Who is Chickpea?
You may be asking, “Who is “Chickpea?” What exactly is a "Mama Chickpea," anyways?
A Chickpea A Day
"Miss Chickpea's Funky Fibers"
In 2006, after many years in art show circuits in NE Ohio and Western Pennsylvania...
Shelly Arroyo
The Fiber and Clay Years
As an adult, I've dabbled in various projects such as soft sculpture (sewing), knitting/felting...
All You Need Is A Vision
This is what I love about art: taking something ordinary, randomly destroying it by doing the unexpected...
Hobby Mommy
I Love Illustration!
I guess maybe it’s one of those innate characteristics that my genetics blessed upon me, but I have a weak spot for art of all kinds, especially illustration...
Shelly Arroyo
Super Family
Holidays have become a huge tradition in the Arroyo House. Halloween is no exception. Every year...
My "Up" House
Party planning has become a hobby for me as a mom. Every birthday my kiddos have homemade pinatas, treats, decorated cakes, and often something unique to wear...
Mom Problems
Where Do Aliens Come From?, Mom Problems #06112017
After a very challenging parenting week, you realize that your kids really cannot hear you, yet hear a whole host of other wonderful things...
Shelly Arroyo
Proof!, Mom Problems #02072014
Every now and again I reflect looking back at old memories of my dynamic duo. An old blog post had this memory...
Hula Girl, Mom Problems #03132018
Being a creative mom certainly has its mom challenges. In this instance, the first, being that your children end up being as...
Design Recipes
Who is Chickpea?
You may be asking, “Who is “Chickpea?” What exactly is a "Mama Chickpea," anyways?
