this 'n that.................

I haven't had much opportunity to be creative this week, but my minds in overdrive........... First, I've got plans for doggy bathrobes, (thanks Heather) so I'm pricing out terry cloth right now.more on those coming................I'm also working on an order form, measuring guide and style guide for the coats...

My other ideas are to ellaborate on my fan pull ideas.....so far I have done a fantasy bird and cats (of course cats......hoping to do some dog ones soon---have to work on my dogs first)The pictures following this have been in my house being used for over a year.......

I'm hoping that this upcoming week will let me take my creative thougfhts out of my head and put them into my hands.......

I'll need something to be my "therapy" these next couple of weeks......my son, Matt, will be having his teeth out. and hoping he heals well and fast so that he can be fitted for dentures soon. For those of you who don't know me and just found my blog. Matt has multiple handicaps, both physical and mental, he's 18 and in a wonderful collaborative program. He is also being refitted for hearing aids ( he lost his last set--and we needed to go through the authorization process all over again) My first born....he was dealt a bad hand of cards, but he's a trooper and a huge loveSometimes I think what he goes through bothers me more than him....here's a picture of him at his semi formal, the girl with him is Katie, she's Anna's ( my daughter-she can be seen in the right corner of the picture) Brownie leader. she's a wonderful person who offered to go with him.

Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers..............

Keep those creative thoughts flowing and remember..........save the earth it's the only planet with chocolate................speaking of which...I better get ready to go to work atthe candy store...............

From pin cushions to cat nip toys

Hi, I went to class a while ago that showed me how to use software for my embroidery machines. The wonderful instructor showed how to create a wonderful pincushion....don't ask me how...but I thought of cat nip toys. I guess it's my desire to make ends meet and to have things to sell at craft shows.

As you can see..........cat tested and approved......LOL........... After those...I came up with a heart shaped one as well.....Pumpkin likes them better than store bought ones....I guess she loves her mommy!!! She even learned how to open the tupperware that they are stored in......

I haven't left dogs out of the toy loop...but for those I have adapted purchased designs into squeaky toys............here's an example

I am fortunate to have tons of polar fleece scraps from a job I have....so there are tons of different fabrics so they are all unique.

hoping soon to put more of my creative thoughts into actual things..........clay, fabric, yarn.....where will my mind go next...............................

Creative Juices Flowing.........

It's amazing where and when and sometimes how creative juices might hit....... sometimes it's seeing something in nature, sometimes it's conversations with friends ( online and in person). I've been thinking constantly since I had signed up for a Marilyn Radzat class on a spin on her podbaby........I had to incorporate 2 of my creativeoutlets...polymer clay and machine embroidery..........Even though I am still recovery from surgery, and in pain..I had to do it ( Those crazy creative juices would not let me rest until I did). I would think about it in my sleep, food shopping, watching TV, etc.......... Well, I finally did it the other day, mind you, not my best work, but, it calmed my inner voice, for now....gggggggg...........

My inner creative voice also can't wait to do something else....make dog coats, and other things, but.I can't handle that just yet..hopefully soon..........I have ideas for a friend's dog, my favorite model..........but..shhhh...................

Hugs and keep those creative juices flowing...............................