Interviewed I Was

Want to learn a little more about me? Take a peak at my interview over at Funny Sky!

I always feel so funny doing an interview. I try to keep it real, but my real is super corny! I do have to admit that it is fun. And corny can be cool...I think.

Let me know what you think!

Keys of the Skeletons...A Little Story

When I was little, my grandparents house was my playground. One thing that stands out in my memory is their collection of skeleton keys that hung on the key hooks near the telephone. They had several keychains all filled with skeleton keys. Some keys were to the old doors around the house, some were to old pieces of furniture that had locks, most didn't belong to anything in that old house at all. I used to take those keys and pretend they would open secret rooms and gardens or help me to find a magical place. I can't tell you how many times I tried to climb through the back of a closet thinking this will be the time that it actually works with my magical keys in hand. I also remember looking for tiny little doors that lead to who knows where but be sure that I had my keys in hand to get through that door whether I was big or small.


Several years ago my grandparents both passed and my husband and I moved into their house. My family spent many days going through their things and cleaning the place up a bit. I don't remember seeing those old keys anywhere. Many of my grandparents belongings have remained in the house, some cleaned out others not touched. About a year ago, I came across two skeleton keys. I was so excited, I created a special little place to keep them in my craft area.

A couple of months ago my husband came across two more keys. Those went to the special place too.

 And just a few days ago, while I was rummaging through my grandmothers old writing desk, I came across a whole bunch of them.

Now, there are still many many more to be found, but I am enjoying the search. These little keys are more magical than ever, secretly hiding out in their magical places just waiting to be found. It's like they have been brought back to life and boy do they have my imagination going full steam. I can't wait to go discover more magical places with Rory. I hope she loves the keys of the skeletons as much as I do! And that's my little story.

While rummaging through that old desk, I found these cool vintage items as well!

My First Treasury!

I am so honored and excited to share with you that one of my bags made it into an etsy treasury!

Thank you Nurit for choosing my bag! And congratulations to all of the other talented artists and crafters that make this treasury beautiful!

Hello weekend!

Weekly

Since Alice in Wonderland is one of my all time favorite stories, and the newest version is to be released this weekend, this weeks Favorite Finds just had to be all about Alice. Enjoy!

Alice In Wonderland Teacup III by Love Your Bling

Down the Rabbit Hole by No Wonder

Victorian Pocket Watch by Fink Gifts

Tea Under the Wonderland Tree by The Poppy Tree

Purple Polka Mushroom by me, Lazy Apples

Does anyone love Alice in Wonderland as much as I do?

Happy Thursday!

Sick Baby

I woke up to a sick baby today :( She went to bed with a little congestion and woke up with a cough and pink eye in both her eyes. I have no idea where she could have gotten it from but here it is.

Needless to say, I may not post for a day or two. It all depends on how she feels.

I'm so sad for my sick little baby! :(

I've Been Featured!

Poppy Floats by Urban Design

I'm so excited to share with you that a bag from my shop has been featured on With Love from Zoey Catherine's blog. You should take a peak, not only for the feature, but because it is a lovely blog too!

Disappearing Act

Okay so you may have been thinking that I disappeared, but do not fret, I am still here. I simply had a busy weekend! Busy but good! Saturday we had some friends over to meet Rory. We ate lots of food! Sunday we visited Rory's grandparents where she met her great grandfather for the first time. We ate lots of food! And of course, a trip to the grandparents means a trip to the craft store for mommy! I'm up to my ears in colorful felts and floss! Colors makes me happy!

In between our social gatherings, I was busy working on my newest obsessions!

Mushrooms!

My assistant

These little guys are so much fun! I still have some more to make since most of these are either practice pieces or gifts. I am going to be posting one two in my shop for now! I hope to have a few more in there by the end of the week, so check back!

I also had a blast making fabric necklaces. This one is going to be posted in my shop today or tomorrow and there are more to come over the next few days.

I totally have spring fever! So to ease the suffering I am making spring with bright color fabrics and felt, flowers and mushrooms. 

Happy March!