craft shows got me bummed.

I'm a little bit bummed because all the spring craft shows are taking applications now and all the spring craft shows are scheleduled for one month before my due date. So I'll be eight months pregnant and if this pregnancy is anything like the last one I could deliver up to three weeks early. Sooooo....it's a little daunting to think ahead and come up with all the fees and apply when I don't even know what's going to be happening then. And if I didn't get accepted, well, I'm not sure my fragile mind could handle rejection right now. So I'm thinking I just shouldn't even try. Just wait a year or two. :( Will my dreams ever come true?

Christmas gift.

This is a painting I did for my husband's parents for Christmas. I just haven't been able to give it to them yet. I hope they like it. :) I used acrylic paint which is not my favorite medium but I figure I shouldn't be using oils being with child and all.

Christmas Card

I have an awesome pen pal who lives in Texas. This is a Christmas card I made for her. I really like it and I think she will too. :)

New Cards!!!

 I'm working on some new cards for spring. I'm hoping I will be able to participate in an art fair or festival of some sort, and to do so I need a good supply of cards to sell. So far this is what I have. These are all hand drawn with black ink (and a little blue) and colored with colored pencils.

 The envelopes match the cards.

pregnant

I will be seven weeks pregnant tomorrow and I don't feel like doing anything. I have lost all motivation and inspiration. I just want to eat and sleep and not throw up. I know it will get better. I just pray that everything is going to be okay. Ofcourse God does not give us anything we can't handle. With Him I am strong.

If you notice that I keep changing the look of the blog it's because I'm trying to find what I like. Isn't life an ever changing journey?

hobby lobby luvin

Okay, Hobby Lobby is one of my favorite stores. It's my happy place. Ofcourse I love all the craft stores but we seem to buy more stuff from Hobby Lobby. They have amazing sales, especially on their seasonal items and furniture items that are always being changed out. Most recently we came across a jewerly armoire that will make me the perfect nightstand. I am currently using a plastic storage bin as a nightstand and it is horrible. Great for storing crafts but not so great for being a nightstand. It's a foot shorter than my bed and so small it barely holds my lamp. So I was very excited to come across this piece of furniture. I think it is a jewerly armoire because the drawers are lined in black velvet. So here it is when we found it. The only problem. It's pink and green. Our house is done in blues, greens and beige. No pink. Plus we have a nautical theme all throughout our house. This watermelon chest doesn't fit in. See:But check out the deal we got. Originally $139.99 marked down to $28That's $28!!!Soooo....I painted it with some paint sample of the colors I originally wanted to paint our bedrooms. Now it is right at home. :) Thank you Hobby Lobby