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December 4, 2015

A Peek Into My Art Journal (simple backgrounds + some favorite supplies)

I’ve been journaling since I was about eight. Back then I had a diary that I called Bobbi (because is there any more fantastic name for a diary than Bobbi? Not in my mind, in 1990.). My methods, supplies and style have changed over the years, but I still find a lot of joy in putting my thoughts and feelings […]

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November 20, 2015

5 Things We’re Loving in Our Homeschool

At this time of year I like to reevaluate how our homeschool routine and curriculum is working. As I’ve been thinking over the past few months of homeschool I’ve been struck by how well things are working for us. It just keeps getting better. After 6 years as a homeschool Mama, I am still learning and discovering what works best […]

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November 18, 2015

In All Things Give Thanks–Free Thanksgiving Print

Download the free print here. “Lord of all, to thee we raiseThis our hymn of grateful praise.” Folliott S. Pierpoint

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November 16, 2015

Book Report November 2015

Due to my 31 Days of Free Embroidery Patterns series last month, I didn’t post a book review in October. This month is extra-full as a result. And goodness, I’ve read some great books lately. What have you been reading? Daily Rituals: How Artists Work As a big believer in the power of habit and of spending time on […]

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November 6, 2015

Names of Christ Advent Devotional

Friends, this has been such a labor of love and I’m so excited to finally share it with you! Announcing the Names of Christ Advent Devotional! This devotional includes 24 hand drawn ornaments, and corresponding hand-lettered Names of Christ. Each day of advent, you’ll read a short excerpt of scriptures taken directly from the KJV Bible. Each short story highlights a […]

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October 31, 2015

Free Leaves Embroidery Pattern

I am completely thrilled to offer you the very last of the 31 Days of Embroidery Patterns series today! This pattern was inspired by a page in my sketchbook from our trip to Costa Rica this past summer. Download the pattern here

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October 30, 2015

You Are Brave Embroidery Pattern

Sometimes we all need a little reminder that we can do hard things. Stepping out of our comport zones can be painful. Facing health challenges, trying something new, working to improve our lives. All these things take courage and vulnerability and this pattern can serve as a tiny reminder that you’ve done hard things before and you can do them […]

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October 29, 2015

Be Awesome Today Hand Embroidery Pattern

This pattern was inspired by a sweet Christmas gift my daughter made for me last year. The canvas she painted is hanging next to my bathroom mirror to remind me to be awesome each day (or at least as awesome as possible…). I’ve found it to be fantastic motivation and thought you might, too. Download the pattern here.

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October 29, 2015

Earth Embroidery Pattern

Yikes! I am getting later and later with these free daily patterns. Can you tell I’m running out of steam big time? This has been such a fun project and I’m so glad you’ve followed along. I’d love to see your results if you stitch any of the patterns. Click the image below to see the patterns for the whole […]

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October 27, 2015

Waves of Water Embroidery Pattern

Here’s a lovely little pattern for you, inspired by the ocean waves when my husband and I visited Costa Rica earlier this year. Download the pattern here.

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