A Batik Tote for my Mom

Front

Back

Inside with pockets.

I made this tote for my Mom for Christmas. I used some of my favorite batik fabrics and added the purple pocket on the front and the heart on the back. Inside I added more pockets, a Velcro closure and a pretty strap. I really enjoy making these totes as I start with a basic idea and run with it. My favorite part is decorating the front and back with the shiny metallic threads! When I make these totes, no two are never the same and piecing the colors is never planned or pinned. It's all off the top of my head, liking painting with fabric. :) Someday I would like to get back into making my own batik fabric like I did when I was younger, but its a lbig messy process. So for now, I just see what I can find at various craft stores and play. :)

2 Craft Aprons

Here are a couple of craft aprons I whipped up for friends Jaime and Susan this last Christmas. They are going to wear them at CHA this Sunday. The photos don't do them justice so if you happen to see these in person, be sure to look at the detail. Lots of sparkle!

Designers Challenge Blog Hop - Home Decor

As you know The Designer Crafts Challenge group posts a new theme every 1st Monday of the month.
The theme for this month is Home Decor.
We don't have any coasters so I thought to make some up.

10 Best Postings of Faerie Dust Dreams

It was hard to narrow down to 10 of the most popular post for 2012, but here they are.
Thanks to all my readers for reading my blog last year. I hope I have inspired you in more ways than one...here's to a Happy and Creative New Year!
1. Steam Punk Spiders tutorial. 
2. Cigar box cemetery tutorial.
3. Steam Punk Faeries
4. Painted shoes tutorial.
5. Steam Punk Red-White  Blue tutorial. 
6. Succulent Terrariums tutorial.
7. Beaded ring tutorial. 
8. Goth Charm Swap 
9. Faux Stained Glass tutorial. 
10. Steam Punk Valentines. 

Links have been updated and are good to go  on 1/7/2013

Letting my Happiness become my Idenity.

One of my favorite quotes that has been circulating the web recently is, "Don't let your Struggle become your Identity".  This is so true with people I know. I seem to identify them by not who they are as a person, but by
the moans and groans they make on a daily basis. This I have determined will not be me. This year I plan to live my life accordingly to what makes me happy. I plan to sew more, play with messy mediums and work on my cookbook. Yes, cookbook! I have always said that if I were not a Artist, I'd have my own restaurant by now. I love to cook and not for the fame, I have decided to write a book for Me, my Friends and Family. I'm estimating it will take me a year to put together.
Till next time, have a Wonderful day!