Summer time is extra fun and play for the kids and parents too.  This pile of reversable felt mask will keep many hours of fun.  Perfect for favors at a birthday party.

Fun while it last

Today I said good bye to my 100 year old iron sink in its crappy metal cabinet. Before I waved good bye I silently wished it good luck and happiness in it's new home. I thanked it for helping me with my meals and craft projects.

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Goodwill Inspirations

Watching the Nate show one morning, I was so inspired with his guest. Since then I have followed the guest on Twitter and become his fan on facebook. Goodwill Hunting can turn trash to treasure and has what looks like his own groupies. Folks that don't mind digging through items that they can reuse and repurpose with pride. Today while I was browsing through my local Goodwill store I was inspired by denim jeans. I have lots of ideas on what I can do with them. But first I had to wash them and I really enjoyed hanging them out to dry in the 100 degree heat as well. They already look like art to me. Follow their journey from blue jeans to "green".http://www.freepeople.com/clothes-skirts/fp-1-mini-denim-print-maxi-skirt/

Trash to Treasure

I used to think that vintage was old things and I knew that I enjoyed seeing and having them. Now that I am mature and vintage and I are about the same age I love vintage. Thrift store finds and garbage pickin's get me all excited. I found this dresser about 5 years ago and knew that it would be perfect in my hall area. All yucky faded brown it sat in the hallway with little use since it was hard to open some of knobless drawers. Being the bargain shopper that I am , I occasionally check the clearance paint aisles for returned cans of paint. Then one day in Walmart there it was a strange eggplant color that I had considered at full price was only $5.00. Then a search for the brushed silver knobs made the dresser functional. I had known that the mirror would be perfect placed above the dresser and the picnic baskets would fit under. All of the glassware had been gifts from friends and the frame cross stitch I had done myself when I had more patience and vision. So there it is a hard to decorate awkward hall corner for about $100.00 bucks. I like it. Inspirations pages http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/get-the-look-decor-all-you-need-is-love-12474/

Happy Valentines Day Shortie

I created these shorts as an item that I thought would be perfect for lounging at home. I imagine that college students could comfortably curl up with a book, i pad or lap top and enjoy these snuggly flannel shorts. Cute enough to wear at the gym and comfortable enough for all day lounging. Since I enjoy wearing mine so much I know that they are not just for the young, but the young at heart too.

I'm Back

Okay, I'm guilty. I have away from you way too long. And oh yes there was plenty to talk about on my blog page but I was mostly reading about you all. So many interesting and talented people out there living their lives out loud. I have met up with most of you on "Twitter" and now have lots of new friends and favorites on "Facebook". I have gone through my sewing studio laughing at unfinished projects and convincing myself that some are still worth finishing.

Happy Memorial Day

In the 70's the kick off of my summer was the big parades that started on Memorial Day. I marched with a drill team for the VFW. At that time I respected the veterans but did not appreciate them as I now do as an adult. Still not quite understanding foreign wars and sickened by the violence in our own country, I salute all of you that have fought for our country. I send a prayer of peace to families that have lost anyone to war at home or abroad.