Waterrose Handcrafted Obsessions

eReader Kindle Bags and Hand Embroidery

2012-01-20T13:48:00.001-07:00

I've been looking for larger platforms to do embroidery and create something that is useful as well. I decided that ereaders needed a handmade/artsy carrying case to give them a bit more charm. These ereader bags have a shoulder strap that allows you to carrying across your body, or over your shoulder. I've padded them so that they also protect your ereader when you set it down. I

Vintage Costume Jewelry Finds Eisenberg and Trifari

2012-01-13T20:39:00.000-07:00

I attended an estate sale a couple of weeks ago....look at some of the pieces I ended up with.... This is an Eisenberg Ice Brooch Possibly a D and E, Juliana Piece A Mother of Pearl Cameo ....it's beautiful! Trifari Royal Coronation Brooch from the 1950s Vendome Pearls and Gold Brooch Warner Cushion Brooch Not sure of maker, but it has grey and gold

On New Years Eve

2012-01-02T13:22:00.002-07:00

We spent an hour or two and took pictures at sundown from the Superstition Mountains... ...click to see larger version

Animoto Video

2011-11-22T21:42:00.001-07:00

I decided to try out Animoto to create a long video of my creations. The purpose of this video is to have it playing on my laptop when I have a table at an art/craft show. It was quick and easy to make. But then I had all of the photo's I needed ready. Let me know what you think and if you have ever used this service.

Slow Creating

2011-11-01T04:30:00.000-07:00

As I've been creating lately I've pondered the materials that I use. For 20 plus years I've been collecting fabrics, trims, odds and ends that I'm attracted to. Lately as I search through my collection I've been thinking about who owned these treasures before me. Just like me I'm sure there was an "idea" and purpose for them originally. Recently I found several yards of the linen that you

High Tech Halloween Carving

2011-10-26T11:36:00.000-07:00

I would imagine that Marilyn never thought she would be a subject on a pumpkin! QR Code lasered into a pumpkin. A guy was standing trying to capture it with his phone, but I don't think he ever succeeded. EEEECK! a spider These were at Maker Faire in Phoenix on October 15th....

Country Chic and Vintage Linen

2011-10-23T12:47:00.000-07:00

I was doing one of my favorite things the other day...rummaging through an antique shop. I came across the best stall ever! Full of vintage fabric, trims, buttons.....oh my! Thankfully someone cruises around the shop to carry your items up front, because my arms were full. It probably works out well for them also, since you tend to forget how much you have collected...lol Really....is that

Caricature in Pottery

2011-10-20T20:54:00.003-07:00

There were a lot of incredible inventions and ideas at Maker Faire in Phoenix last weekend (see below). One of the most entertaining was the potter who created caricatures. I stood and watched him create one of a little girl. She was adorable and he was amazing. David Bradley

Do You Know this Man?

2011-10-18T08:21:00.001-07:00

Who does he remind you of? Look at all of his parts...you'll be amazed by what you find.

Cupcake

2011-10-16T20:39:00.001-07:00

It was my birthday on Saturday and I woke up to this deliciousness! This is the before... After the first wonderful bite! Glad I had someone to share them with....thanks sweetie! If you live in the Phoenix area these mouth-watering cupcakes can be found CandyLand Cupcakes

Historic Hand Embroidery

2011-10-14T20:30:00.000-07:00

Amazing aren't they? I have been doing some research on embroidery. I am fascinated with pieces that are related to the "order of the golden fleece." As I delve more into this subject I will update you on what I have found. But for now...enjoy this beautiful hand embroidery. The cope was made between 1433 and 1442, designed by Robert Campin. Produced in the workshop of Thierry du

She Wore Blue Velvet

2011-10-13T11:14:00.000-07:00

I've had some hand dyed velvet in my stash for a while now. I purchased it from someone on Etsy and didn't end up using it for a project that I had in mind. I spied it as I was looking for something else...and well....I didn't find that something else...lol But as soon as I touched that velvet I thought about how luxurious that would feel around my wrist...or your wrist! I started gathering

It's A Dogs Life

2011-10-10T14:46:00.000-07:00

Ohhhh, it's been a really difficult day. Chasing balls..Sasha chasing me...barking...begging for treats Warming up a bit Sitting and contemplating life Sasha, there's no room for you here on this step... It's your turn now....mom...where's the towel?

To Get You In The Mood

2011-10-07T06:30:00.000-07:00

by: Yann Pendaries by: Nicholas Bell by: The BQE by: Virtuality Studios

Thank You Cards

2011-10-05T06:30:00.000-07:00

During our travels I take a lot of pictures. They just sit, lonely on my computer and have been begging to be shared. After looking through them I decided to create some moo postcards and include them as thank you gifts to my customers. Have you ever used Moo to create business cards? Well if not, let me tell you they are the best thing since birthday cake (and you thought I would say sliced

Wedding Memories

2011-10-03T07:34:00.000-07:00

What are the special keepsakes from your wedding? Photos, the top of the cake, a wedding garter? I was asked to create eight of my bridal cuffs and a ring bearer pillow for a bride which will become a keepsake for her and her attendants on this special day. It's such a joy to work on this type of project. As I stitched I thought about other weddings and how special the memories

Hope Diamond Ouray Colorado

2011-09-18T16:12:00.001-07:00

I would have never considered that the Hope Diamond ever resided with a family in Ouray, Colorado. Don't get me wrong, I love Ouray and hope to spend a week there every summer. But really....the Hope Diamond! We have spent a week there for about the last five summers. It wasn't until summer of 2010 that I finally visited the museum. I was wandering though the house and came to a room where a

Flower Garden Camisole

2011-09-14T14:47:00.000-07:00

I haven't made a piece of clothing for many, many years. As I was digging through all of my vintage textile collection I came to this lovely hand crocheted yoke. It looks like dogwood flowers, but I'm not sure. What do you think? I wish I could crochet like this because I'd love to make another. It looks like a very easy pattern and I may try it someday...adding it to my journal as I

Tangled Threads

2011-08-25T15:41:00.003-07:00

This was the beginning of my creative process over the last two days. A paper plate and various threads that I hand dyed. I have some new cuffs in my shop and am listing more each day! Most are created with vintage fabrics, trim and buttons. Hope you take a peek!

Blue Willow Cuff Hand Embroidered

2011-08-02T16:37:00.004-07:00

The wedding was to take place on the day the blossom fell from the willow tree...I love it when handcrafted items, like pottery take on a life of their own. Have you ever seen Blue Willow pottery? I think it's beautiful and when I started thinking about making a cuff that pattern popped into my head. There is a lovely fairy tale that tells about a young couple who could not be together because of

A Cool Vacation in Ouray Colorado

2011-07-30T16:14:00.015-07:00

Iceburgs in Colorado!Not our dog, but I can say that she had a ball playing here.This trail took about 7 hours to offroad on. California Gulch and Animas Forks.We got away from the heat in Phoenix for a week. The area around Ouray is so beautiful and scenic. This was the first year we've been there that I could wear shorts all week. It's also the first time that we camped...which was so much

The Story of Lucky

2011-07-05T13:48:00.006-07:00

A few weeks ago I was sitting in my studio and saw something bright and yellow fly past the patio doors. I got up to see what it was. To my amazement it was a parakeet. (mostly amazing because of what I had been thinking about just the night before) My first thought was that it was one of the many wild parakeets that fly around the valley. I've never seen one before, but I know that they exist.

Oh Say Can You See

2011-07-02T08:58:00.009-07:00

Waterrose Handcrafted ObsessionsSweet and DirtysSeptember HouseThat Old Blue House 2Ponder and Stitch

Arizona Fires

2011-06-13T15:08:00.004-07:00

So early in the fire season and so many fires already. Over 400,00 acres burned, just in the Wallow Fire so far.If you are traveling/camping in Arizona please make sure you extinguish camp fires and don't throw lit cigarettes onto the ground or highway. If you off-road make sure you are not driving over dry grass/weeds.Keep safe!

Another Mad Tea Party!

2011-06-02T08:28:00.003-07:00