Making Things

Last week, the bright sunshine that flooded my studio motivated me to spend time working on a few fun projects.

First, I got out my old Singer sewing machine and fashioned a festive pennant banner from a vintage tablecloth with a Vera Neumann vibe. Then I used a bit of the remaining fabric and made an embroidery hoop art swatch portrait. This textile is sunshine personified!

It had been a while since I combed through my vast collection of vintage buttons. So out they came. Before long, I crafted sets of button magnets from translucent yellow flowers and added colorful carved buttons for the centers. Aren't they sweet?

These whimsical magnets would be a cheerful springtime addition to a fridge. Or place them on a metal tray, washboard or cookie sheet and you'd have an instant message board.

Since another of my handmade altered art globes sold last week, it was time to create a new one. 

Using a vintage Replogle Land and Sea Globe, this one sports a gold metal stand with a Meridian band attached at the North and South Poles allowing the globe to pivot on its axis and adjust it to any angle.

My, how I love my studio! As I always say... everyone should have a little space that is all their own. Mine never fails to inspire.

Now I'm off to run errands. But before I go, I'd like to wish you all a Happy Spring!

Susan
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Comments

[Elsie]

Now don't you look so cute in your really cool studio, working your little fingers to the bone. You always come up with the cutest restyled objects. (The reason I say you look cute is your wearing my shirt, :)LOL.) I love the flower magnets and that banner is awesome. That will sell quick, good luck.

[Susan]

Thanks, Elsie!