Happy Father's Day!

Dear Dad,

Love your wild and crazy kidlets!

(They just weren't getting the idea that

 I wanted to see their cute faces.)

St. Patrick's Day Tassel

Just shipped out a custom order today and wanted to share with you how fun it turned out. 

A sparkly pot o' gold with a mixture of  gold fringes.  My favorite wide checked ribbon and a vintage button to finish. 

Custom orders are always welcomed!

Valentine's Banner and Tassels

When I found this Heidi Grace Valentine's fabric, I thought it would make a fun banner.  It was a scrapbook paper last year that I made some cute Valentine's out of.  Hot pink and black Valentine's graffiti = punk hotness.  Did you know a banner could be hot??  Me neither.  Now, if I could get it to stop rebelling and stay on the front window. 

I've been on the lookout for a heart shaped wreath form and I can not find one!  I have been to more craft stores than I care to admit.  I want to make a pink and black door hanging to go with my banner.  Kicking myself because I had picked up one at the thrift store a few weeks back but put it back because I was in no crafting mood and didn't want to add to my crafting mess even though it was on 75 cents.  Curses.

Keeping with the pink and black theme, I made myself a tassel.  Cute, no?  I'm all about the tuelle skirts. 

And that seem to light my tassel making fire because I whipped out three more.   Here's my favorite of the bunch.  Bronze, caramel and red toile goodness.

A vintage Valentine with pink feather boa.

Red beaded and sequined heart with polka dots.  Who doesn't love polka dots?

I'm not sure that I will list Valentine's on Etsy since I've been a slacker this month.  Can you believe it's nearly February?  Me neither!  Want one?  Just ask.  I'll do a reserved listing just for you.  Because you are special and I value your business.  I do have a load of new tassels to list as soon as I twist my favorite, very pregnant photographer finger into taking pictures for me. 

Christmas Banner

As promised, here are some detailed pictures of my Christmas banner that was featured on KSL's Studio 5 segment with Mindy Mae's Market. 

I wanted a non-traditional, fun take on Christmas banner this year.  I lucked out finding this great vintage inspired Christmas fabric.  I especially love the Santa.

 I really wanted the banner to have a fun feel to it so I finally cut into my beloved stash of Heather Bailey's Pop Garden, zig-zag striped fabric.  Oh how I love this fabric!   (The ladies at the fabric store were laughing at me when I bought this fabric.  I was petting it, hugging it and loving it.  They asked me what I was going to do with it and I responded that I just wanted to hoard it.  I would of bought the whole bolt if I could of.)  The banner is sewn onto a yummy red satin ribbon and then the decorating began!

Mini red pom-poms and brown brush fringe, green taffeta bows and sparkly silver snowflakes adorn this banner. 

This banner turned out pretty great!  Custom orders available and also available in my Etsy shop. 

Giveaway Extravaganza

You are cordially invited to Blue Cricket's week long giveaway extravaganza!  It's going to be fun, especially Thursday's, giveaway (November 5th).  Why's that?  Oh, maybe because it's a little something from moi.  It's going to be extra fun and festive to boot.  Mark your calendars!  Next week is going to be so much fun! 

Project overload

This sign would be perfect in my home.

(Picture found at My Sweet Savannah)

Do you know how many projects my silly brain is trying to figure out? 
Procrastination overload.
  Why the overload?  Oh, because it's only 12 days until I set up for this cute showcase kicking off the Holiday season.  Day after day passes with little progress. 

Be there or be square. 

The Cat's Meow

Every so often, I find something that I want to make just for me.  When I found this vintage inspired kitty, I knew he should be mine.  For a good month, he sat patiently waiting for me to make him fancy.  Can I tell you that I am in love with him.  I only wish I would of done it earlier.

What's not to love with his vintagey, sparkly appearance and polka dot necktie...

and what party is complete without a little tulle?

I do believe that this guy is the cat's meow. 

**This tassel is too late to list on Etsy, but quite possibly can be duplicated.  If you are interested, don't hesitate to drop me a line and see what we can figure out.**  Sold out!  Thanks for your interest! 

Fall Scrolly Pumpkin

I only found two of these little cuties months ago.

One pumpkin was made and sold a while ago.

The other little pumpkin sat sad waiting to be fancied up.

So I fancied him up in sages and tans,

fall berries and leaves,

a red-brown checked ribbon tied like a sash

making this little scrolly pumpkin

ready for the ball.

*Available for purchase here.

Candy Corn Tassel

My poor kids have been brainwashed.

They know exactly what I am looking for when I enter a store.

My li'l Miss Sassy Pants found this candy corn and

begged me to turn it into a tassel.

I obliged and love it. And so does she.

I really adore the details.

Fall leaves and berries on top of tulle.

Mini orange pom-pom trim.

Perfectly festive and happy to look at.

*Available for purchase here. SOLD! Thanks!

Halloween Star

I finished my Halloween decoration that I mentioned from this list. It was a fun transformation from this:

To this:

Much better me thinks.

The spooky, yet classic new My Minds Eye line was just itching to make this star a show stopper. I even got to use glitter modge podge for the first time and I must say, I enjoyed it. It added just a subtle sparkle that I totally dig.



Now, if I could just have this perfect door on my house Fall, that would be great.



My good friend was recently over at my house for a minute and when she left, she couldn't help but laugh at me. I was spray painting outside, tasseling downstairs, cutting fabric in the front room and sewing in the kitchen. She can relate. She's always doing something. What about you? Do you project hop or are we the only ones suffering from project attention disorder?

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*Don't forget to enter my give-away at Our Cozy Nest! Ends Thursday night at midnight!*

Fall Pumpkin

Inspired by my good friend

fabulous taste and

impeccable Fall decorating

I created this little brown Fall pumpkin

with my signature handmade pom-pom,

warm, multi-colored browns

rusty orange

and

a sprig of Fall.

SOLD - THANKS!

I Put A Spell On You

"I put a spell on you,

and now you're mine."

Name that movie.

Tasty limes and

burnt warm orange,

blacks and creams

with a polka dot feather

this witches spell has brewed

my interpretation of a witches magic.

For sale here.

Superstitious

What's that I see through the trees
but a spooky black cat
and his pumpkin to tease
festive and fun with vintage pom-poms
and polka dots make everything fun

*Only 1 available*

(Although the oranges look different from each other in the picture,

they do co-ordinate.)

SOLD OUT! Thanks

Ghosty

Spooky ghost

with his pumpkin and spider

ready to decorate

to your hearts desire

*Limited Edition*

SOLD OUT! Thanks!

Witches Brew

Witches Brew

Layers of textural black and vintage like lace

with purple and green

and a skeleton hung from a noose.

Spooky

For sale here.

The Pumpkin Man

*Limited Edition*

SOLD OUT!  Thanks!

Rustic Star Custom Order

I usually make tassels for all the holidays, but the 4th of July has left me stumped. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find much to work with in the stores. After I sent cute Erin her new tassel, she back a rustic star that she wanted done into a tassel for the 4th.


I am happy with how it turned out. The star was tricky to incorporate because I couldn't hang anything off the bottom. I thought about having it be dangle below like this Valentine one but it seemed too big. The only thing left to try was hanging it. I thought it looked great!
Done up with brick red, cream and goldy/tan bullion, it's makes an untraditional 4th of July decoration that has year-round appeal.

Big Bunny - Little Bunny

Since Easter is coming up quickly, of course I had to do just a few more Easter tassels. I was in the mood to make these Easter tassels different then all of the pastel colored ones that I have been doing for everyone. I wanted these ones to bold with a punch of color. First one was made with my friend MaryLyn in mind. No reason other than I was trying to make it bigger than my usual size. Bigger I got since he is just over 11 inches long. I love the way it turned out!

Strong black mixed with bold apple green stripes and dots, classic black and white toile and a hint of check. I am in love with this one!

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Little bunny was made with my signature, handmade pom-pom style. No matter how many variations I make with the pom-pom, I always like them. The antique white bunny looks bright and cheery paired with strong black and the best green fringe that I have ever found.

What really makes this little guy is the rich pink flower against the dark apple green and black and white checked ribbons.

So there you have it, big bunny and little bunny - both equally fun and festive.

Big Sister Easter Bunny Tassel

Remember this tassel??

Well, she has a big sister and that big sister loves pink!

She loves layers and layers of rich pink with a big pink flower to top it off. Every girl needs flowers. Measuring in at just over 10 inches long, not including ribbon, she really makes a statement!

Decorating Idea

Cute Erin is the best seasonal decorator that I have ever met. And she's great at sending me pictures of her ideas. I love the way that she is using the Chocolate Bunny tassel in her display. It's simply hung the tassel off of her mantel with her decor anchoring it. Isn't this a new and fun idea?

Love where you have put your tassel?? Send me a picture! I would love to see and it and share with others.