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Crafting Memorable Birthday Card Messages: 10 Ideas That Stand the Test of Time
Birthdays mark more than just another circle around the sun—they're moments to celebrate the people who bring color to our lives. While finding the perfect gift matters, a thoughtfully written...
From Heartfelt Messages to Handcrafted Art: Sending the Perfect Card
One of my grandmothers instilled in me the importance of a heartfelt greeting card from a young age. Although she moved to the United States when I was in...
Something new has bloomed!
I wanted to leave this update here to let you know that we have rebranded! What started as a modest card collection out of my passion for letter-writing, design, and illustration slowly...
GIFT BAGS DIY
I love using wrapping paper for various craft projects and I had so much fun creating these gift bags using my wrapping paper from the shop as well as some...
Woodland Creatures Puzzle with Eeboo
Earlier this year, I finished the art for this beautiful project with Eeboo Puzzles, featuring a woodland theme filled with critters and botanicals. It was a pleasure to illustrate, and my...
New Fabric & Wallpaper
I am happy to be able to offer a new selection of patterns that are available for Fabric and Wallpaper, through my Spoonflower account. Fabric is so versatile and the...
Coloring Pages | A free printable
A set of 3 coloring pages for you and your little ones to enjoy. Share any colored-in pages on Instagram or Facebook by tagging me and /or using the hashtag #oanabefort. I...
New York Botanical Garden
My husband and I took a trip to New York City a few weeks ago, and one of the most inspiring places for me was the NY Botanical Garden. We...
Cactus desert palette
In the past few months I have been working on a few illustrations inspired by the beautiful flora and fauna of the warm, cactus desert. It is a desert without camels or...
In bloom
After a short, chilly spring, the days are getting warmer and summer break is finally here. The longer days spent outside while the kids play have inspired me to draw more freely...
Golden Fields: Work in Progress
A little peek behind the scenes of one of my latest illustrations, inspired by Romanian folklore motifs and warm summer evenings. I initially started with a pencil sketch then I painted it,...
A fresh start
Just like a piece of blank paper, I decided that this year I would start fresh with a new website and blog too. I started my online presence through my old...
