This was such an emotional project for me. I'm sure I've shared this tradition with you before. It is something that was started by my grandmother when I was young. Every Thanksgiving, she would hang up a santa curtain that she'd painted. We kids were always excited to see it go up because it meant… Continue reading Sharing The Tradition
Category: Being Creative
Oversized Wooden Ornaments
The last of my Christmas decorating projects is finally done! My hands cramped like crazy after hours of trying to grip a 4 inch ball without touching any of the wet paint and I discovered that my perfectly steady hands really aren't so steady anymore. It was all worth it, though. I love these so… Continue reading Oversized Wooden Ornaments
The Ever Growing Project List
I really though that completing the last 3 holiday projects would give me time to breathe and relax before I started tackling other things. I thought wrong. While I was working on the snowmen stocking holders, I had an idea that splintered off from those designs to something else. I figured that since I already… Continue reading The Ever Growing Project List
Holiday Project #3: Snowman Stocking Holders
And done!! I kind of can't believe I got these done it time, but I did. With a couple of days to spare, which I desperately needed because I have way too many other things to do over the next few days. I only managed that because I've spent the last several days doing nothing… Continue reading Holiday Project #3: Snowman Stocking Holders
Holiday Project #3: Stocking Holders In Progress
Probably one of the hardest parts of building my stocking holders is finished. I had to figure out a way to cut "sides" into wood spheres to give the balls flat sides for the top and bottom. Let me tell you, that required some major creativity and patience. And I wasn't entirely precise, because that… Continue reading Holiday Project #3: Stocking Holders In Progress
Holiday Project #2: Stockings
And project #2 on my holiday project list is done! I had really wanted these to be a bit "more" than what they ended up. When I say "more" I mean that I was imagining that they'd have some really cool embellishments added that I could do just a little differently on each to personalize… Continue reading Holiday Project #2: Stockings
1st Project Done: Santa Hats
I got the first item on my holiday project to do list finished! There were quite a few trial and error tests I had to run on scrap fabric before I could get my final design worked out. I wanted these to be a good quality that would last a long time, so I decided… Continue reading 1st Project Done: Santa Hats
A Stay Puft Halloween
I finally get to post it! This is the costume I made for BG to wear to ballet this week! It is a tradition at the studio for all the ballet assistants to wear coordinating costumes the week of Halloween. They are supposed to be simple, usually just a dressed up tutu and maybe something… Continue reading A Stay Puft Halloween
Newest Project List
I can't decide if I need my brain to shut up for a while or not. On the one side, I've had so many ideas of things to work on it's not even funny. I'm exhausted just looking at the potential project list. On the other, this latest burst of inspiration is pretty exciting. Normally,… Continue reading Newest Project List
The Thing About Color
Doing the color series had been a lot of fun. It has been a challenge at times, but still fun. I want to do a few more, slightly different parts, but I wanted to dig in a little and share how my artist brain works when it comes to color. If I were to guess,… Continue reading The Thing About Color
Birthday #2 for An Unexpected Turn
Today is the 2nd anniversary of me clicking that publish button for An Unexpected Turn. I cannot believe it has been two years. I STILL cannot believe I actually wrote a book. You'd think that after two years, it would have finally sunk in and settled into a solid fact in my head, but it… Continue reading Birthday #2 for An Unexpected Turn
Remembering And Getting That Creative Itch
This popped up in my "memories" on FB this morning. Of all the pieces I've done over the years, this is one of my all time favorites. Seeing it today made me really anxious to get my room done so I can get back to my jewelry bench again. It has been too long. One… Continue reading Remembering And Getting That Creative Itch
Cake Theme: Animal Crossing
Cake is DONE! And I'm so tired, I could hardly be bothered to get decent photos. I had a few issues, mainly that the icing I used, my caramel cream cheese, is one I've never tried to use in decorating. Spoiler, it really isn't great because it is way too soft. Because of that, the… Continue reading Cake Theme: Animal Crossing
Just A TINY Bit Evil…
After getting all those designs up, I couldn't resist doing a slightly evil version of the gingerbread man. I just couldn't help myself!
Christmas Goodies Collection On Redbubble
I've been playing again. And having way too much fun with it. I've designed a few new prints for Redbubble, this time with a Christmas goodies theme. There are 4 different background colors for the same pattern of Christmas trees, snowmen, santa and gingerbread men. Part of the fun of these is that I also… Continue reading Christmas Goodies Collection On Redbubble
Snowman On A Starry Winter Night: On Redbubble
I again didn't have the energy to do much of anything yesterday, but I did feel up to playing a bit and this was the result. As with most of these, I have this up on Redbubble if anyone is interested. I'm apparently ready for the holidays! Snowman On A Starry Winter Night
New Fitted Mask Style On Redbubble
I've been waiting for these to officially launch! It looks like they are now finally available. I like the fitted design so much better than the flat as that is my preferred mask style, so when I saw they were going to be making these, I just got giddy. These are adjustable, three layers of… Continue reading New Fitted Mask Style On Redbubble
Craft Room Project: First Router Attempt
While this so isn't perfect, it absolutely blew apart my expectations for my first ever attempt at using not just a router, but bits that are apparently on the finicky side to use. I'm actually really happy with this little mess! (Sorry for the less than stellar photos, I just nabbed them quickly with my… Continue reading Craft Room Project: First Router Attempt
Soft Pink
I loved this one so much, I had to add this one to my Redbubble store. It is so pretty! As always, I'm game for design or image requests if you are looking for something in particular. Just drop me a note through my contact page!
Halloween Ghosts And Jack O’Lanterns on Redbubble
I have a couple of new designs done for Halloween masks out on my Redbubble shop. The only difference is that I liked these designs for more than just the masks, so there all kinds of fun goodies to choose from. Like travel mugs and aprons. Ghosts Travel MugJack O'Lanterns Apron As always, I'm game… Continue reading Halloween Ghosts And Jack O’Lanterns on Redbubble
Contractor Search: First Bid – Sticker Shock
I have gotten my first rough estimate to finish my craft room space and... I'm kind of speechless. Hubby and I did our research, so we had a kind of broad price range to expect this project to come in around, or at least a close ballpark figure. Remember, I'm supposed to be doing a… Continue reading Contractor Search: First Bid – Sticker Shock
TJ Fox: Sharing the Experience 