Stuff and things....and more

I have so much to say about my friend Marilyn...that I must continue with this post. 

My last post tells you how we know each other and a little about her.

One thing I think I forgot to say is... that we both wanted to stay home and raise our daughters.

Even when it meant money was tight or we had to sacrifice things....it was soooo worth it.

I would do it again in a heartbeat and I know Marilyn would too!

We both decided to help bring in income with designing/crafting/work from home.

I want to jump to her Etsy shop called Stuff and Things & co.

Country Angel

Marilyn loves working with paper

Steampunk angel

Chocolate lovers angel

Chick party favor

Steampunk style tags

Romantic country angel

There are many more in her Etsy shop

She has been on Scrapbook Soup....

Click on the link above to see her segment!

She shows how to make the cool Paris board....with Crazy tacks.

You must see some of the ideas she has about this product!

Sweet flowers on this memory board/organizer!

• Check out her Website
• Check out her blog
• Check out her Pinterest boards
• Check out her Etsy shop

Vintage steampunk Mannequin dress form

I have been having the funnest time making my mannequins to sell....

I have not made any in a while....they are addicting.

This is a medium size mannequin....made from Tim Holtz fabric.

It measures: 14 1/2" high...8" wide. 

This is in my Mrs. Tiddlemouse etsy shop.

My mom used to call me tiddlemouse.

It has a has a dyed cheesecloth tie around the waist, a buckle on the cheesecloth belt, a gear near the bottom, pins, more gears, Huge rusty wire wings, a wool heart with safety pin at the top, a brown spool of thread, and a brass/black stand. You can use this for you sewing supplies or to display your jewelry.  

I kinda hope it doesn't sell...so I can just keep it.

As if I need another pincushion. 

I attached the thread....with a string....it can be replaced later when it is all used up.

It is hard to see, but I aged the brass stand with some cool black metal patina stuff.

My patterns for mannequins....of all forms...can be found here.

There are mini, medium, large, Santa, and witch. 

  I found the wire ...there is no more...it is a one of a kind.

My daughter and I sometimes go hunting around for rusty items by the railroad tracks.

It is pretty close to us and it is like treasure hunting.

Some more finished pincushions can be found here.

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By the way....there is a fun new show called "Thrift hunters" on Spike TV......It is so much fun,

but I warn you....you will want to go thrift shopping right after watching the show.

 

Come to Fancy this Fridays

Sweet Mini mannequin pincushions

I had fun sewing last Saturday...with a group of sweet ladies.

I sewed up some cool party hats, large mannequins and

I made some mini mannequins....

This rose mannequin in my Mrstiddlemouse etsy Shop.

I love the floral fabric and the doily apron.  It has the cutest banner pin that says "Love".

This one has pins on the fabric and a sweet tulle skirt!

They measure: 8" high...2 3/4" wide.

This one is prim...kinda steampunk.

I love the fabric....tape measuring sticks.  I added a lock to the waist.

I have made a lot of these the past few years....they are fun create since I have so much fabric (like you) and it is like playing dress up.

I sell the pattern to make these in my Hudsonsholidays Etsy shop.

These mini mannequins are fun to make and are so adorable. The tomato pincushions are so quick and fit onto your spool of thread.
Both designs take only scraps and make great gifts!

These pincushions are so easy too! What a useful tool to have by your side because they are small and easily accessible.
The mannequin and tomato make great gifts, friendship swaps,
and fabulous sellers at craft shows. 
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Something to think about....

 

A good idea will keep you awake during the morning,

but a great idea will keep you awake during the night.

Marilyn Vos Savant

 

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