tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46116597319825113142024-03-13T14:25:44.325-07:00b.kraftyBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17427183874575620492noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4611659731982511314.post-68013464432603311512014-10-14T09:02:00.003-07:002014-10-14T15:42:12.575-07:00Creating Your Perfect Game Day Outfit <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">As you may have noticed in some of my Instagrams
and paintings, I am a huge sports fan. In fact, my major at The
University of Texas at Austin is actually Sport Management. So as you can
imagine, I LOVE October. With the MLB Postseason, professional football,
AND college football in full swing, there is so much to do and having the right
thing to wear makes it even more fun. After four years of burnt orange game
days (a beautiful color, yet so hard to find at times) I've definitely had my
fair share of practice figuring out my go-to game day ensemble. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;">My </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;">mom and I have been watching all of the Kansas City Royals games this MLB Postseason because one of her best friends' husband was drafted by the Royals when she was in college, so this Postseason, I'm a Royals fan (s</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;">orry, Astros! I still love you I swear!) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;">When I spotted this Kansas City Royals baseball cap online during one of the MLB Postseason games, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;">I couldn’t resist adding it to my MLB game day ensemble. Attention ladies, this is a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;">style staple every baseball fan (girl <i>or </i>guy) needs: a baseball cap from <a href="http://www.fanatics.com/MLB_Hats" target="_blank">Fanatics</a>. If you don't have one, head over to their website and do a little midweek retail therapy. I highly recommend it! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;">You can typically find me rocking my</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"><a href="http://www.fanatics.com/MLB_Houston_Astros_Hats/Houston_Astros_47_Brand_Cleanup_Logo_Adjustable_Hat_%E2%80%93_Navy_Blue" target="_blank">Fanatic's Houston Astros Hat</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"> on my way to class or honestly any day of the week.</span></span></div>
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in the crowd at all of the Royals playoff games, so I chose this <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2977274&.svc=blogger&id=120946920"><span style="color: #0000f6;">Kansas City Royals '47 Brand Franchise Fitted Hat – Blue</span></a> for
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looking cap, too. Something to consider when you're choosing your hat
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in fall, but here in Austin, Texas, blue jean weather doesn't really come until
Thanksgiving (if even!) While I do love a good pair of jeans, I'm a dress and
boots gal at heart, so I picked this MANGO Skater Dress for my game day look. I
chose this dress because of its versatility; it can be dressed up with a pair
of white Kendra Scott "Danielle" earrings, a beaded Blue Mix Chan Luu
leather wrap bracelet, and TOMS Chestnut Suede Desert Wedge Booties or
more casually with a denim jacket - there's that Texas girl style peeking
through. (Spoiler alert: this dress is also backless, so you can ditch
the jacket if you're wanting a flirty look. #flawless) Rumor has it that
it's a little colder up in KC than it is in ATX, so I added a textured chevron
scarf from Echo for warmth on those crisp October nights. Last but
definitely not least is the bag; you have to put the money you bring for
hotdogs somewhere! I'm a big fan of the <span style="color: #262626;">Tory
Burch Marion Shrunken Shoulder Bag, and I </span>especially love that rich
caramel colored leather. It's beautiful and the perfect size for going
out - whether you're headed to the big game or to a watching party with your
friends. Add all of these together and don't forget to add your perfect new
fall-inspired closet staple to complete your <i>royal </i>game day
ensemble, the baseball cap. Go Royals!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">With the Texas/OU Red River Showdown this weekend, I thought it would be a good idea to answer some of the questions people ask me when they are buying a cooler or trying to paint one themselves. I learned most of these on "The Cooler Connection" Facebook group, and they were game changers for my coolers. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #141823; line-height: 20px;">Something most people don't know about Texas is that although we are a southern state, we are not typically grouped into the whole "The South" thing. Our style reflects this not only in what we wear or how we do game days, but also in the way we paint coolers here at the University of Texas. I know I'm not speaking for everyone, but for the most part it's true. Don't get me wrong - I absolutely ADORE the coolers I see from girls that go to schools in the SEC, but we just seem to do things a little differently in the Lone Star State. While their coolers typically have designs like Vineyard Vines logos and Lilly Pulitzer patterns, ours focus more on the Texas flag, our longhorn logo, our fight song, Friday Night Lights references, the tower, more Bevo, and lots of burnt orange. I think this is probably because Texas/OU weekend is really the only time we paint coolers here at UT. Nevertheless, I am always amazed by the coolers done by girls on The Cooler Connection. It's a great place to see ideas for more detailed coolers! In case this is your first time stumbling across my blog, here are some examples of coolers I have done for Texas/OU weekend: </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There isn't one <i>specific</i> cooler that is better than the others in my opinion, but for TX/OU weekend I definitely recommend buying a cooler that has rollers. You don't want to be lugging it around if you're going to take it with you! Coolers are all different shapes and sizes, and sometimes the one you want will be sold out in stores. It happens. If that does happen, don't fret! Your date will never even know. Last year the most common cooler people bought was the Igloo Ice Cube 60 qt Roller, available online <a href="http://www.igloocoolers.com/Coolers/Large-Group/60-Quart-Ice-Cube-Roller" target="_blank">here</a>, but it changes every year. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The most important tip to remember is coolers with flatter surfaces and less texture require less prep time. Also, when you're painting, be sure to think about handles and wheels. They may be handy when you use it, but they can definitely get in the way when you paint. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you have enough time, sanding your cooler really does make a big impact in getting the paint to stay and not chip. I recommend using heavy grit first to get the finish off and fine grit to smoothen out the surface. You don't want scratches all over the surface. It's not cute! I know from experience. If you're a real go-getter, go for the power sander, available at <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Hardware-Power-Tools-Sanders-Sheet-Sanders/N-5yc1vZc29d" target="_blank">Home Depot</a>. That's a tip from The Cooler Connection - they know their stuff, y'all! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As far as primer goes, I use white primer from <a href="http://www.krylon.com/products/colormaster-primer/" target="_blank">Krylon</a>. It's awesome! It really helps increase the adhesion of the paint. They even have tips and some answers to questions about primer <a href="http://www.krylon.com/how-to/faqs/product/what-is-primer-and-when-should-i-use-it.jsp" target="_blank">on their website</a>. </span></div>
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A few posts back I featured a pair of custom painted cowboy boots I did for a Texas gal who is going to attend Cornell University in the fall. I thought they were such a cute way to bring a little taste of your hometown roots with you to college. Cowboy boots are a huge fashion staple for girls on gamedays at Texas, so I am dying to make a pair for some longhorns! Any takers? </div>
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I just received another order for custom painted boots, so I thought I'd share some pictures of pairs I've done in the past. These tricked out kicks are fun ways to add something special to your gameday #OOTD. </div>
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Being from Texas and volunteering at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during high school has made me a H U G E fan of cowboy boots. They are perfect for gamedays here, and having your own painted boots is a cute way to stand out in the crowd. If you have any questions about custom boots, leave a comment below. I'd love to hear from you!</div>
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My friend Meredith and I "kiting" our friend Anne, her sister Sarah, and the kite I made: </div>
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To paint the kite, I started with what I call "messy chevron" using my favorite acrylic paint, Liquitex. I did about three coats of this and let each coat dry before adding a new layer. Choosing the colors for the kite was tricky at first because I initially wanted to stay with the colors of our sorority. Our official colors are black and gold (sometimes yellow gets thrown into the mix as well), but I decided instead to add a little summer color with light blue with metallic gold and gold glitter. Thetas love their glitter. </div>
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For the lettering, I used a small brush and black acrylic paint. After the first layer dried, I carefully went over the lettering one more time to make sure the black was opaque. Once that was finished drying, I added another gold accent by outlining the letters with a metallic gold Sharpie paint pen (oil based) to really make the letters pop!</div>
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I brought in the black at the end when I did the lettering, which came out great against the light blue and gold. </div>
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Another fun thing we do at Theta for Bid Day is make yellow kite posters for each girl that are personalized and have their picture on them. This is probably my favorite part of Bid Day. I had to run to work during the end of the kite making, so I didn't get to take a picture of all of the beautiful kites when they were finished. </div>
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To give you an idea of what they look like, this is one of the kites from last year that I did:</div>
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This one was for a girl from my high school who went Theta! She actually has her own jewelry shop on Etsy called Duo Beads, and it's awesome. Y'all should really check it out.</div>
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Speaking of high school, this year we got three new Thetas from Lamar! Every year we take a group picture with everyone from LHS. Once a redskin, always a redskin.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I went with two of my best friends from college, Kaitlin and Leslie, and we laughed, danced, and cried to our hearts' desire. Beyonce put on a <i>flawless</i> performance for her hometown, and we were all left stunned by her powerful performance. She has the ability to command a stadium sized crowd with just a look. Seriously, she did it. And when Beyonce told us to put our hands up, <i>everyone</i> put their hands up.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After the concert, we all decided that the whole experience just reaffirmed our love for Queen B, and we found ourselves asking each other "What Would Beyonce do??" Thus, leading to this little creation.</span></div>
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I decided to bring the words to life through watercolor. For some reason, the print is coming out discolored on my blog, but you can see it clean as day on my Etsy shop. Spoiler Alert! I also have this print available in an aqua blue, yellow, coral, and purple. Custom colors and quotes are available upon request. </div>
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I'd love to hear some feedback. Comment below! If you had the chance to see the On The Run Tour, what was your favorite song? Costume? Can't wait to here from y'all. Love live Queen B!</div>
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I recently connected with a fellow blogger, Bree West of bree-west.com, via Facebook. We decided to put together a little something special for y'all: a giveaway!</div>
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Head on over to Bree's blog, <a href="http://bree-west.com/" target="_blank">bree-west.com</a> to enter! The contest will end July 5th.</div>
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Want a sneak peek? Here's a glimpse at what we're talking about on bree-west.com :</div>
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“i gather inspiration from the simplest of things like sunsets and wildflowers. i also gather inspiration from artists and designers i admire like lilly pulitzer, baron batch and andy warhol to name a few. they are all artists who aren’t afraid to use bold colors and go outside the box”</div>
What will the lucky winner receive? A custom Lilly Pulitzer monogram of her choice! Good luck, ladies!<br />
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So being the Texas gal I am, I ran with my inspiration and painted a little Lilly myself, but with a twist. My watercolor print is the state outline of Texas filled with my own interpretation of Lilly's pink roses. The print is now available in my Etsy shop. </div>
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I have officially caught the watercolor bug - since finishing this piece, I have started on three more patterns. Rainy days are to blame, and I am not complaining. </div>
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Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17427183874575620492noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4611659731982511314.post-53375849248886199622014-06-18T11:14:00.000-07:002014-06-18T11:14:18.446-07:00College Bound Canvases & BootsHappy Hump Day, blogging world!<br />
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The orders have been coming in by the numbers, and I am so grateful. Summer is my favorite season for paintings and such because it is the time when I receive a surplus of orders for college bound individuals. This gives me a chance to learn more about other schools' traditions and even learn about new colleges that I never researched when I was applying. Last year I am pretty sure Arkansas took the cake for most orders, so I am looking forward to seeing who comes out on top this summer. So far, we have a tie for first!<br />
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LSU canvas for Kristen, and a soccer pattern for Sarah, who is going to school to play soccer. How exciting!<br />
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University of Oklahoma chevron canvas for these two roomies, Paige and Rachael.<br />
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These upcycled, refurbished books were custom painted with the colors of Cornell University. Because these babies were my first Cornell piece, I'm going to do a follow up post on them. How fun of an idea is that though? Turning an old pair of boots into your gameday boots? Yes, just yes.<br />
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I hope everyone had a fantastic Father's Day- I know my family did. My dad and I got to go watch his alma mater, the Texas Tech Red Raiders, play their first ever game in the College World Series. If you're not a sports fan, just know that this is a huge deal. Also, you should rethink your life choices. <span id="goog_1619087187"></span><br />
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On the Bkrafty side, I had a busy week completing these spirited coolers for some awesome dads. First up, we have a University of Texas cooler - right up my alley. </div>
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I wanted to make sure there were some unique elements on this cooler. Having done a few Texas themed coolers in my day, I love making them unique and special so that whoever receives it knows that they have something truly special. Wendy, a Texas gal herself, collaborated ideas with me and sent me ideas for her husband's Father's Day cooler, which was really fun for me. I got a great sense of what to design, and I was really happy with the way it turned out.</div>
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On the front, we have the famous words from our old coach, Mack Brown: "Come early. Be loud. Stay late. Wear orange." I've been trying out this new font (not an official font, just one of my own) and am really loving the way it looks on coolers. The letters can be crunched and stretched to fit perfectly around whatever space, and I thought - what better to be in the middle than Bevo? I have to admit, this version of Bevo. Look how happy he looks!</div>
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Because the front and top have a lot of detail, I thought the sides should be sharp and clean, especially with "The Eyes of Texas" wrapping around the top of the cooler. </div>
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And last but not least, the back. No Texas cooler is complete without the state of Texas or the Texas flag. That's my motto! </div>
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Not only did I get to make a University of Texas themed cooler for Father's Day, but I also was asked to paint one for a dad who loves the Kansas City Chiefs. </div>
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My favorite side of the cooler is definitely the front. I experimented with a lot of new fonts and styles, and the colors really popped against the red background. It's always fun to learn new traditions from different teams, and I researched a lot about the Chiefs and what some of their famous staples that should be incorporated in this spirited subway art styled side.</div>
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On the top, I painted the Chiefs logo with a butter yellow background. The arrowhead is outlined in black, then metallic gold around the black. The top is also complete with two red stripes to bring a little inspiration from the Chiefs' uniforms.</div>
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I loved the look of the metallic gold on the back and decided to use a spray paint to add an airbrush look. The gold wasn't getting enough love on the cooler yet, so I was really excited when I found a chrome finish metallic gold color that I could use. I thought it gave it an element of toughness (and coolness.)</div>
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<span id="goog_1619087186"></span>Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17427183874575620492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4611659731982511314.post-4162248172125621092014-05-30T07:49:00.000-07:002014-05-30T07:49:25.960-07:00Hot Prints for SummerListen up, y'all! To kick off the sizzlin' summer, all prints in my Etsy shop are now only $10 - get 'em while their HOT. Haven't seen the prints, yet? Let's take a look at some of them, shall we?<br />
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So far this summer, I have been able to go to on a few adventures already. I wanted to channel that adventurous spirit and tap into that creative zone that traveling gives me, so I created a few new prints inspired by my summer so far. I used a lot of bright, warm colors that reminded me of this magnificent West Texas sunset my friends and I experienced on our road trip; seriously it was so stunning that we had to stop and pull over to take in its beauty.<br />
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Many of my close friends are studying abroad, on mission trips, or off to new cities for the summer to work or travel, and it has inspired me to look into the happiness that comes with new adventures. I've made it my personal mission to embark on some adventures of my own this summer, and with that, some goals as well (one of which was to start posting more again on the blog.) So this is my first showing of the new things I have been working on. I hope y'all enjoy! I want to remake this blog into something a little different, so that might just have to happen, too. In the meantine, if you want to keep up with what Bkrafty Designs is doing behind the scenes, the best way to follow is through my Instagram account. </div>
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I have recently been going through my old quote book and highlighting which ones I wanted to make into prints. Here's my favorite out of the bunch so far:</div>
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A highlight of my summer (yes already) is the fact that my friends Kaitlin, Leslie, and I happened to snag BEYONCE AND JAY Z tickets. In the spirit of Queen Bey, and the biggest #powercouple we have ever seen, I made this *flawless* print. </div>
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In case this is your first time on my blog or if you haven't seen any of my prints before, here are a few of the ones for sale in my Etsy shop. They are black and white, but you can request colors as well. Happy shopping! </div>
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I will be adding new prints throughout the week - so keep checking in on my shop and blog to stay in the loop. Have a quote you you want but don't see? Send me and email or comment below!Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17427183874575620492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4611659731982511314.post-27686451950555418522014-05-11T16:06:00.000-07:002014-05-11T16:14:27.154-07:00Mother's DayA little post to all of you incredible moms out there! We love you for all that you do and more. Need a last minute craft idea for mom? Check out these SUPER cute ideas from <a href="http://spoonful.com/mothers-day" target="_blank">spoonful.com</a>! My personal fave? Definitely the <a href="http://spoonful.com/mothers-day/top-disney-mothers-day-crafts-and-recipes-gallery#carousel-id=photo-carousel&carousel-item=2" target="_blank">Minnie and Daisy Queen for a Day Kit</a>. What can I say? I'm a Disney Princess at heart.<br />
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Head over to my Etsy shop if you need a little inspiration for cards - this print is one of my favorites if you're wanting to channel some girl power. See for yourself here: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/176990547/this-girl-is-on-fire-print?" target="_blank">Girl On Fire Print</a><br />
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I thought I would share some of my favorite canvases and verses that my mom loves. She is always my number one fan, and I am grateful for all of her love and support.<br />
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Deuteronomy 31:6 - "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."<br />
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Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." This is a big one for us. When my mom and I run together, we remind each other of this verse.<br />
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<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17427183874575620492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4611659731982511314.post-73590794789069018352014-04-29T18:00:00.002-07:002014-04-29T18:00:46.428-07:00Cooler Weather<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It's formal season! I recently had the pleasure of painting this a cooler for a lovely friend of mine for the Texas Delt Spring Formal. She requested Texas and beer themes, which was such a perfect theme for that almost summer almost time for the beach feel. Want to see the final product? </div>
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Happy Friday! For today's post I am featuring the latest cooler I painted. This cooler was customized for a couple getting married this month, so I had to wait a little bit to post it. My amazing hair stylist Shara recently ordered a cooler during the holidays, and her friend Cortni (who also works with her and is wonderful!) decided it would be a great gift for a wedding! The bride went to LSU and is a huge Saint fan, and the groom went to Texas (Hook 'em!) and is big Dallas Cowboys fan. I decided to split the cooler right down the middle with the bride's teams on one side and the groom's on the other. Here's a snapshot of the front: </div>
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I have painted a few Saints themed coolers, and I always love the way their colors look together. The metallic gold really pops against the black background.</div>
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I wanted to include more of the bride and groom's college traditions in the cooler design, so on the back I painted one side with slogans from each school: "Love Purple Live Gold" for LSU and "Hook 'Em" for Texas complete with a little tribute to the happy couple in the middle!</div>
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Here's a closer look at the LSU side; Geaux Tigers!</div>
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Below is a picture groom's side dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys; I was really happy with the way the lettering outlined in metallic silver looked against the bold blue. </div>
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Cheers to the happy couple. If you are interested in ordering a cooler, please send an email to bkraftydesigns@yahoo.com. Happy Friday!</div>
Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17427183874575620492noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4611659731982511314.post-73964863444568440602014-03-13T21:58:00.000-07:002014-03-13T21:58:45.400-07:00FrozenHi, y'all! Wow. So many things have happened since my last post, I couldn't decide what to share with y'all. Instead of writing a novel about my Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend (don't worry, it's coming...!) I have another Disney topic I want to focus on this week: FROZEN.<br />
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If you haven't heard about Disney's newest animated hit, you should look into it. By look into it, I mean go to the movie, buy the soundtrack, and join the rest of the country in their obsession with this great movie. My friend Kaitlin, her sister Camille, and I actually went to the sing along version with some friends earlier last February. So fun!<br />
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Anyway, after my trip to Disney, where Frozen was beautifully portrayed on Cinderella's Castle one night during one of the magical performances put on by Magic Kingdom and belting out the "Let It Go" a thousand times, I decided to paint a canvas (and hopefully I can make some more this week!) inspired by Elsa's icy ballad.<br />
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Everything about the animation during "Let It Go" is amazing. I read that Elsa's ice castle required fifty different animators to create, and new software was created for the snow in the movie. It's truly beautiful. The castle is stunning, and so is Elsa's magic. I was so inspired by this sequence that I decided to start with hues from the ice queen herself. My painting began with a color called "Island Blue"- oh, the irony- for the light blue color of Elsa's new dress during the fabulous animation sequence in the song. I decided to add a rich cobalt blue to draw some drama into the painting; then brought my favorite element of Elsa's dress into play: those sparkles.<br />
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Next, I added more depth in the cobalt, connecting the contrast of the ice as the castle grows. I'm hoping for my next canvas I can paint the castle itself! I have been pinning Frozen pictures like crazy this week, and this is one of my favorites:<br />
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My final element to the paintint was a metallic silver accent to separate the white and the island blue, symbolizing the contrasting elements of the sparkling castle against the bright snow. The glitter is harder to see in the photo below because of the lighting, but it can be seen in the first photo of the canvas. </div>
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Thank you all for reading! Have you seen Disney's Frozen? What was your favorite line? ...You hesitated. (If you got that: *air five*!)<br />
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I'm back in blogging mode after my mom and I completed the Glass Slipper Challenge at the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend this past weekend. It was aboslutely fabulous, and I'm definitely inspired by my trip. Disney wowed me with their flawless beauty at each park, and it made me wish I had brought along my paintbrush! Look out for some new listings on my Etsy page! Here's a few pictures of my favorite new painting in my shop: </div>
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I'm sketching out a few more patterns to paint this week, and I am definitely using colors inspired by my new medals from RunDisney. Any other color trends you are loving right now? </div>
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So as many of you may know, my mom and I love to run together! It is something we started doing to train for the Disney Princess Half Marathon last year, and we decided to keep doing it because we loved it. Last year's half was so inspiring, and I cannot wait until this year! My mom and I actually recruited one of my best friend's families to come run with us, so I know it will be a blast. Two of them are running the half for the very first time, and I know how nervous we were. I wanted to share a few tips from our experience last year.<br />
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I'm going to break down a few weekend tips by day. Let's start with the Fit For a Princess Expo:<br />
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Here we are with the amazing Jeff Galloway! My mom had actually been reading one of his books, and then she found out he was going to be at the Expo! She was so excited (as was I) because we loved the tips he gave runners for preparing for the big race and for during the race itself. My personal favorite was the "rubber band" trick. When someone passes you, imagine you have a rubber band around them pulling you along! It sounds silly at first, but it really helps. Plus, my mom and I had fun with it!</div>
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My mom and I went to the Expo on Friday, and it was definitely packed. Neither of us had experienced anything like it before, so we were a bit overwhelmed at first. The first thing we did once we entered was grab our race bibs and packets. There really wasn't a line for that, and it was very well organized. Next up, tshirts. I selected a Men's Medium for my tshirt size, and there wasn't even a line for my size when I got my shirt. The lines for the women's sizes were much longer, so I waited with my mom to get hers. After we grabbed our tshirts, we entered the world of sparkly princess running gear! </div>
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I mean they have everything a running princess could dream of at that Expo. Let's see what all I can remember: Sweatybands, running shoes, special Disney inspired running jewelry, snacks like Luna Bar, sparkly running skirts, inspirational running tshirts, One More Mile, cute stickers, medal displays, costume pieces for the race, a special RunDisney area where we met the famous Jeff Galloway! (He was so so wonderful and happy by the way! It was a great surprise to get to talk to the official RunDisney running expert (and Olympian!). a makeup station where they were offering free makeovers and tutorials, various booths that had surpluses of running socks, headbands, and other gear for the big race. That wasn't even half of it! The longest line at any of the booths was the one for the Official Race Merchandise. They only let a certain amount of people in the area at a time, but I personally thought that was a good idea considering the space within the booth. My mom and I bought our hats we ended up wearing during the race at this booth, along with some headbands, stickers, and my favorite- Disney Princess Half Marathon Mickey Ears (pictured at the top of the post!)</div>
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It was my mom's first time EVER at Disney World, so we reached out to our amazing travel guides Chris and Jennifer from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/premiercustomtravel" target="_blank">Premier Custom Travel</a>. They are certified Disney experts, and they really made our trip so special! There are millions of things I love about Disney World (and Disney), and because of Chris and Jennifer, we got to see and do so many things! First up, EPCOT. My mom had no idea what Epcot was before we entered the park, but she loved it! Like many people, she didn't realize that not all of Disney World is about princesses and (although there are hidden Mickeys) the parks focus on more than just that. Going to visit all of the countries in Epcot was not only fun, but it was good exercise! We didn't want to do anything that was tire us out, so Epcot was a great first park to visit. We ate at the beautiful restaurant in Mexico, and then she got a glass of vino in Italy! </div>
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Our first stop on Saturday was Animal Kingdom! My mom had heard a lot of great things about the Jungle Safari, and I really wanted to get her to ride Expedition Everest with me. First we looked at the Tree of Life, and I even took some pictures with the characters from UP! My mom hasn't seen it, but she loved how cute they were. </div>
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We walked over to Expedition Everest, and a cast member gave me a FastPass because I was wearing my birthday button! When my mom saw the ride, she was pretty uneasy about it. The only thing she asked me was if the ride went upside down, but she didn't ask me if it went backwards (spoiler alert!). Needless to say, she wasn't feeling to great after that one! Luckily, she felt better by the time we did the Jungle Safari, but next time we need a Fast Pass for the one. We misjudged the wait time, and ended up being there for quite a while. It had the longest line we experienced all weekend, but the ride was great! My mom will add that it was nice to give our legs a rest and be sitting down during this. She was also a fan because it was more relaxing than the roller coaster. Our personal favorite animals we saw were the giraffes; they are so beautiful and get so close!</div>
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Another Tip: If you are planning on going on Jungle Safari, get a Fast Pass, go grab water and a snack (such as a banana or other fruit) and try to stay cool in the line. It was getting warmer by the time we were waiting, and it would have been a lot more comfortable if we had water. Hydration is EXTREMELY important!</div>
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We took the shuttle from Animal Kingdom to Magic Kingdom for the afternoon, where we looked through all of the cute shops and decided what rides we wanted to do. One of my favorites is the BUzz Lightyear ride, so we grabbed a Fast Pass for that, grabbed a quick bite to eat, and walked around to see where we would be running the next day. My mom and I made sure to drink lots of water and Gatorade the days (and the week) before the race because we knew Florida weather could be quite humid. The Buzz Lightyear ride was a perfect choice because it was getting warmer outside, so it provided some relief from the heat. And it's just so much fun! Here's our action shot from our ride:</div>
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My mom made a little devortional for me the night before our race, and it gave me so much strength when I was running. She had letters from friends and family representing each mile of the race, and a candle to go with them. If you're running next weekend, my best advice for the night before is to write down something you want to accomplish during the race, someone or something you are running for, and give yourself a big hug because you have come SO far! Everyone- no matter if it's their first race or their fifteenth, deserves to know how incredible they are. My mom bought this sticker for us, and I thought it was so inspiring that I wanted to share. </div>
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My mom and I set out all of our race goodies the night before, and set our alarm for 3:00 AM (yes 3:00!) because the shuttle bus picks up before the sun is awake. We packed Stingers, Spark, a Power Bar, a Lara Bar, and some Energy Jelly Beans for the race and hopped on the bus around 3:30. Our corral was H last year because we didn't submit a time, so our start time was much later than we realized. We didn't necessarily need to be there as early as we arrived. However, the bus lines can get very long, and we decided that we didn't want to chance anything by being late.</div>
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Lots and lots of cute inspirational signs before the start...take pictures! Ask photographers to take pictures, too. They might come out cuter than you think pictures would at 4:30 in the morning. </div>
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Ps. Take pictures of people wearing awesome costumes! My mom and I regret not asking the man brave enough to rock an Ariel costume last year. We didn't dress up last year, instead we wore our tshirt they gave us. This year, however, we will be Rapunzel and Snow White for the 10k, and we will both be Cinderella for the half!</div>
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There are fireworks for each corral, and the RunDisney team does a spectacular job at making each start magical. Get ready for Fairy Godmother to make some magic happen! It's seriously amazing.</div>
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An important note: My Run Tracker was going off a few feet before each mile, so that is something to be aware of. If you weave in and out or run on the outside of the course, you will end up running more than 13.1 miles. Note this as you run your first few miles! Also, SMILE! There are tons of photographers from MarathonPhoto, and they will snap picture of you even when you're not looking. They organize them by the number on your race bib, so make sure that is visible. </div>
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We did not stop to take pictures with any characters because the lines were so long by the time we ran past them. I was also afraid that if I stopped running, I wouldn't be able to start again! That leads me to my next topic, the castle. Now, I know everyone is probably imagining themselves running through this next weekend, yes? Be very mindful that this is an extremely narrow area, and many people are stopping here to take pictures in front of the castle. You will have to slow down (or stop) because of the amount of people running though, unless you're in an earlier corral, then you might be in the clear here. We were very happy when we got out!</div>
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Even if you might be frustrated because of the amount of people or tired from running around 6 miles, SMILE! This is one of the spots where RunDisney has a video camera! You can purchase footage of yourself running out of the castle, and it's really cool. </div>
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Another fun tip: Take Selfies! My mom and I still laugh at these pictures because you can tell how much fun we had (and how happy we were to get out of the castle- it was packed!)</div>
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The miles after Magic Kingdom were the toughest for us because somewhere around mile 9 or 10 is the overpass, and the incline was a lot more than we expected! We used a lot of energy running up that overpass, but what was really something neat was getting to see all of the other runners behind you as your crossed over it. <br />
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As you come closer to the finish, you enter Epcot! My mom and I almost cried at the idea of running around all of the countries because we were so tired, but we actually only had to run a short distance into Epcot, past the millennium ball, and then we prayed that the finish line would come. Here's a link to the course: <a href="http://as1.wdpromedia.com/media/rundisney/pdf/princess/2014/PRNHalfMarathon14_Map.pdf" target="_blank">Disney Princess Half Marathon Course Map</a>.<br />
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Our Run Trackers both went off before we crossed the finish line, but apparently that is normal. Here's a picture of our sheer bliss. We finished!<br />
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After crying tears of happiness, my mom and I took some pictures and got in the long lines for the shuttle back to the hotel. Make sure your hotel knows you're running in case they have scheduled you for an early checkout. Grab a bite to eat and rest for a bit, but something else that helped us avoid too much soreness was to keep moving. I know! Why would you want to walk when you just ran 13.1 miles!? Well, it helped us significantly. We ate at the Sci-Fi Diner at Hollywood Studios, and they prepared the best gluten-free pasta I have ever had. </div>
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I hope some of my tips were helpful for any RunDisney Princesses out there! I have been reading posts from Karla, who ran it with her boyfriend (so cute), and I found them very informative and fun. The most important thing to take from this is to enjoy yourself. You deserve it! If any runners would like to meet up on race weekend, I'd be happy to! </div>
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<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17427183874575620492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4611659731982511314.post-91135577235880274612014-02-12T21:32:00.000-08:002014-02-12T21:32:35.311-08:00A Touch of Pink<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A popular request this week has been my Lilly Pulitzer inspired roses! More to come. Xo<br />
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<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17427183874575620492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4611659731982511314.post-9302974683268917682014-01-27T10:19:00.000-08:002014-01-27T10:19:25.288-08:00New Prints!One of my New Years Resolutions for 2014 was to start making prints. I'm still learning more tips and tricks everyday, and I have been working hard to get these babies out there. I have put them all up on my Etsy shop, and hopefully there will be even more soon! My next goal is to go to one of those awesome classes at Paper Source and create my own cards. When I visited the one in Highland Village in Houston, one of the employees showed me a few things that had to do with glitter and some kind of magical heat infusion thing that blew me away so I HAVE to learn more! But as promised, here are my new prints! Go like these bad boys on Etsy, they are one of a kind.<br />
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I had a few friends running both the half and the full marathon yesterday, so I whipped up a few signs to cheer them on. During my first half marathon almost a year ago, I remember seeing a grumpy cat sign that said "I ran once...it was terrible." My mom and I thought it was so funny- okay maybe I thought it was funny. She didn't really get the whole "grumpy cat" thing. That sign gave me a little jolt of extra happiness, and I wanted to do that for my friends this time around.<br />
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My friend Kaitlin and I were actually interviewed on ABC News, and a few of my signs (as many as we could hold) were on TV, too! One of the anchors really loved the Hunger Games sign. I guess the odds were in our favor. </div>
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I am actually working on some posters to sell, so if you are interested, send me an email at bkraftydesigns@yahoo.com.<br />
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There are so many great stories behind each runner, and the experience is an awesome thing to be a part of. Our friend Lizzie Voss ran the full marathon in honor of her dad, who is battling cancer. We cheered her on at mile 8, and she looked great! Here is an excerpt from her Team in Training page:</div>
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My friend Meredith actually got a PR in the half! This picture was taken right after she sped past me on mile 8. She was flying! When Ryan Gosling says run, you run. Fast.<br />
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With Meredith (and Ryan Gosling) at the finish! She finished 84th over all for women and 9th in her division...wow.</div>
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Last but not least, Kaitlin's sister Camille ran her first half marathon yesterday! For her sign, I channeled my inner scrap-booking guru and made an owl out of construction paper! Camille's college mascot was an owl, and even though you can't tell from the picture, the owl is totally rocking some Nike's and a chevron headband. We are all running the Disney Princess Half Marathon together in February, but Camille is awesome and decided she wanted to do both! We were all so proud of her!</div>
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Wondering what Bkrafty has been up to in 2014? Head over to BkraftybyBethany on Etsy to see what's new! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/bkraftybybethany" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BKRAFTY'S ETSY SHOP</a><br />
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Here's a sneak peak at some of the new pieces inspired by my love of exploring:<br />
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One of the Christmas orders I received was doing four different canvases with Proverbs 31:25 on them! I love getting to paint Bible verses because it gives me the opportunity to explore the verse and really try to bring the beauty of the Word to the canvas. Here's a look at what I made: <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zGgYxEYCNns/UrjPymZR3UI/AAAAAAAACxc/Hxc2eqxjtX4/s1600/IMG_1466.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zGgYxEYCNns/UrjPymZR3UI/AAAAAAAACxc/Hxc2eqxjtX4/s640/IMG_1466.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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So I was having a little trouble transferring my pictures from my phone into my iPhoto, so that's why I haven't blogged this week! I've been busy with a lot of custom orders and a few new listings on my Etsy page...so excited! There's a link to my Etsy shop on the left hand side of my blog in case you want to check them out. I've been posting a lot of my projects on my Instagram, too, so be sure to follow me for a little daily inspiration! </div>
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I know a lot of high school seniors have been hearing back from colleges lately and deciding where they want to go, so I thought I would post a few of my college themed canvases I have been doing lately. I have a few custom orders with personalized touches, but I can't post them yet because they're Christmas presents. If you know someone who is going to college next year, these are some of my most popular picks!</div>
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Still my most popular canvas, the Texas Forever canvas with the Texas flag is perfect for any proud Texan. </div>
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Another picture of a Texas Forever order.</div>
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This design was for Hannah E., a Texas girl heading off to school at Arkansas. You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can't take the Texas out of the girl.<br />
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My paisley canvases are some of my favorites to do because each canvas is different, like a snowflake! Everything is completely freehanded, and one of a kind. School colors or even the colors of a room are often requested for these!<br />
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More UT canvases!<br />
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I love doing the Texas A&M tradition canvases! There are many more of these on my Instagram account, so check them out!<br />
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Last summer I had so many lovely girls who ordered canvases from me who were about to start their first year at Arkansas! I loved getting to know more about the school's traditions and being able to master doing that razorback; woo pig sooie!<br />
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Oklahoma Sooner canvas; love this quote!<br />
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Another fun Oklahoma Sooner tradition canvas!<br />
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Oklahoma State Cowboy canvas avaliable on my Etsy shop: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/171430771/oklahoma-state-university-cowboys-pistol?ref=shop_home_feat" target="_blank">OSU COWBOY CANVAS BY BKRAFTY</a><br />
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Last but definitely not least- the Sam Houston State University tradition canvas!<br />
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If you see anything you'd like to order, head over to my Etsy shop and see if there is a listing up of a design you'd like. If not, send me a message and we can build a custom order!!<br />
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More posts coming soon! XO<br />
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Calling all Instagrammers: Bkrafty is doing it's first giveaway, and you can win! Go to @bkraftydesigns on Instagram for more details. Contest ends tomorrow!<br />
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Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17427183874575620492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4611659731982511314.post-77846896566043339132013-11-24T11:22:00.000-08:002013-11-24T11:22:22.157-08:00Thankful<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I posted this on my Instagram account this week, but I know I need to share it on my blog as well. Two canvases of mine have been featured this week on the popular page of Pinterest and Daily Bible Verse on Instagram, both with Deuteronomy 31:6, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them. For the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you or forsake you." I love this verse because it gives me strength to draw out any fear by having faith in God. It is a reminder that He is with you in all that you do. I think I am going to work on painting some more versions of Deuteronomy 31:6 since these two were so popular. Who knows, maybe I will have a giveaway soon! Any thoughts? XO</div>
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<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17427183874575620492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4611659731982511314.post-43831313575837192162013-11-10T13:18:00.000-08:002013-11-10T13:18:02.056-08:00TCU Lambda Chi WoodsieHey y'all! SO you may have seen this if you follow me on Instagram (@bkraftydesigns) this past week I painted a cooler for one of my friends who was headed up to TCU for a date party her boyfriend's fraternity was having. It's called "Woodsie", and it's a camping weekend event they do somewhere in Texas. She had the cutest ideas for a cooler, and she asked me to paint one for her. Here's the final product:<br />
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Bianca had the best idea to do a "cooler divided" since she and her boyfriend go to different schools. I loved the idea, and I think it really turned out great. It's something different that I haven't done before, so I was all for it. PS. The TCU mascot is a challenge to paint, and that's putting it nicely.<br />
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Here's a side view of the cooler with the Lambda Chi flag on one side, a campfire setting with "Woodsie" painted in rope lettering, and the "Cooler Divided" design on top.<br />
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Getting really into the theme on this side; I really hope they had a campfire this weekend because it was freezing!<br />
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Another shot of the top of the cooler:<br />
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Lambda Chi flag:<br />
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Fireball Whiskey side: "Roses are red, violets are blue, whiskey costs less, than a dinner for two."<br />
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For the back she wanted different bottles of alcohol, so I modge podged different bottles on top of a Gastby-esque background I painted. I love the black and gold, and I think it was a good contrast to the different colors of bottles.</div>
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I hope that if you stumbled across my page, something inspires you! It's always hard to think of different ideas for coolers that haven't been done before, and sometimes you just need to see something to get your creative juices flowing. Have a great week everyone; if you have any questions about cooler painting or anything else, feel free to leave a comment or shoot me an email.<br />
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XO Bethany<br />
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