AWS Studios

08/22/2026

What is the mystery hidden within the walls of this enchanting "Stone House Secrets" collage? Is it a tale of love, loss, or perhaps

a hidden treasure?

I'm not telling, but you can try to unravel the secrets for yourself 😊

Canvas prints of this mystical place are only $40 -

and who knows, maybe the answer lies within the intricate details!

Get this romantic limited edition print before they're gone - link in Comments (FB) or in Bio (IG).

08/21/2026

I couldn't believe this was happening.

I was running low on my FAVORITE pencils. And then, I was shocked to find that refilling my stash was not easy. These suckers were hard to find!

Needless to say, I finally found them and probably won't run out for quite a while

Whew. It's a good thing because I don't know what I would do without them. 🙂

08/20/2026

Food, gift cards, and flowers are thoughtful, but some hard seasons last longer than a single gesture.

This was created to offer encouragement with staying power.

Whether you know someone who is going through a difficult time now, or you want to be ready for the moment when someone you love needs encouragement, consider giving a Fight BIG Fears™ Bundle.

Difficult times come to all of us, and a thoughtful gift can remind someone that they are seen, supported, and not alone.

08/19/2026

Ever say “I’ll do it later,” “I’m just tired,” or “I need to think about it” when deep down you feel stuck? That may not be laziness—it may be

your nervous system trying to protect you.

In this blog, I explain how the freeze response can show up in adults and how a tangible coping tool can help make fear feel manageable.

08/18/2026

The unexpected...

happens ALL the time when I'm working on a collage.

A lot of this is because I don't always have the exact color, pattern, or texture of paper or fabric I'm thinking of in my collection of recycled paper and vintage fabrics.

I did not expect to represent water in this piece with old blue-flowered drawer liner paper tat I've had in my stash for a long time.

Stick around to see if this unexpected choice works out 🙂

08/15/2026

This changed my ability to

find the right color and or texture of paper for my collages - making my own.

Here I am weaving two different colors and patterns of paper together to help me represent something in my latest collage.

Any guesses what that might be?

08/14/2026

I'm not ashamed to admit

I'm the proud parent of a son who just got engaged to one of the most wonderful woman I know!

My husband and I are so happy and excited.

Here we are toasting their engagement in Fort Wayne, Indiana while visiting the National Tournament.

08/14/2026

This is easier than you think. Plus, there's help that nobody needs to know about. Just you.

Fear doesn’t disappear just because we become adults. Sometimes it shows up as

procrastination, overthinking, avoidance, or feeling frozen when we need to act.

I wrote this blog to share a simple 5-step way to understand fear, calm the nervous system, and take one small brave step forward.

Download the free adult guide: How to Use phearnik!®: 5 Easy Steps to Manage Fear.

08/13/2026

If you have ever felt awkward trying to support someone through grief, illness, anxiety, or uncertainty, this comforting gift

may help you say, “I see you, and I care.”

During hard seasons, many of us feel unsure about what to say to family members or friends who are hurting.

The Fight BIG Fears™ Bundle is a comforting gift for people going through tough times. It shows that you care, and it gives the recipient a simple, tangible reminder they can return to when fear, worry, grief, or uncertainty feels big.

08/12/2026

Fear doesn’t disappear just because we become adults. Sometimes it shows up as

procrastination, overthinking, avoidance, or feeling frozen when we need to act.

I wrote this blog to share a simple 5-step way to understand fear, calm the nervous system, and take one small brave step forward.

Download the free adult guide: How to Use phearnik!®: 5 Easy Steps to Manage Fear.