Window Display Contest at Patricia Sparks

I did my first window display and I had so much fun!  The display is part of a 12 month contest  at Patricia Sparks on Brookside here in Tulsa.  A different local artist does the window each month.  Customers can go to the store and vote for their favorite window.  In addition, 10% of profits for the year go to Tulsa Girls Art School.
Since I had the month of June, I decided that I wanted to make my design bright and happy.  Butterflies came to mind first.  I worked on 5 original designs for about a month.  Those designs were used for my butterfly cutouts as well as plain colored card stock.  I hand cut what seemed like a thousand butterflies then sewed them together to make giant garland.
The next part was the mannequins.  I thought they should be dressed all in white but they needed a little something special.  How about super fun and bright floral hats?  Well, why not?
The end result is quite fun!  A customer told me that the window was "delightful and happy".  I think I achieved my goal.  What do you think?  If you like it go on in and vote for me.  The store is located at 37th and Peoria on the west side of the street.

"Shelly"

view from the street

"Delilah" and "Shelly"

Etsy Shop Now Open

I finally opened an Etsy Shop.  I have a few items for sale there and will add lots more very soon.  Check it out!
  www.etsy.com/shop/rescraftydesigns 

pics from B.A.zaar oct 22

handstitched felt elephants

fun fall paper garland

handstitched hair clips with vintage buttons

Holiday bird cards

On The Way to Arkansas

                                          Hair Clips

                                           Owl Cards made from wallpaper

                                           Flower Cards made from wallpaper
                                           Elephant Cards made from wallpaper and old sheet music


All of these items are currently en route to Cadron Crest Orchard and Farm Store in Greenbrier, Arkansas.  If you happen to be up that way stop in and tell 'em the folks from T-Town say "Hi".  Oh, and bring back some peaches...

New Material to Create With!!!

I found a box of VERY old sheet music at a garage sale- got the whole box for $2.  Can't wait to rip it apart and turn it into lots of new things.  And- a good friend told me to go to Sew Flakes in Broken Arrow to check out their fabric.  Fell in LOVE...  Got some really good stuff and am already using it in hair clips.  I will post new pics as soon as I get to a stopping point.  Must get back to sewing!

Latest Handmade Items

beaded jar

sweet little birds

beaded jars

bird card sets (upcycled wallpaper)

butterfly card set

butterfly cards (upcycled)

elephant card sets (upcycled wallpaper)

flower card sets (upcycled wallpaper and sheet music)

sweet birds and owls (handstitched)

flower clips

handstitched owl

handstitched owl

lots of sweet friends hanging out

handstitched owl

beaded jar

handstitched owl

handstitched owl

sweet birdies

upcycled card sets

 

Thank you so much to my sweet friend Candice for taking the pics!

Getting Ready for Edison Spring Market

Lots of last minute details planned for today.  I am really excited about tomorrow.  I have not done a show in several years.  This will be the first one without jewelry and with all of my new items.  Can't wait to see what happens!