This beard is for you

“This beard is for you”

This is my newest illustration just in time for Valentines day. A handsome gentleman with a bouquet in his luscious beard just for you.
He was created on 11X14″ recycled Bristol with graphite.

I captured my prograssion via Instagram (@april_alayne)

The fun part begins

slowly but surly

 Limited edition Giclee prints will be available soon. If you are interested in purchasing this print please feel free to give a “like”.

The print

Thank you so much for taking a look! More to come shortly.

Feel free to follow me and my work on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr

PRINTS AVAILABLE  HERE

Happy Birthday Always April!

Yesterday was my 1st Etsy shops 4th Birthday!
To celebrate I am having a giveaway.

Go to my FACEBOOK

Like and share to have a chance to win! That easy! 

Why should you enter? Because who doesn’t like free things? Start an instant collection! And even if my illustrations aren’t up your particular ally the HOLIDAYS are coming up and whats better then something a little original.  Over $60 worth of original art prints signed and dated

Those are some of the images you get to chose from.

Please feel free to join the contest! Leave a comment here there everywhere so I can get your name on the list.

I will be picking the winner by the end of the month.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

Lovely Little Lockets

I proud to introduce some of my new creations!

Lovely little lockets!

These little guys are so sweet and have prints of original artwork by yours truly!

Makes a perfect unique gift!

Available soon on AlwayApril.etsy.com!

I am more then happy to take requests and make a custom little locket for you or your loved one!

 My artwork shows more options of images but if you would like me to draw something or someone to make your necklace a little more personal send me a message! Id love to hear from you!

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The holidays are coming! are you ready?

I hope you’re having a wonderful night keep crafty!

Tis the season…

Howdy do!

Just coming through to tell you fine folk that October is FULL of awesome shows of the crafting persuasion!

I have been working on a mess of NEW items and I will be blogging it up  to let you see what I am up to!

Here is a little sneak peek of one!

 I am prepping for the  faaaaabulous and final Ballston A&C Market this Saturday at Welburn Square!

Right next to the Ballston Metro!

This weekend is going to be perfect for strolling outside and looking at the 34 talented artists!

So please come by and say hi! We would love to see you!

Have a great night everyone!

Fall Freebies

Happy Almost Fall!!

I am so excited for turning leaves, pumpkin cookies, scarves and boots and always… Halloween.

To celebrate this changing of season I will be having a promotional giveaway!!

I have brought together a great new(ish) vintage shop that I am proud of! Thread Over Heels! and to unite new with old the next 3 dress sales on TOH will receive a FREE pendant necklace from April Alayne.

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So hop on over to my AlwaysApril.etsy.com and favorite (the little heart) your Necklace of choice!

During checkout on Thread Over Heels Send me a message with your pendant of choice!!

 Extra Love?

• Post this blog to your Facebook!
• “like”  Always April on Facebook and leave a comment on the fan page to let me know!
• Follow me on Twitter and leave a separate comment on this post telling me you’ve done so.
• Tweet about the giveaway including the following: “ @TOH is GIVING AWAY a Pendant”  – then leave a separate comment on this post letting me know.
• Orders on TOH must be over $55 Shipping not included

Have a wonderful day pretty people!