Dragonfly Dreams

This a new painting using some new techniques. I used acrylic, putty knife, stamps and resin finish. I love the way it turned out. It is very vibrant and colorful

I am trying to win my OWN Show

I was so excited when my mom told me that Oprah was doing a contest to find people to do there own shows on her OWN Network. So I went and created my own audition video and would love it if you took the time to watch it and vote for me. You don't have to sign up to vote and you can vote as many times as you like. Thank you so much for your support TheHappyMovement Show

The Best Sign Ever!

I found this wonderful Mario sign available on Etsy.com. It is hand painted and features my son's favorite character. He loves to created films with Mario as the star. He also likes to be left alone when he is filming. So I contacted the owner of the shop and asked her if she could write "Filming Do Not Enter" on the back side of the sign. She said that it would be no problem and this is what arrived in the mail. I am so amazed at the extra work she put into this sign that I had to tell you all about it. I think it turned out spectacular and my son loves it. He was so thrilled that he sat down and composed his own thank you letter. You can find other wonderful items from this shop at http://www.fdcraftsnquilts.etsy.com/

Spring Creations with Pearls and Crystals

These colorful spring cards were created with sunny weather in mind. I made sterling silver, crystal and pearl earrings to display on these bright and cheery cards. This is the first three cards in my spring collection. They are a wonderful gift and card all in one. They will be available for purchase at our website www.gwynnsgifts.com . This could be the perfect gift for that upcoming graduation, birthday or anniversary

Beautiful Wood Swords for your Child's Imagination

I just purchased one of these beautiful handmade swords for my son and he loves it. The detail is so beautiful on each swords that it just inspires the imagination to go wild slaying dragons and protecting the castle. The sword came beautifully packaged and shipping was incredibly fast. You can find this and other beautiful items at www.FriendlyFairies.etsy.com

Holiday Crafts & Gifts at The Lavender House

The Lavender House at 779 East Pole Rd in Lynden, Wa has a beautiful selection of holiday items for sale. We have our earring cards and handcrafted holiday cards on display there along with tons of other beautiful handcrafted items by other local artisans. The Lavender House is a renovated old farm house that is actually lavender. Karen, the owner, has done a beautiful job of capturing the holiday spirit with all her excellent displays. Just walking in the door makes you feel the Christmas spirit. The lavender house will be open every weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) until Christmas. My mom and stopped by and couldn't resist getting some of our own goodies for the holiday season. The prices are wonderful and the selection is great. If you are coming from Bellingham, just take Hannegan Rd all the way out and then take a left on Pole Rd. The house is on the left at the top of a little hill. They will be open 10am to 5pm Friday and Saturday and from 12pm-4pm on Sundays.

Our Newest Hand Crafted Holiday Cards

We created these cards for our upcoming Holiday Craft Show and will be posting some of them on our website www.gwynnsgifts.com

Handmade Crochet Earrings are so Stunning

I came across these earrings yesterday and I just think they are beautiful. They are so simple and elegant. I was surprised at how delicate they look. I think they would go with almost anything in my closet. You can find them and other great items at http://www.tanianovacrochet.etsy.com/

A video of Happy Tree that I created for a Fund Raiser

Teaching a Class is so much Fun

I love teaching crafts. I am not a trained teacher but I love to pass on knowledge to people and watch them excel at creating. A lot of people I know think that they can't make something and when I talk them into trying they are always so amazed at what they have created that it just makes me happy. I feel like I have shared a little of myself with them but showing how rewarding it is to create.
We have hosted a couple of card making classes and it is so much fun. We recently got contacted to go put one on and do a party at a friends house and I am so excited. I think it will be great to meet some new people and share my love of paper making crafts. I just really enjoy doing it and am going to try and pursue my love of teaching with others.

My Creative Process...

New Christmas Card Video