Artistic Wrapping Paper

This project ended up being one my most favorite that I have ever done with Greta – making our own wrapping paper.  I have always kind of hated wrapping gifts and find myself giving sideways glances at those who wrap perfectly gorgeous department store worthy packages.  But that all changed this year – I nowContinue reading “Artistic Wrapping Paper”

Greta’s Butterfly Watercolor

Butterfly, watercolor on paper, 9×12″, 2014.  This watercolor painting started off as a painting for another person having a baby.  Then, Greta discovered it and took it to her room so she could  hang it up.  She fell in love with it and said, “For my big girl room,” so many times that I cavedContinue reading “Greta’s Butterfly Watercolor”

Alternative Wrapping Paper

 This holiday season I have been making a point to create and use alternatives to wrapping paper.  When we moved to Iowa, I gave away much of the wrapping paper, deciding it was one thing that did not need to make the 1,000 mile journey.  I bought a roll for the kids’ paper, but forContinue reading “Alternative Wrapping Paper”