scrap exchange

Ahhh, the scrap exchange. Such a good place for unexpected inspiration. New and different things are there every time I visit.
I took Jaime there and she got a ton of loot. I can't wait to see what she does with it!
I got fabric scraps, ribbons, papers, beakers, and more! I will be experimenting with my finds this weekend. I also have a "coffee and crafting" date with Laura next week.

L&L business cards are on the way, and made some good art contacts last week. Feeling good about creativity.

sweet petites

I made a few new things using little pearl beads:





They'll be up on etsy soon!

Now I have to sew more pouches and work on our business cards...

jewelry display

I enjoy making jewelry, and I enjoy having a good variety to wear. The problem was, I always wear the same studs, or the same simple necklace. Why? Well, all of my jewelry was stored, in a box, in a drawer. I couldn't easily think of what I had. Problem solved! I covered some cork that I already had with some fabric we had laying around. I have all necklaces out now and visible, and easy to throw on. Bonus that it serves as art for the bedroom wall!

I went to anthropologie and got a couple of cheap but super cute and colorful bowls (it was hard to decide... there were SO many colors). I have a blue egg holder in the fridge for... yep, eggs. I got another one in white to hold cocktail rings and earrings. Now I can see my stock at a quick glance and be ready to accessorize in a flash!

weekend to-do list

*attempt to make fabric flower brooches
*jewelry organization (already started Friday night... will finish and post pictures this weekend)
*visit the Scrap Exchange with Laura
*make ginger-pear tea & try other kitchen experiments
*continue organizing my office/craft room

I tried making spanakopita this week and it was a huge success. Will make again very soon. I also tried making pea pesto, which went on crostini with fresh farmers market tomatoes.


Another huge success! I am very happy to keep expanding my recipe repertoire!

sew done

I made a birthday present for David:



He attended the GSA for 2 years and does not have his diploma displayed anywhere. I thought this would be a nice reminder to hang on the wall of his work room at home. It took FOREVER. Why did I think stitching the coastline of Scotland was a good idea? Look at all those islands and nooks and crannies! I completed the school logo in time for his birthday, but the outline took some extra time (and a lot of thread). It was a fun craft and I had not cross-stitched in a very long time. It was nice to revisit something I really enjoy.

vintage part 2

OK, so I thought I'd do one random post on thrift finds.... but no. I have to show you this too. A weekend date with David: Lily's pizza, NC Museum of Art, Father & Son vintage store. Check out what I got!





There were SO many other things there that we both wanted. So many well-kept pieces of furniture. We held back though and only got things that we would use right now. I really needed a bookshelf for the upstairs spare room. I have been doing a lot more work from home and needed a space, away from household distractions, to hold set office hours. This bookshelf will be perfect. i was so excited to get it in place that I did not take the time yet to remove a few stickers. The back says "millbrook elementary 1987, 2nd grade." Also, things like this sell for hundreds of dollars new. This one is old, but that is OK. I paid MUCH MUCH less! I will paint it if i get tired of the color.
I can always use kitchen things... I cook almost every day! I have all rectangular pans, so this square will be a nice addition to my collection.