Weekend Inspiration

Hey you guys! I really enjoyed being the featured artist over on the Hero Arts blog this week.

Today I have one last post with some weekend inspiration + a little challenge for you — see you over there!

ETA: Just got back from my six week knee checkup, and the doc is really happy with my progress! I no longer have to wear the big huge brace while at home, and he opened up the hinge to the full amount for when I’m out and about. I still have to take pain meds, but he gave me a new one that’s much less strong. So happy! :)

Make-It + Mail-It #3: Upcycling + Madewell!

Hey you guys! It’s time for Make-It + Mail-It Challenge #3! Sure hope you can join in.

For those new to Make-It + Mail-It Challenges, it all got started here when I was the recipient of a bunch of cards that really touched my heart. It was like getting a big huge hug from all around the world! I wanted to do something to encourage people to make cards and send them so others could feel that way too. So, the challenge is pretty simple:

• Make a card (or anything else!)
• Mail it, then
• Link back here so that we can all enjoy the happy mail that’s going out around the world! (I’ve found that a challenge gives me a little extra motivation to get things mailed. Are you the same way?)
• After all the links are in, I’ll randomly pick a participant to mail a card to. So fun!

I like to make a whole batch of cards to send out when I’m doing a mailing — the more the merrier, right? Plus I like to get my supplies out and make a big mess, ha!

I have a theme for each Make-It and Mail-It, but that’s just my theme — you can do whatever you like! For this challenge, I was inspired by this Electric Ikat Top from Madewell, check it out:

I love the colors, and how the pattern looks kinda watercolor-y, don’t you? (Love Madewell so much, the one near me is just a bit down from J.Crew and across the street from Anthropologie and the Apple store. Plus there’s a tea room on the same street with amazing teas, scones, and other treats. It’s all very dangerous!)

Continue reading »

I’m featured at Inspired By blog!

Guess what? Jill Foster over at Inspired By is using my wildflower photos for her inspiration this week! I am so honored. Jill is just amazingly talented with stamps and ink — and super sweet, too! Here’s a little peek at what she’s been up to so far:

Check out the photos that were her inspiration and all the stampy goodness over on her blog, starting with Monday’s post. Can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!

Thanks so much, Jill! Hugs to you!

Wishing everyone a day full of inspiration,