Batwing Hairclips

 Who's ready for Halloween?  

I am! 

With these spooky cute batwing hairclips, 

you're sure to be the ghoul of the ball! 

Green Button Rings

 I don't know about you but when its hot and humid, I can't wear my normal rings, but I also can't go without....so what's a girl to do but make some button rings!

Button Apple Card

 Schools back in session so why not let your Childs teacher know early on just how much you appreciate them with this easy to make button apple card?

Easter Egg Ribbon Card

 With Easter just around the corner, you can easily create just the right greeting or table setting cards with this easy tutorial! 

Hanging Kitchen Towel

 With a little bit of sewing, a few patches and some cheery buttons, 

you can make a pot holder with hanging kitchen towel.

This is one of those projects that is so clever yet probably the most useful item in your kitchen!

Springtime Fox in Flowers

Nothings is nicer than a sweet fox in a field of flowers. 

From my Heart to yours

 I'm proud to announce that I have my own ART available in a gallery this month! 

Its a tin piece called, "From my Heart to yours".  
Measures 12 x 12
You can see it in the  LagunaART.com gallery.
555 Shops at Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(in between Nordstrom's and The Apple Store)

Follow me on Instagram for more ART show updates! 

No Sew Button Be-Dazzled Valentine

 This no sew, button be-dazzled Valentine is a breeze to make and adds just the right amount of nostalgic whimsy to your Valentine décor!

Art Walk in Long Beach

Take the ART Walk

Visit the opening of SIX micro galleries exhibiting 6 different artists.
Sunday, November 3, 6-8 pm. All micro galleries are on Eucalyptus Ave between 20th and Willow. Meet the artists, chat with neighbors, have a snack, get your steps in and have fun in Wrigley, Long Beach, Ca.
If you can’t make the opening, the exhibitions are viewable until November 30th. 

 

Gallery 9 (@gallery9/b)

2070 Eucalyptus Ave

Grazie Villalobos

PLUS kid's art station (11/3 only)

Gallery 5 (@gallery5/b)

2300 Eucalyptus Ave

Michelle Frae Cummings 

PLUS Dia de las Muertos fun and an ART Giveaway! (11/3 only)
instagram.com/michelle.frae.cummings

Gallery 06 (@gallery5/b)

2300 Eucalyptus Ave

Richard Allen Hecht
instagram.com/r.allen.h

Gallery 17 (@gallery171b)

2483 Eucalyptus Ave

Dakota Noot
instagram.com/dakotanoot

Gallery 23 (@gallery171b)

2489 Eucalyptus Ave

Jaime Franco
instagram.com/jaimefranco_art

Gallery 30 (@longbeachmicrogallery)

2543 Eucalyptus Ave

Jared Schwartz
instagram.com/jareds_sketches_new

NOVEMBER 2- 20 2024

Hope to see you there!

Day of the Dead Crafts/ Dia De Los Muertos

 The Day of the Dead — El Día de Muertos in Spanish — is celebrated on Nov. 1 and Nov 2. The Mexican holiday celebrates loved ones who have passed on by welcoming back the souls of deceased friends and relatives with their favorite drinks, food, music and more. 

Below you will find some of my favorite creations I have made using my rubber stamp designs!

Stamps used: 

Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls

Assorted Flowers, Flourishes, Mustache and line art

See my entire stamp collection here!

Day of the Dead Shrines

Sugar Skull ATC

Sugar Skull Sun Catcher

Flaming Sugar Skull ATC

Sugar Skull Art Cards!

Visit the Blank Page Muse blog hop for more Day of the Dead creations! 

Easy Fall Inspired Decor

 

Are you looking for a easy way to make some Fall Inspired Decor?

 Follow my tutorial to "ring" in the season!

Spooky Ribbon Spiders

 Halloween is just around the corner, 

 so I thought it would be fun to add some spooky spiders to my indoor plants!

No Sew Beaded Lanyard

 School is right around the corner, so how about sprucing up your tired lanyards
 so you are ready for the new year?

Firecracker Bookmark

Save your spot in your summer reading with these easy to make firecracker bookmarks! 

Mothers Day Ribbon Flower

 Mothers Day is just around the corner and if you are looking for something simple to make, why not these cheerful ribbon flowers? 

Ribbon Stitched Valentine Pocket

 This Valentine pocket is so easy to make and customize using your favorite Gwen Studios ribbons! 

Spooky Halloween Bows

 Add a little bit of fun to your hair this Halloween with Gwen Studios ribbons!

* As a design team member for Gwen Studios,
I am provided with product to work with each month.

This craft can also be used to decorate gifts or jazz up party decor!

La Catrina Ribbon and Floral Headband

My floral headband colors were inspired by the beautiful holiday known as Day of the Dead. This holiday is celebrated every year on November 1st and 2nd. Its a time to honor loved ones who have passed on to the spirit world by having a huge celebration filled with family, festivities, and brightly colored flowers. 

* As a design team member for Gwen Studios,
I am provided with product to work with each month.

I love wearing headbands but not the hard plastic ones.
Here I have created a simple tutorial that I hope you enjoy making as much as I did! 

Back 2 School Ribbon Headbands

 Jump into the new School year with your own super cute trendy headbands!

* As a design team member for Gwen Studios,

I am provided with product to work with each month.

Supplies used: 

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