{just me}

Happy Monday....

Can YOU believe it is MONDAY!!! i cannot! Well our kids were off school last week so we went to Las Vegas, they had so much fun riding all the rides at circus circus..and we ate WAY to many buffets...but i lOVED just hanging out with my family..NO agenda...just hanging and playing...I get so wrapped up in my work/creative world that sometimes i forget how fast it all goes by...so I am so grateful that we all got to spend the week just relaxing...but what does that do to my work load...well when i got back it puts me in OVERDRIVE!! pure craziness...but i love it... so here is the winner for the banner.... Thank you...

Ummm...I'll take one in green;) in time for st. Paddy's day!

Posted by: June g. | February 11, 2011 at 01:07 PM

CONGRATS...just email me...

and then on anther note...I LOVE MY LIFE...ONLINE CLASS...oh my!!! so giddy with excitement on this...I have been working overtime getting this all ready...and surprisingly i have one set back the glitter alphas...they should be here tomorrow and if you ordered he kit it will ship then....so we still have a few kits left or if you just want to take the class you can also do that...but i made a little video of the class contents...again did i already say how excited i am!!! and if your new to me...you will not be disappointed i LOVE creating and I know you will have a blast in this class.....

 

 

 

i was on a little vacation....

but i am BACK!!!!!! and our online class is just around the corner....i have TONS to share...so check back in just a bit....gotta go unpack.... ;) :) :) :) oh and if your stopping by from my dear friends christy's blog ..HELLO and WELCOME!!! isn't she just the BEST!!!! ok i have some giveaways to catch up to and lots to talk about so you all a little later....

 

 

 

It's Thursday...

do you know what that means....

So we all know i shop at estate sales,flea markets,garage sales and THRIFT STORES...there has been many times when i put fabric flowers in the kits and make something fun and i always get the question where do you find all that old stuff...well i shop allot at all those places...but not just fabric...i look at old shirts...dresses...sheets...table clothes pretty much anything that can be cut up..lol..in my next on line class {vintage love} i will take you on a field trip with me to my local thrift store and show you everything i look for..{that will be fun}...but for today here is a VERY simple fabric valentine banner i made for my living room using a old mens shirt,a sheet and some old fabric...

Gather your fabric of what you want to use...and then cut out some good size pieces and IRON them..so there nice and flat when you go to cut them into your size...

see all nice and flat...

now trim all your fabric to the size you want i did 5x8 {6 pieces}

see all nice and cut...

now snip the ends to create the banner i cut one and then used the extra cut piece as my template for the other pieces

all cut now lay them out how you want them...

i LOVE doilies...I just folded them in half and placed the fabric in the fold {this gives it more stability {do this for each one}

now if you DO NOT want to sew the banner together you can just place the trim down and glue each banner piece to it on the back side of the banner i recommend a fabric glue if your going to go the no sew route... if you are going to sew take a piece of trim and pin it to each end piece for your hanging part..

now just run these through your sewing machine one at a time feeding them one right after the next...this creates the banner...paper is fun to do this with also...and your done...i know banners are nothing new...BUT i wanted you to think outside the box when it comes to fabrics...it is not only a fabric store where you can get some of the best stuff....

i hand cut a couple fabric hearts and used a stick pin and placed them at each end...{it covered the extra stitching for the hanging tabs...

so do you want a banner kit...I will draw a name tomorrow for one...sound good...i can do one in any color scheme..{as i have a TON of fabric}.....

 

 

i LOVE my life....e-class

Hi Friends,

Can you tell how excited I am..my first e-class...so very proud of myself at the moment...lol..Anyone who knows me ..knows how much i LOVE to teach..it is one of my most favorite things in the world to be up there in front of people showing them what i love most...CREATING!! I have been so blessed over the years to be able to share my creativity all over the place...but this is the 1st time sharing it all  on the world wide web...I hope you love the class as much as i have loved setting it up {private classroom blog} and creating it!!! wait till see my next one....so giddy....

oh and we have a winner for a free CLASS...yippie....

if your jana...

Home sick in bed while the fam is at Super Bowl parties!!!! So bummed:(

email me at vintagegirl73@yahoo.com....

 

 

  
This on line e-class called "i love my life" is a very sweet 6x6 mini album filled with lots of mixed chipboard's, canvases, fabric, envelopes and cork board. All piled together to create a one of a kind album. We will be covering some awesome techniques also we will be using mist's,inks,sewing {if you want},stamping and all sorts of mixed media. Even if you do not purchases the "class kit" you will get a detailed supply list on everyday items you have in your stash to create your own unique one of a kind album...

This e-class will contain the following:

$35.00 for class and kit OR $15.00 just for the class

-private blog access {our classroom} this information/password will be emailed to you on Feb28th as class starts on March 1st

-pdf instructions for you to download

-pdf journaling sayings "i love my life because....."

-3 fun videos:

1} video introduction to "i love my life" and my favorite supplies to create with..

2} technique tutorials

3} how to put it all together and a sneak peek at the next class {vintage LOVE}

a private flickr group were we all can share our creations..{i love seeing how you all create}

a private facebook group {for those already on or who wish to join FB} otherwise all communication will be on the classroom blog

at any given time feel free to ask any questions you might have

 

 

Includes the following:

Album:

5 6x6 chipboard inserts

2 Manila envelopes

1 canvas pennant

1 1/2 circle chipboard

1 6x6 handmade felt pocket {sew cute}

1 4x6 chipboard insert

1 5x5 chipboard insert

1 6x6 canvas insert

1 4x6 canvas insert

Product:

19 6x6 pattern papers { manufactures:cosmo,bella blvd,october afternoon,mme,echo park}

2 5x5 pattern papers

1 4x6 fabric paper {dear lizzy}

1 glitter sticker alpha {american crafts}

1 pink alpha {paper trunk}

1 mini brown alpha {cosmo cricket}

1 phrase sheet {ki memories}

1 felt border {queen and co}

1 sticker phrases {october afternoon}

1 pack of rubons {cosmo cricket}

1 12x12 chipboard togetherness {cosmo cricket}

1 border acrylic stamp {polkadot whimsy}

Fun Stuff:

3 wool felt die cut flowers

3 4x4 squares of various fabric

4 3x6 pieces of wool felt in various colors

2 6x6 fabric squares

1 card stock phrase

11 12 inch ribbons

2 lace trims

1 baggie of coffee filter die cut butterflies

1 fabric babushka doll with stabilizer

1 stamped tag

2 Epiphany crafts heart buttons

LOT'S of embellishments that coordinate with the kit

a baggie full of buttons

 

 

so you wanna sign up....here you {for now we will place the sign ups on my polkadot whimsy website} kits will ship on February 16th class begins on March 1st

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YIPPIE.....

Launching this tomorrow....so excited....wanna a free class...just leave me a comment on what your doing today...{obviously I'm not watching the super bowl...lol} and I will pick a name tomorrow.....

 

 

so behind....but we have a winner!!

I'm so impressed! I, too, am really trying to get into sewing this year and am also trying to focus this year on purging -- both the physical (weight, stuff I dont' need, etc) and the mental.

Posted by: Dana | January 26, 2011 at 02:18 PM

 

Thank you Dana...I will send your purse out on friday....sound good just email me your info to vintagegirl73@yahoo.com...

So friends I am a bit behind..i have LOT'S to SHARE and TELL...but first i gotta play catch up on some other stuff...check back tomorrow for a fun post...