First New Prints for Shop!

I just uploaded my first prints into my shop! I am so excited...:) These will be just the first in many to come. I drew the top image in blue ink of my own bonsai and wrote the words "Peace has to take root to grow" underneath it. The next one is a little bird that is striding along done in pencil. Both prints measure 8 1/2 by 11. Do stop by my shop and check it out!

Singing in the Rain

It's raining again today for the second day in the row! Thank goodness! I have always love this song. Hope you enjoy....:)

Wishes

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After reading Rhianne's and my sister's post on wishing I wanted to do one too!
So here it is:
I wish for a new friend. I wish to travel the world. I wish to become fluent in another language. I wish all the happiness in the world to my family. I wish for success in my shop. I wish for inspiration. I wish for joy. I wish that I could learn to see more of life's blessings. I wish to follow my dreams no matter what. I wish for courage to overcome my fears. I wish for the safety of my family and pets. I wish for artistic guidance. I wish for a studio of my own full of bright color. I wish to laugh more and cry less. I wish to follow my bliss.

Happy September!

Hope everyone's September is great! I found this image today that I got a while ago when I was living in Germany. Although I do not understand German I just love the little gnomes and thought I would share! I have one for every month so I might show some more later. I have tried to find out the artist behind them but am stumped. Does anyone out there know?

Handmade Nation Screening

Today my mom and I went up to Austin to see the Handmade Nation Screening in the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. There was a craft show going on outside the theatre and there were many artists there that I loved. Crafty is Cool from etsy was giving away free patterns ( I picked up the mushroom one and my mom got the heart). I love getting free things and this show was great for that!! I got not one but two bags,one with a red thimble, and one with the craftzine emblem as well as several pins.

The author, Faythe Levine, gladly signed my book, and after walking around the fair I sure was glad to go inside the air conditioned theatre. The documentary was great, it was wonderful to see some of my favorite artists talk about their take on the indie craft scene. If you get the chance I would totally recommend seeing this! I was glad we bought our tickets early because they sold out both showings while we were standing there waiting to get in to the show. After we saw the show we went to a few of our favorite shops in Austin. Uncommon Objects is where I got my little dashing squirrel, the man who rang me up called it 'strange' (which only made me love it all the more...) as well as a few old photographs and an old childrens book. I went across the street to Hill Country Weavers and got this splendid shocking green merino yarn that is oh so soft! I loved the whole day so much, it was just one pleasure after another. I got to spend some wonderful time with my mom and enjoyed the day, even if it was a little hot...:)

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Hope everyone has a great Labor Day Weekend and enjoys the break! I know I will!!

Vinnie Puh

This is another of my favorite Russian cartoons, the lovable Vinnie Puh (or their version of our Winnie the Pooh). Even though I have no idea what is being said it is a pleasure to watch. I love the art so much! Feel free to watch and enjoy!