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Three Things Friday, etc.
This week… The good: I finished my mom-in-law’s Christmas present – an apron made from chicken fabric – and it is sooo cute! I’m excited to make the matching pot holders! The not-so-good: I’ve been a little overwhelmed with my … Continue reading
Look what I got!
Look what I got in the mail last week! A beautiful print: AND these amazing cards: …from Our City Lights You should go check out her shop and blog! She does amazing work, and I’m so grateful for these lovely … Continue reading
Look what I got!
Last week I received this lovely little package from Christine of MiniMakMakings: It’s an adorable handmade card (you should check out her “Card of the Month“) and a soap sample! I was so happy to see that I got a … Continue reading
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ACEO Swap
Three ACEOs came in the mail for me this weekend!! I squealed. They’re beautiful [Please excuse the crazy bangs. I thought I'd fixed them, but they must've crept up when I wasn't looking...] From Christine at MiniMak Makings: I just … Continue reading
Tagged drawing, illustration, mail
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Giveaway Winner!
TODAY I DRAW THE BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY WINNER!!!! I’ve always wanted to draw a name out of a hat ^_^ I used my Batman hat! (Thank you, Alex, for helping!) And the winner is… VELMA!!!! Congratulations Please send me your address! … Continue reading
Tagged holiday, mail
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Thanks, Katie!
Look what I got in the maaaail…. A card from Katie of Punk Projects! And inside? An adorable ACEO for our swap!! It’s so cute ^_^ I love it! (Sorry I look like a total cheeseball haha) Thanks, … Continue reading
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Busy Saturday, again
Saturday was crazy busy again! I worked on some new ACEOs, which was awesome. I can’t show some of them, because they are on the way to recipients But here are a couple new ones: I really just wanted to … Continue reading
Felt Flowers
For Style School, we are supposed to make a photo garland to string up with embellishments. Truth be told, I’m not much of a garland girl. However, I have my awesome postcard wall: Alex recently replaced my yarn with … Continue reading
Panda Postcard?!?
Just a quick note to share what I received in the mail today: Isn’t it adorable?! Thanks, Melissa!!!! I love it ♥ It is already hanging on my postcard wall! I started this a while ago, because I adore getting … Continue reading
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Update of Craziness
Hello! I have been creating like crazy lately, but haven’t had any time to blog! My wedding is only two weeks away (can you believe it??), so all my energy is going into that. Last weekend I made gifts for … Continue reading








