Today is my mom’s birthday! Happy Birthday, Mom!
I know there are lots of beautiful cards out there, but I usually prefer to make my own. I decided to experiment with my Faber-Castell Gelatos and some hand drawn butterflies to see if I could come up with a cute birthday card for my mom!
Ever since I started following the hand lettering tutorials from One Artsy Mama, I’ve been looking for all sorts of ways to apply my new-found skills. My latest lettering projects: embellished gift bags, perfect for birthday gift-giving!
I haven’t pulled out my watercolors since before the holidays—all the hustle and bustle kind of disrupted my painting groove! But I want to get back into regular painting, and a Valentines card seemed like the perfect place to start.
This article was originally published in the February 2016 issue of VRAI Magazine.
How do I love thee, washi tape?
Let me count the ways…
There are many things I love—my husband and family, sleeping in, ice cream and coffee—but when it comes to creating and making, I have a deep and abiding love for washi tape.
If you’re not familiar with these tiny rolls of wonder, please allow me to introduce you…
Who couldn’t use a little extra love, especially with Valentine’s Day just around the corner?
I’ve been experimenting with some of the new art and drawing supplies I got for Christmas, and came up with these sweet and easy-to-DIY Valentine’s cupcake toppers. They’re a simple way to add an extra shot of love to your day!