I have a couple posts set for you, but I have to interrupt my scheduled posts to share what happened yesterday. The sky got dark, the winds got intense, there was thunder and lightning, and then there was a tree in our house. The giant tree from our backyard fell down and crushed the back … Continue reading »
I’ve missed you and my blog! This last week has been crazy. I finished up two websites, business cards for another client, and some other print materials for a different client; working on art for the rapidly approaching art show I am doing whenever I can snag a moment; and trying to have fun with … Continue reading »
Still so much to do!
Here is a fun and lovely project to make with kids, a 3-D butterfly sculpture! The Wee One had a blast with this, it is super quick and easy, and the end product is very sweet. Start by gathering your supplies: pipe cleaners (2) spool 3 fake butterflies with wire fabric scraps glue scissors pencil … Continue reading »
Mom-Artist, Artist-Mom. The order doesn’t really matter as both are about creation and both are integral to my identity. And each enhances the other. I feel like I didn’t come into my own as an artist until I had my son. The act of growing another human being inside of me and then pushing him … Continue reading »
I am almost done with my quilted mat for the mat sew-along… just a little behind schedule, I know. I have been very busy with work and getting ready for my July art show, so my quilting has sadly taken a backseat to other things. So far I have the binding sewn to one side … Continue reading »
**Update: Oh my gosh. I missed the deadline again because I am in the US and they are in Australia. By one day. Oh argh! And big sigh.** Last year I found out about the Umbrella Prints Trimming Competition too late to enter. Bummer. So this year I made sure to pay attention to the call … Continue reading »
It is 90 degrees and humid here. Can I say ugh? If it was 70 all summer long, that would be so good with me. The only good thing about this heat is that it makes me want to make summery desserts, like this Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cake. It truly is easy, especially if you … Continue reading »
For my birthday, one of my sisters and her husband gave me a gift certificate to Nicole’s Classes so I could take a fun design class. I picked Ornaments & Embellishments, and I have not been disappointed! I have learned many great techniques for making flowers, snowflakes, specialty brushes, and frames in Illustrator (my go-to … Continue reading »
Remember the redwork embroidery swap I did a few weeks ago? I received mine in the mail, and it is wonderful! It was sender’s choice, meaning the person sending could pick anything they wanted to sew, but in this case, it is like she knew me perfectly. She stitched me… a cat clock! Isn’t it … Continue reading »
