Monday, April 14, 2008

Haley


Another fave!  This mom-to-be wasn't releasing the baby's gender or name for public consumption but my mom wrangled it out of her ; )  The MTB was using the classic Pooh bedding, etc for the nursery and named the baby girl, Haley.  I had no idea how it would turn out, but I was amazed at the results!  I'd be really dangerous if I actually knew what I was doing!!





It was from her shower that I was asked to create a gift certificate for a customized painting.  Never one to shy away from trying something new, I obliged, natch.  Which ultimately led to the creation of Sophia, which I thought was pretty cute, all things considered: Recycling a gently used canvas - bad.  Trying a new design and thinking paint pens would help - bad.  Two canvasses, lots of Gesso & a misshap with an exacto - bad.  A trip to Michaels for a new canvas and roll of ribbon - priceless.  The ribbon covered the staples glaring out from the edges of the canvas, which unfortunately you can't see in this photo, but take my word for it - cute!  

Monday, April 7, 2008

Heidi


This one has to be one of my absolute favorites! Hippos & Honey all to match Pottery Barn's Cherry Blossom baby bedding...perfection ; )

Julia


Sorry for the photo quality, another cell phone pic taken at work, again!  This one was really fun, I have to say I liked how it turned out.  Thanks Geryl!

Ali Katherine


Ali Katherine was the last of the original gators, they just tormented me with their refusal to blend properly and I'd never been all that happy with how they'd turn out.  My new rule is three strikes and you're out, so I was so happy to come across the way cooler gator to emulate.  This one was actually a gift for my cousin's new little girl and her big brother Eli even liked the gator.

*Seriously? Another "A" name? All baby names must start with an "A", it's a new rule apparently*

Alan Elizabeth

Ooh, sorry for the glare, I took this one with my cell phone sitting at my desk at work.  Can I tell you how much I love this little gator?  Super cute, Mary Englebreit theme for Alan-Elizabeth.