More goodies

These lovely flowers are now available on Etsy.

New Goodies . . .

Headbands out of recycled leather, soft floral patterns, fall inspired jewelry, and leaves, leaves, leaves!! Thanks to Alison for modeling!

Suede leaf embroidered earrings

New hair fan design in warm colors.

I'll admit I've always been hesitant about wearing headbands with bangs, but Alison shows us that you can really pull it off! Sort of reminiscent of those flapper headbands, except modernized.

Online Goodies/ Craft Spotlight

I'll be delighting you with some of my latest goodies soon, but while you wait, here are a few of my favorite weekly things: PaperNecklace by Hila Rawet Karni Paper Crave: I discovered the beautiful necklace above and the goodies below on Paper Crave. I recommend perusing this blog whenever you are having a bad day cuz it is sure to cheer you up. I don't know how this woman discovers all of these amazing goodies, but I am happy that someone has the ability to hunt these people down and share them with us. Parasol Craft Magazine: I actually discovered this downloadable zine via Paper Crave (of course!). View some great eye candy and discover new amazing crafty trinkets and such for only $2.50!! This amazing woman actually lives in the Bay Area. I hope to meet her someday. Crafter Spotlight: Realia Kelly Ball from Realia is a creative force to be reckoned with! This lady makes the most delicate jewelry and personal journals. She is also is an amazing printmaker and creates handmade books out of unlikely material, like metal and wood. I love how these can be worn casually or for a fancier occasion like a wedding.How could you not want to scribble all of your little secrets in this delicate little book?Kelly's delicate attention to detail really comes out in her jewelry design. Who doesn't want to unlock someone's secrets? Here you could crack a wooden book open and read personal little stories about these"people" next to their hand-drawn portraits.

I promise you I haven't disappeared. Just been busy working on some new projects. New leather headbands will be coming soon, along with embroidered pillows. I have also started a Halloween blog with my friend, Alison. It is called the Witching Hour. We are covering all sorts of spooky topics so be sure to check it out!

Bridging Generations

My grandmother emails me little family updates and photos every now and then. And like all grandmas, she keeps herself updated on all my little ventures, specifically my crafting business. In her most recent email, she shared her completed quilted pillow with me as well as an amazing crewel embroidery that my Great Grandma Ruby made. I'm a little jealous of her satin stitch! It's amazing. Seeing their projects reminded me why crafting, no matter what form it takes, is really amazing. I can't think of anything else that is so ageless and provides a bridge for different generations to connect. I love it. Makes me a little sentimental and reminds me of this silly movie, which I am going to have to watch again.

It's so funny how I get sidetracked when creating stuff. I tend to start one thing, but then my brain starts to think of another amazing idea and before I know it I've got fabric and embroidery floss scattered all over my work station. I did finish two bags this weekend and started a new hair design. Still in process but I'm excited about where it is going. I plan on playing around with some bead work with this one.

New Items

Here is a little preview of what will be in the shop later this week. Hand embroidered lavender sachets for your dresser or car, and little canvas drawstring bags, perfect for holding all sorts of little trinkets. I will be embarking on my first pillow embroidery design later this week . . . . .