I made my first belly bowl in 2006 when my daughter-in-law wanted a belly cast, but was uncomfortable about exposing herself.  Therefore, we decided to cast only her belly instead of her full torso.  On the fly, we also decided to get a little funky.  Instead of making the edges straight, we made the edge [...]

Here’s the scenerio: You have just completed your doula workshop.  You are very excited about attending births.  You see bellies bellies everywhere.  To start conversation with someone who might hopefully turn into a certifying birth you ask with enthusiasm,  “When are you due?”  “I’m not pregnant!” 
Nor is The Venus of Willendorf,  known paleolithic Mother Goddess [...]

I happened upon a poster print of “The Kiss” by Gustov Klimt some years ago while browsing a Michael’s craft shop in Monroe, LA.  I was totally smitten by the site of the lovers kissing so passionately that it brought her to her knees.  My heart was racing and my lips became dry.  All I knew [...]

Art Bellies is the next rave in artistic activities for baby showers, mother blessings, and birth art classes. There is minimal prep, minimal clean up, and (unlike belly casting and pregnancy henna) all those modest mommies get to keep their tops on. The prints are made based on the silhouette of the pregnant belly using [...]

A belly cast is the classic keepsake favorite for capturing the beauty and grace of a pregnant body.  Their ease in creating makes them a popular activity for mother blessings,  baby showers,  birth art class,  or labor project.  They may be left white or decorated in any manner the imagination can find.  Making and decorating a belly cast [...]