33 Elephants

33 Elephants Schedule a session | Buy art | Order custom Wow, am I excited to be here, living my dream by helping clients heal from trauma, while also creating art.

My passion for art, design, and quilting began as a teenager alongside my grandmother. I loved watching her magically transform yards of fabric into clothing. I humbly asked her one day to show me how to sew, and she was delighted to take me under her wing. After I gained confidence with the basics, I applied my skills to quilting by making my first quilt. She loved the idea, and we began making quilts and quilting together. I continued quilting while attending graphic design classes, and after earning a BFA, I opened a studio to design print and digital artwork for clients. I became pregnant, and I knew I had to make a custom quilt for the newborn that was about to enter and transform my life. I discovered how my graphic design training and experience strengthened my quilt-making skills. What joy I got from combining these two creative skills! While I was raising my son full-time, I brought it all together and began designing and making original modern quilts to sell. After a traumatic life event, I began my journey by walking through the fire to recover from the trauma. I discovered and pursued my passion for helping others heal their trauma, and I went back to school to become a licensed therapist. While parenting, healing, learning, training, working, and quilting at the same time, it all came together in such beautiful harmony, revealing how creativity and mental health can create an amazing and unexpected synergy. Exercising the amazing connection between our emotions and the use of color, design, and art is a profoundly fulfilling experience that I now share with others on their healing journey.

Now available on my site, bundles of love features a baby blanket and baby elephant matching set, a perfect way to sprea...
09/27/2025

Now available on my site, bundles of love features a baby blanket and baby elephant matching set, a perfect way to spread joy and warmth. https://www.33elephants.com/mandala-series

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A reminder of the most important things in life can be seen in the smallest moments everyday. Raising a happy and health...
08/05/2025

A reminder of the most important things in life can be seen in the smallest moments everyday. Raising a happy and healthy son who feels confident to express authenticity is a top priority. Today, I recognized a huge leap in growth for him, both on a mental health level and a physical level.

On a summer say when sunlight and blue sky are fighting for real estate and shade from a fence post is better than nothing, it may be best to move as little as possible. So, naturally, I found myself watching my son be his amazing self at a skatepark, testing his abilities on a halfpipe. As we both found ourselves dripping in sweat, I realized how lucky we are, how far he has come, and how much he has grown.

Sometimes the most uncomfortable moments can offer the most joy. Maybe it’s a matter of contrast, or maybe the absence of comfort forces a pause, and you look around to see where you are. In a world that moves so fast, pausing can lead to FOMO, but it is important to go with the flow and trust the timing of the universe.

Shame is heavy and offers an amazing opportunity for growth. In fact, shame is a symptom of a lesson waiting to be learn...
08/04/2025

Shame is heavy and offers an amazing opportunity for growth. In fact, shame is a symptom of a lesson waiting to be learned.

Helping someone through strong feelings of shame today was a great way to validate them by reinforcing that shame is the lack of meeting someone else’s perceived approval. Ideals, expectations, and opinions that are pushed onto us by others get in the way of authentic living.

Self-love, confidence, and walking away from toxic relationships all come together when healing the source of our shame. Being ashamed of a past decision is simply deep knowledge that we can improve ourselves any time.

We just never know what will be underneath after untangling the knot.

The herd of elephants currently available and ready to ship. All come fully equipped with big floppy ear, fringed tails,...
08/03/2025

The herd of elephants currently available and ready to ship. All come fully equipped with big floppy ear, fringed tails, and complete squeeze-ability. More to come soon, or get one in your favorite colors.

Everything I used to think about creative expression is wrong, and doing daily blocks validates what I’ve learned. Sewin...
08/03/2025

Everything I used to think about creative expression is wrong, and doing daily blocks validates what I’ve learned.

Sewing (or your favorite creative hobby/activity) can resolve uncomfortable moods without even trying. Imagine the outcome in a safe space with a trauma professional by your side. The possibilities are endless.

Today’s block came together with a single seam, after some playful folding and layering. I enjoy that I won’t know what it is until the project is complete.

Elevating your healing through creativity means never feeling the pressure of having to make a choice. When I am constru...
08/02/2025

Elevating your healing through creativity means never feeling the pressure of having to make a choice. When I am constructing therapy blocks, I let go and get excited about seeing what happens.

After completion, a recognizable emerged; decisions. Decisions are a part of life. Regardless of whether you are indecisive or overly decisive by nature, it’s actually control, in disguise. Indecision is fear of making the wrong choice, and being highly decisive can be a manifestation of the desire for control.

Either way, creative expression can bring it to the surface, where it is ready to be untangled.

Elevate your healing with creative expression. I guarantee three things: you never know what will happen, you don’t know...
08/02/2025

Elevate your healing with creative expression. I guarantee three things: you never know what will happen, you don’t know what is going to be revealed, and you never end up where you think you will-or plan to be…No matter how far down your healing journey, there will always be more to learn.

There is no room for rules when it comes to creativity. If this were a client order or a piece for my shop, I would be intentional about squaring and perfecting it. Healing happens when you trust the process and let creativity take the drivers seat.

This tree skirt is designed to be as unique as autism itself. Celebrate pride and awareness by getting one custom made t...
07/21/2025

This tree skirt is designed to be as unique as autism itself. Celebrate pride and awareness by getting one custom made to represent your wheel. Size and palette options, and I will guide you through the wheel discovery process, which is straightforward. Check it out!

Autism Wheel Tree Skirt is currently available for purchase at 33 Elephants.

Pride month is in full swing and has me feeling all the colors. Showing authenticity is brave, so keep it up! I love col...
06/23/2025

Pride month is in full swing and has me feeling all the colors. Showing authenticity is brave, so keep it up! I love color and fruit makes great art.

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Quilting is my air

I’ve never been one to follow the crowd. This comes through in my quilt design. I enjoy artfully crafting modern-style hand made quilts, which are all unique and one-of-a-kind designs, and often feature bold color combinations. Pairing this with experienced craftsmanship results in something very special. Everything that comes out of my studio is hand quilted. Really. My other passion is custom memory quilts, and I’d love to hear from you and explore how we can create the perfect keepsake to cherish. The more I know about the clothing that you would like in the quilt, the more personal I can make it. You can use infant/baby clothes, race shirts, sports uniforms, memorial clothing from a loved one, dance outfits... just about anything.