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Birthday Wish List for Miss M

Illustration Play Little Style September 23, 2015February 6, 2018 by Merrilee

Little Miss M’s birthday is coming up, and fast! She’ll be three!! My baby. Wasn’t it just yesterday when this day happened? Last year we had a little house theme birthday party for her with just a few family members. But this year I think we’ll have an official party for her with guests and …

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Decorating our Midsummer Maiden with a Floral Crown

Illustration Play September 10, 2015February 1, 2018 by Merrilee

Just had to pop in and share our Midsummer Maiden (from last summer’s amazing Midsummer Mingle). We couldn’t just stop at fairies so we played around with giving this gal her own proper floral crown. So fun….oh and I think I’m addicted to this. When all the flowers are gone I’ll move onto autumn leaves! …

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Weekend Links and a Studio Sale!

Lifestyle Illustration August 28, 2015February 6, 2018 by Merrilee

TGIF friends! thought I’d pop in and share a few fun things that are inspiring me around the inter webs these days: first are you dressing the rainbow with Brittany? I played along and wore pale teal with her. so fun. Oh and She’s extended it for 10 days now! I need to get this children’s book …

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Boy with Wings Cake Topper

Illustration Celebrate August 18, 2015February 6, 2018 by Merrilee

Just had to pop in and share our little “Knowledge Gives You Wings” cake topper. I made this little guy last minute for the cake at our Back-to-School dinner and Little O claimed him at once. It would have been cute to do each child if I had had the time (it was getting close to …

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Tenneys Treehouse | Little Bits by Mer

Illustration August 13, 2015February 6, 2018 by Merrilee

“Tenney’s tentative plans to tackle a tree house that towered high above the tree tops turned out to be a transcendent reality – a truth that only the birds and a few other lucky ones had dared to try.” If you follow me on Instagram you might have seen my Little Bits by Mer series where …

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Printable Valentine Faces to Decorate!

Illustration Celebrate February 9, 2015January 20, 2020 by Merrilee

I threw together a few last-minute Valentines for your little love bird to download and pass along. We had fun decorating these with tootsie roll candy bows and heart shaped glasses. I think a candy bow tie would be darling to. You can really have fun with these! Click here to download the printable and get …

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Mer Mag Interview on Smart Creative Women

Illustration Create August 22, 2014August 22, 2014 by Merrilee

I had the best time chatting with Monica Lee of Smart Creative Women last week and the interview is now up on her site! We talked about so many things that creatives go through such as finding your voice, juggling you creative, business and personal life (especially as a mamma!). I’d love your thoughts on …

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Tiny Traveler Tilda | an Interactive Instagram Tale!

Illustration June 20, 2014October 13, 2014 by Merrilee

Friends it’s been a bit quiet over her on Mer Mag lately. Which typically always means I’m up to my neck in exciting projects! For example tomorrow is our Mid Summer Mingle!!! I’m so excited and a little bit exhausted by all the late nights in preparation for this event. It’s going to be so …

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You’re Invited to A Midsummer Mingle!

Celebrate Illustration June 10, 2014January 21, 2018 by Merrilee

Friends I’m so excited to invite you to A Midsummer Mingle, an event the following amazing ladies and I have been planning! Join myself, Brittany of The House that Lars Built, Meta of One More Mushroom, Sarah of Sarah Jane Studios, Melanie and Alma of Caravan Shoppe, and Eva of Sycamore Street Press. I feel so lucky to be able to do …

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Artwork for Oh Happy Day's Screenprinting Bonanza!

Illustration February 26, 2014February 27, 2014 by Merrilee

Friends did you see that Jordan of Oh Happy Day! is starting up her Craft Nights again? Makes we wish I lived in norther Cali. I’d sign for the floral design and screen printing classes like yesterday! Jordan asked me to contribute a couple of designs for the event and this little juice cup is …

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