Shoes

There's something irresistible about tiny old shoes.

 (photos by my friend, Miss Jodie LeJeune )

I like to line them up,

I like them under glass.

I love to use them in my art.

I love them handmade.

These were 'cobbled' by my precious friend Dawn.

Ever since she sent them to me I've wanted to try my hand at shoe making.

First attempt.

I used a pattern from one of my Japanese Zakka books.

Although they're written in Japanese, the step by step illustrations are easy to follow.

I used an old felted sweater & vintage buckle on  this one.

This little elf shoe is inspired by a vintage pair I own.

I know it's only September but I can't help but look ahead to Christmas.
 It'll be here before you know it!

 Remember my altered ballet slippers?
Well I've restyled them for Christmas.

If you'd like to make a pair, I'll be teaching this class on

 October 28 for Paper Cowgirl.

(information will be on the Paper Cowgirl blog)

If you don't have time to make them, you can buy these
 in my esty shop.

I plan on making more, I'm trying very hard to get my etsy going.

I made the little stars by hand with German glass glitter.

They should age beautifully.

Lily & I got an unexpected package from Denmark last week.

A few weeks ago I saw Dorthe had made this amazing heart for her sweet Mathilde. 

Well I loved it of course, so look at what she sent to us!

These are awesome!

 Dorthe used 2 of my favorite pictures for these hearts.

Lily feels very special when she receives gifts from my friends. Someday when she's older she'll realize how truly blessed she is to have wonderful art made just for her!

Lily chose the pink heart for her room, & the sepia heart now hangs on the memory cabinet in my bedroom.

Dorthe you are such a gifted artist & a true friend.

Thank you!

Believe it or not I am alone in the house today!

Lily & Daddy are on an Indian Princess camp-out & the boys are with their Grandparents.

It's too quiet, I can't concentrate.

Hope you have a great, loud weekend!