GREEN EGGS, BUT I DON'T LIKE HAM!

POLYMER CLAY

The best green eggs, © Shelly Arroyo

Every school year, never fails, I am tasked with creating unique teacher gifts. What could be a better elementary memory than a classic children’s book keepsake? Green eggs but I don’t like ham! I found extra humor in these sculpts, because I have extremely picky eaters. It wouldn’t matter if unicorns served them these for breakfast — they wouldn’t touch them. “Ewwwwwww…” giggle

Sculpts (in progress), © Shelly Arroyo

It wouldn’t matter if unicorns served them these for breakfast — they wouldn’t touch them. “Ewwwwwww…”

One of my kiddos' favorites to read, © Shelly Arroyo

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All content and artwork © Shelly Arroyo, A.k.a. Mama Chickpea.

Shelly Arroyo, A.k.a. Mama Chickpea!

I have been a graphic designer excelling in desktop publishing programs, dabbling in web design, and making brand content for twenty years. I have owned my own brick-and-mortar studios, and developed my own brands. Designing user-centric UX, beautiful graphics and meeting deadlines are some of my strongest skills…but don’t forget my killer macaroni and cheese!

PLEASE FOLLOW ME as I embark on a quest to enjoy, learn from, and raise my bamBEANos, in the best way this Mama Chickpea can. Art is my “balance” to life and I enjoy all the DIY therapy I can handle! To learn more about Mama Chickpea, click HERE.

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When I’m not learning something new, I love creating anything arts and crafts, watching comedy, and cuddling with my crew — all alongside being immersed in my love of all things design.

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