For some people being creative is a matter of living.  It brings joy & is just something you love to do.  This is actually really easy - even it you don't think you are creative.  But for the person who knows they are & loves what is offered you can take your creativity & really focus in on limited edition design transfer by becoming a VIP Club Couture (TM) member.  This is a $19.99 (no shipping) monthly subscription & it comes with 3 single paste colors that coordinate with trend & season.

Now, if you REALLY fall in love with this & can see the potential behind gifting or selling then it is a savvy move to invest $99 in the kit (See the PDF flyer for details).  There is also a 1 times only additional 15% off coupon for new designers (which means instead of 40% it's 55% off the retail)  As an independent, there is a $19.99 a month cost that get's you the website & back office BUT you ALSO get the Club transfer so it's a total win)

This is about fun!  Think party without the planning. It doesn't matter where you live & where I live - you can STILL do hands on! Who doesn't love ZOOM!  So you & your friends are there & I am here.  FYI!  That should tell you how confident I am that even if you have NEVER done it - that you WILL successfully complete a project even with me not there.  Now, your job can be one of two things:  attending someone else's (which means you might have to sweet talk a friend) or hosting one yourself (which of course involves a gift).  A workshop is a minimum of 5 friends.  The cost will include the medium we use to create on (& of course you take it home), the Transfer purchase (you take it home)  OR Use Cost (if it's local with me & you borrow mine & I keep it), the Paste Colors for the project, the tools needed.  Food & Refreshments are generally provided by the Hostess but that can vary.  But, I do need your contact information so please use the form at the end of the page to let me know!

Sometimes we look at our home & it just looks the same & it's been awhile since it's been refreshed & that's where I can help.  So imagine us getting together virtually or in your home, together-looking at what you already own, talking about color trends & how we can take something old & make it new.  Pricing on this will vary & will depend on a variety of things such as drive time & the number of items that we decide on.  I suggest we work one room at a time so that the efforts are clearly noticeable.  There will typically be a minimum charge but I promise I am pretty reasonable. This can include the cleaning, repainting as well as the design.  Plus I have connections if it inspires you to get your house cleaned or walls painted.  Let's talk! (which means fill out the form at the end of the page so I can connect with you)

I will be creating unique projects from Apparel, Mugs & Signs that will be available for resale.  I will be doing this in one of three ways:  The Biddle Boutique  will be in my home to preview, take custom orders & the purchase of different things I offer. I will also be building partnerships with local business to do Trunk Shows where they can market directly to their customer & make a profit without putting any money out of pocket & still offer amazing product to their clients.  Pop Up Shops are going to be things like craft fair weekends or on the fly opportunities that I will share on social media & via text messaging.  Be sure to fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page to get on this list!

Pop-Up Shops

Hands On Workshops

Coming soon to Moline, Howard & Sedan, Kansas

Biddle Boutique (My Home)

Many people love beautiful things, me included.  When I was introduced to Chalk Couture there was so much that I loved about the opportunity.  My life is ministry & sharing my faith, but when God called my hubby & I to make some radical shifts in life - it meant that we have 2 households for a while & God gave me this business.  First & foremost to connect & make friends in the area I have moved to.  Second, to have a flexible schedule that enables me to do what He has called me to do & work & prepare with this business.  Lastly, an income that I don't worry about what's coming in - I just do what I love to do & trust God with the results.  It's His plan!!!

I believe that it is important to share the mission that God has given me this year.  I call it
​My 2021 Occupational Statement of Growth:
To OWN a business that enables me to JOYFULLY CREATE, PROVIDE & INSTRUCT while keeping it SIMPLE, INTEGRATIVE & CHEAP.  As a woman of God be SMART, SAVVY, WISE & DISCERNING.  In business practice be SHARP, SET APART from others, fiercely WIELDING God's Truth and in all of this THRIVING in every area of life.  TRUSTING God in this.  BELIEVING that it is possible & RECEIVING what God is offering.
(yes, the word should be "inexpensive" but God gave me the word "cheap" which is why it stays)
So, what does that mean for you personally?  It completely depends on your personality, your lifestyle, your schedule & everything in between. 

In brief (& you can read more below) there is the person who loves things beautifully made that are offered at a reasonable cost ($5-$50) & so they just want to buy what is already done - so you would really want to be notified about my Trunk Shows, my in home Biddle Boutique in Moline, KS or a Pop-Up Shop. 

I also love renovation & repurposing & I think there are others like me out there but you would never dream of hiring an interior decorator so I am offering some 1:1 personalized consultations on how you can take something you own & make it new & fresh & create this beautifully crafted home that coordinates without spending extraordinary amounts of $. 

Then there are those who love being crafty & making time to hang with friends in a group setting - so a project & all the supplies are provided & you just show up with friends & have fun. 

Then there is what I call the "creative" who always walks around saying "I can make that" & then does!  So for that person, there are two options:  the first is to become a part of Club Couture (TM) which is a $19.99 subscription for a limited edition of an on trend & seasonal transfer that comes with 3 single coordinating pastes to complete the project.  The next step up is to invest in the  $99 kit to get an additional 40% off retail.  This same person can decide to do more from personal use to starting a small business & there are countless ways to earn additional income, Designer Dollars, etc.  In my vast experience over the years-most fall into one of these categories.  So for a little more information on each of these areas keep on reading (below).  

So, what are you going to find on this page?  Featured product with pictures, what it's all about, the different types of people who would be a great fit: from just buying, creating or starting a business, upcoming events, a link just for the catalog (if you want to see more possibilities) and a link straight to my Chalk Couture website which has not just the catalog but more information.  Lastly, but really important the Let's Get Connected form so you can stay in touch & become a part of the Move.Live.Exist. movement!!!

Apparel Designed To Spark Questions About Your Faith $25 Each

Shirts

EDUCATION

• Associate of Arts - Creative
• United States Army Reserve Photo/Journalist (design for newsprint and layout)
• Fred Pryor Seminars (continuing education)

PERSONALITY & STRENGTHS
DISC – DIS    Dominant, Influential, Steady
STRENGTHS FINDER 2.0
     1-Strategic
     2-Achiever
     3-Activator
     4-Learner
     5-Positivity
MEYERS-BRIGGS – ENFJ  Strengths
     Tolerant
     Reliable
     Charismatic
     Altruistic
16 SPIRITUAL GIFT ASSESSMENT
     Score 38  Leadership
     Score 37  Teaching
     Score 36  Encouragement
     Score 35 Administrative
     Score 34  Knowledge

I have over 30 years of experience designing for many forms of media: vinyl, apparel, print and web.  My style is typically geared towards women, but I’ve designed logos for many types of businesses.  I got my start as a photo journalist in the military with layout and design for newsprint and I have continued to expand my knowledge and experience.

My resume is unique and my skill set is broad.  I believe it makes me an asset to your business on several levels. I've spent the last 5 years expanding my expertise in strategy, organization and the further development of strategic thinking as I was hired to launch an in-house print center.   After successfully launching and developing a team of over 30 volunteers, it has grown into a more comprehensive (behind-the-scenes) operations department, and has since transformed into a multi-department coalition for a mega church in Peoria, AZ serving 7 campuses.
 
In addition, I have been running a women’s ministry since 2010.  I design the website, all print collateral, planner/organizers, workshop materials, apparel for fundraising as well as all of my social media squares.

I have the skill set to take each project from vision to fruition while maximizing the organizations financial stewardship.  I truly love all aspects of what it takes to make something “come to life.”
 
I've learned that designing has unique parameters when it comes to working with different forms of media.  After designing for most forms (of media), and having run several businesses by very frugal means, I’ve learned through experience to look at all aspects of what you want; what it costs and how you make both desires come together to capture exactly what you want.

Need help with your wedding?  I love designing Save the Date, Invitation, RSVP, Menu, Table Numbers and Thank You's - all coordinating!  Got a business?  Need a logo, business cards, an avatar, a social media quote square, postcards, a simple web site or even re-doing business forms that look like they've been copied 100 times ?  Or maybe you need someone to come observe your business - you know it has something not quite working but, you need an outsider to offer strategic advice.  Or maybe you've grown and are completely unorganized and not running efficient.  These are right in my wheel house!

 A Little About ​Myself.