DinaripperCreations

All prepared for my big day on June 1 st!

It will be exactly 36 years on my college graduation day in Denver when I walked across a stage to receive my high school diploma in 1988.

I started working towards my bachelor’s in 2002 when I was first stationed in Korea with the Army. I finally completed it this year in March.

You are never too old to learn new things and achieve more knowledge!

Ok, I’m felling…about 55% better today and I contemplated staying another day just to watch CNN! But, I must get home to Dale and my !

Can’t wait yo get home!

Stuck in a hotel in California. I hope to be able to be able to check out and LEAVE very soon!

I think I have a bad flu…

I’m at the ! Come by and see me!!

Come see me at the Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show at the Colorado Spring Event Center on Palmer Park and Academy! Three glorious days!! November 10-12!

My book is for sale ! Come get your copy!!

Out at the Sugar Plum Food & Gift Mart this weekend!!

The Holiday Season is coming up! Order your copy now!

The Little Pine Tree's Wish Inspired by the author's family Christmas tradition of picking a pine tree from the woods of Northern Minnesota, she tells a story about a little conifer that yearns to be a "Real Christmas Tree." This delightfully illustrated rhyme tells the tale of the little pine tree's wishes coming true with a....

I had a great time seeing old friends and making new ones!

Fired up the freeze dryer today!

It’s been a long time.

I found these unusual Jolly Rancher Flavors! Orange, peach, lemon, strawberry, and pineapple!

Getting ready for this year’s Cheyenne Mountain HS holiday craft sale!

Come down to Hooked on Books on 12 E Bijou Street downtown Colorado Springs!

I’m signing my book!

Come to my book signing on Saturday, December 17, 1-3pm at Hooked on Books downtown on Bijou!

What an exciting morning!

Today, I was invited to read my book for the Pearson Online Academy Storytelling Session! There were 65 kids in attendance!

Thank you so much to the awesome kids who asked great questions and listened to my story!

I’ve got my first video on TikToc! Check it out!

Diane M Howard on TikTok

Come on down to Cheyenne Mt. High School Christmas Market!!

9-4 TODAY!!

There’s a wide variety!

Haha! I gave my favorite author, David Sedaris,
copy of my book!

He signed a copy of his new book for me. I think he’s trying to tell me something.

Be kind to your live Christmas trees. They didn’t know what the eff they were getting into!!

Working on new ornaments available for personalization!

Today is the OFFICIAL RELEASE!!

If you don’t have a copy, get one now! Link in Bio!

Come by and see us!!

Selling copies of my new book, The Little Pine Tree’s Wish, at the Sugar Plum Food & Gift Mart this coming weekend!

Come on by and pick up your copy and I’ll even autograph it if you’d like!!

Here’s a coupon for $1 off admission!

Here’s a sample of the fun stuff I’ve made and are ready to sell market October 22-23!

Be sure to stop by!

Come see me!!
October 22-23!

I’ll be in booth 610!

ATTENTION! Anyone that ordered my book through BookBaby, let me know ASAP. There was an error!

I have fixed this but you may get one of the misprints since they will print and ship when you place the order with them.

I will send you a correct copy once I get my order and you’ll have the “rare” misprint edition! 😆

All other sales venues were ordered pre-order and you will be getting the correct print after the release date.

I apologize for the error! The BookBaby link will be reactivated once the correct version is printed.

Thank you!!

It’s finally here!

I waited all afternoon and into the evening for my books to arrive.

These copies are for me to use for marketing and help me get the word out about my book!

It’s tiny, but it’s what’s inside that counts.

Seeing it and holding it and reading it is just thrilling for me! I think I’ve read it a dozen times since I plucked the box off the porch. The illustrations are wonderful.

I hope you all enjoy my little book as much as I do!

Your copy will be coming! It looks spectacular!

Sorry so late, but your copy will be coming as the final item in your knit-swap gift!

& I’m sending a copy. I would be honored if you reviewed it! You two have such good taste in books, so I hope you like it!

The official front and back!!

Originally written in 1990, my children’s book has finally come to life!

This is an adorable story that will warm the hearts of children and grownups!



https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-little-pine-trees-wish

My children’s book is available for pre-order!! I wrote this story in 1990, and it’s about a little pine tree who gets his wish. Perfect for all ages!!

Thank you again, !



Order your copy now!!!

Link is in the bio!

Just got my copy “The Butcher and the Wren”!!

I’m so excited about this and can’t wait to dive in!

Yum! I love PEEPS and I love them freeze dried! You will too!

These are like giant Lucky Charms marshmallows but cinnamon flavored!

UPDATED 7-7-22: I can only sell my food and candy in the state of Colorado. If you are in the state, contact me directly for an order! I took them off my site. 😞

New Product! Freeze Dried Skittles are available for purchase at great prices! Link in bio!