artsy, crafty, design things
sweetly inspired by my three babies in heaven and the little boy in my arms
made with passion for tangible self-expression
driven by the desire to help people in creative ways
I choose to live and to honor you

I choose to live and to honor you

I created this digital card in honor of my son Calvin’s 50th month in heaven, for my fellow sisters in babyloss on International Bereaved Mothers Day, and for the 1 year anniversary of Still Standing Magazine. It was not my choice to survive without you… So I choose to live...
Sacred Tears

Sacred Tears

In remembrance my first baby, Calvin Phoenix, and honoring the tears we shed for those we love and miss. Click on the image to be brought to Flickr where you can choose to download the card in various sizes.
Mothers Day Remembrance Cards

Mothers Day Remembrance Cards

Mothers Day is a beautiful celebration, but it’s also a time of heartache for those of us who have lost children, who have lost our mothers or grandmothers, or who are struggling with infertility. To help honor this grief, I’ve created several cards, which are free for your use. I...
"...you remember that they lived..."

“…you remember that they lived…”

I think this may end up being something I do often as a way to remember and honor my first son, Calvin Phoenix, who is 38 months in heaven today. I created the following card as a reminder to others that mentioning the loved ones we’ve lost is a source...
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"...all that we love deeply becomes a part of us."

“…all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

In honor of my first baby Calvin’s 37th month in heaven, I wanted to share this with you all. I took this picture (of what I think is purple phlox) during a walk through Golden Gate Park with my husband, Louie. I added the following quote from Helen Keller: What we once enjoyed and deeply...

Keep in touch

Starting tomorrow, March 1st, Google Friend Connect will stop supporting blogs/sites that aren’t hosted on Blogger, which includes Dandiewinks. What this means is those of you who are staying in touch via GFC will no longer be able to do so . So here are some other ways you can stay in touch: Facebook: “Like”...
A Valentine's Freebie: In My Heart mini e-card

A Valentine’s Freebie: In My Heart mini e-card

Yes, it’s been a while since I’ve shared my work, and what better way to get back into things than a freebie? Since, it’s February and Valentine’s Day is upon, I decided to create a mini e-card that celebrates love and hearts. The image is actually of a heart decoration made of sequin-covered foam that...
Illuminate: Color Your World lesson in Photographic Healing

Illuminate: Color Your World lesson in Photographic Healing

Brown represents the things I long for, the things I’m working towards: comfort, endurance, stability, trust, simplicity, home. I want all of these because I want to show my heaven babies that I am worthy of being their mother, that I am worthy of being their father’s wife, and that I can create good out...
Between: NaBloPoMo badge

Between: NaBloPoMo badge

The Client I made this for myself, but I’ll be adding it to the HTML badges page at NaBloPoMo to share with others for their use, so maybe the client is all potential October 2011 NaBloPoMo participants . The Project I decided to join this month’s NaBloPoMo challenge at my personal blog, These Fragments I...
The Noir in Faithful Place (a BlogHer Book Club review)

The Noir in Faithful Place (a BlogHer Book Club review)

I recently reviewed my first book for the BlogHer Book Club: Faithful Place by Tana French. This story is a great example of noir fiction—cinematic descriptions, a mysterious murder, and intrigue. All of these elements are woven around a heartbreaking love story with flecks of well-placed humor, told by a brooding detective who is unable...
Header Illustration for Helicopter Mommy

Header Illustration for Helicopter Mommy

The Client Meg used to be a helicopter engineer and project manager. After she had her son, Will, she left the world of aviation to embark on the new adventure of stay-at-home mommyhood. The Project For her blog, Helicopter Mommy, Meg wanted a custom header illustration that was both realistic and funny. She sent me...