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I have been a crafter of all sorts for many years, and really love working with Paper and Threads. I am loving the design work I am doing now. I really seem to be getting back into my "art", even if I am doing it by computer now, instead of actually getting dirty while drawing. ;-) I have been avid about Thread Arts since I was a kid, learning to Crochet at 7, then Knit, Embroider, Needle Lace and finally Needle Tat. I love to design as well and am looking forward to taking the Needle Tatting that further step as well.
Showing posts with label Handcrafted. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Handcrafted. Show all posts

Friday, June 19, 2015

Anyone wanting Displays for doing Craft Shows?

I'm at a place where I no longer want to do Craft Shows, so I have some displays that work great that I am willing to part with.

First up is a display for Cards/DVD's..that kind of thing.  There are 6 tiers, and it folds up flat for storage.  It is about 29" wide.

Shown with cards for display only (not included)


Shown with cards for display only (not included)


Empty to show display better $20 US


I also have a Mobile Display Carrier for jewelry.  This is something that I made, so you will have something totally unique.
Earrings shown for display only, not included
 

Jewelry boxes not included
$40 for entire bundle
 You receive the box, 6 black necklace displays, 2 white ones, and 4 earring frames (the easel stands are not on the frames....I never could get them to stay on).
 

Large Tatting Press & Pattern

Included with the pattern is a tutorial on how to make the Press.


Printed Large Tatting Press Pattern & Tutorial $5 USD
Now HERE!  2 Brown/Lime Green/Yellow Tatting Presses


These 2 Large Tatting Presses are the same colors all they way. $15 US (each)
These presses are 7" across with 2 elasticized pockets on the outside and felt on the inside to hold your tatting in place.  This size is great for needle tatters or shuttle tatters (or any other small hand craft).  A grosgrain ribbon closure keeps everything in place while traveling.

Monday, June 15, 2015

Ultimate Recycle!

Aren't these just the cutest Snowmen you have ever seen?  Believe it or not, these are made from painting burnt out old light bulbs!  I have several drawers full of light bulbs to paint up more too!  My apartment building just upgraded all of our lights to the new LED lights and were just going to throw away all of the old incandescent bulbs. :-O  I saved them from the land fill and will be painting loads more...there are several different sizes of bulbs too.
Medium Painted Snowman Bulb $3 US

Medium Painted Snowman Bulb $3 US


Small Painted Snowman Bulb $2 US

Small Painted Snowman Bulb $2 US
 I only have these 2 sizes painted at the moment, but since there are 4 sizes of bulbs available, and except for size they are pretty much the same, I am putting up a listing of the 2 largest sizes as well.

Size

Knitting Row Counters

Do you knit?  How about some Bling for your knitting?  These are unique Row Counters, you can also call them a Knitting Abacus.  Slip the loop furthest from the large ring on your knitting needle for row 1, on row 2 slip it to the next big ring, continue moving up the chain for each row.  When you get to the end...up to the large ring, slide the ring of beads over the bead right next to it...these are your 10 counters.  Then start over with putting the counter on your needles at the first ring.  Continuing this way, you can count 109 rows.
Knitting Row Counter $7 US

Color Choice

Crochet Christmas Doily

This doily is 32" across and is crocheted with a variegated soft green, red and white size 10 thread. This doily does not have any stiffener used on it.  When washing is needed, just machine wash it on Delicate, then block it wet and let it dry.
Christmas Doily 32" across  $35 US
Inset photo shows the doily on a 40" table.

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Christmas Trees

Here is one of the very cute Christmas Trees that I have tatted as earrings.
Christmas Tree Earrings - glass star  $7/pair USD


I also have this star in a very pretty amber/gold color.  Just let me know how many pairs you need and whether you want the clear or the amber stars.

Bright "Duchess"

I just LOVE this pattern by Marilee Rockley!  This one is done in one of my Hand Dyed Threads (HDT) called Springtime which is a nice bright Spring green along with some yellow and a touch of light blue.  The beads are a terrific match for the thread used.  Necklace length is 21", including clasp.  Earrings are made from a single repeat of the pattern used in the necklace and are 1-1/2" wide by 2" long (not including earring wire)  Earrings have been stiffened to hold their shape nicely as they are larger than most of my earrings.


Duchess in Springtime HDT  $20.00 USD
If you like this pattern as much as I do but would like to see it in a different color, just drop me a line and I'd be happy to make one up just for you in your color scheme/s