Cute Monster Purses

Here are my latest creations. I finally when out to Home Depot or should I say, The Home Depot, and got some plastic tubing for handles. I think I should have put more beads and glitter in. If the handles were bracelets instead of handles the amount would be fine. I used mouthwash as the liquid thinking that it wouldn't mold because of the alcohol content. I hope the attaching, larger plastic tube pieces stay glued. Anyway, I think a little girl would love it.

Art Smocks and Switch Outs for Shirts

I made several switch outs for 2 of my monster shirts. The kids can put away the other switch outs in the pockets I added. I may add them to other shirts depending on what people think.
I finished 3 art smocks from kitchen towels

Goofy Monster Backpack Commission

Here is my latest bag I did on commission. I think it came out pretty well. I hope it's recipient likes it.

A Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine

Clayton enjoyed his "day out with Thomas". He's big into trains these days. The weather was quite threatening, but we managed to avoid rain.
Clayton imitating a buffalo.


The Round House
A Plow.

I'm insane

I picked up a SH__ load of fruits and veggies yesterday. What am I going to do with all of this? Well, tonight I'm going to cook Mediterranean green beans and steam the artichokes. I may make a peach crisp or just have smoothies for dessert. Tuna fish sandwiches would make things easy. I have several recipes marked off to try, but we think a crock pot stew of some sort would be fun. The other day I made some peach/blackberry jam. Yesterday I glued down stones and broken china for 2 mosaic stepping stones. They depict dogs. I need to use up my supplies, so I don't have to move this stuff next week. I basically ripped off another artist's designs. I hope I don't get in trouble. Copying is the greatest form of flattery isn't it?

Purse Happy

Here are some of my latest attempts at making purses. I altered the idea from The Object Project for the purses and I have a new plan for the handles that should be really cool and maybe even make the purses easier to sew. The pink monster purse is lined. The top purse is a strange one with a block print of mine. I have plans for some zippered pouches with my prints on them, too. Stay tuned.

Pear Pie for dessert?

Check out this pear pie I made yesterday.... from scratch, of course. It is yummy! Squash fritters, grilled tuna with peach salsa, and Matt's baba ghonoush for dinner. I grilled his eggplant outside in the rain, turning them every 5 minutes. That was fun actually.

Progress and Bummer

I made several back packs this week in anticipation for a craft show this weekend. I tried 4 times to download that top back pack and it finally worked. I'm not sure I will get to participate because I haven't gotten any further information from the organizer. If not, I will be showing at the Monument Farmer's Market. I made some fused glass monsters, too, but I have to wait until the bails are dry before they are ready to sell or photograph. They'll be ready in time for the show. There are a couple of pics of my last show display. Near the en of that show my earring display fell to the ground due to the wind. A couple of my pendants broke, so I decided to redo all of the cards for display and make repairs on the shutter display. My tent isn't long for this world. It's starting to bend on 2 legs.
Then, this morning I awoke to a windy day. I went outside and realized that we left the umbrella up last night. The wind took the table and sent it flying. The glass table top broke into a million pieces. The kiddie pool's 2nd ring is popped. (the top one never stayed inflated from the start.) I'm having a bit of a bummer day today.

Bean Bags

Bean bags made from neat fabric. I embellished some with ribbon, fabric paint, and felt. Gifts for some twins I know who's 1st birthday is coming up.

Keeping Busy

Here are some recent projects. The coasters came out okay, but the yellow fabric is thin enough that you can see the seam allowance. The smocks are made from kitchen towels. 2 are recycled from the thrift store. The bean bags are made from some neat fabric I found. The baby quilt was made from recycled fabric squares someone donated to me. I plan to sell it and give the money to her Education program for Uganda. (I will attach link when I get it.)
I broke my sewing machine last night, so I can't wait for the replacement part to come. I also ordered the correct free motion foot and walking foot.