Sneak Peak

Working on my patriotic frame really got my creative juices flowing.  I started thinking it was probably time to start working on my next calendar creation.  I thought it would be fun to change out my patriotic frame each month with a new graphic.  So, with that in mind, why not adapt the frames to a calendar project?   I'm still in the planning stages, but it's coming along nicely - the title of the 2012 calendar is going to be "A Banner Year" and each month will have a banner in a theme to match the month.  Here's a sneak peak at my new frame for August which I will transform into a calendar page.

Patriotic Display

Over the weekend I was doing a little blog surfing and saw a really cute patriotic frame idea on the Landee See, Landee Do blog.  I immediately pinned it to my Projects To Try board on Pinterest.  Since it was a digital project I decided to get right to it.  Here's my version.  And, for once, I am ahead of the game for 4th of July decorating.  I like this one enough though that it might just stay up year round.  After all the sentiment is true 365 days a year!

My Version - digital elements from kit by Julia Makotinsky





Landee's Version - so cute!



Curtain Reveal

Well, here they are in all their glory!  It was a lot of work but they turned out well - not sure I'll tackle another big project like that again until I perfect my sewing skills though.  I still need to make some pillow covers.  I think I will take that on after we make it through graduation.  I need to get started on that now!

Man Cave "Lite"

The Man Cave curtains are done and hung.  I am in love with the fabric.  The colors are perfect and the overall pattern just really appeals to me.  I know it's a floral, but it looks great. In light of the fact that the men who occupy the Man Cave did not step up and offer to make the window coverings, I, the Decorator-In-Chief, decided to do them my way - and Voila!  Man Cave "lite" - works for me!  LOL

The Living Room drapes are also done, but I have them tied at the moment in an effort to get them to "remember" where to fold and hang nicely.  I'll take photos in a day or two when I unleash them!  Stay tuned.

Two Months? Really?

Oh my word!  I can't even believe that two whole months have flown by since my last post.  Things have been in high gear around here lately.  Between working, crafting, baseball and college miscellany for son #2 there hasn't been much time left over for blogging.  The end of the school year is coming to a rapid end (only two short weeks away) and in order to keep my mind off the fact that my youngest child is graduating,  I have kept myself busy.  I'm guessing that when Taylor heads off to college in the fall I will have more time on my hands than I know what to do with - so look out!  I'll be a blogging maniac!

This weekend the Worleybird Design Studio has been turned into a sweat shop - I'm working on some curtains for the Man Cave and our Living Room.  I'm not entirely sure what I was thinking taking on this project.  For starters, I don't really know how to sew.  And my BFF who I turn to for all things sewing lives about 400 miles away in Vegas.  Let's just say that I have set my phone to speed dial so that when I get into a panic my dear friend Irene can talk me down!  I have nine panels to make - They are 107" long, 54" wide and I'm lining them.  Oh. My. Goodness.  That is a LOT of fabric!  Four are done and I'm hoping I will be able to finish the other five tomorrow.  Here's a sneak peak at the fabric (which I adore) - I'll be back to post photos of the finished project when it's finally done. 

Party!!!

                                                                                           

Well, I'm not having a party, but I've been working on a fun Party Package.  My son Taylor has a fundraiser next week for his high school baseball team and I have donated a party basket to the silent auction.  I'm thinking of adding some of these packages to my Etsy shop.  I'd like to add a printable version for those that would like to print their own at home and a custom printed version.  Still working out the details.  The artwork that I used on this particular package is by Julia Makotinsky - she is an incredible artist.  Using her designs always puts a smile on my face! 



Cool Water Resistant Labels



Party Planner - made from a Target place mat



The entire party package includes invitations, thank you notes, envelope wraps, treat toppers with bags, and cake toppers/table decor picks.  I think it turned out pretty fabulous - I hope the bidders at the auction do too!

cupcake toppers

coordinating thank you note

Invite

Trendy Envelope Wrap!

Treat Topper - perfect for a sweet treat for your guests

Oh, and one more little something special that I included - a matching 4x6 photo keeper - so that all those special memories are sure to be shared!  I love birthdays!!

Making Change

A Change Purse!!!  I'm just patting myself on the back over this one.  I saw this tutorial on Crafty Girls Workshop a while back.  I fell in love with it and put it on my never ending list of things to do.  Well, since it was so stinkin' cute, it made to the top of the list in record time.  I know it's not perfect and I learned some tricks that will make the next one a whole lot easier, but don't you think this is adorable?  Technically, it is a change purse, but I'm thinking I might just use it to hold all those little things that seem to collect at the bottom of your purse - you know like toothpicks, lip gloss, kleenex, rubber bands, safety pins . . . . etc.  Wait? What?  Y'all don't have a complete drug store rolling around in the bottom of your bag?  Is that why everyone runs to me when they need something weird?  I'm telling you - I'll be all ready for Let's Make a Deal when Monty Hall comes calling!!  (Yikes, that's showing my age - I just remembered that the new host of LMAD is Wayne Brady - well, I'm ready for him too!)