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Thanks for stopping by!

I love to celebrate beautiful things!   My interests include anything crafty, colorful and fun!  I love to travel, cook, craft, design, create, entertain, decorate, sew..and the list goes on.  Stunning images inspire me and I hope I can share a few things here that will inspire you too!

I have always loved photographs.  My grandma has always taken a million pictures and it inspired me from a young age.  With my first 110 camera I captured fun memories of family vacations and everyday activities.  Since having kids my focus has turned to the art of the portrait.  In my eyes the "perfect" portrait doesn't mean a creaseless shirt and stiff poses, but instead a twinkle in the eye and a glimpse into the soul. 

My specialty is children.  I love to capture them in their natural element.  I want to capture who your child is at this moment.  The little noses, funny smiles and dirt covered faces that make them the person that they are right now. 

My approach is VERY relaxed...very "photo journalistic."  I'm not a girl that likes to pose.  My idea of a perfect shoot is to meet you somewhere fun and let your kids play and be themselves while I fade into the background.  I believe it's those moments that you truly want to remember.   Anyone can take a picture.  I want to capture a moment and tell a story.  

I'd LOVE to come play with your little ones.  Think of a place where they are happiest.  Disneyland? Chuck E Cheese?  Krispy Kreme?  Think outside the box.  Let's get together and let them explore, get dirty and have some fun!  Those WILL be your cherished memories!   

Category Archives: Make This

Photoshop Friday: Colors and Brightness

I have had some interest from people over on the facebook fan page for photoshop tips and tricks, so I thought I’d share them here too for those of you that aren’t facebook users
I am NOT a huge editor.  I prefer to know my camera and do my best to nail the shot...

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Hostess with the Mostess: Kids Party Ideas

This little shindig is LONG overdue for some blog love.  I can’t believe I never shared it!  No fear though…it’s perfect timing since it’s pallette is great for spring.  You all know I’ve got a weakness for lime green and pink so this was definitely a favorite. 
I think these last several years of attending and...

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make this: homemade valentines

I’ll admit it…I LOVE valentine’s day.  Not so much for the mushy romantic stuff, mor for the fun, cute stuff.  It gives me a great excuse to make all kinds of cute, kinda cheesy stuff that you can get away with on a day like this.
This year my valentines have taken on a...

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Make This: How to Make Adorable Matchbox Valentines

I have been saving this one for you for almost a year!!  I ran across it last year just after valentines and saved these pictures to share this year just in time for valentines.  They are seriously SO cute and easy.  I am headed to albertsons today to grab some matchboxes (about $1.50 for 10...

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make this: felt crayon roll

i have been seeing these over at etsy and thinking how they are so cute and would be great to carry in my purse.  we have a bag that we carry to church and other places where Ashley and Andy need to be quiet for extended periods of time, but the crayons always end up...

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make this: valentine treat cones

I’ve been seeing different versions of these popping up all over the place for halloween, wedding favors, etc. so I thought I would make up a quick valentines version and tutorial for you. They are super fun looking and easy to make. Your kids would LOVE to help, and who wouldn’t love finding one of...

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make this:love story

continuing on with my valentine’s theme from yesterday I am anxious to debut another new line from Teresa Collin’s Designs.  Teresa is all about documenting your life and making to do!   This year she has created a new HOME line (which I will show you some samples from soon!) and this new fabulous...

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everyday life: in the mood for love

i’m starting to get in the valentine’s mood.  looking around today for some inspiration I stumbled upon this…yummy and SO cute!  You can buy loads of vintage can labels on ebay and wrap them around your vases full of beautiful red and pink peonies.  Gorgeous!!
The napkins are are cute too!!  find some old school cupid...

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Make This: It’s the most wonderful time of the year…

at least for scrapbooker’s that’s true!   In just  a few short days the largest craft and hobby trade show in the country will begin.  I am lucky because CHA is right in my hometown.  In just a few short minutes on the freeway I can be standing in a convention center full of...

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Make This: Turn YOUR Handwriting into a FONT!

It’s no secret that I LOVE fonts, and I. LOVE. PAPER.  I can browse stationery shops forever.  I even love to buy old paper stuff… books, ephemera and anything type at antique stores.  I LOVE old printing blocks, marquee letters…you name it! 
SO, you can imagine my excitement when I stubmled upon this the other day:
YOURFONTS.COM
It...

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