New Beads Add So Much

Okay, so I have been wanting to do something a little different, and I kept seeing all of these beautiful glass beads. I am no jewelry maker, but I fell in love with all of the colors and shapes! I talked to my good friend (and local bead expert:) Tabetha Sullens about my idea and if it would even work. She thought is was a great idea and gave me some tips! Thanks Tabetha!
A wire is attached to the back of the canvas in the wooden frame with a staple gun and wound around itself. Then I string the beads and attached the wire again on the other end of the canvas creating a "handle" to hang it by. I thought it would be a nice alternative to the ribbon.
This is the first one. This is one of my favorite little sayings! I used all of those bright, pretty colors and a funky font. Then I got to enjoy the fun part of picking and choosing all of my favorite beads! This one is 5x5 and costs $15.00. It will be available at the Street Fair!



I went a little bead crazy and ordered several "theme" glass beads. I will also have some Halloween, snowmen, just married, new baby, and every holiday canvases available with the coordinating bead work.
If you guys like them as much as I liked making them, it will be "the bomb" as Paula says! My creative fire has been rekindled! Who knew!

Chicago Bound!

I will be out of town enjoying my fall break for the next few days! I will be back to complete and deliver outstanding orders and prepare for the Autumn Street Fair on Thursday. Thank you so much for your patience!

Something Sweet for Paula

The sweet as pie Paula Wanamaker emailed and asked for a sign for her baking business. I was so excited at the opportunity to do it for her. I love it when I can maybe be a small part of these businesses that I so admire.

She didn't give me many guidelines, but she did say she was "obsessed" with the black, red, and white color combination. (I changed the blog to black...just for you!:) I tried to keep it sort of clean and modern. I really think it turned out as an attention grabber! I hope you love it, Paula!
Paula sent me a little"happy" as well. She fixed me up a gift bag that had a small bag of handmade Christmas gift tags and one of her famous fall leaf cookies! What a wonderful surprise! Thanks again, Paula! Anytime!

Gold Star Teachers

We have so many new faces at Bobby Ray Elementary this year. All of those fresh smiles and fresh ideas really bring a positive energy to the entire school.
One of those new energetic faces is my fifth grade neighbor, Miss Christie Allison. Many of you probably know Christie. She is not new to teaching, just new to me! The thoughtful Paula Smith ordered this one for her room as a birthday gift. The metallic stars really pop against that bright blue background!







This second star canvas is for the new kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Jane Ann Bryant. This is her second year of teaching, but she moved from fifth grade to kindergarten. I think that may be like starting over again! I just love all of the primary colors in this one. It just screams "happy kids"!
Welcome Miss Christie and Mrs. Jane! Welcome Mrs. Angie, Mrs. Angela, Miss Krista, Mrs. Lisa, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Lorance, Mrs. Weeter, Mrs. Jill, and Mrs. Sue! I hope I didn't miss anyone. You are all a joy to work with!

Boys Need Dots, Too!

Blue polka dots! Cute! These are perfect when you aren't sure of the nursery theme or colors. They will go with just about any little boy's room!
Drew's dots are for a shower gift from Mrs. Tammy Young. She just requested shades of blue and white dots. I thought it might be too much blue, but I really like how it turned out! It looks so clean and classic, but fun at the same time!
The Braden canvas was also for a shower gift. This one was ordered by Tabetha Sullens. She liked the similar canvas previously posted with just the initials. This just proved that the initials or the name both look great.
She had another fab idea...she is going to monogram burp cloths to match. That would be such a wonderful gift! I wish I could sew!!

The Crouch's Funky Pumpkin

I know I've already posted a pumpkin really similar to this one, but I liked it so much I had to post this one, too! This one is for Nicole Crouch. She liked the "Funky Pumpkin" and wanted one for herself. The other one has the opposite background with pink in the center and aqua on the outside. I do like for each canvas to be a little different:)!

The Baby Show

My sweet baby girl, Lauren, participated in the baby show at the fair this year. She did soooo good! I was little worried because she can be a little bashful around strangers (I know it is hard to tell in the photos :).




She ended up getting first runner up in her age group. She was tickled with her trophy. She marched through the church parking lot pumping it up and down and chanting "tropee, tropee"!






We were very proud of our little princess. Thank you, Wild Crowe Designs, for getting me the hairbows on such short notice! They looked fabulous! Thank you, Gen, for the pretty red gingham dress! It was pretty cute, too!