by Erica | May 20, 2012 | calligraphy canvas, calligraphy decoration, calligraphy wall hanging, hand lettered canvas, kids' room decorating, wall art
We recently moved to a new house. The kids decided to share a “sleeping room” and use the living room as a “hang out” room. Most people think this is really unusual but my kids are constantly playing “musical beds” and half the time...
by Erica | May 8, 2012 | contemporary calligraphy, contemporary pointed pen, gestural writing, modern calligraphy, pointed pen, pointed pen calligraphy
Hello out there! Well, as you can see – it’s been awhile. We moved in February and I have finally finished setting up my studio. Although I have not finished unpacking boxes! But I can’t wait to share pictures of my studio room! That will have to...
by Erica | Jan 14, 2012 | calligraphy champagne glasses, christmas card, new years invitation
The first month of the new year is already half over … WHAT?! How did that happen? I know someone accidently hit the fast forward button and we’ve been spinning toward the future ever so quicker than before. I made a LOT of Christmas presents but...
by Erica | Dec 5, 2011 | advent calendar, christmas lettering, zentangle advent calendar, zentangle ornaments
[Picture heavy post!] Wow! Can’t believe December 1st has already come and gone! I still feel like it is September. I can’t keep up with time. One of my cherished memories from childhood is an advent calendar someone had sent us as a card. I just loved the...
by Erica | Nov 15, 2011 | Fuccillo Kia, greeting card design, Kia Sedona
I’ve needed a new minivan for awhile now. My old one was 8 years old and had 120,000 miles on it. With three kids that translates to about 300,000 miles! Practical as we are, we wanted to wait until we found just the right one. Well, this weekend we did! Not...
by Erica | Nov 7, 2011 | art supply organizer, baby toys, cake pops, crayon caddie, free dog harness tutorial, free purse pattern, house portrait, laptop bag, memory game, silk painting, tote bag pattern
WARNING: Very photo heavy post!I just finished next year’s birthday card for the Coastal Calligraphers Guild. LOVE it! I can’t share until next year because I want it to be a surprise for members. Tease right?! Anyway, I’ve been doing lots of crafty...
by Erica | Oct 31, 2011 | costumes, Ghost MW2, Halloween, mermaid, Tom and Jerry costume
Had a very busy weekend – making Halloween costumes! It’s been a tradition since my first born to make costumes every Halloween. Some years the kids forgo it for a store bought one, others they ask for something really elaborate. Either way, whatever makes...
by Erica | Oct 24, 2011 | chocolate cupcakes, cupcake wrappers, photo clock
Had a great weekend. It was my mom’s birthday and I decided to make her a photo clock. There is a great tutorial over at Rosy Red Buttons. This was an easy, inexpensive project that is sure to please! I bought the clock workings at Michael’s for $6.99 plus...
by Erica | Oct 10, 2011 | copperplate, flourishing, Mike Kecseg, pointed pen
Just returned from another fabulous workshop with the Scribes of Central Florida. What a nice group they are! And wow – such amazing pointed pen talent in that guild!After many, many years of admiring his work, I finally met and took a class with Mike Kecseg....
by Erica | Oct 6, 2011 | copperplate, flourishing, learning spencerian, zentangle monograms
I was digging through old photographs (well, OK, I was whizzing through old photograph files but that sounds way less nostalgic) and found some old monograms I did. This was during the time my son had autism and life was a complete blur. No offense to any of the...
by Erica | Aug 24, 2011 | colored pencil, creativity, drawing, illustration, Kristen Doty, mistakes
I started this year with a new motto. I even put it on our Christmas cards. It rang so true with where I am in my life right now. I have lived in fear my entire life. I fear everything – making mistakes, not doing the right thing, worrying something bad will...
by Erica | Aug 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Yesterday the kiddos went back to school. This used to be my absolute favoritest time of year. I *loved* back to school. New clothes, new shoes, new office supplies! Who doesn’t LOVE office supplies?! But now that I have three kids, I’m a little sad when...
