I’m enjoying a rainy Saturday on the 2nd of September, doing laundy, bringing a few cool weather garments in from garage storage and taking a few warm weather garments out. A nice day to relax and putter! I’ve been hired to sew two tunics for a customer to wear at work, so I may do a bit of sewing on the first one later on.

Here is a lovely little shoulder bag I made recently; the outside is a soft, moss green velvet remnant from a friend who makes drapes and pillows and the lining is another remnant I had in my stash.

Also upcycled an ice cream container with this pretty linen scrap with yellow flowers. EnJoy!

Moss Velvet Bag

Moss Velvet Bag 2

Moss Velvet Bag 3

Floral Ice Cream Tub

Floral Ice Cream Tub 2

One of my first sewing customers this summer hired me to transform an old doll into a fairyfor his magic show.  He loves her new outfit and is delighted with my work! Here are before and after photos. EnJoy!

Original Doll Before

Midsummer Fairy Una

Midsummer Fairy Una 2

Midsummer Fairy Una 3

Midsummer Fairy Una 4

I’m now offering sewing and alteration services! Mostly local businsess, though you’re always welcome to pay for shipping if you’re not in my county. I can also make aprons, pot holders, napkins, coasters, and more. Just got a commission to make a custom doll for a local magician!

Today I finished embellishing this treasure box, made from a recycled cardboard tube. I created the bottom and the lid from circles of mat board scraps, and added a rim to the lid made from paper adhered to cardstock. I learned that paper does not like curling, at least not without a few creases! Perhaps next time I’ll try steam ironing the paper before curling to see if that helps.

EnJoy the treasure box!

Elegant Beauty Treasure Box

Elegant Beauty Treasure Box 2

Elegant Beauty Treasure Box 3

Elegant Beauty Treasure Box 4

Here is my latest creation, a gorgeous travel journal from Graphic 45 that I decorated and embellished. EnJoy!

Who will buy some art from me today? I have SO much stock to sell, and need to move some out to make room for new!
Go here to shop:

The first 10 customers who purchase today will receive a bonus surprise gift. GO shop now!!

Parfumerie Journal

Sea Themed Tin

Pink Roses and Pearls Journal

Did you know you can change an artist’s life for the better? Here are some simple ways you can support me!

Yesterday I made this lovely tag, using a sheet of paper that I downloaded from Gi Kerr’s Happiness in Crafting group, of which I’m a member. Thank you Gi! I love these beautiful blues and images!

This one is double-sided, as are most of my tags. EnJoy!

Many of you know that I’m longing to have a Dream Box to organize all my art supplies in. On the 15th I’m driving about an hour away to visit a friend who owns one so I can get a feel for it in person and take measurements with doors open. I’m also running a fundraiser to manifest the money so I can purchase my own Dream Box. I love donations! Please go to this link to donate whatever you can. You’re also welcome to purchase some of my art for the cause. Thanks!

Royal Blue Tag 4

Newspaper Pouch 5

Royal Blue Tag 2

Newspaper Pouch 6

I made a couple of expanding pouches using recyled business envelopes, inspired by Natasa of Treasure Books.

The Wisteria colored one is made with white envelopes, and was my first try. Didn’t come out exactly as I wanted and along the way I learned to add the scraps of paper that cover up stamps and writing, before gluing the envelopes together! I still like it, though.

The fern pouch is made with a sheet from Graphic 45’s Nature’s Notebook collection, and brown envelopes that my utility bills come in. This one came out much better! EnJoy!

Wisteria Expanding Pouch

Wisteria Expanding Pouch 2

Ferns and Flowers Expanding Pouch

Ferns and Flowers Expanding Pouch 2

This is your last chance to save 30% on the lowest item in your cart, once you spend $197 or more! Sale ends today, 31 May, at midnight PST. Go here to shop! (Custom print items not included in the sale.)

Here is today’s creation, another bag made from a paper mailer from LL Bean, covered with this pretty contact paper and stitched at top and bottom edges. EnJoy!

Black and White Floral Bag