Inspiration

There is one magazine I buy every month, In Style. It is always full of fashion and beauty ideas. I guess coral and turquoise are the new colors of the season! I always mark the ideas I like, but seldom do I do anything with the them. Monday night while watching the Red Sox and reading In Style ( I like to blend fashion and sports) I noticed this cute red bag. It cost $78.oo

I am not going to spend $78.oo on a summer bag. Jo Ann's has a good selection of upholstery fabric so Tuesday I penciled in a trip to Jo Ann's. I purchased a 1/2 yard of fabric, 2 yards of jute rope and 8 pom-poms. I used pom-poms instead of tassels, I think they are so cute. It took about an hour and half to make a pattern and sew the bag. I like it , but I think I will make a larger version. I am a big bag girl!

Hello Sunshine

Finally, the weather has become more to my liking. We are going to have a beautiful weekend here in Rhode Island. I planted these flowers last Saturday and today I put in the solar light and American flag. I wish this picture could show how really pretty this area is. I took 20 pictures and this was the best. Could it be too bright? The sun is out so I am not going to complain about the quality of my pictures. But there are a lot of yellow pansies , please use your imagination!
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Whimsical Birds

A friend sent me this plant a few weeks ago, I am surprised that it is still green and growing. I don't have much luck with indoor plants.

On Monday I went to a local library where another friend works, she told me they do paper crafts classes. I thought I would go see what they had to offer. What I noticed when I walked in were all these pretty paper birds hanging from the ceiling. You know me and paper birds.

I just loved the tails and the wings. She told me they got the pattern from http://www.joann.com/ and they were very easy to make.

I made two the other night. I finished the first one and looked at it for a few minutes. Something was just not quite right. I stuck it in the pot and I was still thinking, this bird is okay, why did I want to make them so badly. Then I realized I did not make the tail. The tail is what makes them so whimsical. I see a few more in my future.

Pale Green

As you can see I decided to use the pale green fabric. I made a cell phone holder, checkbook holder and a new notebook. I still want to make a tissue holder and maybe a key chain. I may use the red print for them. I hope to make them later this week.

I love how they came out, so bright and cheery! The last few weeks in Rhode Island have been to say the least gloomy. I can not take another dark rainy day!

I seldom write checks anymore, but I still carry my checks in my pocketbook. I should make a few of these for gifts. They are fun to make!

I always use a cell phone holder, it make it so easy to find my phone. I like the way this one came out, so does my daughter she already put a request in for one.

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Red Bag

Friday, I went out with a friend to do a little shopping and get a bite to eat. I bought this cute bag. Well, I think it is cute. It is bigger than it looks in the picture. It gives me hope that warmer weather is around the corner. I have said before I am a jeans and t shirt girl at heart. I can see myself wearing this with jean capri's, a white shirt, flip flops and silver jewelry.

Today, I took a ride to Jo Ann's to look at fabric. I want to make a new checkbook cover and a tissue holder to keep in my new summer bag. I am not sure what fabric I am going to use just yet. The solid red I am going to use as lining. The other two prints are so summery. I may have to use both! Mother Nature if you by chance read this blog, send warmer weather my way.
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Pretty Polka Dotted Pots

I told you I bought too many pansies for Easter. So off I went to the garden shop to buy more pots. These are painted a deep chocolate brown with off white dots. I wish the colors photographed better, but it was early when I took these pictures and our house is surrounded by very tall trees. Ther is not much sunlight on this side of the house in the morning.

I had to do a little paper crafting. It felt good to get the old glue gun out again. I even papered the birdhouse.

I very seldom see a rooster plate I don't want to buy. I bought two yesterday at Marshalls for $2.oo each. Now, I think the window needs a new curtain. I am thinking black and tan fabric would be just right. I see a trip to Jo Ann's in my future. The weather is going to be warm for the next few days so I also see another trip to the garden shop.
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It won't be long Now

I still don't feel like being creative. I know I will, but right now looking out my door and seeing this image would make me a little happier. I took this picture last year in late May, when my deck was looking much better than it does right now. I don't want to be too eager and buy plants before the last chance of frost. In New England the nights can still get quite cool. I hope to get out the chair cushions tomorrow and also put up the umbrella. I may take a drive to the local nursery and see what is safe to plant. I am looking forward to sitting on the swing with a good summer read and a cold glass of something!
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