Introduction to Create Classes in Chicago 2012

Hey everyone! 

It's been such a busy time lately. I'm getting all my last minute things ready for Create Chicago in August.

I made some videos this weekend introducing my classes and answering a few questions about them. 

I've still got some spots left so I hope you can join us!

Also if anyone is looking for a hotel room to share give me a shout, I've got one booked.

So here are the videos...enjoy!

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I "Heart" Art...

 I have been wanting to make one of these folding cloth hearts for a while. I finally got around to it this week. The hand stitching was very therapeutic.

For Holly over at MAMA.

 The inside.

 The outside tied together.

Patina Garden - New Artwork

 I've finally gotten something new finished. I had so much fun with this one. Perhaps inspired by spring and my love of all things rusty and patina blue/green. 

 I loved the little buttons the moment I saw them with their metal centers that were all covered in patina. Natural beauty right there. I picked them up at The Rusty Chair in Rogers AR and Julie (the owner) said that another lady had been looking through the buttons and was somewhat grossed out by the patina on those beauties, I know, there's no accounting for taste, lol. But at least they were there for me!

Julie also gathered 2 of those large rusty flower shaped thing-a-ma-jigs, she and I knew at first glance that they were for me! I mean how cool and unique!

The rest of the metal bits and pieces and nails are things I found with my metal detector. I LOVE that thing! So many artsy treasures just waiting to be found underground.

Have a great week everyone! Hugs!

Tattered Layers, antique lace, cuff bracelets...

 I got to play in the studio last night and came up with these pretty cuff bracelets.

They are up for sale in my shop Vintiquities Boutique

 *Take Me Home-I'm perfect for Valentine's Day*

 This one has lots of layers of antique fabrics, lace, and fibers. The focal piece is a vintage flower with antique rhinestone jewelry piece and a vintage glass pearl drop. There are also some antique rhinestones hand stitches into the design on the sides.

 This cuff bracelet's focal piece is a vintage flower with an antique reflective glass button center.

 *You know you want me*

 *I would make a beautiful Valentine's Day Gift*

This one is my favorite and I'm really wanting to keep it all to myself. Lots and lots of layers of antique lace, fabrics, and fibers. The focal point is an antique rhinestone piece sided by 2 mother of pearl buttons with hand stitched antique rhinestone centers.

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!