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Altered Spoons with Friends

On Monday I had the fantastic experience of introducing some of my friends at work to the wonderful world of mixed media collage.

Even my principal got into the spirit! I keep thinking Dr. Who when I see this!

Using this altered spoon tutorial as a starting point, my enthusiastic group of “students” spent [...]

So let’s just come right out and say that Pinterest is an amazing source of inspiration. No matter what your interests, you are sure to find all sorts of ideas and images to get the creative juices flowing. I had found a picture of altered spoons a while back, which led me to a tutorial [...]

Crochet Envy

I don’t know how to crochet, but that doesn’t stop me from appreciating the artistry and technique of this craft. Many of the vintage garments I collect come embellished with a touch of crochet or tatted lace, adding to their allure and loveliness. And so, when I happened upon these vintage how-to booklets [...]

It’s in the Details…..

Breathtaking Details

Work of Art

“In the Reference List is given a list of addresses of dressmakers who we know are satisfactory both as to fit and finish. All the addresses given are places that we know personally or through friends. All are reliable and make things that are [...]

Casting a Magical Spell at Spellbound

Just back from the most wonderful and inspiring event in California – Spellbound-with the ever elegant mother and daughter team of Debbie Murray and Shea Fragoso of A Gilded Life. This is the first event of theirs I have ever attended, however it most certainly will not be the last! From the Welcome [...]

Feeling Spellbound

So excited to be heading to California soon for the Spellbound art event put on by the ever elegant and inspiring Debbie Murray and Shea Fragoso of A Gilded Life. I am busy putting together my totes for the vintage trim swap, and have so enjoyed rediscovering hidden treasures in my stash – looking [...]

I Believe in Faeries

I while back I signed up to participate in Karla’s Faerie Book Swap. Each participant was to make 8 pages for a book with a faerie theme. All the pages get sent to Karla, and she then mixes and matches various pages from everybody to make each of us a book, featuring her original artwork [...]

Cuff Bracelets for Journey from Junk

I finally finished the batch of cuff bracelets for my friend Kelli’s shop – A Journey From Junk. I’m pretty happy with how they turned out. I loved using the vintage flour/feedsack fabric for the base, and had fun embellishing them with lace, french knots and vintage buttons.

I delivered [...]

Reflecting and Recap of 2011

Bee Warm!

It’s hard to believe that 2011 is officially old news – I guess it’s time to look back, take stock and reflect on the past year.

I started off the year with a commitment to become more healthy, and thanks to dear friend Robin R.who provided constant encouragement, and the support and [...]

Inspired by Online Workshops, E-Zines and Lifestyle Gazettes

Creative inspiration abound this month on-line and I am taking advantage of it all! I’ve been perusing the holiday issue of Heather Bullard’s “Souvenir” – an online lifestyle gazette. Contributors for this issue include Pam Garrison, Hope Wallace and Amy Hanna featuring wonderful holiday decorative and gift ideas.

Next up – [...]

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