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A few more purses to add to my growing inventory, finished up some more reusable snack bags, the list is slowly getting smaller of items I need to finish up for the fair. 

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Baskets

I'm slowly getting things crossed off my list for the East Coast Momma Collective fair, that will be happening on June 24th at St. Mary's Boat club (for all you local readers!).  I made these 2 baskets after the tote bag, and now I'm in desperate need for lunch!  More to see in the following days, I'm going to try a few new patterns to add to my stash of items.  Linking up to Sew Happy Geek today.

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The Sun is shining today!

After all of my complaining about the rain, the sun is out (and yesterday too).  Anyhow, I made this tote bag this morning, it's quite roomy-would be great to take shopping and put your purchases in.  I lined it with pellon fleece so it's quite sturdy as well.  I've been wanting to use this Joel Dewberry Aviary fabric for some time now, and thought this would be a great use for it.
I'll be linking to Quiltstory and The Needle and Thread Network today!

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Boxy Cosmetic bag

I tried out a new to me pattern today for this boxy bag.  It has a lot of room inside, and I lined it with nylon to make it easier to wipe out.  I found the tutorial here and just added a handle.  The fabric is from Stampin Up!, the comfort cafe line.  Their fat quarters are larger than most, so I could make this bag out of one fat quarter for each bag (not including the lining of course).  Linking over to Canoe Ridge Creations today for Sew Modern Monday.

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Rainbows.....

It rained all day today, but started to brighten up after supper.  Then, it poured rain, and we were rewarded with this brilliant double rainbow.  The photo on the left is behind my house, on the right is from the front.  The photos of course do not do it justice, it was pretty amazing.  Just thought I'd share.

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New cards today

I've been in stamping mode lately, loving the new SU! color Summer starfruit, (the embossed background on the tree card).  The bottom flower card was inspired by a sketch at Freshly Made Sketches #38, so I will be linking over there today.  Lots of card ideas on that blog, I love following sketches, so much easier than staring at a blank page!  Well, the sun was out and it was a beautiful morning, and now it's pouring rain!!  Go figure. 

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Where is the sun???

We haven't seen the sun in days, I much prefer taking photos outside or at least next to a bright window, but sometimes that is impossible in the Maritimes.  Oh well, on a bright note, the upstairs is almost complete, it will be totally finished today and we are all very happy with it.  I think I love my closet the most....Anyhow, that's off topic, made some more reversible purses the other night for my sale.  I especially love the 2 middle ones- so perfect for summer.
Linking up to The Needle and Thread Network today.

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Late night sewing...

I normally do not sew at night, as I can get a lot done when the girls are in school.  However, with all the renos this week, I decided I better get some sewing in last night.  I'm loving these bags.  Fun to make, and I really enjoy using some of my favorite fabrics for them.  I'm happy to making some "grown-up" items lately, so used to using mainly child friendly patterns, that these Joel Dewberry designs are refreshing!  Linking up to Canoe Ridge Creations today!

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Reversible purses

Today, I made 2 reversible bags.  I found the pattern in an old Quilts Etc. magazine.  The top one is for my 10 year olds' friend who is celebrating her birthday today (the inside is orange polka dots, outside Joel Dewberry).  The bottom 2 photos is a late mother's day gift for my mother-in-law.  Off to the craft room to make a few more.....

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Sneaking in a little sewing time

Our house is a construction zone right now.  We're installing hardwood floors in the whole upstairs, which means all furniture/stuff is all over the rest of the house.  And, the master bedroom is getting a wooden closet insert, so all the clothes are pulled out of there as well.  What a mess!  But, I was able to sneak away this afternoon and make this little basket.  I love this fabric, such fun colors!  Hopefully, will be able to go to the merchant mall at Quilt the Atlantic tomorrow as well (maybe if no one sees me leaving.....).

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4 weeks today until......

I'm participating in this craft fair on June 24th at St. Mary's Boat Club.  As you can see, admission is free, all the products are made/produced locally and there will be childcare on site.  I've been busy creating new products, I will not be bringing any baby blankets or quilts, so keep an eye on my blog for a little preview.  Hope to see you there!

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Rosie

I made one more card today before the girls got home from school.  This is Rosie, it's a Purple Onion stamp.  I know it's hard to see from the photo, but the cardstock is gray.  I love this little bunny- prismacolor pencils to color, SU! pretty in pink ink sponged around the circle, and perfect pearls pen on the tail.

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Friday cards

Man, I'm on a roll with the cards this week.  I've been visiting paper craft blogs and getting very inspired!  I'd love to be able to just keep stamping and make an actual dent in my paper accumulation!  Anyhow, top card is all SU!, bottom card stamp is Sunshine Designs.  Both girls have to go to  birthday parties tomorrow, so I made 2 of the bottom card for them.

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Freshly Made

   

During my travels in cyberspace, I happened upon a card sketch website named Freshly Made Sketches and noticed they have a weekly sketch challenge.  The toadstool I just made above is sketch # 36.  I really like the clean lines of the sketches on the blog, and will likely be participating again in the weekly sketch inspiration. This stamp is also by Purple Onion Designs. 

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New cards

I was having fun this morning trying out some new stamps I bought last week.  They are from a company called Purple Onions (top 3 photos).  So cute, I just love that bunny, so I made the same card, but one white bunny and one brown one.  The flowers are a die-cut by SU! as is all the paper and brads.  I have so many dies, but never seem to use them, so I am going to be trying out some die cut cards instead of always stamping.  Now, I'm off to the greenhouse to find a beautiful hanging basket.

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