books revisited

this little number was a fun one to make. all scrap and scrap ribbon, it can be used to look at fondly, or to write in. i also have a tie in the front that adds to the allure.cute one!!!!!

congratulations to Shannon. she is the first entry to follow my blog. i think a prize is in order.! don't forget everyone, this weekend begins the fall harvest tour in yamhill county. me and my girl marcy will be out there.....

you like bag grasshopper?

this is a new item i made last week. some great denim, and a polka dot oil cloth for a pocket.

the straps are re purposed karate belts. don't ask me how many needles i broke on my machine trying to get those on. i have heavy fabric dreams, but only a tinkerbell sewing machine.
bubbles had a ball modeling these. she had a great summer, even for having no head.

i will show more soon.

back in the saddle

i have a new computer, and tons of inspiration, not to mention i am in Crafty Wonderland next weekend. been busy in the studio, and cranked out this little number. it has pink balls on the bottom and a cool pink Playboy belt. i thought the fabric was so cute. little pink fish, and scuba diver girls. i will post more later.

to be continued

i have obtained a new computer and am still yet to toss over all my pictures. there will be more to come very soon. please check back.

thanks

i will be at Crafty Wonderland on september 13th from 11 to 4pm

farewell , old friend

today we are getting our cooktop torn out and a new, shiny one installed. this is a little wistful for me. this is where i learned to flip pancakes when i was a little girl.....a gateway to enjoying breakfast. this is also where my dad, brother and i made the infamous anchovy, pimiento pasta as well. another gateway to trying new things. it as also the testing ground for my now famous wine pairing dinners i throw once a year.

it's 38 years old, and the front burner is broken, but i can't help but remember the memories of all the good food (and my dad's fire with the beans) that was cooked and enjoyed here.

this is also the place i make my wheat paste for the wonderful books i have been so obsessed with. so, i say farewell buddy......out with the harvest gold, and in with the white. you are still useful, and definitely never forgotten. thanks for the memories. sniff sniff

more books

another book made out of repurposed skirt leather. this remains my most favorite book and it is also the most un fussy.

enjoy!

flaxin waxin

i took a beeswax collage class, and of course, got obsessed with that too. found these great "stop sign" shaped wood pieces at the Goodwill, threw on some pretty paper, an avocado sack and beeswaxed the top. turned out really "gorg", no?

this one is sort of leaning toward Italy, which as you know i have definitely been there!!! i have more fun doing all this stuff than should be legal in 3 states.

TTFN