Elizabeth Lauren

Ikat Dream Canvas

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Details:

12x12

Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

Extras: pewter 3 dimensional paint

sealed with a clear matte varnish

Custom options:

change the text

add child's name

change color palette to coordinate with your unique space

This canvas even looks great with out text. What a fun (and super trendy) way to add interest and texture into any space.

Find this canvas in my Etsy Shop HERE!!!

With whimsy~

A is Alligator......Z is for Zebra

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Details:

30x40 gallery wrapped canvas

Acrylic

This fun and colorful painting was created for an inquisitive and creative little boy.

His Mom, one of my closest friends, wanted something with the entire alphabet and animals that started with each of the letters.

Love this painting?

contact me HERE to get started on your Alphabet painting today.

With whimsy~

whimsy words: 31

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

image from here

with whimsy~

Snowman Soup

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

It's official... the kids are out of school until the new year!

I assembled these cute Snowman Soup Kits for the Cutie Patootie's classmates.

A clever twist to an ordinary hot cocoa packet.

What's inside the bag?
hot cocoa packet, candy cane, hershey kisses (plain and caramel), mini marshmallows, a fun swirly candy cane straw (found at Hobby Lobby)

The Poem:

With whimsy~

Custom Birth Announcement

This sweet little canvas is the perfect gift for parents welcoming a sweet child into their family.

Details:

Size: 8x10

(other sizes available - 11x14, 12x12, 16x20)

materials: acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

other: coordinating grosgrain ribbon attachment

This canvas can be customized to any color/design scheme!

Email me HERE to start your custom order today!

With whimsy~

Candy Cane Mice

Monday, December 19, 2011

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

A dear friend of mine created these adorable Christmas Candy Cane Mice for her daughter's Kindergarten classmates. Soooooo CUTE, right?

Click here for an easy step by step tutorial.

Thanks for sharing, Amy!

With whimsy~

Away in a manger

Friday, December 16, 2011

This Christmas craft is great for all ages. Easy enough for tiny hands but still fun for grade school kids . Enjoy!!!

materials needed:

construction paper

glue

raffia (or other material for straw)

Popsicle sticks

felt (1"x2" square)

crayon

with whimsy~

J is for Jesus

Thursday, December 15, 2011

This sweet little treat is the perfect way to spread Christmas cheer to a large group. It's perfect for class gifts, playgroups, etc. The poem makes it more meaningful and creative than a regular old candy cane.

Materials needed:

Paper

scissors

glue stick

hole punch

mini candy canes

ribbon

The Poem:

J is for Jesus

The candy cane

turned upside down

is the letter J.

To remind us of

baby Jesus,

born on Christmas day.

With whimsy~

Whimsy Words: 30

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

image from here

With whimsy~

Cinnamon Sugar Snowflakes

Monday, December 12, 2011

What's crispy, warm, buttery, and festive with cinnamon sugar all over?

Why cinnamon sugar snowflakes, of course!

1. Fold flour tortilla into 1/4

2. snip around the edges

3. Voila!

4. brush on melted butter

5. sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, sprinkles, etc.

6. Bake at 375 for 5-7 min. (or until cinnamon sugar is bubbly)

M insisted his snowflake was a dinosaur mask... Rarrrrrrr!

They were a hit!

With whimsy~

Whimsy Words: 29

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

image from here

with whimsy~

Nativity Craft

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

The Cutie Patootie just finished working on this adorable Christmas craft. While making the craft we talked about the the story of Christmas and the importance of Jesus' Birthday.