Ragtime Totes

Good morning all,
Firstly, I'd like to honor every person who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us all free. My prayers are with them and their families this holiday weekend.
Secondly, I'd like to share with you my newest creation. Youngest daughter Hannah Mae starts a new position Tuesday and intends on brown bagging it. She is a graphic designer so the "brown bag" simply will not do. She asked me if I could make her something to carry her lunch. Happy to take the challenge, I modeled the tote after a lunch bag I won at a brat fry and using scrapes of fabric created the Ragtime Tote. I liked it so much I'm putting in my Ragtime line. So stay tuned next week I'll be featuring my apron for the farmers market starting Wednesday June 1, 2011. Happy, happy week!

Moss Balls

Good morning all,
I came across something interesting on the internet the other week and thought I would try it. Not sure what they called them but since they are covered in spanish moss I am calling them moss balls. Small indoor plants are covered in soil, moss and string. I tied fish line through the ball and up the center to hang. I have them in the windows of my studio and I think they look really cool.I used to have curtains there but I think I'll make a few more keep the plants there instead. I'll be selling them at the farmers market in Sheboygan Wednesdays and Saturdays and the DIY Studio and Gifts will have them for sale starting Tuesday May 24, 2011. I'd love to hear your thoughts! Happy, happy week!

Happy May 15th

Good morning all,
Today's post is my May newsletter. Hope you enjoy it and I look forward to your guesses for Trash Trivia. Happy, happy week!

Happy Mom's Day

Good morning,
Happy Mother's Day to all you moms. Being a mother of three and grand mother, I expect to be showered with extravagant gifts today. Anyone who knows me knows that's not true. My favorite gift is love and now that the kids are grown a hug is moving up to the top of my list as they are far and few between. Thanks to everyone who stopped at Z-Spot yesterday. It was a very busy and successful day. I rolled over my competition Vera Bradley creating logs from her magazine and constructing a bird home from them. Stay tuned and have a happy, happy week!

New Homes

Good afternoon,
I must share a preview of one of the many new bird homes that will be for sale at Z-Spot Saturday May 7th. May 8th is Mother's Day ! I thought it was next Sunday! Get your gift today. Shop gpurse.com or email Tina at green.purse79@yahoo.com to purchase your new, but made from used, Bird Home!

For the Birds

Good morning all,

Today's blog is all about the birds. I've created some new and very unique homes for birds. Yes, you are way ahead of me, they are crafted from all sorts rescued materials. Even if the birds don't find them a good home, they add color and style to your yard now before the flowers start blooming and all the year. I'll be featured at Z-spot this Saturday May 7th (happy birthday Denny and Joyce) where you can purchase a home or just sit and have a cup of coffee and see how they come to life. 1024 Indiana Ave. in Sheboygan, from 8:00 to 3:00. Hope to see you there! Happy, happy week!