More pencils

Pencils were a big hit his year. I haven't made any since around Christmas time.... However, a girl that I made one for called last week, and has a friend that wanted one.


She only gave color specifications and as far as design, just said "make it look good!" So I went with some standard designs and think they're cute!

This was also a perfect way to spend a Wednesday night after a stressful day at work.

Check them out:

Crafting Respite

Recently I clicked on a blog of a girl and she hasn't updated since November and I immediately thought "ugh, why have a blog if you never update it!"

Hello pot. Meet kettle.

So yes, I've taken a semi-crafting respite this spring. The holiday season burned me out a little. (a lot)

Completely out of character for me, I let most of the supplies sit, untouched in the craft room, and didn't feel bad about it.


But lately art has been calling me back. I carry my sketch book around with me. Painted two pieces for our living room, and have received several orders as of late.

(Cue song "Back in the New York Groove" to start playing now)

Sometimes a break can give you exactly what you need.

Do you need to step away for a bit?

5 a Day

Earlier this month, I read a really cool blog about a girl who got rid of five things a day in her house for a month.

It really got me thinking... Do we have that much stuff we could get rid of?? Turns out the answer is: YES.

Now, the only rule, a rule that I love, is that anyTHING counts as a thing. So that freed me up to not feel pressure about clearing out whole closets. Basically, I could start small.

I learned over the five days that most of the stuff that I have that I don't regularly use is for sentimental reasons. Or, the thought that I will "for sure need this someday."

Turns out those curtains I've saved since my Jr. year of college never got used again. I just liked having them around.

I learned a lot about myself, such as to start prioritizing what is worth saving and simply begin letting go of attachments to "stuff".

Here's a sneak peek at some of the things I got rid of.... I'm taking the challenge again this week on spring break, so I'll update again!

Family Name Signs

My sweet friend Laura requested some name signs for herself and friends of theirs. She gave me some samples, but asked that I create some originals. Her only request was that there be some blue coloring somewhere!

Below are what we came up with. I used some verrry aged wood which looks cool, but was difficult to paint on. The pics don't do the colors justice, but they were really fun to work with!

Anne's wedding pt 2

To continue the narrative of Anne and Kelly's wedding.... She chose early on to go with a fiesta theme. From the invitations, to the flowers to the cake, she did a fabulous job pulling it all together.

You know how those "Mr. and Mrs." signs are all over Pinterest for couples to hold and take a pic with, well I made some for Anne only they said señor and señora!


We also made a sign that said "Uncle Kelly, here comes your bride!" for her nephews to carry down the aisle. Long story short, it only got used at the reception, but they looked super cute carrying it in...

Anne's wedding pt 1

A wonderful friend and sorority sister of mine left me a year ago. :( It was for a boy.

She landed herself a new job and new life in Chicago and we all missed her dearly.

But wonder of all wonders, their jobs unexpectedly brought them back to Houston!! They wasted no time getting engaged and we all got to celebrate in their wedding festivities with them.

Sweet Anne had me paint a few things for her wedding which I'll share later, but I surprised her at a shower with a pencil with her new name.

Holiday Craft Shows

I've been introduced to a whole new world as of late: Holiday Craft Shows.

Oh my goodness.

Who knew there were so many talented crafters out there?

I participated in a party this weekend, sold several signs and took several orders. I have another, much bigger party, coming up next weekend. Which gives me little time in between shows along with my full time job to get ready to have enough items to sell.

Not a bad problem to have!

So I spent most of today sawing and sanding at my parents house then painting on my porch in preparation to do some painting this week.

Here is the awful sight on our porch right now, the smell is even worse! I hope my
neighbors can't smell all the paint.. Although it might keep them from stomping, ha!