Friday, June 29, 2012

Reach for the stars - freebie friday


This is the last week of an 8 week all Summer long freebie friday event!!!! I will share a pic soon of all my lil sayings done up together!
The theme is Inspiration!!!


Each Friday I have given a design...like the "Reach for the stars" design and  now you will have some beautiful Embroidery bowl fillers, pillow tucks, or ornaments. You could also use the designs to make other items like wearable pins or small pin cushions.

Take a scrap piece of muslin and trace the BE BOLD design onto it. I like using a disappearing marker....that disappears when water is applied to it. On my left sidebar is a tip on how to make a lightbox to trace embroidery designs.

Also trace the square around design. Back-stitch your word on muslin in any color you choose. Trim muslin design down....1/4" away from outside square. Remove disappearing marker and let dry. Make into a mini pillow...with a backing and stuff it. One bowl filler is done. These also make great pillow tucks on a shelf. Tell your friends about the all summer long freebie friday!!! The previous weeks were: Dream, Play, Life is good, relax, Do your best, Be bold, and Choose joy. Look at the FREEBIES on the right sidebar for them.

These lil pillows are very fast to whip up...so lets get started...I will post mine also....it would be GREAT to see yours too!!!!
I am having some special visitors this week...my Mother in law and sister in law...so I better get cracking!

Come to the party....Whipperberry friday flair

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Henry the eighth & me

Gonna have a good day to today....
It's my Birthday!!!  I'm 45.....yikes!  What a milestone.  That is me above...at Loon lake...in a dress my mom made.  I would love to go back and observe a day from my childhood....I would get to see my mom again!
I share my birthday with King Henry the Eighth!
I love the show "The Tudors"....might have to watch a couple episodes!


Gee....the actor looks so much more handsome than the real portrait of King Henry...surprise surprise....lol.
Gotta run....Have a good one!

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Lil sweet watercolor paintings

Blooming posies Tabby cat Original ATC card - ACEO watercolor ink painting
These are my new ATC's ....I had a blast painting them....I just kept going and going.

Best Friends in the garden Original ATC card - ACEO sisters girls women watercolor ink painting
These gals look like best friends, but could be sisters 2.

Orange Tabby cat mouse Original ATC card - ACEO yarn watercolor ink painting
I had a fat ornage tabby cat growing up...he was a charactor!  My fav memory is him following us all the way to the store...he would wait outside and then would walk home with us.

Rainbow Puppy dog Original ATC card - ACEO weiner dachshund ink pencils colored
This is a weiner dog...love the short legs!

Sweet Halloween Witch Original ATC card - ACEO watercolor Pumpkin ink painting
She has such sparkly eyes!

Sweet Yellow Tabby cat Original ATC card - ACEO watercolor ink painting
This is my favorite....a sweet lil face!
These are all on my ETSY

Come to the party....at Whipperberry friday flair!

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Obsession with Marie!

shabby chic decoration boudoir Marie Antoinette ceramic art doll SRAJDMarie Antoinette Wedding, Prom, Party shoes
Luxury Wedding Invitation - Marie Antoinette inspired -Regal -  SAMPLEParis Photo. Fine Art Photography. Versailles Princess Room. Marie Antoinette. Fuchsia Pink White Gold. Rococo. Nursery Art. Size 8x10"
Marie Antoinette Necklace Marie Antoinette Charm Necklace Altered Art Marie NecklaceMarie Antoinette Doll Digital Download Collage Sheet - Paper Doll Torso, Many Embellishements For Paper Art, Crafts CS24M
RARE Antique Maria Antoinette Insignia Pin Brooch SilverPlatedMarie Antoinette Fantasy Gown Silk and Brocade with Bows - Custom
Pink Chandelier Marie Antoinette inspired Tags - Set of 5Marie Antoinette 03 digital collage sheet png cutouts
Fleur de Lis Charm NecklaceMarie Antoinette - 8x10 Paris Photo - Versailles, Rich Gold, Curtains, Chair- Luxury, Bed - King, Queen - Ornate, Baroque, Rococo - Vintage
marie antoinette jewelry boxFrench Bleu Silk
French Marie Antoinette Ornaments Star E Pattern - pdf ribbon ornies eiffel tower let them eat cake  tags pin badge party streamer dollMarie Antoinette - Book Sculpture - Altered Book art assemblage
Isn't this a LOVLEY TREASURY on Etsy!!
It is called....Marie Antoinette, My obsession!  The beauty of the era is still so strong....the colors are gorgeous!  I would love to dress like that for Halloween.
I am happy to be chosen to be a part of this treasury...mine is the last pic on the left...French ornaments Pattern

Monday, June 25, 2012

Consequences of today

The consequences of today are determined by the actions of the past. To change your future, alter your decisions today.
Unknown

You all know I love inspirational quotes....had to share this one!
This is a hard concept for me....I used to not plan for the future with my choices of today...it is something I am always working on and I am getting much better at it.
Sometimes I live for the moment...enjoying the here and now...but I know somethings have to have a plan.

This is a crow on old quilt I made several years ago with the intention of making a pattern for it.....it didn't happen....time slipped by as usual.  Oh well...not everything needs to be business!

Friday, June 22, 2012

Be Bold - Freebie Friday

This is the Seventh week of an 8 week all Summer long freebie friday event!!!! Only one week till the set in complete!!The theme is Inspiration!!!

Each Friday I will give you a design...like the "Be Bold" design and by the end of 8 weeks you will have some beautiful Embroidery bowl fillers, pillow tucks, or ornaments. You could also use the designs to make other items like wearable pins or small pin cushions.

Take a scrap piece of muslin and trace the BE BOLD design onto it. I like using a disappearing marker....that disappears when water is applied to it. On my left sidebar is a tip on how to make a lightbox to trace embroidery designs.

Also trace the square around design. Back-stitch your word on muslin in any color you choose. Trim muslin design down....1/4" away from outside square. Remove disappearing marker and let dry. Make into a mini pillow...with a backing and stuff it. One bowl filler is done. These also make great pillow tucks on a shelf. Tell your friends about the all summer long freebie friday!!! The previous weeks were: Dream, Play, Life is good, relax, Do your best, and Choose joy. Look at the FREEBIES on the right sidebar for them.

These lil pillows are very fast to whip up...so lets get started...I will post mine also....it would be GREAT to see yours too!!!!

Come to the party ....Whipperberry Friday Flair

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Sizzlers for the 4th of July

Patriotic Scrappy Banner/ 4th of July  Banner  / Party Garland/ Photo Prop in Vintage Red, White and BlueRed White Blue Felt Wall Flower, 7.5 inch sizeAll gave some sign American digital  - blue 4th of july uprint art words vintage style primitive paper old pdf 8 x 10 frame saying
Coffee Cups Mid Century Red Silver Band from AllieEtCie1909 Julius Bien and Co. 4th of July Boy with Firecracker60s 70s Wiggle Dress / Patriotic / Red White Blue / Double Zip / Summer FUN
Party Decoration - Lot of 200 Anchor Confetti - Red -White- Blue / Navy - 4th of July - Patriotic - Boys Birthday Party - Nautical ConfettiUncle Sam Hat Cake Pop - 4th of July Party Pops ( Red White & Blue)4th of July Recycled T Shirt Yarn 116 Yards 3 Balls Red White and Blue
Bicentennial Glasses Set of 8 July 4th 76 Patriotic Liberty Red White BlueVintage Sailboat Brooch Red, White, Navy Blue Gold Anchor. Porcelain. Sailor. Nautical.Red, White & Blue Patriotic fabric pennant banner bunting, 4th of July decoration, photo prop
Vintage Chunky Patriotic Plastic Cab Pierced EarringsAMERICAN Beauty II Red White n Blue Fabric Flower Headband Bling Satin Rosette Ostrich Feathers - Fits Babies Toddlers Big Girls 4th Of JulyStars and Stripes Patriotic 4th July Holiday Dog Dress
I LOVE this TREASURY on Etsy!
It is so much fun and sooooo Patriotic....this is summer!
Finally...it is warm here in Eastern Washington...I was beginning to wonder if we would even have a summer.
My daughter and I are going on a nice walk and I may have to have a light Margarita later...What's your favorite summer drink?
Ice tea also sounds good!

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Happiness...

Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.

Just had to share that with ya!
The above pic is from a Shabby Chic tutorial on my etsy.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Ya wanna laugh your head off?


That's right.....just watch "The big bang theory"  which is on a million different channels at lots of different times....it is soooooo darned funny!  Whenever I need to just laugh and forget about all the things I need to get done....I just laugh it up.....mainly because of Sheldon!
If you have never watched and thought it was just about some nerds....I suggest giving it a try....You'll love it!

Monday, June 18, 2012

1 day left on 25 % off sale

new 2012 Liberty flag Girl Stitchery hoop art E Pattern - email patriotic americana bead Pdf fabric vintage embroidery retro design
I just want to remind you hat tomorrow...June 19th is the last day of the 25 % off sale on my ETSY!!!!
Just use the coupon code "summer" ...at the checkout page on etsy...and you will get 25% off everything in my etsy store.
Here is a LINK to show you exactly how the coupon code works if you are not familiar with it.
Halloween Banner Paper Collage Sheet -  Email U Print collage black cat pumpkin witch hat art vintage sayings scrapbooking primitive digital
There are collage sheets....
Letting the cat outta the bag stitchery E Pattern - halloween pumpkin man black cat vintage like primitive
Halloween stitchery patterns.....
New  Large Mannequin Dress Form E Pattern - jewelry holder Pincushion Pin Keep email primitive pdf pinkeep cushion
My mannequin patterns in 3 sizes ...plus some finished ones too.....
2012 Sweet Summer mouse strawberry Stitchery E Patterrn - primitive mice Pdf  pillow embroidery banner
Summer stitcheries....
Raggedy gals quilt e pattern - 12 months seasonal stitcheries primitive pdf embroidery ann doll cat bunny crow
Raggedy ann quilt....this one is big!
Enjoy shabby chic Fascinator Party Hat - fabric banner tea party mini head piece
Party hats....the finished items
Halloween Witch Mannequin Dress Form doll Pincushion orange Pin Keep primitive pinkeep cushion
Finished witch mannequins....
3 cheers for Red White Blue sign American digital  - 4th of july uprint art words vintage style primitive paper old pdf 8 x 10 frame saying
Digital signs for inspiration and all the holidays....

12 Large Girly Flash Cards - vintage like altered art girl woman believe pink sweet signs words pretty scrapbooking digital uprint primitive
Flash cards for all year.....and many many more of my designs!!!!
The sale last until Wednesday arrives.