Lavender Hill Cottage meets Timeless Tassels

I finally got to meet Traci of Timeless Tassels at the Lenoir City Craft Show yesterday here in TN.  She is one of the sweetest, cutest, friendliest ladies I've ever met.  Her booth was just darling, not to mention her cute tassels!  Even though I make some tassels too, I just had to have one of hers.  I hope our paths will meet again one day!
Hugs, 
Karen

High School Reunions

How many of you go back to your high school reunions?  I went to one of mine last weekend in Coral Gables, FL.  Had a wonderful time and reconnected to former classmates.  That's me on the left in the white jacket.  Which number was it?...................hum  A big one!  LOL


Hugs,
Karen

Stone House Manor

This is the 100 year old home where I'm selling some of my handmade items.  I recently moved downstairs to get more exposure.  One of these days I'll get some items listed on Etsy again.  Do my cake slice pincushions look good enough to eat?


Happy Crafting,
Karen

Cake Pops

I made my first batch of Cake Pops to take to my daughter's house for Easter.  I used the Baby Cakes Cake Pop Maker which I've had since last year.  Think they were a hit! I used the recipe that came with the instructions.  Much better than mixing cake crumbs and frosting!


Happy Crafting,
Karen

Quilt,Cupcake,Latte & Bear Embroidery Pics

I'm enjoying making these little stitched pictures and have all kinds of ideas rolling around in my head -   more ideas than time.  I sold the quilt and cupcake ones already.  My friend loves lattes and wanted a little pillow for her kitchen.


Today's project was working on three cake slice pincushions.  One finished and two to go.  Haven't made one in probably 4 years so takes time to figure out the pattern. Will post pictures of those when finished.


Happy Crafting,
Karen

Pom Pom Bunnies and Chicks

I've been away for some time making things for Stone House Manor, doing special orders and hosting a craft day at my house this past Thursday.  After all, March is National Craft Month!


I had the ladies make pom pom bunnies and chicks since Easter is right around the corner.  They were all pleased with their little cuties.  Of course my cat Lucy had to be right in the middle of everything.  She had as much fun as we did!


Happy Crafting,
Karen

Happy Valentnie's Day

I've been very busy making new things to put in Stone House Manor.  It's an old house where I rented a space.  It just opened this past Saturday.  I'll show you pictures one day soon.  


These lavender heart sachets are just a few of my new creations.  Wish I could take good pictures!


Happy Sweetheart's Day.
Karen

Spring Embroidery Pictures

I'm ready for spring to arrive.  But in the meantime, decided to design a couple of small embroidery pictures.  I thought I'd try linen this time, but will go back to using osnaburg.  Linen is a looser weave and it was hard to keep my stitches neat.

This is a nice small project to do while watching TV.

Happy stitching,
Karen

Vintage Garden Tea Room

Thursday I went to a new tea room here in Maryville.  It was decorated in a daring shabby chic style.  I hope she is successful as we need a place for the ladies to brunch 'n lunch.  Her color scheme was mainly pink and aqua and I just happened to wear one of my favorite colors that day - aqua.  This used to be an old home which makes it even more charming.

Thought I'd share a few pics with you.

Loving tea rooms,
Karen

Peppermint and Gingerbread

It was a peppermint and gingerbread Christmas again this year.  I find myself putting less and less decorations out every year as you just have to put them all away in a few weeks, right?  The peppermint towel hanging on my stove is from Cracker Barrel.  I'm into more peppermint decor now than gingerbread.  The red and white is so cheerful.

My daughter and I played around with making peppermint candy beads with polymer clay a few days ago.  Need a lot more practice.  As she said, "trial and error".

Happy New Year to all!
Hugs,
Karen

Little Stitchery Pictures

I made up some little stitchery pictures for last minute gifts for a few of my crafty friends.  I found the frames at ACMoore.  Now I have all kinds of ideas swirling in my head for spring!

Wishing everyone a warm, cozy blessed Christmas Eve.

Hugs,
Karen

Last Craft Show for 2011

A few pictures of my "creations" before the show started.  I made the black and white polka dot displays by covering cork boards with fabric.  Again, most of my pincushions sold from the mice to the cupcakes.  And I sold out of my hand painted snowman pendants and snowman earrings.  I was pleased with my sales and after a little break will be making items for spring.

I still have to finish up some Christmas shopping and looking forward to our daughter's arrival Thursday.  We have a busy time planned with family.  Can't believe yet another year is almost over.

Wishing a happy, healthy Christmas and New Year to all.
Hugs,

Karen

Drapery Rings Ornaments

I have a whole box of drapery rings that aren't in use anymore when I changed out my drapes.  I was asked to make and donate a few ornaments for my upcoming craft show this weekend.  This is what I came up with.
Hugs,
Karen

Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Hugs, Karen

Busy, busy, busy

It's getting down to the wire for my last craft show.  Thought I could at least show a few things that have been keeping me busy for weeks.  I see a few of  you actually look at my blog, I think. LOL  So I should really keep up.  I do keep up with all of you.  I love all your creative ideas.

Plus, I have company coming today for Thanksgiving.  Fortunately we'll be Giving Thanks at my older daughter's house so that's one less thing for me to stress about.

Hugs,
Karen

Harvest Craft Show

I can take a few days off now that my fall show is over. Next one will be Dec. 1-3. The pictures will show you what has been keeping me busy. I hope all you crafters out there are having good sales.

Hugs,

Karen

Rings and Things

I haven't posted in so long as I've been busy working on special orders and getting ready for a craft show Oct.22.

The little snowmen and pumpkin pendants, plus the two stretch rings are going to a lady in FL. I made tiny boxes for each one. The bunny and cat pincushions went to a lady in New Orleans. I still have a cute witch doll to make for her, and then I'll work on my inventory. I'm sure all you crafters are busy getting ready for fall shows.

Hugs,

Karen

Cupcakes - Faux and Real

A darling cupcake shop opened here in Maryville called KupKaties KupKakes. She makes minis now so you can try more flavors. Wonder why I gained a #???

They go perfectly with my chenille pincushions and cupcake oven mitts. Yum!

Hugs,

Karen

Mice Pincushions

After several weeks and many interruptions, I finally got two more mice completed. They waited for their tails for days. lol My fall craft shows will be here before I know it. Hobby Lobby already has their Christmas decorations out! Anybody else working on Christmas crafts?

Blogger won't let me comment anywhere! I've tried many times. So I just look and browse at all your pretty blogs.

Hugs,

Karen