Oh No She Didn't...

Oh Yes!

I did.

I made a clutch handbag.

I'm so proud. I love it.

Here's a peek

I need to get my model back over here. The apron sold in a matter of hours, and I made a sale for a custom order from it as well.
But before she gets here, imagine it first with a pair of jeans and a fun white tee and some cute Summer sandals.
AND, wouldn't it look great with this?

Yes, I think so too!

later gators!

Thank You Ladies!

Ladies. Thanks for your input (Jamie, you not so much, just kidding!), I am taking all into consideration. I am tryig to work on the hairbands for those that have been asking. I am just afraid that the flower itself might not hold up to all of that twisting and all, and the way it is attached as well. Amber the flower is actually glued right on to the hairpin, so figuring out how to do this with an elastic has been tough.

The best sellers in the shop are definitely the luggage tags and the original flower pendant/pins. I have sold so many more of both of these not even from the online sight! And have had several wholesale inquiries as well. And I get lots of people asking for more of the fabric flowers.

But guess what, I have a new model, who happens to be my adorable and very sweet niece. And the best part of all, although she doesn't have a drop of my blood running through her veins, she somehow got the gene. The creative gene! More about that soon, but for now...
Here she is modeling a couple of my goodies:

And something new in the shop:


Isn't she darling? The apron, not the niece. Just kidding.

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Make it or Break it???

IF...
there is anyone left out there trying to keep up with the blog, I have a question for you.
When I decide on a new item to make in the shop I only make one or two and then decide whether to proceed or not. Obvioulsy most of these items would best and most efficiently made in larger quantities.

Here's where you come in.
I need your advice.
Which od the following items do you think I should continue making, and which should hit the old scraproom floor.








Sorry, I may have added too many at one time.
(BTW, under the necklace is wall decor, a checkbook cover, and coasters)
Mostly I guess tell me what you don't think I should continue with. Honest opinions, I wouldn't ask if I didn't really want to know!

thanks!!!

Slacker!!!

That would be me of course!

Something about the kids being home for the Summer just zaps the creativity right out of me. And well, I guess leaves me pretty much speechless... except for the same chants over and over...

get out of bed!
clean up your dishes!
get dressed!
we have blah,blah,blah, make your own lunch
get up and get your own drink refill (please!!!)

well, you get the idea.
In fact the only reason I feel normal enough right now to be here blogging is because they both spent the night at Tybee last night! woohoo!!!

Anyways, I have emailed the seemingly only person to have both signed up to follow me here AND leave a comment to see if she wants the box of goodies. That would be Glenna. If I don't hear back, we'll try again another time.

Here's my latest creative endeavor:




gotta run!
lots to do today
later gators

Giveaway News

Has anyone started following the blog here (look to the right) besides my one international friend, or the shop (look at the bottom of the righthand sidebar)?

Be sure to leave me a comment letting me know, and I guess I need email addies too.

Come on ladies. It really is a nice assortment of goodies and when the bigger box arrives I will probably add more!!!

Also, just listed a new luggage tag for those who might not be "into" the Lilly Pulitzer thing. It sure is pretty! And a little less $$$ than the Lilly ones. Speaking of which, I just scored a new, large selection of Lilly fabrics that should arrive soon. I'm excited!!!

later gators!

Darn USPS!

What happened to the neat sized box that was Priority Flat Rate that was perfect for 12x12 scrap stuff???

Now to get one big enough to hold the papers, it is over 5 inches thick. Oh well, I stuffed everything into the smaller size (I think 3" thick) that is NOT flat rate before I realized it, and I have ordered the larger size and will just put it inside (hopefully) and it will cost $13.95 to ship.

ETA: As stated in the listing over in the shop, I will not be offering this giveaway to international friends. I'm sorry, but since it is already boxed in a Flat Rate box I am not able to ship overseas. Maybe next time.

Here's some pics of the stash.





Wow, even I had forgotten what all I put in there. And let me tell you, I had to stuff it in there.
There are of course a ton of papers, many are themed and have stickers to match, ribbon, dimensional stickers...
I added a lot of rubons as well. Some I have used parts of, some are complete.
I even included a nice stack of handmade cards I picked up at swaps, etc. These are really nice cards but I've come to realize I don't send cards, just collect them, ha!

SO, remember, to enter for the giveaway (free full box of goodies, you just pay the $13.95 shipping!), just become a follower of this here blog, or go to my shop and start following me there, leave a comment here letting me know and you are entered to win.

I will pick the random winner on July 1!!!

In the meantime I am also listing lots of items for sale in the shop too, so be sure to check there often.

Disclaimer: In order to let my customers know of the giveaway I listed it in my shop. Obviously I can't enter the amount as $0 or someone would just buy it and that would be that. SO, I put a price of $50 and then listed the giveaway in the description. I will tell you that if someone happens to buy it for $50, I'll have to come up with something else as the giveaway, LOL!!!

thanks friends!

Had a Whale of a Good Time

I had fun with the nautical theme for this week.
There are many more things I want to include with this theme, like anchors, shells, and the like. And I am definitely going to do more with the inking.
I have a problem though, and could use some help.
I just have too much stuff!!!
SO, I am going to load up a flat rate priority box with as much stuff as it will hold and give it away. Yep, you heard me right, give it away. Free!!! The only thing that I ask is that you pay for the shipping. Now if you happen to have some good fabric scraps you think I would like...

I will be getting the first box together (yes, there may be more) soon and will list it also in the shop as well. All that I ask that you do in order to qualify for a random pick is to subscribe to my blog and/or my shop, and then leave a comment letting me know that you did.
I'll let you know when I have the box ready and then I'll give a week for everyone to sign up.

Should be fun!!!
later gator