Packing up....

I am packing my bags for Terri Brushes Fall Art Camp...been waiting for this day to come for 6 months now! My friend and partner in crime Karen(that would be the crime of shopping too much according to our husbands) are headed off to Oregon for a week...Yeah! For some fun shopping and girlfriend time with sweet Tiffany ( The fancy Farm Girl) and creativity galore.....

Packed up my cute new train case with all my craft supplies....check it out, it is cute right?

Got all my teacher gifts and such all wrapped up and ready to go! And of course my new apron that is a must have...you can see a bit of it in the picture, but you will have to wait to see the whole thing..he..he . I will post some pics when I get back with me wearing it...it is really cute if I do say so myself.

This is a much needed get-a-way for me...I mean really..really need to get away!!!!!! See you when I return! Hugs

LIFE.....its not always a joy

Life is not exactly joyful for me right now......you know the saying when it rains it pours...well it is pouring in my life right now!! No details, I just need to say it out loud ! I want to SCREAM!!!!! But I am thankful for those close friends who listen , you know who you are and I love you!...and for my outlet. I mean my creative side that just takes over when I need some time alone.... This is my escape from life...
My sewing machine....it keeps me sane! I have so much fabric that I just started digging and decided I need to use what I have. This is what I created with stuff I already had on hand. A new bag! I need a new bag..right? A messenger style cross the shoulder bag, good for shopping!!! Maybe I need to do some retail therapy too..he..he..see I am starting to feel better already.

I used a old piece of tapestry for the flap, something I picked up and thought "I am sure I could use this for something"and had the perfect upholstery fabric in teal that matched the teal flowers in the tapestry fabric, used some other fabric that looks like burlap for the base of the bag, all this I had in my stash......
I have seen these flowers where they are stamped so I decided to try it, I took the flower apart and stamped each layer then re-assembled it adding some extra fluff and a vintage brooch.....stitched on a old doily and some fringe trim .

I also whipped up this cute little phone holder for my new droid phone, I used a piece of an old grain feed sack and some vintage lace added the black rosette and blackened a new Fleur de lis pin to attach. Picked up these cute bling binder rings from seven gypsy so I can attach to my purse or bag...

See inside my new bag I made a loop to hang it on...perfect....I am working on new apron too. One I can take with me to Terri Brushes Fall Art Camp. I really need this get-a-way right now! I am not a very profound writer and it is hard for me to find the words to say how I feel but one thing I do know is that Creativity is my therapy....

Treasure Hunting....Paradise

Florence...Colorado is a haven of antiques shops......I wonderful woman named Mary I met along the way told me about this place called Florence and said if I like antiques I must go there....OMG I am so glad I did...row after row, after row, of shops......

I started to shake as we drove down the block..you know that feeling, right?

Oh the treasures I could find.......

My hubby brought our dog and his cigars and said to me "have fun" he is so good to me! I wandered up and down and in every shop that I could go to.....as he patiently waited for me.

Everyone was so very friendly....a lady then told me about a place were the men go...this was just perfect, check it out..."Mantiques" to funny...

This little town seemed to have everything. I found so many wonderful things of course I had to have..he..he....

Laces...buttons...jewels....hats with millinery flowers....old bingo cards

But my most favorite find was this vintage laundry cart....it was in perfect shape and even came with a brand new extra cover...and it is pink! I knew I had to have this !.....it would come in handy on our trips in the motorhome when we need to do laundry..right? Perfect and it folds up flat so it travels well. Ready to do laundry????
This is the bottom of the cart, it is called the Gypsy Kart, perfect name for it!

Now you know you have a great find when your hubby gets in on the action, isn't he cute toting this cart to the laundry mat....
Even the dog got in on this one! We had so much fun with this cart, what a great find!

French Cupboard ....

Show off your fall creations or your fall home decor with The French Cupboard on Friday September 24th. Check out the details here: http://frenchcupboard.blogspot.com/2010/09/autumn-art-party-sept-24.html I just love Halloween so I am feeling alittle spooky inspiration coming on....come back on the 24th and check it all out.