wedding invite watercolors

Thanks, Leslie for the order. Hope the brides like their prettied up invites.

teacher painting

A group of moms got together and commissioned this for their children's teacher. This is a familiar scene in her room-for the kids to be sitting on the floor as she reads them a book. Thanks, Ashley for thinking of me for this special teacher gift!!!

you are my sunshine

This is the sketch I sent to get us going....



The summer sun is here! And baby Parker is on his way!!!! I was so excited to get the request for these little paintings. I've always thought they would make for precious little nursery hangings. Henry & I sing this song lots & have funny little hand motions to it. You know the type of goofy motions you make up on the fly. And now we do them all the time.

step stool

These are for 2 little sisters: Vesper & Pepper! Aren't these the cutest names! Their mom is a sweet encourager of mine-always been so supportive. That means so much!!! And if you halfway thinking about using cloth diapers-Anna can give you the low-down. She made me at least consider it for about a week. Thanks, Anna!!!

wedding invite

Thanks Lauren, for your order. This is a combo of cut paper, beading & watercolor. This will be waiting for Lauren's sister when she gets back from her honeymoon!

the beach

We've been at the beach this week-all 20 of us. Kinda crazy, fun & the one week when we know we're guaranteed to all be together. We are staying at Orange Beach and we keep watching the prep work for catching the BP oil coming ashore. A touch surreal. The kids are loving the beach & pool-Henry is braving up to the waves & it never occurred to Ruthie to be afraid. We've been eating great-everyone takes turns cooking: steaks, fish tacos, BAR B Q shrimp, shrimp & grits...and of course ice cream for the proper settle after every meal. I always get sad towards the end of the week and it is time to head back. Nothing compares to the beach with the fam. Of course we have our moments: kitchen tension pre meals, dad watching the tv WAY too loud (I introduced him to CC the other night), bickering among cousins, husbands getting too much of the Montgomery women. But glad to have this not perfect, supportive, wonderful family.

somebody's getting married!!!!

I could absolutely do these all day long. So fun for me. I so appreciate you asking me to do these for these sweet brides. Tell your friends about these wedding gifts (for $30!) Here's how the ordering process works: 1. Email me 2. Tell me if there is a certain one you like 3. Tell me if there are particular colors to use 4. The bride's style preference (if known) 5. Mail or drop off the original invite. 6. Then I will matte & wrap it for you, for you to pick up or I can mail.

A little feedback from the invites:

"My friends flipped over their invites."
"This is way better than a punch bowl."
"This is my favorite wedding gift I received"
"I pass by my watercolor wedding invite it has reminded me more of my vows this past year than in the whole 10 years we've been married, so thanks!" (from someone who found one of her invites for me to watercolor for an anniversary gift)
And one bride displayed hers at her wedding reception!!

ruthie & elizabeth

Ruthie and her cousin Elizabeth. Ruthie is heavy-heavier than Elizabeth realizes, she gave up trying to pick her up. E calls her Roofy Woofy.

welcome baby gift set: $30

A "welcome to the world" baby gift set. Notecards, square labels & laminated bag tag. $30. What mama doesn't want to see their new little baby's name on gear!

wedding season!!!

Lots of blushing brides out there & I've been painting their invites! Love wedding season. This one is for a Canton bride, added small beaded detail & I'm stuck on the poppies-they are everywhere.

lacey's verse

Watercolor verse my friend Lacey wanted to be reminded of....And we know that all things work together for good to those who love Him. Romans 8:28

We grew up together in Canton: cheered together, ran together & got ultra motivated pre-kids and ran a half marathon together. And pretty much have not run since. I miss Lacey, she has moved away =(

sister kathleen's 40th

So my big sister (my 2nd mama) turned 40 last week & we had a surprise brunch for her over here. Above is the invite (she would kill if she knew this pic was shown here, she was dressed for an 80's party BTW). But it'll be another 6 mths before she visits the site, so we're good.





I dream about the cupcakes that Kristen at Crumb makes. Delicious and beautiful.



Banner I put together with scrapbook paper, glitter, etc.

Little favors I made-little laminated watercolored tags with her fun friends' names.


Kathleen, me & mama.

About Kathleen, okay-so she had kids before me and passed down all her parenting/pregnancy books. She saved all her hand-me-downs for me & my little sister's kids. (That takes up alot of attic space). She offers to keep my kids when she knows hubby and I haven't a night out in awhile (and she has 3 of her own!). She helped plan my wedding when mom was out of commission, while she was expecting #2. She wore my belted bridesmaid dress with no complaints while she was 6 mths prego. She is the planner of the family, doesn't drink iced tea & loves Prince (and had me singing Little Red Corvette at the age of 10). She's a sucker for organize-it books, but is a complete wannabe. She takes care of me, thinks of the things that sneak up on me. She's so good to me.

labels in action

This are what my labels can do! Kinda late (or real early) post, but these were Christmas gifts jazzed up with the sticker labels.

customized door hanger

The hanger pieces/parts: painted reclaimed wood, acrylic frame with watercolor print, which is customized with the child's name and birth date. Metallic paint & clear glitter detail. The dimensions of the wood is 7"x5"-and a customized one like this is $20. I have a girl version of this as well. Email me if ya like!

Thanks Lauren for the order for this little guy who had a rough start. Always appreciative when someone thinks of me for their special gifts. I know it is easy to order something online in a click-so THANKS to you who email me to place these orders. Babies are such gifts, I love getting to pray for these little ones while I'm glittering or painting it up. And praying for their parents who are going nutty without sleep.

watercolor wedding invite

This one is for a Starkville bride and has tiny silver bead detail. Thanks Meredith for letting me do this for you.