Lucky Cooper Ring Bearer

This cute, well behaved dog performed his duties perfectly. We pranced up the aisle on command and delivered the rings to bridal couple, then ran back up the aisle to watch the rest of the wedding.

I was approached to make 'something' the dog could carry and came up with the idea of a tie to match the groomsmen. Rather than just hang it around his neck, I thought a collar would be a nice finishing touch.  The collar attaches in front, under knot, with a piece of Velcro. The rings are held in place with a ribbon in position where a tie tack would be.

Pets are among the most popular pillow and purse choices.

Here are some gifts commemorating our favorite pets . . .

 

 

Engagement Gift

Here is one of my favorite pillows. I love the picture!

My Favorite Necklace for one of my Favorite People

I love the picture in this heart. It is of two of my favorite people, taken by their Mom. She has a great 'eye' and is a talented artist, too. She used a graffiti filled concrete wall for the background and all the pictures in the group are outstanding. This one, of two faces were just right for the long pewter heart. I did a 'free style' necklace to hang it on. She loves it and wears it all the time. Similar necklace can be custom made for you. Visit www.portraitpillows.com.

Although I can not ...

Although I can not see your face,

as you flip these pictures a while,

somewhere in a far off place,

I hear you laughing and I smile ...

Ring Bearer Dog Collar for Wedding

A ring bearer dog collar for when your dog is part of the family, and you want him to be included in important family events.

That's what my friends wanted, so I created a ring bearer dog collar and tie. It matches the wedding attendants clothing and will be a cute addition to the wedding.

 The ring bearer dog collar attaches with a small Velcro square which is hidden under the collar. It makes the ring bearer dog collar adjustable to fit perfectly and is easy to put on dog. The wedding rings attach to the ring bearer dog collar with a small ribbon bow which unties easily at the right moment.

"Lucky Cooper" and Ryan Allen, after the wedding.

Isn't it cute? More information available at www.portraitpillows.com

Envision - Women in Art, Design & Wellness, March 4 -5, 2011

This was our display at the new Envision show.

It was such a nice event - I'm hoping it will become an annual show.

Wilder Mansion has been restored to it's original beauty and is a wonderful venue.

Baby Gift

Isn't this the sweetest baby?

New necklace

I love this picture - it's so romantic. Just had to make a necklace for my friends. It's their picture and they just celebrated their 1st anniversary.

Wonderful Japanese wedding pictures

This is the back side of wedding picture.




Anniversary pillow, featuring small pictures of the bride and groom as children, their young family and their wedding photo. It's always a challenge to incorporate groups of pictures. I was pleased with the way this turned out and so was my customer.

Some of my November orders

Eyelet pillow with double ruffle. I donated a gift certificate to United Way Silent Auction fundraiser. This is the pillow the winner ordered. I was very pleased with it and hope it will be enjoyed by the recipient.

The pretty baby is Lucy, who will be celebrating her 1st birthday Dec. 11th, I think. The picture in white hat is from her Baptism. The key chain is a gift for grandpa. So cute. her pictures always have hats of flowers. Precious.

Heeeer's Oliver!

My Grand Nephew Oliver got his first haircut, in time for 1st Grade. He had beautiful ringlets. Here's the before and after, with my SIL Ani, his grandma. Is it just me, or are grandmother's getting younger?

His mom Janell is great about sending pictures, so I had lots to choose from in making a charm bracelet. Pictures start at left when he was just born, to 1st day of Kindergarten, last year.

Oliver charm bracelet shows Oliver from infant to kindergartner.

Portrait Purse and Tote, matching set

This is a good way to see the size difference in the horizontal purse and the tote bag.

New Jewelry - Portrait Necklaces, Bracelets & Key Chains

These are new jewelry designs I've been working on. I'm having a lot of fun creating each one.

Little Vi purse

The adorable little girl in this vintage picture is my mother, with her big sister. She wanted a small bag to carry when she goes out with the ladies. This bag will hold all the essentials and has a long shoulder strap that will fit across the chest, for secure, hands free browsing.

Elmhurst Garden Walk Art Faire 7-11-10

What a gorgeous day we had! Beautiful sunny, low 80's, nice breeze . . . perfect. Our new tent was put to good use. I bought it last year, after standing in the sun at an Art Fair. It's really pretty, with a high point at the top - kind of like a castle. I'm trying to resist 'decorating' it with lots of tulle or netting. We'll see . . .

Elhmurst Garden Walk Art Faire July 11, 2010

We did it again! Our 3rd Annual - Elmhurst Garden Walk Art Faire. It was a beautiful day. Sunny, low 80's with a nice breeze. Perfect . . . except, I forgot my chair. So I had to stand almost all day. A neighbor loaned me a chair for the last few hours and I am so grateful. It's hard to keep smiling with aching feet.

I really enjoy this Faire because it's small and kind of elegant. We always see friends there and the setting is beautiful.

I bought my tent after last year's Faire when we spent part of the day standing in the sun. I'm so glad to have it. It's really pretty, with a high point in the center top. It kind of looks like a castle. If I wanted to go crazy, which I'm not sure I do, I would decorate it with lots of netting at the corners. I think that might be over-kill, but it would be fun.

Thank goodness for Joey who delivered the tent and tables and helped set up, and to Bob for helping take down tent and tables and bringing home. I don't know what I would have done without them.

Amy came out to work the Faire with me and we had fun and saw a lot of old friends.

Quote for Wedding Pillow?

Marriage is when a man and woman become as one; the trouble starts when they try to decide which one.

New Baby Pillow

The words at the bottom are "she is everything that is perfect wrapped in a tiny bundle"

Not Your Average Baby Pillow!