National Craft Month Painted Purse Let's get crafty! Wayfair.com challenged me to give my very first blog craft a makeover for National Craft Month. You can see the first painted purses … [Read more...]

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons
National Craft Month Painted Purse Let's get crafty! Wayfair.com challenged me to give my very first blog craft a makeover for National Craft Month. You can see the first painted purses … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Fiber Art and Painted Fabric I paint fabric! After I paint it, I create purses, tote bags, and accessories with the painted cloth. I teach others all my techniques for fun and funky painting using … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
It's that time of year that we all await...the release of Pantone's Color of the Year for the coming year. So it is here... PANTONE 18-1438 Marsala Interesting on its own and a wonderful contrast … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I am an artist and I love to see the runway designs of the Paris fashion shows each spring. They give me ideas for future art, design and DIY projects. This year Louis Vuitton really fueled my … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
This is a republication of a popular post from 2010. I love to search thrift stores for good wool sweaters that I will felt in my washing machine. I usually create purses with them. This … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I recently heard about the heartwarming Mommy Bracelets created by Alicia Staz of Beaded Royalty. The sterling silver beaded bracelets are a beautiful tribute to mothers. Each is handcrafted and meant … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Last weekend I found the piéce de resistance to complete one of my Halloween vignettes...these spidery web shoes! I got them for $2 at a local yard sale...SCORE!!! I knew exactly what I would do with … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
OMGoodness...I feel like such a Goddess when I carry my ever-so-roomy Cuddly Monkey tote. I travel a lot for my magablog which requires keeping track of a lot of stuff...papers, receipts, camera, … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I am the proud momma of four children and the over the top grandmomma to my sweet baby girl. However, these offspring are spread out from coast to coast. And they are so spread thin time-wise that … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I thought I would do a little crafting tutorial as my DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #15. I designed these Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less Photo Jewelry Christmas Ornaments quickly and easily with an EZ … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Do you really want to get through the Holidays without your girlfriends? NO WAY! It is that time of year when we work hard, play harder, party hearty and shop a lot. Girlfriend, you can wear … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
My daughter is very creative and awesomely talented. She sings like an angel, plays the flute beautifully and also makes art!!! You can find these artworks and many others at Christmas at Callanwolde … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
here are a few of my favorite handmade fashion statements for wee babies that I found while browsing Etsy for my sweet baby girl... … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I am so excited to be one of the first women to try the new Fashion Genius™ from Sonsi,com, a new online shopping hub. It is a truly revolutionary new technology where Math Meets Fashion and Fit … [Read more...]