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I’d love to help you study the scriptures in greater depth and develop a more personal relationship with Christ through creativity.
Over five years ago I set a goal to create art every day. I wanted to improve my artistic abilities and make time for something I love even in the midst of busy days being a mother. I have only rarely missed a day since! While my abilities have definitely improved with practice, the most surprising element of this project has been feeling like I found who I am and who God designed me to be.
I’m an artist, an art teacher, a designer and a creative business owner. But I’m also just a regular person, seeking to add joy and depth to my life by slowing down and making creativity a priority. If you join me on this journey, you’ll see that I am by no means perfect. I stumble along some days. I make art that I hate. But I know that consistently working toward a goal, even in tiny pockets of time, adds up to great things.
What You'll Find Here
I hope that no matter what your chosen form of creativity, you find inspiration and a desire to find time to pursue the talents and interests God has blessed you with.
Sketchnotes
Monthly posts featuring hand-drawn notes that go along with each of the weekly the Come Follow Me lessons. This is a perfect place to start if you want to add art to your scripture study, but are not confident with your drawing and lettering ability.
Process Videos
Watch me as I create art in my scriptures and journals. I’ll share the supplies I use as well as tips and techniques (and often a template) for you to use to recreate the look.
DIY and Crafts
I love making things! I try to set aside time each day to create. Here you’ll find easy-to-follow tutorials for stitching projects (embroidery, knitting and crochet), DIY home projects and ….whatever creative whirlwind I’m currently caught up in…..
Journals
In 2014 I set a goal to create art every single day that year. I have continued that goal every year since and have only missed a handful of days in all that time. It has been an absolutely life changing experience for me. I share glimpses into my journals and the art I create here.
Printables
Books
Reading is my favorite way to unwind. Each month I share quick reviews of the books I’ve read recently. You can also find the books we use and love in our homeschool and as family read alouds.
What You'll Find Here
I hope that no matter what your chosen form of creativity, you find inspiration and a desire to find time to pursue the talents and interests God has blessed you with.
Sketchnotes
Monthly posts featuring hand-drawn notes that go along with each of the weekly the Come Follow Me lessons. This is a perfect place to start if you want to add art to your scripture study, but are not confident with your drawing and lettering ability.
Process Videos
Watch me as I create art in my scriptures and journals. I’ll share the supplies I use as well as tips and techniques (and often a template) for you to use to recreate the look.
DIY and Crafts
I love making things! I try to set aside time each day to create. Here you’ll find easy-to-follow tutorials for stitching projects (embroidery, knitting and crochet), DIY home projects and ….whatever creative whirlwind I’m currently caught up in…..
Journals
In 2014 I set a goal to create art every single day that year. I have continued that goal every year since and have only missed a handful of days in all that time. It has been an absolutely life changing experience for me. I share glimpses into my journals and the art I create here.
Printables
Books
Reading is my favorite way to unwind. Each month I share quick reviews of the books I’ve read recently. You can also find the books we use and love in our homeschool and as family read alouds.
My Story
I was an artistic child, always painting, drawing or stitching something. But I found that as I got older, I let a lot of that part of my life go. I felt the need to be more “practical” with my time, more serious with my studies.
I graduated with a bachelors degree in Horticulture, thinking I could design landscapes on the side, while raising a family.Over time I realized that what really appealed to me was the design portion of that plan.
Once I became a mother, and after a period of adjusting to a whole new lifestyle, I began seeking creative outlets. I cross-stitched, I learned to knit, I journaled and doodled. Through our long wait to grow our family (read more about our adoption story here) I found that these creative outlets helped me to feel like myself, rather than drowning in the discouragement I was feeling.
Through a series of miracles, our family has grown to include four children, who I homeschool. In this season of life, I’ve found that my creative habits not only make a difference for me alone, but they also help me draw closer to God and be a better wife, mother, friend and teacher. I am my best self because I make time to pursue my interests.