Artist

Elementary Art Teacher

Avid collector (i.e. "rescuer") of lovely old things

By day I am an elementary art teacher. The rest of my time is spent collecting, creating, daydreaming, sleeping, cooking, organizing, tinkering and giggling.

My passion for handcrafting small treasures began in the days of Highlights Magazine. With the arrival of a fresh new issue, I'd flip excitedly to the pages that revealed the DIY craft section. Humble objects like paper plates, popsicle sticks, spools of thread and empty film canisters (remember those?!) would be transformed into fantastical masks, doll house furniture, and other utilitarian objects for my young self.

Today I continue to find a new purpose for discarded yet lovely materials. My embellished gift cards are made from collected materials such as new and vintage fabrics, ribbons and trims, papers, buttons, maps, books, and other adornments. Because my supplies are ever-changing, each card is of a limited edition. My designs show the play between color and pattern as well as how fresh and modern a handwritten well-wish can be.