I've heard from so many of you that you absolutely love the monthly challenges and since I didn't do a "monthly" challenge for August I wanted to surprise you with a new challenge for September! This month, you'll be challenged to paint (write or draw) inspiring quotes on your rocks! I've added 30 of my favorite and most inspiring quotes to the list. There's no order in which you need to complete these; but feel free to start at the top and work your way through the list. Have another favorite quote? Feel free to add to the list of ideas! 30 Days of Quotes You are enough! Smile! BElieve THere is GOOD in the world Dare to be different Spread kindness Joy Be Thankful Love You’ve got this You are strong I good friend is a treasure Just be you Just breathe Dream Big Be Awesome Today You can Be a Warrior The best is yet to come Don’t give up Collect beautiful moments Wake up and be awesome Everything is a choice ... [ Read More ]
Coloring Pages added to Etsy Shop
I can't keep all these fun designs to myself, I have to share them with you all! I have a free cloth diaper coloring page when you signup for my newsletter; just click here to sign up. I've also added a few other coloring pages to my new Etsy shop that are available for sale. Download, print, and color! It's super easy and affordable. Once you download you can print as many times as you like (for personal use only please). Inspired by my pug, Champ: Inspired by our love of air travel (and my flight attendant husband): I'm working on some more designs and coloring pages; but if you have a specific request just ask! More about my designs: I recently started turning my pencil sketches into digital designs using my iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and Procreate App. While I've always considered myself an artist, the digital realm is all brand new to me! To shop for these items please visit my Amazon shop (referral link): Calley's Favorite Things! ... [ Read More ]
Painting with Tombow Dual Brush Pens
It should be no surprise to my regular followers to know that I've been spending most of my nights and weekends creating; but I haven't written much about my art yet. I had a few of you ask about the Tombow Dual Brush pens that I used for my coloring sheets this week. Over the summer I finally caved and got the July Tombow VIP Club box. I've been following Tombow (@TombowUSA on IG) all summer and finding new creators to follow on Instagram. They have all be so inspiring to see all the different uses for the brush pens. I originally got them for hand lettering; but quickly learned that they can be used in so many different ways. Journalling lovers use them all the time to decorate their bullet journals. Illustrators love the bright vibrant colors. I decided to give them a try as a watercolor tool! The items included in their July VIP box were exclusive to the box and weren't previously available for sale as a set. I received their new marker storage case (which is now ... [ Read More ]
FREE Cloth Diapering Coloring Page
Hello cloth diapering friends, thanks so much for visiting! While my own kids have graduate from cloth diapers, it's still my passion to educate and share our love of cloth diapering with others. During the day I spend my time working for Kelly's Closet managing their social media and marketing department. It may sound like a huge company; but in reality there are just 3 employees including myself! I colored this earlier today while waiting to take the kids to school using Tombow Dual Brush Pens. In the evenings when I'm not helping my kids with homework, leading my daughter's Girl Scout troop, watching soccer practice, or shuttling kids to and from.....I enjoy all things creative! I've recently started designing cloth diaper designs for walls and apparel. I have a big creative to-do list for design projects that are cloth diaper related; like this fun coloring page! All designs are created by me; original work!! You can visit my Etsy and TeeSpring shops anytime; I have more ... [ Read More ]
Peace, Love & Painted Rocks – iPhone Wallpaper
I may have taken my painted rock addiction a little to far? It’s now my iPhone wallpaper! Whenever I look down at my phone I’ll get a little smile thinking of one of my creative hobbies. It would be rude of me to keep this all to myself so I’ve created one for you to download. The download is available for the iPhone 6-8, iPhone 6-8 Plus, and the iPhone X. I’m sorry Android friends, I didn’t create any additional sizes for your phone and I hope one of these sizes will work for you too. Confession: I have a new hobby that is entertaining my evenings. My iPad and Procreate art app. It’s keeping me from actually painting rocks but it’s something new I’m learning to master. My first love will always be painting but this allows me to spread my creative wings and bring even more fun stuff to you. What other hobbies do you enjoy? Are painted rocks the only creative outlet for you or just one of the creative mediums you work in? In addition to painting on rocks I’ve spent the ... [ Read More ]
Feeling Inspired with an Aerie Lane DIY Workshop
Summer is quickly coming to an end with my kids starting back to school this week. My promise to myself this summer was to be more creative and I've exceeded my expectations. I've picked up my sketchbook, I've doodled, I've painted, I've started to learn hand lettering (and calligraphy), and I finally bought myself an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and Procreate app. My creative juices have exploded this summer and it's starting to feel like I did when I was younger before I had motherly responsibilities. It's been a wonderful summer for me in this regards and I feel much more balanced. I was incredible excited to have been invited to a DIY Workshop at our local Aerie Lane in Safety Harbor. This is the original Aerie Lane and is operated by the founders of the company, Sheyla and Courtney. Along with a group of local bloggers, I spent an evening with Sheyla painting and putting together their large rustic centerpiece. Sheyla and her team welcomed us with an evening full of more than ... [ Read More ]
Cloth Diaper Laundry Room Sign Download
If you are a cloth diapering family or just want something fun to hang in your laundry room I've created a fun new print. I've always been an artist but haven't done much with my art since before my kids were born. A few years ago I began dabbling in different arts and crafts again trying to get my creative juices flowing again. I've spent a lot of energy on my painted rocks over the past few years but I have a fun new creative medium!! My ipad Pro, Procreate app and Apple Pencil!! I've never been trained in graphic design or created digital designs before and have been teaching myself how to do this. With the Apple Pencil I (almost) feel like I'm doodling away in my favorite sketch book. I have a lot more to learn and have a lot of fun ideas and goals for this year. For starters, this print is available for purchase on Etsy for you to download and print at home! It's an 8.5" x 11" PDF file that you can hang in your laundry room. I know everyone's wash routine varies but this is ... [ Read More ]
365 Days of Painted Rocks – Painted Rock Challenge
Do you like to paint rocks? Thinking of starting a new hobby and need a little inspiration? I have just what you need to keep your creative juices flowing; even on those days when you aren't feeling very creative. I know that many of you love my monthly challenge themes and thought I'd create a full year of painted rock themes and ideas in one downloadable checklist PDF. Once you complete a rock just check it off your list and move on down the list. There's no specific order that you'll need to paint these rocks and the themes are pretty generic for year round fun! If you prefer a monthly format with seasonal themes you can always complete one of the previous painted rock challenges. To download the full list all you need to do is sign up for my newsletter! Once you sign up the PDF file will be emailed to you within the day. Be sure to check all your folders in your inbox; including that spam folder where fun things like to hide! If you still can't find it you can always ... [ Read More ]
“Get Wild” Animal Painted Rock Challenge
How is it possible that May is almost over?? That means summer vacation, school is out, and things are getting WILD here! In honor of all of the wild fun we'll be having this summer, this month's challenge theme is a "Get Wild" animal challenge! This challenge can be done at any time, it doesn't necessarily have to be completed during June. Since there are no rules in rock painting, have fun and enjoy this wild challenge! If you want to share your creations,the Painted Rock Challenge group is a fun place to share your rocks and get inspired by other rockers. It’s a private group on Facebook and easy (and free) to join! New to Rock Painting? Start here: Painted Rocks – How to Get Started ... [ Read More ]
Ideas for End of Year & Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony Gifts
It's the end of the school year and we're completing another year of Girl Scouts. This year our troop expanded to a multi-level troop with girls ranging from 2nd grade (Brownies) to 4th grade (Juniors). The majority of our girls are bridging over to Junior Girl Scouts this year so we're planning our big end of year Bridging Ceremony. We have so much to celebrate with these girls for all of their hard work this year. Our troop sold over 5,500 boxes of cookies during cookie season and had a lot of money to spend on the girls and our community. We had a great outing at an aerial ropes and zip line course near us with some of the profits from cookie sales. Another large portion will go to their end of year Take Action project. They are making care packages for the families and patients at a local hospice center and delivering those in about a week (or two). Whatever funds are left after they add to their saving account for next year are being used for their end of year party and ... [ Read More ]