This was my first submission to get published in Somerset Studio. I lost count of how many rejections came before this. A LOT. If you’re submitting artwork to a publication these days, be patient and keep on trying! The lid comes off and the insert pulls out. There are three […]
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A Giraffe and Some Elephants
Have you seen this tiny giraffe baby teether from France? She is quite famous across the pond. Baby K. got his very own little “Sophie la girafe” yesterday–ooh-lala. We enjoyed watching the video of how Sophie is made, and watching K. try to eat her hooves off. Speaking of giraffes, I […]
Heart Fish–A Valentine’s Day Craft
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 […]
“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 […]