{dip dyed filter paper flowers}

I love filter paper. And I love to dye things. I saved my leftover Easter Egg dye this year, so I could dye some cool fabric, like this! I just funneled the extra dye into an old fashioned ice cube tray and popped it into the freezer!  Today I thawed it out and used it to dip dye these sweet flowers. I am working on a mini tutorial for you so check back soon!

{vintage baskets & feathered friends}

This year, when it was time to replace the front door wreathe I chose a vintage looking basket to fill with flowers instead. Once it was hung, it was beautiful, but I was startled to remember my feathered friend. I knew that every year, for years, a little bird has made her little nest in that wreathe. I was sad she wouldn't have a place to build her nest.

But as nature will, it made do with what was available. I have a pair of topiary trees flanking my front porch and my feathered friend chose one of these to build a snug shelter for her pretty little eggs. I am so happy she is still here, my little feathered friend.

{for the love of reading}

I love to read. And I love bookmarks. One can never have too many bookmarks. A recycled oversized file clip and a silky flower make a beautiful bookmark. Look for an easy tutorial coming soon!

old quilts new life: shabby art journals

A match made in Heaven - vintage quilt fabric and vintage book paper. The make a sweet ART JOURNAL. Available now in my Etsy Shoppe

remnants to ruffles: macebook pro case

{shoppe sale}

Summer is almost here and school is almost out - so let's celebrate with a SALE!

{sweet surprise, and it's pink}

I thought these were a beautiful pink and white surprise from my girl's on Mother's Day...

...little did I know there was more to the sweet surprise...it arrived via the post today...

...this beautiful, vintage pink and white 1935 typewriter. It works like a dream and I can't wait to type a love letter to my sweet man on it...a thank you note to my perfectly attentive daughters...an unexpected hello to my pal...Thank you my sweet, sweet girls. I love you.

tutorial: recycled notebook cover

This is a simple tutorial using one of my favorite recycled items. Dye Catcher Sheets. If you use these in your laundry, you know you love them. They really work! Once you have washed and dried your load, don't toss it. Reuse it!

remnants to ruffles: ipad case

As always, this was made with some of my stash of reclaimed fabric scraps. My favorite tidbit? The hot pink sari ribbon that was a gift from a friend!

workshops: chunky idea keeper

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