Seven Gypsy Fairies 3 and 4

Meet Gypsy Fairy number #3 or "Twigs".  She is a spunky gal who is very curious.
Can't keep a secret from her.

Before               After

Yes. She has new hair. I tried to salvage the

original hair however, Twig's hair fell out

during washing. I gave her a new color too.

Meet vintage garden fairy makeover #4 or "Pearl".

She has her original hair but a different style.

She is a very classy proper fairy. She is always

teaching etiquette and good manners by example.

Fairy Furniture you can make

The new book will be available January 17th.

I am pleased to announce my first book will be available
on Amazon.com as of January 17th.

For me the book is filled with fond memories of the many
hours spent in my studio creating. I hope it will inspire
many artists out there! It will be fun to receive pictures of
the furniture others build following the step-by-step lesson
inside the book.

Seven Gypsy Fairies

The seven gypsy fairy project is moving along very nicely. I have completed the make over of the first two dolls.


Meet Rosa Lynn and Ruthie.

Rosa Lynn is the only fairy in our
little fairy hollow that has black hair.
She is always collecting flowers to
bring into her house. She adores making
Tussie-Mussies and giving them away.




Ruthie has gold wings for now,
they may have a hint of green as spring arrives.
Ruthie sings very quietly. She makes up songs
about her insect friends in the garden.


These are of course the before and after images.

My Garden Fairies

I am so close to finishing my first book. Every day I am inspired about the next and future books. If you have met me you would know my favorite thing to say about creativity is "If you don't feed It, It won't grow".  Lately I feel like creativity is growing in big waves. Yesterday, Doug and I did our usual meandering through an antique store on his day off. I came across these pitiful dolls. Normally I think old dolls are "creeeeepy"! But these dolls looked like lost unwanted puppies. They touched my heart. I have been looking for fairies to put in my new fairy garden next spring. These dolls are getting a
make-over this winter. They are going to be reinvented to garden fairies and will become "The Seven Gypsy Fairies of Tree Star Hollow." There are seven dolls yet to be named. I will keep you posted on the progress. A little hint: I stopped by my local JoAnn Fabric store to pick up a few pieces of fabric. Look out Project Runway!

A Bag of Art

It occurred to me that my very artistic grandchildren did not have a studio for their art. Who does at a young age? The next best thing would be a place to keep supplies and finished art.  I came across these bags as I was shopping this summer at a craft store. I could certainly make bags, I mean I have yards of remnants. However, these finished bags cost $10.00 (less my %15 coupon).  They have a zipper to close the top and two long handles.  I figured the girls could have them well into adulthood. But they needed my personal touch.

1. Print letters in the size to fit the front of the bag.

2. Iron the letters onto Wonder Under fusible web in     reverse. (After you cut out the letters and fuse them to the bag they will in the correct direction).     Follow the directions on the Wonder Under.

3. Cut out the letters and iron to the bag.

4. Use your sewing machine to sew the letters on. Try different stitches for fun effects.

The kids love the bags and I have fun buying art supplies for them.  They like to take there bags everywhere. They brought their bags to my house during their Thanksgiving visit. We had non stop fun coloring and painting and gluing etc.

my weekly Walk About

I try to walk into town once a week.  I was really looking forward to today since I have been patiently waiting for the White Rabbit Cafe and Patisserie to open in Greensburg. It was worth the wait. I ordered the most delicious Cappuccino. It was the perfect ratio of espresso and froth. It was also beautiful. I can't wait to go back and try the food. There was a spinach, feta and sun dried tomato cup cake that looked mouth watering.
A few weeks ago I stumbled upon an Artisan's shop. Today I was told there was still a few spaces available. Hummmmmmmmmmm. Took the picture with my phone, not so clear but the Cappuccino yummy! 

Outdoor Decor

Every year around my birthday, Doug and I would visit our vacant land parcels to collect greens and other items from nature to decorate with for the Holidays. We no longer have any of the other parcels. This house is it!

Lucky for me there is much to choose from right here.  We cleaned out the window boxes and added 5 different types of evergreens and rose hips from the yard.  I still need to hang garland around the front door. Lights and I am done! This Sunday it is going to be 70 degrees in Greensburg. I hope I can convince hubby to put up lights.

Garden Clean Up Finished!

What a beautiful day it was. Wednesday November 6th and it was 70 degrees and sunny in Southwest Pennsylvania. It is one of those days you notice and say to yourself, "This is it. The last day of beautifully weather for this year."

I took advantage of the day and finished bringing all of the garden items indoors for the winter. As I was cleaning up the Fairy Gardens I noticed how wonderfully the entrance at the Oak tree had weathered and looked like it became part of the tree. This is the only place I will leave untouched.  Remember only the Fairies can open the door! I also want to see how well things over winter. I know the tiny clay pots will most likely crack but the Granddaughters will be visiting this winter and I want them to find the fairy entrance.

Cleaning up the Fairy Garden

Today is a beautiful day in Greensburg PA. The sun is shining and it is a great day to start bringing in all of the fairy garden furniture and supplies.  Best part of Fall clean up is looking forward to next Spring. I will be moving and expanding the fairy gardens.  I am considering starting at the front door of our house and having a continued path to all of the fairies favorite places in the gardens. I have collected supplies for build many pieces of furniture and houses. Winter is great for hibernating and building fairy crafts for the garden.
I will be collecting fancy china tea cups all winter to prepare for the "Tea Cup Swing Tree" in the garden next
year.

Fairy Halloween

The fairies have decorated the fairy door at the entrance of our house.  Only the fairies can open the door!