More rain today, yay! What a relief for the parched earth!
This evening I made yet another little trinket box from a recycled packing tape tube. EnJoy!
We got some much-needed rain today, yippeeee! More please! I took some summery garments to the garage for storage, and brought in some cooler-weather clothes. I need new rubber boots!
Another day with no new creation. I attempted to make an altered playing card but it failed miserably–it got too soggy with glue and bent when I tried to round the corners with my punch–so I tore it up. So here is another arrangement I created for my table a few years ago. EnJoy!
Flowers and Candles
Woke up to intense smoke in the air–hazardous levels! – and luckily the wind blew it away about mid-morning, so I was able to hang my wash out on the line after all. We’re expecting some rain in the next few days, too! So I took down the fabrics I hang outside in summer to shade sunlight from my living room window. I also put out my fall tablecloth and created a small autumn display on the table. Alas, I don’t have a camera apart from this computer, and it would not reach to take a photo. I’ll ask a friend or neighbor to take some pix for me soon.
So here is another table-scape I created several years ago, when staying with some friends over Thanksgiving. EnJoy!
Harvest Altar
Today I picked up a free laminator that someone was giving away! She included some little pockets that will be useful for laminating ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) or other small items. The unit has a UK plug; luckily my local hardware store had an adaptor specifically for UK to USA, and it was affordable! I look forward to playing with my new toy.
This evening I made up the envelope from a free download from Gi Kerr of Happiness in Crafting; thank you! I embellished with some lace and made a closure with a little heart cutout. I love the teapot and cup on the envelope, so pretty. Added a blank card inside and it’s ready to add to a journal. EnJoy! I’m off to eat vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries. Mmmmmm!
This evening I realized I hadn’t gotten around to making something, so I needed a quick project. Decided to cover this pill bottle with Imagine paper from Graphic 45; it can hold a sewing kit, Q-tips, buttons, beads, or other little art supplies. EnJoy!
Went to see my Chiropractor in Auburn today, then on to Roseville to shop. I found some lovely lace trims at Hobby Lobby, on sale for half price! Nice. Got another pack of cream cardstock for journal pages, too.
I got home about 8:40 pm, so have not created anything new today. This is a sweet little ornament I made for one of my sisters, many years ago. EnJoy!
Rabbit in the Moon
Ahhh. Clear skies and no smoke today, hurray! Phew! I’m glad the wind shifted, as fires are still burning at a distance. Pray for rain with me, please! We need all fires out and moisture for our parched earth!
Here is another trinket box that I made today, using an empty packing tape spool and some scraps from my stash. I painted the inside with cream acrylic paint, and added a strand of tiny, flat faux pearls around the top edge. So pretty! EnJoy!
Woo-hooo! I made my first sale through my online boutique today, hurray! Big cause for celebration! I intend for this to get the ball rolling for many more sales now. This is the item that was purchased. Many thanks!
Lace and Pearl Clutch
This evening I made a sweet little container to hold paper clips, small jewelry, or other trinkets. I used an empty ribbon spool with one cardboard base still attached; I added another layer of card and some snippets of Graphic 45 “Ladies Diary” papers to decorate. I painted the bottom rim, then adhered some lovely faux pearl beads for embellishment. The bottom is covered with a scrap from my stash in a harmonious color. EnJoy!
Hoouieeeee! I made it to 200 day, just 165 left to go! Yay me!
Nothing too exciting today: I put a patch on the back of my fitted sheet where it was starting to wear and tear, and sewed up some seams on my mattress pad. I really need a new one of those, and I’m making do until I can get a new one.
So I thought I would share something a little more exciting than mending with you! Here is another of my lovely dolls. This one is Titania, Queen of the Fairies, and is the first flat doll that I dressed with fabric garments. EnJoy!
Finally the air is cooling down! Still horribly smokey all day today, though this evening it is less intense and I’ve opened doors and windows again. I don’t like everything to be closed up all day and all night!
This evening I found a sweet postcard from Graphic 45 in my mailbox, advertising one of their new paper collections, “Little Things.” I glued the card onto a piece cut from a box that rubber gloves came in and added some tiny glittery dots to enhance the images. I punched holes and added the handle from a paper bag so that I can hang this on my wall. EnJoy!
Fiber Fancies 