Red, White, Blue and Metallics Too: Fourth of July Flash Sale

It's that time again. Our fourth of five flash sales!  We are celebrating our birthday month with 40% off select items every week.  This week it is all about the Red, White, Blue, and metallics too. 

Red Leather Earrings

Red, White, and Blue Mini Teardrop Leather Earrings

We have a great selection of patriotic bows and earrings, along with some really neutral metallic leather earrings and leather bows, that are great for any occasion.

Leather Wrap Necklace

All sale items can be found in the Flash Sale section of the shop.

Gold Double Leaf Leather Earrings

 As always, you can use promo code "BIRTHDAY15" at checkout to save an additional 15%.

Mini Teardrop Leather earrings

Sweet Pea Dress: Stars And Stripes Edition

I'm making progress on my projects in progress, sadly not as much progress as I'd like.  Today I did manage to sew together a little Sweet Pea Dress with Diaper Cover.  I stenciled and cut out the fabric for this dress way back in April.  I thought I'd have it all put together, and ready to give away to my niece in July.  that didn't happen, and she'll probably outgrow it by next year.  So, I'll tuck it away in my box of finished projects, and hope one day that I can manage to make a little girl to wear it.

I only wish that I'd thought to make some white ruffled stripes on the diaper cover.  Oh well, maybe a striped star bumper sticker.

Fourth of July Felt Wreath

I don't really consider myself crafty.  I love to sew,  I love to paint, but my house is rarely dolled up for the holidays, and I don't usually make nick-nacky things for my home.  However, I had a bit of recent motivation.  There are several women that I attend church with, and they recently decided to start a craft group.  Basically, once a month we get together and make a predetermined craft.  The hostess will have presented three separate craft ideas, and then the participants vote on their favorite project, and make it the following month. The hostess picks up the supplies, and provides instruction for the craft.  The role of hostess rotates, and we all get together to have a good time, get out of the house, and do something creative.  Not only that, but it allows us to socialize.  I can be a bit of a recluse, and often get caught up in my to-do list, so the socialization aspect is great.  

Anyway, this Independence Day Wreath was our project from last month.  You've probably seen a multitude of similar wreaths floating around pinterest.  The wreath was simple to put together, and Clark even got to help.  The ruffles texture is created by little felt squares that are folded and then pinned into the foam base.   You can find the original tutorial here. 

I have a confession to make.  This is the only wreath that I own.  Shocking, and sad.  I should probably be banned from the craft blog community.  One has to start somewhere though.  Baby steps.