Joyful Expressions
We are heading fast and furious into Christmas. I'll be lucky to get my shopping done before Monday arrives. I hope you are knee-deep in glitter and glue, sugar cookie dough and frosting, laughing children, smiling Grandparents and rambunctious pets. Here are some of my favorite "Make It" inspirations around the web. Lifestyle Crafts Make It Magazine Spoonflower Holiday … [Read more...]
I'm so excited to show you this! First, a little background... When I started blogging over a year ago with my best friend Barb, little did I know I'd meet some amazing talented and super sweet people. Most bloggers that I follow I consider my friend, even if I've never met them. But, that is the blogging world, gals with common interest supporting each other and becoming pen pals. If you … [Read more...]
I believe you can find inspiration wherever you are. And, there are so many ways to be inspired. As a graphic designer, I am just WOW'd by others that can illustrate. I do not have that gift. I would love that gift. I try and am just so dissatisfied with the results. But, that's okay, I have other gifts to share. So, since the holiday's are coming up... I thought I'd share my favorite spots … [Read more...]
It's Monday! And I just got done with a work conference down in Indy! I work in the real estate market for the #1 (Yes! NUMBER ONE!) real estate company in the US... RE/MAX! Anyway, it's a lot of fun! I came home and had an order, an offer to be a Lifestyle Crafts Affiliate, a request to guest post and this EXCELLENT treasury on Etsy that included my SUNSHINE … [Read more...]
Saturday is my birthday. I got thru year 50 without too many stumbling blocks. I'm definitely happy and healthy (for the most part). I ran across this awesome Etsy treasury and I love everything in it! Isn't it pretty awesome! _________________________________________________________________________________________________ In addition to sharing this … [Read more...]
Here we go... a new adventure in creating! You know me, I am always trying to find new things to create. I've made holiday tags, a desk calendar, mixed media art, Valentine's banner, tea towels, little putz glitter houses, Downton Abbey wallpaper for your computer and even a little art print for your desk and some cute graphics for around your house or the kid's room. Next stop... … [Read more...]
Inspiration comes to me in all forms. When I started designing digital patterns, I had no idea I could turn them into fabric! When I saw that I could print anything I created onto fabric through Spoonflower... my imagination really took off. The first stop on my imagination tour was to design a tea towel. I love looking at towels, Martha Stewart towels, Williams Sonoma towels and fun, quirky … [Read more...]
After church today I was inspired by the message of volunteering. I go to a mega-church, a movin' shakin' church in our community. I have been volunteering as a graphic designer there for a few years. There are so many of us that it's pretty rare they use what you design. They send out a mass call to action to design and after you submit your work, they decide what works best for their message. I … [Read more...]
I am taking an online e-course from Jeanne Oliver called Creatively Made. It includes video lessons from Jeanne where she shares stories of her life, her creatively, and inspiration on helping us find our gifts. She has done a beautiful job. Her heart soars throughout each word she speaks. She is a very gracious woman and it shows in her videos. Her artwork speaks for itself. She definitely shows … [Read more...]
I'm so excited you found me! My fabulous designer finished with my site and I am in LOVE! I am thrilled with the crisp whites, the clean blacks and the pop of red! And, if you know me.... you KNOW this is me! I am hoping to not only blog about what I am doing in art and design, but to also bring you information on things that inspire me. I am always looking to partner with fun, creative … [Read more...]
As I was preparing for a holiday bazaar I attended today, I made some cute holiday tags. I had loads of fun creating them. The Elf candy tag I shared with you in a previous post and even gave it to you as a FREEBIE. The second little tag I created is sweet and colorful and I love it! So, I'll be putting this one in my etsy shop for sale! So many of us have used bunting this year in our … [Read more...]
It's been a hurry up and wait kind of day! I took my son to Urgent Care because he was a passenger in a car accident Sunday and his back was still hurting. There are no breaks, just spasms. So, he got some meds to help him feel better. I always enjoy spending time reading blogs in the evening. I have two new favorites I wanted to share with you for two different reasons. At the Picket Fence is a … [Read more...]
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I found this post today that I just had to share! Y'all know I love to bake. Most of the chocolate cupcakes I make are topped with chocolate ganache. So, this easy to make Christmas gift is right up my alley! Heather from Whipperberry is a great crafter, baker and all round sweetheart! So, please take a look at her how-to on making this sweet gift! Hot Chocolate on a Stick Photo by Heather at … [Read more...]
I recently enjoyed a girlfriend weekend in Chicago. It's always nice just to hang out with my friend Barb. We know each other so well... it's just easy and fun! We met up with some other "blog" friends for brunch and it happened to be one of the gals birthday. As Barb spent time at work, I dug around her "stuff" and found some things to make a little gift to bring. One of my fav blogs to follow … [Read more...]
