Day One.
Today I decided that I needed a blog. Somewhere to share my creations and ideas. To pound out my thoughts and, if nothing else, a place to call "my own" in the internet world. So here I am, "blogging"...
View ArticlePhoto Editing
I love taking photos. The thrill of capturing a moment in time is like catching fireflies for me: you must be quick and careful and contemplate your strategy before you take your shot. Unfortunately,...
View ArticleDrawing: part 1
Drawing is one of my favorite past times. Occasionally I get a commission here and there and I always enjoy the challenge of making a drawing look just like the picture it's supposed to. Art is a very...
View ArticleFeatured Post
Today is an exciting day for me. Something I made was featured on Sew a Straight Line by Sabra. If you have never visited her blog, it is a must see. She has such creative ideas and easy tutorials to...
View ArticleDrawing: Part 2 - Finishing a drawing
Finishing a drawing is the best part of the process. You get to watch your work come to life right before your very eyes.To see how to start a drawing, click here or scroll down. We last left the...
View ArticleTutorial: Crib Rail Protector
Today I am posting my first ever tutorial! It's a simple one, but very functional if you have little ones around.We've had a growing problem over the last few weeks, and I finally decided to do...
View ArticleA Pumpkin Party: Part 1
Well, as you all know, I have been slacking big time when it comes to keeping my blog updated . But, I have a good excuse (I think). I was out of town for 10 days to surprise my sister at her baby...
View ArticleA Pumpkin Party: Part 2
I have been excited to show all of you the rest of the decor details I put into my sister's pumpkin themed baby shower!To see other pumpkin party ideas, check out my previous post here.I left off by...
View ArticleDIY Autumn Wall Art
I may be a little late in the game, but I finally decided to do something about the lack of autumn decor in our house. It's not too late though! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I need some...
View ArticleEasy Reversible Placemats
Well, Thanksgiving is almost here. Are you ready? Most of you are probably way ahead of me. Luckily (and also unfortunately) we won't be hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner at our house year. But I still...
View ArticleDIY Christmas Wall Art
It's that time of year again. The time for fluffy white snowflakes, caroling in the crisp wintry air, mugs of hot chocolate to warm your hands. The time for giving, hoping, celebrating. Christmas is...
View ArticleA Few of My Favorite Things
Happy New Year!What better way to ring in the new year, than to get started on a few new sewing projects?New to sewing? Need help getting started? I often have people ask me what kinds of tools they...
View ArticleProjects You'll Love
It seems I've been a sewing maniac lately. Sewing all day long, every chance I get. I love it.It's addicting. I'm addicted.If you keep up with my Facebook Page, you know what I've been up to. Some of...
View ArticleTutorial: Ellie Dress
Happy Valentine's Day!I hope you are all having a wonderful day celebrating with your loved ones. My husband and I will be spending a nice quiet evening at home, but I couldn't let this holiday go...
View ArticleBook Covers and Book Lovers
I was recently presented with an opportunity I just couldn't pass up.Wanna know what it was?Are you sure?Okay, okay, I'll tell you...I was approached by the extremely talented up and coming author,...
View ArticleFor Your Reading Pleasure
After working on the cover for Amanda Brice's book, Codename: Dancer, I was lucky to land another design gig!I was approached by author J. S Laurenz to put together a book cover for another...
View ArticleMeet the Author
I hope some of you took the chance to purchase J.S. Laurenz's historical romance To Conquer the Heart of a King.If you're looking for more information on the book,the author (also known as Renate...
View ArticleWe Need YOUR Help! (UPDATE: WE WON!!!)
UPDATE: We won the contest!!! Thank you everyone for your votes and support! As many of you know, I have a love for photography. Unfortunately, I have no camera to support my little hobby. This is...
View ArticleA Year of Sewing
Special thanks to everyone who voted for my daughter's picture in the photo contest, mentioned in my previous post titled: We Need YOUR Help!All of you helped us to WIN!!! That's right, we won. And...
View ArticleNew Camera, New Hobby
Thanks to all of you who voted and helped us with "The First Yum" photo contest, we now have an amazing new camera!!!We won a Canon EOS Rebel T1i, and it's just gaw-geous! As if I don't have enough...
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