Woohoo! I have nearly completed my 3 most recent coloring books. The art takes the longest, and now I am formatting and getting things finished up. It is very exciting! The Ocean Critters one has been the longest one coming. I am so proud of these.
Can you see my mistakes? A little, if you look. Are they hand drawn? Absolutely! Some of them I drew with pencil in the sketchbook and then took a picture to digitalize them. And some are just done digitally. It has been a long road to getting them done and below are a few sneak peeks.
I have colored in for covers, and these are still in progress, but I’m so excited about it, I wanted to share.
Anyway, very close to done. Working on all the details. Cannot wait to get these published and show them off! I actually want to get my crayons and do them! Id rather use physical medium than digital any day!
If you want to keep up with the writing Sarah… check out my writing blog. sarahhumes.wordpress.com
Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift my soul.
In the morning we seem to be so rushed. We sleep as long as we can only to wake up last minute and not have enough time to get ready for work, then we barely leave in time to get where we are going. Only to get to the job and be in a rush to get things done and completed.
Do you find yourself in this position? Sometimes? Always?
Well, in Psalm 143:8, God is telling us how we can know the way for our soul to be lifted up. Hearing HIM in the morning. When we put our trust in Him and “Go and Listen” in the morning because we trust in Him, He will lift our souls.
Do we have low times? yes. Do we have days where we don’t go to Him first? Absolutely. And that seems to be the majority of the time. Sometimes we do better for a season, but then we go back to our old ways. Its easy. But honestly, it is simple to wake up to Jesus and His steadfast love. To read His word. And it will change the trajectory of your life. Day by day. Little by little. His word will transform your spirit and draw you to lean on Him, more and more.
So this little reminder is to start your day off with hearing of His steadfast love. And the best place for that is in Scripture.
My challenge to you is to read John 13. That is the Scripture I have connected in my notes. Because John 13 is all about Jesus’ love for all of us. All sinners. If you haven’t thought about it before, Jesus loves you. He loves you even BEFORE you turned to Him. His spirit called you to Him, and He loved you WHILE you were still a sinner. (and we all still are).. But think about Judas. Jesus KNEW he would be betrayed by Judas, and he still washed his feet. He still showed love to him because he deeply loved him.
We can apply this to our lives in the way of loving the people that are hard to love. Still serve and do the things in your life that help others, even when they are difficult people.
To bring it back to Psalm 143:8, spending time in Scripture in the morning and hearing from God early in your day, helps you know the way you should go. Helps you know throughout the day when or if it is the right time or place to do certain things. You have to be in Scripture to Hear from God.
Let God lift up your soul today. Get in Scripture and Hear from God. Listen to Him as he guides you in the way you should go.
Today, I wanted to start the blog with Bible Journaling. When I am preparing for Sunday School, or taking notes in a sermon or Bible study class, I like to mark things and write things, so that they stick in my head more than just reading or listening.
Therefore, my Bible has begun really looking like a mess to others (I’m sure). But it is my happy place.
Let me preface this by saying, if your Bible doesn’t look like this there is nothing wrong with that either. Everyone grows in their relationship with God at different paces and in different ways. With me being a person who writes and draws everything; this is how it has evolved.
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ALSO… You need your Bible… and your heart. That is all.. God doesn’t need you to draw, underline, highlight or take notes. He hears your prayers without anything added. And he sees you and your heart of worship without any extras. Just dig deep in His word and that it the most important thing.
BUT if you do like to Bible Journal, and take notes, and make things pretty. This could be for you. I am blessed to have a couple Bibles in this “state” already. It helps me learn and study. So, lets go!
My prayer tassel was made for me by a friend. If you have a local crafty person, or if you know some crafty ladies, you could get together and make these! They are fun to make as a craft, and just an accent to my Bible during prayer. It is definitely not necessity. But I love mine.
Todays lesson is in Matthew 6:5-13 The Lord’s Prayer. We will go into a lot of references with my kids on different prayers throughout the Bible. Prayer is personal and private, but also communal and churchwide. Among friends and Bible study groups and families. We can go more into that later.
I really just wanted to focus on the Bible Study tools today.
I think in addition to ONE your Bible, you need colored highlighters. These have served me well, and lasted a very long time. They are not sticky and there was only one that was too bright for my liking in this set. Mr. Pen is a pretty good brand for most of their stuff. You can see the specific colors here, and how they last. If you underline with an ink pen before you highlight, it works best.
They do not bleed through to the other side either.
This here is my Bible case. (Which I love!)
You can get any case that holds your Bible, but if you like to have pens, a few papers, a notebook to write in and your highlighters, this one is perfect for that. (Always check measurements though) This one fits a composition notebook perfectly. I can fit a large glue stick and some sticky note pads in the pocket, and the front has a zipper pocket perfect for the bulletin or prayer list from church each week.
If you want recommendations for supplies, here are links to the things that I use.
Prayer or Bible Tassel (This is the closest thing I can find on Amazon. But I do suggest making these with your friends if you are able and like these kind of things.)
These are affiliate links.
There are many more things you can use as tools. As well as quality reference books and study guides. We will stop here with the basics for this note. I just know I wanted to share this outside of myself.
This wildly artistic blog is becoming a lifestyle blog, and I want it to transform to be Faith Life Style. I want to encourage others in their walk with Jesus in this chaotic world.
Todays Adventure has been quiet. Walking in the woods, taking pictures of beautiful things, talking to my loved ones, helping with daily tasks.
Researching, planning, getting things prepared for the next chapter. I am a creative, and that part of me never stops designing and creating! It won’t matter what goes on in life, I will be redirecting to being productive and making things happen… eventually.
This is a new beginning and life is beautiful. God is sovereign. No matter what we think may have gone wrong, God was growing us and guiding us in the way He wanted us to grow. Just like the tree stuck in the middle of the sidewalk in the middle of a big city. It WILL still grow! Right through the sidewalk! It will push its way up and to the sun! It will be stronger than some of the other trees that had an easy beginning.
You will too. Resilience is what grows from our struggles. Things in this life were never promised to be easy, they are just what they are. We become tough, strong, and resilient by going through them. Especially when that storm was not part of our plan or map we had mapped out!
But keep going! Do a re-set! Challenge yourself to be strong and to push yourself even more. After a re-set of course.
Life does reach a new normal after storms. We get our feet back under us. We are able to hold ourselves up with help from our tribe of course. And if you don’t have a tribe yet, you will. You can grow that as well. Slowly, but surely.
Keep pushing!
That sidewalk will bend.
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Starting in August, I will officially have some of my whimiscal art in The Crafty Nook in Texarkana, TX! (You can find them on Facebook.) I have been working my art for many years, and this is such a blessing to begin this chapter of my future!
I am very excited to partner with such a wonderful company. They have lessons and exibits and many other talented vendors in their store.
Hand drawn, colored or painted fodder.
Today we worked on getting things packaged up and ready! it is very exciting.
I am offering packages of fodder, embellishments for your paper art. Junk journals and book journals, etc.
Larger packages of embellishments.
My fodder is my most favorite part of this endeavor. It is cheerful and it brings me joy to make it! I believe it will bring a smile to others and I am so thankful to finally have an outlet to share this with others.
When I got a batch of it all out to package up, I couldn’t help but take some photos! It is very exciting to have so many to look at!
This is not the whole selection, but just a portion! And there is so much more to come! I have found my passion for art again!
It is such a blessing to feel so alive. If you have a passion, never give up on it. Keep it alive and let it grow deep inside of you. Then one day it will come to fruition.
If you are local, come by and see us at The Crafty Nook in Texarkana! Saturday, August 8th from 10-7! Come enjoy some crafts and get your schedule for classes. I suspect they will fill up fast.
Well, June is nearly over. So much has taken place since March. It has been a whirlwind. Life changes, location changes, status changes, family transformations.
There have been no more markets for Wildly Artistic Crochet. Left Handed Videos are on the YouTube!! So if you are left handed and want to learn!Please check these out!
I’m thinking of productivity downloads to offer. I have my favorites, but just need to take the time to offer these to you! So new FREE downloads are on the way! Keep an eye out!
Wildly Artistic Crochet is very behind on making hats for donation this year! So my hook and I will be getting very busy! 1.3K views on the latest short of a beanie, so that is exciting!! They are a favorite!
Just revving up for summer! So lets keep up with Crochet!!
Check out the newest video here!
Thank yall for hanging out with me today! See you on the next one! Have a great week!
It was a cold and windy day on a sweet little farm in Maud, Texas. All the vendors were set up with anticipation of strolling lookers and friendly folks to talk to.
Little bunnies, chicks, ducks, and puppies to get all the oohs and ahhhs, and cuddles. All the little children happy to see friendly pups that the vendors have with them.
Introverts and Extroverts all together on this beautiful day just waiting for the sun to peep out and make an appearance! It did randomly a few times. But it was mostly just cold and the wind made more appearances than the sun!
We all laughed, smiled, chatted and learned about one another. It was relaxing and peaceful on that little farm. Mostly a slow day, but a good start to the Market Season coming. A few pics below.
The Debut of 2 of my new books!!
If you were one of my several new friends, I was so glad to meet you! I hope we can meet again at another market! or maybe a crochet class coming in the summer.
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My first pattern book!! Published! I am Beyond Excited!
11 Hat patterns! For you! Simple to read instructions. Charts and Guides. Everything you need to make a collection of hats!
Create, Customize, and Crochet with Confidence
Whether you’re picking up a hook for the first time or ready to grow your skills, this crochet pattern book is designed to inspire creativity at every level. Inside, you’ll find 11 original crochet patterns ranging from beginner-friendly projects to engaging intermediate designs — each thoughtfully written with clear instructions to guide you every step of the way.
Less than $2.00 a pattern! and E-book is less than $1.00 a pattern.
I will also be doing a few choice YouTube videos very soon!
You’ll also discover practical guides for creating hats on a loom or crocheting them without a pattern, empowering you to move beyond step-by-step instructions and design with confidence. Helpful sizing charts take the guesswork out of achieving the perfect fit, making it easy to create pieces for children, teens, and adults alike.
Each pattern encourages you to add your own artistic touch — experiment with bold color choices, subtle neutrals, textured stitches, or playful combinations. These designs are made to be personalized, giving you the freedom to make every project uniquely yours.
Inside you’ll find:
11 original crochet patterns (beginner to intermediate)
Clear, easy-to-follow instructions
Hat-making guides for the loom
Comprehensive sizing charts
Tips for customization and creative expression
Whether you’re crocheting for family, gifting handmade treasures, or adding inventory to your small business, this collection blends structure with creativity — helping you build skills while embracing your own style.
Grab your favorite yarn, pick your colors, and start creating something wildly artistic.
Thank you to all my fans and friends who watch! I’m so thankful for you!!
Here in Texas, we dont get much of true winter weather. When we do it definitely reminds us of how blessed we are. This winter I was especially reminded of how big God is and how much he takes care of us. All these birds and the squirrels all eating together. Side by side. When normally these larger birds wouldn’t want to share with the little birds.
We did put seed out for them but now that it is slightly melting in the woods, all the critters and finding what they need basically side by side.
It is a beautiful sight. Beautiful entertainment for these winter days. We are “snowed in” and we get to watch nature right outside our windows!
This can be just like when you look at a field of wild flowers and see weeds or flowers. I see a field of gorgeous scenery. I know that underneath the snow and ice is fresh seed and life for spring. Come spring this field will be flourishing and feeding all the wildlife. We have deer, rabbits, foxes, coyotes, and more! And on this bitterly cold day, I think of spring! And life! Gods provision for all His little creatures. How much more will he take care of us!
Stay warm through the winter!
This will probably be our only white weather time!
From my crochet home to yours, I wish you a beautiful, blessed, and full of peace, love and joy Christ-mas! May the God of Peace and Love FILL your home and bring you joy and wonder this Christmas season.
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