turquoise and red IV

I've been reorganizing my crafting supplies and straightening the living room today more than I've been creating.  I did finish a small sewing project for my classroom that I started over a year ago.  Basically I made half a dozen pairs of fleece shapes that button or snap together.  My students can use them to work on shapes, colors, texture, motor skills, and whatever else suits their fancy.  Like many of my projects, this could have come together pretty quickly but I have a hard time staying focused on one project for too long.  It feels good to have it finished.  It feels good to have things better organized as well.

I'm revisiting an old favorite color combination tonight: turquoise and red.  Enjoy!

Love Canvas by claresplace

Woodland Friends----Apron by AnniesAttic

whimsy trees magnet by bugmiscellany

Red Coral-Green Turquoise Stone Bracelet by adri33

Holly and Berries Matching Adult and Child Waist Aprons by HeathersCustomSewing

Red and Turquoise Polka Dots (handmade buttons set of 6) by TessaAnn

Enameled Earrings RED, WHITE, AND BLUE by jazjewels

 AQUA RED beaded lanyard badge holder by LANYARDLADY

random feature

Unfortunately it looks like my custom order is fizzling out.  I have someone interested in my Craigslist posting, but she wants to negotiate the price.  I'm a little annoyed because I already took $15 off, and I'm giving a good deal for the shipping as well.  I offered to go a little bit lower.  We'll see what she thinks.  In better news, I sold two bracelets to my grandma today!  She has four of my bracelets now. :) I have a custom request from an old friend here, too, that I'll be able to work on later this month and get to her in person when I'm back here in a few weeks.  We did go to Bead Heaven this afternoon, which was pretty nice, but they didn't have anything that was on my current "to buy for projects I already have in mind" list.  So my mom and I ended up back at Briolette this afternoon, which is one of the two stores that I typically frequent in the Chicago area, and I got most of what I needed.  I've been planning an Art Beads order sometime this month.  I'd still like to refill a couple delica colors, but I'm in good shape for everything else.  I like to buy things in bead shops or other local stores when I can.  As I'm sure most of you can relate to, though, this isn't always possible.  It's nice when it is!

My mom found a new stash of buttons recently, which I went through this weekend.  I'm planning to take pictures of my new buttons and new beads sometime this next week.

Now onto the random feature.  I can't believe that I haven't done one of these since May!  For those who are relatively new followers of my blog, random features include Etsy items that I enjoy that don't fit into any of the categories that I frequently feature like leaves.  Enjoy!

Black Peyote on Pear Silk String Bracelet or Choker by SandFibers

Sugar and Spice Vintage Mother of Pearl Brooch by saphira

Mummy Duck and Baby in Blue - Eco-Friendly, Recycled Greeting Card with Envelope by RUBYrecycled

handmade necklace bright buttons, pvc, beads whimsical series 6 by frankideas

Cha Cha Chimes Lampwork and Sterling Bracelet by AshlynDesign

Mint Green-Silver Beaded Circle Necklace by adri33

Daisy Patch Green Beadwork Cuff by sagescupboard