Haute Handbags - I got published!

Lots to catch up on, but first...

I am so happy my vintage embroidered re-purposed clutch handbags were published by Haute Handbags, Autumn 2014 issue published by Stampington & Co.

I received my issue of Haute Handbags  last week.  I wanted to immediately write a post on my blog about it but I just did not have time until now.  I am very happy Haute Handbags continues to publish my work.

Quick update (or maybe not so quick):

After the September A Paris Street Market, June and I went shopping for Christmas fabric to create a whole series of Christmas garlands incorporating vintage lace tablecloths which I dyed green, red, brown, grey.    I got busy cutting and sewing the individual garland banners.

I thought I was doing well, getting an early start on Christmas and would have plenty of new items for the October A Paris Street Market. It was not to be.

Mid September, I was asked to substitute teach for 2 days plus I was scheduled additional days here and there as substitute paraprofessional and teacher.  Due to unexpected surgery complications, the teacher I was subbing for needed more time to recover.  I was happy to help out and continued extending my substitute teacher assignment.   My assignment lasted 11 days.   In order to have continuity, our school principal asked I stayed on with the same 3rd grade class while other substitutes took the previous assignment I was originally scheduled for.

Love the 3rd grade class, a bunch of great kids!  I already had a lot of respect for teachers in general but now I have so much more respect for what they do.  I had great help from the other 3rd/4th grade teachers and the school's literacy coach who helped me with lesson plans.  I love working at my neighborhood elementary school.  The staff is very supportive and I was  happy I was able to stay on as long as I could.  Thankfully, the 3rd graders have their teacher back and everything is returning back to normal.

During this time, I got very little done with my Christmas garlands.  I also started work on preparations for my parents 50th Anniversary Party this coming weekend!

I have worked on creating many decorations and spent many evenings and nights going through photographs (scanning old photos plus searching through my computer files) to prepare several surprises for my parents.  It has been a labor of love.

I did manage to get a small assortment of Christmas garlands in time for the October A Paris Street Market.  Thankfully, they were well received and will continue to work hard to get them all done by the next show.

Tomorrow, I will fly to El Paso, TX.  I will bake and decorate my parents 50th Anniversary cake.  Who knew it would take so much time to make the final preparations, including gathering all my cake supplies/tools.   I wish my kids and husband would come with me to El Paso, TX to celebrate my parents 10th wedding anniversary; sadly, it is not possible.   Hopefully, next week when I return I will get back on track and blog regularly.

Here is a pictures of some of my new Christmas Garlands at this past weekend's A Paris Street Market.  Thanks to everyone who came to support me.  It was a great show and grateful so many customer purchased by Halloween and Christmas Garlands!

Haute Handbags Autumn 2013 ... My work got Published!

I am very happy to share the news that my Mix Media Inspired bags were published by

Haute Handbags

Autumn 2013

by Stampington & Co.

Here is the cover:

 

 Here are "my" pages ... 6 in total!  It is always an honor when I am asked to write an article about my work.  This issue is definitely, one of my favorites.

These mix media bags were inspired by two of my favorite artists...Christy Tomlinson and Jeanne Oliver.  I have taken most of their on-line classes.  Love how these classes inspire and teach so much.

These style mix media bags are available at my Etsy shop, www.isacreationsvintage.etsy.com

I am working on vintage pumpkins for A Paris Street Market, this Saturday.  I hope to take pictures and post them on the blog later this week.

Vintage Crochet Tote Published!

Two of my vintage crochet shopping totes just got published in the Autumn 2012 issue of Haute Handbags (Published by Stampington & Company).   Having my work published again makes me feel that my creative journey is on a good path.   This really means so much to me.  Here are pictures of the cover and pages inside.

Published, Again!

I am so thrilled to have two of my felted wool handbags published!  These butterfly handbags are special to me because my inspiration was my mom.  So, to have them been accepted by Haute Handbags is truly an honor for me.   I love all the publications by Stampington & Co., they inspire me.    A few months ago, using my ruffler attachment, I created many fabric ruffles.  This issue is so timely because it inspires me to finish those tote bags with ruffles I started some time ago.   I also have a stash of vintage embroidered linens that did not lend themselves to become pin cushions or dress-forms.... but now, thanks to this issue I am inspired to create handbags/totes.    This is one of my favorite issues to date.

Published in Haute Handbags...again!

With everything going on last week, I forgot about the Autumn 2011 issue of Haute Handbags was due to come out.  When I received the new issue from Stampington & Co. in the mail, I was thrilled!  I feel so lucky to have once again have my work published.  Months ago, I was asked to write two articles...The Wonders of Wool and Continuing to Grow.  I can't express how exciting this is for me.  My Texas Bluebonnet bag was selected to be published in the Gallery Section...again, so grateful.

You can either purchase the issue online here or find it at your local Barnes & Noble Bookstore and JoAnn's.

My Upcycled Felted Wool Handbag was published in Haute Handbags!

One of my felted wool handbags was published in the Autumn 2010 issue of Haute Handbags . It is a publication from Stampington & Company. I have been a fan of many of the publications from Stampington & Company, so having one of my handmade items in an issue of theirs is really quite exciting for me.

I received my issue of the magazine in today's mail.

Here is my handbag:

I scanned the article for a closer look at the article:

Portion of the final page:

Here is another view of my upcycled bag. I took this picture before I sent my bag to the magazine.

Closeup of the flower and trim:


It's not a great picture, but here is a picture of the lining of the bag. It's a brocade fabric.

I love this issue, not just because I am a part of it but because the diversity and styles shown in this issue are great.