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...]
The Dixie Doodler’s Doodle Bags and More {A Look Back}
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...]
Felted Christmas Trees from Recycled Wool Sweaters Tutorial
A handmade Christmas is such a blessing for me. Creating something from nothing makes my heart sing. I created some Felted Christmas Trees from Recycled Wool Sweaters a few years ago. I updated some … [Read more...]
Angel Wood Cottage Spring Mantle #SwingIntoSpring
I am doing Swing Into Spring blog hop #swingintospring with many other DIY bloggers this week. I am hoping to participate in each day's fun. Today's link party is Mantles with Craftberry Bush. Come … [Read more...]
Art Card~Dressmaker, Dressmaker Make Me a Dream
I shared this today on The Blogger Connection blog for TBC Crafters. I love to sew and I love dress forms. When I saw this VivaLasVegas stamp (6388), it inspired me. The artwork (card) I created … [Read more...]
Adorable Holiday Tree Created from Recycled Wool Sweaters #TBCcrafters
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...]
DIY ~ My New Witch’s Shoes Transformation, Halloween Decor Vignette ‘The Well Collected Home’
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...]
Unforgettable Halloween Invitation Keepsake – Consumer Crafts Art Supplies
You know when I have a party; I tend to go a tiny bit crazy bonkers overboard. My greatest desire when I entertain is that the occasion be unforgettable. And to set the stage for my ‘girlfriends only’ … [Read more...]
Artist Jane LaFazio on Artistically Speaking Talk Show 10/23/11
Jane LaFazio, a full-time artist since 1998, truly believes she is living the life she was meant to live! Hear all about her creative life and lifestyle on Artistically Speaking Talk Show with Rebecca … [Read more...]
Adventures in Pin Tucking with Madame Grés Exhibit Closes July 24
Madame Grès: Couture at Work Exhibit Musée Bourdelle, Paris – through July 24.... If you are in Paris this week, don't miss this exhibit. These vintage designs give me ideas...ideas from Madame Grés … [Read more...]
Dream Doer Judi Hurwitt
Mixed-media textile artist, Judi Hurwitt, will be on Artistically Speaking Talk Show this Sunday 6:30 PM east/3:30 PM west. Judi is a dream doer living and working near Houston, TX. She specializes … [Read more...]
Elmer’s X-TREME Flip Flop Decorating Party
So how do you entertain four 15+ girls at the beach? You hold an X-TREME Flip Flop Decorating Party...with their mothers...to celebrate the first day of summer!!! I love flip flops...who … [Read more...]
2 Works by Guest Artist Vicki Miller
Guest Artist Vicki Miller Ode to Namatjira This is an art quilt, measuring about 55 X 45". It is based on a painting called "Ghost Gums - Mt Sonder" by a famous Australian Artist - Albert … [Read more...]
Fairy Wings a Top Secret Elmer’s X-TREME Glue & Glitter Tutorial
I, Secret Agent Inna Cognito...AKA Rebecca...accepted a top secret X-TREME mission (#xtremeschoolglue) to create fairy wings for my child grandchild. I was instructed to put my inconspicuous Field … [Read more...]
Dream Doer Cheryl Malkowski on Artistically Speaking Talk Show
Cheryl Malkowski will be the guest to Artistically Speaking Talk Show with Rebecca E. Parsons Sunday May 22, 2011 at 6:30PM east/3:30PM west. Cheryl has been quilting since 1993 and began designing … [Read more...]
Frameable Dressmaker Collage and Card
This is my first design for Viva Las Vegastamps! I am honored to be on their new design team. I love dress forms and this VLV stamp (6388) inspired me to create an artwork that honors the time worn … [Read more...]
My Heart has Lutradur Wings
I love the translucency of Lutradur. It always makes me think of wings. So when Lisa Fulmer asked me to be on C&T Publishing's Wednesday Night Live TV show focusing on Lutrador, I jumped at the … [Read more...]
Mixin’ It Up with Rebecca – Trail Mix Episode
Let me know how you like this episode!!! … [Read more...]
Birthday Hat & Designer Jeans for Addison’s Birthday
My sweet grandddaughter is 1 year old tomorrow!!! I love that sweet baby girl! I am on my way to the party. I, of course, had to make her something special for her 1st birthday celebration...here it … [Read more...]
Mixin’ It Up with Rebecca Premiere Episode Videos
[flash_video gallery1/] Watch the segments from my first show. Enjoy!!! I finally found the Flash player that does what I want...YIPPEE!!! Content on this page requires a newer version of … [Read more...]