So yesterday, I promised you an #instaDIY on Instagram with a hint. I don’t use rhinestones normally, but the stars were aligned for this DIY Jewelry project. A few days ago, I was idly looking around on Etsy for some jewelry making supplies, and came across Jennifer’s lovely store. I was specifically looking ring blanks. Have […] Read more…
52 Hand-Lettered Project – Week 11
This week’s 52 Hand-lettered prompt is: Home is. More than ever, home is my happy place. My husband I always consider home not to be really the house we live in, but where our little family settles and thrives. We’ve built a lovely little home here in Maryland and after all that we’ve been through these past […] Read more…
DIY Stationery – Framed Monogrammed Tags
Hello! Like I mentioned before, I heal best when I create. I’m taking it slowly, but thought these framed monogrammed tags will be a nice, easy project. I used these lovely free vintage hand-drawn frames from Angie. Then used one of my favorite new fonts (also from Angie), and made these little tags that would add […] Read more…
Font Love – Matchmaker
Hello! I missed you!. I’m back and slowly getting back into the swing of things. First of all, words can’t describe how much I appreciate all your prayers, lovely words of encouragement and support. Thank you. You certainly helped because the surgery went well, and am healing nicely. I thought, I’d start off slowly and share this […] Read more…
Breast Cancer
I’ve been hemming and hawing about sharing this. The posts will be a bit sporadic in the next few days, and in order to explain why, I need to share. Just over a month ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and tomorrow I will be getting a double mastectomy and starting the first stage […] Read more…
52 Hand-Lettered Project – Week 10
This week’s 52 Hand-lettered prompt is: On a day off. Sometimes it’s just nice to empty the brain and take a day off and do whatever you want. When I lived in Toronto, my friends and I would get together once a year. What did we do? Have our nails done, followed by afternoon tea […] Read more…