a lovely treasury

thank you paperdollaccessories for including us in your latest treasury!  we love this arts and crafts themed treasury.  thanks so much!  if you love this treasury as much as we did, please feel free to leave a comment on her treasury page! 

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polka dot pattern.

If a dress calls for polka-dots and you are ready to paint them, remember that even polka dots have a pattern.  i like to think of them as a series of diagonal lines.  check out how we've done the dots on this mom's dress: here i'm using my custom made...

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may diy contest winner!

we are happy to announce our diy contest winner from the month of may!  it is the cleary family project. we are charmed by their lovely hard work! and here is an endearing story the children wrote about their creation: "The farmer has the domesticated animals (rabbit, pig, rat, cat,...

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wooden paint racks

we just hung my paint racks onto the wall to make some more space in the studio, and i am very pleased with the results!  these racks were purchased from Paint Racks, Etc. and i totally recommend them!  the frames are wooden, which makes them completely sturdy and lasting.  we...

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