Jon recently finished up with his first year teaching acting, theater & debate as we also directing two High School plays. So needless to say he deserves a BIG thumbs up! And if you have a teacher or graduate (or just a friend who deserves a pat on the back) this new print, in the shop now, …
Double Doodling
I’ve recently been introduced to the concept of double doodling thanks to Jean of the Artful Parent. Basically it’s when you draw/doodle with both hands opposite each other at the same time (you can see a video Jean put together about it here). I had a go of it and this sneaky little girl came …
Playful French Industrial Picks of the Week
Remember when I posted about style and the evolution of your voice? And I how I came to coin mine as “Playful French Industrial” (because Moody Modern Peasant Weathered Playful French/Russian Industrial with a touch of Bohemian just seems waaaaay to long. ha!)? Well I thought I would share with you some of what’s inspiring me over here from …
Playfully Made By You!
It’s so exciting and inspiring to see all the things you and your little ones are creating from my book Playful! I’m going to start doing rounds up for you to be equally inspired! Like how cute is Meta’s little fair maiden and knight? I love how they each made it their own. And that pom-pom …
Join me for a Local KIDS CRAFT CAMP this Summer!
I’m so excited to share that I will be holding two KIDS CRAFT CAMPS this summer. If you’re local (Utah County) we’d love to have your little ones come and create, play and craft with us!! It will be held in our new shared Hinterland Studio in Springville, UT. We have lots of fun stuff in …
Simple Scenes: Back in the Saddle
It’s Monday! which means we’re back in the saddle and trying to get our ducklings in a row before summer is here. CAN YOU EVEN BELIEVE SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE? It’s been drizzly and rainy so I’m happily in denial. I know you’re already scheming of what to do with little bouncy and bored kiddos so …
Doddles, Dears and Weekend Links
I’ve been working a lot of fun illustration projects lately so if the blog seems quiet that’s why! I can’t wait to share so many of them with you but in the mean time, here’s a peek and some fun sketching I’ve been doing for a project in the works. Like did you see this …
A Doll to Craft With
For the longest time I’ve wanted to create a doll (or softie) that was large enough for kids to make crafts for not – so not only could they they make say cardboard wings for themselves for for their little friend as well! Last year I made a cloth doll for Miss M’s birthday and played around …
Macaroni Challenge Giveaway: Make Pasta Noodle Wiener Dogs
I love seeing what you all are making for our Macaroni Noodle Challenge!! So much fun is happening! Remember our Modern Mommy + Me pasta necklaces? Well I had to get one more project in as I’ve had Manicotti Dachshund Dogs on the brain ever since this challenge began. So we finally made some and the kids …
Print a Bouquet of Flowers for Mother’s Day!
I’m sharing a printable bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day over on Julep today! It’s a fun and easy craft for kids of all ages. Add a recycled paper tube holder as a vase painted by your little one and you’ve got yourself a sweet handmade gift.