More party pictures...

I'm posting again!

I'm sorry I haven't posted anything for two months, but I was focused on one thing only...my tea party. That took place yesterday and was wonderful! It was so good to reunite with these friends from high school. It was even better that a current friend from where I live volunteered to be our maid. I was able to stay seated and chat with my friends and fully enjoy the tea. Thank you so much Carolyn for that lovely gift! Here are a few pictures of the decor I came up with during the two months prior. Please let me see your comments!

SISTER JANE goes vintage!

Hi everyone!  I hope all of you have a great mother's day weekend!  I'll be mixing it up with my knit/crochet group tomorrow and try to finish a new purse I've been working on.  It's a bag with Sister Jane on it and she's wearing a vintage dress.  She developed the itch to wear it from me as I'm hosting a vintage tea party in July!  We'll all be dressed vintage like and wearing hats!  I can't wait to see everyone!  These gals are some of my high school friends of which I've reconnected with on Facebook.  It's been several years since I've seen most of them.  I'm having so much fun already trying to find a dress & hat for myself, planning the menu and finding unique decorations.  I think I may even place Sister Jane out dressed in her vintage dress and hat!  Here's a picture of the purse with wet paint still on the birdcage she's holding.  I'll be lining the bag next.  If anyone has any tips or ideas or recipes they'd like to share for my tea party, I'd really appreciate it!

Turned out another pillow for myself. I was pretty quick with this one. I like these pillows because they're a great canvas for all kinds of creative styles. I'm going to halt on doing them for myself though. Have too many other projects I need to either start or finish. I like being busy though. I never get bored and keep learning more! Okay, I get a little tired now and then, but I like naps too!

What a wonderful Wednesday!

I finally found time to make something for myself!  The bride in the photo is my grandmother's sister.  We don't know the groom's name or who the other couple are.  I love how the groom's hand was perfectly positioned to hold something like the key I added.  This pillow is on my bed now and looks great!  I'll be making more when I find time again! :)

Yesterday, though gloomy and grey here in Indianapolis, was a wonderful day as I had another visit from my dear friend Jan Zoya.  She's a fabulous artist with unique style.  She gave me a wonderful gift, these shoes.  She made them from a pair of real shoes following a process that was very labor intense.  I was and am in awe.  She brought three different pair for me to see and then choose from.  I'll treasure them forever.

A large project completed with satisfaction!

All three pillow have been completed and for never making pillows before, I'm quite happy with the results! I hope my sister-in-law feels the same. I'll know before too long as they're being mailed to her today.

The third pillow is almost complete!