There’s something about Jessie that’s always made my heart stir — that spark of courage wrapped in laughter, her voice echoing across a sunset sky, and the way she can be both strong and tender all at once. When I began dreaming up my Once Upon a Stitch: Rodeo Collection, I knew she needed her own chapter — one that felt wearable, warm, and true to her heart.

This isn’t a high-end makeup line or a collector’s item meant to sit untouched on a vanity. This is affordable, nostalgic beauty — the kind you can find at your local store, made for families, for creators, for dreamers on a budget. Every color was chosen to feel like Jessie herself: alive, hopeful, and dusted with a little golden-hour magic.

The Sunset Rodeo Collection (Warm Tones)
(inspired by golden light, laughter, and the warmth of friendship)

This is the palette for storytellers — the ones who see God’s beauty in the glow of the setting sun and the hum of an old song.

Lipstick Shades: Sunset Red and Prairie Rose — bold, playful reds kissed with coral warmth.

Blush: A soft, sunlit peach to bring color to the cheeks.

Eyeshadow Quad: Warm browns, saddle tones, and a golden shimmer that looks like sunlight on a dusty trail.

Highlighter: Sunset Glow — a champagne gold that glimmers like prairie dust.

When I wear these shades, I think of Jessie swinging her lasso under that amber sky — confident but kind, strong but joyful.

The Prairie Skies Collection (Cool Tones)
(inspired by denim, moonlight, and quiet courage)

If Sunset Rodeo is laughter, Prairie Skies is reflection. It’s Jessie under the stars, thinking of her past but dreaming of her future.

Lipstick Shades: Sky Red and Rose Dust — cool cherry red and a romantic dusty rose.

Blush: A cool pink that freshens and brightens.

Eyeshadow Quad: Dusty denim blues and twilight taupes with a soft sage shimmer.

Highlighter: Prairie Light — pearl-toned and ethereal, a whisper of moonlight on skin.

These cooler shades bring balance to the warmth of the Rodeo line, creating a palette that feels versatile, modern, and beautifully nostalgic.

💄 Why Wet n Wild
I wanted this collection to be realistic for everyday women and families — accessible, joyful, and kind to the wallet. Wet n Wild offers that balance of pigment and price, allowing everyone to feel part of the magic. No one should have to choose between art and affordability.

Each product in this collection can mix with what you already own — it’s about creativity, not consumption. Layer these colors over your favorites, blend them into your morning routine, or save them for a Disney day when you want to channel Jessie’s spark.

🎨 The Heart Behind the Colors
Every Rodeo hue tells a story:
The reds remind us of bravery.
The rose shades whisper of tenderness.
The golds and pearls recall hope — the light that never fades, even after the sun sets.

Jessie reminds us that joy and sorrow can live side by side — and somehow, that’s what makes the story beautiful.

Printables & Patreon
Printable sticker sheets for the Sunset Rodeo and Prairie Skies collections are now available for Patreon supporters. These label-style sheets let you decorate your palettes, lipsticks, or journals — small reminders that beauty doesn’t have to cost much to feel magical.

If you’d like to support the making of Once Upon a Stitch: The Rodeo Collection, you can join the community on Patreon — every daisy sticker, every rope border, every bit of golden light helps keep this little prairie dream alive.

Walt Disney, Mowing the Lawn
This is one of my favorite photographs of Walt Disney.
Not because it’s glamorous — but because it’s honest.

Here, Walt is mowing the grass at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. No entourage. No audience. Just the man who built the place, making sure it felt cared for.

Walt believed environment mattered. How a space looked, how it felt to walk through it, how people experienced it before they ever sat down to work — all of that shaped creativity. A well-kept studio wasn’t about appearances. It was about respect.

This image reminds us that leadership doesn’t always look like giving orders. Sometimes it looks like rolling up your sleeves and tending the ground beneath the dream.

Walt Disney didn’t just imagine worlds. He maintained them.

Introduction: A 90s Childhood Favorite
Do you remember rewinding your Disney VHS tapes until the clamshell cracked? For so many 90s kids, Disney Sing-Along Songs: Disneyland Fun was a ticket to the Happiest Place on Earth without ever leaving the living room. This 1990 release has become one of the most beloved—and collectible—tapes in the Sing-Along series.

Why Disneyland Fun Stands Out
Unlike other Sing-Alongs that focused on animated films, this one took us into the park itself. Kids wearing Mickey ears, walking down Main Street, singing Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah—it felt like we were right there with them. From the Teacups to the Haunted Mansion, the Tiki Room to It’s a Small World, this tape captured Disneyland at its most magical.

My Family Memories
I’ll never forget watching this with my daughter. She loved it so much we wore out the tape. My brother owned the VHS, which made it extra special. Years later, I tracked it down again on DVD—but nothing compares to that original VHS charm, with its colorful clamshell case and grainy-but-authentic 90s video quality.

Songs Featured in Disneyland Fun
Here are just a few of the favorites included on the tape:
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah (Main Street U.S.A.)
Grim Grinning Ghosts (Haunted Mansion)
It’s a Small World (Fantasyland)
The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room (Adventureland)
Mickey Mouse March (Main Street Parade)

These songs weren’t just music—they were memories frozen in time.

Why This VHS Is So Beloved
It blurred the line between park nostalgia and Disney media.
For kids who couldn’t visit Disneyland often, it was a lifeline.
Today, collectors still seek it out as one of the most popular Sing-Alongs ever released.

Watch the Full Video
Want to relive the magic with me? I shared my memories and reactions in a brand-new YouTube video.
 
If you grew up with Disneyland Fun or any of the other Disney Sing-Along Songs like Heigh-Ho (Snow White), You Can Fly (Peter Pan), or Topsy Turvy (Hunchback), make sure to pin this post so you can find it later!

Final Thoughts
The Disneyland Fun Sing-Along Songs VHS is more than just a tape—it’s a time capsule. For 90s kids, it was our first “Disneyland vlog” long before the internet. For me, it’s a treasured memory of raising my daughter during Disney’s most nostalgic decade.

Walt Disney at Work — Ideas Before They Were Clean
This is what creation really looks like.

In this candid studio moment, Walt Disney stands with Paul Hartley inside the early WED Enterprises offices — papers scattered, drawings mid-review, ideas still being worked out in real time.

This wasn’t a boardroom. It was a workshop.

Walt didn’t demand perfection before conversation. He encouraged ideas to live on the table — to be questioned, adjusted, even discarded if they didn’t serve the story. The clutter on the floor isn’t chaos; it’s evidence of thinking, revision, and momentum.

Paul Hartley represents the kind of collaborator Walt valued most: someone who could listen, interpret, and help shape vision into form. This wasn’t about hierarchy — it was about problem-solving, together.

Photos like this remind us that Disneyland wasn’t created by magic alone. It was built through long days, shared sketches, honest discussion, and a willingness to leave paper on the floor if it meant getting the idea right.

That’s the part of the story I never want to forget.