Debbie's Sign - January 2019
A sign for my mom's friend and coworker.
Sirchio's Strip Mall - December 2018
I loved doing this project for my friends Lindsay and Ryan! Through their crazy adventures together, they've come up with store names that form a strip mall. Lindsay asked for me to put it to canvas as a Christmas gift for Ryan. Incorporated into the mall are hidden symbols for the couple.
Chrissy's Shower Sign - July 2018
A chalk sign for my friend's baby shower, with felt donuts I sewed together.
Kneidl Planter - May 2018
An outdoor planter painted as a housewarming gift. Can you find the hidden Mickey?
Zeppelin Lyrics - January 2018
This project has been on my list for a while now. Occasionally I can step back from creating things for others to do something that I've been wanting to do. This is a canvas painted with lyrics from Led Zeppelin's "Thank You".
Nana's Fidget Pillow - November 2017
My Aunt Chris asked to have a fidget pillow made for my Nana. It's made from my Pop's shirt. There is a zipper, pocket for photos, beads and string, lacing, and leather toggle. There are also fish with bells and snaps, Velcro felt cowboy hat, Mets logo and guitar shapes, ribbons and buttons around the outside. Everything on this pillow is about Pop and her family!These pillows are made to help those with dementia and Alzheimers improve their memory and coordination.
Victoria's Wedding - October 2017
Items for Victoria's wedding! (top from left to right) guestbook sign, table numbers, wedding parking sign - (bottom from left to right) hangers for bridal party, more hangers, and card/memento box
Scott's Bar Sign - July 2017
A reminder on how life used to be...
Elf Sign - December 2016
A reminder for kids that their Elf is always watching!
Rich's JD Bottle - October 2016
Our friend Rich asked for a painting reflective of our younger days...
Gone to the Field Sign - September 2016
Great for any sports lover's decor!
Football Sign - September 2016
A wall sign to start off the football season!
Two Birds on a Birch - July 2016
Needing something to hang on my bathroom wall, I opted to paint this acrylic on canvas instead of buying a generic one from the store!
Cheryl's iPad holder - May 2016
After having difficulty laying her iPad on the kitchen counter to view recipes, my mother-in-law can use this holder instead.
Stephanie's Star - April 2016
This metal star was made by my husband's grandfather. My sister-in-law decided she wanted to add a little more to it to make this truly unique piece, so I added the roping and smaller blue stars.
Grandma's Dog Painting - February 2016
After completing the horse painting for my mom, my grandmother asked for me to paint her sweet dog that passed away.
Jessy's Opa & Oma Sign - November 2015
My cousin requested this sign, with custom wording personalized for her in-laws.
Cassidy's Nursery - January 2015
After deciding on a children's literature theme for my daughter's nursery, I began working with my mom to create the various characters seen in the pictures.
Classroom Novel Canvases - August 2014
These 4 canvases were to hang in the reading corner of my classroom. Now they are part of my daughter's literature themed bedroom.
Farm Star Scene - June 2014
The silhouette of these barns are from my husband's family farm. In the stars are special symbols and letters related to his grandparents who passed away earlier that year.
Painted Pumpkins - October 2013
I took a few pumpkins that my husband grew and painted them with fun characters. A few were put into a local tricky tray.