I’ve been working on LaCartera Baby Style. Since I have two months until I know the sex of my grand-babies, I tried to keep the style neutral. Two color crochet baby booties topped off with a yellow ribbon. What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? The top can remain high or folded…
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The Cutest Things
I think these are the cutest things I’ve ever made! It’s been awhile since I’ve crocheted anything, but my latest practice attempt has brought back so many memories. I can’t decide which style to make for my twin grandbabies, so I’ll make both. Only six more booties to go. I see more yarn in my…
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 8
I am very excited about the batik fabrics I purchased at the Craft Complex in Kuala Lumpur! I’m always on the lookout for unique designs, and now I think I’m ready to create my own batik designs too. My second batik class went by so quickly. I wanted to spend more time enjoying the calming…
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 4
The next stop is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the series Searching for Treasures in Asia. I couldn’t wait to learn the art techniques of creating Batik! The best place to learn the art of Batik is the Craft Complex! Just to warn you I’ve tried to paint as a child with the paint by numbers…
The Purple Delight- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’ve been busy finishing my Mother’s day orders! This is the best custom order, because I got to create whatever tote bag style I wanted! So here’s the Purple Delight! What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab…
Blue Tropical Explosion – Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, it’s my favorite time of the week… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’ve been busy this week working on custom orders and adding to the “Tropical Explosion Collection”. So now I’m happy to Introduce the Blue Tropical Explosion! What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? I used a fabulous painted…
The Color Experiment – Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! The color experiment encompasses geometric shapes, color, stain ribbon and vinyl. I wanted to incorporate a different color ribbon to the mix of colors that would give it a boost. So I created this small cross body purse mixing textiles in (10″ width x…
Tropical Explosion Passport- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, it’s my favorite time of the week… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’ve been busy this week working on a custom order and perfecting my “Tropical Explosion Collection”. I kept some of the features I liked, and added a couple of new features to this little beauty! What do you think? Is it…
Tropical Explosion- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’m inspired by all of my mixed media artist friends, and with a little coaxing from a friend I created this “Tropical Explosion” cross body purse! My first mixed textile purse. (10″ width x 8″ length) What do you think? Is it a…
The Red Purse- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’ve upcycled a leather jacket I found for $20 to make this red purse… Words can not express the challenges I faced while working with this leather, but I didn’t give up! What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss?…
Vinyl Cosmetic Bag Tutorial
This is a quick and easy cosmetic bag tutorial using two types of vinyl products! I’ve experimented with the clear plastic vinyl and the Heat bond fusible vinyl, which produced different results when used separately. Using only the clear plastic vinyl produced a bulky bag that was tough to handle. When I used the Heat bond…
A Custom Order- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! Here’s a custom order that I’m working on. I wanted to share the beginning stages with you, because I’ve been thinking that others would enjoy this one too! What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?…
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