August 19, 2015 By 1 Comment

What A Day

All the kids were out of the house today which meant I accomplished a massive to-do list.  Orders and emails and all those little things which just pile up and a Target trip solo…which was like a slice of heaven even if I was purchasing things like dishwasher tablets…and the scheduling of 5000 appointments for our littlest.  Maybe not 5000, but it sure does feel like it.  Foster care is crazy amazing, but equally crazy exhausting trying to keep up with everything…it semi consumes us…and makes us lose our mind when all the working parts of foster care are just not working quite right…so many moving parts.  It’s a process for sure.  We’re learning patience and passion.  We’re learning when to listen and when to fight.  We’re learning what we already knew…that family is worth fighting for.  It’s been a day.  I need a cookie 🙂

We’ve only been in this foster care gig for just shy of a year so far…I kind of can’t believe it’s already been that long…and I’m still learning so many, many things.  I did want to share a little foster care tip today though.  We always choose to celebrate our littlest parents’ on their special days.  I know this isn’t always an option for everyone, but it is for us, so it works great.  We made a special canvas for her mom on Mother’s day along with some yummy chocolate and a card.

 And for Father’s Day we made her dad the sweetest Chatbook of all the pictures of his little girl in the time she’s been with us.  This is my new favorite gift.  Chatbooks are crazy, crazy easy to put together (computer or app…I used the app on my phone), really reasonably priced and he loved it.  Her mom just gushed about it and her birthday is coming up soon, so I ordered her a new one today.  I’m thankful for pictures to document this time with her not only for us, but for her parents too.  I try and always think about how I would feel to be on the flip side of this situation and how desperately I would want to be included in my kids’ life and see what all I was missing.

Check out Chatbooks and use my code to get your first book free.

And here’s some recent work.  I am open for orders so if you would like to place an order send me a message HERE.

Name pillows

10×10 canvases

6×6 canvas

 Hope you guys had a great day…possibly quite productive too 🙂

Happy Wednesday!

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August 12, 2015 By 1 Comment

Back To It

I just wanted to stop in quick.  Today every small human who currently lives in our house will be at some form of school…whether it be public or MDO…I will be alone…in our house…all day…working…so I’m a tad excited…FREEEEEDOM!!!!

PS:  I love my kids 🙂

Anyways, 3 things:

1)  I’m officially back open for orders.  I even got all profesh and finally updated my little custom order status sidebar thing to your right…OPEN.  I’ve actually still been taking orders that came in.

Lots of name pillows

Canvases, boy bunting and key fobs…more key fobs on the way. (some of these are Gifter Project canvases)

6×6

10×10

4×12

Bunting…100 flags around 17 feet long

Teacher gift key fobs…love when people request the apples…one of my favorite prints.

2)  Tomorrow night is our Timbali Crafts party.  I’d love to see you there…and bring a friend.  The menu has been made.  Today I’m making things like chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake and ham & cheese rolls.  I’m also picking up some super fancy box wine 🙂  And not to mention all the other yummy food coming with some crazy awesome people who love Timbali as much as I do.  I know some good people!  Please join us.  There will be some fun door prizes as well.  If you need more info message me HERE.

And 3)  I still have 8 spots available for Saturday’s Bible journaling class.  Would love to have you in our home for the afternoon.  All the money is going towards Ngungwane’s playground fund.  Send me a message HERE if you would like to grab a spot(s).

That’s it.  That’s all I’ve got and now I’m off to be alone.  It’s pretty dang magnificent.

Happy Wednesday!

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June 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Work

Ah yes, work!  Summer makes it easy to forget you have a job, but then I start to lose my mind and remember I need to create…and it needs to be colorful.

6×6 hand lettered canvas

Bib and burp cloth combos

Sweet Guatemalan tees

“Grace” word pillow

Key Fobs

And I’ve got a bunch of key fob sets up for sale on Instagram.  I’m pitterpatterart.  Each set has 5 key fobs, $36 shipped and all the money goes towards buying supplies for 160 sweet Swazi kiddos.  Check them out.

Happy Thursday!

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June 3, 2015 By 1 Comment

Art For Sale & Headbands

So life is officially crazy, crazy town for us.  Even though things are slowing down for summer, I’m afraid I’m getting about zero accomplished and sometimes I feel, what’s the word for it…Smothered!!  Kids everywhere.  All the time.  Oh summer!

Just wanted to stop in and let you in on 2 things.

Number 1:  I had a customer who claimed these 4 canvases, but then it didn’t work out.  So they’re back up for grabs.  Hand lettered 6×6 canvases.  $60 shipped.  Email or message me HERE if you would like any of them.

And Number 2:  You know I love a good product that gives back.  Purchasing with a purpose is a good thing.  Over 2 years ago I wrote THIS POST and talked about my favorite headbands of all time from Banded2gether.  I’m happy to report after over 2 years of many, many miles and lots of sweat and wear and tear I’ve just now had to replace those headbands.  Can I get an amen for a good, long lasting product which also provides meals to people in Uganda?!?!?!  Seriously, it just doesn’t get much better than this.  I’m a creature of habit and although I do love my No.41 headband too, I had to get me some new Banded headbands.

I recently got a wild hair and decided I was going to attempt wearing tank tops this summer.  Again, creature of habit.  I love my tees!  I purchased one of their crazy soft tank tops and now I want to order even more.  They had a deal going when I ordered and I also received this way adorable headband for free.  Harper has already claimed it and she’s quite possibly the cutest thing I’ve ever seen wearing this headband.

So there you have it.  Let me know if you want some art and go buy some headbands and tank tops for summer.  You won’t be disappointed.

Happy Wednesday!

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November 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment

For Sale

First, you guys are the kindest.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  You are always wildly loving and kind…throwing it around for everyone to scoop up and be encouraged with.  Love it!

Second, I have 3 canvases for sale.  GO HERE or just click on the Currently Available button at the top.  These are ready to ship.  I also am working on key fob sets and some Christmas mini buntings this weekend.  I will post those as soon as they are ready.

Third, it’s Friday.  Hope you all enjoy your weekend.

Peace out.

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August 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Loving What I Do

It’s an honor and privilege to love my job.  I do not take it for granted at all.  I absolutely love what I do.  I know this is exactly what I am suppose to be doing…and so much more.  This week and last have been busy ones getting orders completed and shipped out and delivered.  Thank you!  Thank you for ordering.  Thank you for trusting me with custom orders for yourself, your home, your children, friends and family.  Thank you for allowing me to create on your behalf.  I promise I create them with joyful hands and a grateful heart.  Such a privilege.  Your orders and kind words mean the world to me.  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!

These goodies are headed out to all over, plus some Tennessee love in there 🙂

Key fobs.

Name pillows.

Tooth pillow. (I typically do not make these anymore, but this was a local friends’ request)

8×8 Apple canvas.

100 flag mini bunting.

Onesie love…a gift…for a new sweet little chubby baby!

Please please please know how thankful I am for every order and all you wonderfully kind people who even read my tiny piece of the inter webs.  You amaze me and encourage me and I am so crazy crazy grateful.

Happy Wednesday!

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July 1, 2014 By 1 Comment

Order Love

Hi!  I hope everyone is having a great Tuesday.  Just wanted to drop in and say thank you to all you wonderful customers out there who continue to place custom orders with me.  Summer has definitely slowed my production time down a bit, but I promise I am still working 🙂  Thank you for your patience.  I’m so thankful for your orders and your inquiries and that you stop by to read my tiny maniac piece of the inter webs.  I deeply appreciate it.

Here are some recent custom orders.

12×12 Friendship canvas.  Thanks so much Tammy!  Kirsten hope you love it and know Tammy picked out all the details just for you.

And name pillows.  Thanks so much ladies for your orders…hope these adorn those little beds in just the right fun way.

If you are interested in placing an order, just send me a message by going HERE or using the Contact Laura button at the top.  If you do not hear back from me within a few days, please know this means I did not receive your email for whatever reason.  I reply to all emails.  Also check out the Pricing & Info button as the top as well for additional ordering information.

Have a great rest of the day.

Happy Tuesday!

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June 6, 2014 By 1 Comment

Custom Order Love

I’m still taking custom orders and right now all the money is going directly to Full Count Ministries to help fund our trips to Nicaragua this summer.  Josh and I are beyond excited about this amazing opportunity.  Crazy excited.

Fun custom orders headed out.  Thank you guys for trusting me with your orders.  It’s a joy and honor to create these pieces for you.  And I truly appreciate your business.

12×12 “She burned too bright for this world” canvas

Fun floral camera strap (I am currently out of camera strap supplies)

10×10 Seashell canvas

If you’d like to place an order just use the “Contact Laura” button at the top.  And you can always find additional information at the top under “Pricing & Info”.

Thanks again so much.  You guys rock!

Have an awesome weekend.

Happy Friday!

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