The CRAFTERMATH...Cue scary Music!

Yesterday I showed you some of the things I got done in the studio and have been showing you my pretties and decor.  After rearranging, getting lots of artwork done, and shooting a TV application video, everything is out in the open. It's the Craftermath!

Ahhhh! Nooooooooo....

Just to proove that my workspace gets just as messy as everyone else's.  I guess at this point it's time to stop and take a breath, regroup, and clean.

I think we can safely say that my new studio has been thoroughly broken in.

But at least we know the other side of the room is all organized and pretty, lol.

Hugs!

Phewww! I'm beat...

 If you remember in my last post, I told you that I was rearranging things so that I could hang a door on my wall. Well here it is...

 I had one old door and parts of another one. I took one of the sides of the parts door and cut the edge off then screwed it to the top of the full door to make a small shelf, then hung it sideways on my studio wall.

Don't you just love the old hardware keyhole on this door! LOVE IT!

No the door isn't going to be bare for long, wait for it....

I got to hang my mirror, finally! I have admired the wire work that I've seen on the Sassy Trash Blog and have wanted to make a wire setting to hold my mirror and finally got it done today. Though mine isn't as cool as her work, I like it lots.

After that I got a couple of finials put on the corners of my desk -see how cute they are! I got my artwork hung and decided that my upper shelf would hold my published artwork and corresponding magazines. (only to realize I can't find half of them...)

Then....

I got to make some of the sewing pattern tissue pom poms I've wanted to make for forEVER! Even made a couple of wire hangers shaped like flowers to attach them to the ceiling. LOVE!

And after THAT, I got some artwork hung on the walls. YEAH!

 Oh and since we're in the sewing area I wanted to show you what I got for Christmas, my first ever brand spanking NEW sewing machine, before this my newest one was 20 years old, lol. and my other two are 30 and 40 years old. And they all work great but they are loud.

I also recieved this sewing machine cover and pad from my mother in law. She makes the cutest stuff! LOVE IT!

So that's about it. Got lots done and I'm really happy with the result. (Yes I do realize that half that door space is empty, but I haven't figured out yet what I'm doing with that space so I'm leaving it blank) :)

So the wind is blowing like crazy and it's cold outside right now. Perhaps it'll snow a little tiny bit? We'll have to wait and see. So wierd. Last year we got 4 foot of snow this year not so much as a flurry.  Anyway, stay warm folks and thanks for dropping by to see me. Hugs! (cause, yeah, I'm a hugger)





Fabric Collage & Rearranging the Studio & yard sale finds!...

I finished this little organizer last night. The top of this faux dress is a fabric collage that I plan to add a few found objects to, probably a pretty pearl necklace etc...

The bottom has two big pockets to put "stuff" in and it all hangs on an altered wooden hanger.

I had this shelf sitting on top of my sewing table, but it was taking up most of my sewing room and blocking the majority of the wall that I plan to hang an old door on so it had to move. I moved it where my chair was and my chair is now in front of my sewing desk.

I rearranged a few pretties...

Just had to show you my favorite necklace (above) a vintage Whiting & Davis rhinestone number. Super long and completely awesome! I wear it for special occasions. 

I went to 1 yard sale this weekend and found a few really pretty things...

I found a very see through 1920's gauze summer dress (underneath) and a beautifully made top with hand made lace inset collar.  There was also a floral silk bag with tatted lace top and bottom. (see it hanging at the end of the umbrella) It's so pretty but fragile. I love the tatting on it.

And you'll never guess what I paid for all of it....

25 cents! I spent 1 quarter at that yard sale and went home to throw a birthday party for my daughter and my husband. :)

 Thanks for visiting! Have a great week!

Busy busy busy...

 It's been a crazy couple of weeks, a whirlwind if you will. I have gotten a lot of things accomplished lately but not much pertaining to the opening of my new store (although Friday night I did get a few more ornaments soldered). Sorry to keep everyone waiting. 

Saturday my uncle David Merrifield came over to photograph my studio for my magazine article. He spent hours taking pictures for it. These are just a few shown here. I LOVE how they turned out.

Sunday was a crazy day for me as well. I completely disassembled my laptop in order to replace the fan (something I've never done before). I replaced the top screen of a DS Lite game system (who knew soldered jewelry techniques would come in so handy). (both items are now working great!) I made a skirt from scratch for a band performance. I did the grocery shopping. I sewed patches on some shirts for work. And I put the finishing touches on my magazine article. Whooo! 

I'm focusing this week on making things for my store, no matter what! LOL

Happy Holidays to you all. Hugs!