured by retailers such as Pottery Barn, when you can opt for something handmade.

Looking for inspiration... its right in front of you..

2010-01-08T17:21:00.000-08:00

I often find that I struggle with the start of each project. As we speak, I have a blank canvas that was supposed to be my mom's Christmas gift, hanging in my living room waiting for that bright idea to motivate me. I have a vague idea of what I want to do, but the overwhelming possibilities of the design details can drive me crazy. When I find myself with "artists block", I personally look around me for inspiration.

I went shopping with a friend of my for accessories for her new apartment. I went with her because she was afraid of color...... very afraid. At the store, I found a pillow that captured my attention right away. The bright blues, greens and teals work together with the leaves and peacock style flowers, for a very contemporary and classic feel.

Here is the painting up close.

Final apartment shot, with my housewarming gift on the wall!

This is what happens when you are snowed in!

2010-01-03T08:11:00.000-08:00

Over 12 inches of snow for Boston. It feels like 3 degress with the wind chill. This former Floridian is staying inside to work on some projects. I got this idea from a co-worker who received a similar item as a gift. I thought her jewlery box could use some improvements, so I took a shot at it and am pretty pleased at the results.

This is a wooden jewery box painted in pink and white, adorned with painted flowers and rhinestones for some bling.

More projects to come! Enjoy!

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Tie Dye Onesie Paint tin

2009-12-29T19:58:00.001-08:00

Tie Dye Onesie Paint tin, originally uploaded by ZeeBree.

Just finished my latest project. Its a personalized paint tin with onesies and fun tie dyed items inside.

I just bought a light box on ebay and boy was it worth it. Almost embarrasing to show my pre-light box photos.

Check out my etsy store at www.zeebree.etsy.com