all you'll need is a few felt scraps, sequins and some glue to create these little charmers for your tree!
(from "christmas helps 1965" a family circle publication)
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ABOUT
- i grew up in southern california during the 60s + 70s so i can’t help but be influenced by the crafts + design of that time. please think of this blog as a sketchbook where i share some of these influences.
a note on vintage books + craft supplies
- the images in this blog are mainly from my personal collection of vintage publications + i always cite the source. however, i am unable to provide instructions for the projects or sources for the supplies pictured in many of the images.
PODCASTS, etc
- watch me using a vintage flower loom
- listen to me talk about 60s + 70s crafts
- read a flower loom how-to
- see me make flowers with martha
upcoming shows + classes
- renegade craft fair in san francisco july 18 + 19
- flower loom demo @ the curiosity shoppe in san francisco july 17th
SHOP
- my etsy shop
- tinsel trading in new york
- reform school/home ec in los angeles
- the curiosity shoppe in san fransciso
ALSO FIND ME AT
an appreciation
- i have met many people and made alot of new friends in the course of writing this blog. opportunities I would have never imagined possible have also come my way. i want to thank all of you for your continued love and support. xo
Do you happen to have the pattern for those birds? I love them!! they are just to cool!!
Posted by: Dawn Castro | December 03, 2006 at 09:50 AM
the patterns in those old magazines are sometimes so bad! i actually made the owl by just sketching the pattern myself. it was super easy. i am now going to attempt the birds.
Posted by: cathy callahan | December 03, 2006 at 12:38 PM
cute!!
Posted by: Andreia | December 27, 2006 at 03:33 PM
These are wonderful - so easy to make and fun to do with the kids!
Posted by: Stephanie | March 12, 2007 at 11:34 PM