Today I was very productive! I made these two hair scrunchies, finally figured out how to add the closure to a journal I made a couple of years ago (I’ll film and post that soon), made a couple of button ornaments, and followed a tutorial by Gi Kerr of Happiness in Crafting to make some pleated ribbons and lace. These are stitched onto paper, which easily tears off the back when done. Pretty good for a day of play! EnJoy!

Batik Hair Scrunchie

Blue Velveteen Hair Scrunchie

Pleated Ribbons and Lace

I slept late today, must have needed more rest! Another toasty day for doing laundry. I worked a bit on my wellness website again, only the text did not stay aligned where I placed it. Very frustrating! I have written to WordPress for help.

I did not get anything new made, though I watched another video and got some inspiration. We shall see what tomorrow reveals! Meantime, here is a sweet coffee filter that I altered and loaded with goodies. The butterfuly image is from a thank-you card that one of my nieces sent me years ago. EnJoy!

Private Collection: Blue Butterfly Coffee Filter Pocket

I worked on my wellness website a bit more today, and modified my business card; I’ll be printing the cards and launching the new page soon!
Also I helped my new business partner get set up to be a rep for the Debt Shredder. Yay!

This afternoon I made a couple of booklets to go in the pockets of the collage journal I made the other day. EnJoy!

Two Gray Booklets

I got a second chiropractic adjustment today, and another massage this evening, thank you Goddess! I’m stepping up my self-care. Next month I intend to get 3 massages, and after that, one a week. What do you commit to doing for your own self-care?

This afternoon I finished another book page pocket, using some scraps of really fun paper. Had I planned a bit better, I would have glued the 3 pieces to plain paper before sewing them to the front part of the pocket, to form one continues small pocket. Instead, I have 3 tiny ones! I made a little booklet to go into the large pocket; I may decide to decorate the paper clip to hold the flap closed. EnJoy!

Book Page Pocket Party

Book Page Pocket Party 2

Book Page Pocket Party 3

Today I made a tag for a challenge for a group I’m in, Grand Central Crafting. The monthly Collage of Dreams Challenge: Machines

Prompts were: map, stitching, stack, foreign language and a bonus prompt of glasses! I put the elements on both sides. I found a cool antique sewing machine image online to use, and had some puffy stickers and papers in my stash for the other elements. The black butterfly image is glued to the back side of a flat-back clear marble; I glued that on top of a mother-of-pearl disk. EnJoy!

Challenge Tag: Machines

Challenge Tag: Machines 2

Almost forgot to post again! I had a very full day, no time to create art, though I did bake cookies this evening, as it’s the coolest night this week!

Some years ago I belonged to a cloth doll club in Santa Cruz, CA, and one of the challenges we had was to make a paddle doll, using a wooden spoon or paddle for the body and head. I used a piece of driftwood, and this is what I came up with. Her name is Zaina, and she has twig arms. EnJoy!

Zaina

Another day in which I did not create anything new! I did some errands and worked a bit on my business, and this evening met with my Artists of Toastmasters group online.  Wrote in my journal this morning and took a walk this evening, and the day still flew by! Ah, well.

Here is a cute little trinket box I made last year, using an empty brie cheese box as the base and lid; I built up the sides with paper. EnJoy!

Peter Rabbit Trinket Box

Peter Rabbit Trinket Box 2

Today I glued together several avocado pits that I had peeled and dried; they do want to split when dry. Some I have carved, others are just plain. I shall see what I dream up to use them for!

I did finish the bag I began yesterday, as well. Here it is, glued at the sides and with a nice button and embroidery floss closure. I love it! EnJoy!

Paper.Fabric Purse Brown Stripes Finished

I forgot to make a post yesterday! Oops. After my massage last evening, I just relaxed for a while, and then it was time for sleep.

Blessedly, it was much cooler today than it’s been, and will remain in the 80s for this week. Phew!

I made this nice pouch/purse from a paper bag covered with some upholstery fabric, and lined with a piece of silk. I haven’t sewn up the sides and need to add a button to fasten; I’ll do that tomorrow. EnJoy these photos of the bag in progress!

Paper.Fabric Purse Brown Stripes

Paper.Fabric Purse Brown Stripes 2

I made a new logo for my Luminous Vitality website. Check it out here and let me know what you think! That took up most of my afternoon. Earlier I got a chiropractic adjustment and will be having a massage tomorrow evening. Bliss!

Here is another mug mat, made from a scrap of upholstery fabric. EnJoy!

Rust Geometrics Mug Mat