DiDiGalDecor

2009-09-09T09:01:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Happy Wednesday!

So we had to purchase a new hard drive and motherboard but the computer is back up and running finally! & a bit quicker I might add!

Since the move in April and school starting this Fall I feel absolutely inundated with things of all sorts! I had a lovely lazy summer which I am now looking back in hindsight wishing I would of done more, but regardless it was very relaxing!

I have decided to close up shop for awhile! I am in need of rearranging and brainstorming new ideas and becoming better organized! I'm not sure how long it will take since I am in school, I would say at the earliest this Fall /Winter.

I made the little announcement today via Etsy!

Feel free to subscribe so you get notified when the shop is full of goodies again!

I do hope my horoscopes for today are right on target!
Chinese Horoscope
The moment will be extremely favorable for an effective restart. It's an opportunity to get rid of all that's hindered you and go resolutely ahead. It's useless to try to bury your head in the sand, as you'll have to cope with the truth eventually. This day is placed under the sign of chance. So do things in all fields quickly, and you'll be the winner. Beware of various intoxications, notably caffeine or success.

Taurus
Trust your intuition above all else right now. No matter what else happens, it's the one thing you can be sure of. After all, has it ever let you down before? So when someone comes along, trying to distract you from your purpose or talk you into doing something you really don't feel right about, refuse. Focus on your goals. You can have it all now, but only if you stay focused!

btw I am excited to start my silkscreen class. I have silk screened before but it was a very diy clumsy version so this should be fun and useful for future art/projects!

Staying focused is the goal! Keep the eye on the prize!

Have a lovely rest of the week! ♥

2009-08-27T09:01:00.000-07:00

I wish I became cupcake obsessed before it was back to school time! Oh well, I'll have to make time to learn to bake! I just bought this book used from Amazon and am really excited to get it!
Here are some super cute ideas from the book!

So cute! ♥

In other news my friend gave me an old kitchen table of hers since she bought all new furniture. Here is a before shot!

I have already sanded most of it (thanks to my mom for helping!) and need to go over it in a lower grade sand paper. But I'm hoping to stain it this weekend! I'm going to stain it black, I think it will go nicely with our blk & wht checkered floor and our blk & wht floral curtains! I'll post an after picture asap!

Happy Thursday! ♥

2009-08-25T09:05:00.000-07:00

Total Bummer!

So my emachine crapped out on me! I'll never buy another! It was only 3 years old.

Anyone have any recommendations for a laptop, or desktop pc they love? I'd like a notebook for travel purposes and also a Mac but the budget unfortunately cannot afford a Mac right now!

Any suggestions would be welcomed!

I have recently become obsessed with cupcakes. There are so many wonderful shops on Etsy selling great cupcake baking accessories, like HeyYoYo!

I am also in love with these items, all available at FredFlare

Have a lovely Tuesday! ♥ !

2009-07-30T09:10:00.001-07:00

Charming!

I am so in love with Evan B Harris's art prints. There gorgeous! I can't decide which to get but I am partial to this one which you can purchase here

You can check out his website also!

Unfortunatley my computer is still having issues which is driving me nuts! I am hoping to have it up and going by next week. Wish me luck!

Have a great thursday! ♥

2009-06-22T09:11:00.000-07:00

♥ Shoe lust ♥

Happy Monday!

2009-06-18T09:23:00.000-07:00

Hello hello!

Hope everyone is well. I am so behind in crafting, cleaning and I finally got around to updating my shop sections and switching out my etsy banner to a new color scheme.

I need to get on the ball. Hope every ones summer is going well.

It is still very gloomy here in Southern California. Arizona on the other hand was very warm! A nice change of pace!

So we're gathering up all our art in the apartment and deciding what goes where and I need to find some prints / posters for this frame (from Ikea)

We want something black and white. We were thinking maybe WW2 photography of a couple would be sweet. And I love these Marilyn ones...

The frame is larger and round so its a bit hard to find the right size! I think the poster needs to be around 16x20 and will then be cut to size....I'll have to make a mock up on plain paper to be sure I buy the right size print first.
If you know or make any large size prints, please comment as I'd love to see them!

♥ Happy Thursday!

2009-06-10T11:57:00.000-07:00

Bon Voyage!
I'm off to Arizona tomorrow and shall return next week!
Have a lovely rest of the week and weekend! ♥

2009-06-08T11:56:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Long time no blog!
I am dead beat! I got out of school end of May and have been so tired ever since. I am very happy to be on summer break!

I am going to AZ this week to visit my cousin and her little boy, who I will meet for the first time! The weather should be very warm which will be nice since it has been nothing but June gloom here.

My mother, bf and I went to the Natural History Museum this past Saturday and it was fun! I haven't been there in ages and the Pavilion of Wings was fun too, although much smaller than expected.

In other news my nephew graduates from High School tomorrow! My nephew....goodness time flies!

We have also been sprucing up the new place and I wish I had taken some before pictures to compare to the after ones but oh well! I did decide to get this bookcase which I love and would actually like another for the living room since this one is reserved for craftiness! I got the doors to keep the dust bunnies out!

I also am in love with both of these! I want them both but simply can't afford it!

Well I have to fix my computer at home as it wont allow me to blog currently but I will post pictures of the museum and my trip when I return next week!

Happy Monday! ♥

2009-04-15T09:07:00.000-07:00

In case anyone was interested in the bookcases I posted yesterday, they are all from Ikea and the prices & names are listed below.

& here are some sew related items from UO that are super cute!

Enjoy! happy wednesday!
♥

2009-04-13T12:06:00.000-07:00

So I moved over spring break to a larger apartment with my boyfriend and we are both very excited to be living together and have some extra space. We're trying to organize this week since he's on spring break. Since my old apartment had built in cabinetry I have to buy some book cases for the office to store all my craft items. I can't decide! Any votes? I like them all!

This is my second runner up!

This is the billy bookcase which I believe you can buy glass doors for also....so possibly its in the runnings!

First runner up because of the doors but its more pricey!

I can't believe spring break came and went and really it wasn't a break at all with moving and homework in all my classes. Hope your enjoying your Monday and your spring break as well if your having yours this week!

♥

2009-02-13T16:41:00.000-08:00

Books!

I had the opportunity to visit the Denison Library at Scripps college in Claremont. The rare book collection was amazing! We were able to touch everything sans gloves too! I was able to see an illuminated manuscript from the 1500's and could actually see the animal pores with hair coming through on one of the pages, now that's something you wont get to see in art history class!

Enjoy the pictures and have a lovely weekend! ♥

2009-01-30T12:20:00.000-08:00

Score!

Well my first week of school is over and man, I commend all your folks who go to school full time and work more then 30 hours a week! It is hard work! Let's hope I can stick to it and complete all my assignments on time and beautifully!

I am excited for the bookmaking class I am taking, we will learn all about adhesives for archival use and methods of binding books as well as making our own paper from scratch...it's a lot of work but seems like it will be fun and interesting to know how to do for sure!

My illustration class seems interesting too, the teacher seems great and I got good feedback on my first completed thumbnails so that's encouraging!

♥ Happy Friday!!! ♥
I am always excited for Fridays, but especially this week! I am celebrating with a margarita and some del mar crab enchilada's after work. YUM!

Here are some recent scores I got at Target for a great price too!
Check out their recently reduced shoe section!

only $6.74 in the stores!!

only $8.24 online!!

I do really think this goes against my 2009 resolution to save more, but it's only January so I have lots of time to start saving :}

Have a great weekend! ♥

2009-01-26T19:53:00.001-08:00

barbie manicure
Originally uploaded by ♥DiDiGalDecor♥

I painted my nails girly and pink. Reminds me of a Barbie's manicure. I needed something pretty to get me thru the week, something pretty to get me thru the first week of school and pms. This might be my last post for awhile since school is starting up and full time nonetheless but I will do my best to post when I can & craft when I can and not go crazy! lol

Off to prepare books and snacks and such for the next day at hand!

♥ Happy Monday folks & have a lovely evening!

2009-01-22T09:31:00.000-08:00

Polyvore

I like polyvore only to make sets of clothes, to "cyber shop" so to speak for things that I otherwise could not purchase. Polyvore is my online closet I suppose you could say and a great pastime if you’re bored.

I have heard people complain about this site. Specifically because anyone can upload photos and it’s possible to not get credit for your work on this site which is very frustrating not to mention a copyright issue I am sure. I personally enjoy creating sets of clothes and viewing sets since you can put your cursor over an item in a set to see where you can purchase that article. It’s a great way to find new things I think.

If I happen to use anyone's items and you are not pleased with that I will happily remove them if you leave me a comment and I apologize for any misunderstanding. My hope is that people will see the sets as beautiful and hopefully click on individual items to purchase, unfortunately not all photos link back to the appropriate site since some people save photos in places like photobucket etc. before uploading.

Hope you enjoy the sets!
Click any of the photos below to view my Polyvore profile. To see what website each item is from just move your cursor over that particular item and :click: it for a link!

♥

bumble bee's! - by DiDiGalDecor on Polyvore.com

colors - by DiDiGalDecor on Polyvore.com

charcoal - by DiDiGalDecor on Polyvore.com

Untitled - by DiDiGalDecor on Polyvore.com

sweet tooth - by DiDiGalDecor on Polyvore.com

Untitled - by DiDiGalDecor on Polyvore.com

Untitled - by DiDiGalDecor on Polyvore.com

who...who... - by DiDiGalDecor on Polyvore.com

brown n blue - by DiDiGalDecor on Polyvore.com

rain.drops - by DiDiGalDecor on Polyvore.com

2009-01-20T17:24:00.000-08:00

Oh, I just love the first dress in this picture. I’m not fond of the material because it’s primarily polyester I believe but I think it’s the cutest! I might just have to get it! I’m fond of the others as well, especially the gray ruffled cardigan (they have it in black too!)which I found in black at a F21 store recently but the dressing room clerk failed to hold my items and put most of them back by mistake, total bummer but at least I saved some money I suppose.

{click photo to view larger}

I can’t believe it’s only Wednesday, feels like a Thursday at least! I start back to school this Tuesday 27th (FULLTIME at that!) and am a little nervous to get back into the swing of things and the constant craziness that is the world of education & working but I bet summer will be here before we know it…

I can’t wait till Friday, we’re going to a sushi buffet with my mother, and I hear its good food!

Another job this weekend is to purchase slim hangers . Have you realized how much room you could save if you had slim hangers versus those thick plastic ones!? I could use the room for sure in my wee little closet so it’s my plan to purchase some over the weekend!

I hope everyone has a lovely Wednesday! ♥

2009-01-20T15:16:00.000-08:00

Queen Mary
So if your a California resident you can get free admission to the Queen Mary the entire month of January!

I realize January is almost over but there are still two weekends left to take advantage of this offer!

Me and the bf are going this weekend! I have never been inside the Queen Mary, other than for the annual Ink n Iron festival last year, but it was brief and only to view some vendors and get a bite to eat...not nearly as in depth as I would like.

So I look forward to my FREE visit to the Queen Mary this weekend, I hope you take advantage as well if your in the area :)

♥ Happy Tuesday!

2009-01-16T12:04:00.000-08:00

I saw this really great article on MSN a while back after the new year and it hit home for me, I always have a few new years resolutions but I'm never hardcore about sticking to them or making a list or anything...

Here is part of the article...

It's that time of year that everyone is making lists, talking about who's who and sizing up everything that happened in 2008. At the end of a year, your mind can also feed you some pretty tough questions about yourself.
Why didn't you lose the weight? Why did you not sell those stocks and get into cash? Why are you still single?
Whatever question is tormenting you, it's time to get your mind to focus on what really matters now. Remember, you get what you focus on. Here are 10 questions to print out, answer and give some attention to. Get your friends and family to answer them as well. You will learn a lot about each other if you do.

I did a little reflecting and here's what I came up with for myself...I suggest you answer the questions as well...its a great little exercise!

1. What was the best thing that happened to me this year? Got accepted to Cal State Long Beach!

2. What did I do this year that I'm really proud of? Completing my first semester @ csulb & working full time while maintaining good grades.

3. Who did I really help? Hmmm...maybe my mom? Friends that I lent an ear too....I should probably focus on this in 2009.

4. Who do I need to thank and acknowledge for having been there for me? My mom for support, James for support and encouragement and of course my dear friends who are amazing & always listen to my rants!

5. What are the top three lessons I learned? hard work pays off, you can't do everything! & don't rush through things!

6. What increased my happiness and joy this year? friends, family, crafting, movies, good food & MAUI {thanks Nicole, I love you!)!

7. What's something I got through that was really tough? First semester of school, getting my purse stolen & car broken into.

8. What did I avoid that I must pay more attention to in 2009? Finances, girls only days, reading, etsy & working out.

9. What character trait did I develop most this year? My patience & time management skills.

10. What new people did I meet that are now in my life? Patricia!

I realized how important the word is and what it really means to me. I often get down on myself for not being the best at something or wanting to learn how to do things and never getting around to it and beating myself up over it. The word "focus" just reminds me that I can really only succeed at things I am focusing my attention on, and as a working student I am pressed for time and need to give myself a break for not being able to do it all & if there's something really deserving of my attention I need to take the time and FOCUS on it to complete it to the best of my ability!

I hope you enjoy the article as much as I did and take some time to reflect on the past year and all the new things your looking forward to in 2009!

♥ ~D

Bow Brooch / Pin

2009-01-16T09:04:00.001-08:00

Bow Brooch / Pin
Originally uploaded by ♥DiDiGalDecor♥

New bow brooch / pin I made for Etsy! I love bows and hearts. :) This was printed with my gocco machine onto felt and then I embroidered the white stitch marks and the middle of the heart for extra cuteness!

They will be in the shop soon, thanks for looking and I hope you like it!

♥ ~D

2009-01-14T08:59:00.000-08:00

I've been tagged!

I've been tagged by Nancy of WanderingNancy

:1: My middle name is Davette, and my mother spelt it wrong on my birth certificate...lol

:2: I eat fish (tuna, salmon, crab, shrimp) on occassion but not meat... it creeps me out!

:3: I wish I could play piano!

:4: I always feel busy! Working and going to school full time, but I find when I have downtime I don't know what to do with myself!

:5: I don't have cable.

:6: I don't have a car stereo. (it was stolen...sniff sniff! lol)

:7: I love garlic and onions! I especially love onion bagels w/ onions, tomatoes and cream cheese! YUM!

I am tagging:
RadBe
TanyaMayers
HappyPlaceDesign
MarmeeCraft
PrettyLittleThings
BeyondWonderland
FrostingCouture

Here are the rules:
* Link to the person who tagged you
* Post the rules on your blog
* Write 7 random things about yourself
* Tag 7 people at the end of your post and link to them
* Let each person know they've been tagged

Happy Wednesday folks! ♥

2009-01-12T12:07:00.000-08:00

Eye Spy!

Here is a lovely little four eyed treasury from Smally&Tally that features my "girls with glasses" print!

Thanks for adding a little sunshine to my Monday Kelli!

♥ Hope everyone has a lovely start to their week! ♥

2009-01-09T08:52:00.000-08:00

I want one!

You can find all the details here on Martha Stewart Living

Isn't it gorgeous & what a great way to organize while saving space as well!

& finally look how it tidies up!

I already notified James that we have our first summer project, can't wait to try and make one! I'm not the best carpenter but it doesn't seem to difficult to make. I was thinking unfinished wood with a stain would look lovely as well with some fun fabric on the front all framed out and pretty like!

♥ Happy Friday everyone!!!

2009-01-08T19:09:00.000-08:00

::Yeti::

So I watched Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor and I have to say the most memorable and worthwile scene would have to be that of the yeti's in the mountains.

They are both cute and vicious!

The Mummy -The Tomb of Dragon Emperor (Yeti and Avalanche Scene) - Watch today’s top amazing videos here

Feel free to skip the movie since you've now seen the best of it!

♥

2009-01-05T19:12:00.001-08:00

Saw this on Jelene.vox.com and had to post on my blog as well, so I can enter once a day and cross my fingers & hope and pray!

Here is a completed gocco print titled "Spooky Suzie" that will arrive in the shop soon. Hope you enjoy!

Mmmm

2009-01-05T19:02:00.001-08:00

Mmmm
Originally uploaded by ♥DiDiGalDecor♥

So I dropped my winter class yesterday....just couldnt bear the thought of working 6-2:30 and then having school from 5-9pm four nites a week for 3 weeks...so I'm doing this instead! Painting and drinking tea!

♥ Happy Monday! ♥

2008-12-30T16:14:00.000-08:00

Happy {almost} New Years!

Hi there!
I am enjoying ELEVEN, yes 11 days! off in a row from both work and school. I started crafting today, I hope to have some gocco prints and pins complete before the madness ensues back up on January 5th.

I hope everyone had a lovely holiday, and that everyone has a safe and fun New Years! I think this New Years we will be mellow and find comfort in good food and maybe a trip to the cinema!

Here's a sneak peek of my new gocco print in the works ;}

Her name will be Spooky Suzie. Its a two screen print, with pink lace in the background and Suzie on top in black. Edition of 20, 10 on white and 10 on gray. Will be in the shop soon!

Enjoy the new years everyone, I have things to craft and paint!

2008-12-09T08:07:00.000-08:00

Coffin Diorama
Just a quick pop in to show you a sneak peek of the diorama I spoke about last week. Here's a picture, sorry about the quality its from my phone.

I am really excited about this little diorama, the coffin is about 16" long and all the pieces inside aren't attached so they move around freely. I forgot to make arms though...so I will be making those later in the week.

♥ Happy Tuesday! ♥

2008-12-05T08:57:00.001-08:00

I go to bed too late and get up to early. My neighbors have been waking me up more often then I would like and I wish there was more time in the day. I am happy that this semester is over and I am still going strong, I hope my grades turn out good and my final projects as well. I am working on a coffin diorama in ceramics class that I am really excited about, I will post pictures soon since it is currently at school and in the works.

I always want something different with my hair too. Its growing out now, thanks to my current hairstyle obsessions like long braids and 50’s pin up hair do’s.

I am considering long bangs again also….this all has to do with my current longing for one of these….. {from UO}

This one is pretty cute too, I'm a sucker for bows.

There so perfect for covering up most of my in between locks but there so pretty too! I love the appliqué detail on the black and taupe one. I am not a hat person by any means, this could be because my ears tend to stick out a bit and hats only seem to accentuate that…lol. But these are made to cover your ears a bit so I think I might be in luck! Maybe I’ll get one for Christmas…have to wait and see!

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!

I also have a fun idea in my head that I am excited about making, hope it turns out as good as it looks in my mind! I am really thankful to have a week and a half off for Christmas break from work AND school! That’s a first for me and I am hoping to craft some items up for my neglected Etsy shop before winter classes start up in January 09.

♥ Happy Friday!!! ♥

2008-12-01T09:24:00.000-08:00

Cyber Monday Sale!

I am offering 25% off any one item in my shop today! Just enter CYBER MONDAY in the notes to seller upon checkout and I will send you a revised invoice!
If you purchase more then one item then the discount will be taken off the lower priced item.

Happy Cyber Monday shopping folks!
Lots of great sales on Etsy today!

--------> My shop!

2008-11-29T15:58:00.000-08:00

Going nuts over you!

Aghh...I love a nice long weekend, especially one filled with lots of veggies and carbohydrates! I hope everyone had a lovely safe and fun filled Thanksgiving weekend. I managed to do a little household cleaning and dusting, which is never fun but feels so worth it when its all said and done!

I can't believe it's almost December now! My goodness time flies and I have seriously gotta get on the ball crafting up winter goodies. I tell you work and school have really eaten up my time as of late, and I fear next semester could be even worse since I am taking 12 units and working still...craziness

I did find some lovely items on Etsy!

I love seeing squirrels run around on campus and when I am driving around town, I think their just to ♥ cute ♥ !

{{Click image to enlarge}}

Hope you enjoy the squirrel post and the rest of your holiday weekend folks!

♥ Didi

2008-11-15T15:08:00.000-08:00

Hello!

I just wanted to pop in and say hello...school has kept me very busy since it started in September! Coupled with working full time my days are pretty loaded!

Happy Fall to everyone!

I am on my flickr more frequently then here if you should wish to pop in and see my photostream please do!

Here are some lovely items I recently discovered on Etsy! I heart them all! ♥

{click image too see full scale}

I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend!
I can't believe its November already! Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before we know it!

Have a lovely weekend!
♥ didigaldecor ♥

2008-09-02T09:31:00.000-07:00

It's that time again

So it's that time again, back to school! and seriously I cannot quite believe that such a long break from school, over 3 months to be exact, has already passed by! I got an email today about how to drive safely at school and friendly reminders such as "to obey speed limits" and stop "at all stop signs" also they noted that it should be a "record number" of students this Fall at CSULB so I am sure parking will be oh so pleasant!
So in honor of back to school, I went "shopping" on polyvore to celebrate going back to school outfits! & it better be something cozy since I know I will be trekking my junk all the way from across campus! lol

♥ Here is some more Polyvore goodness for you ♥
I have quite the addiction to polyvore as of late!

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Well I hope everyone had a lovely long Holiday weekend! I didn't do much to celebrate but being cozy and lazy was celebration enough for me!
Have a great week!

2008-08-23T15:41:00.000-07:00

Bows!!!

I've gone a little crazy with bows on polyvore! But I could never get sick of bows and these are all so cute!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far! I can't believe school is starting soon, I am not ready! I don't think I am ever ready to dive into studies, but time does fly by when your in school and the semester will be over before I know it.

Here's a little primary color theme too. I really love the shoes and the dress too!

♥ Happy weekend! ♥

2008-08-16T18:02:00.000-07:00

Aghhhh stuff!

I have been wanting to shop so much recently but sadly cannot actually indulge this wish! So I have wound up on Polyvore to dream shop instead and collage things I think are dandy onto my computer screen.

Here was my first set, created when I first joined.

And here's the new set I made today after ignoring Polyvore since joining.

At least I am just wasting time and not my money!
Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend!

2008-07-21T21:26:00.001-07:00

Girl with Glasses
Originally uploaded by ♥DiDiGalDecor♥

Another new gocco print for the shop! This one says "girls with glasses have more fun!"

I did this illustration similar to a collage, and then made a photo copy off it to use to expose the screen.

I hope you like her horn rimmed glasses and little bow neck tie!

I also sent some to Pikaland for the August PikaPackage! I can't wait to see all the artist's who submit for the August round of PikaPackage!

♥ Hope everyone had a lovely Monday! ♥

2008-07-18T12:29:00.001-07:00

Jewelry Holder Cuteness!
Originally uploaded by ♥DiDiGalDecor♥

How cute are these! I just love cute jewelry holders, I don't think I even have enough jewelry that I wear that often to fill any of them up but its just so tempting since they couldn't be more adorable!

{ can be found here }

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend all lined up!
♥ Happy crafting! ♥

Flowers

2008-07-13T20:11:00.001-07:00

Flowers
Originally uploaded by ♥DiDiGalDecor♥

Kindness can go a far way! I had kind of a pooey weekend and now that its nearing the end of the day, my dear neighbor Bianca knocked on my door to give me these flowers! She said it was for being such a good neighbor! I had to give her a big hug and say "thank you!" seriously she made my weekend that much better. What a lovely end to a not so glorious weekend! Thank you Bianca and to everyone else who does little acts of random kindness! People spreading happiness make the world go round, and such a nicer place to be afterall!

2008-07-10T20:01:00.000-07:00

I am so happy it's almost the weekend! Only one more day of work, I don't think I would last if it were any longer!

I finished another gocco print this week and am working on finishing another wood plaque. I am a sucker for pretty paper and butterflies!

The gocco print was something I dreamed up while on break at work in my cubicle. I was daydreaming of doodles and cupcakes, I had my head in the clouds but sadly I was still at work! It is printed on 8.5 x 11 paper in both ivory and champagne and its in the shop!

I am also working on another wooden plaque with pastel paper cut butterflies. I just applied a layer of lacquer. I haven't made one of these in a while and I really like working with paper and cutting it up to create new images.

♥ Here's wishing everyone a lovely Friday tomorrow and a lovely weekend too! ♥

2008-07-03T20:38:00.000-07:00

YAY for accomplishments! {finally attempted & tackled!}
So I finally attempted my first Photoshop editing session for Etsy. I like patterns and fun colored backgrounds but sometimes just a clean pure white background can really help your images stand out, not to mention unify your shop page. So I tried it and here are the results!

before

& AFTER!

This seriously made my nite, be it almost over anyways... but really I couldn't be more tickled about learning how to do this and getting it done on the first try!

There are MANY tutorials online for photoshop editing your background but I used this one thanks to the lovely KMC Designs!

♥ Hope everyone has a lovely weekend and Fourth of July! ♥

2008-06-23T19:50:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to peek my head into the world of blogging. I have not been in such a motivated crafty mood as I had so hoped and anticipated now that school is out, but I did start sprouting some green embroidered beauties on felt. Here is a sneak peek of a portion, and I have just begun, it should be bright and full of flowered goodness soon enough!
Sprouty goodness------>

It's kind of soothing, just hand stitching everything like this. I quite like it.

Last week James and I went to San Antonio Texas! I have to say the clouds were absolutely gorgeous there!

This was taken at the McNay museum, which was a very lovely museum indeed! There are many, many artists housed inside like Degas, Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh, and many other greats. I highly recommend visiting if your in the area, apparently part of it was just remodeled and it has very beautiful gardens and sculptures on the grounds.
This is the Alamo which was very interesting to see and we had to visit since we were in San Antonio after all!

Since it is summer, and the birds are chirping and the sun is out I have been thinking of happy, sweet creatures...like bunnies! & I just had to share some lovely Etsy bunny creations!
♥ Bunny cuteness! ♥

From Creative Thursday
From Nature Mandalas
From Kiki & Polly

2008-06-02T21:10:00.000-07:00

Hello Darling! Limited edition of 6 hand colored prints

I just listed these 6 limited edition gocco prints of my Hello Darling cutie in my shop! I am really enjoying the world of gocco and especially the idea adding unique little touches to each print, like paint, or colored pencil in this case.
There are many many random bits of paper, post it notes and sketches flying around my cubicle and work space as of late, dreaming up new ideas worthy of one of my gocco screens. I also just purchased some ink for cloth that I can't wait to use! There are so many endless possibilities to use the cloth ink on I am almost overwhelmed with ideas!

Here is a detail pic
♥ Well happy Monday to all & I hope everyone has a beautiful week! ♥

2008-05-28T12:11:00.000-07:00

Craft show this weekend!
I will be at this summer's Handmade Revolution again this year. It is a music and craft festival at Veinto Y Agua coffeehouse in Long Beach. The event will be on June 1st (this Sunday) from 12-9pm. All the vendors will be out back so be sure to stop by and see us if your in the area. There will also be all kinds of great musicians and of course, coffee!

I just can't emphasize, again, just how excited I am to have a summer break! For an entire 3 months!!! I just bought some gocco ink for cloth and am drawing up some ideas to use it on. I can't wait to make some more gocco prints this summer, not to mention play with clay, paint, paper, and all those other good things!

I am also very excited to be going to Texas, specifically San Antonio and Austin this June to visit my dear boyfriends sister and her cozy new home. I hear good things about Texas and can't wait to see it for myself!

Next up...Portland {hopefully} in the very near future...or so I hope! I have never been but always have it in my head that I will just ♥ it there. Hopefully soon enough I will find out if I am right or not...

Hope everyone has a lovely week!

2008-05-22T21:39:00.000-07:00

Kokeshi Cuteness!
So I am still hung up on the cuteness of all things tiny, especially little sculptures and things of the sort! So I must post these lovely little kokeshi items from the best site in the world, Etsy ! (duh, of course!)
So here is the etsy ♥ loveliness ♥ I found tonight...

from Wunderkind
from Mirabel
from Tim's Sally

I hope you thought those were as cute as I did!

I can't say how HAPPY & DELIGHTED I am to have finally completed my finals this week! I am sooo looking forward to a lovely, long, crafty, spectacular summer!

To those of you completing finals still, good luck! & to everyone have a lovely holiday weekend!

2008-05-16T17:30:00.000-07:00

Progress
I am taking an oil painting class, its my first ever painting class and our 4th project is a portrait project. I decided to use a photograph of my father from his younger days, its an old 1.5x1 inch black and white photo booth picture that I enlarged to 8x10. We used the grid method which I found very useful and the first steps were a limited palette of colors consisting of only yellow ochre, white, and burnt sienna. The last picture of the painting shows the additions of some color for skin tones and alizarin crimson for the background.

This step shows a limited palette as mentioned above and because of this his skin is a little ghostlike, but the values were correct, and once I had them complete I was able to wash over them with more life like pinks and peaches to create a more lively image.

This is where I am at currently, and I like the progress that has been made. I am not done, I want to add and change some things before saying I am complete. Everyone thinks he looks like a 70's rock star...

Can't wait to see what it looks like all finished, varnished and hanging on the wall!

I also found some ♥ Etsy loveliness ♥ that I had to share! Every since my Little Tiny post I have been so infatuated with little sculptures. Here are some I just adore!
Here's one from Maket's shop

Cute little mushrooms from Beastlies shop

& a cute and oh so very happy guy from mssmo85's shop

Have a lovely weekend!!!

2008-04-18T19:39:00.000-07:00

♥Little tiny ♥
My mother bought me some air dry clay and I have had it for quite some time now, and couldn't think of what to use it for. So I decided to play around with it some, and it brought me back to kindergarten, it was so fun to get my hands dirty! This is my first creation, she still needs to be sealed with a matte varnish for protection but other then that I think she turned out pretty dang cute and ohhh so tiny at a mere 1.75" tall!

I hope you like her! I plan on making her some friends and possibly adding them to the shop soon.

I hope everyone has a lovely & craftastic weekend!

2008-03-28T09:08:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday!
I can't believe spring break is over already! It zoomed by and I still have tons of homework and projects to complete. I did start some new craft goodness this week which I have yet to complete, and am excited about. I used clay for the first time in years and enjoyed it very much. It is nice to switch up mediums every now and then and put something new into the mix.

I did find out this week that I was accepted to CSULB into the studio arts program and am quite ecstatic about it! I wasn't sure if I would make it in since it is impacted this year and admission is competitive. I am almost weary of leaving the comfort of my community college, but it is time for change and something new!

I wanted to thank Jess over at Bogalousa for featuring my Doll House file folder in her Purquoise treasury yesterday! Forgive the skewed colors in the pic, it was a lovely treasury full of a mixed purples and turquoises, hence the catchy title. :)

♥ I hope everyone has a lovely weekend! ♥

2008-03-24T09:03:00.000-07:00

Etsy Paper Doll Cuteness
I found these lovely paper doll items on Etsy today. They are all so cute in there own way! Check out the pictures and click on the links to visit there Etsy shops.
Paper doll cuteness by Elephantine
Paper doll cuteness by Kirby
Paper doll cuteness by RememberMeEmily
Paper doll cuteness by TheBlackApple

I hope everyone had a lovely Easter!
♥ Happy Crafting and hope everyone has a lovely week! ♥

2008-03-01T20:45:00.000-08:00

♥ Hello Darling ♥
So finally, I have tried out my gocco machine! I am quite pleased with the results! Here are my 'Hello Darling' greeting cards.

I hope you like that little face as much as I do. I also printed some 8.5x11 prints as well on red, pink and white cardstock. I should have them up on my etsy soon!

I think I will be needing more screens soon enough so I can create more prints and cards.

I ♥ gocco!
Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!

2008-01-21T12:13:00.000-08:00

Vote!
Please click the link below to see my wish. My mom's in need of a dental visit and your vote would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks :)

I wish for my mother to be happy inside and out......

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2008-01-14T20:27:00.000-08:00

When I see a good movie, it sinks into me over the next couple of days. It settles in and I can't seem to get particular scenes out of my head, or enjoy another movie as I normally would until it is out of my system.
Atonement has had this effect on me.

I loved the movie, and would like to see it again now that I am recalling certain things in it. I think anyone who enjoys period films that involve love and ultimately tragedy, will love this movie.
I wish I had read the book beforehand, as books are often ten times better then the movie and in this case the movie was great so I am sure the book is wonderful as well. There's just something about the way a character develops on its own in your mind when you read a book though, the casting is never as good on screen as it was in my imagination while reading along...

I was browsing Etsy for vintage trinkets and things with a romantic feel, something that reminded me of the film itself and the story line. Here is what I found...a necklace from BirdzNbeez This lovely notebook from Hildynlulu
This necklace from JenniferRydinDesigns
& this sweet yet sad card from LoveDogCardCompany

The musical score was another thing I thoroughly enjoyed in this film, I love the incorporation of the typewriter noises among other common things in the music. It is ghostly and beautiful and turns your emotions about.
I hope you go and see it, and I hope you like it as much as I did.

2008-01-02T16:47:00.000-08:00

A lil sneak peak of the first image I am using with my gocco! I am so excited!!! Wish me luck printing, if it turns out they'll be in the shop soon. :)

I am going to print on A2 note cards. It will be a 2 screen print, the first just being the background with the ♥ 's and the second one is the girl saying HELLO DARLING!

Here they are:

Hooray for Gocco!
I will post the finished product once its all done.

2008-01-02T09:02:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!
I hope everyone has had a great new years so far. I don't have any resolutions myself other then the usual ones...working out more, eating better, crafting more etc...

I was so excited to finally get a gocco this Xmas! I can't wait to get cracking on printing stuff, I am brainstorming up some ideas as I write this!

So I hope 2008 turns out to be a fantastic year, full of lots of new crafting projects and other adventures!

I can say that 2008 will involve more travel for me then last year. I am going to Florida this week, Maui in March, Texas in the summer and hopefully for a train trip to Oregon with friends in the summer as well.

I hope everyone has a great day!
Here's a little peak at a purchase I am going to make on Etsy from the lovely Leslie over at Beastlies. Isn't he cute!

♥ Happy Wednesday & Happy crafting! ♥

2007-12-27T09:11:00.000-08:00

I was quite pleased with the front page of Etsy this morning. I am really liking the bright and fun colors that are featured on it. Here it is so you can see it for yourself.

♥ I hope everyone has a safe & happy New Year!

2007-12-19T18:28:00.000-08:00

So I went Christmas shopping today to get some last minute things for my family and boyfriend and stumbled up on these...

they were originally 5.99 but they were like 33% off or something so I couldn't pass them up for 4 dollars! I didn't even get a tree this year, but I am sure I will think there just as pretty next Christmas!

They were from a Martha Stewart collection at Kmart!

2007-12-17T09:03:00.001-08:00

Shoes!
I think these are so cute!
Now walking in them is something else entirely but there just so adorable! I think I love the material they used most of all. There from SteveMadden but I saw them at the Macy's in South Coast plaza. I have always had kind of a purse thing, but more recently I have developed a shoe thing too! Agh!

2007-12-12T09:16:00.000-08:00

Time to Redecorate!
So I was thinking my apartment could use some spicing up! I really am in need of a new, much larger dresser and a bookshelf would help quite a bit too! Only problem is figuring out a color scheme! I love color so I don't want to get something to unmatchable, in case I change my mind and feel the need to redecorate again in the near future.
I was thinking maybe black furniture, or possibly white with green or red accent furniture. I would really love to get a new duvet cover too, something with eyelet holes (I think those are so cute!) and simple.
These are some of the pieces I have been pondering over, I do like the colors quite a bit, but not together. You can find these pieces at Ikea

So we shall see what I decide to do. I am thinking I will splurge and at least get the dresser next year with some of that good ol' tax return money :)

2007-11-19T21:51:00.000-08:00

Time sure does fly! I can't believe Handmade for the Holidays is almost here, not to mention Thanksgiving and then Christmas will be right around the corner!
Well I am happy to say that I am almost done finishing up some projects and tying up all the other loose ends before the show!

I drew up some some images for 2.25 pocket mirrors, I thought they would make for nice little stocking stuffer gifts. The 5 on the top are pictures I drew with ink pens and the 5 on the bottom were made with decorative paper. The lovely Christine Renee turned them into mirrors for me.
I also made a shop banner that I am going to tie to the outside of the E Z up at the show. It's one of my paper doll images on a big piece of wood. I am quite pleased with the way it came out!

Well I hope you enjoy your week and that everyone has a pleasant Turkey day! {or tofu turkey...which ever you prefer} :)

2007-11-15T16:41:00.000-08:00

Handmade for the Holidays!
It's coming up so fast I can't believe how time flies!
Me and one of my best friends (who makes awesome crocheted goodies) will be splitting a booth at the show, come by and see us at booth #86!

Here's the flier and you can go Here for more info.

Here are some of the new pieces I have been working on for the show.
This is the happy octopus

A butterfly plaque
& this little lady plaque

I am so looking forward to this event, and seeing all the other 150 vendors and hopefully YOU there too!
Happy Holidays!

2007-11-01T20:35:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!
Hope everyone had a safe, happy, fun, candy eating holiday yesterday!
I ♥ handing out candy & seeing all the cute little kids costumes. So adorable!

I think we handed out about 20 lbs of candy! Geez that's alot...about 5-6 big bags full.

Well happy November all!

2007-11-01T20:23:00.000-07:00

{Pink}
I have been working on some larger scale plaques recently for the Hand Made Holiday event, and this is a detail picture of the first one. The plaque measures about 9x12 inches.
I am loving the color pink lately, and girly prints, lace etc...I think you can tell from the colors/paper I used.

I had to put her away for the nite, I think I worked on it for so long that I couldn't figure out what composition I liked best. So I will take a peak at her in the morning and see how she looks.
Wathca think?
I can say that I love the paper that I used and the little birdie on her head. :)

Hopefully I will finish up some more pieces this weekend too.
Happy almost Friday!

2007-10-28T16:44:00.000-07:00

:Plaques:
I am working on making some more plaques for the Handmade Holiday event this November. I recently watched Marie Antoinette and am working on a photoshop project at school in which Marie was also the inspiration for. So Marie was in my head, and as a result I created a mini Marie plaque. She needs to be sealed and after a few minor additions she will be complete.

Here is a detail of Marie's face.

I have been drawing women with braids a lot in my doodles, and wasn't able to use paper on my plaques to recreate a braided hair look, so I decided to draw them directly onto the wood instead. She will be sealed and complete soon as well. She is a hyper blend of the Wendy's logo and Pippy Longstocking I think.

I can't wait to complete some more of these, they are so much fun to do and I love being able to use some of my paper collection in them.
Hope everyone had a great weekend!

2007-09-12T09:14:00.000-07:00

So...I don't really like to comment on the Hollywood events that CLOG our mind 24/7 in our world. BUT I have to comment on Amy Winehouse. I think she has an amazing voice and seems to have great success as a singer and at the young age of only 23! But I find it so sad that her addiction to drugs is taking over her life, she used to be gorgeous and now she it a toothpick who lets it be known that she is 'nothing' without her husband {who probably got her habit started in the first place} I hope she gets her life together, keeps on singing and stops shooting up!

Just a reminder to stay off drugs kids!

2007-09-04T18:12:00.000-07:00

Polly
This is my newest plaque which I absolutely couldn't be more pleased with! Her name is Polly and she is now safe and sound in a new kitchen, thanks to a lovely lady at the Handmade Revolution who decided to take her home with her. I can't wait to make more in the same fashion!
I seriously wanted to keep her for my own wall once she was complete {but that wouldn't be much fun, would it?}

Keep an eye out for some of her sisters in the shop soon! :)

2007-08-28T09:07:00.000-07:00

Dreams of Fall
So its still a few months away before cool breezes begin to blow and I can actually wear socks & shoes but I am thinking ahead to the fall time. Thinking of things I can make, and not sweat to death while doing so. I am excited about the Handmade for the Holidays event that Home Grown Market is putting on this November 23 & 24th. I am in booth #87, so come say hi! So with the event in mind I have been brainstorming new items I can make. Stocking stuffers, purses, holiday stockings etc....and I stumble upon these....

and I think of all the super cute fall goodness of stuff I can make with a few yards of each! Aren't they just adorable! I love them to death...keep an eye out for some new little animal print goodies!

2007-08-21T09:11:00.000-07:00

Seahorses!
I have always ♥ed seahorses! There just so amazingly tiny & exquisite. Since its summer time my mind wondered to images of the beach and here's the loveliness under the sea I found on Etsy .
Here is a lovely card from Drinkabutter

& another lovely print from Tsaifi

and a wonderful necklace from DillonDesigns

I hope everyone is enjoying there summer!

2007-08-20T09:29:00.000-07:00

**Gocco**
So I know I jump from one craft to another, one day I love sewing, one day drawing, one day painting....but I want a Gocco so I can love I love to gocco!!!

and so I can make sweet as pie images like this one from Apak

Maybe if a save a little here and there I can get one by Christmas time...I will cross my fingers and hope and wait and see!
Save Gocco!

2007-08-13T12:11:00.000-07:00

Fall Time
So it's not quite fall time yet but I am determined to find myself a nice pair of boots to wear with skirts and jeans. It's so hard to find cute ones that don't have crazy high heels or that aren't over like $200!
So here are the runners up, currently in order of likeness :)

I ♥ these but I think I would prefer a darker brown color over the tan

Any favorites out of the bunch?
I am still deciding!

2007-08-12T16:17:00.000-07:00

Simone & Jack
I know it's summer time, and my thoughts should be on sunny warm things, but I can't help but think of fall & Halloween and monsters for some reason! I decided to draw up a little family of friendly monster folks, and this is the first addition, Simone and her friend Jack.

It's kind of my homage to The Munsters, The Addams family, the circus and all things creepy crawly that I loved as a child. I am excited about doing a series of drawings based on the idea. I think Simone turned out quite pleasant, don't you?

I think she will make a good addition to some lucky folks wall.
More to come soon!

2007-08-09T19:01:00.000-07:00

Doll Face
So today is a rare occasion, I have BOTH thursday and friday off from my 9-5er!!! I couldn't be more thrilled about that!
So I was going to get up super early, as I would if I were going to work (5am) but that didn't work out so well, and it ended up being more like 11am! BUT I did manage to clean my entire apartment, run errands, get change for the craft show saturday, and craft!

I just love the way her eyes and lips came out. Top her off with a cute banged hairdo and she is cute as a button! I am going to mount her on a painted wooden plaque so she can hang on someones wall.
Here she is 99% complete, just needs glued down to the plaque.

She will be posted in the shop soon, along with some of her sisters. Keep an eye out!

2007-08-07T20:11:00.000-07:00

My 3rd Craft Show
I found out today that I will be amongst 13 other craft vendors at this years Handmade Revolution in Long Beach. I have to say I am pretty darn excited about having two shows in a row lined up, a Farmers Market this sat August 11th in Dana Point, and now this Craft & Music Festival in Long Beach.

I am super excited that this will be my first craft show in my lovely city, Long Beach. I could practically walk there it's so close, well not with all my stuff...it might get a little heavy!
I think having these events lined up in advance really gets my creative wheels turning to create new and fun items, especially since you will get live feedback on site, versus just posting items online. ( I ♥ Etsy, so don't get me wrong, it's just nice to be able to see peoples response to your work in person.)

Well wish me luck!
I will post all about it once everything is all said & done....promise
See here for more info Handmade Revolution

2007-08-01T20:02:00.000-07:00

Paper + Ink !
So I put some watercolor paper I just bought yesterday to some good use this afternoon. I haven't been drawing as much as I would like to lately but this is a good start. I wanted something summery, whimsical and fun...so I drew "Lola" the polka dot girl with her butterfly balloons. I like how it developed and I love being able to use fun paper on just about anything I can! Lola's hair and heart on her sleeve are both made of paper.

Here she is almost complete, with her rainbow trail of fluttery friends. I think I may add some more paper details to it before it is complete. I will post the finished piece once its done...who knows when that will be! I swear I always have like a zillion different ideas and projects in my head all at once, but that's better then having none at all.

2007-07-31T09:10:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I forgot!
To update my blog with pictures from my first craft show this past June. I must have been spacing out....being out of school for the summer has turned me into a lazy gal! Well here I am at my bright little booth...

It was a lot of fun and all the vendors were very friendly and nice. I am looking forward to doing another in the near future. Here are some pictures of detail shots of the booth and my Freebie etsy bags. Thanks again to all the Etsy folks who sent in goodies so I could make the giftbags to pass out at the show.

2007-07-29T18:34:00.000-07:00

::*Fine*::
I just cannot get enough of any fine tipped writing utensil! I love the detail you can create with them on paper, shrink plastic, wood, etc...so I couldn't resist this 24 pack of fine tipped sharpies that were on sale for $10!
Look at all those yummy colors, I can't wait to try them out.

& here is an even closer shot of all the vibrant color I get to doodle with soon...

2008 Diary Entry

2007-07-02T18:59:00.001-07:00

Diary Entry
Originally uploaded by DiDiGalDecor

Here is my entry for Fantazya's 2008 Diary. I am so pleased to be a part of her project, I only wish my knowledge of Photoshop was better!

I chose to do a caterpillar and spider wed scene, and I couldn't resist including some little butterflies as well on my diary page. I can't wait to see how the completed project turns out.

2007-07-02T18:20:00.001-07:00

:::My first attempt at sewing solo:::

Ok, so it was a bad day to try and learn something new in the sweltering heat of my kitchen...and even though I became a wee bit irritated, I was able to make something...or at least a darn good attempt at making something. Here are the pictures...

...so through trial and error I now know that next time the two pieces of material should be pinned folded under a bit so your top flap edge has nice smooth seems, as opposed to the raggedy edges in these pictures...other then that I think I will be able to make my very own pretty little card holder!

2007-06-18T17:44:00.000-07:00

Vandalized Vintage
I just adore these plates from Trixie Delicious on Etsy.com. They are absolutely fabulous and completely unique.

I would love to have a set to put in my kitchen, like this seven deadly sins set.

I am quite partial to this plate as well, it's something I'd like to hang in my workspace or office just for fun.

Check out her shop on Etsy.com, just click on one of the pictures above for more splendid plates.

2007-05-10T12:28:00.000-07:00

My First Craft show!

Check out all the great vendors that will be at the SoCo Bazaar this June 2nd in Dana point!

I am so excited to do my very first craft show. I think it will be a blast! I am a busy little bee making all the goodies I can to take with me.

If your in the area stop by Saturday June 2nd and say hi! Admission is free!

See here for more info www.myspace.com/socobazaar

2007-05-08T06:06:00.000-07:00

I have been tagged!

I was tagged by Nina Toes of EpositiveDesigns

So here are the rules:

* Write 7 random facts/habits about yourself on your blog

* Choose another 7 people to get tagged and list their names (then make sure you go to those people's blogs to let them know they're "it").

Here we go...

1: I am a paper collecting addict! I have tons of magazines I won't throw away for fear that I have not yet cut out the best images hiding away inside. I have tons of decorative paper that I buy just because it is too darn cute to pass up. I have collected postcards since I was a little girl. I also LOVE stationary. I just bought two sets last week, I may never use it to write on, but that's ok since it is pretty enough all by itself.

2: I love fonts, and neat interesting handwriting. I think that is why I love writing letters to people as oppossed to typing letters. I think in this day and age you see less and less of actual handwritten things, so it adds a little something extra when it is done by hand. This love has developed into a collection of sharpies and any other fine tipped writing utensil I can find.

3: Pedicures freak me out. I get the heebie jeebies whenever I dare get one, not to mention morbidly rigid while they are rapidly shaving off my tender cuticles and filing away at my little toe nails.

4: My boyfriend is in a band. He is an awesome drum player.

5: Sometimes I bite off more than I can chew as they say, like working 40 hour weeks and taking nine units of school and crafting away during my free moments. I would rather be busy then not though, I find that when I have a lot of free time I am unmotivated and don't get much done but when I rarely have free time I use it more wisely and tend to be more productive overall.

6: I love insects and bugs. They bring back happy moments in my childhood of keeping myself entertained. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't be happy to see a spider in my bed but a happy little rollie pollie, daddy long leg, or snail always makes me smile.

7: I stopped eating meat in the 4th or 5th grade. I saw a diagram (so my mother tells me) of a little chart displaying how a cow, for instance, would become a hamburger. After that I no longer liked meat, too many visual images in my head. I did "attempt" to eat chicken and turkey last year, that lasted about a month...I have never eaten a hamburger in my life.

Here's who I'm tagging:

PamelaMichelle.blogspot.com
lovegemma.blogspot.com
Jaredks.blogspot.com
Artisan-jewelry.blogspot.com
BeyondWonderlandcraft.blogspot.com
Jelene.vox.com
homegrownskinny.wordpress.com

2007-05-05T18:14:00.000-07:00

Shrinky Dinks...

I have my very first craft show coming up this June 2nd and am very excited about it. I am working hard between school and work to make some new items to take with me. This is one of them. Fresh out of the oven! I still need to seal it to protect the image and put it on a chain.

I am pleased with the way it came out. I wasn't too sure how the colors would look together but actually like it a lot once it shrank down in size.

I don't usually make a lot of jewelry but I enjoy using the shrink plastic because you are able to use your own hand drawn images and make it into wearable art. It is like a science experiment watching it shrink and curl into a mini version of what it once was.

http://www.myspace.com/socobazaar

2007-04-11T17:27:00.000-07:00

Can you fall in love...

with paper and fabric? I think so.

I just signed up for a beginning sewing class. I know sewing is easy but I am the type of gal who needs to have some sort of motivation to get started and someone telling me the "how to's" will make me want to start all sorts of new projects!

I am a paper freak! I collect paper that is just to pretty to cut up sometimes. I fear that I may now become a fabric collector as well. I just bought a yard of this today for my first project! Can't wait to get it in my hands...isn't it purty?

2007-04-05T19:42:00.000-07:00

Sears Kenmore Sewing Machine
Originally uploaded by DiDiGalDecor.

Here is a gift from my mother.

I have been wanting to learn how to sew for months now and am finally going to take an intro class to learn how once school breaks for the summer.

Can't wait to put this baby to good use!

I am in need of the manual though...can't find it anywhere!

Model: 158.13180

2007-04-01T17:54:00.000-07:00

Spool O' Thread

My latest goal is to tackle sewing. I have a total purse, wallet, and clutch fetish, so I figure it would be a great way to satisfy my purse cravings.

In homage to sewing I made a Spool O' thread pendant this weekend. It is hand drawn on shrink plastic, and embellished with a cute little black heart. I love the way the colors blended from a dark red to a lighter pink at the bottom and the zig zag thread lines really make it POP out.

I am quite pleased with this little jewel.
It is so much fun to be able to draw and turn those pieces into one of a kind original jewelry pieces.

2007-03-29T23:12:00.000-07:00

Debbie Harry!!!
Who doesn't love Blondie? Who doesn't love Debbie Harry for that matter? She has such timeless beauty and a fantastic voice that I couldn't resist using her image on a piece.

This was one of my Etsy UpcycleBB contest entries.
I used a recycled Starbucks Frappucino bottle and some local free magazines. First I cut out little yellow strips of paper and the image of Debbie, then I decoupaged them onto the glass bottle and gave it another topcoat of sealer for protection. I punched holes into the metal lid...and Wha La!!! A Debbie Harry shaker, perfect for salt, pepper, sugar, cinnamon or anything else you feel like sprinkling!

This piece was fun to make and comes from recycled materials which is always good.

2007-03-29T23:00:00.000-07:00

I am learning how to make prints at school in my Intaglio class. I really like the process of it all. This particular print is a collagraph I did of a girl, titled Moody Blues. I couldn't really tell if she turned out happy or sad with that expression of hers, it is a little Mona Lisa-ish to me...
I am hoping to make some more collagraph prints of this but in different colors.

2006-12-13T20:22:00.000-08:00

Vintage Buttons + Shadow Box Frames = Mini Museum!!!!

Here is a sample of a set of vintage buttons and original packaging.
Here is the smaller shadow box full of buttons!
This is the largest Shadow Box, 14"x14"

So I did a favor for a friend of a friend. They had some vintage buttons they wanted framed for a Christmas present. The buttons were great, in there original packaging and still attached! What a great find at a local garage sale, some little old lady cleaning out her sewing box I am sure...Anyways.
I offered to help frame them. So I purchased some shadow box frames and some photo corners and mounted the buttons on a canvas backing. They turned out super neat! Like a mini museum, I was paid in buttons of my very own so I think I just might have to make one for my own wall!

2006-11-26T21:22:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays from Etsy.com!!!!

A big thank you goes out to all of you Etsy.com artists who helped contribute to my Holiday Goodie Bags. I hope they contribute to your holiday business at Etsy. Thanks so much for helping me put together my first promo bags. I got LOTS of great stuff:stickers, pens, hairpins, magnets, buttons, coupons galore and lots of business cards. So thanks again!
**I enclosed the goodies in cellophaned baggies (Ho Ho Ho) and attached them with little notecards stating "Happy Holidays! Christmas is in the Bag! Promo goodies from Etsy.com artists.** I also included a little notecard notifying folks of the V2 changes, and told them to notify shops on Etsy.com if they run into any problems while trying to make purchases. V2 seems to be running smooth, but just in case I wanted any new buyers to be aware of any lingering V2 Bugs. Thanks again!!!!!!!

Here is a sample pic of some goodies!

I love Etsy

2006-11-24T21:26:00.000-08:00

Thank you for featuring my Salt and Pepper shakers LittleMissPrissandCo. A delight it was to find myself on page 4 of your list! Please visit her list to see my item, it is on page 4! I love Etsy!

See more of the I love Etsy list by LittleMissPrissAndCo at ThisNext.

2006-11-19T23:29:00.000-08:00

Oopsy Daisy!
Salt n Pepper fun. So I decided to decoupage glass, and why not do it on a swell set of Salt n Pepper Shakers I figured? This is how they turned out...pretty darn cute. I have done some others as well for custom orders on Etsy.

2006-11-19T23:28:00.000-08:00

Felt is Fun!!!
Here is my second felt project to date. I really like doing intricate pieces, I find it relaxing. So I hand stitched some felt flowers and adhered them to a lime green photo album.
I am hoping to do some similar albums soon but in different color schemes.

2006-11-19T23:22:00.000-08:00

Here is a box I call "Tutti Fruitti."
It is up for grabs at my etsy shop. Didigaldecor.etsy.com. Somehow my shop has become quite a colorful place. It wasn't intentional but that is just the way things happen I suppose sometimes. I LOVE this box, I think because I really like doing wood burning and I love scallopped edging on things. So girly. I hope to use this rose in more creations soon...

2006-11-17T21:33:00.000-08:00

My First Custom Order!

Here is a pair of custom watermelon salt and pepper shakers I did for a fellow etsy.com shop.