My baby is gone. My little Knox had been battling a double ear infection over the last month. None of the antibiotics worked. Then he caught a respiratory virus (RSV) on top of it all, and his body wasn’t strong enough. He spent the last 5 days of his […]
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“Love Has Wings” Student Documentary
My oldest daughter made this short documentary on Knox’s rare syndrome. I’d love for you all to watch it, and if you’re able, leave her some words of encouragement ~Thank you~
Lunchbox Love Notes
Did you know that Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year? I used these handy little lined index cards and made some special love notes to send along in my Valentine’s lunchbox. Each day of the week she will find a special handwritten note in her lunch, with Friday’s […]
Published in Somerset Studio Jan/Feb 2014
I’m surprised and delighted to see my Bandit Girl and the Ladybugs paintings( I, II, and III) featured in the current issue of Somerset Studio! My heart-felt thanks, once again, to the editors over at Stampington for including my work. Be sure and check out the current issue at your […]
Easy Cardboard Reindeer
A simple pencil drawing from my sketchbook inspired these little reindeer. I used cardboard from my recycle bin, twigs from my yard, strips of an old curtain panel, and some different glitters. They would make sweet tags for gifts or ornaments for the tree. I clipped them onto a cord […]
Published in Sew Somerset and Somerset Gallery, Winter 2014
Having my work featured in three publications at the same time is pretty awesome! In the previous post I showed you my owl cards in Somerset Studio. You can also see my “Blue Winter” piece in the Winter 2014 issue of Somerset Gallery. This was the first time I attempted […]
Published in Somerset Studio, Nov./Dec. 2013
Delighted to see my Blue Owl postcards featured in the newest Somerset Studio. I loved making these cards with the owl stamp I carved. It’s a beautiful issue, as always. The artist papers included are particularly lovely. Feeling the holiday spirit yet? I hope you’re having a wonderful week, […]
Ant Shows Off
We’ve had our first bit of cold air in central Texas. And you know what that means! The holidays are here! Hope you’re having a wonderful week, thanks for coming by!