Montana Journal – the final days

The journey continues….from Yellowstone we swung down through the majestic Grand Tetons.  Again, I found vintage look postcards in a gift shop and added them to my vintage and worn ledger that I was using as a journal.  I added … Continued

Circus Blocks

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Every since doing a circus themed button design for my hometown’s 2013 Fall Festival, I have been thinking circus.  So when Somerset Studio issued a circus challenge, I jumped at the opportunity to create some more circus art.  These circus blocks are … Continued

How to make Fabric Art Journals

Whether you call them smash books, sketchbooks, or art journals, they are here to stay. While the real treasure lies inside, I do like for the outside to be something special too.  I created these one-of-a-kind quilted fabric covers made with all kinds of repurposed textiles. … Continued

Memories

When a batch of vintage cameras that I purchased included a non working vintage camera, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. I selected a head and pair of hands from my stash of doll  parts.  Since … Continued

Diaper Bag from Vintage Materials

I recently made an “owlish” diaper bag for my daughter as a baby shower gift.  It is made from a vintage golden nubby bedspread, vintage orange/brown corduroy, vintage crochet table runner, and vintage buttons.  It is lined with fabric from … Continued

Global Change

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“Remind yourself every day that you are here on earth for a reason.  You have talents and qualities that can bring goodness to others.  A kind smile, a good word, a loving gesture – simple things that can change people.” … Continued