Memorial Day

This morning, my family was up very early.  My husband organized members of Cub Scout Pack 538 to met at Ft. Logan National Cemetery to help  place American Flags on gravesides of those who served our country.

My son Alex...

Lined Zippered Bags - iPad/Kindle Fire/Nook -- A small sample now listed on Etsy

Listing my lined zippered bags has been on my "to do" list for a very long time...a few months.  I should probably be sleeping but I am up so I decided to be productive...list some new items to my Etsy Shop Isa Creations Vintage.

I have 2 more I want to list but I need to take pictures  but I am now too tired and really should try to get at least a few hours of sleep.

UPDATE: 

I followed through!  I finished the edits, took pictures for 2 more Lined Zippered Bags and just finished posting them on my Etsy shop, Isa Creations Vintage.

 

Checkered Corner Open May 17, 18 & 19th

This month, the Checkered Corner's theme is Birds, Birdhouses and Blues.  You will also find great entertaining theme items ...just in time for outdoor summer entertaining.    You will find many new items from everyone at Checkered Corner including me. 

Checkered Corner is open this Friday, May 17, 18, 19th. 

5650 South Curtice Street, Historic Downtown Littleton

Friday & Saturday 10 -6

Sunday noon - 4 

reclaimed, repurposed & vintage collections for home and garden  

Preview Photos for Isa Creations at the Checkered Corner

 

Last week I created many new vintage linen birds, vintage linen pin cushions and paper dresses.  Here is a sneak peek at some of the new items:

Mix Media Birdhouses - at Checkered Corner this Weekend!

I had planned to write a new blog post days ago to share my adventures at Horseshoe Market (short but very strong thunderstorm hit shortly after the show ended but before I packed everything up! -- I will share next week).

Instead,  I decided to post about why I never got around to writing about Horseshoe Market.  I have been having too much fun creating one of a kind  new Mix Media Birdhouses.

Mix Media combines my love of painting, scrapbook papers and playing with textures.  These unfinished wood/tin  birdhouses have been in a plastic bin for years...I am not kidding.  These are back from the days of decorative painting.

This month, the Checkered Corner's theme is Birds, Birdhouses and Blues.  This theme was a great motivator for me to dig out that bin and create something unique with these birdhouses.

Checkered Corner is open this Friday, May 17, 18, 19th. 

5650 South Curtice Street, Historic Downtown Littleton

Friday & Saturday 10 -6

Sunday noon - 4 

reclaimed, repurposed & vintage collections for home and garden  

 Mix Media Birdhouses were created using:

• Unfinished Birdhouses
• Vintage Theme Scrapbook Papers
• Heavy Gel Medium
• Vintage Plastic Doilies
• Annie Sloan Chalkboard Paint
• Annie Sloan Silver Gilding Wax
• Annie Sloan Soft Wax Clear

New Mix Media Birdhouses will be  available at Checkered Corner

Laura Inducted into National Honor Society

Earlier tonight, my daugther Laura was inducted into the National Honor Society.  We are very proud of Laura.  She has earned this recognition.

This past year, Laura has worked very hard.  As a Sophmore at Columbine High School, she has a full course load.  Two AP class, two honor classes plus she plays the violin in the school Orchestra.  This past Spring, she also played Tennis for Columbine High School.  She volunteers at church most Wednesday nights.  All of this has led to Laura sleeping very little...she and I sleep about the same amount of time (which is not good at all). 

This past year, especially with the AP classes, I have seen Laura mature academically in a way that makes me very proud of her.  She is responsible and works very hard to earn good grades.

At tonight's induction ceremony, Columbine's HS Principal, Mr. D (Frank DeAngelis)  congratulated all the new inductees.  He said 84% of Columbine HS graduates go on to College, which speaks very high of the school and in my opinion, his leadership. 

 

A Paris Street Market Photos

Thanks to everyone who came to A Paris Street Market this past Saturday, May 4th.

My daugther Laura was a great helper.  Spending the day with her on these Market days gives Laura and I great quality time together.  I honestly could not do A Paris Street Market without her.  Even with a 5 a.m. checkin, we both work the entire time to be ready by 8 a.m. (when the show officially opens).

The weather was a bit chilly at times, especially at 5 a.m.; but I could not asked for a better day.  It was a sunny wonderful day.  My sales were the best I have had ...at any show (including the 2 day shows).   Loved meeting so many wonderful customers.

My friend Lisa and her daugher Sophie came by to visit with Laura and me (love and appreciate their constant support).   Laura and I look forward to this Friday's plans with Lisa and Sophie.  We have dinner and movie plans....The Great Gatsby Movie.  Both Laura and Sophie recently read the Great Gatsby book and can't wait to see the new movie.

Here are pictures of my space at A Paris Street Market.

This week will be busy with various family commitments but  I will make an effort to create more vintage linen birds, vintage linen pin cushions and paper dresses...all those items sold very well and my inventory is now quite low.

Next Saturday, I will be at the Spring Horseshoe Market.

Preview of New Things... Most are Re-purposed

I have been busy playing  working creating new re-purposed items.

Here is a preview of what I will have at A Paris Street Market this Saturday  and Spring Horseshoe Market the following Saturday (May 11).


Chalkboards = all from re-purposed materials.  A fresh coat of paint and black chalkboard paint is all you need.

Vintage Blue Ball Jars with paper flowers for Spring (inside a re-purposed suitcase)

 Vintage Linens + Wood Embroidery Hoops (all estate sale finds) =

What used to be a vintage brown Samsonite Cosmetic carrying case has now been given a face lift...

An old wooden box is now a chalkboard surface ...I altered the sides of the box with texture paste, vintage doilies (used as a stencil) to create a mix media look.  Doilies have been stamped with a Chalk Marker.


Vintage Inspired fabric + Vintage Buttons =

An old metal box re-purposed....

Chalkboard Fabric + Embroidery Hoops (painted) = Chalkboards with stamped images created with a Chalk Marker

Perhaps my favorite re-purposed item...a old green suitcase.  I painted it black, then added a texture design to the top of the suitcase.

Sew Retro Fabric + Scrabble Tiles + Embroidery Hoop (painted red) =

Love the Chalk Markers and the Stamp images.  Most of the stamps I used are from Stampin-Up.

Fun fabric + Embroidery Hoop (Painted Black) =

Vintage Linens, some in their original state and others have been hand-dyed TEAL AND PURPLE!

Crossword Puzzle Fabric + Embroidery Hoop (painted yellow) =

This is just a sampling.  I truly have many more painted embroidery hoops with vintage embroidery, vintage inspired fabric along with a wide assortment of Chalkboard surfaces.

Now I have to get busy adding sales tags to all of these items...that part is definitely not fun!