Halloween banners!

I designed some new Halloween banners...

This SET OF 12 small banner flags WILL GET YOU READY FOR Halloween and fall...WE ARE SO READY!!!!!  

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

When I painted the stacking pumpkins it was spring...it was odd thinking about Halloween so early.

This is what the collage sheet looks like...just print and cut out...

glue them onto a string or baker's twine. 

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

 Each little flag measures: 3 3/4" x 1 9/16". 

I also made a witch banner set! 

On this one....there are 6 different witches...made from cabinet cards... 

I picked some lovely ladies and decked them out in hats and accessories. 

I also created some coordinating polka dots and gray flowers in the flag banners. 

Here is the collage sheet...what I really like about these...are that they really get alot of attention and are so easy to whip up.

On labor day weekend...my hubby, daughter and I put up a cool privacy fence! 

Now my studio is private and I can sit out with coffee...take breaks and enjoy the outdoors on this side of my property.

My main job was chain sawing trees and ripping out bushes....it was a forest!

Now I can finally enjoy this part of my yard to its fullest!

It makes me want to do all kinds of other projects!

I just need to concentrate on business though...lol.

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If the Turkey is dry....

Hey Everyone....this is my new sign...pretty funny huh!

Nothing worse than a dry turkey...lol.

I can't wait to have turkey and the fixings....I have been on weight watchers since the end of July...lost 32 pounds.  I am going to save my points and eat some of my fav foods....and enjoy the day.  I am very happy with weight watchers...love budgeting my points and still I get to eat alot of what I love.

This sign is now in my etsy shop!

I think the key to true happiness is being thankful and grateful!

I also believe in love being the most important thing there is. 

I am going to try to not stuff myself...because it feels so bad to have an achy tummy.

I would like to take a nice walk...if the weather permits. 

I love pumpkin pie....but I only have it this one time a year.

It always reminds me of mom...she has been gone 18 years....so I love having a bit of her around.

She made wonderful pies....the best crust...so flaky. 

Do you have traditions that really bring back the memories?

I got out a box of "Memories" the other day while looking for my air force picture... it is amazing how life is so different now.

Back then things were simple...which is both good and bad.

Sometimes it seems that we have 7 or 8 lives in one...all very different according to the stages of life.

I am thankful for everything...the past, present and future.

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Welcome great pumpkin!

Have a wonderful Halloween!!

A Vintage Halloween....mini Quilts!

The scene is set for a very vintage Halloween!

This is my Brand new pattern:

A vintage Halloween mini Quilts ...available in my Etsy shop.

Single pumpkin quilt design measures: 11" x 4"

Pumpkins...pumpkins in a row...Witches.....all in tow.....

These 3 lil quilts are just perfect for your Halloween Decor. There is a pumpkin mat, hanging banner Witch hat and a trio of Pumpkins on a larger mini quilt. All three feature wool and fun fall fabric. 

They make terrific mats for your table, shelves and backdrop for decor!

This pattern is on my Patternmart site too!

If you would rather have a printed and mailed pattern...please go to my website.

Witch hat design measures:

11" x 4" not including hanger & bells

Trio of Pumpkins measure: 

16" x 7 3/4" not including hanger.

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I put up all my Halloween decor in my house...it nearly killed me...so much work.

I always have to clear our areas, then dust and clean....then get a million boxes out...then get all the light up items and big items where they should go.  Finally the little stuff all around.  

I love how it looks when it is done!

Now I need to put my feet up!

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Halloween....already?

I know it seems way early to be working on Halloween.....but it really is not....for designing.

I love working on my surface pattern designing skills.

Above is "Autumn fields".

I love scarecrows and fall....I love the orange pumpkins.  To me the pumpkin is the big symbol of Halloween and fall...just love that time of year.

I wanted this collection....which I would love to make into fabric...to make you think of Halloweens in your childhood.

Those warm rays from the autumn sky....but a chill in the air.

I want you to imagine a field of wheat....with scarecrows guarding it.

This is how the collection looks together...in this color combo.

My scarecrow heads....

Pumpkins in the field

wheat ....so yellow and ready for harvest.

More pumpkins

and more wheat

Here is the same collection....different colors.

I like the black alot 

sweet colors

I always wanted a white pumpkin....but I always buy orange ones.

Good contrast colors

Here is an idea of how they might look on products.

I would like them in a quilt however.

I still have to work on it....but I thought you might like to see these.

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Witchy goodness!

I know it is super duper close to Halloween...but I had to share some last witchy goodness!

Above is a delightful vintage drawing of a witch!  Slightly goofy and a little nutty.

I used to cut witch on broom silhouettes from black construction paper when I was a kid.

Good times.....making our own decorations. 

This is my plastic witch I always put out in my pots of flowers.

She is grumpy and mean....but she never fades.

She is like a gnome.

This one is some art deco goodness.  

She is glam and looks like she might have known the Great Gatsby!

I have been watching all my favorite hokey Halloween movies from the 60's....usually hammer films with peter Cushing and Christopher lee.

I also love Vincent Price.....just watched "Twice told tales"....pretty good!

I love roasted pumpkin seeds and enjoying these flicks.

We are going to have those pumpkin shaped pizza's on Halloween....can't wait!

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Etsy tips and being featured!

I am excited to be a featured artist 

on Sarah Leonard's blog today!

It is a cat-like curiosity.

Sarah is a creative, an artist, a musician, a writer, a blogger and a creativity coach, based in the UK.
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The post is about.... the secrets of Etsy success!

I share my story, etsy tips for sellers, answer questions, and much more.....please check it out!!

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This is my newest pattern...

"Making Merry..in October" #340

There is a joyfulness in the air.  

This little Pumpkin guy is making merry...in October!  

Make this embroidery design in a flash....so quick, easy and fun to do.  

Add color and glitter... this is simply sweet!  

Finish the design in a hoop with frilly ruffled edges....so unique

Finished design measures: 18" long with streamers x 9 3/4"

Embroidery design measures:3 1/2" x 6 1/4"

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No Brains....Zombie Embroidery

My brand new pattern!

No Brains! I want Candy!

Zombie embroidery pattern #336

It is in my Etsy shop, my patternmart, and website!

Let's scare up some fun this Halloween! This Zombie girl embroidery is quick, easy, and makes a spooky addition to your home. Use your fun Halloween fabric to make this bright pillow.

I love how it has a log cabin quilt feel to it! 

Design measures: 4 5/8" x 5 5/8"
Pillow measures: 10" x 10"

Zombie are so popular now!!

****Also included are special aging and depth secrets to add to all your stitcheries!

 

My last Zombie embroidery was this:

It is also in my shops!

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Makes me want some candy corn really bad!

 

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Happy Thanksgiving ....don't forget the dressing!

I had to have some fun with this!

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving....

and don't forget to have FUN!

We can get caught up in the preparations, the "have to get done"s, and all.

Enjoy each other and let loose!

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Don't forget.....my BIG SALE is still going on...

40 % off everything in my etsy shop!

For more details....click here

SORRY...THE SALE IS OVER :(

Happy Halloween - special offer today

Happy

Halloween!

 

Today I am offering the sign above on etsy....for 1 dollar!

Sorry the offer is now over :(

This is a digital sign...you download and you print.....instantly...no waiting.

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My daughter and her friends are dressing up at school....she is a cop.

We carved our pumpkin last night.

 

Have fun today!

 

 

Happy Orange spot

Come find you happy orange spot...on this fabulous Etsy Treasury!

This color is sure to cheer you up and these products are wonderful.

Lovely artwork

 

Love it!

 

Cute....

I really love VW vans!

I want one so bad...all restored!

My pumpkin sign

 

yummy and little works of art.

 

How sweet is this? 

This leave photo is awesome!

Come look at the treasuries on etsy.....there are every topic you could possibly think of.