A long Post with LOTS of Pictures.... and a FREE Lacy Bundle Giveaway

I've been deep in my creative cave these past few weeks. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and (hopefully) you'll enjoy the pictures.... If you make it to the bottom, you can leave a message for a lacy bundle giveaway.

First, a Mini Albums Prayer Journal....
49 tags tuck into Seven Days of the Week pages

 I hand dyed the Mulberry Paper flowers to match the French country design.

 And a sweet little envelope for your special notes.

 49 Tags all have Prayer Prompts or Angels with lined backs for your journaling

This is a simple Photo Journaling Album.... I love the neutral colors. Has LOTS of pockets, folders, journaling tags.

On the Paper Path.... I went on to create a Gratitude Mini Album. NOT a TP (toilet paper roll) but approximately the same size. Again, lots of pockets, journal prompts and tags to journal on.

Finally, I returned to the sewing Machine to make this French Lavender sachet. Vintage laces, hand dyed Mulberry flowers, bits of this and that....

 And the back side has two pockets to tuck in a little message or two.

Well, you made it this far! I'd love to hear from you. Please leave a comment. I'm giving away a lacy fabric bundle.

Sweet Little Jeans Purse

A few months ago I came across the sweetest little pair of toddler jeans. I knew I would create something sweet with them. I love the way this little purse came out.

It measures 10" across the top, by the belted area, and fans out to 16" across the bottom.
Four outer pockets and one tiny one you can see tucked inside the front.
Sweetly lined with a floral polished cotton with a polka dot pocket.
The handle is also lined with the floral polished cotton and measures a generous 46" so it makes for a nice cross-body wearing.
I used all vintage laces and trims, crochet and tatted. Note too, the sweet turquoise belt buckle.
Find it on my Etsy!

Sneak peek into the new studio... and a bit of frustration and a wedding!

Hello dear friends. You may be wondering where I am. No, I didn't stay in Tahoe! (Although who wouldn't love to!) My hubby and I have been organizing the new studio. Thought you'd like to sneak a few peeks!

Hey, my friend Sharon Tomlinson posted pics of her workspace this week too! See here.

You're only getting to see the newly organized  'lacy sewing side' for now.

This was my second choice for the sewing machine. Unfortunately, the counter I wanted to put it on was just too high. I couldn't reach the knee pedal that lifts the needle...very important when playing with laces. FYI: it helps to work in the studio for a day, to reposition supplies and tools. You don't know what/where you'll need those tools!

 This is where the machine started out. I wanted the great light from the window. Counter was just too high, even with the lift on my chair. I actually like it better this way, gives my so much more workspace!

 A closeup of my laces, hanging from a vintage towel rack.

 A leftover cabinet from my granddaughter's days in the room. Took the little drawers out so the spaces are perfect for rolls of lace or cards of seam binding or rickrack.

 This lovely piece is an antique Victorian desk organizer. Painted white, it provides more cubbies for storage. Still have goodies to put away in here.

 

Now, here is a piece of frustration! Finally got back to some paper art, making mini-albums. Last year I bought some cheap tape for my ATG. Haven't used it in a few months. The tape turned to an ugly mess, sticking to BOTH sides of the 'no-stick' tape. I fooled around with this for an hour, a sticky mess. I reordered the 'real' stuff from Amazon. Lesson learned.

So that's it for now. Hope you all have a wonderful week!
Oh... one more thing. Speaking of Tahoe, My son Tim married his sweetheart Toni last week. Just a week after his brother and I were there! We all LOVE Toni. So happy for Tim!