More...

...handmade banners & books on their way.

Lots of babies being born lately,

so I need to get to work.

Updated pics coming soon.

Valentine's day...

...is on it's way. I actually think it's a silly holiday, one created to get people to buy more things, but...it just gives me another excuse to make something handmade. Everything was made from stuff I already had. I made a card banner, so instead of just one card, there's a 14 card message using fabric, paper, glitter, stamps, hemp rope & ribbon. I decorated the gift bag with some more rope, metal hearts & a little message. Think it turned out cute. Now I just need the gift...

One more change...

...I painted the candleholder I had white & put it in the fireplace. I think it adds a nice sculptural element to an otherwise blank space. I also updated the chair with a stripe pillow. On a side note...I wanted to point out Mr. one-armed cactus. I got him when I first moved to TX 7 years ago to brighten up my apt. patio & he was so tiny. He also used to have 2 arms, one of the arms died one winter, I almost threw him away, but decided to try & salvage what was left. Everytime I've moved to a new place he has ridden with me in the front seat of my car. He's a pretty cool cactus & I'm glad he's stuck with me all these years :)