Monday, April 24, 2017

DIY Dragons and Musical Notes Machine Embroidered Bookmarks






I have to keep running ye olde embroidery machine because the Craft Muse is out of town and I promised to have lots of bookmarks done before she returns.

If I complete at least 30, I will get a special "wish" from the Craft Muse.

Can I do it?  We'll see.

So the 30 countdown starts below.

30,29,28,27,26  I stitched 5 of these stacked dragon bookmarks.  I used some long ribbon for their flaming tails.  (2 repeats not pictured) .

25, 24, 23....I made 3 musical notes book marks while humming to the embroidery machine.

So, let's see .... only about 22 more to go... The race is on and I'm going to earn that crafty wish.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Five DIY Machine Embroidered Unicorn Blook Marks




I've been rounding up the latest herd of Unicorns, to make Unicorn book marks.

I had them pose in a stack for their selfies and then used these pictures for the machine embroidered book marks.  And then I framed the stack.  I use this design- Magical Unicorn Stack.

Below are the individual stacked selfies:

 A variegated pink stack to start.
















On a mauve background, just because.















Purple stripes go round this frame.
















Midnight Unicorns- very rare indeed.
















And since I like purple (who doesn't'?) I did a solid purple frame. Yes, that is purple....
















I think the selfies came out great.  
And don't ask me how I got the unicorns to stack up.  
You don't want to know.

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Thanks to All Who Attended the 2017 Alan B Shephard HS Spring Art, Crafts and Vendor Show


I want to thank all those who visited and checked out my space at the Alan Shephard Spring Arts, Crafts and Vendor Show in Palos Heights, yesterday    And saying an especially big thank you to those who made a purchase.

I enjoyed chatted with all of you and seeing if you liked any of my items.

Now.... back to work, on the next batch of items. 
 I've got loads of sewing to do for all the Potter heads.  

For those of you who are into Pinterest check out my board B-True Crafts My Hand Made Items . 

My next shows will be in the Fall 2017.  
 I'll post a schedule when I know.  
And I am hoping to start an Etsy shop..... we'll see.

In the mean time, I'll be crafting lots more patches, book covers, machine embroidered book marks, key fobs, novelty bags and whatever the Crafting Fairy Muse commands to make.

She is a slave driver this fairy!

She said make lots of machine embroidery stuff or else- so maybe even more journals.... and don't forget your "new item" Harry Potter themed scarfs or else....

 I hate thr Crafting Fairy Muse, when she utters the words "new item". But she lives in the spare bedroom with all the craft supplies, so I've gotta be nice.

Do you know how hard it is to get Crafting Fairy dust out of your fabrics?  

 Yep, I knew you would.  LOL

Friday, April 7, 2017

Alan B Shepherd HS April 8, 2017 Spring Arts, Crats and Vendor Show

I will be selling items at the Aland B Shepherd HS 2017 Spring Arts, Crafts and Vendor Show.

See below for details


Saturday, April 1, 2017

Thanks to all who attended the Romeoville Springtide Craft Show 2017




I want to thank all those who visited and checked out my space at the 13th Annual Springtide Craft Show in Romeoville today.   And saying an especially big thank you to those who made a purchase.

I enjoyed chatted with all of you and seeing if you liked any of my items.

Now.... back to work, on the next batch of items. 
 I've got loads of sewing to do for all the Potter heads.  

For those of you who are into Pinterest check out my board B-True Crafts My Hand Made Items . 

My next show will be Saturday April 8,2017 at Alan Shepherd HS.
Hope to see you there.