Personalized Bib

When my son was a baby, I realized it didn’t matter how cute his outfit was because it was only going to get covered up by his bib. Solution: cute bibs!!!

This one is a winner in my book! I love the colors and eclectic fabrics! These letter are also hand sewn to the fabric.

These can be personalized to name and fabric choice. We have a five letter limit (Mary Catherine is just not going to fit : ). My most popular seller in the single letter on the bib!

To get the longest life out of your personalized bib. Hand wash and then hang to dry. I throw mine in the washer and then hang dry them. They have lasted over a year now, with little wear and tear.

Tie Onsies

I must say I had just as much fun dressing up my son as I have with my daughter! Baby boy clothes are so stinkin’ cute too!

These tie onsies are no exception! They are by far my #1 seller! I love them too and wish I had them around when my baby boy was still a baby!

 

Personalized Bags

Whenever I take my kids to church or nursery, they go to two separate rooms. One diaper bag doesn’t work. These bags are the perfect solution! They are the perfect size to hold a couple diapers, some wipes or an extra pair of underwear and pants for my potty training one!

Every nursery worker will be able to know who’s adorable bag belongs to your little one!

The letters are cut from customizable fabric and hand-stitched onto the bags. (Please allow for extra cost for college or professional sports fabric).

Perfect birthday present or shower gift! Its even better if you stuff the inside with wonderful goodies : )

Step Stool

My son loves stool’s. He wants to do everything by himself. So it I want him to wash his hands I better hope there is a stool handy!

This step stool was customized to match our sweet nephew’s sport’s room!

It can be customized to match a cute underwater bathroom or  be painted to match a princess’ bedroom. ~

Initials to match bedding

I love name meanings! Both my children have names that fit them perfectly! Sometimes it doesn’t work out so well! My sister’s name means “bitter” or the shortened form means “gangster” : ) We always give her a hard time about that one!

These  initial name plaques I made for my daughter to match her bedding. I love the colors and mismatch…. I loved the bedding! I hope they will be something she always loves!

I can make a set to match your child’s bedding, themed room or customized however you want!

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“… the two shall become one…”

I originally made this one as a wedding present also. The couple getting married was adorable. He was a musician and artist but very intellectual. She was a beautiful model, talkative, intuitive and adorably sweet. The lines and darker colors represented him so to speak and the swirls and pinks and reds represented her. I loved the blend of the colors and textures…. it made something more beautiful than before. Thus the verse, “the two shall become one”.

Marriage is such a beautiful thing! I love that the Lord gave us such a gift! Two really is better than one!

LOVE

This was a wedding present for two friends who got married this past fall.

It was hard to part with because I really like the way it turned out. I did a little facebook stalking and based the colors off the brides colors in here home. I love the way the pinks and reds and yellows pop off the dark green canvas!

I used this verse because it is a truth I think that needs to be hung on the wall! After 5 years off marriage I am continually reminded, “the greatest of these is love”. No matter what I “do” for my husband, if it is not in love it is nothing!

“… for your love is better than wine…”

I painted this for an adorable newly we couple. The two were friends of ours. She loved this verse and wanted something for their bedroom wall.

I had so much fun making this for them! When I was talking to her the first time about the painting I could see the tree and a vineyard in my head. As I painted, it developed into a story. They can interpret it however they want but I see a young couple on a date together. They are enjoying wine and the sunset. They don’t have many cares in the world. They are looking out on to an old vineyard. The vineyard is neat and seasoned. The owner takes good care of it and it produces good grapes and good wine.

I also did a lot of research about vineyards and the look of the vines throughout the season. Around the verse, I have leaves of all seasons (fall, winter, spring and fall). These are the way the leaves look in the US particularly California, anyway.

My prayer for my friends is that they would work hard at their marriage and that they too would be fruitful (spiritually and physically). That God would sustain them, teach them and make them more like Him through all the seasons of life and marriage!

 

What’s in a name?

Why the name Penelope? Well, honestly I was making a fan page on facebook and realized I needed a name… I had not even thought about it up until this point. I looked up from the computer screen, across my living room and saw my old Cabbage Patch doll, Penelope, sitting in a pile of toys. So I named it Penelope. The name was just a place holder really. I have always loved the name! If it weren’t for my husband’s distain for it, my daughter would be named Penelope June. But obviously I did not win out. So if I can’t name my child Penelope, I will name my art Penelope, right?! After further research I learned Penelope means, “weaver”. Appropriate! The story of Penelope is this … I<em>n Greek mythology, Penelope was the wife of Odysseus who waited for him to return to her for twenty years. She avoided remarriage by claiming she would not remarry until she had completed her father-in-law’s funeral shroud; every night, she unraveled part of the shroud so that the project would take a very long time. In literature, her name has become synonymous with faithfulness.</em> I can relate somewhat. I feel as if I am in a season of waiting or maybe wondering. We are waiting for God to come through on some specific promises and we are still waiting on God to come through financially. I know we have lots of critics on how we should do things or shouldn’t do things. All I know is when my husband and I bow before the Lord we have total assurance we are doing all that He has called us to do. He has us in somewhat of a storm right now and all he has told us to do is to “stay in the boat” and stay faithful to Him. Like the disciples that freaked out in the midst of the storm (when Jesus was <em>in </em>the boat) I do the same. I know God is with us. I don’t always feel Him or understand Him, but I know He is here with us, just like He was with His disciples that stormy in night (Matthew 8:23-28). So what does that have to do with painting? Well, my art is my response to the Lord. Sometimes I don’t have words or questions or even emotions. I understand that verse “in repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength” Isaiah 30:15. I, one who has never been short on words, have been very quiet lately. My silence is my trust. So, I paint. My painting is more therapeutic than any money could buy. It is like I just sit and paint with the Lord. Even if my kids are up, playing, and making lots of noise, I can still feel God’s quiet presence with me. Even if I am painting a little boy’s name plaque, it is worshipful. My art is my worship and prayer and trust in my God. I pray that He will find me faithful, even if this season lasts years.