Happy Birthday

Good morning all,
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas celebrating with friend and family always remembering the true meaning of the day. Happy Birthday Jesus!

Desk Mate

Good morning all,
I saw something like this on the internet a long time ago and when I started using chalkboard paint I decided to give it a try. I've got all sorts of tubes and cores around from toilet paper tubes to tape cores and upholstery tubes.  I painted a sturdy piece of cardboard with the chalkboard paint and glue it to a carpet sample. I painted the tubes and glued them to the sample. I like it and it will be a good place to store desk top items in my new store. Taking next Sunday off as it is Christmas. Wishing everyone a Blessed holiday!

No Tree

Good morning all,
I decided this year not to put up a Christmas tree. I have to do it by myself now that the kids are grown and for me that takes all the fun out of it. We used to have eggnog, cookies and listen to Christmas, while talking about the origin of each gem placed on the tree. I wasn't thinking it would be an energy saver! Even though we did move to LED lights a few years back, I was surprised at how much energy those little lights take. So here is my challenge, take note of your electric bill in January and make your New Year's resolution to save some energy somewhere this 2012. Happy, happy week!

More Zippers!

Good morning all,
Not only do I have a big bag of broken zippers, I'll soon have a boat load of new ones. I am currently in the process of purchasing Arnst Zipper Repair in Sheboygan. The sisters and I are very excited about the transition and all should be legal by the end of January. Greenpurse will have a spot in the store front and be a great addition to the zipper business. Until that time I'll keep on doing what I do. My last show is next Saturday at Emil Mazy Hall from 10-2. Stop by and say hello! Happy, happy week!

Zip It!

Good morning all,

Last year my son asked if I could replace the zipper in his leather coat, which I did. I began to wonder what happens to all the old zippers? I made a few rings and pins and remembered how people liked them. I stopped in again at Arnst Zipper and the nice sisters gave me a grocery bag full of them. Now I wondered what was going to happen to all these zippers! I started trying a few things and came up with this kind of flower looking piece. I then thought how great it would be as a necklace. The end result is a pin pendant. There is a pin on the back for wearing as a brooch or slide the chain through the pin back to wear as a necklace. You can pin them on your coat, scarf, hat or purse. (I just gave myself another idea!) These will be available on gpurse.com hopefully starting the 1st of December and I'll have a variety at Z-Spot Friday December 2nd. Stay tuned, lots more to come. Happy, happy week!

Resurrection

Good morning all,
Yes I know what time of year it is and no, it is not that resurrection. My mom reminded me of a Santa I made way back in the day out of a used paper bag. I do remember how cute they were so I decided to resurrect them this year. I'll be rolling them out on gpurse.com Monday, in a limited addition capacity. But that will be it folks! I've got a few at Nature's Best in Sheboygan and a few in stock myself so don't delay, order yours today (or tomorrow). GO PACK! Happy, happy week!

Yes Mrs. Wick, thank you Mrs. Wick

Good morning all,
Saturday November 12, 2011 was spent at UW Sheboygan teaching a number of young women the art of sewing and recycling. Each girl was to bring in an article of clothing or some other material that no longer had a purpose. We then refashioned them into purses, bracelets, flowers, pillows and more. Everyone seemed very pleased with their creations and it is a true blessing for me to see the confidence grow in the young women when they see their project coming to fruition. I wish them all well and hope to see many of them back again next year. Happy, happy week!