DIY Calligraphy Quotes = good for the SOUL

Hey don't you just love cute calligraphy quotes? If you've got some time this weekend, why not try creating your own? In this quick tutorial, I'll give you my best design tips for turning any short quote or phrase into a work of art. I'll show you s...

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Jun 25, 2021
FREE Paint Night (shhh...locals only!)

Summer Class Alert! This one is for Treasure Valley locals only and is generously sponsored by the Nampa Public Library. As such... it’s FREE and even comes with a supply kit!! Here’s the deets:Dive into a fun painting class through Nampa Librar...

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Jun 10, 2021
New! Hardcover Journals - and what to write in them

Hey ! One of the quaintest self-identifiers I hear from people is if they call themselves a "Journal-er" or "definitely not a journal-er." The identity runs deep, and always presents itself when challenged. But what if there was a third category: "I'...

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Jun 10, 2021
Summer schedule: Creative Coaching & Art Classes

Hey , It's been a few months since I began offering 1-on-1 virtual coaching, and the reviews are starting to come in (scroll down to read the rest of this one).During each virtual session, we work one-on-one to meet your specific goals (grief, anxiet...

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May 18, 2021
You're invited! Watercolor Florals Class

Hey , the Watercolor Florals Class is a go!!! 🥳 In this 3 week class, you'll complete THREE projects: A pretty bookmarkA hand-painted card (see pic below)A piece of frame-worthy art!This class is for beginner-intermediate adults & teens. We'll b...

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May 18, 2021
A deep thought and a fun summer class

Hey , have you ever wondered: "What is my purpose in life?"Let me start with my disclaimers: 1.) only YOU can answer that for yourself! and 2.) no, I don't have it all figured outBut I want to share a little bit of my journey with you though a painti...

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May 14, 2021
Celebrating Moms Through Art

“I’ve never had more appreciation for anyone in my entire life until I became a mom.” – Chrissy TeigenAs the Thurber household prepares to welcome our first baby (due end of July), we're feeling the fullness of life, the breadth of emotions, the weig...

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May 04, 2021
Coach yourself with this DIY activity!

Hey there ,As someone interested in creatively processing your emotions and life experiences, I want to share my absolute FAVORITE tool to use:COLOR!Yes, really! You know how sometimes it’s hard to identify what emotion you’re feeling? I challenge y...

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Apr 22, 2021
The anticipation is killing me!!! (But, really...)

Hey there, ,You probably didn't know this about me, but in addition to being an artist and creative coach, I'm also an avid practitioner of...Stress. But not just any kind of stress... ANTICIPATORY STRESS. You know, spending the present stressing abo...

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Apr 13, 2021