Friday, December 2, 2022


 Hi, Friends!

Sorry it's been quite awhile posting anything on my blog.  Time has flown by and I've been busy with different things.  I have seen  a lot of handmade purses on IG and thought I'd give it a try.  It was quite a project.  I ordered yarn from Amazon, but didn't get all of it and had to start over.  I used a macrame cord as seen above on the gray purse.  Needless to say, my poor hand and arm had to take a rest at times, but I continued on and finished it.

I've been busy with other projects, too, and yesterday evening made four wall hangings for my sisters.  I will host a birthday/Christmas lunch next Friday.  I hope they like my projects.  They were super easy to make.  

First up...


There is a rope cord behind for hanging.  I got it from the Dollar Tree.  The letters came with it.  The dies are from Concord&9.  I used glitter paper and fine glitter.  A seam binding bow was made to finish the project.  I have in mind which sister to give each one to.  I asked my husband if he could guess which one I had in mind for each sis and he guessed right, lol!

Next up...


Another easy make.  I painted the snowflakes white and added glitter.  The images are stickers from Echo Park.  Fine glitter added to the background.  Dots added to the snowflakes and a seam binding bow to finish.


Another one using stickers, snowflakes, fine glitter, and a bow.  This one is for my sis, Cecilia who loves snow.  Well, she just might get her wish this year, lol!

And, for the final wall hanging...


I think I got glitter happy on this one.  It really doesn't look as bad in real life.  I think it's the way the light is catching it.  Anyways, my sis, Christina, loves red and gray.  She has a Ohio State family room with scarlet and gray colors.  

Also, for my sisters, I found cute little bell ornaments and they light up.  


As I was checking out, the lady asked if I had four sisters and I said..."Yes!"  She then replied and said that she has five!  And, when growing up they all lived on a dairy farm.  They worked hard and she is still working at keeping busy.

Believe it or not, I have made Christmas cards, but I'll post them another time.  I hope you all are doing well and may you have a wonderful blessed holiday season!  Take care!

Hugs!








6 comments:

  1. Your wall hangings are wonderful and I know your sisters will love them too! I never can find things at the Dollar stores but then I probably don't have the imagination I need either when I do see something. I love your purse too! So much patience to do that.
    Lynn

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  2. WOW WOW WOW you have been busy. What super makes for your sisters, love them all and I am sure they will be well received. Your purses are clever too...can't wait to see your cards! Wishing you a wonderful lunch with your sisters. x

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  3. My goodness, Maria, you have been busy and made some wonderful Christmas gifts. Those purses are beautiful and look so professional. The wall hangings tailored for each sister are such a personal gift and keepsake for year after year. They will love them.

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  4. OH! What lucky Sisters you have, what amazing work in everything you have made and so personal to each too. Love your bag, so lovely, as are your wall hangings. .

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  5. These boards are adorable Maria! What a clever gift idea. I see now that the photo was of you and your sisters. Beautiful!

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  6. I bet your sisters were thrilled with their wall hangings & light up ornaments! You are one creative lady! The purse is great!

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