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Pretty in Pink Mosaic

1. Beach tote bag, 2.kawaii 3.rose hip 4.hanaletters 5. Not available, 6.Such Pretty Things 7. 23b 8.Glorius Treats 9. Pink Bunny

Halloween Weekend: Pumpkins and Garlands

This past Friday, I got to do my favorite Halloween tradition: making a jack-o-lantern. My bf and I save a day before Halloween to carve a pumpkin, bake pumpkin seeds, and enjoy watching a scary movie together.

My bf will do most of the carving and gutting and I take care of designing the face and separating the pumpkin seeds from the gunk.

I love giving my pumpkin a menacing look!

I've been also working on a pretty fall-themed garland to decorate my living room. I finally got around to finishing it on Saturday. The leaves are made from crushed velvet and it was project that was pretty easy to sew up. I really love how it came out!

How has your Hallow's eve weekend been? Parties, crafting, baking, or just hanging out? Sue

Stitch Rock's Birthday Show

Last week, SeeSueStitch participated for the 1st time in the Stitch Rock Craft Fair at the Old School Square in Delray Beach. My sister came along with me and we were both floored by the venue and myriad of wonderfully talented artists and crafters. What also impressed us were the special little details like the swag bags they made for the sellers and the cute party favors to celebrate the day. They made the cutest wooden brooches with Paper Sparrow's animal design lasered right on to them (lovely!). Midway through the festivities, there was a fashion show and they even served us cake! What a treat!

 

 

 

 

My sister was the best helper ever! And I was really lucky to have some awesome vendors/neighbors around me like Elisa Gomez (she makes gorgeous jewelry!), I Work Artwork (amazing crochet plushies!), The Hemp Butterfly (awesome hand-knotted jewelry!), and Sea of Bees (the most original jewelry pieces I've ever seen!). All in all, it was truly an amazing experience. This is definitely a show I hope to do again next year! Sue

Rainy Day Handmade

Around these parts (Miami, Fl to be exact), it seems to be wet, cloudy, and gray every day lately. Here are some wonderful handmade items that honor rainy days!

1. { shop update }, 2. right as rain, 3. a tiny spring rain hoop, 4. Umbrella, 5. Hello Note Card, 6. Phone Pouch: Color Your Rainy Day, 7. Blue Cloud Necklace, 8. April (rainbow) showers, 9. Colorful rain drops tote

I Want Monday!

There's no harm in wanting things even if you can't get them . . . just yet! Here's some things I'm pining for:

 This crazy cute sticker set by Catherine Campbell

The new album by Foster the People

 This Fisheye camera - so neat!

 Tim Burton's Art Book

 and finally, this gorgeous print by Ani Castillo

If I can get 1 little thing from this wish list, I'd be a happy camper! Anything you're recently gushing over? Drop me a link! Sue

DIY Roll Call: Picnic Time

Picnics are a great way to relish the summer. They're definitely meant to celebrate sunny days! One thing I've realized is that the key to a successful picnic is good planning. That means you've your blanket and picnic-happy supplies present and accounted for. With that in mind, I've discovered some terrific and easy how-tos on sewing up your own picnic wonderland. From making your own blanket to storing your utensils, it's all here, so enjoy!

**Patchwork Picnic Blanket from Centsational Girl

** Picnic Basket Revamp from Ever Kelly

** Picnic Basket Lining from Smile and Wave

** Picnic Bowl Cover Strap from maya*made

** Napkin/Flatware Rolls from Make It Do

Talk soon! Sue

Summer Trip, Stop #1: Edgar Allan Poe's House

I had mentioned in my previous post that my recent absence was due to my summer trip. My bf and I flew up to Pennsylvania and drove to upstate New York for a total of 8 days, and it was so much fun! The first 2 days of our trip were spent in Philly and I got the chance to visit Edgar Allan Poe's house. To say that I'm a fan of Poe is an understatement and taking a tour of his home was like an outerbody experience (I was that excited!). Here are some peeks of the tour:

 This really cool mural is located right across the street from Poe's house.

 I took this picture outside the gates of the house. The facade of the house actually faces the roadway, but to enter visitors must go in through a side entrance.

 This raven sculpture is located right outside the home. It definitely adds a feeling of creepiness to the house.

The house in itself is quite large but the rooms are tiny. Poe's room and writing quarters were located on the 2nd floor of the house.

 This is the infamous cellar (eerie, right?). It's supposed to be the inspiration for his short story "The Black Cat." If you've read the story, the cellar where the main character's wife is entombed holds a hair-raising resemblance to Poe's own cellar.

This is the side-end of the house that leads to backyard and pretty flower garden.

 A view from the opposite end of Poe's home.

Even though Poe only lived 6 years here, it is said to be the most productively creative years of his life where he wrote his most celebrated short stories like "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Fall of the House of Usher" (a personal favorite). It was also a time that was filled with great tragedy since his beloved wife Virginia perished of tuberculosis here.

If you love Poe and are in Philly, make time to visit his home! Oh, and as promised, here's my crafty homage to Poe: a free Poe Embroidery Pattern for you to enjoy (drawn by yours truly). I do ask not to distribute this pattern for sale since it's intended for personal use only. If you do whip up this pattern I'd love to see it, so don't forget to drop me a link! Talk soon, Sue

Putting the Disco back in Bow ties!

Seriously! I've always loved the whole ruffled shirt and bow tie ensemble. I grew up watching slasher films like Carrie and Prom Night where the ruffled tuxedo look was a standard. Who would have thought ruffles on men could look so appealing? But it was, in a very non-conventional and fun way.

William Katt looked quite dreamy in his tux (I have to admit his hair looked prettier than Carrie's).

Ruffles and bow ties came back thanks to American Pie.

When it came to my monkeys, I thought about my odd obsession with 70's prom garb and knew both ideas would go together wonderfully. These fellas need prom dates. Any takers?? Sue

Flickr Faves: Easter Edition

Here's some lovely inspiration Easter-themed! Hope everyone has a lovely Sunday!

1.bunny cupcake, 2. Not available, 3. Not available, 4. Bunnies cake topper, 5. Not available, 6. Spring Rice Krispies Pops, 7. Not available, 8. Peeps Cupcake, 9. Easter eggs

Home-grown Artist: Bret Pendlebury

I stumbled upon Bret Pendlebury's work on Etsy several years ago and have been a fan ever since. Bret was raised here in Miami, Florida but now lives in Philadelphia. His portraits are unique and retrospective. Here's a few favorites:

 

One detail that I really love is the signature birds in the background of many of his pieces (so genius). If you're interested in discovering more about this wonderful artist and his artwork, you can visit his Etsy shop or blog.

*Please note that all pics are linked to the original artist, so click away!