Wild Heart Histories: March 2015

Monday, March 16, 2015

They're going fast!

My sweet little keepsakes are going fast and there's just a few more left!

They're perfect for a shower, birthday, or even a little something for you.

To check them out, go to www.etsy.com/shop/WildHeartHistories

Saturday, March 14, 2015

New Items!

New little lovelies are now available in the shop!
www.etsy.com/shop/WildHeartHistories

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Feeling Springy!

Went to the market today to pick up some fresh organic fruit - locally grown and came upon these beauties. I wish you could smell them. They are filling the entire house with Spring.

Look at these little pretties! I'm working on these gems as part of a Spring collection I'll be putting out in another week or two in my Etsy shop. I can't help but feel a bit excited about how they are turning out - so colorful and bright.

They're porcelain keepsakes, measuring 3 inches in diameter to hang about the house, in a little nook, or maybe even in your office to welcome you with a bit of color and sunshine.

I've made each of these lovelies by hand, first drawing with pencil, sketching out details, then with watercolor and ink.

*Sigh* I LOVE making things and this is no exception - a labor of love for sure.

Here are some closeups of the bird portraits. The hummingbird is my favorite I think.

Friday, March 6, 2015

Sweet Inspiration

Ok- so have I mentioned that I am addicted to Etsy? Well I am and if you didn't know it, now you do. How can you not be is what I ask!?! Seriously, the options and opportunities for shopping are endless. Needless to say I found a treasure that I am thrilled to share - a beautifully hand-stiched embroidered work of art.

I just love the birds and the flowers, but my favorite think about it are the green leaves that frame the work. On the back there's a sweet note from Peg, the gal who created this work back in the 80's. If I were Dee I don't think I'd have ever let this go...

Now it sits on my dining room table and brings smiles whenever anyone looks upon it! Just lovely! *Sigh*

This purchase was made at a sweet little shop called Sun & Moon.

Click here to check it out:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SunandMoonCuratedVtg

Embroidery Session; Part 2

Alright, so I am starting to feel confident on these fancy stitching skills and am starting to flex my finger muscles on trying out some new techniques with creating lettering and flowers. I think I'm going for a wall hanging - although I didn't really have a clear vision of where I wanted to go with this so I am flying by the seat of my pants and will figure it out as I go. So far, I'm digging' the nod to spousal glee (my husband, Steve, was actually very touched) and I like the flower I through in on the left. Now what to do with the rest of the space? More flowers? I think that will be a given... Hmmm.. what else, what else? If you've got any ideas shoot me a comment! I need help getting the creative juices flowing in the embroidery department!

Here's the latest and greatest work on my project (no laughing please!!!):

On another embroidery note, I recently picked up this lovely case of amazing "floss" on Etsy. Sometimes I think I buy more than I sell on there, but it's okie-dokie! Just look at the amazing jewels of thread I found! Aren't they lovely!?! I was getting ready to make a big financial splurge at JoAnne's and Michael's craft stores when I thought I'd take a look in the vintage section of Etsy for a lot of floss and it turns out there are amazing deals there if you just take a look. I love the fact that I am adopting thread from a fellow stitcher before me and wonder what these beautiful threads helped make. I also like that it feels a bit "green" and "tree-hugger-ish" that I am re-using before going out and purchasing brand new. To top it off - notice how each skein of thread is numbered? Sweet! Now I can easily find the same color when I'm ready to purchase more... Maybe I'm over thinking it, but still, I'm giddy.