The secret to having it all......

Just made this....to inspire!

Sometimes we need to know how wonderful we have it....already!

Let's count our blessings

Let's be thankful

When I feel down...I make a mental list of all the things/people I am thankful for....

it really helps and I feel better right away.

There are somethings in life no one can take from you...and it is good to know what they are.

Have a wonderful day!

 

Olde time Patriotic pins & necklaces pattern...brand new!

Hey everyone!

I put out flags in my house and yard...plus lots of patriotic decor in my living room....looks great!

Makes my spirit filled with joy!

This is my newest pattern....something a little different...I have been dying to make some prim jewelry.

Olde time patriotic pins & necklaces pattern....on my etsy

or my patternmart....or my website. 

There are 4 projects in this pattern.  This is "Land of the brave" pin.

With the pattern comes a 24 photo page of olde time pics....from my collection.

You could also use your own photos of family and friends.

Here is "Remember" necklace....this one is my favorite. So very easy....a real treasure.

**Imagine how you could change the wool colors and banners for another season/occasion/ everyday wear.   

"Patriotic" lady really looks like it could have come from grandma's attic!

I wanted it to look like the old campaign badges from the civil war era.

I love the bead work and the pic in the blue of the flag.

"USA" necklace....super easy...and super quick.  You could make these up for Etsy, craft shows...etc...

This summer I plan on using any down time....to craft it up!

Isn't that a surprise?

 

 

Use those fabric scraps!

Hey everyone....what a wonderful Sunday it has been.

If you are like me you have lots of fabric scraps....and in my hoarder ways....I don't want to throw any scrap away (the good scraps anyway)

Check out these awesome links.....

Check out these 50 ideas to use fabric scraps blog

Fabric scrap basket

Great tutorial!

Fun coaster tutorial

So sweet and makes great gifts!

Makes me want to stay up late tonight!

Hello Sunshine....freebie design pattern

Happy Friday!!!

I am so happy summer is here and the weather is being so kind to us!

Here in the pacific northwest that is...I hope your weather is wonderful too!

I thought you might like to stitch this up...while enjoying the outdoors!

 *Please note that all freebies are for you to use to make finished goods (no mass producing) and gifts...they are still legally my designs.

  

 

Go to the friday flair link party

Always do right

Hey everyone!  I want to share with you ....my latest design...

Always do right

It is a sweet Kitty angel with red flowers...blue eyes!

It is a fun and easy embroidery project.

It takes simple supplies...and so darned quick. 

I made it as a pillow tuck for a shelf...but it would also be great as a pin cushion.

I also include depth secrets....to make the embroidery pop....and give more dimension.

This is in my Etsy shop and also in my Patternmart.

 

I will leave you with a quote for today!

The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.

— Steve Maraboli

 

 

 

Summer time might be here!

I figure it is summer time now...Memorial day is over...school is almost out....the sun is here shining like crazy.  Above is a 2 sheet tags set on my etsy...only $3.99 for 12 tags...u print.

 

This one cracks me up!  When I am a grandma....I intend to spoil, spoil, spoil!

 

Here are the second set.....Summer tags!

I truly believe this!!!

I love her flip hair do

This is funny too...my daughter and husband are a chip fiends....I am a sweets fiend.

 

These are my mini preemie flash cards for summer

They are small, but mighty

27 little cards...u print as many as you want.  These are fun as tags, using in scrapbooking, cards,  artwork collage, and place settings.

 

Sweet Summer -Mouse in the strawberry patch stitchery pattern.

I had to use my ladybug and strawberry fabric....so summery.

 

Why doesn't the mouse my cat gives to me look like that?

My husband thinks it is not a gift...it is a warning.....yikes!

 

These are slightly bigger than the mini flash cards....3 5/8" x 2 1/4".

Summertime flash cards

These are fun to put on shelves and among your decor. 

Also on my etsy are all kinds of patriotic projects.

I intend to do a little weeding today....just a bit....and read my new crazy book: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children ...so far...soooo good!

It's better to remain silent....

I made up this sign....because I just love this quote....

he said so many wise statements!

What a wonderful man!

 

If you haven't seen the movie "Lincoln"...it is a good one.

My favorite part of it was how it showed how hard they worked to abolish slavery.....and how hard it was to go against the opposition.  I like daniel day lewis alot...but Tommy lee caught my attention.

 

Have a wonderful Monday...do one thing to make it special!