baby dragon cupcakes

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A baby’s first birthday is very special so I was happy when my good friends, Sharon and David, asked me to be a part of their son’s celebration.  The party had posters, pictures, and party bags with a cute baby dragon so they wanted cupcakes to match.

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dragon cupcakes

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY ELIAS!!!!

diy christmas garland

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After seeing an Instagram photo from Creature Comforts, I was inspired to make my own Christmas garland.  Her blog is amazing so make sure you go check it out if you haven’t already.

Directions:

  • Select a light weight, air dry clay.  I used Premier Light Weight Stone Clay (Michaels).

  • Roll out clay on wax paper.
  • Cut out shapes with small holiday cookie cutters (Michaels).

  • Let clay air dry completely.  I left mine out for 2 days.  After the first night, I had to reshape some of them because they curled a bit.  Luckily they were still a little soft.
  • I recommend making the shapes thicker because mine were quite thin and more fragile.

  • Determine your garland size.  I used 7 pieces of string with 21 shapes on each.
  • Then determine your pattern.  Alternating shapes on each string or all the same shapes?
  • Using a tape measure as a guide, lay out your shapes upside down.
  • Using a hot glue gun, attach string or ribbon to the shapes.  NOTE:  Hot glue may be too hot for air dry clay, but it dries quickly and worked for me.  Another craft glue or Elmer’s glue would be a better choice.

  • Tie the strings to a wooden dowel (Michaels).  Mine are 4 inches apart.
  • Use another piece of string and tie a knot on each end of the wooden dowel.  This will create a triangle to hang the garland.

  • I wanted them all facing the correct way so I used double-sided tape to attached the middle and last shapes to the wall.  Of course you can let them hang freely if you don’t mind seeing the back side.  They would probably have a better chance of laying flat against the wall and facing the correct way with ribbon instead of string.

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend. =)

polymer clay christmas cards

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I can’t believe Christmas is almost here.  Mel and I hung some Christmas lights around the house and it really got me in the holiday spirit.

So I pulled out the polymer clay and got to work.

Polymer clay Christmas cards.  These might be the first items to (finally) be listed on my Etsy shop! *excited*

The ornaments are my favorite. =)

I love the holiday season.  Up next…hang the outdoor Christmas lights and get a tree. =)

wedding invitations: jenna & paul

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I met Jenna and Paul a few months ago and was so happy when they asked me to work on their wedding invitations.  Jenna didn’t have her mind set on any particular design, but wanted to keep it pretty simple.

  • Announcement

  • Directions to the venue

  • Postcard response card

A combination of deep red and ivory lace.

Snug as a bug in a rug.

Since they’re getting married on December 23rd, this will be their first Christmas as husband and wife. =)  CONGRATULATIONS JENNA AND PAUL!! ♥ ♥

mason jars: organizing art supplies

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Mason jars are used everywhere and my love for them has officially begun.  Whether in the household or at a wedding, they’re so cute, simple, and affordable.  For the past month I’ve been doodling quite a bit and when I do, my art pens are scattered on the table, rug, sofa, or bed.  Basically, wherever I decide to draw at that moment.  Enter the mason jar.

My toolbox for doodling. =)

1)  Marker color swatches

2)  Scratch paper

3)  Blank pieces of paper for new doodles

Instead of being tucked away in a bag, the art pens are displayed and all the pretty colors can be seen.

Enjoying some raspberries, admiring the pens, and thinking of the next mason jar projects. =)

doodle a day challenge: october 1-10

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I love doodling, but a lot of the times I have no idea what to draw.  Then on October 1st, instagram user “ellolovey” posted The Doodle a Day Challenge for the month of October.  I absolutely adore her work and thought this was such a cute idea.


[Created by instagram username fatmumslim]

Here are the first ten days:





If you enjoy drawing, painting, or taking photos, I would definitely try this fun challenge.  It’s a nice way to remember what happened on any particular day and I like how it’s turning into a picture journal. =)

Have a great weekend everyone!