NEW CLASS! doodle it out

Ok friends, I have a bunch of online classes that I filmed a couple months ago and they have just been sitting in my computer waiting for later in the year. One of them is called DOODLE IT OUT and I thought it might be something fun to release right now. So I moved up the launch date and marked it 50% off. Class starts Monday! Below is a little preview and all the details

DOODLE IT OUT
Begins Monday, March 30th
NOW $15 (Regular Price $30)

For information or register HERE

I love doodling, it can be relaxing, stress free, silly and super creative. It is also a really simple and practical way to carve out a daily art practice. The best part is that anyone, any age and any level can do it!

I this class I am sharing 30 super creative lessons on doodling that includes techniques, prompts and exercises to get you playing around with a pen and paper. We will explore shapes, mark making, lines, lettering, a variety of subject matter and more. I will be sharing a variety of simple techniques that will take your doodles to the next level.

Doodle It Out is a class structured into 30 inspiring lessons. The concept is that you have one simple doodling idea, prompt or technique to work through each day for 30 days. I will be sharing all kinds of really simple, fun exercises to get you creating. The concept is that you have one simple idea, prompt, inspiration or technique to work through each day for one month.

All of my online classes have unlimited access which means that you can come and go as you please and create at your own pace!

5 tips for working from home

As a person who has been working from home for the last 12 years, I thought it might be helpful to share a handful of things that have helped me (and my husband Andy) behind the scenes over here running this creative business.

After working in an office and large community setting, when I quit my job to go full time as an artist (while it was the best thing that ever happened to me), the first couple of years were weird and actually really lonely at times. The shift from being around people all the time, having a schedule and discipline to follow to suddenly having to create these things for myself took me a LONG time to figure out. In fact, I am still trying to figure some stuff out but you can scroll left for a few things that have helped me.

Ok I hope these tips help someone out there. Let me know in the comments if you have any specific questions or your own tips for working from home.

Coming very soon Andy and I will be sharing some of our homeschool tips that have worked for our family! 

big sale this week!

It’s my birthday week and it’s an annual tradition around here to celebrate with a sale!

All week I’ve got over 100 of my online classes marked down, bundles of classes, even prices as low as $10! And with any purchase you get a free 32 page digital download of art to use in your own project- lots of fun stuff!

So if you are looking for a great deal, are ready to take a class with me or stock up on classes, now is the time! 

Visit the shop HERE to get in on the good deals!

6 creative ways to use an old sweater

I have been cutting up old or thrifted sweaters to sew with for years! It is one of my favorite materials to sew with when the weather gets cold. 

1. There is nothing cozier than a sweater pillow! This is a great project when you have a larger sweater.

2. A patchwork style blanket is a really fun way to put sweater scraps of all shapes and sizes to use!

TIP:When working with cut up sweaters there is a natural tendency for the edges to fray. I like to use a tight zig zag stitch- this keeps those edges from falling apart.

3. The arms of a sweater work great for creating arm warmers

4. Or even leg warmers or boot cuffs

5. Sweater scraps (like the arms or any long pieces) can be sewn into a scarf or a cowl.

6. Whimsical stuffed toys are a super fun way to use odd sizes and shapes of scraps.

a peek inside my process