tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73384764298197404762024-03-13T19:06:52.710-04:00Storm Gazer Designs"Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better." -Andre GideBechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-57052400140354047052020-05-02T00:21:00.000-04:002014-05-28T10:39:48.777-04:00Blog Cloud
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craft storm gazer baby etsy Design client pillow box Graphic Design Sizzix Vinyl Wedding accountability baby shower Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-55795397358538729242015-01-16T12:22:00.002-05:002015-01-23T09:52:14.789-05:00Countdown to Valentine's Day
Many people hear the holiday "Valentine's Day" and start to ruffle up. Declaring it an evil holiday, with no love for singles! While I can see their reasoning, I'd like to offer an alternative to this thought process. What if instead of wallowing in a pool of self-pity over your marital status, take a moment to focus on other loves of your life. What about friends and family? Take another singleBechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-58216075538682674402014-05-01T10:47:00.000-04:002014-05-01T10:47:16.716-04:00Logo Design The Cake Lady
I was asked last week to design a logo for a friend who make some amazing cakes!
We wanted it to be simple so that it could easily be transferred onto shirts and other branding items.
Here is what I came up with.:
You can visit her Facebook page at: The Cake Lady
For those of you in the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia, if you have a party, event or celebration that Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-61811520607618225892014-04-30T20:00:00.000-04:002014-05-01T11:08:08.697-04:00Eating Healthier post 2
Progress report #eatingHealthier :
soda consumption is way down, water intake much higher. I only caved in to the midnight snacking twice last week. Slowly working towards eating less and less carbs. (It's tough when I am also feeding a family.) I'm going to have to sit down at some point and figure out how to cook for them but also myself without having to prepare extra Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-8244937620368022332014-04-22T20:00:00.000-04:002014-05-01T11:05:28.425-04:00Eating Healthier post 1
I am going to do this. I'm starting my little plans to start getting my health back. I've been lazy too long and it's sad to me. My start was weaning myself off sodas these past two weeks. I'm down to 1 can of soda at dinner time. The rest is Powerade Zero and water.
My next step is to undo the night time munchies that started with pregnancy three years ago. Those are the worst things for me.
AsBechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-89402904102649420012014-04-15T10:40:00.000-04:002014-04-15T11:56:03.076-04:00FREE SHIPPING
All the pillow boxes in my Etsy shop will be switched over to FREE shipping (within the USA) from now on. Check them out!
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Pink Baby Foot Prints
Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-32701592221614798752014-04-09T17:01:00.002-04:002014-04-09T17:01:24.443-04:00Design vs. Instruction #3
Client sent artwork for print ad:
Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-19168718210952161382014-03-14T09:28:00.002-04:002014-03-14T09:28:21.881-04:00Design vs. Instruction #2
Client:
"Can you put my name in comic sans or something"
Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-3141402804782131362014-03-07T11:03:00.000-05:002014-03-14T09:28:39.418-04:00Design vs. Instructions
Client:
"Please use a background theme w/a hint of Spring"
Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-47377226715342396572012-10-17T16:46:00.002-04:002012-10-17T16:46:32.054-04:00Brewer's Sugar Free BBQ Sauce
Many have asked me for this recipe. So here it is!
Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-50547763656048953042012-02-11T17:34:00.004-05:002012-02-15T11:36:58.865-05:00Win a Heritage Scrapbook Kit & ancestry.com 7 day subscriptionA lot of our fond memories surround those fun times with family members. I can think of some back in my childhood of driving to visit my grandparents, aunt, uncles or just spending time with my own parents. I loved hearing them tell stories of the depression, of learning their skills for their careers, and of fun mischievous stories of pranks they played on each other. This scrapbook encourages Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-2445113105794323882012-02-05T14:15:00.006-05:002012-02-22T14:17:31.256-05:00Becca's Sugar-Free Funnel Cake Recipe
IngredientsVegetable Oil2 eggs1 1/3 cup milk7 Tablespoons of Spelenda2 1/3 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract1 large ziplock bag
DirectionsFind a large skillet and fill with about an inch of Vegetable oil and have it start heating (I use medium heat)
In a mixing bowl mix together the eggs and milk first, then add in each ingredient and mix Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-41429840875159832742011-10-30T20:30:00.031-04:002012-02-14T11:07:25.091-05:00Eva is one year oldHow did she grow up so fast? I still feel like it wasn't that long ago that I brought my baby girl home! She attempting talking, she's crawling, sitting up, thinking really hard about walking. She had her birthday party the other day and thought I would show some of the fun times. Eva got a special shirt from a church memberAnother church member made this special, beautiful Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-10020219750953390692010-12-05T20:16:00.006-05:002010-12-06T09:29:39.816-05:00Giftcards make great adult gifts!The thing I think about with these items I have in my shop is how a lot of times it's just easier to give someone a gift card. Especially if it's for someone you don't know really well. There's a pressure to try and think of something they'd like and don't all ready own. Best thing about gift cards is that they can even be put towards a big purchase of something they were wanting. For instance, Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-55885753705050289442010-11-15T15:14:00.001-05:002010-11-15T15:19:27.185-05:00Eva's ArrivalAt 5am October 24th, I woke to an odd feeling of tightening. I wasn't sure if it was finally the contractions I was told I should feel or if it was more false labor contractions aka Braxon Hicks contractions. I waited it out but it seemed pretty rhythmic, but not very frequent so I went back to bed. By 8am they were a little more insistent and noticeable so I woke up my husband and told himBechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-50922049938900219122010-10-19T20:07:00.001-04:002010-10-19T20:08:31.341-04:00Countdown to Due DateAccording to the doctors my due date is tomorrow, October 20th.
My husband and I are so very anxious and excited for our first child's arrival. Our daughter has certainly spoiled me to this whole pregnancy thing. She never gave me a day of morning sickness, she's not caused me too much pain or worry. God has blessed us with a wonderful time, and we know it's only going to get better.
I recentlyBechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-50132389917549572652010-09-03T20:50:00.001-04:002010-09-03T20:50:32.613-04:00Making of Pillow boxesI've been asked by a few people about the process of using my CraftRobo and cutting out the pillow boxes. Here's a short video I did just to show the basic process.
Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-34995351830813664432010-08-26T12:46:00.001-04:002010-08-26T12:48:44.706-04:00More items in my shop!I've been slowly using my free time to put more items in my shop. I'm still looking for a good paper store that has some really great deals on bulk buys. I've used paper-source.com and checked out their clearance area but then realized that if anyone wants to buy more then what I have to offer I might not be able to purchase more of that paper pattern.
I've also been adding more "supplies" for Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-71973293943151850372010-08-02T15:45:00.001-04:002010-08-02T15:49:55.279-04:00Fun baby tickersBechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-6471167910414727802010-07-21T10:12:00.011-04:002010-07-21T15:11:56.924-04:00"God's Nature" Series
Graphic by Rebecca Brewer
"But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind." Job 12:7-11
The logo above is for a Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-35596790909869061832010-07-13T19:33:00.001-04:002010-07-13T19:34:12.639-04:00Recommended Buys!Here are some items that I've used and think you would find useful also!
When it comes to putting the ribbons around the pillow boxes I use these
Glue Dots Glue Dots 3/16 Inch Mini Dots
I've really found this Craft ROBO handy when it comes to cutting out the boxes. Sure saves a lot of time and hands so that one doesn't have to use scissors. Also makes sure there's lots of precision and Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-11838414164976634022010-07-12T11:07:00.005-04:002010-07-12T13:17:27.501-04:00Pitter Patter of little Baby Feet
A while ago a friend of mine and also a great book designer (Linen Laid & Felt)reccommended a website for finding all types of new and exciting papers called http://www.paper-source.com
I went through and purchased some of their sale/clearance items for me to practice on and have some fun with. You've seen one purchase I made with the silver ivy on the frosted paper. And now I'll show you Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-20193197093845986422010-07-07T22:53:00.001-04:002010-07-07T22:53:54.163-04:00First Etsy ListingI've finally posted my first item in my Etsy shop!!
Frosted Pillow Box
Frosted Pillow Box
This pillow box is made from some very elegant paper. I love the subtle hint of silver shine on the leaves. I see using some of those pastel mints to fill this pillow box.Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-20770981751238160382010-06-28T18:20:00.003-04:002010-06-28T18:23:32.647-04:00My vinyl came in today!
I have to laugh a little that the very day I posted about the vinyl I had ordered is the day that it showed up on my door step. All these pretty colors. Now to start sketching out my designs to use with them! I purposely bought extra green for the grass design I've been working on.
On a side note someone seeing my previous blog mentioned to me a great site that has all kinds of cool vinyl art Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-30478769499798691962010-06-28T11:05:00.000-04:002010-06-28T11:05:27.740-04:00Nursery Decorations IdeasMy Aunt(in-law) Jean Shrewsbury introduced me to this new decorating art a few months ago. A lot of stores are starting to sell them too. It's the Vinyl Words(see examples at Amazon.com) Poetry. The great thing about them for me is that they aren't permenant. You can put them up, take them down without worrying about messing up your walls. Being a house renter that's a great thing!
The other Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0