Dianna's Design Studio-Handcrafted Whimsies

Dianna's Design Studio-Handcrafted Whimsies Retired early from the 9-to-5 and traded an office for a design studio where my creative whims come to life! I guess you could say photography is in my blood.

Now based at Lake McConaughy, serving Western Nebraska & Northeast Colorado—the lake, windmills and sandhills are my inspiration! So, after so much encouragement from friends and family, I have finally decided to go “semi-pro”. I remember my dad taking pictures back in the day when FILM was the only option. My favorite photo he took was a self-portrait of himself in about 1976 playing chess agains

t … himself. A creative idea with a tri-pod, a single click of the photo, only a half turn on the film advance dial and then another single click , then anxiously waiting a week for the picture to be developed to see if it turned out. Things are certainly different today, and so am I. Photography has become my obsession. It has been what I do in my “off hours” to express myself creatively and to freeze frame memories for us to remember later. I have enjoyed learning the art and science of photography on my family and friends, and am confident enough now to branch out and start providing photographer services to others. I believe everyone should have access to quality photographs, so I am committed to keeping my services priced fairly as I continue to learn the trade. I hope you love the photos you see on my page. I would not consider myself a professional-yet, but I am actively working towards that goal. I would love to work with you to stop time, if only for a moment, and capture creative memories to last beyond our lifetimes.

✨New Whim Drop! ✨ For my green and copper girlies, ready to go keychains! 💚Not quite the mix of charms you’d like? I can...
09/05/2026

✨New Whim Drop! ✨
For my green and copper girlies, ready to go keychains! 💚

Not quite the mix of charms you’d like? I can mix and match and customize special arrangements just for you.
More combinations coming soon. 👀

Custom order keychain/bag tags going out! (Although my son-in-law is not going to be happy with me on this one 😂). I us...
09/05/2026

Custom order keychain/bag tags going out! (Although my son-in-law is not going to be happy with me on this one 😂). I used football textured leather with my engraver to create these custom tags. And then a cute little Tiger Cub teacher tag to top it off!

A couple more personalized bag tags shipping out to a couple of special girls!
08/30/2026

A couple more personalized bag tags shipping out to a couple of special girls!

08/25/2026
Custom Hats and Hat Bar!
08/25/2026

Custom Hats and Hat Bar!

Custom Bag Tags and Key Chains!
08/25/2026

Custom Bag Tags and Key Chains!

First Year Photo Recap Board!
08/25/2026

First Year Photo Recap Board!

08/25/2026

✨ I’ve Been Busy Creating! ✨

Retirement has definitely given me plenty of time to chase my latest whims—and lately, I’ve been creating a little bit of EVERYTHING! ❤️

I thought I’d share a peek at what I’ve been up to and, more importantly, what I can create and customize for YOU!

🏷️ CUSTOM BAG TAGS & KEY CHAINS
Perfect for sports bags, backpacks, diaper bags, coaches, teams and more! I can customize colors and designs using beads, wood, leather, ribbon, charms and even metal engraving. Names, jersey numbers, team logos—you name it!

🧢 CUSTOM HATS + HAT BARS
I’m making custom hats AND offering Hat Bars for parties and gatherings! Pick your hat, then make it your own with:
• Patches
• Hat chains
• Pins & charms
• Custom engraved leather or wood patches

And YES—I can customize patches too!

🪵 WOOD ENGRAVING & CUSTOM BOARDS
This has opened up SO many possibilities! From things like a Baby’s First Year monthly photo board to signs, keepsakes, gifts, custom cutting and charcuterie boards and whatever else we can dream up.

Cutting and charcuterie boards can be personalized for weddings, families, holidays, lake homes, gifts and more—and I can even add resin accents for something extra special.

🌿 HOT & COLD COMFORT BAGS
My comfort line includes Back & Body Comfort Bags, Boo Boo Buddies and Weighted Eye Pillows—handcrafted with natural fillers and made for warm or cool comfort.

🎅 AND YES… I’M ALREADY THINKING CHRISTMAS!
I KNOW—it’s early! 😂 But I’m currently designing engraved Christmas ornaments, Christmas cutting boards and reusable engraved gift tags. I have lots of ideas in the works, including personalized designs that can become part of your family’s Christmas traditions year after year.

And that’s just what I’ve been working on so far. 😊

One of my favorite parts of getting to do this is taking an idea and figuring out how to turn it into something personal and unique.

So if you have an idea—even if you’re not quite sure how to make it happen—send it my way!

❤️ What can I make for YOU?

I will be following up with individual posts highlighting each of these areas with photos of what's been created so far!

Send a message to learn more

Had so much fun doing this hat bar for the team! Have a great season ladies!!!
08/18/2026

Had so much fun doing this hat bar for the team! Have a great season ladies!!!

Who Needs Comfort Bags!!!Well... this whim took me a little longer to get out into the world than I planned. 😄 But somet...
08/13/2026

Who Needs Comfort Bags!!!

Well... this whim took me a little longer to get out into the world than I planned. 😄 But sometimes a delay gives you time to rethink, redesign, and make things just a little bit better—and that's exactly what happened! I researched different natural fillers, how well they hold heat and cold, and then started creating the sizes and shapes that I would actually want if I were shopping for them myself.

After some tweaking, design upgrades including removable/washable covers, my handcrafted hot & cold comfort bags are officially in stock and ready to go! ❤️

🐞 Boo Boo Buddies for life's little bumps, bruises, bug bites and ouchies
🌿 Weighted Eye Pillows for a little quiet comfort and relaxation
❤️ Back & Body Comfort Pillows for those bigger areas that need some warmth or cooling comfort

I'll be sharing each of them individually, and each photo will include a description, sizes, blends, pricing, and all the details.

I've also been playing with different natural blends and scents, including lavender, mint, eucalyptus and chamomile—because apparently I can't just make one version of anything. That's probably why they're called whims. 😄

For now, I'm just excited to finally say...

They're made. They're stocked. And this whim is officially ready to leave my She Shed and head out into the world! ❤️

Let me know if you'd like more info on anything!
-Dianna

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