Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in the Artist & Crafter

In April 2013 I was diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). But I didn't know then what it was they were diagnosing me with. Several years before... I began seeing an Occupational Therapist in 2004, due to numbness in my hands. The OT believed I had carpal tunnel from my time in college while getting …

Stenciling on Canvas

First of all, stenciling is a weird word. So anyway, I have been having fun making canvases colorful. I love color! Some of the canvases look amazing on their own, but I wanted to add a little something extra to others. That's when I started adding some lettering to the canvases.     The good …

Stenciling On Canvas Tutorial

First of all, stenciling is a weird word. So anyway, I have been having fun making canvases colorful. I love color! Some of the canvases look amazing on their own, but I wanted to add a little something extra to others. That's when I started adding some lettering to the canvases.       The …

52 Weeks of Creative Goals & Prompts

Last week I shared my word of the year and how I plan to keep up with it throughout the year. One of the ways I plan to do so is by writing a prompt or a goal at the beginning of each week in my planner for the entire year. I have 3 different …

Living Intentionally

I have big hopes for 2017, and I know that if I want to achieve it then I'm going to have to do something about it. Success doesn't come from sitting on your butt and wishing something will happen. You have to do something...

Be A Daffodil

I took this photo years ago when I lived in Washington state. I had gone for a quick walk and I came past a parking lot that was under construction. It looked like they had pulled up the concrete to lay down new. That's when I saw this image. Over in the corner of the …

Passion Takes Risks

This quote perfectly captures why I keep going and why I've done some of the things I've done. When you're passionate about something, you're more willing to take risks because it's something you believe in. I've done a few things that many would deem crazy or just plain stupid, but I did them because I …

Tips for Managing Your Time

Today has started out well, and my coffee mug is telling me "Dream BIG and Live Happily"! I hope your week is great so far. I don't know about you, but sometimes my day and my week gets away from me and before I know it a month has passed. Anyone else? Today I'm sharing …

Time Management Tips To Help You Reach Your Goals

I don't know about you, but sometimes my day and my week gets away from me and before I know it a month has passed. Anyone else? Today I'm sharing with you a few time management tips that have worked for me. Hopefully you can find them helpful also.   As a full time mom, …

My Favorite Websites for Business Tips, Resources, and Tools

Running a handmade business is hard work. There's a lot more to it than just making stuff. In a world run by technology and social media, a handmade artist needs to be well versed in online marketing and social media sharing. The first year or so of having my shop open, I didn't know these …