Somerset Life – Spring and Spools


The Spring issue of Somerset Life is now available.  You can get a copy at Stampington or try the book stores and craft stores in your area.

Inside you’ll see several of my easy to make altered spool place cards.

These simple spools are a fun way to “celebrate” life’s special occasions, or you could make personalized ones to pass on to your friends…just because.

Many of you have contacted me with questions regarding my wax paper dresses and other clothing items that were mentioned in the previous Winter issue of Somerset Life…thank you very much for asking. Unfortunately, the photos for this particular project were mistakenly left out of the article.  However, the good news is that I’ve posted them below…thank you to Stampington for sending over these fantastic pics!

The pieces shown above were created with either wax paper, a recycled paper grocery bag, a used dryer sheet (tea-dyed) as well as a few other scraps…I love using humble odds n’ ends in my art projects, don’t you?

I think these airy-looking pieces would look great hanging on a mini-clothes line…perhaps a decoration to celebrate Spring?  And when this season passes you can simply crumple them up and toss them, and then get going on making something sweet for Summer…then Fall, and so on.  Never-ending projects are my favorite!



27 Comments, Comment or Ping

  1. Congrats Becky!

    April 3rd, 2011

  2. laura huffman

    those are adorable. how fun. when i was younger i used to make things for my tiny dolls. love these.

    April 3rd, 2011

  3. Congratulations on being published…again. Your spools are perfectly adorable. Love the tiny clothes using such humble finds.

    April 3rd, 2011

  4. Michele

    Thank you for posting the photos from your previous article in Somerset Life. I felt bad for you that those photos were accidentally left out of the magazine containing your article. But I’m delighted to finally see the photos! Your wax paper/recycled paper/dryer sheet miniature clothes are so charming! And I love the way they are displayed, hung from the basket handle.

    April 3rd, 2011

  5. I love these! I have some miniature wooden clothes pins that I acquired a long time ago, this would be fun to make in my laundry room. Maybe then I’d be inspired to actually put the laundry away?

    April 3rd, 2011

  6. the dresses are so delicate and beautiful. so glad we get to see the pictures here too. sitting back tonight to enjoy the new somerset life.

    April 3rd, 2011

  7. I love these! The pics in the mag were so small. I’m glad I stopped by for a better look. I’m looking forward to a little Somerset reading after dinner. Takes me forever to get through the magazines since I savor each page. Hope you have a good week ahead. Take care.

    April 3rd, 2011

  8. miss lynn

    becky, you are a
    big time inspiration
    to me. i love your
    art. your look.
    beautiful artistic
    touches. these
    spools are great.
    the dresses –
    so lovely!
    xoxoxoxo

    April 3rd, 2011

  9. The simplicity of your work is always so refreshing! I have been a big fan of your spools for a while, and am gathering my own collection! Keep them coming.

    April 3rd, 2011

  10. Your spool place cards are so sweet – I just picked up my copy of “Life” and can’t wait to sit and read it through.
    I am thinking the spools would be a charming thing to make for students in an upcoming class of mine – a nice little treat!

    April 3rd, 2011

  11. congratulations becky!
    each of your makings
    are so tender & beautiful.
    lovelovelove xo

    April 4th, 2011

  12. I love those spools especially the one wrapped in lace, so pretty and so precious.
    Love me 🙂

    April 4th, 2011

  13. Super excited for you, Becky! What a beautiful feature article you have to showcase your lovely creations. I adore these and would love to make some. Always such an inspiration to visit your blog.
    xx,
    Autumn Clark

    April 4th, 2011

  14. Congrats Becky! The small photo in SLife didn’t do justice to your lovelies~
    I have made mini clothes lines; It would be a gorgeous addition to signify
    spring!

    April 4th, 2011

  15. Suz

    Oh, Becky,
    Here you go again…so soft, so gentle, such dear little items. I so love my treasure from you. Hope the sun comes up tomorrow so I can photograph it!!!
    Big hugs and congratulations. I can’t want to get my copy.
    Suz

    April 4th, 2011

  16. Thanks so much everyone for the kind words and support. I hope you all will enjoy a wonderful and creative week.

    April 5th, 2011

  17. Becky, the dresses are adorable! I agree…with those teeny, tiny clothespins, a mini clothesline would look so sweet, especially in a little girl’s room

    I love your spools. The wire with the hanging beads especially! So delicate! And FUN!

    Hugs, Diane

    April 5th, 2011

  18. Love your spools too 🙂 Georgeous work as always,Becky.

    Sanja xox

    April 5th, 2011

  19. I just love the look and feel of died dryer sheets – so soft and inviting. Your work is so lovely. Love the spools!

    April 6th, 2011

  20. Erin

    Just picked up the latest Somerset life! Just love the spools–they are gorgeous! 🙂

    April 6th, 2011

  21. These are so fabulous! I love the whispiness!

    April 6th, 2011

  22. I bought it, Becky!!! Loved the article and the spools! My hubby is even reading the magazine and complimented your work!!

    Hugs, Sweet Lady!
    Diane

    April 6th, 2011

  23. Thanks Diane, to you and your hubby!

    April 6th, 2011

  24. I have to tell you Becky, those little spool place cards are one of my FAVOURITE creations of yours to date.. and that’s not easy to say, as I adore so much of what you do!

    April 10th, 2011

  25. Was able to see your work at Barnes and Noble this weekend! Beautiful!

    April 25th, 2011

  26. Patti Kelly

    Becky,
    So happy you included Lillies of the Valley. I look forward to the 3rd week of May each year so I can place a vase of Lillies of the Valley right on my night table so I can smell the heady fragrance while lulling to sleep or waking in the night. I do the same with Lilacs.
    Always enjoy your creations! Patti

    May 25th, 2011

  27. I enjoyed my visit to your blog which I found through Pinterest. You make pretty things. Thanks for sharing.

    July 2nd, 2011

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