{DIY CRAFT} Stained Glass

You can create a stained glass that will cling to the windows of your home. Gallery Glass is the perfect answer for a special window that you want to draw attention to.

In this case I'm freehand designing the gallery glass paint on wax paper.

1. I pre-measured the window to be sure it would fit the window's width.
2. Free hand draw your design on paper.
3. Place paper under the wax paper, which you will use as if it were tracing paper.
4. Now trace over the main “lead” lines of your design on the wax paper.
5. Once this dries(be sure to follow label fro drying times)
6. Fill each section of the design with the desired color.
7. Once dry it simply gets pealed off the wax paper and clings to the playhouse windows!

I designed this fairy themed stained glass for my first daughter’s nursery. I took a picture frame, removed the cardboard back and did the steps above directly onto the picture frame glass. It now let’s light filter into the girls bathroom, while keeping their privacy.

You can also purchase blank lampshades to create a custom lamp with your own unique style.

Plaid makes many other great craft products, but by far Gallery Glass is my favorite. Happy Creating!

Hugs,

Heather

{Favorite Things} Mary Janes Farm

Hi Friends,
I can't explain the thrill I get when my favorite magazine is in the mail box. I have to flip through quickly to see what goodies await inside. And then circle back with a cup of coffee and a blanket to sink in. What Magazine is it that get's me giddy like a child Christmas Morning? Why Mary Janes Farm of course.
It's a magazine filled with lovely articles on home gardening, organic cooking, crafting and so much more. But it's not just the content, it's how the pages are embellished with lovely vintage illustrations. It's just a wonderful read. And I do admit it makes me want to run out the door and buy some baby chicks to raise.
So be sure to check out Mary Janes Farm.



And of course I've been working on lots of art. Sadly I have no images to share of the Taj yet. I've been in alligators up to my arm pits ;) So soon I hope to spend some time snuggling up to my easel. I have however been working on Party Printables for this Spring. My newest set in the shop will make any teen or bride to be grin! It's a swank Printable Party set that's all black and white damask with lovely accents in Tealish Blue. I call it Damask Darling! You can purchase by clicking on the here.



Soon I'll be posting my Under The Sea Printable Party Set fit for any Little Mermaid or Merman ;)

Hugs,

Heather

P.S. I've had Robots dancing in my head and can't wait to get those designs whipped up too!

{ Art } In The Simple Things

Hi Sweet Friends,

When we're caught up in the chaos of our everyday life it's easy to miss the beauty around us.
There's a lot of truth in that old saying beauty is in the eye of the beholder.



So keep your eyes open to the beauty around you. Even the every day task can take on a sentimental or romantic beauty when looked at by a seeker of beauty!

Hugs,

Heather

{Easter} A Bunny and A Painting

Hello Sweet Friends,

We have spring fever around here. My girls have peeps dancing in their heads and every store we go in makes their eye's pop with excitement. The stores are all decked out with stuffed bunnies, candy and spring dresses galore. They ooh and ah over the sweets and beg for a stuffed bunny here and there. I love the anticipation that builds wondering what little treats they'll find in their Easter basket this Easter. They had a certainly had a bounty of treats last Easter.

I designed a fun new Easter printable party favor set. This time I decided to pair the items by guest. Meaning you simply print one sheet for every one guest. The sheet has a mini note card, bag topper cupcake topper, and place card. This is mini set, just enough party printables to dress up a family Easter get together. I'm as nuts as the next girl about the brown and pink trend. SO let that be my muse.... that and the little bunnies that I love to nibble ;)



I'm also starting to work on a commissioned painting of the Taj Mahal. I'm thrilled and have the canvas already sketched out. Hopefully I can share a glimpse of how it's coming next week.
I also wanted to toss in a couple of photo collages showing a new venture a friend and I are starting. We're teaming up to put together my printable party favors and her stinkin cute vinyl embellished party favors. It's a match made in party heaven ;)


Party set does not include Ice Cream dishes.


Party set does not include baskets.

Have a Wonderful Weekend Friends!
And please remember to continue to pray for Japan and it's people.

Hugs,

Heather

{Birthday} The Hippo Printables

Hi Friends!

Just a quick note to say the Hippos Party Pack is available!
It's a customized party printable set that will have your invitations filled in and your child's name and age featured on the cupcake toppers, banner and invitations.

Hugs,

Heather

{Birthday} Hippo Party & Artful Blogging

Hello!

I'm about halfway there on designing the Hippo Party Set and wanted to give you a little Look See. My friend Jessica has this cute little munchkin named Emily who will be celebrating her first birthday soon. She's a cheerful little monkey. And Emily is very fond of her pink hippo stuffed animal. She takes her bottle snuggling with it.

I also picked up the current issue of Artful Blogging. All I can say is WOW! The artist and their blogs featured are amazing. I literally wanted to jump up and paint something after flipping through only a few pages. I was mesmerized by the texture and color page after page. Eye Candy doesn't even begin to express it. I think Muse would be more fitting. A Muse for the blogger I am in between business, those few pauses I have before chasing my kids, jumping into another project, fixing dinner or getting some shut eye.



Stampington & Company have created some amazing magazines since their start, but I happen to be partial to this one.

Happy Creating,

Heather

{Birthday} Grand Slam!

Hi Friends,
I've been busy with lots of this and that. Spring is in the air. My girls and I are running around frantically looking for a shoe, rushing to gymnastics, sticking letters on science fair projects, doing laundry... doing laundry.. doing laundry... That repeat was intentional. It seems whenever I get it caught up... there's a hiccup and suddenly there's a pile!
Oh, and I'm working on a fun hippo party for a dear friend who's little one is having her first birthday party.
Then I did get that little bit of painting time... which I desperately need more of. I say need because I truly get recharged painting. It's what God created me to do. Speaking of, he's been so good to me and my family.
Oh yes, I also completed the baseball party set. You can check it out here. Batter Up!



Hugs,

Heather

Chick & Crafty Party!

{Paint} Rugby, TN Church

I got some time this weekend to do what I love most, Paint!
Here's the Old church painting all finished up. Now it's time to buy a new canvas and start a fresh piece :)

Hugs,

Heather

{Birthday}Play Ball!

Here's a peak at something I've been working on!
The whole set will be available at my shop starting this weekend!




Hugs,

Heather

{Party Kit} Marie Antoinette

Bonjour!
I hope you are all well sweet Blogland friends. I've got a fresh batch of designs to share with you. Check out my fun new Marie Antoinette Party Kit. It was a hoot working on this set. I know a lot of people share my love for Marie and her fabulous dresses. Her fashions were my inspiration, along with the amazing hair she sported. "Let's Have Cake", isn't that a fun play on words and a cute way to start an invitation.

If you do your cupcakes just right and pop the Marie topper on it, it will look like the cupcake is her skirt! How fun is that. I could see having my girls and their friends decorate their cupcake Marie's skirt. What do you think? The whimsical cupcake place cards are darling too.



The set also includes this lovely little Marie Antoinette Paper Doll I designed. This is one part of the set where I really got to have fun exploring my inner fashion designer.



I have some really exciting design sets on the horizon that are going to be popping with spring colors. Would you like a hint? Batter Up! Hungry, Hungry.... (You know that fun game the kids love to play) What will you See under the Sea? So there's three hints for three upcoming sets.



I've been amazed at the amount of Pin The Beak on The Owl's I've been selling for the past two weeks. This little bird has become quite popular. The cupcake toppers are one of my favorite sets. I'm always won over by anything pink and brown, so I truly enjoyed doing these.


Check out this fun crafty Link Up Party!


Sweet Dreams,
Heather

{Marie Antoinette} Party Kit

Hello Friends,

Well there's a lot going on around our home. We started the baby steps towards changing over to a healthier lifestyle. The little one's began gymnastics classes. I began taking a class at church based on the book Bod4God. We switched the Little Debbie Snack cakes for granola and apples. And guess what, no one died with out their junk food.



We also enjoyed a fun Hollywood Themed Birthday Party with friends last weekend. The girls got decked out in feather boas and sunglasses to go to the movies. We saw Gnomeo and Juliet. It was a wonderful movie. Full of good laughs.

Hugs,

Heather

1st Anniversary Give Away

Hi All,
It's my 1st year in business!
Wow how I've been blessed. Both in making new friendships through my business and in growth. To celebrate I'm doing a giveaway. Simply go to my etsy shop Pick which printable design is your favorite. Then return to my blog and make a comment mentioning which design you would want if you won. Super easy. I'll announce the winner Next Friday and send the files by email within 72 hours of that announcement.

Hugs,

Heather

{Party Pack} Hollywood Glam

Hello Friends,

I had a girl friend ask me to design her little girl's party set. She wanted a focus on all things Hollywood and Glamorous. Well, it's almost complete and the package will be available soon in my shop. I have to say that I think this will be my new favorite. It has a super fun, and very unexpected activity to go along with it for the kiddos. I can almost guarantee that they haven't done this at a party before. And the cupcake toppers are sure to please any young starlet!
So here's a peek at the paper dolls that will go with this set.

One thing that will be different about this Party Package is that it is only available customized. Meaning that the package will include a name and age on the cupcakes, name on the banner, and the invitation information will be filled in by me. It truly brings the big production feel to the party favors. Can't wait to show you more.



Hugs,

Heather

An Old Painting & a New Project

Well I've been quite busy lately. But I wanted to share a fun new project I'm working on. Actually it only exists in my sketch book at the moment. But, it soon will be coming to life and I'll be sure to show you very soon. It's a Girl's Dinosaur Party! I can't count how many girls I've known, including myself who at one point wanted to be an archeologist. And sadly all the Dino stuff I've seen is all boy focused. Well this is going to be one stinking cute dinosaur. And she's going to be a party pleaser for sure.

One of my many UFO's(UnFinished Objects)
Scarlett's Dress Series




As I mentioned I've been busy. And me being busy means no time for painting. I have dry spells where I may not paint for a year... or a month... or something along those lines. And I've had one of those long dry spells. Well the dry spell has ended and I can't wait to get back to work on my church painting. And I've got a zillion paintings in my head ready to pop out on to a canvas or piece of water color paper. Wouldn't you know that feeling hits when I'm swamped. No complaints here though. Dry spells stink. I'm happy it's passed for now. But it is very much a part of the creative process. The refilling of the creative tank. Sometimes it only takes a good movie to refill it, sometimes a trip or hearing from an old friend. My dry spell was wiped away by the crisp winter air and lots of fun in the snow with the kids. Oh, and Netflix :)

So here's an oldy but goody until I get around to putting up my dinosaur girl party set and my new paintings that Lor d willing I can start working on this weekend.



Hugs,

Heather