little bit of eyecandy for ya...

it is amazing what i can achieve if i don't turn the computer on..i seem to get distracted by all the social networks and am seriously thinking about removing myself from them altogether and concentrate on my blogs and REAL life!

anyhow after making my brooch board i decide to keep that momentum going and i crafted this gorgeous piece of whimsy...

this started life as an empty white cage... and now it is a romantic gift for someone you love or YOURSELF! i just love it and cant wait to hang it over our display this Sunday or from a tree out on our lawn.

and here is a sneak peek of my stitchery...

we are going for a french inspired theme for one of our display tables, i will show you the end product which i hope to have finished by tonight so that i can get a few daddy type things made up... maybe gift tags?

well i best be off, the more time i spend here means less time on my crafting!

au revoir

been busy....

as luck would have it, this week i have had 2 child free days which meant that i could sew to my hearts content. i became good friends with my sewing machine and churned out all of this in one day. dang..the photo didn't rotate..anyhow i managed to make... 6 'snugglies' which are heart shapes filled with wheat but with no segments so that the wheat is able to form to wherever you are placing it. i like to pop them on my feet or belly or anywhere where i am cold or feel pain. these will be available at our market stall for $10. 5 rectangular heat wheat bags with 4 segments which are perfect for the neck and back and will be available for $15. and 1 curved heat wheat bag with 6 segments perfect for the neck and shoulders. i have only made 1 and it will be available for $20. i am really pleased with how the bags all turned out they are perfect for this time of year...although i use my heat wheat ALL year round! on the second child free day i managed to finish off my little pieces of whimsy which will look just lovely on our market stall this Sunday the 13th of June....we will be regulars the second and fourth Sunday of each month and i will continue to add items to my online store. i finished this little fella...eeeppp he is so cute!! to see more photos head here or here i finished the two bottles, they just look so pretty with all of our other collectible items. really sweet, they would make a lovely addition to a dresser or a vignette of olden day items. i will add these to my online stores when i get the chance. well i best be going to bed...it is after 11pm and i seem to have a 4 year old who like to wake me at least 5 times during the night...*yawn* hope to see some of you at the petrie markets this sunday. our usual spot down by piggots. xxrosey

little pieces of whimsy

whimsical ~ adjective ~ whimsy ~ noun ~

1. having fanciful or odd ideas.

2. quaint or quaintly funny.

i have taken a little break from stitching to work on some pieces that involve me stepping out of my comfort zone... thanks to kerryanne from shabby art boutique i will be stepping out in many other mediums too as i embark on her online art course. i was one of the lucky few chosen to come along on this very exciting journey. it is amazing to read a professional artists thoughts and explanations of creativity and i just know that i am ready and ripe for this sort of exercise..if only i can find the time to block my family out :)

anyhow, on the weekend we visited dayboro day and i thrifted a group of miniature glass bottles. i loved how they were dirty and ready to be re purposed back into life. i should have taken a before shot, but anyhoo here they are after their whimsical makeover

i am thinking of popping them out on the table of my next market day, the 13th of June, to gauge the interest from our customers.

paper flowers, lace and glitter... glitter, lace and fabric flowers they are really quite glittery and small enough to hold in your palm. and the next piece i am working on has been in the pipe lines since the bear and doll show back in march...

i salvaged a little jam jar and made a toadstool out of a Styrofoam ball. i bought 2 little deers at the show and knew that they were destined to be in a terrarium of some sort. i just have to get busy with the glue gun again at some stage today and have this piece ready for the markets as well. someone mentioned this one would be perfect for Christmas in July... my market buddy and i are having a special market day dedicated to Christmas in July, Christmas tree and all. stay tuned for more information, should be fun!

i know that what i have created here has no purpose whatsoever other than looking pretty and that there are many people out there who think that it is rubbish but i just want to know what people think.

so what are your thoughts on whimsy or kitsch items? are you attracted to them? do you want to buy them the moment you see them? are my items cute enough to be on my table at the markets? i would really love to hear from you.

well i have had my hour on the computer this morning, best go and fold some washing and finish cleaning that last pedestal fan so that it can be put away for the winter.

enjoy what is left of the week.

xxrosey

p.s. cant believe that it is JUNE!!!

pp.s. each of the pieces of whimsy will be added to my shop too, so you could grab a piece of lovely for yourself or convo me straight away. smaller bottle $3.50, larger bottle $4 and deer in jar $6

ppp.s. are those prices too much? silly question but it is good to get the opinion of the public :)

little bunny 'treasure pouch'

i managed to stitch this little pouch last night, similar to the chicken pouch, however this time i used those claspy things (for the first time) and added a ribbon.

i added the heart to cover up the little stitches made from the clasp.

the little tail is made of felt and glued on. i just love it!

it can hold a small amount of money or other little treasures.

i am really happy with the end product. the ribbon allows it to be worn safely around the neck or when not in use it can be hung anywhere adding a little prettiness wherever it is left.

yes that is me modelling the pouch because two of my models are at school and the other is asleep.

i am hoping to add a set of three 'treasure pouches' to my etsy shop for one low price which as afiori pointed out would be more economical to post. etsy is a funny thing, on one hand it is nice to know that i have my products out there and anyone can buy them but i also know that anyone can make these item so why buy mine and my items are of no comparison to other people. so why sell? because you gotta start somewhere :) what other avenues are there? i would like to hear your ideas. i will have a market stall one day when i create enough stuff to make it look right.

ok if you want to learn more about the guys below visit my other blog. i am just about to post about them...

%*_*% rosey

what treasures would you hide?

i saw a pattern for a coin purse a little while ago and finally had some time to make one the other night.

it is only my first attempt but it really is sweet and the girls all want one.

after making it i thought the next one will have to have a ribbon attached so that it can be hung around their necks and when not in use it can hang from a bed post or doorknob.

sweet matching ribbon mkes my heart go pitty pat!

this little chick is hiding an easter egg but my girls will hide little treasures for sure, things like painted rocks or beads or tiny fairy figurines.

sweet little pouch at the back for all your treasures.

like a little back pack

fits into the palm of your hand!!

what do you think, cute or what?

i will be back later in the week with a finished product.

%^_^% have a great week