When Women Craft...

When Women Craft...what is it about the self~satisfaction that some women get when they complete a hand~made project...Pride, Ownership, Nostalgia, Relief, & the list can go on & on depending on that particular woman!  I know that some people "just don't get it"...but for those of us who do, well it is just plain inspirational!  OR that is the way The Cranky Queen feels when she completes something & IT actually turns out just like she had envisioned...A Masterpiece~Okay, I often "toot my horn !"

The adorable piece shown above was a gift from my gal pal, Dutchess Melanie.  She started with a thrift store silver-plated tray; modge podges vintage sheet music; & affixes a Graphics Fairy image of a little boy (she knows that I loved vintage little boy lithographs)...then she adorns the tray with a key, old button & a lovely vintage bell from an old Christmas ornament. What a touching & personal gift. A gift fit for a Queen!

Wanda & I posing with our Christmas Creations~

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The Cranky Queen created this pin cushion when participating in the Secret Santa Soiree.  I started with a thrift store mint julep cup; then made the cushion from scrap fabric used in our master bedroom's coverlet; gathered teal~colored binding for the edges & adorned with flowers made from vintage doilies and lace.  Stick pin with teal beads finished it off.

  
I had fun creating this little floret made with a leaf from a wedding fountain pen & some pillow trim.

...and the finished product was "inspirational!"  OR at least for  

The Cranky Queen!

KEEP CALM & CRAFT LIKE A WOMAN!

Tiffany