Saturday, September 18, 2010

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....

5 comments:

Cheryl said...

We Missed you today at Chateau de Fleur. Sending you a big HUG and hoping your life is joyful again soon!
xoxo
Cheryl

Amy'svintagecottage said...

Hi Joy! My shop is in Sumner wa about 30mi south of seattle. 1008 main street sumner 98390. ph 253-826-6646.You will LOVE Terris art camp she and Tiffany are very good friends of mine, they are both SUPER wonderful creative gals it will be EXACTLY what you need! I am leaving for Roundtop TX due to be back on the 29th the shop is open but i might miss you. You will love it definately worth the trip! Great meeting you:)
xoxo
www.todayscountrystore.typepad.com
Amy

Hope Ellington said...

Hi Joy~
The bags are beautiful! I hope you are well. I hope you are coming to Silver Bella.
XO~Hope

Karen said...

SIgh.
Damn - you are good Woman.
Is there nothing you cannot do?
I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4 more days . . .

Charlene said...

LOVE THE NEW BAG!!!!!!!!! Hate it that the "rain" has set in. It is good to have friends to vent to. What ever is gonin on... Know that I love sweet friend. I had soooooo much fun at Round Top. I've made one post & will do another soon. Can't wait to see the photos from Terri Brush. Know you 3 had a BLAST! HUGS!
Charlene