collars, belts, and all that fun stuff

So, in the midst of making purse straps, I started working on a new collar(very dark, and goth like) and a new belt(more like "It came from Outer Space) and now I've done it again! I have way too many ideas for one person to realistically get done. Oh well, at least they are started projects and not just swimming around in my head, where they will soon be pushed aside by other thoughts and ideas. I think it will be a productive day today! At least I'm hoping so.

Big Order Finish Up!

I am sitting and resting as the glue on the last couple of purse straps dry before I quickly sew them up and get ready for my next adventure. I am so happy with the outcome of everything. Especially the little skull appliques, which turned out really well with all the delicate stitching I had to do to add extra detail. It was such a nice relief to really dive into designing and working on some new pieces and the challenge of making things that resemble real life objects, and not just things that happen only in my mind was pretty cool too. So now I get to finish up the last few bits and spend the day out tomorrow replenishing my supply of leather needles and interfacing. Then home again to clean out my shop and get ready for a new batch of fun! ( I am sending some of my items out to for consignment, not closing my shop, I swear!)

The Little Things Are Important These Days

Things like getting out of bed in the morning. Getting out of the house at all during the day. Little giggles turning into laughter. Cracking a joke. Accomplishing any little task that comes about. These are all the things that we are celebrating these days. It is amazing what depression and anxiety can do to a person, so now we patiently stand by and cheer on until these things become everyday occurrences again. I have never seen myself as a cheerleader, but these days, I am playing the part quite well............I hope!

Indeed.

I am indeed neglecting my blog duties, in fact, ALL of my duties have been neglected for a while and I apologize. I am getting back to business, I swear I am, it's just a strange time in a strange land for us here and we are just kind of floating along. It's been one thing after another this year but I am now getting back all my energy and motivation to keep going......... wish us luck, we need it right now:)

Itchy, Splotchy Fun!

Here I go back to work covered with hives and my head on fire. Itchy eyes, nose, ears, and throat combined with one heck of a splotchy body and ZZZZZZOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!!!!!!! Full speed ahead. I think working through this allergy bummerness is the only way to cope. Plus I am excited about working on a fun color combination in bright pink, lime green, purple, and turquoise. I think it will be yummy! We will see how long I last before I get to uncomfortable to do anything other than lay on the couch and feel sorry for myself:)

21 Week Belly Shot

Since I can't get Mark to take a pic of me, I took one of myself, reclining in the papa chair, covered with lint and glue from my various fruit projects and such. This is at twenty-one weeks, and now, I actually have a belly that looks like a baby belly, not a belly that looks like I have been eating and drinking way too many frosty beverages.

I am off once again to finish up my fruit pouches( my sewing machine hates me by the way) and then it's on to some little handbags. After that, who knows! Hopefully I will get to start putting together all the stuff I have cut out and ready to sew soon. Wish me luck.

Strawberries and Watermelons

My newest project is lots of teeny tiny coin pouches in the shapes and colors of little strawberries and watermelon slices. I have been having a great time with my designing and putting together of theses little purses but it is making me crave fruit like crazy! I had dreams upon dreams about stuffing my face with strawberries and watermelons! I really want a strawberry/watermelon smoothie!