London Calling...

First and foremost, I have to thank Tatie (Jen from Tater Tots and Jello) for her Awesome burlap pillows post. I got motivated to make these pillows because of her post. And I am beyond impressed with myself!

Daschund Pillow

I sketched a silhouette of a doxie onto paper, pinned the stencil to the fabric and then cut our each piece (Head, ear, nose.) Once I finished, I pinned the fabric pieces to "stitch witch" and cut around the fabric so that I could iron them on. I was able to stitch/ applique on the fabric to secure.  Next I pinned and sewed the ball trim on two sided of the painter's canvas.  I placed the back on and left an opening for stuffing.  The only thing left if to sew the upper left corner closed. (I was too excited to finish before I took the pix.

Union Jack and Queen Pillow

I used the same process for these that I used with the Daschund pillow with the exception of the the queen's silouhette.  It was a bit intricate for my level of sewing so I just ironed it on with "no-sew stitch witch." also, I added a pearl brad to give the queen some bling.  Rather than using painter's canvas. I used burlap on the union jack.  It snagged in the sewing machine three times...Painter's canvas is the way to go....it looks like burlap but won't snag.

 Vogue Pillow

Definitely an ode to Tatie

Altered Rolodexes

My chirtsmas gifts to all of the Girlfriends. I am really pleased with how these turned out. My aunt especially like it, but I'm not sure if anyone else did. I think they liked it, they just weren't as enthused as Auntie Star.

I cut blank note cards in half and rounded the corners. I think I only needed four note cards total which gave me eight rolodex cards. After the cards were cut I punched the center with a "Rolodex Hole Punch"
I added embellishments and such.

For the lettering, I used "Avery Self Stick Tabs" as well as black lable maker tape.

Mini Journal


I made this little book a few weeks ago. I don't remember how long, I just saw the picture that I tool to semd to Little. Once again, this pic came from my iphone so it sucks...sorry. :(

I use a "spare parts" antique brad for the center of the flower. (Spare Parts availible at Hobby Lobby.)

The image of the lady is one of my favorie stamps from Hero Arts.

The ticket is Tim Holtz! I sewed the paper on and added a tab. Also, I stapled the ribbons on random pages with my "Tiny Attatcher."

"Scrap-Lifted" Royal Wedding and a Birthday Party...

I used my iPhone to snap these pixies!  Plus there was really bad lighting...

Marie Antoinette Party Hat...

I took cheapo paper hats from the Dollar store and covered them with My Mind's Eve's "Lost and Found" paper collection....I also got lots of practice in on making crepe paper rosettes!

The bunting I made last night....It was super fast.  I ran it through the machine, no pinning required.  Three of the fabricts I got out of the clearence bin at hobby lobby, and the green one with flowers is/ was TJ Maxx reusable shopping bag that I cut up....super cool fabric!

The mirrors...six dollars at Hobby Lobby.  They are plastic...so they are light!

Tissue Paper Pom Poms...Really easy to make...Use the Tissue paper from Walmart, its stiffer and holds a better form! (Dollar store tissue paper is limp! )

The Ruffles....I stole this idea from Free Pretty Things! It's only a vynal table cloth cut into strips and pulled apart on the edges.

Another Hat!

I will post more pixies after the Partay!