Bumblebat

10/05/2024

OK! BEGIN AGAIN! I'm determined to get back to my own creations and writing... I must stop waiting for stuff to heal. Just do it. (Dang this is hard.) I could use some encouragement - maybe sign up for my blog? https://www.teddybear-n-geekygirl.com/daily-comics-the-rest-of-august-a-few-september/

08/28/2024

And a 20% off Labor Day Sale in my Etsy Shop, BUMBLEBAT, too! This is the perfect chance to get my Zentangle books, tarot cards, enamel pins, stickers, mugs - and PDFs too!
Now until Sept. 2.
https://bumblebat.etsy.com

08/28/2024

Labor Day Sale in The Clutter Gallery (Art and craft books)on Etsy! 20% off all purchases through Sept. 2. https://cluttergallery.etsy.com

04/15/2024

Started listing some more items on eBay to raise some money for Elsa Bear's training. Take a look!

See pictures for more details.Includes Lord Kass, Sword, Shield and Drackonack creature.

04/05/2024

And who knows what tomorrow will bring?

03/23/2024

www.teddybear-n-geekygirl.com/tarot-for-cats/

Let's set the scene... my 26 year old, neurodivergent son Alex, who works in the Physics Lab at Harvard... and shares an apartment with a few other 20-somethings and a... cranky cat, Nigel. Got it? OK. So my son sent me this text: We just drew faux tarot and also

01/01/2024

It’s really nice to be home again. We crashed on the couch watching Task Masters New Years episode, ate sushi, and snuggled the neglected pets.

Actually, they were both spoiled by their respective caregivers. ❤️

Now we watch About Time… if we can stay awake…

Happy New Years!

12/20/2023

I still have a bunch of the Stuffed Mugs available! They’re stuffed with a mix of tea, cocoa, biscotti, honey sticks, fidget toys, stickers…
The ceramic mugs are also available, unstuffed, for $15 each. Message me if you want any as holiday gifts!

If you are in the Concord area, you can also grab the mugs at the WinterFox Art Market & Workshops . Look for them at Jo Grubman’s booth. Stickers, too!

12/16/2023

Saturday, December 16th - you can find my Stuffed Mugs, Blue Roo books, Stickers, and pins at Marie Paul Gervacio’s booth at the WinterFox Art Market & Workshops - in the former CVS building on Main Street in Concord. Yeah! Go buy them (please) so my dog can go to school. Also, because they make awesome gifts and are stuffed with fun things like tea, cocoa, honey sticks, biscotti, fidget toys… stuff. 😁

12/13/2023

I have quite a few Stuffed Mugs left from my Open Studios and I’d love to find a shop to sell them for Christmas or if individuals would like to buy some...
They feature my artwork and have a variety of fun items in them - including cocoa, tea, honey sticks, biscotti, my stickers, tiny toys, fidget toys… I took a few photos with examples of the goodies inside.
The mugs include: Neurodivergent travel mugs, Insomnia, two Blue Roo designs, three Faux Tarot mugs. Anyone?

12/07/2023

www.teddybear-n-geekygirl.com/open-studio-2/

Since I had everything set up, I thought I'd give it another shot this weekend. With fewer competing events, I hope to see more folks. I can't believe I was able to turn the... mess... back into a studio shop! A loooong time ago, I built this space to be

12/04/2023

OK! Let's do this again!!
OPEN STUDIO this Saturday, Dec. 9th, from 10-2pm
and a Book Party for my new kids' book - BLUE ROO - from 12-1!

12/02/2023

Still lots of great gifts (and snacks!) - come on by.

Open Studio at 57 Kearsarge Mtn. Road, Warner

11/27/2023

Cyber Monday Sale on my Etsy shop - Bumblebat - https://www.etsy.com/shop/bumblebat - 20 % off all items when you buy two or more.
Etsy is also offering an extra $5 coupon off with the code CYBER5 today only.
I've got great gifts for your family and friends - including my new kids' book, BLUE ROO! And get your Tangle Cards, Geeky Girl Oracle, Faux Tarot, PDFs and comics too.

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11/27/2023

Cyber Monday sale at Bumblebat.com - 20% off all items when you buy 2 or more. The Faux Tarot, Geeky Girl Oracle, Tangle cards, comics, PDFs, and even my new kids book - Blue Roo! (With stickers!!)

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11/24/2023

Happy Creative Friday!
Today is a great day to do something creative with your family - if you are still speaking - or on your own, if you need some alone time.
If you MUST shop today, go to an art show,( WinterFox Art Market & Workshops!)
Remember to support small businesses (20% off at my www.Bumblebat.com shop).
If you need some creative inspiration, subscribe to my TeddyBear & GeekyGirl site: www.teddybear-n-geekygirl.com/creative-friday/ and download "The Bauble Tree".
If you are a Scrooge and don't want to pay for a subscription, you can sign up for the TeddyBear site, for free, on my website: sandybartholomew.com
And be sure to add my OPEN STUDIO on Dec. 2nd to your very full calendar! It will be worth it!!

Finding the Funny in Life - Art and Words from a Neurodivergent Artist and her Tribe of Inner Demons

11/13/2023

I thought I would make a video to show you my new book, BLUE ROO. In my mind, it would look very professional... but that's not Reality.

When you are reading the book to your little people - you will most likely be holding it with one hand while the cat and dog make weird noises and demand your attention.

So I hope these videos help you envision what it will really be like to read BLUE ROO! (Elsa Bear and Minou, not included).

You can buy the book with or without stickers, and two very cute mugs - in my Etsy shop: BUMBLEBAT. https://www.etsy.com/shop/bumblebat?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=46128250

And from Black Friday til Cyber Monday, you can get 20% off!

11/05/2023

I have a new kid's comic/book out! Please back the Kickstarter and share it with other parents, teachers, therapists, librarians, booksellers, etc. (Thank you!) http://kck.st/46Wd8fI

A review from a fellow artist, Ty Meier, who has seen the actual book: "...Sandy Bartholomew, an excellent illustrator in Warner, a member of TVAS and a regular at my Artist Circle has just released, on Kickstarter, this wonderful children's book that intelligently takes on OCD and Neurodivergence. It's thoughtful and expert, and there are stickers and stuff too. Check it out!"

10/06/2023

All my products inspired by Inktober or other drawing challenges, are ON SALE for the month of October! Click the "ON SALE" category below to see everything. Happy Shopping!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/bumblebat?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=1

07/22/2023

yART SALE today! So much good stuff! Please come and get it!!!

Corner of Kearsarge Mtn Rd and Kirtland St in Warner.

In the Barn and in the Studio - I’ll keep the AC on for you!!

And - although this is a fundraiser - yART SALE for Elsa Bear's Service Dog Training - she is NOT here today.

06/03/2023

Making a huge mess in my studios! Piles of supplies everywhere! Mark your calendar for next weekend - I really need to sell this stuff! Plus - you can meet Elsa Bear! Free snuggles with purchase.

03/17/2023

I've created a second Etsy shop - Clutter Gallery - to start clearing out my studio. I started with books - still so many to get listed in the shop, but there are a lot of good ones in there! Some are out of print or hard to find. I will continue to add books all week, so remember to check back often.

After the books are listed, I'll start adding art supplies and artworks.

I'm offering 25% off your purchase using the code "MARCH" at checkout!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClutterGallery?coupon=MARCH

12/09/2022

Welcome to the final day of the Geeky Girl Oracle Deck Kickstarter Campaign!
If you have been waiting for the last minute -- it's almost here. Go ahead and reserve your pack of cards - or just kick in some money if you find yourself feeling generous this time of year (LOL).

As I mentioned in the description for the projects, any extra funds go towards the next project - (what I hope to work on this winter!) - "We Will Never Leave U" the graphic novel about my Inner Demons.

This campaign has successfully funded the printing of the Geeky Girl Oracle, now, can we get it over $5,000 in 24 hours? If we can... there will be extra goodies for everyone - based on their backer level - including TATTOOS (removable!), stickers, and prints. OOOOoooo!
-Sandy (Geeky Girl)

PS - If you can't back it now, you can still help by sharing the project link on social media! Thanks!!

A Neurodivergent Pack of Art Cards for Pondering and Journaling

07/21/2022

Have you taken your "Wild Thing(s)" to see the new Gallery 6 show? Artist Sandy Steen Bartholomew took a year and drew one toy from her collection almost every day! We have many of those drawings on display through October.

Walking through Gallery 6 right now is an engaging trip down memory lane for grown-ups, an interactive 'I Spy' experience for littles, and an enjoyable viewing experience for anyone!

What was your favorite toy as a child? Chances are Sandy has drawn it and it just may be in our gallery!

More information on the gallery and the show can be found here: https://childrens-museum.org/exhibits/exhibits/gallery-6

06/30/2022

If you can't make it to the actual show, you can pretend you were there by watching this video!
(Be sure to turn on the sound before it starts).

by Sandy Steen Bartholomew