Friday, December 30, 2011

France to Pin


I made the hanging pin board to tack ideas, business cards or bits and pieces.
Painted a sign in center---Banque de France.
Better than a notice board.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Love affair with Toile


Long standing love for toile and ticking as you may have noticed.
So for the New year made some calendars for the desk or by the computer.
Will be for sale on my Etsy site.
Ticking on the back and toile on the front.
Has a back support .

Three little maids


Some little friends made these mermaids for me for Xmas.
We all swim together in a synchronized swim team , called, yes The Mermaids.
They are adorable.
Get a look at the 'dreads' with beads if you can see them.

Monday, December 26, 2011

And another gift bag


Made this tote sized bag from old dress patterns.
Stamped Paris upon it.

paper arts


Made some gift envelopes out of old french papers, sewed them up with a bit of decoration.
The flower is made from coffee filters, used 3 cut in half.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas


Mele Kalikimaka from Me
aloha nui loa.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Wise owls


I have 3 little granddaughters who adore owls.
So I made them a small treat for Xmas.

Bit of a Hoot!

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Forlorn destination.


Back cover of the Journey booklet I picture below.

He has arrived and is a bit dejected.
Another image on the inner pages.

Gifts for the last minutes




Realized I needed more little gifts so sewed the French Sachets up last night.
Used old sheeting fabric.
The lavender soap bag has some old Val lace to close it with. Hard to find these days.
Made the ruffled lavender bag in the style of French laundry bags.
And made a bunch of simple lavender drawer sachets to enclose with gifts.
Used nice fresh lavender bought in Texas hill country.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

The journey


Made a series of small French books depicting life in bygone days.
This is one I love.
It captures a long goodbye as the ship is about to sail away.
I used old papers and images I found in a musty book store in France.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Couple of tree ornaments vintage style


From a series of old fashioned tree ornaments I made this year.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

I have a winner


Congratulations to Rita of Tattered Past.
Send address via email and I will send the stocking to you. Hope to get it to you by the 25th.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Tiptoe around a burlap stocking.


Here are some tips to make your own stocking.
I made this easy with a contemporary look.
Enlarge or reduce my pattern.
Cut 2 burlap and 2 from muslin.
Cut 4" strip of green print for the cuff
Decorate the front of the stocking how you like.
Stack the pieces --- burlap, muslin, muslin, burlap, front is right side up.
Serge or zigzag all around edges except for top.
No need to turn, the look is clean and modern.
Fold cuff in half and fit to size of top, join and press.
Slip inside stocking, raw edges even.
Sew.
Turn to outside and hand sew down to hold.
Add a hanger and any decorations you like.
Now go make one and show me yours.
aloha

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Joy to give away


Sorry to be a bit late, but better than never!
Send me a comment by this Sat. and I will draw the winner from my battered old cap again.
I am thinking of you all, my friends.
A bit under the weather myself at present.
Bit of an accident that has slowed me down.
Anyway here is a burlap stocking I made as a gift to someone.
It is lined, has vintage velvet flowers and a leaf and some beads and ribbon, plus a hanger.
Size is 12" tall.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Magazine article



If you can find this magazine, it is just out for the Holidays.
I contributed an article to it, here is a sneak peak.
I am in very nice company.
Many of my favorite artists are included with their projects.

Monday, December 5, 2011

have you seen these?


Very pretty Tower found at Pier One.
Nice for a holiday ornament or to collect.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

French paper trees



sitting on old spools, paper and glitter for these sculptural trees.
Just out of Santa's workshop.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Santa's workshop ornament




Little French sap bucket made from old sheet music.
Here is the pattern and a couple of finished pictures.

You need sturdy paper and a label.
Glitter glue and some thin wire for handle.
Tacky glue for construction.

To make the bucket, fold top to outside a cm or so, glue.
Fold sides to center back, overlap and glue.
Fold bottom about 2 cm. to back and glue that.
Add the label or use mine.
Spray whole thing with glitter glue in a translucent color.
Punch small holes in sides at top and thread through a wire hanger.
Hang somewhere with candy canes or straw like I used here.