live the repurposed life: napkin storage

Repurposing Tips- Napkin Storage from Rae Missigman on Vimeo.

Quick & Easy Repurposed Napkin Storage.

Don't throw that empty box away - reuse it!

{friday fill in's}

1. I can't believe Easter is here already!
2. I wish there was a happy home for everyone.
3. How can I learn to walk away and try again later?
4. Scrambled Eggs is the last thing I cooked.
5. Six of one half a dozen of another.
6. I forgot paper towels at the store today, nonono!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I am looking forward to a movie
with the kids, tomorrow my plans include working in the studio and
Sunday, I want to go to church and then for a walk at the lakefront.

old quilts new life: colorful art journals

 It seems I can't get enough of these beautiful vintage quilts. I love the

way they look as repurposed covers for a journal. Dyed binding, fabric

flowers, wool leaves and waxed Irish linen thread add charm to each

unique book. There is something very lovely about holding a book that

feels chunky, soft and well loved. See more of these repurposed journals

here.

old quilts new life: quilt block tote bags

There is nothing like repurposing a favorite find. You fall in love over

and over again - each time you  make something wonderful with it...

These sweet little beauties were created using $2 cotton tote bags

from Michael's Craft Store. Quilt blocks, flowers and ties were all cut

from a favorite old quilt. I added a small embellishment to the back and

an inside pocket - also cut from the quilt.

{facebook & twitter}

Well it has finally happened. I have joined the "social media bandwagon." I have

dipped a toe in, half afraid, but am looking forward to connecting with those of you

who also enjoy the world of repurposing.  I would love for you to take a moment

and follow me on my new journey...creating a repurposed lifestyle. Use the icons on

my sidebar or click below.

  

{custom leather cuffs)

 Tooling leather is more than an art. It is an outlet. The perfect release. I

can hammer away the frustrations and what is born is a beautiful creation.

These custom cuffs are vibrant yet simple. The addition of a fabric flower

or vintage bauble adds just the right amount of tactile yumminess.

See more leather goodies here.

{friday fill ins}

1. Spring has the best weather.

2. I like to drink strong coffee.

3. I forgot to water my plants yesterday! 

4. Irish Boiled Cabbage is delicious!

5. Heads, shoulders, knees and toes. 

6. Walking is my favorite form of exercise when it's warm enough

out not to wear a coat!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to creating something wonderful, tomorrow my

plans include taking my son to the State Science Olympiad Competition at UCF University and

Sunday, I want to do nothing but read!

{friday fill in's}

1. Welcome to my new website! 

2. Flea Market Finds and Lunch with Friends makes me jump for joy!

3. There's a dozen new books I want to read!  

4. No Rules is the thing I love most about ART.

5. Eyes tell a story all their own. 

6. Summertime is what I'm eagerly awaiting.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a movie with my kids, tomorrow my plans 

    include time in the studio and Sunday, I want to take a walk and read a book by the pool.

tutorial: recycled gift card pouch

Gift Card Pouch Tutorial from Rae Missigman on Vimeo.

Have fun with this little project ! More to come soon on the {to dye for} workshop!

{monday musings}

1. {to "dye" for}  2.  {"Clean-Out for Quilts" for Haiti}  3. {Little Bee by Chris Cleave}

4. {Nikon D800}  5. {Osceola County Rodeo & Fair}  6.  {Buttery Soft Woolie Pillow}