When I was growing up, we cross stitched. I mean the whole family cross stitched. My mom had elaborate patterns and projects and we did kid sized stuff. I made pillows for my dolls and rugs for my doll house. I made ornaments for the Christmas tree and gifts for friends. And then one day I didn’t anymore. I don’t really remember when I stopped. I just did. Until yesterday. …
These pillows can be whipped/stitched up in 14 minutes each to create some adorable DIY Valentines Day decor for your home, office, studio, classroom….even car. Why not? You will need the following materials/supplies: Red Felt 2 18 inch squares per pillow ( I used Kunin ecofi Classic) Fabric Hearts (I Used my New HEART die from Sizzix) Scissors (Fabric and Decorative) Giant Button (These are Radical Red Buttons from my …
Now this is an awesome and amazing stamp and and even better deal on getting it…for three days only! It is one of my new designs available from Expressionery.Com on self-inking stamps (Love Hearts) and you can have one personalized for you for 60% off! The promo code is LKLOVE and you can get it HERE from January 21-23, 2015 (So it would be $18 and some change) I put this …
It all started when we found the whoopie pie pan at Michaels yesterday after church. We have been wanting to make macaroons and get trendy around here but weren’t sure how to start. The pan looked like the solution. The great news is that the recipe comes on the inside of the pan packaging…SCORE! We did adapt to make them vanilla flavored with a chocolate cream inside. We baked them …
When it is cold (which is was yesterday), I like to bake. It warms things up and creates happy all over our home. Sugar cookies are always a favorite, especially ones that are decorated and adorable when they make it to school lunch with Daddy (which they did) to be shared with the 6th grade lunch bunch. It all started with a pouch of Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix and …
I am so thrilled to share that my self-inkling line of stamps is now available at expressionery.com. YAY! They are totally adorable and come packaged completely ready to give as a gift. That to me is awesome sauce. I got a box today. After I opened it, I just stared for a while and smiled. Then I got a few out to play. I used this one to create the …
I work with a lot of really great brands and I make money doing it. Often times I get asked how I do this and why it works for me so well. So, I am sharing a few key words that support me in my endeavors. AUTHENTIC I truly care about and enjoy all of the brands that I choose to connect with and support. Because this is true for …
This is my first year participating in the One Word Challenge, well officially anyway. In 2008, I determined that 2009 would be my year to shine. In 2009 I met and fell in love with my now husband, Ryp Walters, and have been shining ever since. Being shiny is not always how it appears though. Being profoundly creative and successful at the same time causes a lot of awkward discussions …
Yes, we did it. We ventured out into the freezing cold and waited in line at the American Girl store to buy and bring home Grace, the Girl of the Year. We are all in love with her and her story. She has so much in common with my girls. She cares about friendship. She has a pet. She loves to bake. She is an entrepenuer. We couldn’t be more …
I have been exploring the art of ceramics (specifically Duncan brand) and slowly slowly slowly gaining confidence. It is an incredible way to create masterpieces that will last lifetimes but truth…it is not all easy peasy paint and be done. There are lots of steps. They all matter. And I am excited that I am getting them down. I made a garland with ceramic starts for our master bedroom fireplace …