February retrospective

Has it really been six weeks since my last post? Wow, how time gets away.

February definitely came in with a snowy hurrah, and today as we are marching toward the end of the month, I am languishing indoors to the tune of another snow day. So, without further delay here is a bright pretty thing to look at from the past month....that is not snow white.

The lovely Jeannelle (Bella to be sure) hosted a three inchey swap for Valentine's Day, and here is my contribution.

I used ribbon yarn to weave a large rectangle, ironed on some heavy interfacing pre-cut into hearts, and trimmed the weaving slightly larger around the heart. The result was a puffy little heart that I fused to the red fabric napkin (to which lace was already attached! yay!) and stitched around the edges. I found these darling little red napkins at a local thrift store, and the tattered lace spoke to me.

As the day goes on, and my craft area sees the hand of order, I will post some of the eight lovely squares I received. Thanks, ladies! You made Heart Day very heartfelt for me...

Spoiler Again! Here's the charm bracelet!

I even got some good pics outside in the twilight last evening:

Vintage glass buttons with rhinestones, silver chain and swarovskis. The center medallion is a flower with a glass button and crystals through the center on a pin. Don't peek Miss Rachel :)

Another pic on my arm, so you can see the cuff style. I may shorten it a bit, but I like the effect of the charms hanging on the bottom. Red is her favorite color.

Yay, only a few stitches left on my bella bag, and one more swap to finish. Keep checking back for more pictures. I'm rocking the card reader now, faithful followers, lol!

Jami

YEAH, we got Photos People!!

Spoiler Alert!! If you are in the Twelve Days of Christmas Ornament Swap, Hide your eyes!

Spoiler Alert!! If you are in the Twelve Days of Christmas Ornament Swap, Hide your eyes!

Here is a picture of the assembly line, and yes, I had to make that many: Scroll down to see the rest of the completed ornament.

This is my contribution:
My ornament is a pair of silver plated trays, placed together to form a cavity in which I placed a couple of jingle bells. I am so excited that it makes music :) I sealed the turtledove image on the front, ringed it in gold paint, and added a ring of teal glass glitter. There is cotton trim sandwiched between the trays, and the jump rings at top and bottom are drilled through so it can hang from the dyed vintage ribbon at top and the chandelier hangs below. Wheeee, let's hope the silver will patina and it will beautify with age :)

And the back: glittery poinsettias of course.

This one's a bit fuzzy but it was hard to see the gold paint on the silver tray through the lens, so this was the best angle.

I'd love to know what you think! Jami

Alas, no photos, *sigh*

Well, my lovelies, we have no pictures yet. I have nearly completed two swaps and I'm well on my way through planning the third. I ordered a card reader for my wonderful though AGED camera and I'm not so patiently waiting to receive it via post. I have made some pictures of my final stages of the inspiration box, spoiler soon to come I hope...and my bella bag is two steps from completion. The flowers and a bit o' broidery need sewing on, and the last piece needs securing with the trusty sewing machine. My darling Bella Big Sis Kana, I can't wait for you to see it. If any of my bella sisters have an idea for a cute lil' bit of birthday heaven I could include for Miss Pam...do tell! How cool to celebrate being a year wiser at the quintessential art event.

I also hear from Queen Trip Planner Tabby that I have two new roommates at Silver Bella! Yay, Denise and Anna I am so glad you will be joining the newbie digs :) Better hide those swaps girls, because I am a light sleeper, *laughin' uproariously*

If the strain doesn't get to me, as soon as the camera card reader arrives be ready for some eye candy, girls. But that's just me tooting my own horn.