Halloween...

Happy Boo 2 YOU Day!!!
I am really enjoying Halloween this year.
We carved pumpkins.
We have brain stormed and prepared the boys costumes.
Both boys are excited and ready to go trick or treating!
Jack is going to be an Oomph Loompa, off of the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
JD is going to be Elvis.

I can't believe how adorable the both turned out!!!

Since...I was in the Halloween Crafty Mood, I painted two 8x10 canvas! They really look great around the house!

Happy Candy Getting Day...ENJOY!

finding joy in colorful things

we recently had a house fire.
a year ago...recently!

the man (my hubby) has worked his regular job and re-built 95% of our house on his own.
i am super happy to be HOME.
although decorating and getting the house to feel like home again is another story.

but for today...
i walked around the house looking for color in mundane spots.
i miss a lot of the things i once had but i find joy in colorful things.
here are a few Instagram pics of random colorful things around our house.

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!