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Names of Christ Christmas Ornaments

Names of Christ Ornaments for Christmas

December 9, 2023

How to Draw Simple Christmas Trees

December 10, 2020

Christmas Gift Idea Roundup

Christmas Gift Idea Roundup

December 9, 2020

herbs planted in recycled office organizer

Recycled Office Organizer Herb Garden

June 2, 2020

lemon gelato

Authentic Lemon Gelato

June 2, 2020

two antique books

Read Your Favorite Classics For Free

June 2, 2020

Delphiniums with color swatches

Inspired in June

June 2, 2020

Printable Nature Scavenger Hunt with leaves and flowers

Printable Nature Scavenger Hunt for Every Age

April 30, 2020

Treasured Memories family history printable worksheet

Buffalo Chicken Tossed Salad

April 30, 2020

Persuasion book open

Persuasion by Jane Austen – May’s Book of the Month

April 30, 2020

Flowers with matching color swatches

Creative Inspiration for May

April 30, 2020

Easter Egg with "He is Risen"

How To Make Gorgeous Easter Egg Ornaments

March 31, 2020

Ornament dough with rolling pin

My Favorite Recipe for Salt-Free Ornament Dough

March 31, 2020

Book with Lenten Rose

Rose Daughter – A Retelling of a Beloved Fairytale

March 31, 2020

Ocean shore photo with color swatches

April’s Creative Inspiration

March 31, 2020

Chalk Paint repurposed old jars

How to Make Glass Jars Beautiful With Chalk Paint

February 29, 2020

Beef and cabbage stuffed bierocks

Delicious Beef and Cabbage Bierocks Made Easy

February 29, 2020

Steal Like an Artist Book by Austin Kleon on top of a stack of books

Steal Like an Artist – My Favorite Creative Textbook

February 29, 2020

Color inspiration photo of daffodils with color swatches

Creative Inspiration for March

February 29, 2020

Picture of heart-shaped hand warmers with tag

Quick and Easy Hand Warmers for Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2020

Whole wheat bread on a cutting board

How to Make My Favorite Soft and Light Whole Wheat Bread

January 31, 2020

Book club sign with stack of books and cover of The Blue Castle by L. M. Montgomery

The Blue Castle – An Unlikely Love Story

January 31, 2020

pink and red flowers in glass vases with color blocks for color inspiration, titled pensieri d'amore

Creative Inspiration for February Projects

January 31, 2020

How to Make Pretty Paper Snowflakes

December 31, 2019

Fiesta Chicken and Black Bean Soup with Quinoa

December 31, 2019

Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow: A Book to Read on Frosty Days

December 31, 2019

Snowy woods scene with color palette

Creative Inspiration for Your January Projects

December 31, 2019

Easy Chalkboard Sticks and Stones For The Most Beautiful Words

August 28, 2018

Tempting Tacos al Pastor for a Family Meal at Home

August 4, 2018

I am a Child of God printable embroidery patterns

3 Sweet Little “Child of God” Patterns to Stitch for Free

July 13, 2018

How to make a Pumpkin Spice Frozen Yogurt with a Healthy Twist

June 30, 2018

Creative Alternatives to Chocolate Therapy When You’re Feeling Stressed

June 16, 2018

20 Quick and Easy Snacks For Your Low Calorie Lifestyle

May 27, 2018

Sneaky Ways to Easily Get More Steps In Your Day

April 14, 2018

Grace Shall Be As Your Day!

March 18, 2018

Buffalo Chicken Garden Salad

March 4, 2018

Three Reasons You Need to Love Yourself Now

February 23, 2018

“I Can Do All Things Through Christ” Printable

January 3, 2018

A Few Tools That Helped Me Lose 120 Pounds This Year

December 30, 2017

Christ in Christmas

December 9, 2017

Goals, Gratitude, and the Gifts of the Moment

November 20, 2017

Feed Your Soul

November 12, 2017

The Gift of Time

October 30, 2017

Using the Power of Pretending

October 22, 2017

The Basics of the Gospel Bring Perspective

October 14, 2017

Ridiculously Easy & Delicious Roasted Almonds

October 14, 2017

Experience Leads to Understanding

October 13, 2017

Joy in the Journey

October 12, 2017

The French Impressionist by Rebecca Bischoff with Nutellas and Bananas | www.bitsofivory.com

The French Impressionist – Dreadful Secrets, Desperate Lies, & Love

January 24, 2017

Arepas stuffed with fresh black bean filling | Venezuelan Corn Cakes - Arepas | www.bitsofivory.com

Stuffed Corn Cakes Save the Day – How to Make Venezuelan Arepas

January 17, 2017

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Hi! I’m Barbara Anne Williams, a designer and illustrator living in the Rocky Mountains of Northern Utah. I find inspiration in the beauty of nature, the scent of old books, and the kindness of everyday heroes.

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