Hurray! It's Spring!

With today the first day of Spring...we can now believe it's really here. Time to get out the warm weather wear! Time to get going on great new listings for etsy! Actually, we're all working on stock for our local Art and Craft Show coming up in a few weeks. We've been doing it for years and it's a really special event..the longest running Art and Craft Show in the state. It's a two day show, Saturday and Sunday, but the crowds are huge on Saturday and we usually almost sell out on that day, Sunday is more leasurely, giving us time to check out some of the other booths' merchandise and see what's new and interesting. All three of us, Yellikelli, Cadiwompus and SheerFab, have adjoining booths, so we look like one great big boutique. It's a fun weekend..wish you all could come join us...Art on the Lake, April 16 and 17..in Lake Guntersville.

ANTS IN THE HOUSE

I had been plagued for sometime with ants invading my house, especially the kitchen. I had tried all the recommended solutions, short of actually using poisonous pesticides. I really didn't want to kill them, just get them to stay outside where they belong and I'm sure are more happy there than inside. And anyway I can't risk using something that might harm my three precious rescue kitties. So, I was checking Google for some helpful advice. A wonderful person had posted that she (he) used black pepper to deter ants from coming inside. I tried it..just sprinkled some around where the ants were...and within hours, no more ants! It's been a while now and haven't seen even one ant. I can't thank that person enough..such an easy harmless solution to an irritating problem. Thank you Google Person!!

I've Been Scrapping Again!!

Gathered up a bunch of my favorite fabs...muslin, cotton brocade, lace and fringe and decided they would make a sweet skirt for a Valentine party or a special spring garden party. The skirt has panels and panels of all the different fabrics with ruffles and handkerchief hems and seams with my signature raw edges. One panel features appliqued hearts, perfect for Valentine's Day. This skirt also has my "fits everyone" drawstring waist, so no need to worry about size. Check it out on etsy.

Christmas Day Snow In Dixie

Hey, Merry Christmas!!! It's really snowing here in Dixie...we hardly ever have snow here, especially on Christmas but we're getting it today. I'm somewhat North of Birmingham, Al, and this is the first time ever they're supposed to get snow on Christmas day, at least since records have been kept. It's really pretty, but here in the South we have a hard time getting around in it..I think people who have snow most of the time in winter laugh at us because we panic when it snows here. But its so pretty while it lasts. Happy Holidays everyone from Sheer Fab and Shabby Fab.

Moving On to Spring Stuff

I know the first day of Winter is not until tomorrow...but it's time to start thinking spring...at least new spring fashions. So, that gives me a chance to start using my favorite fabrics again...raw edge muslin, vintage crochet and laces..along with my special upstyled pastel cotton sweaters. This is my first creation for Valentine, Easter and spring, 20ll. It's now on Etsy with other examples of cute, restyled, upstyled sweaters and jackets..pop on over for a quick look...www.SheerFab.etsy.com. And while you're looking, check out ShabbyFab for some of my junkin' finds!

CREAM AND GREEN ENAMEL BAKEWARE

I was browsing in one of my favorite thrift stores yesterday and found this wonderful old enamel ware pan..the kind our moms used back in the 40s and 50s. This one is cream with green trim and was stuck under a table in the back, so had not been discovered and grabbed before I found it. I think the cream and green is from the 40's..so its definitely vintage. Its still in pretty good condition, inside is near perfect, but there are some chips around the edges. Enamel cookware was used in daily cooking back then before modern stainless and no stick became popular, so it was subject to some chips and dents..but this one has survived pretty intact. It came in several trim colors, white with red trim, that I'm told was from the 50's, and white with black trim. But I think the cream and green is my favorite. This one measures 9 by 14 inside and 9 3/4 by 15 3/4 overall. Has one hole in the handle for hanging if one would want to display it as a great kitchen decor collectible. I've posted it on www.ShabbyFab.etsy.com..so take a look.

A PINK CHRISTMAS TREE

I love pink Christmases. Red and green are fine and, of course, traditional. But I still love pink and pastels...they just seem so much happier. So,I added this pretty pink tree to a light green fleece top..and the scene needed snow, so that was accomplished with white paint snowflakes, and then a perky snowman with an aqua hat, which called for aqua Christmas balls on the tree. All in all, I think it turned out to be a really sweet pink Christmas. More on www.SheerFab.etsy.com.