Summers into Fall

Its about time to start bringing out the fall decoration.  I have pretty fall colors valances to go over my white curtains. Looking forward to setting things up, getting the pumpkins that will be used for decoration for Halloween and cut up, cooked, mashed and frozen  for those wonderful fresh pumpkin pies.  I can almost smell the pumpkin and spice scenting the house.
I'm looking forward to friday, my shop will go pro, Yea........... can't wait to try out the different tools that I'll have access to, the new blog , facebook kiosk.  I'm really more excited than this dull post sounds like.  I'm also going to work towards getting the Handmade artifact, so much new stuff to explore.

Autumn wallet

I was inspired by the beautiful colors of fall to create this wallet / wristlet / jewelry pouch / or any darn thing you can think of.  Thought I would show you a bit of my process of creating an item.

So, there you have it, I'm about 98% done with this one.  I'm hoping to have this and a few more done by friday. 
If you havn't signed up for the ArtFire Group Deal, do it now before its too late.  $5.95 for a pro shop flat rate, the reg. price is $15.95, you don't want to miss out on this one.  Remember Oct. 1, 2010 it will be too late, so if you have been thinking about it remember that date.  Artfire group deal.

Pretty, but can't sell.

I have been working on small projects lately because the last purse I made turned out to be one that can't be sold.  It sheds so bad, every time I sat down to work on it I ended up covered with purple fuzz.  The technique I tried didn't work out this time.  I like the look of it so I will try again, and I will try to correct the shedding problem.

so this is a pic of the purple and black wool fabric before

This next one is after layering and close rows of stitching then cutting

This one is that beautiful piece of purple with black wool fabric

And here it is 95 % finished.isn't it pretty.  I'm thinking of using it as a picture on my avatar just because its so pretty.  The beaded handle came from a string of beads from Grandma.

!!! Reminder !!! September Giveaway ~ Handmade Pink Ribbon Earrings

Just a reminder I'm giving these pretty pink ribbon earrings away at the end of this month. Hurry and enter Sept. giveaway ~ handmade pink ribbon earrings ~.

These earrings would make a great gift for someone you know, a little thank you to someone, or wear them yourself to show your support.  Please enter, I really want someone to wear them. 

Go check out my shops at Etsy & or Artfire, then come back here and leave a link or the title of the item you like in the comments section & email me (kathisewnsew@att.net) your email address (I will only use it to contact the winner so that I can get the mailing address to send the earrings). No purchase necessary to enter.  Giveaway ends September 30, 2010.
The earrings will come to you wrapped in tissue paper and placed in a cute jewelry bag I made.

Also if you havn't signed up for the Artfire group deal, do it now.  It is a set to go into effect 10-1-2010 and if you want to you need to sign up before 10-1-2010.  If you get in on the deal that will be your price for as long as you keep your shop and you can also cancel anytime although I doubt it if you will want to.  Go check it out Artfire Pro Studio for $5.95 .