New in my Shop

My first Christmas together ornaments were quite popular last year, so I've decided to add a customized version!

I'm adding more colors ready-made, but also listing an option for design your own!

And since they are now available in whatever colors you would like - wedding colors, school and team colors, or favorite colors, they are perfect for many different occasions.

I love the coastal/beach theme colors of this one!

Patchwork Heart Organizer Hooks

I was so excited! To celebrate my recent quilt fixation (did I mention I made it to all 12 shops on the Bluebonnet Shop Hop?) I designed this patchwork heart for one of my hooks. And I added a vintage flower tack, too - isn't it cute!

It turned out so pretty! But somehow when I used the sealer it made little bubbles on the bottom sides of the plaque next to the heart. I don't think I can sell it now, I might try sanding and re-sealing but I already had to re-paint, so I think this one is going to just be for me!

Something New

I just finished these plaques/organizers today!

Perfect for a beach house, pool house, or mud room!

In my shop now!

Something New

I have been working on something new and I have finally finished one completely to put in my shop! Fun and cottage style hooks for your jewelry or whatever needs a spot.

I'm trying to decided if I should continue with the ribbon up top. It would only be decorative if you wanted to hang heavy items (I put hangers on the back), but I really like it (and I already have holes drilled in 4 of them!).

This one is still in progress and has a totally different feel, more "old world," less cottage-y.

SweetHeart Dress Ornaments

Coming to CottageInTheSun on Wednesday, October 14!

I have wanted to include more girly-girl ornaments in my shop for some time and have been "trying on" dresses without finding the right style - until now!


Y'all know how much I adore hearts - so I made a small heart template and maneuvered it to create my own sweetheart neckline (and hem) dresses!

Each ornament is about 4 1/2" tall without the attached ribbon.

Lucy

Lucy hasn't arrived yet, but her sweet mommy has already requested some special letters just for her. I was so excited that I had such a "girly" designed tin to use as the material.

And since I love pink, I was doubly excited that this was the requested color!

I love the swirls and curves!

Princess Crown Banner

Still works in progress, but I have some photos of the custom crowns I have been working on.

They took me quite a bit longer than I had imagined, but I really like the way they turned out. It was so fun to work on a new design and was glad to have this order to give me the push to just do it!

More photos soon I hope!

Before and After

Just thought I'd give you a glimpse of how the tin looks before I get started, and what happens along the way.

Here's an example of one of my salvaged tin pieces - a little worse for wear, but tons of life left.

I grab all of my templates, think about what designs will look best with the tin and get started laying them out just so and tracing.

If I plan carefully, I can get a lot out of one piece with surprisingly little waste.

Finished and sealed, the tin is ready to start it's second life!