Here is my 3rd bag finished. This bag was the most special one because I incorporated an old bracelet from my dear friend Shirley. She died last April and shortly after, the bracelet that she had made me, burst. When I began working on the bag, I suddenly realized the […] Read More
My dining room table has become my art project table. The table is in the centre of my room. In 2021, I started documenting my collections. Artistic archiving I called it. But really it was the beginning of a journey to cultivate my inner artist. My dining table is no […] Read More
I’ve started my macramé. I’m using an old pattern book called Macramé Elegance. I bought it in Penticton at the Hobby and Crafts store, probably in the 1970s! The pattern is called Chanson. I will likely incorporate more teal beads as that is the accent colour in the bathroom where […] Read More
I did my braiding/weaving rug course last weekend online with Ilke White. I am using a favourite old chartreuse T-shirt, navy camisole and tights, and plaid PJs so far. Almost any type of material can work. I may add in some other neutrals to make the colours pop more. Not […] Read More
I inherited my Granny’s furniture when she passed. I always loved many of the pieces she had, especially this glass front cupboard. She kept teacups in it too. I painted the cabinet in the tradition of Chinese country. After sanding, you do a black paint underlayer, then wax the edges […] Read More
I’ll be celebrating my beautiful red hot mama’s 90th birthday with her this weekend. I feel so lucky to still have both my parents and that we will all be eating cake together. My mom was always a wonderful seamstress. Self-taught. She made this cute red velvet hot pants set […] Read More
Here’s my second tarot card bag. The material was from a remnant pile: gold velvet and green satin. Then a few bits and bobs to decorate it. I thought it was finished, but then decided it needed a little more detailing and added the gold cord. On to the 3rd […] Read More
This is the first of three tarot card bags I had started pre-move. I’m back to my project list now and have completed this first one. Two more to go. Maybe today as the snow is falling heavily.
I’m playing around with a gallery wall. Not sure if all the frames should be consistent or if I prefer a more eclectic look. I have a long, blank hallway wall and I think I’d like my family photos greeting me as I enter and leave my home.
There isn’t much assemblage involved in this project. I bought this vintage arch to put behind my bed. It still has a few cathedral glass pieces in it. My new apartment complex has a real convent or monastery quality to it as one dear friend pointed out – and this […] Read More