Well the holidays are in full swing! I’ve been busy painting custom orders for party favors and gifts. It’s always fun to see what people want and to bring their ideas to life! These were painted for a group of ladies who have been friends for many years and were having their annual Christmas party. […]
It was a fun and busy week at Dallas Fair Park! The Chi Omega Christmas Market is a local tradition and a great way to kick off the holiday season. Our booth was in a perfect location very close to the entrance of Centennial Hall. Shoppers could pick out the frames or ornaments they wanted […]
Last weekend we ventured west to participate in Vintage Market Days for Denton/Fort Worth. It’s actually held at NRS Event Center in Decatur. Despite that recent post about gearing up for Christmas markets, it seemed a bit too early for holiday goods in September, so I brought some vintage-inspired items to paint on-site for […]
It’s still hot outside but that won’t stop me from starting to think about Christmas! I’m gearing up for some craft fairs and markets this fall, where I’ll be selling personalized photo frames from Ribbit-Ribbit, as well as customized Christmas ornaments. I’ve taken a few years off from going to markets but now that […]
Here are some of my favorite past designs from Ribbit-Ribbit. Both are made by decoupaging old papers onto plain wood picture frames, adding a bit of antiquing and distressing, then embellishing. The style on the left, called Versailles, has an ornate design painted over the book papers using metallic craft paint in a deep […]
Here’s a peek at a recent project: a thrift-store table that I revamped. I loved the twisty legs and inlaid top, but this was a very factory-looking wood finish. I couldn’t wait to make it into something unique! First I sanded the heavy shine and stain off the top of the table. I wanted […]