Toy Chest

Okay, so it's day 2 of the 'refresh & renew' project for myself & my surroundings!  I've been thinking to myself about what the best way to move forward in my life was.  I've spent the better part of my afternoon visiting many many many of my absolute FAV blogs here in blog world.  I mean really, I feel like I already know many of you anyway.  So I guess that part of evaluating where you wanna go is to think of where you've been.  Gather some insight.  Figure out what works for you (and what doesn't).

So I took a stroll down memory lane...

I browsed some of my old projects (mostly painted) and wanted to share a few of my favorites with you. 

A hand painted toy chest for my newest Nephew Ryan:

It's actually quite large in life...

Makes a great place to store the 'ultimate' collection of necessary baby supplies one needs...

ALL 100% hand drawn and hand painted using acrylic and latex paints.  Inspired by the bedding chosen for the little one's room. I'd be happy to custom design one for you as well!  Just contact me.

I'll also be offering some DIY tips coming soon! 

These next few items just make me happy.  They are all hand painted with acrylic paints on either canvas or wood.  Everything I paint can be personalized and completely customized.  See these in my gallery as well here.

Tinkerbell is one of my best sellers!   She was painted on pine.  The other items shown are on artist's canvas.  They are all still waiting for a new home...

Thanks for coming back today... it's time to get crack a lackin, I'll be ready to show off what I've been working on today real soon!

I'm linkin for the first time to:

                          

                             becolorful.typepad.com

                    http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/

                                   Someday Crafts

                                                 

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Cherished Treasures



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CraftoManiac Monday

    

                             and the Sunday Showcase by Stephanie Lynn
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           also linking up to Debbiedoos Newbie party.  Stop over!    
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P.S.  Hop on over to Preppy Girl on the Farm for a chance to enter her givaway!  Oh so DeViNE items from The Pink Monogram.  Go see...really, go check it out. You could win this tray in the pattern of your choice!

These are so cute too!

                      

 What are you waiting for?  Git goin!


edited to show linky parties!

                         

Spring Renewal

Spring is upon us as you all well know, even though it does not quite feel like it here.  Imagine the suprise when I looked out my window this morning to see SNOW! Thought it was some sort of cruel April Fools Joke!  Unfortunately it was not!

Spring is a time for renewal.

Renewal is something I've been craving lately.

It's been a long and difficult year for our family and many others.

I have been thinking alot about things.  Alot of things.

My relationships with my family, friends, and loved ones.

Financial stressors.  Health stressors....heck daily stressors!

The drab state of my home...

My relationship with Jesus.

I am craving light!

peace...white...fresh...

I want a personal renewal.  I need a personal renewal.

My focus in the days, weeks, and months to come is just that!

I have lots & lots of special little projects just running round this little old brain of mine and I can't wait to share them with you.

I'll be working on lightening my life!

Getting closer to my Heavenly Father...trying to listen for my purpose here on this wonderful earth.

For now, I leave you with a fav inspirational quote and an inspiration for an upcoming project I will be sharing with you! 

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature:
old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)

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I wish you Spring Joy!

I pray for a renewal for us all.

Thanks for stopping by.