Creative Projects
Butterfly Drawing with Hydrangea Petals
This is ‘purple’ week over at the Summer of Color challenge. My inspiration was The Purple Hairstreak Butterfly. I haven’t drawn anything in a while so I put my stamps, collage sheets, and stickers away for this one. I used my Derwent pencils–using ‘Imperial Purple’ for the dark shading on the […]
“Stare Cards” for CS
I wish people would stop staring. I designed some cards to give to people who stare at Knox. It’s happening more and more frequently. People can’t help themselves. Their eyes keep looking over at him. They don’t say anything but their eyes ask the questions loud and clear. “What’s wrong with that baby? Is […]
Butterflies of Denmark
I’ve continued reading about other families who have had children with Cockayne Syndrome. All the stories are hard to read and I always cry. But ignorance is not bliss with this disease. I need to know what to expect so that we can give Knox the best care that we can while […]
“Whimsical Birds” ATC Swap
Yep, another bird swap. I’m trying to build up a collection of bird cards, so every time I see a bird related swap on the ATCs For All site, I sign up. For these cards, I used this bird stamp by “Memory Box-USA”. I also picked up these “muticultural” markers […]
Heart Of A Different Color
“I’ve Forgotten My Lines”
If you don’t know what to say to me these days, it’s OK. I don’t know what to say, either. I’ve forgotten all my usual lines and can’t seem to come up with any new ones. Does anyone have a script I can borrow for this next act?
All The Words You Said
EAT THEM. Yes, YOU. Eat them all. You said,”It’s not God’s will for your baby to be sick.” You said, “Knox will thrive and grow, in Jesus’ name.” You even said God would give him new DNA. You said I needed to CLAIM the promises that are available in Christ *in order […]