Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Creativity Rules!



Just mailed 12 copies of one of my favorite cards to a great group of girls I had the honor of meeting last month. I received such great feedback from this particular group who attended my session that I really wanted to thank them by making them each a card and really personalizing each one. What I didn't anticipate was how much work hand-coloring 12 of these cards at one time would be. Though it's still one of my favorite cards, I highly doubt I'll miss making another one in the near future!

Thank you all for your kind e-mails. And thanks for stopping by!




Saturday, October 11, 2014

Halloween Costumes for Dogs

Halloween is quickly approaching and I still don't have Cooper and Bentley's costumes locked down yet -- yes I'm one of those people. Last year, when Cooper was a baby, I had bought two costumes for him because I couldn't decide which one to go with. I assumed I could just use the leftover costume for this year. However, what I kind of forgot was that puppies GROW -- and Cooper definitely did some growing this past year.


What do you think? Too small? :) I love the fact that the tiger arms are not even close to touching the ground. He looks more like an orange and black spider than anything else. Poor thing...


For Bentley, I was going to recycle his cow costume. He kept falling asleep in it last year which I took to mean he was actually comfortable in it. And he doesn't seem to be giving me that "Please don't take my picture, I'm so embarrassed" face so I thought I was good to go. That was until I saw these...

Source: Sew Dog Gone Creative


Seriously, does it get any cuter than this? I found these costumes at Sew Dog Gone Creative, a shop dedicated to handmade dog costumes and I'm extremely tempted to get these for the boys. I'm even looking to recruit an R2D2, C3PO and a Chewbacca. 

Others under consideration are:








































What do you think? Any favorites?

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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Love My Coffee!


Apparently, I missed National Coffee Day, and I'm bummed because if anyone should partake in such a day, it should be me! I love coffee. Bold coffee - in nearly any flavor -- however, the specialty flavors for this time of year are my absolute favorite!

I've been commissioned to make coffee-lover themed gifts more than anything else --with wine-lovers gifts being a close second -- so I suppose its no wonder that coffee-lovers like us get a day. Here are some of my favorites:

Good Coffee, Good Friend


I Like You a Latte


Is It Coffee Yet Ornament

Love My Coffee Framed Art

Recently, my latest Love My Coffee scroll-work framed piece sold to Stephanie in Canada. Like with all of my sold pieces, I always hope my designs end up in homes where they are loved and appreciated, and I wait anxiously for delivery confirmation and overall customer feedback. Sometimes feedback never comes (although no news is always better than bad news), sometimes it comes in a rating-scale format, as on Etsy, and sometimes it comes in heartfelt e-mails and/or notes. I appreciate it all! But my most-favorite type of feedback is the one that comes in the form of a photograph. A photo really connects your item to its new home -- I love when that happens!


I was very excited when I received Stephanie's note and photo letting me know she loved the piece and that it had a very special home. Thank you Stephanie, so much, for sharing!

Pattern Details:
"Coffee Crazy"
Designer: Lizzie Kate

$9.00



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