To buy now: https://www.backtocalley.com/product-category/stickers/?v=1d20b5ff1ee9 I have always had a special place in my heart for pelicans. They remind me of my Grandma, Dorothy. She lived on St Pete Beach in Florida when I was growing up and we would always drive down to the fishing docks and watch them waiting for dinner. I designed this sticker with her in my heart and memories forever. To see my entire sticker collection: https://www.backtocalley.com/product-category/stickers/?v=1d20b5ff1ee9 ... [ Read More ]
5 Key Steps for Branding Your Social Media Accounts
Your social media accounts speak for your brand - does it look like your brand? These tips can apply to influencers or any brand or business with a social media account. These tips work on any social media platform - Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter. Branding your brand starts with your website and your logo. Many of us spend a lot of time making our website look beautiful and our social media accounts should mirror the look and feel of your website. Versatile Logo - Is your logo versatile? Will it work on all of your different platforms? You'll likely need several different sizes and orientations of your logo. You may even need it with a transparent background. If you're working with a professional designer they will be able to guide you to creating these different versions. If you are starting small and creating your own branding and logo you can use websites like Canva or PicMonkey to look professional and high quality. These websites can give you ... [ Read More ]
Meditation Tree Coloring Page
This latest coloring page was a request from a dear friend that I've know virtually (and in person) since I began writing here on my blog. We have met on numerous occasions at blogging conferences and have remained friends virtually. She's teaching a meditation workshop at her church and reached out to see if I could design a coloring page for the attendees to use during their meditation exercises. She shared some of her wishes and items she'd like to see in the coloring page and left the rest up to me. This is the first time creating this style of coloring sheet and it was so relaxing to design! I took inspiration from nature around me and this is where it lead me. I am so pleased with the design and hope that you can use this in your meditation practices as well. I've made this print available in my Etsy shop. SHOP MY COLORING PAGES ... [ Read More ]
My Creativity This Week – Episode 1: Funky Florals
Are you a creative person? Do you struggle with finding your inner creative spirit? Sit there staring at the blank canvas or journal page wondering what you'll work on next? This series is something new to me where I'll share what I'm working on this week. I feel like my creative spirit is ALL.OVER.THE.PLACE and I'm always trying something new each week. That doesn't have to be a bad thing because it's broadening your inner creativity. This week I've been working on Funky Florals. One of my favorite Instagram creatives to follow is Megan (@MakeWells) and her awesome Funky Florals. I love the bright colors and the use of mixed media in her work. I love that she works on canvas, paper, wood, walls, and more! She is seriously inspiring to follow. View this post on Instagram I’m thoroughly convinced that I will never run out of ways to paint flowers. The possibilities are just endless people! I may have a ... [ Read More ]
What Are You Thankful For?
How is it that Thanksgiving is NEXT week? This year is flying by so quickly that I can hardly keep up. My kids just keep growing, life keeps moving, and our schedules keep getting crazier and crazier! If you don't follow me on Instagram you may have missed a few of the recent things going on our in our lives. Like.... My daughter is a Junior Girl Scout this year and is really blossoming into a wonderful leader. My son is 15, learning to drive, got his first job, and opened his first bank account. My latest doodles and designs; like the one shown above!! It's hard for me to get excited about Thanksgiving; which really isn't any different from any other year. This is the most hectic time of year for our family and for my job. We host a huge Black Friday weekend sale and it's very time consuming and exhausting to plan; however it's a great reward when the weekend arrives and our customers flock to our store looking for deals!! My "work day" on Black Friday actually starts ... [ 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 ]