I set out lots and lots of hearts. Then I gave my young artists some blue paper and glue sticks and told them to fill up their paper with ‘heart fish’. And I can’t quite decide something. Does letting my 3 year old have total freedom with the glitter make […]
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“Mad Tea Party” Valentine
Here’s the special Valentine I made for my oldest daughter. All of the “Alice in Wonderland” hype may be over for most people, but she always has been, and still is, a huge fan of the Hare and the Hatter. I’ve lost count as to how many times she’s read the book. […]
Cards with Cupids
Here are 2 cards I made with the cupid from the Tim Holz set called “Love Struck“. I’ll show you a special card I made for my oldest daughter next!
“Skating to a Valentine Party”
A little Valentine drawing for my daughter… Made some changes and added lots of hearts: on her coat, on her shoestrings, on her hat,and stuffed in her pockets for her friends at the party. She’s also got a big Valentine for her best friend…behind her back. 🙂 Drew over the lines with […]
Winter Dandelion
Two days ago we were wearing shorts and blowing the feathery seeds off of dandelions in the yard. Today, it’s 17 degrees and we’re walking around the house bundled up in robes and fuzzy pajamas. That’s a Texas winter for ya’. It’s been a happy week for us around here. […]
Baby Food Jar Valentine’s
I have so many baby food jars around here! I decided to re-use them for Valentine’s Day. After running them through the ‘sanitize” cycle of the dishwasher, they can be filled to the brim with tiny treats. I wrapped strips of cardstock around the entire jar, topped them with color-coordinating flowers, and […]
Cupid’s Quiver
I cut a quiver pattern from grungepaper and covered it with decorative rose paper. Next, I made a shoulder strap using some old lace and fixed it in place with jewel brads. Then I added some stamped images, (Tim Holz/Close To My Heart), prismaglitter, and a vintage button. For the arrows: cherry-flavored heart […]
Pink Tulips
There’s something about the way sunlight kisses the petal of a flower… I stoop down low. I stand on a chair. I dance around the table and take 10o pictures. I thank God that I can see flowers, and pray that baby K will be able to see them someday. I looked down and […]
Decorated Elephant ATCs
I usually draw out my ideas for ATCs in my sketchbook before I start on the actual cards. For the “Decorated Elephants” swap I liked the idea of looking down on the top of elephant’s head, or looking at the head from the side. And then I thought, “Hmmm.. I wonder what an elephant […]