Wow

Wow, I am climbing out of a whirlwind of activity - the book release, setting up my Etsy shop, new fabrics coming out any day, finishing a book for Oxford University Press and working on multiple new projects at once. I am taking a deep breath.... and going on a much needed vacation. Check back in a couple of weeks for a fun new giveaway announcement.

Seven Impossible Things Interview

If you are a lover of "all things children's books", then you probably know about this blog (and if you don't know you should so run right over and check it out). I am honored and delighted to be featured on it today.

Updated Shop

Finally, I updated my shop. I am selling limited edition illustrations from my books and open edition prints of some of my other artwork. Check it out here.

Blue Birds and Sleeping Cows

Scanning some art work and posting on my other blog today.

Winner

The winner (randomly chosen) of the "Splish Splash" give away is Hannah (And the Bear Came Too). Congratulations! Thanks to everyone who entered. I wish I had a copy for all of you.

I put a link on the post with online shops that are carrying the book, just scroll to the bottom of the post. (A little shameless marketing here, I apologize.) But in my defense, it is a sweet little book and it isn't that expensive :)). If you do wind up purchasing it, shoot me an email, feedback is always welcome and I love to hear from you. 

Join The Fun

Ryan Walsh from I'm Just A Guy Who Quilts is giving away four packages of fat quarters of Animal Party Too. You can enter here and read a short interview about my design process.

Surprise Wednesday

I had a crazy day yesterday full of surprises! I went to my PO Box which is in a Hallmark gift shop and saw these adorable fabric animal purses and then noticed this horse was made out of On A Whim 2 flowers and stripes.

Then when I got home I found a surprise package from Highlights with this inside -

A platinum plate award for best illustration for a mini-book in 2010. Yay! I love surprises.

Splish Splash Give Away

I am giving away a copy of my new book, "Splish Splash", published by Little Simon. I have only one request - that when you enter this contest you share the link, tweet, blog, facebook, or mention to a friend. What else do you need to enter? Just leave me a comment about who you will be giving the book to or reading the book with! That is all you have to do.

What do you get? This is a board book filled with interactive elements that create the sounds you might hear along a river bank. Chock full of fun animals - a great book for pre-schoolers and a great baby gift.

I will announce the winner on March 21. Thanks in advance and good luck!!

Not interested in a giveaway? Want to buy the book now? Here are a few online stores that are carrying it.

Simon and Schuster

Amazon

Powell's

Borders

Amazon UK

(for more stores globally click here and scroll to the bottom of the page)

More Cuteness!

This just made my day, posted in my Amy Schimler Fabrics Show and Tell flickr group. Someone is stylin' for the Easter Bunny.

Warning - this may be too cute for your eyes

Designed and sewn by the very lovely and talented Mary Abreu, the author of this book and hopefully the author of more great books to follow. I am so glad she lives in the ATL and I hope we get to collaborate on some more projects! I just love how she used the fabrics from Animal Party Too (about to ship out any day). Click on photos to zoom in.

dress

plus bloomers

equals...

Splish Splash!

I just received a package with a couple of copies of "Splish Splash", my new board book with Little Simon.

This is the illustration I did for the back cover of the book. If you get the book and like it - please, please review the book here. I am waiting for my other copies so I can host a give away, so stay posted. If you do order the book I hope you enjoy it!!