Pincushions and Dress Forms

Well, here are the pincushions and dress forms that I made to sell at the fair.  I got my leftovers back today as the fair was over yesterday.  I only sold 5 pillows, 4 pincushions and 3 dress forms, and a few other smaller items.  My cards were not in a good spot, so no one saw them, but it was fun to be involved that way at the fair.  This was my first time making crafts and putting them in the country store at the Clark County Fair.    Most of these items I picked up today will be listed in my Etsy shop. 

This French pincushion was made to fit an old individual jello mold.  Sold!

Here is my creation done to look like a cupcake.  I used parts of an old sweater for the cupcake paper.

This one was is English country style, with plaid ruffled ribbon, and put into a "Royal Albert" Teacup.  Sold!

I love finding different containers to put pincushions in.

Another English styled one in another of the same Royal Albert Teacup.  Sold!

Here is a French toile fabric in a little silver dish.  I took this one out of my etsy shop.  Sold

 

And I got busy making some more of these little dress forms.  I love the vintage images I have found to place in the card holder part of it!

I used two pictures of my Mother doing some modeling in the early 60's.  Wasn't she beautiful?

Here is one for a new bride.

The back view.

The Front view.

French Pillows

My Craft and Sewing studios, have been a mess lately, as I have been very busy making crafts to put into the "Country Store" within the fair, (Clark County Fair) I have been making pillows galore.  I will list what doesn't sell in my Etsy Shop after the fair is over.  Some are simple, without any lace or buttons on them, just images and no trim, and others are very embellished and all those have vintage lace and buttons on them.  Some are stuffed well and others are suppose to be limp. Most all the crafts I do, I like to try and do a French Vintage look.  Don't know how many people around here like that kind of decor, but we shall see, and I sure like it!  I love getting feedback from my blogging friends.  What do you think?

My fantastic partner's panoramic Easter Egg

Kimberly Laws was the artist behind this gem.  It is truly an Easter Ornament.  So creative and sweet!  Thanks so much to this wonderful delightful swap!

On top of the box there is a sweet little Easter basket filled with all sorts of Springtime fun!

And for the panoramic part of it, she cut a hole and placed the egg to fit perfectly.  Such a great ideas as a shadowbox look.  I love love this!

Then she added more goodies in with the Easter Egg.  I have loved seeing all the creativity which has gone into this swap.  This is another hosted by the talented JoAnne Balaz of Vintage Dragonfly.  Your swaps are amazing!  I feel really spoiled!

Simple notecards with a French Flair!

I have been getting ready for our County Fair and Rodeo, and a Craft boutique within the fair itself called the "Country Store."  Our county is a very large county, and since we live in Southern Nevada, Las Vegas is part of this county, but the fair is in our little town.  Since it is warmer than other places usually this time of year, this is when the Rodeo Circuit starts.  I paid my dues, and got a number, so decided to get going.  I have been making sets of notecards/envelopes to sell there among other items.  Here are photos of the cardswith a French Flair to them!  They will sell for $7.00/set of four, and are approx. 5x7 cards.  I would love some feedback on these please.  To much, to little.  Anyway let's see what you think?

Here are my tags.  I am putting my business card for my blog etc. along with another tag that will be removed.  I will be showing off my other creations later.  I have one week left and I must admit, I still have lots to accomplish in that week.  The night hours will become my friend!

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The Vintage Petite spring jar swap is here.

Tami Hacker was the blogger who was my partner, and she did a wonderful job.  The jar was in this beautiful organdy bag.  Such tiny treasures and so much in the jar.  It was jam packed full of vintage spring goodness.

I love what Tami did with the jar.  The bird and trims are precious.  

There were tiny packages tied up with tiny ribbon.  Each one was so sweet to unwrap.

I love all vintage buttons.  

I adore this tiny bunny, and this floral brooch is so pretty.  A lovely vintage handkerchief was in there too, and so much more.

Below is the jar I sent out to my partner.  

I put a small vintage eyelet doily under the lid.

 I put some vintage glass buttons inside as well

 Love this swap.  Now I hope all you participants in this swap will post your jars as well and please if you can, post it in our new flickr. group.   "The Honey Pot's Vintage Swap"