One of my favorite memes, Heads or Tails, always has me thinking. This week, we were asked to post a photograph and tell why we chose it. This was hard because I have many favorite photographs. Should I post a picture of my dogs, my kids, or my flowers? I decided on this one because [...]
If you want to make a super easy and fun purse, you will love making the charm purse. I have made two already and I think I am addicted! This bag was made using a bright fabric called Arabella. I amazed myself by putting a zipper in this bag! I am not sure I am [...]
I saw a picture of a purse my sister, Grace, recently made and I had to make it. You can see one of Grace’s bag on our sister, Lynne’s website. It takes 6 fat quarters if you want all the variations of color. I changed it out a bit and here is what I came [...]
I use quilt shop fabric for most of my quilts and purse projects but for all the extras, I count on Joann Fabrics. I stock up on fusible fleece, zippers and thread when I have coupons. You say you need coupons? Here ya go! Click the coupon to go to the website for more coupons [...]
You have to check out the blog I just found through Creative Bloggers. Robin at Sweet Little Memories makes soaps that look delicious enough to eat. Check out her Dreamscycles and Fruit Slices. I would need to remind myself that they are soaps and not snacks! LOL Robin also makes beautiful diaper cakes. Diaper cakes [...]
Okay, I am going to bite the bullet and with the help of my sister, Grace, I am going to put a zipper in a purse. She sent me pictures of how to put in a zipper when making a bag. Posting them here for reference and in case anyone else needs help. Grace’s hint: [...]
Enter to win this Black on Black Handbag (that I made) at Audrey’s Country Crafts! This giveaway ends September 28th.
Through Creative Bloggers, I have the joy of being introduced to creative artists of all types of art. One such artist Yana who lives in Greece. She enjoys making things using the process of decoupage. Her blog, Handmade by Decoupage Art, even has a step by step instruction post to teach us how to decoupage. [...]
Today I did something a little daring. I gave one of my bags to the secretary of our church. It makes me nervous to give something that I make. I am never sure if the person “really” likes what I make or if they are just trying to be nice. I have a feeling that [...]
