I love them all...............

Check out the very delightful ideas in this issue of Inspired Ideas!  From my Sweet friend, Amy Powers.  No wonder this issue is so yummy~ and the publication is a work of art in itself !!
For only 3.99~ Hope you will join the fun!  XO my crafty friends! 

It was time........

It was time to cover the Good book.

and the Good Book was covered with Good Fabric (check out Charlotte Lyons designs on her blog) http://housewrenstudio.typepad.com/charlotte/

The end.

Until I find something else to make with it!

XOXOX

Charlotte Lyons Stitch Kit

Charlotte provided excellent kits with this old quit, linens, bird pattern,embroidery floss,and best of all her own new fabric line! 

 Awwwww Ma Mere Cherie..... her fabric has my name on it!!  Sweeeeeet! 

 Surprise, Dearest Charlotte!  I used one of her regifted (to me) thrift finds.... a silverware roll to add another fabric element and something I have always wanted to do.......

 .......Create a stitch-on-the-go kit!!  The kit that inspired me was by Rebecca Sower and was showcased in Somerset.  Hers was in a vintage travel case. So pretty, but I love this softie one.
The silverware roll added a place to store bits and baubles for future projects in plastic tubes.

  A deep pocket full of ribbons, and a wider pocket for projects started.  Hmmm now let me see....
Isn't that Rebecca's stamp in there?  Why yes, it is! Going to embroider that next.......and finish her project from French Generals The Art of Craft Weekend.  Yes, it too will be in this front pocket, along with many more stitching projects in the future.  Thank You Charlotte for such a precious piece!  Other than Trueman, I see is as my new constant companion.  Love this artful journey, don't you?? XO

Pam Garrison's Souvenir Journal at French General

Thought i would share a few bits of a paper book we created at Kaari Meng's event at French General.  The Art of Craft teachers were just great!!  Rebecca Sower, Charlotte Lyons, Pam Garrison, Molly Meng, Jenny Hart, and Arlene Baker.  I am as much fascinated with their art as their own unique artist craft and their journey to where they have come today.   I will post a project a week in February, starting with Pam Garrison's Souvenir Journal today!
We had sweeeeet kits full of goodness and even a little hand painted paper Pam created.  What I love about Pam is that she has a very intuitive style and color is her strong suit. Her art reveals her fun and bubbly self , yet her refined voice as well as authenticity as an artist. She is insistent (as a teacher) on letting one thing "inform the next" ~which I find true myself .  I was so glad to sneak 5 minutes with Pam and share our love of this intuitive painting that has stolen my heart.  Pam and I share the love for Art journaling and stitching as well.  Good thing Pam is not my neighbor, I would never get anything done!  Hope to see Pam again in this beautiful Art journey. You can find her *here!* Sending love to all my inspired friends today!  See you next week here in blog land again (I promise!) XOXO   

Not sure how busy you are this Happy New Years day, but there is a very cool invitation out from Melody Ross I thought you might like to participate in if you have time. We have an opportunity to help, and have artsy fun today (with loved ones at home?!) but we must act now and mail tomorrow......... check it out if you are up for it at....   http://bravegirlsclub.com/archives/16038

December altered art journal {4}

December altered Journal {3}

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! XOXOX