Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Just enjoying my day.

Its so nice out today, theres a nice breeze, its not to hot, and housework is almost done.  Think I will go make a purse, I'm thinking summery, big flowers, maybe some ruffles maybe not.
I'm trying to get rid of most of my beading supplies, I just don't have room for everything I like.  To my friends & fam if you would like some for a project or 2 leave me a comment with colors you like and whether it be a necklace, bracelet etc. (thats so I know what kind of clasp or closure) and I will put together a little goody bag for you.
Have a Great Day......

Friday, June 25, 2010

What would you do?

Every once in a while something I make doesn't come out the way  I would like it to.  Ususally I give it away or stuff it in a drawer. So I've been thinking, most of the time there just fine they just have something that makes it less than perfect. Such as these:






































































These 2 mousepads are fine except the fabric isn't lying flat like I like it, it has a wavy effect.  I put them on my desk, and although they work just as well I just don't want to sell them like that.  One of the things I was thinking was doing a  pay it forward type of thing.  What I'm wondering about this is will people get them and think what a horrible seamstress I am, when all it is is a mistake.  Here is a bit of a side angle, maybe the waves are a bit visible this way.













I'm not sure what to do yet, but I will contemplate this a bit longer.
I thought I would show what else I'm working on now.  I needed a dress to wear to my nephew's wedding this summer, so I am going to make it.  Its not finished, but here is how it is at this point.

















And here is a close up of the pretty fabric.

















So, I think that will be nice for a beach wedding.  Looking forward to it.
Looks like its going to be a hot one today so, stay cool.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Yay......

I made another sale.  I sold this mousepad a couple days ago.


































Its on it way to New York.  These mouse pads work so well, I sure hope she likes it. 

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Fathers Day

I thought I would share what I'm going to do for my hubby for fathers day.  I'm going to make these cake balls with chocolate (since he loves anything chocolate).  I think we will BBQ steaks.  I'm looking for a salad recipe he might like I will post it here when I find it.  I think I will get the kids to help clean his truck inside and out.  A cd mix of some of his faves.

I listed my new mouse pads yesterday, check them out if you get a chance.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Mousepads ~ does your mouse need a new place to rest? ~ Mouse pads

Ive been busy sewing lately.  I'm making mouse pads  with a Christmas theme.  I'm going to list them as either a single one or you can buy 2 and same some $ and you can pick which 2 you want, you can keep one for yourself and give one away, or keep them both for yourself so you can have a little change at your desk.  this first one I'll call little Christmas angel:

















This one is sweet candy canes:


































I hand sew on a non~slip backing.  These mousepads are thin, but when you set it down to use it you know it wont move until you pick it up and move it.  they can be handwashed when they need to freshened up.

















They make great gifts and they can be rolled up and tucked into a Christmas stocking.  Put a splash of you at your desk with a new mousepad.  Here are some other ones I've been working on:


















































I am going to start listing these on etsy next week.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Ok fam, I know you stop by from time to time.  How bout when you do you say hi in my comment section.  I like it when it happens, it always makes me smile.  If you would like you can leave a comment about one of the purses I made that was gifted or bought that you have.  I will post a picture of that purse with your comment.  It would be fun to see the purses, bags, wristlets etc. that I have sold over this last year.  I'm working on new pics of the purses I'm going to start on Artfire.  I should start putting listing up today or tomorrow at the latest.
I've listed one of my wristlets on Ebay ~ summer flip flops wristlet at a much lower price than my etsy shop price, this is because I started selling my purses on ebay a little bit over a year ago.  so if you like this wristlet the time is now, it won't get any lower.







summer sandals wristlet









I started using twitter  a little while ago.  I've tried using it a bit, but I just don't get it yet.  I will keep trying, I wont give up. It seems to work for others.
http://twitter.com/kathisewnsew