Welcome back to the Latest Thread! A little bling for the girls, hair bows, keyrings, baby mobiles for boys and textiles. Lisa and I are still busy creating different items for the LaCartera Kids Etsy line. The girls have taken center stage this week, but more boy’s items are on the way. LaCartera Kids Lisa…
Category: Creativity in-Motion
The Latest Thread~ Creative Projects
This month we are creating new textile designs, new products, and treasured gifts for the family! There are still things to do to get the business up and running so, we love those moments when we can create! Textile Designs So much fun with this design and I had plenty of help from my 3-year…
Creating the LaCartera Family
Handmade Ladies accessories, girls dresses and kids quilts. The perfect gifts that are ready to ship!
Textile Design Challenge Entry – Moon Landing
I have decided to challenge myself to enter as many Spoonflower weekly design challenges as I can for the next two months. This weeks Spoonflower design challenge was a “Moon Landing” entry for Princess Awesome that ended on January 15th. I submitted my design one minute before it closed and hope that my last minute…
Spring Inspiration – Discover Your Creativity & DIY Wreath
I’ve had such a difficult time finding the perfect wreath for my front door and then it hit me…. Why not make my own! I spent time searching around town for the perfect wreath, but of course you would probably never find the perfect color, flowers, or price. I was inspired by a friend who talked about creating the perfect wreath for…
The Latest Thread – 2018 Color and Style Inspiration
I’ve gathered a collection of Violet Textile Designs, Sewing Inspiration, Mini Tutorials, Roostery Table Linens ~ 10%Sale, and BurdaStyle Biker Jacket Sew-Along Sweepstakes! Designs Using the Pantone Color of the Year! If you don’t know by now – Ultra Violet is the Pantone color of 2018! I had the privilege of designing textile patterns in this color in for a…
The Latest Thread – What’s Your Craft Room Style?
Craft Room Style like a Boss! No Not Gangnam Style, but Craft Room Style! If you’re like me the heart of your home is your craft room, your space, your sanctuary! My philosophy is that you create a space that works for your needs! The most important aspect to any craft room or space to me is organization! (No…
The Latest Thread – Happy 2018!
It’s been a while since I had a chance to hangout with you guy’s! I missed chatting, crafting and sharing with you too! Last year came roaring in like a bull in a candy shop for me and left me picking up the pieces till the very end of the year. So Happy New Year! My husband and I…
XOXO Hobo Handbag- Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
Hello Handbag Junkies’ It’s Hit or Miss time! I want share the only sample I have on hand from the LaCartera handbag collection curated from my Spoonflower textile shop. This beauty will make you do a double-take and maybe a triple-take! As some of you may know my collection is on hold right now, but not forgotten! …
The Latest Thread – Harvest Moon
Hello Handmade Handbag Junkies! It feels like a year since my last post, but It’s been only a month! I’ve been dreaming of the day when things calmed down a bit to let everyone know that I’ve been displaced due to smoke damage to my home after my adjacent neighbor’s townhouse caught fire. Everyone is well and no one was hurt, but…
Textiles- 2017 Color Review & Ideas
I’ve been on the hunt for the Spring and Summer Pantone colors for the year and of course I found them. I was expecting to see something more exciting, but the colors are so calming and as some of you know my style is sometimes a bit in your face! Color combination ideas are a process…
Hobo Handbag- Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
Hello Handbag Junkies’ It’s Hit or Miss time! Here’s a quick look at another Swiss Army blanket turned into a hobo handbag! Adding the leather straps, buckles, rivets and studs are still my favorite things to do that adds interest. I think it’s the style that I love and this time I’ve dressed it up…
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