Newsworthy: Haute Handbags

I am thrilled to be SPOTLIGHTED in the October 2012 Issue of Haute Handbags.
See my featured tuturial on how to make this gorgeous Awning Strip Tote.

On the Worktable: Custom orders

custom orders pouring in - yea!

bible covers, ruffled bags, pretty hairpins, & quilted notebooks

In my house: trays

in my house - i LOVE LOVE LOVE trays of all kinds, - like these lovelies ...

...and then the other day I stumbled across not one, but TWO beautiful SILVER trays at Goodwill. For just under $10 the two trays came home with me - oh happy day

....and then i found a faux silver miniature stand with glass cloche at michael's.

So happy to have these for my collection!

Can't wait to find the perfect spot for them in my house!

Photo Walk: #1

1.busy helping a friend set up her booth in a local antique mall
2.my children served me this beautiful breakfast of green eggs & ham, complete with table settings
3.coming home
4.spending lots of time here with the Youth Orchestra
5.lots of big orders to get ready this month
6.never without my quilted planner & good reads

Live the Repurposed Life: Vintage Blouse

What do you do when your favorite vintage silk blouse has aged enough to tear?

How about some lovely dip dyeing ?

Maybe this scrumptious piece of fabric will find it's way onto a new apron???

Random Act: Mail Art with goodies

Sometimes a little act of kindness is warranted. I have chosen Kadee @ kadeewillow.com. She often leaves such encouraging comments. I so appreciate her.

I sent out some stitched goodness - hand dyed wool leaves, collected ephemera stitched onto a card, paper bag envelope & a scrap-rolled flower.

I hope it brought her a smile.

Something Special: Custom Art Journal Cover

This art journal cover was created as a CUSTOM ORDER for an artsy friend. This cover fits the Canson Art Journal.

Custom orders for journal covers, ruffled bags etc. are always welcomed.  Just contact me either through this blog, Facebook or my etsy store.

Halloween Bash: Wrap up

I thought it would be fun to share how I used the Halloween Bash items in my fall decorating. The banner looks so festive on my fireplace mantel.

I displayed a small pumpkin and crow to the top of my treat stand and it gives such height to the display.  And getting the reflection in the mirror is just a happy bonus!

I love fall decor!

Halloween: recycled pillows

This is part of our Halloween BASH.  See a listing of all projects so far at the end of the post.

*RECYCLED PILLOW TO THROW ON YOUR HAYRIDE

During our annual halloween bash, we always need "pillows" for the hayride. This year I decided not risk taking the ones off of my living room sofa because last year they were covered in caramel corn by the end of the ride.

Instead I made disposable pillows stuffed with newpaper. I liked the reverse side of my burlap after painting it - it looked spookier, so I used that instead.

You can learn to make twisted rosettes here.

Are you making Spooky or Pretty? Either would be great!

Other Halloween BASH Projects:

Spooky Books

Halloween Sweet and Spooky $1 Mirrors

Halloween Tags

Halloween Wreath

Halloween Treat Stand

Halloween Treat Bags

Enjoy!

Halloween Bash: Treat Bags

 

This is part of our Halloween BASH.  See a listing of all projects so far at the end of the post.

TREAT BAGS FOR YOUR GUESTS -

pack of doilies from dollar tree $1

cupcakes liners with picks from michaels $1 each

parchment paper in my kitchen drawer

candy- dollar tree

Total  - under $5 for 15 treat bags

Super easy and cute.

You could fold them in half for smaller half moon shaped bags.

They look so cute on the treat stand.

Other Halloween BASH Projects:

Spooky Books

Halloween Sweet and Spooky $1 Mirrors

Halloween Tags

Halloween Wreath

Halloween Treat Stand

Enjoy!