Notice: The Merge

For all you faithful followers out there, I have exciting news for you. To conserve my creative energy, I have decided to merge this blog with The Wrinkled Page, my other blog.
When I created this blog, I had hoped to magically tap into the font of infinite time, but I haven't even found the blasted thing yet! So since my sand crystals seem to have developed a frightening love for gravity, slipping through the neck of the hour-glass with dangerous rapidity, I have decided to conserve my efforts into one blog.
What you will find there (although I suspect you are already a Wrinkled Page reader) is a clever mixture of family anecdotes, my deep thoughts on life, a smidge of creative writing, and now.......drumroll please................crafty stuff! Wahoo!

The Owl Bag

I really want a new camera. Have I said that before? I just took at least 20 pictures of this bag, and these are the only 2 that aren't blurry.
Anyhow, this is what I worked on today while I was home with the sick child. It's a messenger bag made of sturdy olive green cotton twill with a subtle stripe going on. I drew the owl and appliqued him on the front flap. His eyes are antique snaps I found in my treasure box.
Strap and lining incorporate the fabric from his body and beak. It's a cute fall bag, perfect for any wise chick! Look for it soon on my etsy shop...as soon as I get a good picture, that is.