Owl you need is love....punch needle

Have you ever seen a pink owl?

usually they don't come in this color ... and this one is ready for Valentine's day!

This is my newest pattern!

Celebrate being in love...this punch needle design is perfect for your holiday and home decor or great as a gift! Learn how to make the sweet and super easy heart pins too. 

What a cute box topper and handy to store little supplies or treats. This punches up fast and is very easy. The box is paper mache (1 Dollar at jo ann fabrics). The gold trim is lovely....just a scrap needed.

Here I have the owl in the center of a berry wreath...

You could change the colors as well and make it fit any home decor. 

Finished punched design measures: 3 1/8" x 3 1/8".

I love using these little paper mache boxes with punch needle...they seem to go together very well!

This pattern will be ready tomorrow!

12 designs in one pattern...all the ones showed above.

The mini hoops are in my daughter Selina's etsy shop.

She makes them herself!

She cuts the wood and puts it together.... I am so proud of her....

Did I mention that she is in the 12th grade!

She has a business mind already.

I gotta show you my Valentine decorations next time!

Happy Sunday!!

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Halloween Jack

I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze....

This is my newest pattern:Halloween Jack Punch needle Pattern, #361

Celebrate a Merry Halloween...this punch needle design is perfect for your spooky home decor! 

What a cute box topper & handy to store little supplies or treats. This punches up fast & is very easy. The banner says "Spooky" . The box is paper mache (1 Dollar at jo ann fabrics)...easy to make it look old. 

I wanted to put candy corn in it, but I have not seen a smaller bag of it yet. 

Every bag I see is huge and I would never eat that much candy corn ...lol.

This pattern is in my etsy shop and my Patternmart.

This is also available as a printed and mailed pattern on my website.

Finished punched design measures: 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" 

I really love these fall colors...somehow it just makes me happier.

Have you decorated for fall?

I have not yet....I kinda want to and yet...I just want to put up Halloween when it is a touch closer.

Our County fair is coming this weekend and goes for 10 days...I can't wait to see if my daughter and I won prizes....hehehe.

I shall take pics!

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Blooming Blossoms

The blooms are opening...the beautiful weather is here!

This is my newest pattern : Blooming Blossom Punchneedle Pattern, #359

It is in my Etsy shop.

It is also in my Patternmart.  And if you like printed/mailed patterns...please go to my website. 

Celebrate your garden growing & blossoms opening...this punchneedle design is perfect for your home decor! 

What a cute box topper & handy to store little supplies or treats. This punches up fast & is very easy. The box is paper mache .   The trim is scrunched seam binding....so delicate.

This paper mache box....from hobby lobby...happened to have some embossed sides...perfect for dry brushing a lighter shade of pink on it.

Finished punched design measures: 3" x 3

The design was inspired by blooms around me!

And these petunias gave me the longing to use use a bright pink

I just love these colors.

Here I was picking out colors....ready to punch.

Here is what is looked like...part way through.

This is the back....where the needle goes in.

Punch needle is addicting!

Hope you have plenty of projects to work on this summer....I love stitching while sitting under the patio....beautiful weather, family around....laughing and swimming!

I have all kinds of Halloween projects to work on...alittle strange but oh well!

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Easy to do magnetic pinkeep & more!

I've been busy crafting...it's so much fun to get out all your supplies and play around.

Above is a cute magnetic pin keep....I made this from the Deflecto magnetic sheet. 

I covered the top of this paper mache box with a circle I cut out from the magnetic sheet.

This is a 3" paper mache box.

I glued pretty paper of top of the magnetic circle...then glued (hot glue) it to the top of the box. 

I also glued (this time with a glue stick)...the pretty paper on the side.

I added trim and an orange seam binding bow with a vintage button.

This would be great box to hold some small thread or buttons.

Then I decided to make my own mini art portfolio.

These are some clear pouches....they fit anything 5" x 7"...which was perfect for my watercolor paintings that happen to be 5" x 7"!

I made the cover in adobe illustrator...using my surface pattern design that you have probably seen me use over and over. 

The pouches will be available before long from Defecto

This makes a handy way to protect the art...but to be able to show it off very easily! 

It can stand or lie flat.  I tied a bow in the center with scrunched seam binding ribbon...it holds the booklet together. 

It also can be spread out like this.

I think it turned out real sweet!

Now I am going to get caught up on some painting classes...

before my daughter and husband get home and all the noise begins!

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Strawberries!!!

Summer and Strawberries go together!

This is my newest pattern:

Strawberry pincushion, needlecase, and scissors fob pattern #330

It is in my etsy shop, in my patternmart shop, and on my website (for printed/mailed patterns)

There is the Strawberry pincushion box....that can be made with or without the paper mache box.

Pincushion on box design measures: 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"

Pincushion alone measures: 4 1/2" x 3 1/2"

The strawberry needlcase.....with little flower.

Needlecase measures:6" x 4", not including ribbon 

And the small strawberry scissors fob

Scissors fob/needle sharpener measures:2" x 1 3/4", not including ribbon

This delicious pattern has everything you need to start sewing. A strawberry pincushion on top of a box to stash some supplies... a needlecase to store your needles & pins... and a scissors fob with strawberry needle sharpener. These are easy, fun, and quick.

Here is what the needlecase looks like when open!

 

Create a special gift for your BFF. The scissor fob keeps your pins, needles, and scissors handy. This is the sweetest set of accessories to your end table or sewing room. Use special techniques for all your paper mache boxes....any color or size. Learn how to make pretty banners from scraps of muslin. Learn how to make super fast strawberries for bowl fillers and christmas ornaments. Make strawberries from velour and velvet too.

The box can store you goodies!

Great craft show projects!

I have been making these for years....like this one....available in my Mrstiddlemouse shop.

I also tell you how to do this style in the pattern.

 

Time for some Strawberry shortcake!

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Owl the luck you need!

I am bringing you the luck of the Irish today!

This is my newest design...

"Owl the luck you need"

available on my etsy. 

And also on my Patternmart and my website (for printed/mailed patterns)

This lucky Owl made from wool felt is sure to get your Irish eyes a-smilin! What a fun addition to your St. Patrick's day decor! Quick and easy too! Fill box with treats or sewing supplies if you want it to be a pin keep.

Owl measures: 4 3/4" wide x 4 1/4" tall.

Whole project measures: 4 3/4" x 7 1/4".

Also includes how to make the box aged and how to make this sweet banner.

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On another note...

It's just pouring rain.

I am always whining this time of year.

I just want to be able to take a nice walk...is that asking too much?

I think I am!

As usual....I am waiting for Spring to come!

 

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U make me Purr....sweet treat make do box

Yay...my newest pattern is complete!

Valentine Kitty Cat make do pattern #320

in my etsy shop. Also in my patternmart shop and for a printed pattern go to my website

U make me purr...is a sweet Valentine keepsake. This project is easy, quick, and makes a great gift. Fill the box with treats or buttons & sewing supplies. This make do will look purrfect in your Valentine decor. Also includes how to make the box aged and how to make this sweet banner.

Kitty measures: 4" tall. Finished project measures: 5 5/8" tall, 5" wide including tail

I really love this lil guy....he is sooo sweet!

This could be made for anytime of the year, by changing the colors and banner saying.

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Be passionate

Be fearless

Be strong

 

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