bedtime blessings for little ones cover reveal
One of the greatest gifts I’ve been given is the opportunity to write and illustrate children’s books. My first picture book, Twirl, was my longtime...
illustrating build
For as long as I can remember, I have loved the illustrations in picture books. I remember staring at all the little details, looking at each page...
build cover reveal
One of the greatest gifts I've ever been given is the opportunity to write and illustrate children's books. My first picture book, Twirl, was my...
what is truth?
What is truth? Isn’t this the question of our day. I suppose it’s been the question since the beginning of time. I imagine the moment when Jesus...
favorite picture frames for your art prints
An art print is a lovely way to add personality to any space. Choose your favorite painting from my collection of prints, pop it in a frame and...
living freely & lightly cover reveal
In my first book, Freely and Lightly, I shared my story of how learning to trust in who God is and who He says we are results in the true rest and...
free book discussion guide
Last spring, two of my dear friends joined me in hosting a group of young women to read and discuss Freely and Lightly. It was a touch intimidating...
good & true: a grown-up storytime
Grab a cup of something warm and snuggle in for a grown-up storytime. May the words from chapter 19 of Freely and Lightly be an encouragement to...
painting a chickadee
I’ve been working on a few new illustrations for the Christmas season and this little chickadee is one of them! A few things about this painting...
a twirl party
My friends know that I do not love being the center of attention and that I feel awkward on my birthday. But they also know that this Twirl book is...
i pulled out my craft supplies
Yesterday, I had a moment of creative inspiration and decided to pull out my craft supplies and make little Twirl characters out of felt. My kids...
Illustrating Twirl
For as long as I can remember I have been delighted by children’s book illustrations. I loved the stories, of course, but most of all, my eyes were...
the story behind the story
This is the story of how the story of Twirl came to be. Children's books have been a longtime love of mine. I love the stories, of course, and the...
stop and smell the roses
Stop and smell the roses. I know, it's a cheesy phrase that you've likely heard a thousand times. But today it struck me and when I looked up the...
twirl cover reveal
For years and years I dreamed about writing and illustrating a children's picture book. I didn’t know exactly what the story would be, but I always...
my go-to watercolor paint colors + palette
The more I paint, the more I realize I have go-to colors I reach for again and again. Instead of having tons of paints in a palette that don't ever...
let’s peek inside the book
You've heard the story of how I knew it was time to write a book and you've seen the cover reveal and the heart behind the message. Today let's take...
carry on
Have you ever found yourself right in the middle of a thing you signed up for and realize you really don't know what you're doing? I'm pretty much...
best of 2020
As the year comes to an end, this magical week between Christmas and New Year's always feels like a deep breath. It's a chance to rest, to think and...
four ways to display Christmas Truth for Today cards
The Christmas Truth for Today cards are a delightful way to keep our eyes and hearts focused on Jesus all season long. Looking for ways to display...
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