30% OFF Phyllis Harris Designs Children's Wall Murals!

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Autumn is a second Spring...

Sunflowers...

Just 5 days left! Phyllis Harris Designs could sure use your votes!!

Hi friends!!

Well, there is only 5 days left to vote for Phyllis Harris Designs. We are about 8000 votes behind the leader but in 2nd or 3rd place at this time.  We will not throw in the towel as we believe we still have a shot because WE believe in MIRACLES!  We would cherish your votes every day and hope to make it into the finals of the Martha Stewart 'American Made' contest.  You can vote 6 times each 24 hours.

Here's a recap for those who haven't heard of this contest...

Phyllis Harris Designs is in the running to be named the 2013 American Made Audience Choice Award Winner.

American Made is a movement founded by Martha Stewart that spotlights the maker, supports the local, and celebrates the handmade. It’s made up of people and communities who have turned their passion for quality craftsmanship and well-designed goods into a way of life.
 
The top 6 vote getters in each category move on to finals. To win the grand prize would mean $10,000 to support my business and a trip to New York for the annual American Made Talks and Workshops. Will you vote for me?

Just click here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/79433?=EML_AM_2013_CONFIRMATION

The winner is determined by the number of votes he or she gets and you can vote up to six times each day! So please come back and vote daily!

Thank you ALL so much for your wonderful support!

Blessings,
Phyllis

Did you know?

 

Did you know?

Every purchase of a heart-warming Phyllis Harris Designs illustration print is helping bring health, encouragement and hope to precious children battling serious illnesses.

One of Phyllis Harris Designs key missions is giving back to children through school visits and various charitable functions. We are now thrilled to be partnering with Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics by donating 5 percent of every illustration print sold from our website to this amazing children’s hospital.


To see more about my charity of choice I want to encourage you to watch this short but powerful video highlighting the dedicated, compassionate, world-class care of Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Thank you you all for your wonderful support for children and the arts!

Phyllis

 

Inspirational Wall Art

Phyllis Harris Designs and Martha Stewart! :)

 

Hi lovely friends!
 
I am hoping you all can do me a wonderful favor.

Phyllis Harris Designs is in the running to be named the 2013 American Made Audience Choice Award Winner.

American Made is a movement founded by Martha Stewart that spotlights the maker, supports the local, and celebrates the handmade. It’s made up of people and communities who have turned their passion for quality craftsmanship and well-designed goods into a way of life.

To win would mean $10,000 to support my business and a trip to New York for the annual American Made Talks and Workshops. Will you vote for me?

Just click here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/79433?=EML_AM_2013_CONFIRMATION

The winner is determined by the number of votes he or she gets and you can vote up to six times each day! So please come back and vote daily!

Thank you ALL so much for your wonderful support!

Blessings,
Phyllis

It's Cool To Build A School!

It's now available! Yay!

I did the cover art for this children's CD to raise money for the Moore Public School Foundation in Moore Oklahoma. The sales of this CD will help raise money for the things that the insurance doesn't cover in the wake of the devastating tornadoes that demolished the two elementary schools in Moore, Oklahoma in May, 2013.

Check it out! http://itscooltobuildaschool.com/abouttheproject.cfm

Dream Big

My favorite time of year...

As we begin to head into my favorite time of year with two of my favorite things, sunflowers and Monarch butterflies, I want to wish everyone a wonderful weekend!!

 

Goodbye Summer! Hello back to school!

Hello my lovely friends!

As summer winds down and we gear up for the back to school season I came up with some new art to help usher in the days that I used to dread and look forward to all at the same time. I definitely had mixed emotions as I loved being out of school to enjoy time off and I especially looked forward to sleeping in late!! At the same time, I was also eager to see my school mates again and get new schools supplies! There is still nothing quite like that smell of a brand new box of crayons!!

Here is my version of  I am not a morning person. These prints would make great wall art for young and old alike. Those little ones who wake up grumpy or for the older ones who have to get used to an 8 am class at college.

Everything in the shop is ON SALE for 20% OFF through August 21, 2001. Use special code: BACKTOSCHOOL20 at checkout.








Thank you all for your wonderful support and as always, I would be honored if you would share this newsletter or my shop with your friends and family.

Phyllis

P.S. Here is a peek at an illustration from a new book coming out on September 1, 2013. (I have added the saying for fun!)

Wishing you all a wonderful week!

Honoring a little angel...

Dear Friends,

Many of you may or may not know that along with my art prints, I also create designs for Unity Stamping Company. Recently, I was given the wonderful opportunity to create a stamp design in honor of a little girl named Jocelyn who was bravely battling cancer. Sweet angel Jocelyn,  recently joined the other angels in heaven so this is in memory of Jocelyn. {partial proceeds will be donated to the Isaac Foundation in her honor} CLICK HERE to see the stamp kit, "Too Beautiful for Earth".

Being offered for 50% off through July 29, 2013 along with all of my stamp designs.

Phyllis

from Unity's website...

New children's room wall art just added to my shop!

I created this piece awhile back but I finally decided to paint it. I sell both versions in my shop and as always all of my art prints are customizable! If you see one you like but it has the wrong hair color or want to add a personalized name or text, just let me know and I can most likely accomodate you!

Wishing you all a fabulous summer!

Phyllis Harris Designs needs your Vote!

Dear Friends,

Because of the amazing support of my wonderful friends and customers in voting for Phyllis Harris Designs, in last years ‘Red Tricycle’s’ Totally Awesome Award Contest, Phyllis Harris Designs won last year’s First Place Award in the ‘Wall Art and Room Accessory’ category.  Winning this award last year provided Phyllis Harris Designs with some wonderful opportunities.

Phyllis Harris Designs is a finalist again this year and we would so appreciate your vote this year’s contest.  It only takes a minute and one vote per email address.

THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for your vote and more importantly, your wonderful support of Phyllis Harris Designs!


Phyllis

P.S. Here is a brand new art print just listed in the shop! This little fairy is spreading  joy and hope wherever she goes. This print is 20% OFF for a limited time(expires 7/25/13)

Wonderful news to share...giving back.

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Hello Friends!

We have wonderful news to share today! We are thrilled to be partnering with Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics by donating 5 percent of every illustration print sold from our website to this amazing children’s hospital.

Every purchase of a heart-warming Phyllis Harris Designs illustration print is helping bring health, encouragement and hope to precious children battling serious illnesses.

As a lifetime Kansas City native, I have long admired the incredible passion and commitment of Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. The hospital is nationally recognized for delivering high-quality, compassionate pediatric care to children and their families.

One of Phyllis Harris Designs key missions is giving back to children in the Kansas City area through school visits and various charitable functions.

For those wanting to contribute directly to Children’s Mercy, you can donate by clicking on this link.

Thank you all for your wonderful support and as always, I would be honored if you would share this newsletter or my shop with your friends and family.


Phyllis

P.S. – I want to encourage you to watch this short but powerful video highlighting the dedicated, compassionate, world-class care of Children’s Mercy Hospital.



Phyllis Harris Designs – A proud supporter of Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics

What is your favorite Summer childhood memory?

Hello friends!

What are your favorite Summer childhood memories? I have so many that it is difficult to choose just one but one of my favorites was hearing the "Ding! Ding! Ding!" of the ice cream man's truck coming down the street in our neighborhood on a hot summer day. To celebrate that sweet memory I have created an art print commemorating that special time in my childhood as well as my own daughter's childhood. It's available for a limited time.

This print would be great in a kitchen, ice cream parlor or wherever you want to remember that special time! I hope it brings a smile to your face.

In my next newsletter I hope to be able to share some really exciting news so be sure to check back in, often! I have a really hard time keeping secrets so I may just give a few hints on my blog or facebook page so if you aren't a follower, you can follow Phyllis Harris Designs on...

Facebook
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Pinterest

Thank you all for your wonderful support and as always, I would be honored if you would share this newsletter or my shop with your friends and family.


Phyllis

Shhhh... Listen! Do you hear the sound of Summer?

Shhhh... Listen! Do you hear the sound of Summer?

I know it's not officially summer until June 21st here in the U.S. but since Memorial Day always marks the time when the swimming pools officially open, I am hereby stating "Let Summer Begin!"

To start out the Summer with a bang here is a BRAND NEW beach art print just recently added to the shop! It is available with or without text and if the colors need any customization just let me know by contacting me here. It's available in 3 sizes.

I LOVE the beach so much! This beach painting was originally created for a wonderful doctor at Yale-New Haven Hospital to be hung in her office. I am so excited that many of my art prints are going to hang in the children's ward of this wonderful hospital! Pictures to come, soon.

My hope is that my art will brighten the walls and bring a smile and joy to the children's hearts for many years to come.

Thank you all for your wonderful support and as always, I would be honored if you would share this newsletter or my shop with your friends and family.

Phyllis

 

At Phyllis Harris Designs - customizing and personalization are our specialty

This week I want to be sure that my customers know that at Phyllis Harris Designs - customizing and personalization are our specialty. We like to offer that one-of-a-kind gift or that personalization you need to make each art print fit with your specific needs. For example: Hair and clothing colors can be changed; or if you would like to add a name or a favorite quote or saying...just contact me and let me know you specific needs and I will most likely be able to accommodate. And remember, I offer several sizes in each print, as well.

Thank you all for your wonderful support and as always please feel free to share this with your friends and family.

Phyllis

Below are a few examples of customizations. 

Introducing...

Dear Friends,

First, let me congratulate the winner of last week's giveaway! Congratulations, Lisa! :)

Next, I would like to introduce my NEW store!  It has been in the works for awhile now and I am thrilled that it is finally open for business! Many of you know that I have an Etsy shop and I will continue to leave that store open for business as well to give you options to shop wherever you are comfortable.

And remember, making my art personal and one of a kind is my specialty! Most of my art is customizable so if you see a piece you love but it has the wrong hair color for your personal preference or possibly you would like to add a name or a special saying or a scripture or verse, please message me and most likely I can accommodate you.  Just ask...
Each illustration is printed with a giclée fine art printing process on archival museum quality paper and I offer several sizes, too.

I offer FREE SHIPPING on orders of $100 or more. Enter code FREESHIP100

Thank you all for your wonderful support and wishing you a blessed day!

Phyllis