Heidi’s Blog
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How to Stencil on Wood with a Vinyl Stencil
Learning how to stencil on wood can open up an entire world of possibilities when it comes to the art you create. Plus, if you teach others how to paint, creating vinyl stencils for your students can be a fun, easy way to help them create custom pieces. How to Get a...
Lauren Daigle Inspired
You say I’m loved When I can’t feel a thingYou say I’m strongWhen I think I am weak You say I’m held When I am falling short And when I don’t belongYou say I am yours - Lauren Daigle (art inspired by her) Join me while I show you 3...
That time I went bankrupt
Many moons ago my family and I went bankrupt. We lost every material thing that we had. With a toddler in tow, we moved out of our home and into an apartment. The Tinkerbell fairy land room stayed behind. During...
Vintage Santa
I had a blast painting this Vintage Santa on wood. Check it out here! https://youtu.be/5T0BORZKiEc https://youtu.be/5T0BORZKiEc
Your Passion and God
Profit Every Paint Party
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How to Paint a Glitter Geode!
????CHRISTMAS GLITTER GEODE! ???? Does anyone else make fun lists of stuff to do during the holidays? Â My daughter Pixie and I always make lists of what we want to do during the holiday breaks. Sometimes it includes ice skating, movies, making cookies, hot cocoa, art...
3 BIG Things You Need to Know Before Teaching Paint Parties!
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How to Paint Truck and Tree
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Texas Meets Alabama! “Traveling Paint Parties!”
Tonight I held my first ever.... Creative in Writing and Storytelling Workshop to a group of wonderful Teachers, Parents and a few students! I was greeted with gifts, pizza, cupcakes, cookies, and lots of southern hospitality!!! Â Gadsden, AL! Â What a cool place!...
How to Make a Mermaid Wreath!
Have you ever made a wreath????  Last year was the first time in my life I had a wreath on my door.  I’m 39 years old I didn’t really understand the appeal.  Then my cousin gave me an old Christmas wreath she was getting rid of.  Her house looks like a Hallmark...
Everyone has a story.... And here's mine. Click here to watch
Do you feel alone?
Post It Notes galore and no makeup! However I did select a filter to make me look tan! ????. Sometimes working for yourself can feel really alone. Most days you are isolated... knowing you are on the cusp of something REALLY GREAT, but it feels decades away! Talking...
Instagram Fail
Why do people assume when you're an Artist you are automatically a Designer? Today I painted ALL day! It was fantastic. I listened to music and just painted.... in my own little world. Then I thought... hmmmm.... let me take pics of my artwork like all those Instagram...
Traveling Paint Parties
Traveling Paint Parties from the Wanderlust Artist…. 3000 miles 200 Paint Brushes 100 Pieces of wood 22 Skinny Vanilla Latte’s 13 days 9 Springs 4 Paint Parties 2 Butterbeers 1 Sweet Road trip buddy AKA Pixie….                   …. and a partridge...
Easy – 5 Clever Tips for Creating Murals!
I always learn something new when I do paint parties and mural projects so I wanted to share a few things that will help you on your next mural project! 1. Â Always bring a level! Â The GIANT eagle took me about 5 minutes to draw with white paint. Â The writing......
Space Camp Drop Off
Space Camp Drop Off It all started when Pixie found her daddy’s Space Camp suit from when he went to Space camp almost 30 years ago! Wearing it to a Nerds VS. Jocks day at school… and then not taking it off for several weeks. So on Feb 14th,...
I didn’t like my baby
Yes, I said it.... I didn’t like my baby. But before you get all crazy... read the whole story. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Happy birthday to my sweet 12 year old! I can’t believe Pixie is about to be a teenager! It seems like yesterday she was crying non-stop as a colicky baby... who I...
Wanderlust
Wanderlust means a strong desire to travel. I’m pretty sure someone made that word up for me. Most of my days are spent thinking of my next painting adventure or a place my family can go explore. We are always up for some fun and the Junk-O-Rama...
My Dad…
My dad... As I sit and write this my dad is on an incubator. His heartbeat is irregular and they are changing medicines as I type. The last 24 hours has been a series of ups and downs and feelings that I can only try to express through this post. After 13 months on...
We renewed our Wedding Vows and Pixie Officiated!
We RENEWED OUR WEDDING VOWS!!! And Pixie officiated!!! She was by far the cutest little officiator I've ever seen! We just celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary and our (my) goal was to renew our wedding vows in Hawaii...