New Discoveries

I have found I like hand lettering! At first, I thought "oh no! Not another hobby!" As it turns out, hand lettering only enhances my book binding. Now I can create custom labels for my books and personalize them further. I also wonder if it'll be an asset to my illustrating as well. 

In the meantime, I am copying other artists designs to learn style and design. It is so fun to make the most mundane of lists and information beautiful. 

I have a lot more practice to put in, but I hope to eventually have handwriting as nice as my moms!

The Projects these Days...

 I've discovered the wonder of WonderUnder. I used it on quilting cotton to create a barrier for the glue. I think the patterned fabric adds a punch of fun and color. I had forgotten how much I love to bind. Its a great hobby with my lil Vienna because I can pick it up or put it down without much fuss.

This is some bunting for Vienna's room. We are renting, so adding color through painting isn't an option. I just finished sewing them, so the next photo will be of them hanging up.

 The Buffalo King needs a few tweaks, but it's on its way. It only took six months to get this far. haha

 And this one. She keeps me pretty busy. But I made her too, so I think she counts.