TWO NEW LAYOUTS...

WHAT IS OLD IS NEW This is my very first Design Team sample for WIOIN! As soon as it arrived, my mind just could not keep still...... many of its elements and my ideas just melting together! This is the 'Vintage Embellishment Kit' (goes on sale on Sunday)and its my favouite kit! (though the others are mighty fabulous too!!!) I've slapped around a bit of olive green paint (one of my fav past-times!), cut the branch and leaves out of the fabric and used the scalpel a bit! The only non WIOIN element is the alpha for the title. Click to enlarge. Here is my dad in 1958 standing at the sink helping with the chores after having a household full of relatives visiting. Such a handsome man!! (and house-trained too.....see my mum's apron?? teehee-didnt want to get his good clothes wet!!) You can see this LO over at 'Lets Get Shabby' with the introductions of a Shabby Designer just beginning with a bit of a Spotlight and Showcase. Check back every few days to see who is next.........

123 CHALLENGE The criteria for June is: Buttons at least 6, Fabric & Hand Stitching! Today I rummaged through the old drawers of Nanna-Greats sewing table and found all these wonderful little goodies that have been tucked away forever......buttons, needles and packet, hat pin, buckle, embroidery cottons, stocking snaps and embroidery.......it hasnt been till now that I've even thought of a use for them, other than sitting tucked away for another forever. It was time to give these little treasures a face and story. (journaling to be done later when I get more info)

9TH JUNE PHOTO

An undressed stage........how it was when I arrived at the theatre this morning for dress rehearsal. So quiet and empty......and cold. So much to do. 10TH JUNE PHOTO Nanna-Great's sewing drawers where her sewing bits and pieces have been tucked away for decades and decades. It sits in my hallway - a beautiful piece.