Saturday, June 1, 2019

June is busting out all over!

Happy June to you!
Oh boy, this time of year is great...schools ending, warm weather, vacations, enjoying the outdoors, camping, celebrating dads and grads....the list just goes on and on.
The living is easy in summertime....and the day lasts so much longer!

I designed some new calendars for your tablet or phone...click here to download and save as wall paper. 
The orange/yellow side is perfect for your icons on the computer...you will still be able to see them.

I already got out my fans and I especially love having the night air in my bedroom...it's so fresh and makes for great sleeping.  The crickets are a peaceful sound too. 
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I recently made up this sweet set of halloween art dolls...
they graduated from Halloween High 2019.
I made some last year...and had a blast creating them....I know its early but Halloween collectors buy early....
Everyone of them sold except the zombie with brains (she is available here)

I sew them up in a primitive style...and hand paint their faces.... 
They all have embellishments and extras to hold.....

The mummy has his bandages and a wool red heart....

Franky has his bolts in the neck and little scars on his face.
My very favorite was Dracula....I love how his head tilted. 

Most of them sold with in a few hours.

I also had to make some patriotic ones....uncle sam and lady liberty.

His eyes crack me up....so blue and innocent.
They have both sold as well.....
but....
My newest ones I am working on are getting close to being finished....they will be in my Hudson's Holidays etsy shop soon.....like this fun Werewolf.
This pumpkin and witch will be there too!
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My daughter Selina has a new item in her shop!
Tassels are everywhere now, have you noticed?
They are all the rage.
This is a crafting tool....that come in three sizes on a keychain made from wood... plus mine comes with step by step colored photos and instructions.

The small tassel tool makes a 1" tassel, Medium makes a 1 1/4", and the largest makes a petite 1 1/2".

Make tiny tassels for jewelry like necklaces and earrings (in my pictures I show them on my pendant blanks), use them as embellishments on pillows and pincushions, add them to paperclips for planners and on bookmarks. They make great graduation décor....just use your grads colors. They look great on flip flops, on tags, zipper pulls, hang on purses and make up bags, hanging hoop art, lamp light switch pulls.....and much more!!!

Use floss, yarn, bakers twine, thin crochet thread, string....and make them fluffy or thinner. These take only scraps so it is very thrifty

I like having these on my books I am reading.

They make great embellishments.

This blue one is sweet on her jar pendant blanks.
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And by the way ...  
you can find our kits of pendant blanks and patterns to go with it 
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My daughter Selina gave me a wonderful gift on Mother's day!
A beautiful clear roof over my patio....and other goodies to make it special!
Now, no rain will fall on me or my cushions!

We painted up this giant mirror and the reflection is wonderful....it make the patio even larger.
She bought me a cool lantern....
new cushions....Trix discovered it and claimed this spot.

We put little light up too

and a table to eat on.
Plus a beautiful rug....I;m very lucky!
Now I can read magazines, books and stitch to my hearts content.

So let's Welcome June!!!
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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

May day!

Can you believe how fast this year is going?
It's already May!
I am loving this weather and I bet you are too.

There are some many things to share with you this month!

Let's start with the calendar freebies.

I fell in love with these color combos....purple and blue! The purple area is great for your computer icons (it makes them still very visible).
Just download and save for your wall paper background.
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My newest pattern is ready!
Some days are simply meant for playing.

Stitch up this sweet mini quilt featuring a playful cute kitty cat for your kids or grand children. 
This is purrfect for a cat lover too! 
Don't we all want a little play time This is such a charming embroidery quilt wall hanging....so quick, easy and fun to do. This could easily be made into a pillow.

Cat Embroidery design measures: 7" x 8 1/4"
Finished mini quilt: 14" x 12 1/2"
This is the back, I found the best fabric in my stash...see how the mice are the same as my design...I was thrilled.
The kitty is sweet and frisky!
Fun, fun, fun!
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Selina, my daughter, has been featured in her 2nd magazine!
The new June 2019 American patchwork!
It is out now!
Sew on the go!
Her camera's can be left the natural wood color or watercolored. 
It's very easy!
Just adding fabric to them....is as sweet as can be!

Her camera pack comes with several embroidery designs.

Her polaroids come with lots of designs!
There are a lot to choose from.
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I'm having sales in all 3 of my etsy shops!!!
Starting May 1st thru May 8th
I painted a bunch of little girls on large tags....they are originals and are one of a kind.
These are all brand new.  This shop is 20% off!
No coupon needed, prices are already cut.

This one is called Starry Night.

You can find this little sweetie here~

I also painted some cats in the garden!
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20 % off~
I now have some sweet pillows and other goodies....
They were really fun to put together.
I had some blocks already done up, so I added to them...some crocheted flowers and assorted wool flowers too.

As you can tell...I am addicted to crochet now, I am new to it.
I love to put these on little shelve nooks or with a dolly.

This one is my favorite...it has a charm to it.

There are several to choose from...once they are gone...well they are gone...lol.
I also made a sweet mother's day pin from my crocheted heart...I wish I could give it to my mom...she has been gone for 21 years though....when my daughter was only 20 days old.


BFF pin made from a crochet heart.
and much more...Sale starts now!
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40% off!!!
everything patriotic....from patterns to signs....ornaments and tags...and more!




Valentines .....




The sale last until Wednesday May 8th....
then the next sale will not be for quite some time.