This week I shared the tutorial for these pretty crepe paper flowers. They bring a smile to my face every time I look at them. I also made some homemade lip balm for the kiddies. It was so easy to make that I don’t think I will ever buy a store bought one again. And lastly, I provided a peek into…
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A peek into my sketchbook – a giant Blue Jay feather
watercolor 11 x 15 me: “I have always wanted a feather collection.“ Isabella: “I have a feather collection.“ me: “You do?” Isabella: “Yes, but I don’t have a Blue Jay feather, I think their feathers are stuck on really well because I have never seen one on the ground.” Little moments that remind me how precious and innocent a child’s mind…
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Valentine’s day mantel
When I put a display together, I want it to tell a story and this story is about LOVE… A love that has endured the test of time and has pages upon pages of stories to tell, all bound and stored in the safety of the heart. An ancient story that to this day still shines with hope and reflects…
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Chocolate mint homemade lip balm
Hi everyone ! I hope you are having a great week so far. Last week we experienced terribly cold weather and 2 of our 3 children complained of dry, chapped lips. So I decided to make them some homemade lip balm using natural ingredients I had at home. I find it comforting knowing that all the ingredients are natural and that there…
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Crepe and Watercolor Flower Tutorial
Happy Monday everyone. I hope you had a great weekend! Every once in a while during the cold days of winter, the sun peeks through the clouds and ever so gently glides over every surface, magnifying the beauty of winter. Though winter is beautiful, I still long for the sights of Spring and Summer and the gorgeous flowers that…
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