Godiva Chocolatier has been the premier maker of fine Belgian chocolates since 1926 and I am so sad to see that they are closing all of their North American Stores. I read the news on my Google news feed a couple of days ago and I could not believe it. I told my husband andContinue reading “GODIVA Chocolatier Chocolate Stores are Closing”
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Ribbon – Candy colored, silky satin, grosgrained, knobby silk, rustic jute and burlap-like
Like a lot of other sewers, I love and collect ribbon (and fabric)(and thread). It’s a passion, an addiction, maybe even a disease! Lol I’ve had many of my sewing patterns since I was in highschool. Some of my fabrics and ribbon spools, I have had since my early 20s. I even have some ofContinue reading “Ribbon – Candy colored, silky satin, grosgrained, knobby silk, rustic jute and burlap-like”
Favorite Watercolor Paints
As you may know from my past posts and my website, butterflybunnystudio.store, I LOVE watercolors! But before I could love them, I had to overcome my fear of them! If you are a non painter or already love watercolors, you may be asking, “How can anyone be AFRAID of watercolors?” Well, it was all theContinue reading “Favorite Watercolor Paints”
Pinnacle Memorial Hospital, York PA
My elderly mother just had a health scare and was in the hospital for 4 nights. She was bleeding badly and her doctor was afraid for her life, so he sent her to the hospital. She was taken by ambulance to Pinnacle Memorial Hospital off route 30, in York Pennsylvania. I am happy to sayContinue reading “Pinnacle Memorial Hospital, York PA”
Give Yourself Permission…
I find that often I feel guilty, especially when the weather is good, if I want to read a book, watch a movie or do some other fun thing. I’m sure I’m not the only person that ever feels this way. For me, I believe it stems from core beliefs that I was taught asContinue reading “Give Yourself Permission…”
Tips on Running an Etsy Store, #1
As a fulltime artist and sole proprietor of Butterfly Bunny Studio my goal is to paint and / or work on shop administration on a daily basis. While the painting part is fun, the administration part is not but it is necessary and most be done. Working on admin daily helps to reduce stress becauseContinue reading “Tips on Running an Etsy Store, #1”
Create On the Go Series – Watercolor Palette
One of the great things about watercolors is that they are easy to carry with you anywhere! You can paint in the car, in an airplane, at a cafe… Unless you choose to carry more, you need only your palette, a little water, a painting surface and a paint brush or 2. During the springContinue reading “Create On the Go Series – Watercolor Palette”
Today’s Paintings
Today I wanted to include my newest paint palette by Pfeiffer art supply in my paintings, so today’s paintings with have a lot of sparkle! My first painting today was The Sunshiney Day. My second painting today was a cute bunny. I’m really loving my beautiful new Peacock Set by Jen of Pfeiffer art supply.Continue reading “Today’s Paintings”
Daily Art Supplies
My current on going art-supply-craze is Caran d’Ache Neocolor ii, Turner Acryl Gouache, Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground and the newest, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Sticks. I love these products so much that I am finding ways to add them to my daily art routine. I was introduced to Caran d’Ache Neocolor ii, Turner AcrylContinue reading “Daily Art Supplies”
Discovering Watercolors and My Favorite Watercolor Paper
From my youngest memories I was constantly coloring, painting or sewing. Luckily, my parents and grandparents encouraged me in this. One of my favorite Christmas gifts from my grandparents was a Disney drawing desk that had clear plastic overlays that taught you how to draw Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto! ByContinue reading “Discovering Watercolors and My Favorite Watercolor Paper”