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one kings lane blank canvas challenge

April 10th, 2012

I submitted this design for the One Kings Lane blank canvas challenge. I really wish the pink polkadot could be added to the inside, but I seriously doubt it. Cute huh? I was inspired by some cactus blossoms from an old vintage lithograph.

free easter card download

April 3rd, 2012

Another freebie! This one’s for Easter! I just love Spring and Easter. It makes me so happy and reminds me that all can be new again and that we have opportunities to change and become better. Get the free download below. This card is for personal use only and not for resale. Enjoy!

char’s easter dress {from her painting}

March 29th, 2012

I was so excited to make Charlotte’s Easter dress. It took about half a day to make the dress. It sure takes a lot of courage to cut into $20/yd fabric. Wow, am I glad I didn’t mess up. But this is the end result. I love this dress because I feel like there’s a [...]

spoonflower fabric

March 26th, 2012

My very first order of Spoonflower fabric just arrived in the mail. I don’t think I’ve been this excited since I was a kid on Christmas Eve! I designed this baby boy fabric ages ago for a contest held on Spoonflower. I’m so happy to finally see these printed. The bottom design is a little [...]

30th birthday party invitation

March 26th, 2012

I did this 30th birthday party invitation a month or so ago. I’m so happy to finally be able to share it with you. (names, places, dates, email and even the age has been changed on this invitation….) I’m turning 30 this year as well (wow, I’m getting old!) and am thinking of doing a [...]

FREE Placemat Setting printable

March 13th, 2012

As promised, here is the freebie for today! This time it’s a 11×17 inch placemat. Nikki and I collaborated on a Citrus table setting a few weeks ago and this is the result. A simple table with fun details. I have to warn you though, if you’re going to get these printed at FedEx, they [...]

apples and pears pattern

February 27th, 2012

Apples and Pears fabrics designed by me / Apple and Pear Fruit Tidy / Jonathan Adler Apple Laquer Clock Apple Corer (with pop bottom-best thing EVER!!!) / Pear Coaster Helen Dardik’s Apple & Pear Poster for Hus & Hem / Fruit Memo Pads (found via this site)  APPLE & PEAR RECIPES (I’d love to try) Apple Pear Cobbler / Pear, Apple & Cranberry Crisp / Apple & Pear Slaw OTHER [...]

Day 6-Five FREE Valentine’s Day Card Printables

February 8th, 2012

I originally designed these for the Tigerprint What is Love Competition, but since I didn’t win I thought it would be fun to make these into cards. And why not make the last day of the Valentines Freebies even better with not just one card download, but FIVE CARDS!!!!     All of the cards [...]

Vintage Tea Party Details for Planning One

February 6th, 2012

I wanted to show you some of the detail and inspiration for Char’s Vintage Tea Party. Below is a board created to capture the look and feel of the party. I always choose a color palette first. Mostly I used red, pink and a pale blue. Then, it was all about the patterns. If I had really [...]