Over the weekend...

Over the weekend....it was my Daughter Selina's high school prom!

She got this lovely dress.....for....drum roll.....

20 bucks!!

She is a thrifty shopper!

Doesn't she look great!

I had to hem it though since she is small.

This is her man...Jaryd.

They have been dating for over a year.

They get along so great...best friends too.

She is a gal that loves gaming....what guy doesn't like that?

He was helping her with her business this weekend too...what a gem he is!

They had a great time.

I got this on spring break...I just love this saying...it was 4 dollars! 

We went to an antique show on Friday...I got this cute tin that used to hold cookies. 

Cute old fashioned design.  I think it should hold sewing supplies now. 

I am always looking for Vintage Halloween....I got this at Coeur D'Alene, ID. 

Halloween noise maker....to scare away nothing but my cats....lol.

I love this little treat holder...I guess this was for Robert.

I think four nuts could fit in it! 

I got this blue pitcher...I know it is new...but I love the look of it.

My lilacs are already in full bloom...I need to cut and out into this pitcher! 

I love going to this primitive shop in a near by town...they have cute inexpensive pictures. 

This is a huge tag my daughter made....cut from her laser....and I got to play with it!

I put random flowers and free motion stitched it up. Plus I added a glittery banner.

There is a pencil next to it...that is how big it is!

Here it is hanging in my office.

Selina is considering alot of new products for her etsy shop...this may be one of them.

You could put any embroidery design in it....making it instantly framed! 

I recently got this lovely piece of art from Michelle Palmer....it is drawn on muslin!

I am still deciding if I will frame it and stitch it up into something. 

I went to the EXPO in my hometown almost everyday back in the early 70's....with my siblings to look after me.

I got this little flag for 25 cents...it is a great memory for me.

This cute elephant was made by a crafter...glittered...tutu of  party streamer and a sweet paper hat...this is in my office. 

Snoopy and Woodstock look after the office when I am not around!

Love their eyes!

Gotta get going...

Happy Monday!

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Be Nice...freebie & more

Be nice...or leave.....love this.

Have you noticed that people are ruder than they used to be.

Also people thinking they are being "Honest"...but are just plain mean?

I really believe....if you don't have something nice to say...then don't say it at all.

This would be a fun little sign in your office space!

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

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I am so happy for the weekend...I really need some time where I can just chill.

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I have a new banner set in my etsy shop: Sweet girls banner. 

They come on this collage sheet....12 banner flags....just download and print...cut out and glue onto jute! 

I painted the girls and flowers...converted them to the flag shapes and also made extra flowers and motifs as an illustration ...so that all the colors go together perfectly.

The banner can be any length. Each sheet has 12 flags....you could print as many as you need.

I have mine hanging in my office above my computer.

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Enjoy the little things!!!

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You are the icing on my cupcake freebie

This is a "sweet" saying! 

I think this would look great stitched up ...

and given as a gift!

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Lately....summer has taken over everything!

I swear there are so many things to get done...I can't keep up.

It should be the Lazy crazy days of summer!

I just scheduled senior pics for my daughter, getting a will to protect my daughter, new carpet, and many other tasks that needed to be taken care of.

Little things consume my time too...

I moved my German clock to my office and this is where it truly belongs... 

It finally has the right place in my house. 

I found these cute stackable containers at hallmark.

I was a big Miss Piggy fan when I was a kid.

I love the romance they had. 

I recently found this gem at an antique store for 6 dollars!

I had this Barbie as a kid...it was my favorite!!!

She is missing the cape and flowers....but she is pretty darned cute. 

I spent countless hours playing with barbies....I was not a baby doll fan.

This doll is from the 70's....when Miss America was very popular. 

This is a funny shelf in my office...full of silliness.

Grumpy cat, planet of the apes, VW buses and a pretty pony unicorn.

I also found this animal rummy game for 2 dollars. 

My daughter was shocked seeing this one...she thought it was rude....I told her "Gay" used to mean happy.

The cards are really cute. 

I love them 

Such sweetness 

I used to be called Squirrelly instead of Shirley....so I have lots of squirrel knick knacks.

Soon I will be able to share what goodies I am working on....there is just never enough time!

Hello Weekend!!!

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Making my space more me...

I probably said this before...but bear with me. 

My studio is a huge building right next to my house.

To save on a huge heating bill...I decided to have an office in my house during the real cold months....since I am working on adobe illustrator most of the time anyway. When I want I can heat the building...and craft up a storm...haha.  So far our weather has been pretty darned nice.

I guess I am a thrifty Scotswoman.

I made my new office as cute as can be ....and the sun shines brightly in it most days!

I started organizing it...looking better all the time!

I got some wonderful wall pockets from Deflecto....My hubby put them up in a flash.

My house was built in 1921....plaster walls....so there is alot of wallpaper!

I kept this yellow wallpaper....so retro and cheery.

I added more stuff to my bulletin board.

Here is another wall pocket...right next to the door.

I put my DMC thread chart in there and my tablet and also the latest mag I am in (my project is n the cover)

My daughter gave me a cute butterfly print for Christmas along with some other goodies.

This file holder is handy for my idea files and also pattern info.

Nothing gets bent or scratched...love it.

Here is my one of my lamps...made from a goodwill lamp (olive green and mustard yellow base when I saw it).  I painted the base white....took off the awful fabric on the shade.

Took strips of a flowery vintage sheet and tied it to the shade....instant shabby chic lamp.

I have my old computer handy and printer.

It truly feels like my space...inspiring.

I have my artwork above my computer...it is nice to see all together like this.

This organizer has an inside divider so pencils/scissors can fit it without sliding around.

These fit great on a small wall space area that was even used before.

It is nice to have things easy to reach for.

Very handy.  They are strong too.

Selina (my daughter) and I went to Goodwill....there were these artist pens just brought out by a gal.....these are premium double ended ....one side a marker brush and the other a smaller tip...Tombow. A ton in a big blue basket. 5.99......SCORE! All new

Pretty all grouped together!

Normally these pens cost 3.19 a piece.

I felt so lucky to get these.

We are going to play around with them on her break!

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Life is art

Paint your dreams!

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