Upcoming Event - Handmade Chic Artisan Market

I am excited to announce that I will be a vendor at the Handmade Chic Holiday Artisan Market in Sheboygan, WI.  If you would like to shop for local, handmade items for the holidays stop by the Glas Coffeehouse between 4:30 to 8 p.m. on November 13th!  Angie, from Gathered & Sown is organizing the event.  Please check out her shop as well, her work is amazing!

I am looking forward to testing out the Etsy card reader.  This will be very helpful with coordinating my online and offline sales!

A Cozy Home - Introducing My New Scented Trivets

A few years ago I was making scented trivets.  The design was simple, and they were full of an aromatic spicy blend.  The scent has lasted a long time in the few I kept for myself, these are over 5 years!  I enjoy them so much, I decided to start making them again.  But I wanted to create something a little different, with textile designs.  I came up with the covers.  Not only does this make them washable,  but I can decorate each one with a unique textile art design.

I have created several designs over the past month, but this one is my favorite.  It reminds me of childhood, both whimsical and fun.  I think of playing outside during the cooler months, then running into my cozy home to get warm.  These little homes certainly look cozy!

Lucky Favor Bags: Freebie and Tutorial

With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, I wanted to send a little luck to my family. This is a simple project with sweet results. The lucky tags to be downloaded, printed, and used to embellish your St. Patrick's Day favors.

Materials:
burlap(you bay substitute any fabrics you have on hand)
thread
chocolate gold coins
twine, ribbon, or string
Lucky Gift Tags

Tools:
ruler
scissors
pins
sewing machine
hole punch

Step 1: To create burlap bags, cut a 4" by 10" rectangle of burlap.

Step 2: Fold burlap length wise. Iron and pin.

Step 3: Sew a 1/2" seam along each raw edge with any color thread. (I used green, of course, for St. Patrick's Day!) If you like, pull threads to create a frayed edge.

Step 4: Cut your printed Lucky Gift Tags along dotted lines and punch with hole punch.

Step 5: Fill each bag with chocolate coins, while carefully resisting the urge to eat all of them. Embellish with tag and tie close with twine. Now send a little luck to your family and friends!

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