Carolina Sunshine Designs

Military Deployment - Crawford, TX Family Photographer

2011-06-27T23:03:00.000-07:00

I had the great pleasure of doing a shoot for the sweetest family getting ready for a deployment. We had so much fun during the whole shoot! I feel so honored that I was chosen to be a part of this special day, capturing some beautiful moments for this family!

Little Model

2011-06-09T21:57:00.000-07:00

My favorite subject...my own little model...love her

Editing , Editing, Editing

2011-06-02T14:31:00.000-07:00

I've been busy editing pics from a wedding I shot recently, and a few other shoots. Thought I would post a quick sneak peek of the wedding to get some feedback...but only nice, constructive feedback please :)

a {big} Giveaway

2011-05-26T07:49:00.000-07:00

Hey friends! I know I haven't posted in quite a while, but I've been a busy girl! With the second half of school {almost the end} for my sweet Caroline, business, and my day job, I have not had the time I really want to put into blogging. But, I think I'm getting a better handle on managing it all and plan to be back regularly!!! Yay!!!

For now though, I wanted to let y'all in on a great Giveaway my sweet friend is hosting!

There are 9 amazing things up for grabs!!! Stop by her blog, see what is being given away! You don't want to miss out on this!!! If you want a chance to win a custom canvas from yours truly {$75.00 value!} make sure to head over and comment your little heart out!

Long Time, No post

2011-01-12T16:29:00.000-08:00

Wow, I hadn't realized it had been that long since I've posted! And only 2 for the whole year? Bad, bad blogger! I've been up to tons of projects, including getting my photography business up and running. I started a Facebook page too! You can visit it here.

I've had lots of great new ideas and spent some time playing around with them. Hopefully, one day, I'll get a tutorial up on some of them! For now though, I figured I would post a few pics of some things I've been working on lately.

Then there's these!

I had some custom work - pinstripping and logos....

I'll be back soon this time! Let me know if there is anything your interested in seeing or me doing a tutorial on!

Resale For Rescue

2010-07-21T09:02:00.001-07:00

Over the weekend, I was working on a big project. My brothers dad {yes, that makes him my step-brother} has a girlfriend who has a resale store with one of her friends. Did I lose you there? Haha! The store needs a sign. My brother is very creative and talented, and he suggested that we work together on this sign. I was super excited to do this with him! So, we got together a few weekends ago and got started. The 1st day we just kinda got our plans together, I sketched out an idea, and we got it all laid out. Wanna hear the fun part? This thing is 4ft. tall and 8ft. long {big} and we have to do both sides!!! Yikes! So we got to work again this weekend and made huge progress on this thing.

The Sketch

Just starting...

Ron working on the letters

Puppy {I have got to get his face done so he doesn't look like a bunny anymore!}

The kitty cat

The really cool part about the store is that all the proceeds go to a pet rescue one of the ladies owns! How cool is that? I think it's such a great idea and I'm glad to be a part of it!

She's a Very Crafty Girl

2010-06-22T17:40:00.001-07:00

Oh, I crack myself up! Sorry, just ignore me!

I have been working on so many different things...and I haven't posted any of it! So, I've got to get to it! I re-vamped an old bread box that I found years ago at a garage sale. This is the 2nd time I've re-done this bread box...the only bad thing is that I never took pictures of the first makeover...

but I got some of it this time!

I've also had several custom orders. An adorable canvas for a new little girl, a wedding gift and a gift for new grandparents! I've never had an order for new grandparents, and I thought that was such a sweet and special idea!

These are a few things I did for an outdoor show

And then I've made some bookmarks to put on my Etsy Site

I also got new business cards:

{front}

{back}

October Work

2009-11-13T13:36:00.000-08:00

Here is some recent orders/work I've done...

Boo Gobble Wobble

2009-09-28T12:01:00.000-07:00

Here are the latest and greatest! I've had so much fun coming up with some new ideas, and getting ready for the holiday seasons that are quickly approaching!

Boo! & Gobble Wobble are listed on Etsy!

A Long Time Coming

2009-08-11T09:25:00.000-07:00

Wow, I hadn't realized how long it had been since I posted! Here's what I've been up to lately!

Just For Fun!

2009-06-25T12:40:00.000-07:00

I had some free time a few weeks ago in between projects and made a few new things.

Blessed Plaque - distressed Wood Plaque $12.00

Circles Frame - Canvas 4x6 Frame $8.00

Remember This Table?

2009-06-09T09:36:00.000-07:00

I doubt you do! I posted it sooo long ago that if it hadn't been my project, I would have forgotten it completely! I finally had the time to sit down and work some more on my table. I decided I was going to turn it into an outside table for our front porch, but then after a few months of realizing we were never going to use it out there, I decided it was time to bring it inside or just get rid of it, which I did NOT want to do.

I really wanted a functional table that we would use, and serve as storage too. I think it will be perfect when all is said and done!

We love to play Checkers & Chess so I thought I would make a huge
playing board on the top of our coffee table

Here is an up close shot of the distressing

That's all I have to show for now...I still have to finish the sides, drawers, drawer pulls and the game pieces. Once those are done, I'll post lots more photos of the transformation!

Distressed Crosses

2009-06-02T07:43:00.001-07:00

I had a few questions about distressing, so I am going to give a few hints as to how I do it. The key is how you choose to distress things, the look are want to achieve, so my techniques may not suit your style best.

1. choose several colors
2. paint, distress, paint, distress...in other words work in layers.
3. you can use tons of household items to give things the weathered look: use a nail to make dents, sandpaper, lighters to give the burnt effect, use screwdrivers to make different sizes and shapes for divets.

Here in the latest cross I finished last week.

Custom Painting

2009-06-02T07:35:00.000-07:00

I did a custom piece over the weekend...here are a few pictures!

this is about half way through

Finished product

Crosses & The Art of Distressing

2009-05-18T10:13:00.000-07:00

I have been busy, busy lately with some fun projects! I just got done with 2 Distressed Crosses that turned out really great! I'm never sure if the colors chosen are going to turn out well when distressing, but these worked beautifully!

I have had lots of questions about distressing, and all I can say is that it takes time! There are lots of different layers involved to get that really aged look, so if you just want a little distressing, it isn't so time consuming. The red cross has 6 layers and then 3 glaze coats, and the green cross has 8 layers and 3 glaze coats! Whew...that's lots of painting!

I also did a new sign for our house! I needed a new one! It is also distressed, to match the rest of our house which is all rock and wood.

Then I did another canvas painting of a Cross. I don't think I've posted pics of this one yet, but if I have...forgive me, I'm a little scatter brained right now!

Now I know my ABC's

2009-05-06T08:25:00.000-07:00

I found this super cute little wooden ABC puzzle the other day, and I just couldn't resist getting it make it adorable for little Lyla. I had fun thinking of different ideas of what to do with this one. I think it turned out really cute, and way more girly than the traditional little learning puzzles!

Each letter has my own special glitter glaze, with 3 extra coats of clear glaze to give it a little extra pop!

And then I also painted this sweet little canvas picture frame for Lyla's room too!

Bow Hangers

2009-05-06T07:35:00.000-07:00

My sister-in-law, Amy is having a baby girl {Lyla} in early September, and she has been going crazy getting her room all ready. One of my contributions to this is a bow hanger. Now since I made one for the baby, I knew I'd have to make one for big sister Avery too, so they both got pretty new bow hangers! Caroline & Avery had to do the modeling for the pictures, it was quite comical...you'll see!

Amy went straight home and hung them in their rooms...with bows!

Baby Oh Baby

2009-04-27T10:24:00.000-07:00

Caroline's teacher and her husband are expecting a little girl in the near future, and of course Caroline is thrilled! She adores, I mean absolutely adores her teacher, and is always painting or coloring for her. So, Caroline decided that I just had to make some burp clothes and a wall hanging for the new baby. I kindly obliged, as I also adore Caroline's teacher, Mrs. B.

So, I let Caroline go to my fabric stash and pick out the fabric she wanted me to use, so she would feel like she was part of the process. I think they turned out really well, actually, pretty stinking cute, if I do say so myself!

I got such a sweet thank-you note from Mrs. B, and the funniest thing was in there. She told me that the pink paisley fabric was the fabric they were using for the nursery! How crazy is that? What a really great coincidence!

And then of course, here is the wall hanging, made to match the fabric also, once I knew that was what Mrs. B. was using!

And I really wish I knew why blogger kept turning this stinking picture sideways! Any ideas?

Just For Fun!

2009-04-15T09:45:00.000-07:00

Do you ever just get something in the mail, or an email, or phone call that just brightens your day? I love that feeling, but most of all, I love passing that feeling onto others! There really is something to be said for "random acts of kindness", which is something my mom passed on to me.

Sometimes I used to get mad because she was so involved in church, book clubs, a teen crisis center, teaching, and a list of other things, but I didn't realize at the time what she was doing for people. I have never hidden that I was a somewhat spoiled child/teen, and I demanded a lot. I have so many regrets about that, but I have always loved people. I was always willing to help my mom with her things and I did always get a great joy out of it, I just didn't get why she had to do it. Now I do. And, there are times when Caroline wants me, and I'm in the middle of something and tell her to hang on, and I see the same frustration with me that I had for my mom...talk about coming full circle! But at the same time, she already does for people, just like I learned from my mom, and that to me is a blessing. She loves making things for her friends, family, teachers, and she loves helping people. Donating time, money, walking for a cause...it does my heart good!

All this to say that I wanted to brighten a few peoples day that have already brightened mine through their blogs. Plus...I love to paint! So, here are a few canvases that I did just for fun!

Fort Thompson

The Drama Mama

MckMama

Canvas, Canvas, Everywhere

2009-04-15T09:34:00.000-07:00

Some of these may be duplicates, I'm not sure, and I really don't have the time to go back through past posts to check! So, if I bore you with some old pictures, forgive me...please?

4x6 Name Canvas

Home Decor

4x6 Initial Canvas

5x7 Baby's Room

Bathroom

4x6 Initial Canvas

9x12 Name Canvas

11x14 Name Canvas

Name Canvas

My New Shop!

2009-03-31T12:31:00.001-07:00

I finally caved in and got an Etsy shop! I know, I know...it's about time! I don't have it completely set-up yet, so you'll have to bear with me while its under going a transformation. So, when you get a chance, stop by Carolina Sunshine Designs on Etsy!

Fun New Stuff

2009-03-30T11:19:00.000-07:00

So, I have completed the two photo canvases for my winners, and they are being mailed as I type! I can't wait for them to get them...hopefully they will both be pleased! Here a 2 pictures with a glimpse of their winnings!

And I have also made a few canvases for some great blogs! Fort Thompson is getting a little gift in the mail, and they are curious as to what I have sent them...so they get a little sneak peak too!

{ and yes, these have been blurred somewhat and cropped, so they don't see it until it gets there!}

I also made one for a friend who has no clue this is coming in the mail to her! Here's her sneak peak!

And then....I created another one for a great blog! They have no idea that I have done this, but I'm sure this sneak peak will give it away! Can you guess what blogger this is?

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I also had an order for a mailbox. These can be so much fun to work on! The best part was that they let me decide on the theme of this project! The husband said, "Your the artist, surprise us!" Well, I decided to get a little fun with this one! We took it over to them yesterday afternoon, and needless to say...they were thrilled! He even mounted it right then!

{stinking blogger keeps turning them sideways! Ugghhh}

Just a Quick Hello

2009-03-24T06:36:00.000-07:00

I have had so much fun working on the canvas frames for my 2 winners! I am just about done with them...they should go out to them in a few days!

On another note, I have lots of pictures to post from some recent jobs I have done! Hopefully I will get the chance to get those up today! I also have a mailbox I need to get working on this week!

That's it for now...talk to you soon!

And the Canvas Goes To...

2009-03-13T10:32:00.000-07:00

*****UPDATE*****

I made a typo in my email address, this is the corrected one: carolinasunshinedesigns {at} yahoo {dot} com

______________________________________________________________
....Remember, there were going to be 2 winners. Wonder who they are? Me too! Just kidding....

Winner #1 is Laurie!

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Winner #2 is Elyse!

Congrats Girls! If you could both email me at carolinesunshinedesigns {at} yahoo {dot} com, then I can get with you about the details! I'm so excited! All I need from you is the jpeg file for the picture you want to use, and give me colors that you like! Let me know if you want it to be simple, like the ones in the contest post, or have some embellishing on it. Also, if you already have a phrase in mind for the canvas let me know! I can't wait to get these to y'all!

NEW - Mother's Day Orders GIVEAWAY

2009-03-10T07:49:00.000-07:00

GIVEAWAY!

I will make 2 photo canvas frames to giveaway!!!!!

Rules:

1. Leave me a comment.

2. For another entry, post this Giveaway on your blog, of course linking to me!

3. For a third entry, become a follower.

I will draw a winner on Friday at noon, and post it that afternoon!
Get those entries in!!!!!
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I have a new canvas that I am offering for Mother's Day! I am so excited, because I thought it was a super fun and different way to display pictures!

The best part of this offer, is that I will be doing these for 10 bucks each! That includes a simple ribbon hanger too! The canvases will accommodate a 4x6 photo. If you would like to use a larger photo, then that can be arranged for just a very minimal price!

And yes, the quality of the pictures is not that great! Sorry!

These can be customized any way that you like. They can have designs, flowers, hearts, swirlies, custom words...you name it! I just did these as a simple painted frame, which I thought was a fun twist on the traditional frames.

So, pass this on to all your friends, HUSBANDS, and family...and remember this is the perfect gift for any Mom, not just your mom! Send one to a sister, or friends too!

To Order:
Send an email to me with the specific colors that you want, or your ideas for what you want.

carolinasunshinedesigns {at} yahoo {dot} com

I will get with you via email to finalize your order. Or you can just order straight from the button on the top right sidebar!

Latest Canvases

2009-02-16T12:37:00.000-08:00

I have been busy, so here are a few of the latest canvases I have painted. Enjoy!

Oh, and place your orders...LOL!

Ballerina Canvases
{these can also be personalized & have ribbon hangers}

Home Decor

These next two were for a bathroom.

The next two were for a little girls room

New Canvases & Valentine Fun!

2009-01-21T14:36:00.000-08:00

I can't figure out why blogger is turning some of them sideways...I give up! Enjoy!

Placing an Order

2009-01-12T09:02:00.000-08:00

Just wanted everyone to know that you can order directly from my blog!

I also request that we communicate through email. I will not start on your order until I am sure of the customization. My email is: CarolinaSunshineDesigns at yahoo dot com.

I prefer to use Paypal.com for all of my business transactions - this is for my security and yours! If you do not have a Paypal account, you can still use most credit cards and your checking account through Paypal. I accept payment for services up front and give priority to customers who have paid. The simple reason for this is that I don't like getting stuck with customized artwork that people then can't buy! Please let me know if you have any questions about my payment process. Thanks so much!

Alicia

Personalized Wall Canvases

2009-01-07T08:10:00.000-08:00

**********Update***********
If you would like to place an order, please feel free to email me at carolinasunshinedesigns at yahoo dot com. I'm so glad y'all stopped by!

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If you follow MckMama's Blog, then you will know who this is for! I made this way before he was born and sent it to MckMama for him to enjoy!

At it Again!

2009-01-07T07:52:00.000-08:00

Now that the holidays are over, I can get back to my unfinished projects I have going! But before I get to those, here are a few of the things I did for the holidays.

Sign & purse

Christmas Decor

I also made 2 pair of arm warmers which I got the idea from Trina at Fabulously Frugalicious, and they turned out super cute!

I made another purse, which I need to upload pictures of {hopefully in the next few days!}, and a blanket, and an apron. I am pleased with all of them! Now I just have to finish the blanket I'm working on right now....whew! Then, it's off for some more fun crafting adventures!

Holiday Orders

2008-11-17T08:14:00.001-08:00

It's that time again! The holidays are quickly approaching, and it's time to get those orders in!

Remember, I can do just about anything! Let me know if there is something on my site that you would like, or if you don't see a picture, just email me and let me know!

I do have a basic price list, but email me for a price!

Birthday Girl

2008-11-11T12:40:00.000-08:00

Caroline's birthday is at the end of November, and I wanted to make her a special outfit this year. I love the shirts at EM Tanner, so I ordered the Birthday Girl shirt....and then I started to work!

This is the shirt I ordered

And this is what I did to it!

I added the ribbon on the sleeves, the fringe on the bottom, and the polka dots and writing are now covered in sparkles!

Caroline loves her shirt!

Next, I took an old pair of her blue jeans that were a little too short for her and trimmed another 1 1/2 off of the bottom hem. Then I cut 2 different fabrics to make the bottoms of the jeans.

The best part about the jeans is that she will be able to wear them all the time! They go with so many of her tops, and I love to re-invent her pants each year. I also do this with her skirts and dresses! I always get 2 years out of her bottoms! And sometimes I can do it with her tops too!

This is the whole outfit!

And the Winner is.......{For real this time!!!}

2008-11-11T07:22:00.001-08:00

As promised I had Caroline draw two names..........

The 1st winner is.........

Trina

The 2nd winner is........

Jen

Congratulations!!!!! Please email me at ashee7896 {at} yahoo {dot} com so I can get an address where to mail them!

And the winner is.....

2008-11-10T06:01:00.000-08:00

I'm sure everyone is mad at me, since I still haven't announced the winner! I totally forgot that Caroline would be at her dad's over the weekend, so she didn't get to pick a winner....I'm so sorry!

I absolutely promise I will pick a winner tonight! And because it's so late, I will draw for 2 purses!

Please forgive me!

Thursday Giveaway!

2008-11-06T06:45:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone is having a great week so far! One of my long-time friends Frugal Jen has been spotlighting different bloggers who have businesses, so we decided to work together! In the spirit of the holidays, and getting my designs out on the blogging world, I am having a giveaway that ends tomorrow. What's the contest you ask? And even better, what's the prize?

I am giving away one of my custom purses!

Okay....all you have to do is leave me a comment, spread the word, and have fun! In the comment please leave me your name, email and who is
YOUR FAVORITE PURSE DESIGNER.

I will have my precious daughter draw a name for me on Friday, and will announce the winner when I post next! Thanks for stopping by!

Purses Anyone?

2008-10-30T07:23:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more that I have just done! I can do any color or style, fabric, embellishments, handles...just about anything! I also do bags/totes for kids or for just toting your stuff around!

If there is something you would like to know about, just leave a comment or shoot me an email at carolinasunshinedesigns at yahoo dot com.

***All my purses are lined, and have 2 inside pockets {cell phone & one larger}***

Purses

2008-10-21T12:48:00.000-07:00

Did I ever tell you that I also make purses? I do. It's fun! I am a bag collector, I love them! So I decided to make them. I don't have any pictures of when I 1st started this, but I just got done making 2 so I made sure to snap some pictures for the blog world!

And believe it or not, I make them out of place mats...{and I swear I didn't use them on my table 1st!} I guess I have been making them for about 3 1/2 years now. And I have so much fun because I can make them any way that I want. So of course they are cute, crazy and super girly!
If your interested, just let me know! Sorry I had to put a plug in! You can also check out a little more of what I do here!

Mailboxes & Lap Desks

2008-09-26T14:18:00.000-07:00

Here is a mail box I did this summer.

And this Flower went with it
{they put it next to the mailbox}

And this is the top of a Lap Desk I made for Caroline

More Fun Wall Art

2008-09-26T14:09:00.000-07:00

So here are even More canvases that I have painted!

Fun Name Canvas with child like writing

Cross

Whimsical Kitchen Canvas

New Canvas Wall Art

2008-08-28T08:24:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the new designs I have done recently.

For a little Girls Bed or Bath Room

Bright Flowers

Sorry these are so dark...I hung them on a wall hoping to get a good shot of them together...no luck!

All of the other things I do.....

2008-08-27T09:00:00.001-07:00

This post is for all the other miscellaneous things I create!

Clothes pins, Calendar, and Baby Book for a shower

Picture Frames

Custom Letters to match a little Boys room

Bow Hanger: also comes in a star, cross, name plaque, flower
....you get the idea!

Metal Signs

Wood Signs & Furniture

2008-08-27T08:58:00.000-07:00

These are some of the different pieces I have done made out of wood. I have also done toy boxes, other tables with distressed layers, and lots of other signs!

Distressed layers to give it age

I can't make this one turn the right direction...sorry!

Distressed layers to give it age

Custom table & chairs for a little girl

view of edge detailing

wooden flower for a front yard

my stools

butterfly stool

And this ugly thing is my latest...this is a before shot
It will be a chess board when I am done!

Custom Canvas Wall Art

2008-08-27T08:57:00.000-07:00

A few different selections of Canvas painting.

For a Kitchen

For a Living Room

For my Desk

Just for fun!

A little girls room

A little boys room

Seasonal Art

2008-08-27T08:56:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of my more "seasonal" things.

Carolina Sunshine Designs

2008-08-27T08:43:00.000-07:00

I am starting a blog for my business, Carolina Sunshine Designs, because I am going to end up junking up my family blog with all my fun creative stuff!

To give you a little background info, I started painting when I was little, and then I would do lots of "crafty" things with my mom over the years. I quit doing things for a long time, and when I found out that I was pregnant, I decided I could make most of the things I was seeing in the stores myself...and some of them even better than what I was seeing! It took me a little while before I got back into my groove, but I think I've finally got it down again!

Some of my stuff ranges from items for your child, to home decor, to wedding books and favors, and baby books, shower decor, invitations of all kinds, and seasonal decor.

Since we are approaching a mild change in the Texas weather...and I do mean MILD, it is time for us to start getting our "fall/harvesty" things out of storage. I figured now would be a good time to start the ole blog!

I do lots of custom work, ranging from matching a child's room, to matching kitchens and living rooms. All custom work is priced individually. There are standard prices for Canvas Art, and Wooden Letters, as well as other items. Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding pricing.

So enjoy, leave comments, ideas, and of course orders are always welcome!

~Carolina Sunshine

Carolina Sunshine Designs

Military Deployment - Crawford, TX Family Photographer

Little Model

Editing , Editing, Editing

a {big} Giveaway

Long Time, No post

Resale For Rescue

She's a Very Crafty Girl

October Work

Boo Gobble Wobble

A Long Time Coming

Just For Fun!

Remember This Table?

Distressed Crosses

Custom Painting

Crosses & The Art of Distressing

Now I know my ABC's

Bow Hangers

Baby Oh Baby

Just For Fun!

Canvas, Canvas, Everywhere

My New Shop!

Fun New Stuff

Just a Quick Hello

And the Canvas Goes To...

NEW - Mother's Day Orders **GIVEAWAY**

Latest Canvases

New Canvases & Valentine Fun!

Placing an Order

Personalized Wall Canvases

At it Again!

Holiday Orders

Birthday Girl

And the Winner is.......{For real this time!!!}

And the winner is.....

Thursday Giveaway!

Purses Anyone?

Purses

Mailboxes & Lap Desks

More Fun Wall Art

New Canvas Wall Art

All of the other things I do.....

Wood Signs & Furniture

Custom Canvas Wall Art

Seasonal Art

Carolina Sunshine Designs

NEW - Mother's Day Orders GIVEAWAY