'the flower shop' by homespunireland
inspired by my day job as a florist
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Friday, September 10, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
autumn in mauve
'autumn in mauve' by homespunireland
autumn's first touch turns pink softly to mauve, the cool air bronzing the last of summer's blooms
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Friday, September 3, 2010
Etsy Ireland ATC Swap
I'm participating in the Etsy Ireland Team's ATC Swap this year. I haven't swapped any ATCs in a good long while, even though I love making them. These ones were no exception! I sat down and it was the most natural thing in the world to work within the ATC canvas again, 2.5x3.5 inches.
I am trading with two different partners, due to uneven numbers...I am trading with Brigitte who is behind the wooly creations of Purls of Colour on Etsy, and also Linda, who sells her photographs as ClickdecourcyNI on Etsy. Can't wait to see what they create!
I always work in a series of at least two when making ATCs, even though I've been known to make up to a dozen in a series. My ATC series are each one-of-a-kind, but clearly relate to one another. I returned to my familiar themes and media here, unapologetically! I hope they are well received by their new owners:D
To see the rest of the the ATCs from the group, be sure to check back at the Etsy Ireland blog tomorrow for the big reveal! Thanks to Virginie from ViviBijoux for hosting the swap!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
vintage thimble pincushion pendants
Today I made these pretty thimble pincushion pendants. So many china thimbles in the world, all completely useless as thimbles...I wracked my brain thinking of something to make out of them. The best part of these is that it is so useful to have a pincushion on a chain! My husband is always finding needles on the floor and announcing 'THERE WAS A NEEDLE ON THE FLOOR' because he is in charge of health and safety when it comes to needles on the floor, only. Nobody has ever stepped on one, but 'SOMEONE COULD STEP ON ONE', so these pendants not only are sweet and pretty, but also will keep your home safe from minor albeit painful foot injuries.
The best part is the tiny little tomato cushions. Aren't they adorable? With the little buttons. My fascination with pincushions is bordering on obsession. And the bizarre thing is that I haven't got a decent pincushion in the house, I use a pin dish. That is why we have so many needles on the floor.
These are on Etsy!
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