Easter Cards and Sunny Weather

Been busy getting my Rascally Bunny cards finished.

 He has such an attitude but has agreed to pose once again.

Even brought his twin along this year.

So the cards are off to the local shops and Etsy.

I am slowly getting over this *@!% cold. They say it 

hangs on forever. But I plan to kick it to the curb soon.

The sun is out so that helps a lot. I don't mind the rain

but web feet are not in style this year.

New Cards

Finally was able to sit down and post

new cards on my Etsy. Here's

what I've posted so far.

Now it's time for a

Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Watercolor Gift Cards

 Had some fun painting up some little gift cards for

my Etsy shop.

 Fun  pen and ink with watercolors. Reminds me

of how my garden looked this summer. I did 

NOT paint the weeds. LOL

 So many geraniums... so little time.

They are still in full bloom.

My cone flowers are slowly "closing up shop"

for the season.

We finally have had a little rain, though I must say 

a real down pour the other night woke me up. But we really

needed it. Well back to painting and  later  listing

on my Etsy. I love the painting but the writing

up for listing not so much.

Hope your weekend is going great!!!!

Let's See if This Works...

Ah yes. If read my last post I was in trouble,

not being able to post photos. Well thanks (a big thanks) to

http://sharonwhitleytheramblingartist.blogspot.com/

she helped me. She had the same problem. Blogger or picasa 

changed there limits last April (I never got any notice). 

Anyway I have to go back and change the size on all my 

photos to 480 by 640 in order not to have to pay a monthly fee.

It is a long process but I am mad enough to do it. So be aware that 

large photos will run up your limits.

Now just wanted you to know what is now on my Etsy

For fun I put together this small book (above) called
Thoughts. It has some watercolor snips and quotes I love.

Then I added my "Snow People" watercolor cards.

Plus some other goodies. So take a peek if you like.

Sorry if I sounded grumpy but I hate when they change

the rules of the game without notice. LOL

Three Handmade Journals

 Sitting quietly for the past 17 days I was able

to finish up a few journals for the Black Dog Event.

After Friday I hope to list some on my Etsy.

I pretty much used batiks and hand dyed fabrics.

Used some of my handmade fabric beads.

back side.

Added some crazy stitches here and there.

back side

I love the tie " arounds" as you never have to 

worry about your journal getting to fat as

 the tie are made to go around several times.

I found these lots of fun to make . Very freeing!

Each journal has different papers in them for

different types of journals.

So that's what I have been doing.

What have you been up to...?!

Fancy Fun Journal

"Art is your personal diary where you may color your thoughts and emotions on a page"

Created this fun journal and dressed it up

with bows and ribbons.

Makes one feel very creative just looking at it.

Has regular pages and tab pages for adding those

creative little bits you have just laying around

(that need to go in a journal) so you don't lose them.

I have taken several wonderful classes from 

Martha Lever, she has so many fun classes. She put

me onto the machine for making these journals

and she suggested the bows,etc. Thank you Martha!

Will list on Etsy, with more info.

Still Raining.......COLD

So.......

I......

just keep on painting cards

for my Etsy.

I want to be in my garden!

"rain, rain go away

Sharon needs to weed the garden today."

(think that will help. LOL)

Hope you all are in the sunshine.

Rainy Day Studio Work

Just adding some finishing touches to these gift cards.

Thank You cards.

and

a birthday card. (NO CALORIES HERE)

I am refilling my Etsy shop. This is a "good thing".

Especially with a very rainy day outside my studio window.

Hope wherever you are that the sun is shining.

Watercolor Cards

Spent a quiet weekend enjoying the

wonderful warm weather. Had dinner on

the deck, did a little gardening and

painted these cards.

I had sold out of all my cards on  my Etsy shop

and thought I had better get hopping. So 

I am off to list these.

Little Evening Bag

A strong deep red embroidered bag with lots

of beading on the front.

Lined with champagne colored

silk dupioni, a small snap closure, a

deep red satin cording with a 19 inch

drop and finished off with a silky tassel of champagne,

red and moss green.

Just right for a night out when you don't 

want to carry a big purse. Just slip this around your neck

with the bare essentials inside and your good to go!

Measures 7 1/2inches long( not including the tassel)

with tassel it is 11 1/2 inches

Width is 6 inches.
The bag has padding for the feel of softness and protecting 

your valuables.

A fun little project for sure!

Nantucket Messenger Bag

Had some fun putting this one together.

It is made from heavy canvas, decorated

with different fabrics on the outside pocket.

Has a lively plaid lining with an

interior pocket.

 Adjustable strap, which can

also be tied around the waist for  hands free wearing.

Great when your at the local farmers market,flea

market or even at the beach.

Measurements are
10 1/2inches wide 
13 inches long
2 1/2 inch wide false bottom
54 inch adjustable strap

Will list in my Etsy shop.

Lace and Lavender

I made up these sweet lavender sachets this week.

I filled them with lavender and flax seed. The flax helps

 to give them a little weight and shape.

The first one is a soft faint lavender ,blue and green

batik. The color is very faint. I stitched on

 lace and pearl beads. The top is layers of lace and roses

with dewdrop glass beads. A gold charm of a leaf and a

flower finish it off. Satin ribbon loop for hanging on a

door handle if you wish.

The second one is  made up of a silky file fabric with

hand embroidered tiny flowers and pearls surrounding

a lovely lace motif. The top is layers of lace and roses.
There is a sweet gold bird charm and a pink satin ribbon loop.

The third one is  a silky file fabric covered with pearls surrounding

a lave motif. The top has layers of lace, a large pearl button,seashells,

a white satin ribbon loop, and a seahorse charm.

 They all measure between 5 and 6 inches not including the loop.
They look nice just laying in a dish or hang them by their loop on
a door knob.

They all smell delicious and I nearly fell asleep as I was making them.
Shall try to get them listed by tomorrow. They will be in either  my Etsy
shop or my wildflowerhouse  shoppe!
 But right now I need a nap.
Lavender will do it every time.....

Something a Little Different..

This necklace was completely different

from the norm. The large rounds are a

dark purple blue felt which I rolled up very tightly

and bound with a blue embroidery thread. Then sewed

on tiny aqua seed beads. I added them to the jewelry rope

and put silver spacer beads and sewn seed beads between each felt bead.

I left the top plain so that it would fit around the neck

without causing bulk. Fits nicely under the collar,etc.

The bracelet is identical except it is on a

stretch cord for a easy fit.

Click on photo for close ups.