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!
**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 »
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 »
I have an art show (just me!) for the month of July at the Bethlehem Public Library. I applied for a spot over a year and a half ago, the waiting list is so long. So now I am working on and finishing up work that I want for that, like these pieces: This one … Continue reading »
Now that we saw my Mom for her Mother’s Day and birthday celebrations, I can share with you what the Wee One and I made for her. I made her this art tote, with great pockets in the front for keeping supplies handy, plus a big pocket for sketch books, etc. The Wee One and … Continue reading »
Hi! Welcome to the “It’s for the Birds” blog hop. Thanks to Mary and Madame Samm for organizing the hop! If you are new to my blog, I hope you will check out some of my other posts and tutorials. If you like what you find, you might want to subscribe to my blog to … Continue reading »
“Mommy, how high can ladybugs fly?” Don’t you love kid questions? The Wee One asked me this when we were driving home the other day, and it spurred a wonderful conversation. In honor of my little sweetie who is the reason I am celebrating my fourth Mother’s Day today, here is a free pattern for … Continue reading »
Here are some recent creations that have been keeping me busy. This big grey cat (whom I have named Edgar) has beanies in his bottom third so he stands up nice and tall, all by himself. He is over a foot tall. I kind of love him– a lot. His forlorn expression makes me think … Continue reading »
Last night when I should have been falling asleep, my brain was racing. It was a combination of things– projects I am working on, issues with the Wee One (the subject of its own blog post), design projects for clients, not enough time to meaningfully connect with the Wee One and family in general, recipes … Continue reading »
