pretty little things

rainbow roll

the tootsie totes are coming!

there's nothing quite like an old school duffle bag.

 

this colorful cutie is updated with an assortment of pretty prints that have been carefully combined to create each one of a kind tootsie tote.

 

they are both pretty and practical and are loaded with pockets to stash all your girly essentials for a special sleepover. they also make a perfect carry on.

...or fold down flat and tuck away in your suitcase to help carry back all your fancy souveniers from a holiday getaway.

they will be in my shop later today:)

ttfn

glitter bells

i have put together another batch of colorful ideas

 

...especially for you.

but before we begin, i thought i might mention...i really enjoy sharing my ideas here and showing you how i make things, but these projects are intended only for your own personal use...please do not use my tutorials to make things for commercial use or resale. 

now...on with the show!

like i said, the sleighbells are super easy to make and have a ton of uses.

  

i start by cutting out the egg cups from a recycled egg carton.

give them a coat or 2 of acrylic paint...inside and out.

(you can skip painting if you don't mind seeing carton through the glitter)

slather on some glue and sprinkle with glitter....inside and out.

after they dry poke a hole in the bottom.

snip about 2" of floral wire and bend into a tear drop shape.

  

poke the ends through the hole in and bend to each side to secure

while maintaining the loop shape on top 

 

now you have a little glittery bell and you should make A BUNCH more!!

here are some ideas of how to use them

string them on a strip of ribbon to make a garland.

(  i will post a garland image soon:)  )

cluster a few of them at the end of a ribbon to make an ornament.

string them onto a gift bow to add some shimmer to a special package

 

or use atop a colorful bundle of yule logs.

you could add some more glue and glitter to conceal the wires inside 

the leaves are cut from the lid of an egg carton. i poked a hole at the bottom of the leaf so i could thread a wire through and twist it to the ribbon.

i think they would also make beautiful baubles on a fancy holiday wreath.

the possibilites are practically endless....i think i'll make the garland tonight.

ttfn

sleigh bells bling.

i've been having a fabulous holiday weekend.

...good food, great company...

 

some holiday crafting

 

 and maybe even a little bit of decorating later on this afternoon

...speaking of decorating...

i made all the fancy sleigh bell baubles with glittered egg carton cups. 

there are SO many uses for these sparkling cuties!

they're even kinda quirky on the cuckoo clock

 

they are also fabulous on a garland or as a shimmering gift charm.

plus, they're SUPER easy to make!

i'll post more pics and a quick blurb on how i made them later on this week

hope you are all having a warm and cozy and somewhat glittery sunday.

ttfn

tree skirt

i am having so much fun making special displays for SF renegade.

i had a child size dress form that i wanted to use sort of like a christmas tree to display some of my ornaments. i knew i wanted to make a dress for her, but i didn't want it to be too fussy and take away from the birds.

 

i was digging around in some old fabric stashes and came across a tank that i dyed green. it fit perfectly onto the form stretching all the way to the bottom. i just had to do a little altering on the straps.

 

i stitched around the base so it fits like a lampshade, added a satin ribbon, some sequins, a few birds....and voila!

i couldn't resist pinning some wings to her back.

 

i think i still want to make a collar to sit over the shoulders and maybe add a few leaves to the skirt. i might even twist some stars around her shoulders unless i decide to use her as a necklace display. she looks pretty fabulous with glass beads strung around her neck. oh my. decisions, decisions...

anyways, i am planning to add some new stuff to the shop over the next few days incuding a new batch of owl plush and some tiny house kits.

wishing you all a warm and wonderful holiday weekend.

ttfn

glitter bugs and dirt balls

business as usual around here

i made a pair of glitterbugs this weekend

 

from some quirky vintage beetle brooches

...and i stitched up a heap of dirt balls...

 

which will be sprouting prickly pears by the end of the week.

i also whipped up a few new totes that i will add to the shop very soon.

hope you're having a happy monday:)

ttfn