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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

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

8 comments:

  1. You are so right--some people don't understand the need to create--I have a brain-list going a mile long for projects. Your creative goodies are so beautiful. Have a great and Happy New Year!

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  2. Love your fabulous projects. I completely get the "need" to create. It keeps me up at night. Stay creative! Stay crafty! Happy New Year!

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  3. You are right, some people just don't get us crafter gals! You did good.

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  4. Absolutely loverly creations Tiff....And sure do know what you mean...I get down right cranky if I don't have some hand-doing going on.....and that's pretty much what I am these days since I need to hit the books rather than the crafting. Hope your holidays were merry and bright...and your new year filled with joy, hope and promise....Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  5. What a beautiful work of Art you made! I need to get back in that crafty mode... Soon!!
    Happy New Year!
    xxx Liz

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  6. I just had to click on over here because of your blog title!
    THE CRANKY QUEEN!
    That is just too cute!

    Ciao Bella.

    Your newest follower
    Creative Carmelina

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  7. you simply MUST open an etsy store!!!

    or do you have one already?

    HAPPY NEW YEAR YOUR HIGHNESS

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  8. How darling, I just love them. Thank you for your wonderful comment and for stopping by.

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