Author Archives: Westmama
Advent Calendar Using My Silhouette Cameo
Advent calendar time again. Last year’s advent calendar was fine, it was just too focused on the little gifts and not on capturing the spirit of the season. On Pinterest I came across this blog post. Inspired I decided to do my own take on it. I used my Silhouette Cameo to make some envelopes and used the vinyl cutter to make my numbers. I … Continue reading
Crafy Underdog Dec 18th
Just in time for Christmas, Westmama Designs will be at Craft Underdog!
Two years ago…
I met one of the most splendid people… my daughter Mabel. She came into this world in the basement of our house in a quiet and peaceful birth. She waited until she was ready, but once she decided to come she did so without much fuss. Her big brother met her minutes after and they’ve been best friends ever since. Today we celebrated her birthday … Continue reading
Free Printable Owl Invitations
My daughter is turning 2 in a couple of weeks and I have birthday invites on the brain. I created these cute invites and thank you cards and wanted to share them with you all. Click here to get your printables (these are flat note cards, with 4 on a page, I recommend a nice card stock)
My NOT Yummy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
A mom friend of mine was looking for breakfast cookies recipes. I hadn’t really thought too much about the concept of breakfast cookies. But now that my son is in preschool it would be nice to have something easy to prepare… he’s not much of a breakfast guy, mostly toast and a banana. Kind of boring. So I found this recipe from Healthy Kids Snacks … Continue reading
Aster and Bee
My apparel is now being sold in a second store in Portland, called Aster and Bee. When I walked in last week to discuss what items they wanted I was floored with how absolutely adorable their store is. 4819 SE Division, Portland, OR 97206 It’s next to a cool motorcycle shop and across the street from Petite Provence, but if that wasn’t enough, their eclectic … Continue reading
Still in Shock!
A little over two weeks ago a customer contacted me about ordering my T-Rex shirt. I had pulled a lot of my stock from my store because I had craft show the next day. When I didn’t have the exact shirt she was looking for she referenced the one she saw in “Babytalk” magazine. Huh? I was in BabyTalk? I had sent them a couple … Continue reading
Blog post sharing: How Not To Hate Parenting
How Not To Hate Parenting | Are parents less happy than childless people and why? | Natural Moms Talk Radio.
Bloom
From our back yard My plan is to mount it on canvas and enjoy it as wall art!
Etsy Shop Favorites
I currently don’t have any Etsy Featured Sellers lined up right now, so I will share some of the shops I am currently adore. For the Home: Utilitarian Franchise For your yard: John Bird Song For Your DIY Fashionista: Heidi and Finn
