Owl love freebie

Aren't these love birds cute!

Seems like fall decorating is finishing up...soon everyone will put up all the Christmas and holiday decor.

My trees will not quite let the leaves fall...how can I rake when they are still in the trees?

Do you have this problem?

What will happen is it will suddenly get really cold and raking will be impossible because it will be frozen to the ground.

This design would be adorable on the corner of a table cloth. Click on the pic to copy and save.

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For some really cute Christmas chalkboard FREE printables....click here.

For a FREE Prim stitchery pattern of a Christmas tree ...click here.

This is a sneak peak of my next design...Be of good cheer!

I am really excited to get this one in my shop...it will be ready soon!

I love this old postcard....celebrating Thanksgiving and being patriotic at the same time!

I would have loved to ride a turkey...lol.

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Soon.....very soon....I will be having my annual pre-black friday etsy sale.

BIG savings....I will announce the dates soon.

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Have a Fabulous Friday!!!!

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Happy Veteran's day!

Happy Veteran's Day!!!

That is my mom in the above picture....she was a Navy Vet.

This is my husband Dana...he was Air force. 

My grandfather was in WW1...the first world war....

Met up with his brother in Normandy.

My dad was in the Royal Air force....I don't have a pic of him in uniform though.

And this is me....I am a disabled Air Force vet.

I have other family members that served as well....2 uncles, a cousin, and more.

Happy Veteran's Day!!!

Goodies....all about the house

I had a blast at the craft shows this weekend!

I even made it to the goodwill Christmas sale too....which I will blog about later.

Above is a cool Seahorse and Sea fairy I got from my pal Sue...she makes the most detailed and lovely dolls!

I could never make these pieces of art...everything she makes is so well done.

I got a cool monster guy and eyeball ornie from Karene.

Isn't this so unusual!

I will have to get my other items (which were Christmas decos) out for another day...and take pics.

This is my Christmas mood board...inspiring me for my Christmas illustrations and repeat patterns I am working on.  This mood board is just an old wood frame painted white...and string is stapled to the back...and I use clothes pins to hang up whatever I want!

Look at the cute coloring book!

I love retro ornaments and bright colors!

Seems like old Christmas cards always had glitter and candles on them.

Cool forest...the trees are pink, blue and green...I want to be there!

I got some fun fabric...charm squares...like candy!

Tula pink...Rich and vibrant colors!

Simple posies!

Sweet colors packs that work so well together!

I love the lace and flowers!

Wild Christmas fabric...I can't wait to work on all of these!

Gotta get working and stop playing around!!!

Happy Monday to you!!!

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Give thanks ...freebie

Another Friday....already!

Seems like everyday goes by in a flash.

I took down all my Halloween and put up Thanksgiving...I am enjoying the Thankfulness of the season.

This would be a cute design on a napkin corner.

*Please note that all freebies are for you to use to make finished goods (no mass producing though) and gifts...they are still legally my designs.

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Below is a fun Etsy treasury for fall blessings:

There are lots of awesome treasuries on etsy....with hand made goodies and fun collectibles too.

I always am thankful when someone puts one of my items in a treasury...it means they like what I do and it is more promotion.  I sometimes make treasuries too....and give back.

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I am going to a few craft shows this weekend....remember to go and support all the artists and crafters out there....they depend on your support.  Sometimes these moms can only make their christmas money this way.  

Have a good weekend!

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Candles and repeating patterns

Today I have been working on new designs and more repeating patterns....practicing some skills.

Here is what my repeating design looks like on the computer.

First I draw some designs...in this case it is candles....the retro kind from my childhood Christmas.

I redraw them in Adobe illustrator.

I add colors and other elements.

By switching colors...you can have a completely different look.

Love this yellow....remember when all the colors of the late 60's and early 70's were this bright and crazy?!!

I made it soft here...much more delicate. 

Love the grays and blues. 

More crazy wildness!!

My mom used to make the brightest clothes for us...this reminds me of it. 

I love how different they can be....it is still the same design. 

I don't know what I like best at this point!

This would be cute wrapping paper....I think.

Love purple.

My mind is spinning.

I now don't know where to start with color options.

If you have a favorite color combo or set ...please let me know....

I am totally not sure of what is best now.

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November....

Hey!

It's November!

I thought you might enjoy this lil freebie from a couple years ago.

I took down all my Halloween and now I am putting up Thanksgiving...which is much easier!!!

I feel like I am working out!

I guess that is good for me.

I have been on Weight watchers since the end of July....31 pounds gone!

Happy days!

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Welcome great pumpkin!

Have a wonderful Halloween!!

It's Fright night...freebie!

Halloween is tomorrow!

Here is a little pumpkin I drew up...he is quite frightened.

Have you seen the 1980's "Fright Night" movie? 

It is a fun one....if you like Vampires.

I watched an old Vincent Price movie called: The haunted Palace.  It wasn't as good as his others ...like : The pit and the pendulum, the house on haunted hill or the house of wax.

I still think he is great...along with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.

Please let your friends know about all the freebies I give on fridays...I would appreciate it!

*Please note that all freebies are for you to use to make finished goods (no mass producing though) and gifts...they are still legally my designs.

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I have a new sign called...."Boo to you", that I created. It is an instant download...u print sign.

No waiting for the mailman....the digital file is available the second you make the purchase.  This could be printed and framed in one of your frames in less than 10 minutes.

It came from some drawings I did that I converted to adobe illustrator.

I was messing around and before I knew it...I made a sign!

My signs are always $5.99 on etsy. 

Enjoy Halloween ...

remember to watch out for all the kids running around.

I plan to see if any "trick or treaters" dare come to my cottage...they never do...must be too scary for them!  

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Halloween decorating...come to the tour!

I want to show you my halloween decor!!

Come with me on a tour! 

I have some lanterns, a light up ghost and my pumpkin mat. 

Here is a wider shot.

I have halloween all over the place. 

My creepy witch...I really love the diecuts. 

The art was amazing back in the day! 

This witch looks like a dude! 

This is one of my favorites and is very large. 

When I put a collection together and it works...it feels like heaven. 

Needle felted pumpkin...looking sassy! 

My brother bought me these witch legs years ago....he didn't even remember when he saw it the other day....men! 

I like turning any thrift store book into a chilling library addition....

I just paint the covers! 

Sometimes I just randomly put up the treasures. 

This canvas painting lights up. 

A mix of old and new....plus doll heads are creepy! 

My owl with pearls. 

This lil quilt was made so long ago...back when I crafted for myself. 

This sweet panda was made by a pal, Rchelle....and another pal, sarah, made the hat.

My recent dolls I made just for me. 

my peanuts collection...can't wait to see the movie coming out. 

They bring back those old childhood memories...watching this show each year was so important.

I love collecting skulls. 

More diecuts....this time...an owl 

My pumpkin at the top of this shelf always brings a smile. 

When growing up...one decoration we had was a large paper skeleton.

How do you like the painting in the background...pretty cool..huh! 

Hallmark candy containers and Danita paintings of the bride and Frankenstein. 

My mantle is always fun the put together. 

All this is an investment...right?! 

bad shot....but you get the idea. 

I love mixing a cross stitch witch with a light up pumpkin man and other goodies. 

So witchy! 

Look at Dracula's eyes! 

This section is quite creepy! 

Crows!

and stuff I put in a big glass container. 

I didn't put it all up this year....I really need to pare down.

See the girl in kitty suit painting?  It is an original from Tascha.

My piano top....very spooky. 

This is the first lil quilt I hand quilted....with tight stipling stitches.

I was then hooked as a sewer and maker. 

Frankenstein hanging out at the piano. 

Doll head ...2 bucks....creepy levels...very high! 

My paper mache deer....I painted white and then decorated him....I can't wait to decorate him for each holiday! 

My Americana kitchen with a splash of spooky. 

My old lunch pail with an old crow...ready to get any visitor.

I hope you enjoyed the tour...my back yard has cool lights...perfect for when we are in the hottub...

I feel very lucky and blessed.

Hope the rest of your week is very spooky!

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