Hello Sunny April!

April is here!

I'm so excited that spring is here and winter is behind us!

My tulips are blooming and it's fun to look in the garden for new growth.  My rhubarb is up and looking strong too. Easter is just a few short days away too...I love the decorations and the colors are so pretty.

I made a new phone and tablet calendar...above...click here for the download.

I drew some spring flowers and polka dot eggs for the background...making repeating patterns are pretty fun.

Click here for the download of the desktop.

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I have a brand new design!

Thrill of the hunt- Embroidery & mini quilt pattern #418

Easter is coming ... the thrill of the hunt is part of all the fun!
Add some scraps of fabric to the sides of the design for a whimsical mini quilt with rick rack all the way around. It's super fun, quick and easy to do!

Embroidery design measures: 5” x 6 3/8”
Mini quilt measures: 10 3/4” x 12 1/4”

Here is another shot of the mini quilt.

This is in my etsy shop now.

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Each month I have been making a really simple mug rug for my table by my recliner...

this one is for Easter time.

I used the sweetest bunny fabric... it reminds me of vintage gift wrap.

I love having a mug rug that fits a coffee or tea mug and maybe a water bottle too. Also maybe a small snack could fit on it too!

Here is the dimensions...the featured fabric goes on the 5" x 5" square. I added coordinating strips next to it and the outer border strips too. Add cotton batting in between top and backing.  Quilt or sew around strips. These wash well, just iron after.

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Just a reminder....the April surprise pack is still available in my etsy shop. 

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I have the prettiest bike!

I added fake flowers to the basket. I feel so special while riding it!

The days are finally getting nice enough to ride.

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I wanted to show you a few areas in my house that is drenched in Easter decor.

My white tree is my favorite....I have made most all the ornaments on it.

It really glows at night.

I love vintage honeycomb.  I made that chenille pink chick ages ago.

My bunny girl doll is sitting with a small needle felted bunny.... lots of corny goodness.

I love the vintage white bunny, the troll my pal Sue made and lots of paper items.

I made 3 bunnies this year, and all have sold, to very good homes!

They are always a fun to create!

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I have been playing with shimmery watercolors and prismacolor colored pencils.

When I feel like snacking at night...I pull our my art and do something creative instead.

Since I had a stroke at age 53 and found out I have diabetes.. I take it all very seriously.

I don't care how goofy my drawing is, if it lightens my spirits...its a winner!

I often draw and watercolor in my my journals. I have been loving spring themed items.

I found these great crayola colored pencils at Walmart...all the skin colors you need.... finally.

I had the hardest time making little faces I wanted...now its a breeze.

This was my first quick drawing.

I shaded in this line drawing I did....she really came to life.

This was a little piece of art I made of my Sister Angie. When we were little she got this racketball game for Christmas...we played with it endlessly.

I got some Bosca marking pens....they are like paint in a pen....so cool!

I made so many little treasures.

I threw them all in my strawberry shortcake lunch pail....great container for them!

I also made a shimmery Kermit...he has always been special to me!

He looks better in person....so shiny.

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This is a sneak peek of the MAY SURPRISE PACK....

coming soon to my etsy shop! 

Halloween Pendants

Come see how easy this really is!!!

A valentine box of goodies...

My daughter Selina and I are collaborating on a fun new project...

a Valentine box of goodies!

It's like a subscription box, but it is just a one time thing.

We may be doing more in the future for holidays.

You will get a box of fun products to decorate, craft with and celebrate Valentine's day! 

All items are designed by Selina and Shirley Hudson. 

There is 6 different items in the box:

A vibrant print....saying: Your heart and my heart are very very old friends.  I watercolored the art and added this sweet saying that can fit love of any form.  It is an 8" x 10" print (can fit a 8 1/2" x 11" frame too) (Frame not included- the one on display in photo is $4 at walmart). The print will have a clear protective bag. 

Isn't it cute framed up!

A valentine girl chenille stem dolly...on a spool. She is holding a heart and love envelope....and has a cute pink dress with trims and glitter. OOAK. 5 1/2" tall. Ooh la la.

Her face is another piece of art I painted....a pouty little girl.  She stands nicely and is super sweet.

A sweet wooden ornament...with a kitty cat and heart basket (we designed) ...hand painted....with lovely seam binding ribbon for a hanger. (2 3/4" x 2 3/4" not including ribbon length)

I just love the wood ornament....our special design.

10 heart tags in pink, red and white. 2" x 2" not including length of bakers twine. Hand stamped, great for gifts, adding to decor and snail mail. 

One wood hexie pendant with embroidery pattern for hearts (Not finished item) as shown. Really easy and fun to do! (hexie measures: 1 5/8" x 1 5/8")

Here is what the back looks like.

The finished design looks like this...fun and easy to make.

A Hudson's Holidays pattern - A vintage valentine mini quilt pattern. 3 designs are included....make some sweet wallhangings and table mats.

If you already have this pattern...I could replace it for another one.

We tucks a few little extras in too.  

click here to see the listing.

*****The value of all these items are more than $65.00. The box will be sent in a priority box...super fast....so you can enjoy your box of goodies.

I have been super busy with tons going on...

everyday is crazy.....hope to have a fun date night with my hubby and see the movie "The Favourite".

Happy weekend to you!!!

Happy New Year freebie bookmark tag

I want to wish you and your family a very

Happy New Years!

Copy and save the above freebie....its perfect for a bookmark, tag, label or even a scrapbooking element.  Punch a hole at the top for a ribbon or string!

*Please note that all freebies are for you to use to make finished goods (no mass producing) and gifts...they are still my designs. 

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Selina is turning 19...& she is having a big sale!

Selina (my daughter) is turning big 19 this week!

So she decided to have a big birthday sale in her Etsy shop!

19% off anything and everything...just use the coupon code when checking out.

The coupon code is:   BIRTHDAY

She has lots of pendants blanks: Mini hoop circles, ovals, tags, banner shapes, hexies....

which she makes herself, right here in America! 

I love the circle mini hoops...they are the perfect size for lots of projects.

All the supply blanks/3 packs come with how to sheets and a free pattern design.

She has earring blanks...

Imagine matching your dress fabric exactly with your earrings.

This pattern design comes with the 3 pack of earring blanks

So sweet! 

She has ring blanks and hexies!

I have a fondness for playing with the hexies.

The rings are adjustable.

Lots of finished designs too...

19% off!

like the new halloween ones....

in the brand new oval shapes. 

Love this face!

She even has tag pendant blanks.

The cat design pattern comes with this one.

The sales starts now and goes until Friday September 2nd midnight.

Come Check out the sale

coupon code: Birthday

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