About

About me:

1. My name is Regina and I am a thirty-something

2. I’ve been happily married since 1993 to the love of my life.

3. I have two boys: Super-E age 8 and Little I-guy age 4

4. I currently live in Southern AZ

5. I have been a registered nurse since 1999 and work part time in a mother/baby unit (post-partum and newborn care) and also as a certified lactation consultant.

6. I have been a vegetarian since January of 95 and a vegan since Oct ‘05. My family is mostly vegan but they, on occasion, eat dairy products, like yogurt and cheese.

7. I care about the health of the environment and how it affects the health and happiness of me and my family. I do what I can to consume less and waste less.

8. I am passionate about breastfeeding. I think it is the most amazing thing you can do for your children!!!

9. I LOVE creating art and handmade items. Mostly I give my creations as gifts, but I also sell stuff at my shop.

10. I love making lists, drinking all kinds of tea, eating soy ice cream, and surfing other crafty blogs.

If you have any questions, suggestions, concerns, or just want to say “Hi!”, you can drop me a line here:

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25 Responses to “About”

  1. DAWN Says:

    Hi Regina,
    This is so wonderful. Your work is sooooo beautiful! So, do you have so many orders that you’re backed up to the year 2050? If not, I’m sure it’s only a matter of time. You might as well retire that old RN license. You don’t have time for that now. Your new title is “World’s Best Mother and Artist”!It’s the best because you get to be with your children all the time and work in your PJ’s when you want. You are so awesome! Best wishes with lots of love, Dawn :)

  2. Bruno Côrte Says:

    Hi Regina,
    Thanks.Nice work yours.
    I invite you visiting my web page
    http://www.brunocorte.com
    brunocorte.blogspot.com
    *
    Bruno

  3. Bron Smith Says:

    Regina;

    Thank you so much for you kind comments. Your most recent comment was perhaps the best one I’ve ever received for Trowbridge. Comments like yours help to make the sacrificial hours (4:00 am Sunday night) worth the effort.

  4. Margot Says:

    Hello Regina,
    I was wondering if the word Kismet you had been using is the same word we use in Turkish, meaning Fortune?? If thats the case how did you come across this one?
    Sending best wishes from Istanbul
    Margot

  5. Kay Underwood Says:

    I have been looking high and low for instructions to make a button bracelet. A kind soul sent me to your web site!! I have been collecting old buttons forever. I really don’t know why – I have made many button flowers and sold them in an antique mall I was once in but always wanted other ideas. Your instuctions are wonderful and I just know I can follow them. I just have to dig mine out. Now I can make use of them instead of running my hands thru them like I often do wondering what they were on at one time and who wore them. Thank you so much — and probably my husband thanks you. lol

  6. monica Says:

    hi, im a student nurse and a crafter too. im into cross-stitching but someday given the wee times that tired nurses get, i would also like to dabble in other forms of crafting. I just love your button crafts!
    Oh, i also love beadcraft! Goodluck!

  7. Lauri Smith Says:

    Hi Regina! I just love everything you do! Would you mind if I added you to my Blog List on my blog?

    Lauri

  8. Marie Says:

    Hi Regina,
    I was doing a search for abstract art & found you. I love your energy & creativity in the items & artwork you display on this blog. What an awesome site, I will add you to my Favorites! I hope your move is going well. My husband & I were in Phoenix, AZ a few years ago for a holiday. Left 3 kids at home with Grandma……..that was hard! Enjoy the short years you have with your children…they are precious and will only go by once in a lifetime!
    Marie

  9. Kim Hunter Says:

    Hi Regina,
    I love your site! As a Designer and Crafter myself it is nice to see fresh ideas to inspire me, Thank You!!
    Do you have a news update letter I can subscribe to??

  10. Jo Says:

    What a fantastic site, I spent quite a while looking through various pages this morning, and want to view it all now – very inspiring :)
    Love it !!

    Jo

  11. Maggie Says:

    Hi Regina, saw you on Martha this morning. What a fun website you have – I love that your projects are functional too ! :) I’m one of five sisters who are mostly “crafty”, sew, quilt,crochet,paint,etc. Always nice to have new ideas. Thank you for sharing your fabulous talent.

  12. Jodi Caraccio Says:

    Hi Regina,
    I really enjoyed seeing you on Martha Stewart this week. I loved the shirts and am going to try them myself. I also have enjoyed your website. Thanks!
    Jodi

  13. Valerie Says:

    hi regina,
    first i got to say i love your artwork and i need to know your full name and the title of the art piece you did of dragonflys because i am a student in a school.And i am doing my art project due 28may09 and it cost 50 percent of my grade the project is findding a beautiful art piece and change it into my own. So please would you help me?And could you sent it to my E-mail.Thank you.

  14. carol berey Says:

    Dear Regina,
    I saw your demonstration on Martha Stewert – how fun! I have a grandson who is very much into eyeballs. Unfortunately, I do not own a sewing machine, so am wondering if you are selling the t-shirts. Would love to send him one for his birthday.
    Thank you.
    Carol berey

  15. Jem Says:

    Hi Regina!
    I discovered your blog just by accident looking for ideas for button bracelets…I am mad about buttons. Your blog is a feast for the eye and soul. I am also vegan and now in the first weeks of becoming a80%-90% raw foodie.I just wanted to say ‘hi’ and thankyou for creating this beautiful blog..Jemx

  16. anna Says:

    You should come up with a nursing cover tutorial! I Breast Fed my Twins for 14 months, and was in love with the one called hooter hiders, or bebe au lait. It would have been great to have made my own before the girls were born! Love your blog! :)

  17. Jedidath Says:

    Regina – what lovely art you make!
    I found your new rubberstamps linked from another website and they are THE BEST handmade stamps I have seen! I’ve tried making my own but always felt the size and detail should be like the mass-produced stamps; which only led to frustration. As a guide to size, could you tell us how large the skull is?

  18. nausheen Says:

    Hi Regina,
    I was surfing the web looking for abstract art and came across your blog.I really love what you do! Im 20 and an aspiring artist as well – dabbling in crafts here and there – and think it’s great that you get to work form home and be with your kids at the same time, I hope I eventually get to be someone like you :)

  19. Lisa Says:

    Hi from New Orleans, Regina –

    I bumbled across your blog when looking for some creative solutions for using fun buttons and now after perusing it for a bit, have decided that you are the person I want to be when I grow up (I’m 44 1/2 and still figuring that out).

    I have all of these creative art/crafting juices, but am trying to find not only the right outlet for them, but also the inspiration to actually put hand to object and DO stuff (instead of just thinking about doing it).

    You have gone a LONG way towards providing me with that inspiration (I might as well do SOMETHING positive with my time while I’m unemployed) . . .

    Thank you for your lovely blog, art and sharing!

    - Lisa

  20. vintage peony Says:

    hi regina
    i love your blog, you’re doing lovely things!!
    you’re very creative person.
    love,
    vintage peony.

  21. yasmina Says:

    hello my name is yasmina!
    First of all I want to say I absolutely adore your blog!
    It’s wonderful and creative and very inspiring. I enjoy reading the recipes too because I’m also vegan!
    I have recently started a creative blog and was wondering if you would mind if I put on a link to your blog?
    my blog is http://yasminasbubble.wordpress.com if you’re insterested.

    Thanks
    Yasmina

  22. Anil Says:

    hello,

    do you work in gemstone beads?

  23. Christy Says:

    I love your site. I am inspired, to eat (or not eat), craft, and be earth wise! I thank you for doing all of that and in one place. Time saver!

  24. maryanne Says:

    was wondering where you got your plain gnomes…please help…have a blessed day…

  25. handmadecharlotte Says:

    you are just wonderful!love this blog! thanks!

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