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It's a holiday!

2011-12-09T17:33:00.000-08:00

Finally I just finished the holiday postcard, phew!

Volunteers are wise!

2011-11-16T16:30:00.000-08:00

A little something I did for the volunteers of Mulnomah county library.

Card holder

2011-11-01T16:01:00.000-07:00

I'm coming up with new ideas for card holders. Here's one of them. I'll create a few more and print them at spoonflower.com. Will post the finished products soon.

Newby!

2011-10-13T14:27:00.000-07:00

my 2012 calendar

2011-09-12T10:42:00.000-07:00

baby shower!

2011-09-07T19:59:00.000-07:00

Calendar 2012

2011-08-30T22:37:00.000-07:00

I'm working on calendar 2012 right now. Still not sure about all the images. Hopefully I could get this done before our new member arrives. Will post the final images when I'm done. :)

Hand Painted Helmet by Tyger Bomb!

2011-07-19T18:23:00.000-07:00

Tyger Bomb is not just your typical roller derby girl, she's also a very talented artist! I just created a business card for her to promote her skills. Check out her Facebook if you need the bling on your helmet!

Christmas Socks

2011-07-19T14:42:00.000-07:00

It's time for X-mas socks! SITM wanted to see if I can come up with any X-mas design, so far these are all I came up with. Hopefully I'd get to see one of these in real life :)

Kaya and I

2011-06-05T12:03:00.000-07:00

Every 4 years...how have we changed?

Lilla London

2011-05-26T10:43:00.001-07:00

Another talented etsy shop owner Michelle makes deliciously cute girl's dresses. I'm waiting for her to come up with cute boy clothes soon. I created banner, tags and business card for her. Click here to her boutique.

Bronnie Bakes

2011-05-26T10:31:00.000-07:00

What a cute blog for kids! Bron purchased a logo from my Stocklogos.com and she came back for a banner later. Check out her blog and you'll be in love :)

Tyger Bomb

2011-04-30T20:31:00.000-07:00

Yeah, a friend of mine (Tyger Bomb) just made it in Rose City Rollers team!!! Everyone is so excited and happy for her because it took her 4 years of hard training to get to this point. Now we need team shirts to go see her games and this is what I came up with....

Steel Bridge T-Shirt from Zazzle.com

2011-04-26T20:19:00.000-07:00

Steel Bridge T-Shirt from Zazzle.com

Rock my socks!

2011-02-10T18:26:00.000-08:00

Well, remember Sock It To Me contest a few months back? Even though my design didn't win votes on popularity but it sure won Sock It To Me's heart! Carrie, the president of SITM just mailed me a big fat check and a pair of my lovely Acorn socks today. Thanks to my handsome model holding my cute socks. Don't you just want a pair?

acorn organica

2011-02-07T17:17:00.000-08:00

I just redesigned a logo for "acorn organica", it used to be called "acorn body care". I like it a lot, nice and refreshing :)

T-shirt designs

2011-02-06T20:21:00.000-08:00

Many years ago, there's a guy from Hawaii hired me to design t-shirts for his shop. I came up with tons of images, but he picked these two. I love that fish design a lot and it probably has the longest name for a fish "Humuhumunukunukuapuaa", wow!

This Contest Sucks!

2010-10-08T19:51:00.000-07:00

Spoonflower has another fun contest this week. It's Vampire theme. There're amazing designs out there, you can vote as many as you can. Don't forget to vote my Sweet Tooth Vampire! Click here to vote!

sock it to me.

2010-09-29T09:18:00.000-07:00

oh well, i remained in sixth place... though not bad from out of thousands entries. let's do this again next time, yay! :)

Please vote!!!!

2010-09-21T16:04:00.000-07:00

Sock it to me just announced 25 finalists today and two of my designs got in!!! I'm too excited right now.... Anyway, I have until Thursday to get as many votes as I can, so please help me out! Click "like" on acorn talk & disco bigfoot and of course, vote for other ones as you like. ( peacock is my favorite :P

FYI: you have to 'like' sock it to me on FB before you can vote

Trusty Sidekick!

2010-09-20T09:33:00.000-07:00

Your little superhero will love these awesome t-shirts, especially cool capes! Becky of trusty sidekick is a Sellwood mom who started this new trend in Portland. She hired me to design her logo, tags and postcards. Check out her etsy shop and you'll love everything you see. :)

Pink Dandy

2010-09-14T09:02:00.000-07:00

Sweet and chic logo, banner and label designs are my specialty! This lovely shop, Pink Dandy, is one project that I'm very proud of. Janae of Pink Dandy keeps busy adding her new products very so often. She is also offering custom gift set, or if you ever need a particular fragrance or essential oil blend, she can make it for you. Isn't she sweet?

(all photos are property of www.pinkdandyshop.etsy.com)

Sock It To Me Contest!

2010-09-09T20:23:00.000-07:00

It's happening again and this time is for local designers only. If you live in Portland, you should try. Go here to find out more about the contest and good luck!

Birthday Wish

2010-09-07T11:38:00.001-07:00

Tomorrow is my b-day and all I really wanted is a ticket back to Thailand! I miss my family and friends....

To raise $$$, right now I'm offering free shipping for a week everywhere in the world at my etsy shop. I'll have more stuff posted soon. Help make my wish come true :)

Prissy Parties!

2010-09-01T13:03:00.000-07:00

Need a party package for your girl? Then check out this awesome party shop! I helped design a logo, graphics and invitation cards a few years back.

La-d-da Gift Shop

2010-08-31T09:08:00.000-07:00

I just remembered this lovely store, www.la-d-da.com, who I designed postcards for. Unfortunately, I couldn't find it anywhere since the website led to "FATAL ERROR." sigh!

Fifi & Fido

2010-08-24T11:23:00.000-07:00

A few years back, I created a whole package from logo, website, stationery to label designs and more for Fifi & Fido. Sadly (for me), Amanda sold her business last year. It was really fun working with her. Hopefully something like this would come my way again soon.

More Windows to Come....

2010-08-20T09:57:00.000-07:00

Monsieur Wonder Kat

2010-08-17T20:48:00.000-07:00

I've been trying to come up with a cat character for my collection since last week and so far this is what i have. He's kinda cheerful but moody at the same time... my cat hero, Monsieur Wonder Kat!

Lawn Greeting Signs

2010-08-16T15:13:00.000-07:00

Here is one of my favorite projects, I've been illustrating these cute signs for Carrie of Sweet Greetings for quite awhile now. I really enjoy working with her. Check out her lawn greeting shop and if you're interested, you can own your lawn greeting business yourself.

(all photos are property of www.sweet-greetings.com)

Hawthorne Street Fair 2010

2010-08-09T10:55:00.001-07:00

It's coming this Sunday August 15th. I'll be selling my goods on 32nd & Hawthorne St. with my lovely friend Sonya Yun. She'll be there with her guitar and beautiful songs. Come down and visit us from 10am - 5pm. Visit here for more info.

ecards

2010-08-02T20:12:00.000-07:00

here was where it all started, hipstercards.com. i illustrated tons of ecards for this site. it was a perfect job for a stay-at-home-mom like me, i loved it. then one day i thought why didn't i start my own card shop? and somehow i found out about etsy.com. unfortunately, hipstercards wasn't there anymore :( oh well, at least i have these samples still. enjoy.

All about blogs

2010-08-01T17:08:00.000-07:00

Today is all about blog banners. I can't remember them all and some of them are no longer there. Go to these links to see the actual sites.

Mermaid Sweets

Lilah Bean

two crafty mules

bumblebeebaby boutique

Dear Knits

The Venus Collection

2010-07-31T09:40:00.000-07:00

Here is one of the designs I never get to see in personal. I created all these fun and colorful labels for this lady in Malibu. Check it out here. We lost contact for a few years now, not sure what happened. I also illustrated lots of greeting cards for her other online shop Solar Soul. Not all of them are mine, but I'm sure you can tell.
(all photos are property of www.thevenuscollection.com)

Broken Glass....Broken Heart....

2010-07-30T20:32:00.000-07:00

Kaya's art window was stepped on by a lil' girl the other day. His heart ached from that since it's his very first window and he was so proud of it. Scratching off the paint from glass wasn't easy for a 7-year-old and it's almost finished. Anyway, he's already moved on today and will start on a new one soon. This time he'll definitely be more careful of where he put his window. Not laid flat on the floor like last time for sure. Go Kaya, can't wait to see your new creation!

CROQ zine

2010-07-30T16:04:00.000-07:00

hey, look what i found at the library today! it's another one of those designs i created but never get to see it in personal. i should be better of keeping track of all the designs i've created. that what i will do from now on, tracking down everything i should get credit for. starts from tomorrow.... to be continued. anyway, check CROQ Zine out!

Holy Bike! and the Bridges.

2010-07-30T06:43:00.001-07:00

Banner

2010-07-29T19:23:00.000-07:00

Last weekend at Division Street Fair, I finally met one of my clients who I created a logo and banner for. Since I freelance at home with clients all over the countries, I never really get to see the finished products at all. I'm just happy to see how this banner turns out. Anyway, go to Bloom by Arissia and check out her shop, lots of fun stuff for the girls.

mini mirror

2010-07-29T17:05:00.001-07:00

since the big mirror went so well, i wanted to try with a mini one. i was going to leave the frame gold, but i liked black better. well, it wasn't bad, but it definitely couldn't beat the first one.

mirror, mirror on the wall

2010-07-27T16:50:00.001-07:00

my first mirror is done! it looks beautiful against red wall. now i'll definitely keep an eye out for nice old mirrors at thrift stores. can't wait to work on more ideas.

see you this saturday!

2010-07-22T15:26:00.001-07:00

windows day

2010-07-22T14:44:00.000-07:00

kaya is working on his first window. i'm also trying to finish about 10 windows by next month and will be looking for a coffee shop in the neighborhood to show them off. i just got hawthorne bridge done yesterday and working on st. johns bridge today. tomorrow will be a free art one. my friend also wants me to draw a buddha on her mirror...still in progress :P

Super Rhino Baby Shirt from Zazzle.com

2010-06-21T16:08:00.000-07:00

Today's Best June 21, 2010 Super Rhino Baby Shirt from Zazzle.com

Fun 8X10 Prints for your little one's room

2010-06-15T08:22:00.001-07:00

New items of the week.

Art Hop

2010-05-18T09:06:00.000-07:00

My second show of the year. It wasn't bad even though I was at a really bad spot. It helped to have my sweet seven years old with me all day. He was such a big help selling and organizing booth. I had a couple new things this time, 8X11 prints and cute brooches. Also a few new aprons for both girls and adults and a new window. It didn't sell, but hopefully it would at my next show which I need to find out where....before it's too late.

More pix from St. Johns Bizarre

2010-05-12T08:52:00.000-07:00

Don't you just love my birdy headband? This girl Morgan Lee loved my Narwhal cards, so we traded at Crafty Wonderland. I don't know her website, but once I found out, I'll post it here for ya.

Alberta Art Hop This Saturday!!!

2010-05-12T08:51:00.001-07:00

St. Johns Bridge

2010-05-11T20:07:00.000-07:00

I had my first St. Johns Bizarre last Saturday. It was lots of fun and I did really well. This was my first window I made this year and it was sold in no time. I wish I had more time to work on more. Anyway, I'm having another show this Saturday at Alberta Art Hop. I'll post more info and pictures of new products soon. :)

New Fabric

2010-03-23T15:33:00.000-07:00

Here's my new design. Also I put it in next week fabric theme contest for "garden".

IF - Brave

2010-03-10T08:56:00.000-08:00

Brave max with one of the monsters ;)

And the winners are....

2010-03-08T14:57:00.001-08:00

...not me!!! But these awesome fifteen sock designs. Well, at least two of my designs, Goldfish & Kiwis, got to be in the final round. Even my favorite illustrator, Tricia Tharp, had two of her designs in the final. Not bad at all....and can't wait until the next contest :)

Kiwi Love Fabric

2010-03-03T09:43:00.000-08:00

Just posted this on etsy this morning. Hopefully my fabric would do well. It's been very slow for the last couple months for me.... Anyway, I'm thinking about making a reversible apron using this fabric with something bright on the other side, that would be so cute!

Meet My Model...

2010-03-02T18:51:00.000-08:00

... for bunny fabric. Coco Chanel....she's such a doll :) You can purchase it here.

Sneak Peak!

2010-02-27T14:36:00.000-08:00

Sock it to me just posted a sneak peak on their blog and my goldfish sock is one of them, yay! I'm pretty sure they will post new ones up everyday (just because they're so excited :)

Another Sock Design Contest!

2010-02-25T09:09:00.000-08:00

Sock it to me has another big contest and this time it goes international! You can enter five original designs and please hurry! The deadline is tomorrow, Feb. 26th. Here are my fives. I don't hope too much this time, just doing it for fun :)

One Mad Bunny

2010-02-23T12:01:00.000-08:00

I know bunny doesn't need a bath, but Coco just had to have one. She's been living outside in a hutch with her previous owner for years and her bottom was so yellow and smelly with matted hair all over. She didn't enjoy one bit of her bath and she was mad at me for weeks. Just look at her expressive eye in the picture.... :P Anyway, she won't need another bath in her life since she is officially a house bunny. (promise :)

Mini Reversable Aprons

2010-02-20T20:41:00.000-08:00

I made a few reversible aprons (like this one here) for craft shows last year and they were pretty popular that I started making mini version of it. I haven't put much time promoting them yet but just listed this one up on etsy the other day. I'll start listing the others soon.

They're Here!!!

2010-02-19T12:50:00.000-08:00

Yeah, my fabrics have arrived!!! (last week) My favorite one is the bunnies, of course. You can check out my fabric shop here. There are six designs for you to purchase and more coming soon.

Have a Handsome Valentine's Day!

2010-02-19T12:29:00.000-08:00

My 7-year-old was so creative with his Valentine card this year. It amazed me what was going on in his thoughts to come up with this nice packaging. There were steps you had to follow. First lift the orange flap up to see his greetings, then open the pink flap to get to the card. Last, open it up and read the message. It's funny and cute at the same time, don't you think?

Watercolor Painting

2010-02-19T12:12:00.000-08:00

I haven't done painting for so long since I started using computer creating logos and illustrations. I really missd it and so here's my first watercolor painting ever. I love this picture of my boys and since I couldn't do realistic painting...I went with line art/cartoon style instead. Result? Still needed a lot more practice, but not bad for my first try :P

Scarf for the Winter

2010-02-10T09:04:00.000-08:00

As promised, here's one of my winter projects I did. Scarf made from recycled t-shirts and sweaters. I love the colors and how it turned out but it's a little too long.

Woot! Woot!

2010-01-30T15:07:00.000-08:00

I went hang out with my friend a few days ago and she told me about weekly t-shirt contest at woot. So I'm giving it a try. Contest theme this week is Heart! I actually thought of "Heart beats" with heart playing drums, but someone else already did a good job on that one. (After I spent so much time working on it) Oh well, so I guess I have to stick with my own drawing style. Here is my new one, There's no place. I used my old image of kiwi mama and baby... If you think I deserve it, please vote for me :)

Here we go...

2010-01-27T12:42:00.000-08:00

I just ordered fabric samples a few minutes ago. It should take about a week until I receive them. Here are my new and old patterns that I will start for my new fabric shop. Still can't think of a name... I'll take photos of the samples once I get them.... can't wait!

Catching Up

2010-01-25T20:36:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! I guess it's not too late to say that since it's not the end of January yet. As always, I'm so behind with uploading new projects that are probably old now plus I forgot how many things I've done for the last few months. I promise to find the pictures of all things soon. For now, check out my new creations from Spoonflower I'm planning to open a new etsy store just for fabrics. I'm excited just thinking about it... will let you know soon. :)

Coco Chanel

2009-11-16T20:29:00.000-08:00

Introducing our new addition to the family, Coco Chanel! She is the sweetest thing I've ever seen. We adopted her from the shelter last Thursday and already she feels so comfortable hopping around the house and greeting visitors. Kaya starts drawing a lot of bunny pictures lately, he really adores her. What a sweet life :)

Stickers

2009-10-20T08:13:00.000-07:00

As promised, here is my new promotion tool. Stickers of five of my all time favorite characters, Geekzilla, Hug Bunny, Narwhal, Fancy Peacock and of course Sweet Owl. Now I have something to give to the little ones that always come check out my table at craft shows. Plus I have to send in swag to Secret Society. They're giving away Chinese boxes full of goodies to the first 200 people who enter the show. I'll post more info later.

Messy room

2009-10-19T12:17:00.000-07:00

Argggg.... I need to be more organized! Too many things to do and I kept moving on to the next project, one after the other before getting the old ones done. Result? here's what my room looked like. It's clean up time. I still have to run to Fedex office to print out stickers. (I'll show you tomorrow) Also need to print more mini stationery and notecards for this Wednesday. I have an appointment with this new stationery shop on Hawthorne...hopefully things would go well. Alright, gotta get rid of this messy room.

Doll Patterns

2009-10-15T08:54:00.000-07:00

Again, Spoonflower has another fun contest. I applied my lovely owl pattern for the contest, of course. I also just ordered 2 yards of owl pattern to make my own dolls for Holiday craft shows and for gifts. Can't wait to see it! Anyway, if you're interested in submitting your own design, you still have time until Monday, Oct.19th. You can read all about it here. So hurry!

Spoonflower is the best!

2009-10-06T10:16:00.000-07:00

Here is my very own fabric! Thanks so much Spoonflower for my prize. I haven't really figured out what to do with this 5 yards fabric, so my son asked if I could make him plush pirate and black cat for now... Not a bad idea actually. :)

Happy Birthday to the love of my life!

2009-09-29T10:22:00.000-07:00

Hang Tags Series

2009-09-28T13:28:00.000-07:00

Holiday season is coming our way, I have fun hang tags for everyone! Well, three so far; pirate, cupcake, sushi and a lot more to come!

IF - pattern

2009-09-25T08:44:00.000-07:00

Hello Illustration Friday, I'm back! It's funny I decided to check IF today (after a year) and saw 'pattern' as this week's topic. It's just exactly what I'm interested in right now. I'd love to create some crazy fabric patterns someday (when I learn how.) So here is one of my favorite patterns I recently created. It has my favorite color and animal on it. I call it 'Bunny Wood'.

Card holder on Etsy, finally!

2009-09-23T09:58:00.001-07:00

I've thought for a long time if I should list card holder
on etsy or not...as well as my aprons... Since I particularly set this shop up for stationery and graphic design services only, it seems too weird to have other things rather than paper goods on there. Oh well, it's an experiment because my sales have gone down for the last two years (I also kinda ignored it.) I finally try to maintain my shop again with new banner and new products. Hopefully, my efforts will make Sweet Bonny shop take off before the end of the year. Wish me luck, guys :)

Work in process!

2009-09-22T09:06:00.000-07:00

An apron to be sewn, card holders to be done and windows to be scratched. I still have a few more projects I want to do but I need these done before I can start anything else. (Don't forget about house to be cleaned, food to be cooked, plants to be watered, laundry and dishes to be washed and what else?!?!?)

Presents of Mind Shop

2009-09-21T11:33:00.000-07:00

I'm excited to announce that Presents of Mind
shop on Hawthorne will be carried my stuff pretty soon. This is the best gift shop in Portland, you can find so many local arts and crafts from stationery to jewelry. I always get lost in there. If you ever come visit Portland, don't forget to go to Presents of Mind. ;)

My five designs

2009-09-20T07:50:00.000-07:00

Ninja Mew Mew, hawthorne PDX, Pirate Pete, coffee 'n bagel and Bunny Wood. Wish me luck!

Design a Sock Contest!!!!

2009-09-18T20:25:00.001-07:00

I love love love Sock It To Me socks, they are the cutest. Carrie (owner) hired me and two other freelancers to design socks in 2006 and she picked these designs from me; peace and love and broken heart. I'm excited every time I see them in the stores.

Anyway, this is the third year they're having an annual contest (somehow I just found out this year.) Too bad, you can only be Portland residents to enter, blog here. Though don't feel bad, they also have an on going design a sock contest here. Check out their website and you will fall in love with those knee highs socks too :)

2010 calendar is here!

2009-09-18T11:27:00.001-07:00

It's here! Announcing mini 2010 calendar. You can purchase one of your own here

I won the weekly fabric design contest, yay!

2009-09-17T07:14:00.000-07:00

I hardly ever win anything, so this really makes me happy! Thank you Spoonflower and everyone who voted for me :) I feel motivated to create all day today. You can check it out here

recipe cards

2009-09-16T08:55:00.000-07:00

I have this chef image for personalized notecards since I started etsy shop in '06. She's doing well only the first year and I never used her again. Today I brought her back to life but in other form. She seems to be doing alright so far, people recognize her. All I need is better pictures... Anyway, you can purchase it here.

Sexy Aprons

2009-09-15T13:14:00.000-07:00

Here's another project I've started last month, reversible aprons. Don't you just love those prints? I'm trying not to make the same pattern twice. Eight of them are sewn, two are sold, 3 are gifts, 1 is for myself, only 2 left for sale. You can purchase one of them here

Our lil' Chef!

2009-09-14T11:32:00.000-07:00

Kaya can be a great helper in the kitchen (when he wants to, of course.) No matter what, he will only get better and better with cooking skills. I don't have to worry about him when he goes to college, he will definitely be able to feed himself and his friends. Anyway, I just love all of his pictures in the kitchen...look so natural :)

Window Art!

2009-09-13T19:48:00.000-07:00

Here's something I've been working on this Summer. I have about 10 more windows waiting for me in the garage.... If only I'll have all the time in the world. My next one will be Hawthorne bridge again... people love it :)

Fun time yesterday!

2009-09-13T19:36:00.000-07:00

Belmont St. Fair went well yesterday, even though I was in a bad spot. Hopefully next year I would be on the blocks again. Anyway, I can't wait 'til next Sat. for Skating with Scissors Craft Bazaar from 11am-7pm at Oaks Park Hangar in Sellwood. I don't really expect anything much since it's only their first year doing this. Crowd will also be different, so who know... it could be good or bad. My next project is to print 2010 calendar. I sold out last year and hoping for the same.

Belmont St. Fair tomorrow

2009-09-11T15:35:00.000-07:00

It's my third year and I'm so excited to be there. Though this time I won't be on the blocks but in the parking lot, hopefully I would do as good as outside. Check out their site here

I also have been working on card holders using recycled and new fabrics. It hasn't really take off at the fair, but I'm pretty sure by next month, it will.

I'm back!

2009-09-10T09:55:00.000-07:00

It's been ages since I posted anything. Life has been crazy busy these past months and I can't even mention them all in one page. To save time, I'll just start posting all my new projects and what's going on each day. Starting with Spoonflower! My fabric design got picked to be in the contest Check it out and keeping my fingers cross....I'm leading right now :)

here's my profile

Apron for Kaya, finally

2009-01-27T16:43:00.001-08:00

I had this idea of making an apron for Kaya for awhile now. Finally, I started and finished it today. It's a double sided apron made from some random fabrics I found from thrift store. He loves it, but I will make it better next time.

Hello 2009!

2009-01-09T12:35:00.000-08:00

Bootylicious Snowman

2008-12-23T14:51:00.000-08:00

It's been 9 days already and we still have tons of snow everywhere. It hasn't snowed this much since 1968, looks like we're gonna beat a record this year since we're gonna have another snow storm tomorrow. Well, we just keeping busy and try not to get cabin fever by staying outside the house and enjoy this cold weather. We just build a snowman this morning and thought it's a good idea to give him some booty. Kaya didn't think it was a good idea at first but later he was into it. :P I also made him a friend, snow bunny, next to him. Hopefully the bunny wouldn't get too hungry and eat his nose ;)

Baby Gwendolyn

2008-12-22T07:58:00.000-08:00

My half brother,Shane, and his wife, Heather, just had a baby girl last month in Germany. Her name is Gwendolyn. Kaya is so excited to have a new cousin, he made her a birdie doll and drew on a baby onesie. I embroidered her a cute elephant with a heart. I'm sending them all out today. Can't wait to her pictures :)

Wonderland in P-town

2008-12-21T19:18:00.000-08:00

Wowee, what a week! It's been snowing off and on since last Sunday. It's so not like P-town I used to know... Is it global warming? Anyway, there's about a foot of snow out side with an inch thick of ice on top, very crunchy when you walked on top. Kaya had fun stepping on it and yeah me too. though coming back in the house to see the wallpaper on my laptop, i just wanted to go back to a nice sunny beach in PV again....

New order for the holidays!

2008-12-20T18:50:00.000-08:00

A girl I did cards for 2 years ago just contacted me back wanting to order new set of cards. She wanted something for the holidays with her cute dog Riley. And here what it looks like. I hope Kinko's would open tomorrow, since it's been snowing all day today. I need to finish the cards by Monday...

Let it snow....

2008-12-18T08:55:00.000-08:00

It snowed so early this year, which was rare for p-town. It just happened to come down on the biggest craft show I had ever this year, so not many people showed up for the event. I was so disappointed (so as many other vendors), but I still have one more chance this coming Saturday. Anyway, while I was at the craft show, Kaya and his dad went boarding with the neighbosr at sellwood park. It's the first time for Kaya to be on the board and he did amazingly well. We're planning to go to Mt. Hood this winter for sure. Can't wait to see him riding again!

Puerto Vallarta

2008-12-12T19:24:00.000-08:00

what a great time we had. we went into a jungle, swam in a river pool, watched sea turtle laying eggs, camped on the beach, climbed coconut tree, walked in a pilgrim parade with the locals, took a boat ride to watch whales and sunset, ate the best gourmet food and street food in town and i can't thanks my beautiful cousin enough for everything. kaya had to write journal for his class, and it's probably the best journal a 6-year-old could have. we're just lucky to have my cousin there who is really well known and has the best people connection of them all. (it's awesome to see both poor and rich world)

Turkey Fever

2008-11-29T09:06:00.000-08:00

Looked like Kaya had a blast on Thanksgiving at his grandpa's in the morning and Mae Elle's in the evening, he still had a turkey spirit left. He (accidentally) made a turkey pancake this morning. He said he would keep it forever... (yeah) Let's see about that!

Holiday Craft Show

2008-11-24T14:50:00.000-08:00

It's that busy time of year again. I've been busy creating posters, postcards and ads for many shows and this is the most recent one I did for urbana. It's always a great show for me.... especially at the end when everyone trades their goods. Can't wait 'til Dec. 20th and wish me luck!

Holiday Greetings!

2008-11-18T10:04:00.000-08:00

Aren't these guys cute?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17400640

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=17387313

MIni Calendar

2008-11-13T10:24:00.000-08:00

Yeah, I just finished my mini calendar this morning. Check them out, they're just adorable and will look great anywhere. Let me know what you think!

Skater Boy

2008-08-25T22:08:00.000-07:00

My lil' guy went out skateboarding around the block today and 30 minutes later, I saw him at the door looking like this. hmmmmm...I wondered what happened.....

IF - routine

2008-08-25T20:28:00.000-07:00

Here is the routine for the three best friends every Friday night, knitting and dancing to the music. It's fun and you should try :)