Love is my inspiration. My closest friends will tell you that I am a hopeless romantic. My motto is 1 Corinthians 13:13. I love being able to create a design for someone with my whole heart. Something that will make them smile. Or a design that is for something significant in their life.
I remember walking through museums when I was young and admiring all the beautiful work I saw there and wanting to be able to create something like that. I drove my mother crazy painting and drawing on everything I could find.
I can’t even wait at the doctor’s office without analyzing the seams and construction of the clothing worn by everyone around me. Everything around me every day made of fabric, or that could be possibly made of fabric, is a constant inspiration.
I just love walking down the aisles of a craft store and browsing through the supplies on Etsy. There are those pieces that you see and immediately like, “Wow! I gotta have that.” I also love nature and animals. I love all sorts of styles, from feminine, to glam, to earthy, to retro. So, really, whatever strikes my fancy at… View Post
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I recently saw The Fantastic Mr. Fox and it was the starting point for several pieces. Of course, I had to make some cute foxes. I also made a rabbit wearing a dress that is similar to one of the lesser characters in the film. The aesthetic of that film is just about what I am going for with my… View Post
Today’s featured crafter is a heart attack survivor. She said, as a result of the experience, “It has made me appreciate life more and has inspired me to eat healthier, more carefully and include exercise in my routine. Also has made me appreciate living.” Thank you Linda for sharing your story and being a part of Heart Handmade Blog. FYI… View Post
