Sparkle + Shine

{Sequin Ornaments, 2009}

Inspired by vintage colors and patterns.

{Sequin Ornaments, 2009}

Inspired by vintage patterns and colors.

{Sequin Ornaments, 2009}

Inspired by the icy blue colors of winter.

{Sequin Ornaments, 2009}

Inspired by the traditional green and red colors of Christmas.

{Sequin Ornaments, 2009}

I spent several hours working on some sequin ornaments for Market Day in Des Moines on October 24th, 2009.  If I have any left after the event, I may put them in my Etsy shop. I used a mixture of new and vintage sequins and beads. I also have a huge collection of ribbons, and enjoyed finding the right ones to match each ornament. If you are in the Des Moines area on Saturday, October 24, stop by Market Day and pay me a visit!

More Halloween Etsy Updates

{Halloween Decoration, 2009}

{Mini Decorations, 2009}

{Halloween Decoration Detail, 2009}

{Halloween Decorations, 2009}

I've been working on these mixed media decorations, hoping to get them in my Etsy shop with enough time before Halloween. I still have a few to finish up, but they are all very similar. There are two sizes. The larger ones are $14.50 and the smaller are $7.50. Going to a Halloween party this year? Why not get one for the hostess as a special "thanks!"?

As always, thank you for stopping by, I love having visitors on my blog! 

Gifts Revealed

{Star Collage Ornaments, 2008}

{Circular Collage Ornaments, 2008}

{Pink Birdie Plush, 2008}

These are the handmade gifts I made this year. The ornaments were really fun to make because they are so different than what I usually do. The plush was my first try at making a toy. I made it for my cousin's little girl, Josephine. I got the pattern here, from Spool Sewing. It was pretty easy to make and so cute!

New Ornaments In My Etsy Shop

Here is a preview of what you can find in my Etsy shop! I posted them this morning and you can order them now. I plan to add more as we get closer to Christmas.

Also, a huge thank you to everyone who wished me a Happy Birthday...having blog friends is a huge blessing because, as many of you can attest to, working from home can seem lonely and disconnected at times! A hug to each and every one of you!

Mark Your Calendar!

It snowed yesterday so I feel like it is alright to post a drawing of a snowman. I love the first snow!!

On NOVEMBER 17, 2008 my etsy shop will have a brand new batch of Christmas Ornaments!
As of right now, my shop has an odd array of illustration prints and felt goodies, but soon it will be full of Wintry cheer! I have already added a new Holiday banner and I am working with all sorts of materials for my ornaments: felt, paper, buttons, thread, illustration, stamping...the list goes on!

My Etsy, up and running!

I've posted a few items on Etsy, so if anyone is interested in shopping these items, click here PinwheelArt
These are some pics of my items!