CJGrimes

Description: Can't seem to perfectly identify this beauty, but it volunteered in my flowerbed and was absolutely stunning this summer.

Description: When we were crafting our Valentine hearts last year, we used a paper doily for our stencil. This muted rainbow had the singular privilege of copying the whole doily pattern. After this attempt, we decided we liked the plain hearts better... though I really like the little roses in the details.

Description: Can't go wrong with some classic orange day-lilies.

Description: I love driving home in the fall.

Description: Hello. Just a little greeting to share and make you smile.

Description: Love all the little tastes of our rural history on the farm.

Description: Wispy and almost wimpy looking, this dune grass has dutifully covered a growing dune. This stuff lives up to the description: blades of grass. Ow. Beautiful and ready to bite back.

Description: Whether you're obsessed with the Holidays or they stress you out, just remember: Wreath In, Wreath Out. Just Keep Wreathing. lol

Description: Made in honor of my son, who has a rare genetic condition, and all those who support him and our family.

Description: These bright beauties always stand out against the edge of a pond or in the muck of a marsh.

Description: Sometimes the things that weigh you down (a Special needs kid, a new baby, a hectic schedule, an illness), also bring the biggest blessings into your life and the lives of those around you.

Description: Never has a quote so resonated with my mother side.

Description: This beautiful monarch was very weak when we found it on the street. No damage to it's wings, but could barely hold on with it's legs. We carefully helped it to a rose in our garden. When we went back to check a few hours later, the monarch had flown away.

Description: Took a photo of rose petals that were discarded in our yard, then cropped and layered for this wild pattern.

Description: Nothing like this soft natural carpet to make you feel all warm and fuzzy.

Description: "Pet me, human." He really is a sweet boy. lol

Description: A bronzed mask and fake leaves make up this autumn's act... looks like a faux fall.

Description: Was outside in the rain and spotted this little dandelion head... It made me think of all the parents, teachers, and leaders who have bad days or bad self-image. Even on those rough days, we are all still sowing seeds to the next generation. It's okay to not be "beautiful" sometimes, just remember to pass on goodness and sunshine and life to the next generation. No words version: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/49582921

Description: Beautiful, black and white butterfly rests in the shade on a muggy day.

Description: My kids helped take care of this beauty until it became a butterfly, then happily released it onto the flowers last summer.

Description: I could spend hours soaking in these colors with no other sound than the gentle babbling of the brook before me.

Description: Made a miniature bouquet from some carnations, loved the result. <3

Description: This old gate stood between an orchard and a hay field. The fields are overgrown and the paint is peeling, but the old gate is still beautiful.

Description: Brilliant and bright, despite their black eyes.

Description: I can spend hours just listening to the breeze and watching the leaves in the fall. So beautiful.

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Description: This adorable little place is long abandoned and falling quickly into disrepair, but it is clearly still full of love.

Description: Dried my anniversary roses and loved how they looked, so I used them to decorate Christmas gifts.

Description: A little experimentation with acrylics and lettering.

Description: A simple pink wild rose.

Description: My daughter tried to say less is more, but added a bit of twang so that we heard this... It's simple and all in good fun, but definitely makes us all laugh.

Description: Captured a little piece of history

Description: These three totally now they are worth their weight in gold now.

Description: The first blooms on the Hollyhock stalk are pale and stunning.

Description: I love looking upward through the flowers, especially on gray days.

Description: Did a little painting and smashed the leftover paints to create a cool fiery page for future crafting. Thought it would make a cool pattern for the shop here, too.