Father's Day

 

 

 

A great dad is such a gift! Let’s hear it for all the father figures sharing their love, patience, and everlasting support for little or big ones in their lives.

⭐ 💟 ◭ ⭕ ✌ 🌞

Summer is about new experiences and expanding your horizons. (when you can) This week my son is at camp at a college campus out of state. (proud mom moment) This made me think about earning badges through mastering a skill or trying something new which then made me think of how much I love the decorative patches kids can earn in the scouts! While I wasn’t a girl scout (but a brownie for a short time) I’m a longtime admirer of these pretty patches and the will to try something new.

Shout-out to anyone expanding their horizons this week! 

 

Rockets and other Space Machines

 Today a new book is available in my Hello, World! series—Rockets and other Space Machines.

This book is an introduction to rockets, and some of the machines that have helped us explore space! I learn so much with each book & I can see this one fascinating kiddos with an interest in space or who like to build. This book works well with a couple others in the series and is also being offered in a Solar System boxed set. (including Moon Landing, Solar System, Planet Earth, and Rockets and other Space Machines—Available October 14)

I'm also excited to share that Amazon picked Rockets and other Space Machines as an Amazon Best of the Month which is always terrific news. It's my hope that the young readers in your life will enjoy this book too!

Thanks for learning cool, new things with me! 🤩

Tool-atly Awesome

 

I have a fun new print with Little Sleepies.

As usual their design team did a terrific job with the scale of the print & the assortment of products it went on.

There's a cute beanie as well but I was drawn to this bow and loved how something so typically girl was covered in tools something often associated with boys.

If you're thinking about Father's Day this could be a good gift! You can deck the whole family out in this "busy builder" print. To see all the options visit Little Sleepies.

Crib bedding and kids blankets too!

Things that GO!

 

I like to draw different ways to travel.  Which one would you take? I'm afraid to ride in a hot air balloon. (Although I'm sure it would be lovely!) I'd stick to a train but preferably on a scenic route.

For MOM— For You

 

Sending you a big, bright bouquet! Having a good mom is a great blessing in life. Unfortunately, I know not everyone ends up with a mom who can provide care and nurturing for another. Often not knowing that for themself.

If today is hard for you, I see you. We're all deserving of love, it just doesn't always show up from who society tell us will deliver it. Hope you lean into love & connection where you find it in your life.

Sophie helped me pick some peonies to deliver to my mom.

Things are bloomin'!

 

 

Even though it makes me sneeze, I'm inspired by spring! 

I started the above painted blooms in my sketchbook painting with gouache.

 

I scanned the sketchbook floral in and added some additional layers in Photoshop to round out the design. This art was licensed for greeting cards and fabric. (and made me really happy to paint)