Celebrattions

I have these two 6x9 canvases ready to go to the craft show. I like them both because they remind us to celebrate the big and little things in life. The top one features brightly colored birthday themed glass beads. The bottom one has a glass bead for each month. I put one like this in a wreath last summer and it was too cute!

Speaking of finding something to celebrate, I am home today with pink eye myself. This morning I couldn't get my right eye open and my vision was blurry in the other. After a warm washcloth and some of Carter's drops, I felt much better. Still, it is so gross.

Jen's Tonic Parts I and II

Priscilla Wanamaker ordered the top canvas for her sister's horse, Tonic. Tonic liked it so much that he ate it. She ordered the second one as a replacement. Notice the new one has no ribbon. That seems to be what catches his eye!

After I posted this, I saw that it was Priscilla's birthday! Have a wonderful, special day!

At Home

I have another new addition available for your custom canvas, silk covered buttons. These beautiful buttons are much like the felt flowers in that they go completely through the canvas and are attached on the other side. They are not glued on. I think they are simple but elegant.

I also really like this quote that I found. My home is definitely built of love and dreams! I can feel that even on a day when Carter and I are both home sick. There is no where else I'd rather be right now. I think I may have strep and Carter may have pink eye. Yuck!
I left the gray space at the bottom to add a family name. This one is 8x10 and is available.

Coffee Lovers

For all of the coffee lovers out there. Are you looking, Paula? As I was painting these, I thought of you! I first found the colorful coffee mug beads and the canvases naturally followed. Both of these are available for immediate delivery.

Mother's Day is on the Way!

This sweet little 5x5 designed for Mother's Day is available. It features glass lampwork beading with a kitchen theme. The tee-tiny measuring cup is just the cutest thing.
I adore this quote. It can be done on any size and in any color or font, especially for the mother in your life.

For Katie

I hope you enjoy your new room!

May We Bear our Sorrow with Trustful Hearts

Eternal God, who sends consolation to all sorrowing hearts,
we turn to You for solace in this, our trying hour.
Though bowed in grief as our loved one departs from our midst to enter into peace of life eternal,
we reaffirm our faith in Your compassion and Your ever-present love.
May we bear our sorrow with trustful hearts,
and knowing You are near, may we not despair.
Into Your hands we commend the spirit of our beloved.
Body and soul are Yours, O God,
and in Your presence we cast off fear and are at peace.
"There is no death, what we call death.
Is but surcease from strife;
They do not die who we call dead,
They go from life ... to Life."

I had planned to blog about something else this afternoon, but all of my thoughts are filled with sweet Kaleb and his family. He was on Carter's all-star baseball team last year and was a healthy, vibrant boy who was a joy to be around. When I saw that Kim had posted this quote, it put into words several things that I am just not able to right now. I am going to go say a little prayer and then hold my babies for while...