The Easter Bonnet Reinvented

Here is my interpretation of what I would want for my Easter bonnet. It has a party hat influence/ flair. I have had a slight obsession with hats since owning the store. Every good holiday can be interpreted into the appropriate party hat: Easter, Halloween, Valentines (a crown is always nice), Christmas etc. Since Easter is the last of the widely celebrated, commercial holidays until the Fourth of July(?), I believe I will turn my focus toward more demure events that seem to slip by us. Events such as the Kentucky Derby perhaps? Now that's a reason to wear a hat!

Not to toot my own part horn, but I am really pleased with the way she turned out. A bit vintage inspired with a splash of glitter. I feel a little deflated that Easter is now going to be over, because it seems as though I should put away all my vials of glitter. What will I do with myself? I will vow to incorporate glitter into our everyday lives, somehow? Stay tuned for more.

Happy Easter from Days Past!

A quick post before heading off to sunrise service. This week as I perused the card isle up and down I simply could not find the proper Easter card to send to my sister. Why do they make them so darn specific! For example: To my stepdaughter, to my niece, to my oldest son, from the cat (I like that one) etc. I just want a funny appropriate card! So, like any good crafter I decided to make a homemade one that was really specific, but meaningful! First, I found these old Polaroids (I cannot believe how old I am) in the drawer, made a color copy, cut and paste! Voila! Instant card.

That would be myself on the left and my sister on the right.

One good photo in the blazing Texas sun before church. I do not think we look so thrilled, but in retrospect aren't you glad your parents made you pose for these sort of pictures? Happy Easter to all friends and family!

Hurry............"Time" is Running Out!

I am late, I am late for a very important date! S*P*R*I*N*G!! Darn it, I can never finish a project unless it is cursed with an eminent deadline i.e. Easter. So, I planned my approach way in advance and decided to make a banner that was dedicated to "Spring", with an Alice in Wonderland twist. How ingenious! Plus, it has its own added bonus, that upon purchase of this lovely number, you may proudly display it all season long! Double bang for your buck!

The "Spring Time" Banner

Size: about 8' total length (string and all) with the lettering spanning about 6' in the center Each section measures 4.5" x 6.5"

Material: made completely out of heavy glitter card stock, each letter cut and glittered by hand, applied with raised dots

Price: $40.00 (not including shipping and handleing)

If you are interested in purchasing this bannaer, please contact me via email: elizabelles@yahoo.com and I will gladly send it off to you.