Saturday, February 1, 2020

Hello February!

 
It's February!
A whole month of 2020 has past.  January was a very busy month!
I really love this coming month because it will be Valentine's day and I love all the hearts, romance, and love.
Decorating for it is a blast....and it really makes a gloomy month special.
This freebie desktop is all about cute kitties and hearts....get your free phone or tablet wall paper here.
I always put these on my phone and tablet.  Sometimes a stranger will see my wallpaper and ask me where I got it... so please share that you can get freebies here. 
and here is where you can download a desktop calendar....the red section is for your computer icons....it makes it easy to see them.  
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Here a few New projects I have been working on......
I have been making my monthly cat with balloon patterns....I have from August until March done and ready.  This is February....done in Valentine pinks and reds

She has little hearts on her behind. and a set of pink and red flowers on the corner.

March is also ready.  I happened to have some fun green fabrics and a new shamrock print from hobby lobby. I think green goes well with pink ...purple too though. 

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All are pastels...my own artwork. 
These are large and are on 2 sheets....The Tags are: a Black haired beauty with hearts, Hearts with arrows, Bunny holding a heart, plant of hearts, Queen of hearts and a large heart. 
Each tag is 3" x 6"....so they are large.
Simply print, cut out, add ribbon and glitter!
These are great for you to decorate your home, scrapbooking, altered art, crafts, party supplies, classroom valentines and gifts. 

I love bunnies....they are not only for Easter!
Those crochet hearts are a breeze to make...look on youTube for videos on how to do it...the hard part is picking one video....there are so many to try.
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I retook some photos of my valentine badges.  Over the years I have gotten better at my photography.
They look sooo much better. My background is white poster board and 2 photography lights.  You can buy photography kits online that are not very much money....prices are always getting better.  Plus phone cameras are pretty great now and free photo editing apps as well. 

I use lots of ribbons and old book pages.

I also use lace, felt and ink to age the paper. There are 2 sizes.... small pins and larger ones.
They look cute wearing them but also so adorable on dolls. 
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I made some pincushions for Valentine's day...featuring one fabric and then adding scrappy coordinating borders.
There are some with a decorative heart pin.  All have a sweet ribbon loop so that you can add your scissors to the pinnie.

This one has a sweet doggy postman. 

I made many of them...so much fun.

Some have poodles or vintage like valentine card fabric on them.
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This is a sneak peek of a pincushion pattern that is coming out soon!
Look for it in my etsy shop in a few days.


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Selina has a brand new needle minder called love letter.... laser cut.
This is highly magnetic...and fits on your hoop, and will not fall off. Just place your needle on the needle minder and it will cling to the top of the needle minder.

Sweet isn't it!
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Selina made a new pin pack called : Sweet heart brooch embroidery blanks #725
These Wood engraved heart blanks (2 are in this pack) are just the perfect way to add an embroidery design into a sweet pin and makes a great gift!
Heart measures: 3" wide by 2 7/8" tall.
Inside oval area: 1 5/8” wide x 1 1/16” tall.
Add a wash of watercolors to the heart to change the color....this takes seconds...and is really easy!

Also included are:
3 embroidery designs: A double heart, a rose design and "Love". 2 pinbacks are also included. Plus a sheet with helpful hints and instructions. You can add pretty fabric, cross-stitch, beading, stamped out words and sayings, plus much more. Ribbons are also a sweet touch to add to the back.

On this one she used a pretty piece of fabric.

These are super quick and easy to make.
Here is a video she made .... showing the process of water coloring it and inserting the fabric....to make a sweet pin. 

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I am super super excited about my book coming out in March 2020. 
This is a sneak peek of one of the projects in the book!
The "Be Mine" pincushion.
There are 30 projects in the book....all designed by me!
These photos are from C&T Publishing. 

The cover turned out so cute!
You can pre-order the book on C &T Publishing,  AmazonSearch PressEE Schenck,  and Checker Distributors.
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It's time for the 
SUPER BOWL!
and I think most the ladies would like to 
sew and craft while watching or just going right into your sewing room and have fun.  
There are tons of St/ Patrick's day projects...

and lots of Spring and Easter.  plus all other holidays! Prices will be slashed for you!

The sale is Saturday February 1st- thru Sunday February 2nd (at midnight PST)


Happy February.....and 
Happy Valentine's day to you!




Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Welcome 2020! A New decade of fun awaits!

Happy New Year!!!
Let's celebrate!
Wow.......A new decade!
Can you believe it's January.... with a fresh start to everything?
I love the potential of a clean slate.
I drew up some pretty snowflakes, in many shades of blue background.
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BIG NEWS!!!!!
My book is now on Pre-sale!  It comes out March 2020 from C & T Publishing!
I decided that I really wanted to create a book on hand embroidery that features all the holidays and special moments throughout the year.  I really enjoy decorating for the holidays and I also love the relaxing quality of embroidery. So I put them together.

My book is full of cute motifs and designs with a modern yet vintage flair. There are wall hangings, little quilts, pillows, hoop art, mug rugs, pincushions and framed embroideries.

My Easter bunny hoop art is on the cover of the latest catalog. 
You can order it early on C & T Publishing,  AmazonSearch PressEE Schenck,  and Checker Distributors.

This above are more details in the catalog....projects for each month, birthdays and sweet celebrations.
I can't wait to receive the book and go through it... dreams do come true.
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I have two new patterns out....
 January Kitty Cat Embroidery pillow pattern, #402
January is all about the New Year, Winter snow falling, icicles hanging off the roof, and building snowmen.

Stitch up this quick design that features a sweet cat that loves 

Make it up in a cute pillow adorned with easy to make felt & wool flowers.

The word January is optional of course.
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February Kitty Cat Embroidery pillow pattern #403


 February is all about love, Valentine's day, Chocolate and roses!

Stitch up this quick design that features a sweet cat that loves 
celebrating with a balloon.
Make it up in a cute pillow adorned with easy to make felt & wool flowers.

I really love this one a lot!  I love the reds and pinks together. 

Here is a close up of the flowers.... all patterns and details on how to make them are in the pattern. 
They are very easy and take only scraps of wool or felt. 
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I received some awesome art supplies for Christmas....so I had to try them out.....
I painted a little sweetie...holding some hearts.
I also just played around with simple shapes and adding black ink sharpie.

Here is what she looked like earlier in the process.... she was pretty plain at first. 
I love to layer watercolor ans then add colored pencils, stabilo black pencil and white paint pens.

One of the watercolor sets was a jane davenport set....michaels has all kinds of her goodies.
Plus she has amazing art books that are really helpful.

This one is pure shimmery fun...lots of glitter and softness. 

You really can't tell from the photo but it is super shimmery and it adds such a pretty sheen to the painting.

I love making bunnies a part of Valentines.  Bunnies want to be more than an Easter object...lol.
They have the fur to keep warm.
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For Winter sewing projects and embroidery patterns... please check out my Etsy shop....
I have tons of Valentines, St. Patrick's day and Easter!

Wishing you a 
Happy January 2020!



Sunday, December 1, 2019

Hello December!!

Happy December....one of the most lovely months of the year!


Just a reminder....my big 40% off all my etsy shops is over at December 2nd 12 am....
My HudsonsHolidays etsy shop has patterns, tags, signs, ornaments, and more

My art etsy shop has original art, tags and prints

My mrsTiddlemouse etsy shop has finished goods!

Prices are already slashed!
Have a wonderful Holiday Season!