Monday, March 31, 2014

Scrappy flower pins

Merry Monday to you!
I am being corny today!
I wanted to show you my scrappy flower pins...on my Mrs. Tiddlemouse etsy shop.
Above is "believe"
I love pink gingham....reminds me of little Easter dresses or summer outfits my mom would make me.

I put each one on a tag...makes a great gift this way.

I know a few people this would be good for....you know who you are!

I put them on my large mannequin dress form...which are perfect for display or to hold your jewelry collection.  I also sell the patterns for many mannequins.

They are made from layers of vintage fabric scraps.
"Love" has a yellow and green format.

"Beautiful" would also be good for a lot of people I know.
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Are you working on any new projects for spring?
I am thinking of having an herb garden near my studio door...I would love to smell the herbs in the summertime.
I have decorated for Easter...boy do I have a lot of stuff (wanted to say junk...lol)
I'll take some pics.
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Refuse to settle for anything less than butterflies!
 

Come to the Pin me Linky party and The party bunch...great fun!

Sunday, March 30, 2014

My drawing book

Happy Sunday to you!
I just wanted to share some drawings in my drawing book I got for Christmas from my sis.
Last time she was here....me, my daughter, and sister drew for hours at our dining room table....with tons of supplies and books.  We had a blast and also had wine.
My daughter had coca cola.
My sister wants to do it again when she comes up next.

I draw with a stabilo pencil ...it makes nice dark lines when you want it to.
The only bad thing is you can't erase it really.  That's why some of my lines are thicker than others.....but I love how it looks.
That is the little bear from the Goldie locks story.

I love me some tabby cats! 
My own sweet tabby cats pose all the time....making me laugh....but they never water the flowers.

Yankee doodle bunny...complete with fireworks.
When I am watching TV at night ...I will pull out my book to draw.
This book has quotes on each page....inspirational quotes.
I just drew whatever I wanted around them.

This poor mouse is gonna get liquefied.
I have lots more to show.....another day.

I think you should draw or doodle....whenever you have some spare time.
It not only is fun, but it relieves stress.
Plus.... added bonus...you will get better and better the more you do it!




Friday, March 28, 2014

Spring birds

Have you noticed all the birds chirping with happiness....they have cheered me up....just hearing them tweet.
Here is a lovely design of birds....they would look fabulous stitched up and framed.
All in blue floss!
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I also wanted to share with you this coke ad in an old mag I was talking about the other day.
It's the six bottle carton.
This little girl is thrilled to get this coke...it is the depression after all....so it was probably like gold!
I love the hat, gloves, and tiny purse too.
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Happy Friday to you!
Enjoy your weekend!


Thursday, March 27, 2014

Easter and snow white

Bet you didn't know that snow white was a spokes woman for Armour's ham!
I found this old ad in my Good housekeeping, April 1938.
It says they are inviting you to their Easter feast!

I just love the drawings and bright colors.
It says...to go with this meal they recommend...Cream of mushroom soap, celery, spinach with crisp croutons, parsley buttered potatoes, pear salad in gelatin with mayonnaise (gross), coffee and dessert.

Now that is a big ham for her and her men!
She'll have to get an ax out to chop it up.
This magazine is chick full of lovely ads and fun advice (which is sooooo dated).
One article tells you to keep your legs closed when wearing a dress (no duh).
It also has a wedding day budget....39 dollars for wedding dress, going away suit $29, girdle $5, nightgown 3 at 1.95 each, extra gloves 1.95, and get this....Brassieres 4 at 50 cents each....lol.
I'm on the floor laughing now.
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Women pretty much cooked, cleaned, and waited for their man to come home.
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Times have greatly changed!
 

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Fortune favors the brave

I love making signs....I love to inspire and also to laugh.
"Fortune favors the brave" is in my etsy shop...so are all my digital signs.
My daughter Selina helped with it....taking the photo used in the background.
She is sweet to share with me.

looks like a chalkboard sign....just download and print....no chalk needed.
The sentiment is so true!
Here is my Easter drawing made into a sign....a sweet kitty with bunny ears....
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I am going to share with you some more drawings I have been messing around with....very soon!
 

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Last day

Hey everyone!
This is just a reminder that this is the last day of my big sale....after 11:59 the 40% deal will be over:(
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Everything is 40% off...everything in my Etsy store!
 (Hudson's Holidays)
Use the coupon code : spring2014
When checking out.
If you are unsure how to use a coupon code...click here.
This is the last day....now until
March 25th 11.59 pm (pacific standard time)  
The sale is over....sorry:(

There are very inexpensive designs....like this Paris Poodle   

Witchy Halloween projects...

Fun wool pin projects....using your scraps of wool or felt

Inspirational embroidery and quilts

Raggedy Ann...bee happy

Super easy banners....you can personalize and make any banner you want.

Patriotic badge...fun and easy

Pumpkin people

Mice pincushions.....using only scraps...makes great gifts.
I also put these in my Christmas tree (making each mouse with Christmas fabric)....just resting on a branch.

Christmas stocking with easy peppermint sticks....lots of tags labels are included.

My white rabbit valentine...so sweet.
All gave some sign American digital - pdf blue 4th of july uprint art words vintage style primitive paper old  8 x 10 frame saying
Digital signs....just download and print.
12 Sewing Room Studio Supplies Tags - label Uprint thread Digital Sheet storage supply button paper vintage organize
Supply tags....organize your sewing space!
12 Large Birthday Mothers Day Flash Cards PDF - inspire celebrate mom dad graduate banner vintage like antique signs words
Flash cards for every time of the year....like this set that covers mother's day, father's day, birthdays, celebrations, and the Graduate!
Plus tons more....
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There are patterns for quilts and crafts...for every holiday and everyday in between.
We have signs, flash cards, collage sheets, and much more!
This is a great time to get patterns to make into gifts for next Christmas, craft shows, and also projects to make throughout the year.
Projects for your little girls, gifts for friends, and something for yourself!
Quilt patterns, embroidery, home decor....Patriotic patterns....Easter and Springtime....
There are flash cards for every occasion, tags, labels, and artwork
I have over 230 patterns and over 170 digitals to choose from!
If you have any questions.....just let me know!

Monday, March 24, 2014

In your Easter Bonnet

Trendy Summer Tea Party Garden Wedding Straw Hat Wide Brim Butter Cream and Pale Blue Large Flower
So beautiful!
LAST ONE!! Easter Wreaths - Spring Wreath - Easter Eggs - Easter Egg Wreath - Easter Decor - Primitive Pastel Egg Wreaths - Primitive Decor
Gorgeous wreath!
Curious Little Bunny Pots /  Whimsical Easter Decoration / Bunny In Flower Pot
I love this...I think she is selling tons of these....cute!
 
Easter Egg Silk Dye Kit- Eco Friendly Up-cycled kid friendly DIY Gift
Just beautiful
 
Young Woman in Green, Outdoors in the Sun, Mary Cassatt, 1 in. 25.4 mm necklace, pendant, glass jewelry, art, impressionism, no 81
Now that is a pretty pendant ...a girl in her bonnet
 
EASTER EGG SOAP, Easter Bunny Shimmering Pastels Soap, Scented in Green Clover and Aloe
Soaps....I almost can smell their sweet scent!
 
Victorian Easter Basket - Blue, Green and Yellow
simply lovely basket
 
Antique 1890's Sutherland Victorian tea cup set, bird tea cup and saucer, gold and white china tea cup set, English tea set, antique tea cup
I had tea this morning...it would have been better in this cup!
 
Easter burlap banner garland with easter bunny and flower teil and moss
I love banners!!!
 
Downton Abbey -esque Wafer Papers for Cookies - 1920s Hats Edible Images
Can you believe these are cookies....cool!
Straw Hat Easter Bonnet  is white scarf and peach and white flowers size S/M
Just as sweet as can be!
bunny postcard set, easter postcard, 4x6 set of 4, animal silhouette art, gray, taupe, rabbit, woodland nursery decor, minimal animal print
Unusual....very springy!
Take a moment to see these delightful etsy items...made from many talented artists who really need your support!   Plus they make much better gifts than some random object at walmart!
 
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Gotta run to the dollar store....for a few little things, but I never get out of there without buying a whole lot more!

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Having a blast!

Hi...I wanted to share some new paintings I have been working on...
I'm having a blast!
It is so much fun to collage backgrounds and then add a painting on top. 
I do many at one time, because I am impatient.
I tell you...I am always thinking about Halloween designs.

I love her pale blue eyes and her bleeding hearts.
These are not done yet...but they are getting closer.
The more you practice drawing...the better you get.
I found some of my old design drawings the other day...they were bad!
But I drew as well as I could at the time....practice definitely helps.
BIG TIME SALE.... 
I am still having my big sale on Etsy!
everything is 40% off...everything in my Etsy store!
 (Hudson's Holidays)
Use the coupon code : spring2014
When checking out.
If you are unsure how to use a coupon code...click here.
Starting now March 19th...until 
March 25th 11.59 pm (pacific standard time) 
The sale is over....sorry:(

There are quilt patterns for every holiday!

Fun embroidery that is easy and quick!

Gorgeous centerpieces

 Sweet projects that are not scary!
Useful pincushions

 
Wool projects...

Jewelry projects with photos.

And projects that make a great gift!
Plus tons more!
There are patterns for quilts and crafts...for every holiday and everyday in between.
We have signs, flash cards, collage sheets, and much more!
This is a great time to get patterns to make into gifts for next Christmas, craft shows, and also projects to make throughout the year.
Projects for your little girls, gifts for friends, and something for yourself!
Quilt patterns, embroidery, home decor....Patriotic patterns....Easter and Springtime....
There are flash cards for every occasion, tags, labels, and artwork
I have over 230 patterns and over 170 digitals to choose from!
If you have any questions.....just let me know!