Patterned After You...

Last week I did a segment on Studio 5. I was given the assignment of making something new out of something old. The inspiration piece that I was given to work with was: Vintage Sewing Patterns. They gave me a few pictures of various ways to use patterns.. such as framed vintage pattern envelopes, and Christmas stockings made from pattern tissue.

None of those really struck my fancy...

so... I let my imagination wander.

I thought of all the times I have

been in on a project using patterns.

I talked with friends...

I pondered what I could do with this idea.

Inspiration struck...

I went to a darling tea party for a 40th

birthday party! SO FUN!

I though back to all the times the girls in my family

would dress up and attend the

Lions Club Annual Mother and Daughter Tea!

There is was! I was going to plan a tea party using

vintage patterns... the theme:

PATTERNED AFTER YOU!

A perfect Mother's day celebration idea.

Here is my favorite part of the whole thing...

Bette (Betty)my body!

I got a new Bette and removed the jersey knot covering

and mod podged various scrapbook papers.

I added a Crinoline skirt and some

pattern tissue paper embellishments...

and Bette is ready for the ball!

I wanted to tie in the whole sewing...pattern...dressform vibe. I got miniature paper mache' dress forms from Michael's and Mod Podged tissue paper...both vintage pattern tissue and regular Cheetah tissue. This was part of my Studio 5 set up. I also had a giant cork board that I Mod Podged with sewing pattern tissue paper. I used hat boxes for height and variation... Tissue paper flowers and lollies embellished with pattern tissue paper. To throw in the Spring time element I Mod Podged paper mache' Easter eggs with the same tissue papers that were on the dress forms. Add chartreuse ribbon for color and you are good to go! This was a super fun and easy assignment! I had a blast planning all the elements of a Spring time tea party. Now... I just need to host actual soiree! I tried to embed the Studio 5 segment here on my blog as proof I was actually there... but had technical difficulties. So... Just go here and watch it from their site.

Don't you want to be a Christmas Domestic Diva?

I am usually one that sticks with more traditional Christmas colors...

But..

I have been loving the pink, green, turquoise combo for a fun whimsical Christmas.

If you have these colors for your Christmas decor... I've got an ensemble for you!

I found some fabric that I LOVED for an apron I made to match the gloves I demonstrated on Studio 5...

I was going to give a few as gifts...
I have two extra.
I am hanging my shingle and going to put them up for sale.
I have never sold an apron before, usually it is only a labor of love.
I made a few too many...
It is the one on the left... with black and pink and green Christmas ornaments .
It comes with matching gloves.
I think they would be perfect for your Christmas dinner attire!
$65.00 plus shipping... I do paypal.
Let me know if you are interested...
Remember.. I've only got two!
First come... first serve
thisandthat.amyd@gmail.com

Studio 5... Glam Gloves

Last Thursday I was on Studio 5... a local TV show.

I showed how to glam up rubber gloves.

I owe the inspiration to the apron/ gloves queen of the world, Sherry from Creations from the heart...

I was quite nervous, but it turned out to be pretty fun!

Here's a pic with the hostess of the show, Brooke Walker
My apron display...
Darrin Adams and Brooke Walker... The hosts of the show
My new Christmas apron I made for the show!
It was a stretch for me... I usually go for way more traditional colors for my Christmas aprons.

It was such a fun experience!

I hope to be able to do it again!

Thanksgiving Dishes... Done with GLAM!

Tomorrow I am going to make my live TV debut on Studio 5!

YIKES! I am excited, but a little nervous!

I am going to be talking about a few of my favorite things...

APRONS & GLOVES...

I think the closest I will be to actually wearing full length satin gloves is wearing full length rubber gloves... to do dishes!

Why not glam up the ordinary?

They make fun girlfriend gifts, teacher gifts, accessories to an apron...

I am hosting Thanksgiving this year and I am going to be giving them out to my guests

as a favor AND a hint!

Pair with a cute apron... and doing dishes has never been so glamorous!

I get by with a little help from my friends...

Today was supposed to be a day where I get my laundry done...

maybe clean my house.

Instead...

I am on pins and needles...

watching the dumb numbers from Studio 5.

This is usually why I don't do contests...

I'm a nervous wreck.

I feel like a dieter that weighs after each little drink of water or flight of stairs.

Thanks to all of my blogging and facebook friends that have hooked me up with a vote.. or 25!

These pics are of me modeling some of the things I talked about in my video...

The witch hat... getting all warmed up for the Halloween season.

AND...

The super easy party glass... rocking Caylor's big day!

GO back here ...maybe vote again...
Thanks to all who are shouting me out...
I appreciate all your help.
The good news is... I'm not dead last any more...
Hopefully my numbers will continue to go up...

VOTE FOR ME!

Vote for me!

I'm a finalist in a contest to be a new contributor on a local TV show, Studio 5!

I decided a little last minute to enter... but I am jazzed to be a finalist.

As of right now I am totally in DEAD last... HOW EMBARRASSING!

Do me a favor...

Vote for me here !

Tell your friends and family to vote for me too.

I don't have a platform, but I would love to share some of my ideas with the world...

I'll get by with a little help from my friends...

Studio 5...

Well... If you haven't heard me mention it about a million times here I go... The swap party I hosted aired on Studio 5 this morning.There are more pictures and details in the post below...

I was a nervous wreck watching it,
but was happy the way it turned out.
Here it is...saved for posterity