The Making of Our 2019 Family Ornament

Every year since we got married, I’ve made an ornament to remember the past year in our family. It took until Christmas Eve for me to finally figure out something to commemorate the year… and it’s silly, but it was a lovely little moment of magic that I’d like to remember forever: Jaya’s first movie, Frozen 2.

How Bob Ross Kept Me From Giving Up

Ever say “yes” to a project, then panic mid-project because you don’t think you can do it? That’s what happened to me with Lindsay’s giant Peter Pan canvas. This was a project that challenged me and grew me as an artist, and one which taught me that a little bit of persistence and hope canContinue reading “How Bob Ross Kept Me From Giving Up”

I did it again!: The North Texas Wine and Brew Music Festival and My Second Vendor Booth Experience

I just attended my second festival this year as a vendor! My first one was the Rockwall Comic Fest, which was an awesome entry into the world of selling artwork in person. It was free, the crowd was exactly my demographic (book nerds), and, as a school fair, it was low pressure. The North TexasContinue reading “I did it again!: The North Texas Wine and Brew Music Festival and My Second Vendor Booth Experience”

Nursery Quotes for a Nerdy Baby Girl

I am lucky to be friends with the coolest human beings in the world. When they announced they would have a baby girl, the pressure was on to create something nerdy and bookish, but also a wish for this little human that my wonderful friends made.

Spring Semester Wrap-Up: Projects and Designs from March to May

I know, I know. We’re nearly a month into summer, and here I am doing a spring semester wrap-up. Things have been busy, OK?! I shared many of these projects as I did them, either on the blog or on Instagram, but there are a few that feel like I did them secretly. I neverContinue reading “Spring Semester Wrap-Up: Projects and Designs from March to May”