{Holiday Decor} Celebrate America

Once Upon a Time there was a girl who was blessed to live in the most amazing country. A country where with hard work and vision, anyone had the right to pursue their dreams. That girl was me, and I'm proud to say that I'm a hard working American. An American who still believes in the dream. As we draw close to the 4th of July and celebrate those who've sacrificed to allow that freedom and the forefathers with that vision I wanted to share this patriotic printable party set with you. It's the perfect accent to a nice day of grilling out with friends and family.



I also wanted to share the cutest idea for cupcakes at your next cook out. They do a great job of tricking the eye. I found them in the latest issue of a magazine I picked up. I 'm drawing a blank on the what magazine I picked up. That's a sure sign that I need to give my brain a break. But I did find the exact same cupcakes on Martha's website. So go check them out!

Aren't they cute! I could just see these on a table at our next gathering.


Image property of Martha Stewart Magazine.

Hugs,

Heather

{Crafty Link Up Party}

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Hugs,

Heather

Star Spangled and A Painting

Hi Y'all,

I hope you're having a fantastic Holiday weekend. My girls and I spent last night painting. We had a blast. They are my favorite up and coming artists! I wanted to share what I did and show you the newest item in my shop.
So here is the painting I did. I have to tell you my secret to painting and all my art... prayer ;) Now back to the painting it's self. I painted my savior, Jesus. I used a crimson red to represent the sacrifice he made and the gold to show his purity.

Friday night I designed this patriotic printable party set called Celebrate America. It can be customized with Welcome Home instead of Happy 4th. This set would look amazing with a large glass urn of Red punch and some star shaped cookies. I hope to design a paper doll that can be purchase separately. It will be kind of like the Marie Antoinette paper dolls with a touch of Liberty.

Hugs,

Heather

{Party} Big Foot

A sweet lady in California is having a Big Foot Party for her little boy. So I put together a quick list of what I think would be great treats to dress the table up with as well as pleasing her little guys tummy!
So the Big Foot Accessories are:

Cookie Cutter I think this would be super cute. Iced in green royal icing and some with chocolate royal icing. They would be great on a plate or topping a cupcake!

Chocolate mold for feet This works great. you just melt chocolate... pour into mold along with lolly pop sticks you can get in the cake/craft /Wilton Section of walmart. You could even do some of them with white chocolate with a little green food color and then have chocolate ones too... it would totally tie the party colors together.

Hard Candy Feet could be in a candy jar on the table or topping a cupcake.

Sour Apple Stinky Feet Gummy candies these would be good on cupcakes... but they are pricey in my opinion.

Hugs,

Heather

{Handmade} Cards

Hello,

I hope you all are having a great start to your summer. We are enjoying the hot Georgia sun and lots of community craft fairs. My girls fell in love with the Cotton Pickin' Fair. They got their hair done and mommy got to see lots of inspiring artist, as well as good old southern barns and tractors!You can see a sketch of their hair as well as a photo of them in all their Fair Fabulousness.





I don't know about your side of the world, but here it seems every weekend there's a birthday. Lots of cake and fun for all. When I have time I like to make the birthday star's card. Not only is it frugal, it's a way to tell them they are special.
In this case I designed a card for a sweet friend who is a part of my bible study group and an inspiration to me as a mom. She has it all together and is the Organization Queen!
For Pam's card I purchased black pastel paper and Metallic Derwent Water-soluble Pencils from Michaels. I designed the card to match the gift bag, which is actually a tote. To top the look off I grabbed a super sized clothes pin.

Hugs,

Heather

{Sharing Art} Coca-Cola Art

Hi Friends,

Not everyone knows this, but I'm a designer and illustrator at Coca-Cola by day. And my job at Coca-Cola spoils me, I get to see original Coca-Cola Santa paintings during the holidays and even occasionally run into a celebrity in the hall. Let me just say that Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theo from the Cosby Show) was super nice! He was all grown up when I ran into him a year or so ago. So I want to share some of the amazing stuff I get to see with you, my blogbuddies!
Here's a great example of the Fabulous Collection of Coke Folk Art here in the Corporate office. They're created by artist from around the world. This one seems to be sculpted of leather. It's much more impressive in person.



The sculpture is easily 6 to 7 feet tall.



Notice the super creative use of the can as the train engine.



I hope you enjoyed the art :)

Hugs,

Heather

{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