Vintage Gypsy Collection

Survived the move!  Every time I move I am reminded how much I dislike moving.  As you fellow artists know you need lots of craft and art supplies so everything gets jumbled and of course has to be boxed and carried to the new place.  It is times like this that I re-think doing so many different things and having so many interests.  Now that the move is over it's time to get busy and have some fun.  Above is my latest creation of re-purposed clothing, lace and embellishments.  It reminds me of a gypsy which inspired the name.  It currently is for sale (each piece sold separately)  in my booth upstairs at Frou Frou Galore in Old Town Spring, Texas.

Mermaid Felt Purse Project

Mermaid Purse Felt Project

Once again, I find myself drawn to the colors of the sea.  I have never really worked with felt before but it looked like fun so thought I would give it a go.  I found the change purse at Michael's Craft Store and they had all these packets of felt pieces you could buy in every color under the rainbow.  I decided that they reminded me of ocean waves, seaweed and mermaids.  I simply laid the pieces on the felt and used thread to hold it in place.  My stitching is a bit on the rough side but then again, this one is for me so that's ok.   Was a relaxing little project and makes me smile.