all framed up

Hubby and I had a lovely dinner at the O.G. tonight which JUST so happens to be in very close proximity to Michael's. I knew if I had a piece of foam core the right size, I might just be able to stretch this piece and pop it in the FAB u lous frame I found at Marshall's this past weekend. So while he got us a table, I ran to the framing department and got a scrap (aka FREE) piece of foam core.

After a little futzing, pinning, un pinning, re pinning, I think it's staight and centered. Could it be so?!? BTW, why does linen have to be so wobbly? Grunt. Snort. Stomp.

Don't try adjusting your sets at home friends, I used the "Orton" editing feature on this shot:

I've been wanting to try the feature, just to see what it is supposed to do. When I figure it out, I'll let you know. The photo below is much truer to what it looks like IRL. Click on photo below for a great look at the detail on the frame. Not bad for $7, huh?


I intentionally didn't stretch it so tight that the wrinkles in the fabric would go away. I like the character of the linen.

Artsy craftsy bargains? love, Love, LOVE IT!!!

Two finishes to share today!

Isn't it fun to finish a couple of wee little things after working on an uber-huge project?!?

I started this little art nouveau piece on retreat earlier this month and just finished it this morning. I'm debating whether to frame it or make something out of it like a scissors sheath.

It only measures 3.5" tall by 2.5" wide.

The linen is 32 count, hand dyed by color genius Catherine Jordan in the most knock out gorgeous torquoise you've ever seen. I'd like to have a BOLT of it!


In case you are wondering, those are my initials in the lower right hand corner.

Next, I fell in love with these little cuties as soon as I saw them on Arlette's blog, Polka Dot Pineapple. I combined two of her tutorials and came up with a hybrid golf tee/wooden spool pin cushion of my very own. It's just the thing to hold those beautiful satin bows leftover from Easter that I just couldn't bring myself to throw away. You never know, I might need them some day! I can definitely see more of these cuties in my future. Thanks Arlette!

Now just how darn cute is that?!?