Perseverance and Audacity!

"Perseverance and audacity generally win."

-Dorothee DeLuzy

If I had to wear that type of dress...I think my personal perseverance and audacity would be at an all time low...resulting in loss.  These gals were tougher than me.

Kudos!

Free-Styling Embroidery!

Just doing some free styling embroidery.  The pages were very old and brittle not necessarily the best for embroidery, but I loved the color.  My experiment began with the thread.  I found this spool of yarn/thread/whatever you call it at an estate sale for .25.  Loved the colors and the texture.

The thread was somewhat too thick for the fragile paper, but I forged through anyway.  

It ended up kind of interesting.  Now what do you do with it?

Excellence in Simplicity!

"In character, in manner, in style, in all things, 

the supreme excellence is simplicity."

-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Obviously a space dedicated to the beauty of art...open for viewing from two sides.  But, this display stopped me in my tracks.  From across the street I saw colorful objects beautifully hanging behind a window, but upon closer observation...it was paper cups!

Who would have thunk it?

I am always amazed at how simple objects uniquely decorated hanging erratically create such beauty.  Simplicity is excellence!

Channeling Eleanor!

Art has been flowing!  Only problem I have about 15 things in mid completion...ahhhh!  

I loved the colors of this one....most certainly the aging of the dictionary page....love the yellow.  

Not to mention the quote.....

Love me some Eleanor!

Antique Archaeology Nashville

Yes, I finally got to visit the Nashville location of one of my favorite shows "American Pickers"!

My best-est took me there over the holidays and...

it was like walking into several episodes of the show.

Really cool "picks", as they say, and many I had seen on television.

These are just a few shots of the finds.

I think I remember this bicycle find.

Absolutely loved this folkey type sign!

 I so wanted one of these carnival game thing-ies!

I vividly remember this episode.  

Who could forget?

Of course, any Mike and Frank establishment must include a few gear head items.

After much perusing, I made a few purchases.  It was then I had the good fortune of meeting Dustie.  Cute little chick working at the store and wearing the cutest bracelet.  I commented on it....and guess what?  She makes them.  Placed my order right at that moment.  She has an etsy store here.

I apologize for the dark photo...but, found it hard to lighten up (the sun was not cooperating).  The bracelet has a dark brown leather band with a chippy black painted metal key hole.  Awesome.

The bracelet was fastened by an elastic black band that you wound around an old mini skeleton key.  More awesome.

I think the more I wear it...the more worn it will be. I constantly get compliments!

Love it!

Here's to Mike, Frank and Dustie!

100 Proof Press Stamps!

Trying to organize the new year with elements of gratitude.  New Year Resolutions include thanking people with handmade.

My first installment is this little bookmark!

Staying true to my mixed media, whatever style I used a 100 Proof Press stamp, on a playing card, sewn to a bingo card and stitched a hanging tag and added rick rack.  So, simple...yet unique.

Just below this cut glass pitcher stamp I added a button and a handwritten sentiment.

Easy....Peasey!

Bumper Stickers!

If you left comments don't forget to email me your mailing address!  So, far the winners are:

Darla...have your address, need your last name!

Barbara D., Gretchen of Getsme & Theory need name and address you are winners!

3 more winners available!

Leave a comment!

My email:  alexalett@comcast.net

New Year.....New Stuff!

Being the Hunter and Gatherer that I am....my search for a fun, brainless, yet descriptive assessment of who I am and what my car does has been fruitless for years.  So, with the ease of a few pecks on the keyboard my bumper stickers were created.  Below is now what accessorizes my car!

Should you want one for yourself...they are available here.

This is what I'm talkin' about!


First ten people that comment will get there 
choice of either bumper sticker for FREE!
Just email me your mailing address and it is yours!


May your new year be filled with good junking!