A few glimpses of the studio to make you smile!

I don't even know what to say about all that is going on right now.

I can only say, stay home...stay safe and pray for this to please pass precious friends.

I was up in the studio yesterday cleaning up, putting things away and

thought that I'd take a few close-ups of vignettes to make you smile.

And yes, I do need to get busy making something pretty...

it always makes me happy and distracts me too!

I've been in a funk for waaaay too long it seems.

First, a print I scanned years ago that I love!

Right click it, save it and print it out.

You can print it to frame or even make some sweet cards!

A jar of rhinestone jewelry and bling!

The last bloom from our hydrangea bush at the farmhouse.

It brings me sweet memories you know.

It's not finished but will be soon.

Old photographs recently given to me by my sweet cousin Sherry.

Stuff.

More pretty stuff...

My very favorite jar filled with vintage buttons!

A few of my very favorite things. Gifts from friends, artwork from others and

my favorite photograph of my sweet grandmother.

A paper clay bird I made for my tutorial in the Etsy shop and the most

gorgeous handmade nest from a blog friend Vicki Boster.

Another dried hydrangea bloom resting in an antique aquarium with a bird's nest.

And yes, those are real eggs that never hatched!

One of my first little pincushion baby shoes that was published.

Treasures pinned to a dress form.

YES.

She is waiting for her modeling job when I finish those hair bands in the background.

Get busy Dawn and stop stressing...

Some fabulous bark that Tammy and James brought back from a mountain trip.

It definitely needs to be used!

More artwork from friends that I adore!

The sweet little retro blue tooth speaker

that Brent and his family gave me for my birthday and

a few more treasures and supplies.

I just wanted to bring a little sweetness to your day.

Please stay safe, stay home and of course stay clean.

I love you all!!!

Thank you for visiting me always,

hugs and love,

Dawn

A sweet giveaway from me to you...& an inspirational find!

I thought it would be fun to have a short, little giveaway!!!

For two 100 yard rolls of seam binding...

in two gorgeous neutral shades!!!

You all know how much I love seam binding and

Zipperstop...my wonderful source

for all of the beautiful colors I use in my artwork!

These two rolls are brand spanking new and I simply unwound a few inches

to show you their pretty color.

Leather Tan is the darker shade and I use it SO MUCH!!!

The lighter shade is Chalk White and is a wonderful soft white shade...

Each one is perfect to have on hand for your creative projects!!!

Just leave a comment on this post and I'll select a winner this coming Sunday evening...

Contest ends Sunday, May 19th at 6 pm EST

I'll be sure to announce the winner soon after that!!!

PLEASE remember that if you don't have a blog,

leave your email address with your comment ~ xxoo

I just have to share the newest issue of Where Women Create with you!

I think you'll just love it as I do ~

There's some gorgeous studios inside and just beautiful photography throughout.

My pics aren't the best but you'll get the idea and

if you make it to Michaels, Hob Lob or the book store you can

take a peek inside and see what you think!

Good stuff, huh???

I'm working on a few more Flea Bags...

lavender sachets and an iPad sleeve...

Thank you always, always for stopping by to see me!!!

Wishing you a beautiful Tuesday precious friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

Found treasures to share...

I don't usually splurge on magazines much anymore...

but when I heard that a few sweet friends were being featured inside

the recent issue of Where Women Create

I just HAD to buy it!!!

I thought I'd give you a little peek inside just in case

you might want to get one yourself?

My sweet friend Rowann....and her gorgeous shop

Antiques in Old Town

and her beautiful studio were featured.

I recently blogged about my visit to her store and also my visit to her

beautiful home above the store...it. was. BREATHTAKING!!!!

Rowann is so incredibly talented and such a precious, humble soul ~

Another dear friend is Melinda of Surroundings by Melinda ~

this girl has such wonderful taste to me..and is a sweet angel too!!!

Give her blog a visit if you can ~

I think she's even featured in February's issue of Romantic Homes!!

More goodness....

I just wanted to share a little to see if you'd think you'd be interested.

It's a beautiful issue to me ~

And while I was at Hob Lob...I found a remnant of this beautiful fabric!!!

What to do, what to do with it......I'm thinkin' ~

OH! And this is why I went! To get a few pkgs of this stuff:

And here's the last installment of the printed lavender sachets for awhile.....

it's time to make something new!!!

If you'd like one,

please take a peek in my Etsy shop ~

I hope you have a great Wednesday dear friends....

hugs and love,

Dawn