a new "leaf"

today it finally hit me...fall has arrived. i now have pumpkins in the house and Halloween decorations up. i truly love this time of year; the trees changing, cooler air and the smell of football in the air.

i have been pondering on what to do with this blog.
originally i wanted this blog to showcase my crafty creations.
never once did i think about pouring more of me into it.
but... i love change (within reason) and therefor as a new "leaf" i am changing. i will be trying this whole blog thing out.
so for now on you can read more about me, my crafty creations, and maybe a few of my favorite recipes.

i think every blog post needs at least one picture so i will leave you with this picture my almost 8 year old took today while we were driving by the UofA!

new HOGS design

here is a look at my new designs.
i am loving the grey and white chevron and i always have a soft spot for red & white polka dots!!!

i can create a custom canvas for you with your choice of colors and distressed look or a clean lines look!

right now orders are done in a week or so. contact me.

(if you want a different non-hogs design...I can do that too.)

go bulldogs go!!!

here is my latest canvas.
it is an 8x10 flat board canvas painted with acrylics.
it was my first bulldog to ever draw...it's not perfect...but i think it turned out alright!!!

to the moon and back...

here is a look at the completed canvas.

and here it is on her wall...that will soon have an awesome photo collage around it!

i am so happy to hear it was just what she wanted (a little ruffed up and distressed)!!!

i am currently working on a fushia and lime green apple for a teacher friend.
i will post pictures in a few days.

a "little" sneak peek

one of my favorite ladies...asked me to create a 18x18 canvas for her.
she has a special family saying/quote that means a lot and needed it to be showcased on a wall.

i am not completely done yet.

but...here is a "little" sneak peek.

i'll show it ALL off...once it is finished and delivered!

vingate number sign

i was at a local boutique store and spotted these awesome vintage metal number signs....but with red numbers and writing.
i was instantly in love.

so...the crafty girl in me said....
hey...i could create that!

i went home...free handed the number and the word five....
and...
wow. we.
look what i created.

an instant vintage number sign on a canvas custom created for my family picture wall.

a SPECIAL order for a SPECIAL bride to be....

i received a message from a dear friend asking me if i could make a "here comes the bride" sign for her son to carry down the isle on her special day!
most of the signs she had seen were made out of wood and a little too heavy for a wee one to carry.
so i opted for a piece of foam board, a piece of fancy teal paper for the back ground, some black card stock with a little detail design if you look close, and don't forget a little bling and ribbon...and this is what i created!

i heard her son approved and loved it!!!
what do you think?

i am still taking custom orders if you have any creations you need me to create for you!