Weddings used to be done a lot in summer, but I’m finding now they are really held throughout the year.
About Cherie
Hey Pretty Turkey
I’ve never thought of turkeys are pretty.
Do You Create More When You’re Happy or Sad?
I got this question recently: “Do you create more when you’re happy or sad?” I have a snippet of that answer in the video. I believe in answering anything negative in life with something that offers hope and encouragement. So when I create when I’m sad, I will work through those emotions using art as […]
The Evolution of Our Booth
I’ve been looking back at some of our older booth setups. It’s interesting how things have evolved.
Psalm 34: 8-14 – Art and Faith Talks
You guys know by now the Psalms are totally and completely my jam. I just love the poetry in them and feel the words so much differently than I do other parts of the Bible.
She Loved the People – My Instagram Round Up
Every craft fair has a theme to me.
The Need for Rest
Hello lovelies!
Shrimp Boil Packets
I’m from the Midwest and shrimp boils aren’t really a thing here. We grill brats and burgers, ya’ll.
Artsy Shark and Making Money as an Artist
I was so thrilled to be interviewed by Artsy Shark, a site dedicated to artists and their businesses. We talk about the blessings and challenges of being a creative entrepreneur in this changing market.
Blessed With Work and Making Time for the Things That Matter
My most favorite movie of all time is Return to Me. Have you seen it? One line from that movie is “I’m blessed with work.” I LOVE that line and that sentiment. I think too often people use the word “busy” in this negative connotation. They hide behind it as an excuse not to communicate […]
Honoring the Creatures God Has Created
I created the painting “Your Creatures” quite a while ago as a fun little way to honor the breadth of God’s animal kingdom, and just for fun did a slideshow type presentation of how it all came together.
Painting Stuff – My Instagram Round Up
Painting has been on my mind these days. Art supplies, ecourses, creating new art, celebrating visual poetry, and all the good things that allow an art business to run. This is my latest Instagram round up. Ever heard of Pitt pens? We use them for a painting project in my ecourse Mixed Media Faces. They […]
Popular Makeover
This was my most commented on post from 2015, and it remains a favorite project of ours! Husby spray painted it and we use this as our side table. It’s great for holding magazines and books and I have my sewing stuff hidden away inside. Not bad for a $5 thrift store find! The entire […]
Two Weeks of No Rain When Everyone Said It Was Going to Pour
We’ve been doing art fairs and it’s been a busy summer.
All That Heaven Will Allow
I was in the studio the other night working on a new picture.
Artist Friendships
Artists need friends. ALL creative people need friends.
Coloring Book Preview (and Review!)
Can I tell you how absolutely thrilled I am that I was finally able to publish a coloring book?
Save the Date: November!
Hey Guys, save the date!
Becoming an Artist When You Have a Full Time Job
What if you really want to be an artist, but right now you have a full-time job?
10 Ways Dogs Can Help You Meet Other People
I didn’t have a dog until I was into my 40s. I was allergic to them and my adoptive father didn’t want one.
