art stuff: pretty painted pouches

Just a little peek at some of the new and pretty painted pouches headed to my Etsy Shoppe!

Stop by the shoppe and see what else is new!

art stuff: she loves pretty

My number one fan loves PRETTY and so I always find myself creating things for her.

This painted pouch found it's way to her most recently and she did what she does best - applaud and drool and make me feel really, really good.

She has a gift for making someone feel like they are worth what they are doing, giving, creating. She has a gift for making someone feel cherished and loved.

I trust her judgement and I value her friendship. She is a gem and she deserves all the pretty she can get. I love you SK.

art stuff: pretty stuff & a chance to win

This is on the worktable this week - pretty zipper pouches...

These two bold and bright babies are sold, but look for more in my etsy shoppe next week! If you like this you could try to win THIS ONE in an auction over at this talented girls blog! But hurry - you only have until Friday!

newsworthy: win this pretty painted pouch

I gave a little peek of this here, when I talked about Roben-Marie's awesome Mixed Media Essentials stamps and what I did with them, but...

...I wanted to give you a few more shots of what this pretty painted pouch looked like.

You can win this in an auction over at Roben-Marie's blog next week, so be sure to stop over and read all about it!

Good Luck! ...But don't worry if you don't win this one - more coming to the etsy shoppe here soon!

on the worktable: hooked on scraps

I know I have posted several times on the love of using scraps of fabric but here I am again. I just can't bear to part with them. Just because they are small doesn't mean they aren't beautiful or useful - right? This time I paired that love with another favorite of mine. Rug hooking. What I got was an unexpected surprise.

Using a blend of fibers, hand dyed cottons, wool, tulle and more this bag turned out to be a textile lover's dream come true. Chunky, lofty, and just plain yummy. In rug hooking I take special care to vary the loft of the project, giving it added depth. I did the same here and this created the added bonus of shading- bringing out the vibrant color of the bag.

A reclaimed quilt block and vintage style spray made a perfect closure for the bag. I love the charm of the floral and tulle - a throwback addition to the funkiness of the modern hooked look. Touching this bag is wonderful!

Now can you see why I can't throw all those scraps away?

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: Ruffled bags

Ruffled bags on the worktable today.

Building up inventory that is headed out of state!

On the Worktable: Pencil bags

Aren't these the cutest little bags? They are pencil bags - ready to be filled with your -

• art pencils and brushes,
• markers,
• kids' crayons and colored pencils for quiet play,
• travel makeup or jewelry,
• pills and vitamins

The list just goes on and on...

Each one is -

•  embellished with my signature shabby edged ruffle and a handmade contrasting flower
• 8.25" x 3.5" in size
• perfect to fill a Christmas stocking
• quantities limited to stock on hand

Available in my Etsy Store this weekend.  Priced at $10 OR $8 each when you buy more than one. I would be happy to reserve yours.

remnants to ruffles: sweetest ruffles yet

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...THEY MIGHT JUST BE MY FAVORITE SCRAPS SO FAR THIS YEAR!

Deeper colors for the impending fall season, but still some brightness to them. I love the chevron patterns and big floral prints - a throw back to some of my favorite home decor fabrics from the past. I put a new spin on my signature floral brooch too. I love the new mix of solid and hand dyed silkies. Even my leaves have "sprouted" and become ruffled themselves. A trick that only sewing on wool can produce!

I wonder how anyone could ever tire of ruffles and rosettes?

I love her.

So - do you love her?

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