CREATING for CONNIE in CANADA....

Isn't this an UBER CUTE stitchery??....Made by my Canadian friend Connie...and turned into a birthday card ( by me) for her sister, Mary....I STITCHED it by machine onto layers of Stampin UP! dp...added a computer printed sentiment...and added ribbon laced thru some jumbo eyelets...Connie is a wonderful customer...and friend.....and definitely keeps me bizzzzzzzzy on my days off from Lowes!

Another "Connie request"...this 8x8 lavendar sachet pillow, I made using some vintage fabric from my STASH...I LOVE dots!!...and the lavendar sent is just YUMMY!...its a gift for same sister Mary...

Oh...and THIS card...a special Connie request for a newborn's birth-day....I am finally getting around to using some of my favorite TOOLS in my studio....Cuttlebug....Revolution....dies & embossing folders...not to mention more STUFF outta my stash!

......and this is the inside of the card....a speical sentiment Connie requested....I printed it on my computer......uber FUN !!!
So...if you are wondering WHEN I am actually going to be loading up my ETSY shop with my new creations from The Bee Hive Studio.....I promise, it will be soon.....If you'd like a SPECIAL REQUEST order.....just email me!....A big box 'o goodies, and two separate envelopes are on their way to Canada!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Creative blessings,
Debbie

MULTI-TASKING Projects...How BIZZZZZZZZZARE!

What in the world??....How many projects can a bizzzzzzzzzzzzzzy bee have going on at one time? This is my CREATIVE MESS.....my Bee Hive Studio...many projects...many stations....just not enough time.....anyone else have this problem?I know I am a LUCKY gal to have ALL THIS Space to play in....but, when my creative juices start flowing, I start doing a bingbingbing from one table to the next.....as my bff Laura would say..."I saw something shiney"

Here's just a FEW of my ribbons & trim...just waiting to be attached to paper....or fabric.....and as you are thinking, "Wow, this chickie needs some organizing"...I have tried that...but when I create I have to have everything IN SIGHT!

And on the OTHER table....my papercrafting.....check out that OPEN space!!!!...Actually 8x8 .....PLENTY GOOD ROOM!!!

Oh...and ANOTHER project in the works ( did I mention bingbingbing??)....SOme Amy Bulter fabric YUMMY-NESS .....on a lampshade....soon to be in my ETSY shop!!....check back at the beginning of the week ...my next days off!

And, in the meantime, I am trying to get my fabrics washed & prepped for sewing BAGS & APRONS ( getting that sizing out , which really plays havoc with shrinkage!)...and the VINTAGE Quilt Chain...ready to go into the shop!!
SO......I am off to work in a little while....guess I better CLEAN-UP!
Have a MOST Blessed Day!!
Debbie

LOWES Paint Department...This is Debbie...How may I help you?

Just a little FYI post today....I am about 7 weeks into my new LIFE at working in the outside world....my status as of today is PART-TIME Seasonal, at Lowes Home Improvement ...which is approximately 40-45 hours a week right now.....Soon, they will tell me IF I can be permanent....which I am hoping for BEEEEEEEEEEEECause I am sooooooo loving it!

I spend 1/2 my time in Home Decor ( the other day I cut 48 Plantation Faux wood Blinds!!!)...and the other 1/2 of my time is in the PAINT DEPT.......I LOVE PAINT!!!....I keep telling my managers ( and everyone else who will listen) that I LOVE PAINT!.....OH, the YUMMY colors!!!
So.....after catching up on some blog reading this morning ( I work 10-7 today)...I came across this past posting from THE NESTER (who would absolutely LOVE the Home Decor MIS-TREATMENTS!)....where she reveals her favorite paint color Tobacco Road.....OK...now....just to let you all know what I have discovered in the past few weeks at LOWES is: Pay NO ATTENTION to the ad on TV about color matching that BIG PURPLE animal....it wont work.....anything with any texture or mix of colors( that pillow with brown/black/tan specks) will not be an EXACT match....sorry!..BUT>>>I CAN match that piece of trim you yanked off your wall ...OH...and we have also color matched a FINGER NAIL ( yes...the nail..!!!)EEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWW!!!.... ..AND.....you CAN bring in MOST color names or #'s off other paint companies...and we can mix it for you....because we have the secret code!(...ok..the computer does)...and ALSO....we can do University and SPORTS team colors too!....which is UBER cool!..
Now...in my opinion....IF you are going to take the time to paint...then I would advise you to use Lowes VALSPAR Signature or Ultra Premium paints.....(no, this is not a commercial...just my "expert"??? opinion)....The difference between Valspar & Olympic paints is like the difference between CREAM( valspar)...and WATER(olympic).....SO....if you are just painting to move out of where you are...or just need a quickie coverup...then use the Olympic...BUT...if you want the YUMMINESS ..and are planning on living with the color for a while, then absolutely use Valspar...you will not be disappointed!
Also...if you have a LOWES in your town....and have kiddos.....you need to take advantage of our BUILD & GROW program.....Two saturdays every month...we do a FREE Craft project with the kids....sign up on-line....the next one is scheduled for June 28th....UBER COOL baseball field!
I have been soooooooooo happy to be put in charge of this the past few sessions....I LOVE THE KIDS!!
Ok.....so...thats it for right now....I have to get some creating done.....my STUDIO is overflowing with projects!!!!!
Thanks for visiting....
Creative blessings,
Debbie

What was once OLD...has become NEW...again

Well....its my day off from my job at Lowes...and I am bizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzy creating for my Etsy shop.....and after catching up on some morning blog-reading...I thought I would give my input ( not that anyone asked...but, beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeecause I feel inclined to)....on the matter of copyright with crafts....whether it be paper/textile/wood or whatever...if you obtain inspiration and value from someone elses work, then it is always polite to acknowledge them. But, seriously, there's not too much that IS new!....Take these yo-yo's.......I have rescued them from a Love-Worn, VINTAGE quilt....and transformed them into fun & fresh..USABLE little works of art....This sweet little swag below measures approximately 7 feet long...and would be adorable for qualifying for one of The Nester's window mistreatments.....or over a mantle...or in a bowl....Little pieces of the past...YUMMY 1930's fabrics and flour sack cloths!

And CHECK THESE OUT!!.....from the same rescue....sets of TACKS for your corkboard....along with some of my coveted ANTIQUE buttons attached.....how much fun are these for YOUR creative space????
OHOHOH.....and these too.......FUN bookmarks....Gigando paper clips with yo-yos attached on either side with UBER FUN buttons( some old....some new)
ANyhoo.......beeeeeeeee sure to check out the NEW STUFF in my Etsy shop.....my creative MOJO is working overtime....and I am LOVIN' it!

.........and BTW.......since being out in the "retail world" for the past 6 weeks, I have made a discovery......that there are some AWESOME ,WONDERFUL people in the world....my friendly customers>>>always with a smile.....and then...there are those stinkers( you know who they are!!!)..who should NEVER leave the house and inflict rude, mean & ugly remarks on the poor working class servants.!!!!...Not to mention(but I will)..those who OPEN packages to "see whats inside" ..and then not only do NOT put said item back in the package, BUT..leave it totally NOT where it goes!....sheeeeeeesh!....cant we all be respectful of one another?.....I even go into OTHER retail stores , and rehang fallen items...or front face stock...or help other customers with a smile.......
Thanks for reading my rant of the day....while I have been creating...I have been doing ALOT of thinking!(obviously!...lol)
Creative blessings,
Debbie

TRANSITIONS.......and reflections........

Hellooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...is anyone still checking??...Is this blog ON???...It has beeeeeeeeeen forever and a day since I posted....not to mention even having time to BLURF myself, and see what everyone else has been up to.....well...thats what happens when after over 22 years of staying at home....working OUT OF the home...then transitioning back into the everyday workforce does to you.......I feel like a butterfly making the transition.....its a whole new world!!.....And my job....at Lowes....I am sooooooooo LOVIN' IT!!.... SO,....what have I been up to in the STUDIO?.....Well....after the 22 year transition...I decided to revisit my first love of sewing...pulled out my most awesome faithful Bernina...and....jumped back into FABRICS again!....and it feels so good!!!.....After joining a few swaps...I am SEW ready to get some of my APRON creations....and other fabric goodies into my Etsy shop....so STAY tuned....& check back!

This first apron went to my swap partner who also lives in Tennessee...(how cool beans is that??)..Yummy fabrics from HL...mixed with a little Amy Butler...VINTAGE tea/dish towel ...TOPPED with a brooch from my dd JOY-FULL-NESS ( it matches!!!)...UBER cute!!

And this one.....from the same fabric....for another swap partner ( in AUSTRALIA!!)....I fashioned this using one of the Days of the Week VINTAGE Vogart towels from my stash....THIS is going to be something I will be creating for my ETSY shop....using my vintage stitcheries in Aprons....Bags....etc......

The possiblities are ENDLESS.....you should see my stash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And how about THIS yummy-ness???????????????....These uber cute MORSELS are PINCUSHIONS!!!.....One-of-a-kind little ( ya know I LOVE little) goodies...that will be in my ETSY shop .....Fun....& Funky......gotta have one???....Email me with your colors, and I'll do up something JUST FOR YOU!....Each comes with a couple of fun pins also...assorted glass beads attached to pearl head pins....

.......oh, and THIS one...is mine........yummy-licious colors....that turquoisey-blue is one of my faves....it IS The Bee Hive STudio color!
SO....in reflection.....altho, I am making the "butterfly" transition....my sewing and fabric is here to stay....but, I still will be creating PAPER crafts also......I cannot help myself.....and I have tons of projects in the works!
THANKS to all who keep checking in on me.....I will beeeeee back to visiting soon!!
Creative blessings,
Debbie