I made a dress!!

As unbelievable as it may sound, allypye, the daughter of a wedding dress seamstress does not sew. The machine sits and waits but my insecurity trumps the desire to hear that oh so familiar sound of the foot pedal, the needle up and down, stitching and mending new and old things. I remember as a young girl standing very still while my mom took measurements for silk pajamas which matched silk pink sheets, making me feel like I was sleeping on a slippery Popsicle.
Sewing was her thing, and she was so good at it, I couldn't even try to measure up.
But years later, thanks to my WONDERFUL mother-in-law, I tackled the first step to what I hope will become one more outlet for creative bliss!
I bought this DRESS for Bella from Amy @ Small Potatoes and although the pattern seemed so simple, I had doubts that I could make one myself; just for messing around sake, I went to Freshly Picked and shared the link with Cindy Lou who encouraged me to buy the fabric so we could tackle the project together.
And we got it done in one afternoon!
Check it out peeps!!!

I tackled a sewing machine. YAY!

Thanks for reading!

beijos

allypye

I am beginning to like the sound of this!

Lately some things have clicked in my mind about crafting. I love making stuff for kids (especially girls, but hoping to expand to boys too soon); although the line that separates fine art and craft still makes a buzz in my ear from time to time,
I've decided to gear my Etsy Shop to Children's ART and Accessories. Making this stuff makes me feel great, and it provides a whole new avenue for expression. I think it can only do good things for my future fine art endeavors, rather than harm them, as I had previously assumed. The frame of mind that I put myself into while making kids crafts is incredibly energizing. Being immersed into a world of color, beauty and fantasy inevitably gives me a more positive outlook and a different perspective not only in art but in life as well.
As I write this, words like fullfillment, joy and satisfaction come to mind, and I become amazingly humbled to know that these are the things God knew I needed in my life! How amazing are the gifts and their amazing power to heal and renew.

Thanks for reading!
beijos
allypye