Wednesday, June 15, 2011

My Creative Space: Packed.

This morning, I gathered my tools and materials and laid them reverently inside the pair of tackle boxes I picked up at last weekend's rummage.  The contents of my shop were bagged, tagged, and stashed in our already full-to-bursting van, ready for our Sunday morning roadtrip---to camp! 

(Actually, to remedy the full-to-bursting situation, I snagged myself a set of Space Bags.  Veddy impressive...much more room now!)

The kidlets are counting the hours till our 5 AM departure time.  We'll be making the trip in one day, although it's a 15 hour ride, so we can make it to my "little cousin's" high school graduation in New Jersey on Monday.  I'm hoping I make it through the trip with my sanity in one piece.  (Stop laughing. You, too.)


Speaking of pieces, I put a few bits and bobs together last night, knowing the tool-packing would commence today.  I had an amazing thrifting day yesterday, and scored a huge jar of vintage buttons.  Which lent themselves nicely to these:
Creamsicle Ring

Periwinkle: Sewing Box Sacrifice Button Bracelet

Shiny: Sewing Box Sacrifice Earrings


I'm a little in love with them all, especially that first pair of earrings.  And I had to make my firstborn a ring--she's been nudging me for this little conversation piece since she came across the button in the center:


What's happening in your space this week?
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5 comments:

  1. teddybearswednesdayJune 15, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I LOVE LOVE the first pair of earrings too, the green ones, even though they are all smashing. Don't you love kids, exciting and counting down to
    a 5am departure.
    where does that enthusiasm go? In my books there's nothing to be excited about doing anything at 5am. ( not a morning person ) xo

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  2. MakeminemidcenturyJune 15, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    I love those first earrings too. I have a friend whom I think may like a set of your earrings for her birthday. I'll wait 'til you get back.

    If I can find my own spacebag, could I come to camp?

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  3. dimiJune 16, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    I love them all! I really like your taste and style! Have fun travelling! :)

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  4. PEACHESJune 16, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Hey I was just thinking about your magnificent buttons! I have seen button necklaces before but her tut makes it sound easier than I thought http://sara-vs-sarah.blogspot.com/2011/05/button-necklace-with-tutorial.html .....that's using thread, but suppose you could use wire too, no? Anyway, I'm just thinking out loud. Have fun on the road and camping. Don't forget the marshmallows!

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  5. mel @ loved handmadeJune 16, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Love a road trip! Those button rings are just lovely..

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