Knox’s sweet Nurse C. is shakin’ the Texas dust from her boots and headin’ west! She likes Steampunk stuff so this is a ‘farewell’ card I made for her. This was my first attempt at making something ‘Steampunk’ so not sure if I did the genre justice, […]
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New Butterfly Cards with ‘Sweet Nectar’ Papers
These 2 pretty sets of butterfly cards were just listed in my shop for CS research. I used the bright ‘Sweet Nectar’ designer papers from KC Company on these. The colors are so cheerful and fun! If you know anyone who likes handmade cards or butterflies, or […]
Paper Roll Rabbits
Spring time sure does put me in the mood for crafting. With all of the paper roll ideas pouring onto Pinterest these days, I was inspired to come up with a rabbit pattern for spring. We cut them out, painted them, and then drew on bunny faces. But then I […]
Published in Somerset Studio, March 2012
Surprised and delighted to have a piece of my mixed-media artwork featured in the new Somerset Studio. I originally made a mixed-media piece titled “Dancer in White” back in September of last year. I enjoyed showing the process photos of how it all came together. I didn’t have any plans […]
Sketch of Knox in the Hospital
I had the previous post ready to go when I got home tonight but I’m actually just home from the hospital. Dad is taking a turn so I can get some fresh clothes and see to the others. Knox is having a severe reaction to a virus and isn’t eating […]
Spring Nest Place Card Holders
Remember these big acorn caps I used for my hot air balloon basket? They are from the Burr Oak tree and are American’s Largest Acorn. I still have a lot of them and thought they might make cute place card holders. We are fortunate to have some Burr Oak trees […]
New “Stare Cards” For Cockayne Syndrome
Last summer, I made up some ‘stare cards’ for CS to hand out when I have Knox with me. I have passed out lots of cards in the last few months. Yesterday, some other CS moms expressed interest in these on Facebook. I worked on them all evening, re-working the […]
Spring Treat Baskets Made With Paper Plates
This blog forever dances over the line that divides art from craft and then skips back across it again. What is the difference between the two, anyway? I have a hard time nailing it down, but I know I love them both. Not long ago, I would’ve defined a work […]