Leave it to Melisa P. to give us a fun tutorial on bracelet making with Modpodge and crazy love!!!How fun is this done with the selvedges could become another trendsetting notion. Melissa P. shares with us the how too!! Flip through her blog and watch for other great ideas..Put this in your love ones Easter basket!!
Sometimes I’m asked how do I start my day??? Lots of caffeine and a quiet request for help throughout my day. Then onto the task at hand. I love to play, I love to create I love to hand sew and I love to write. I walk Mr. George cause that’s equally important to me. Our walks are slow and we talk , we share secrets, his secrets always have something to do with chasing squirrels. I talk out loud to him especially when we see deer. He loves to watch the deer and seems quite respectful especially after a doe stamped her front leg as he approached her offspring just being curious. We see birds , we count the ducks in the pond, we talk to neighbors especially the ones with 4 legged friends. We look for new smells and places to mark. It has to be a leisure walk because when I’m rushed and hurried that’s how the day goes. If I make a conscious decision to be deliberate and serene that’s how the day unfolds. Let me tell you the sky could fall and there is nothing more important than time away with God and nature for me. So that’s how the day starts. Then I take quite a bit of time to say hey to all of you and thank you for just being you, being giddy, being playful, sharing and giving each other salutes and acknowledgement of a job well done whooping it up on facebook and twitter. (Pinterest I’m coming….) I mean it nothing in this world moves me more than folks helping one another and you all do it everyday. Someone said our customer service was the very best, she was referring to all of the friends of Sis Boom who helped her locate a fabric. 🙂 You guys rock and make me feel so blessed to be part of this community of loving peeps. So come join the conversation you will be welcome with open arms!! So playing yesterday and I can not stop!!!! The birdies may be sold in kit form what do you think??? The collage is me sewing to paper, I am addicted, changing and filling bobbins like a pro..move out da way!!
I have been making wonderful vignettes using y arsenal of vintage finds!!! I haven’t been to the flea market in a year and I think I could keep going for another year..Yes I am a hoarder of vintage items, and I am parting with them because I know they make you so happy. Remember no matter what day you come there is an abundance of items and you will be amazed!!! So when you come the coffee pot will be brewing and we have lots of goodies that Barbara Strawser is bringing so come early and stay all day!! Please, for me!! check out the colors this is what a Sis Boom Christmas looks like. I’m a girl that can’t seem to do red and green..Wassupwidat!!
Let these images represent inspiration for you to create and we love a hollaback if you saw it here first. Sis Boom loves to be original and loves to give credit to all of our creative peeps with new and fascinating ideas. It’s what we are known for..in otherwords we share that pie. love you guys, get that creative thinking cap on and dive right in. I purchase so much at garage sales and flea markets but ebay and etsy make it real easy to keep warm in the winter. Hope black friday is enjoyable!! xo
Yes it’s that time of year again and our artist friend Barbara Strawser is in the house Folks. We know how you love that. So the elves are busy and so am I creating fun ideas and getting the house all festive. Hope you can all make it. Dec. 1,2,3, that’s Thursday. Friday and Saturday.
Do not miss the AccuQuilt Go Baby Raffe this coming Monday. Lucky you another chance to win that fabulous die cut machine!!!. I’m here to tell you totally worth it. Kate Spain and I had the best time !! Now I get to reveal the project and pick one lucky winner. So comeback Monday tell all your friends cause this could be your lucky week. Honestly I don’t know how I’ve lived without it. So seriously come back Monday do not miss this opportunity ahead. While you are there sign up for their emails so you know what’s coming off the presses. Also get 22 free patterns just for registering. I can’t wait to show you what we made.
I love old paper, I love vintage ephemera!! Something about the time,the place, the memories, the innocence. It all is wrapped in a ball of sentiment!! I just adore playing with them and I encourage you to play too. Find some quiet time and just explore on Ebay and Etsy for old wrapping paper and cards, see what stirs you, see what you love. I have to make time for play it’s where I learn the most about myself as I’m sure many artists out there would concur! xo
Amy Anderson has it all wrapped up when it comes to Mod Podge influencing even the diehard users such as myself. Years ago I would create suitcases with Mod Podge from old Story Books. I always had a hard time with the finishing stage. Using varnishes and such , the suitcases couldn’t open would yellow etc… so then I tweeted to Amy what do we use to seal and Voila she tweeted back use a Matte acrylic sealer spray or paint on and look how lovely this turned out.
P.S. they do open. Just mod Podge and scraps and sealer. Hats off to our girl Amy!!
Every year in January the way I renew is commit to the path unfolding before me and do the footwork. I don’t begin a year without picture journaling which helps me to visualize the path I’m on. Visualization is the best way to achieve success that I have found. See it before you in your minds eye. Try not to fret the small stuff hold fast to the dream and own it. Oh and it never hurts to ask God for help along the way. I have over 20 journals that I have collaged over the years to achieve my goals. Here’s some takes from the journal I’m working on now and yes that’s George with his buddy!! So get started , collect photos that resonate with you try not to have any judgment or criticism turn off your head and go for it. Go ahead dream big, don’t question just get started. I believe in you!!! oh and enter to win raffle below..ends Thursday so there is still time.
Look at these cool ideas for the loved one on your list. Queen Street duvets or something else entirely depending on your personality. Maddie created several looks for you to be inspired. Enjoy your weekend. love, The Boomers!!
