June 23, 2010

New toy...

I got a new toy!
It's the Lomography Fisheye 2 camera! 
I am "Lol'ing" to myself...
Right after I get my sweet new digital SLR, I get a crappy old school film camera.  HA!

This camera is anything but crappy though. . . it's loads of fun!
(pay no mind to the dieing aloe plant in the background)
All I had was a black and white roll of film so that's what I used.
They turned out pretty darn nifty!
Here are a few of my favorites:






You can see the entire set here.

June 20, 2010

Happy Father's Day!



Happy Father's to my Dad!!

and...

my wonderful husband Travis!

Two of the most amazing men I have ever met.
I love you and respect you both!
xoxo
<3

June 16, 2010

deathbed. flowerbed.


Last year my band competed in the New Band Showcase competition at Cornerstone Festival, and earned a spot to play! Though the whole process we met a amazing musician, Nathan Stiteler who also earned a spot on the New Band Showcase. Since then, we've played with him here in Butler, and will again next week! I'm so excited!


I had the honor of painting for his upcoming album, "deathbed. flowerbed." Everything is ready, but he needs your help. If you pledge by pre-ordering the album, you will help make it all possible! 
His music is amazing. Take a listen


June 14, 2010

Strawberry Days

I had such a great weekend participating in the 20th Annual Grove City Strawberry Days Festival. This was my first three day show. It was so much fun to have my own little tent area that I could arrange all fancy. I met so many great artists and art lovers. I remember my first "craft show" back in December...I was terrified! Heheh!! I wanted to crawl under the table! Yea, I'm really shy, and sometimes don't know what to say or how to say it. I can see that slowly I'm getting better at this whole thing, because I just had such a great time. I love love love meeting people and seeing their reactions when looking at my art. It brings me such joy, when it brings you joy. Thank you everyone for being so friendly and showing so much love. I'm definitely going to try and do more of these shows, schedule permitting. 



And a few random highlights of the weekend:
Amish Donuts. Pure bliss.

Dad, Mom, Mr. Storm Trooper & Dustin. 

It's me & Frownie!!!!

....I just can't get over this picture of Dustin eating his Donut. HHEHE!!!!

Thanks again everyone! 

June 8, 2010

Whats going down.

I've been super busy lately.
First off, we've been having band practice twice a week in preparation for Cornerstone.
We've been working on our DIY CD cases that are amazing and fun!
It's sooo much work, but it's going be so worth it. 

(Here's Kirsten working on a few...She's our drummer's beautiful wife!)

Let's see... Senior Night for our Youth Group was last Sunday.
I was on the "committee" planning that. 
It was a "Geek" theme...and was a huge success! *breathes deep* 
(This would be my little bro as Dwight Schrute)

Pastor Dan showed up as Darth Vader... enabling me to capture this priceless shot.
(For more pics from that night go here!)

Lastly I've been preparing for this weekends Strawberry Days in Grove City, PA!
I've made a tons of button magnets, and replenished my stock of prints and scrabble pendants
As always at live craft shows, my prints will be a cool $10! 
Please stop by if you can and say hello! 

So yea. That's why I've been quiet.
What are you doing this summer?


June 4, 2010

Winner


Congrats Melissa!!! You  were the 10th person to comment, winning "Like Dandelions!"

Ok, just so you all know... Allison got it right.
"Like Dandelions" was taken from the Five Iron Frenzy song called "Dandelions."
I was so impressed she got it...Allison is getting a prize too! :D


Some of the words are:

Lord, search my heart,
create in me something clean.
Dandelions
you see flowers in these weeds.

Just like Dandelions, a lot of people don't like Crows...
Even though they are considered "weeds" in the bird world, I find beauty in them. 
So there you have it! 

June 1, 2010

post-holiday recovery giveaway!

Hi everyone! So, I said a while back that I was cooking up a May Giveaway, but failed miserably at actually doing it.  Please forgive me! So here it is...a post-holiday recovery giveaway! 

An original painting! 
"Like Dandelions"
8x10" oval stretched canvas

How to enter:

1. Just leave a comment about...WHATEVER the heck you want!
(or you can guess why I named the painting "Like Dandelions" if at a loss of what to say)
2. For a second entry, post about the giveaway on your facebook, twitter or blog linking to this post.
Leave a separate comment stating that you did so!

Make sure you post these as separate comments for separate entries!

I'll use random.org to select a winner on Friday, June 4th at 4:00pm EST.