Summer’s definitely in the air here…has it started for you yet? And if so, have you had a chance to hit the beaches? Our family LOVES going to the ocean for fun and relaxation. And while we’re there, one of my favorite activities is scavenger hunting for all kinds of beachy finds. In the current issue of Somerset Life, you’ll see some of my stitched Summertime souvenirs. I made these memory sparking pieces using recycled dryer sheets…this material’s airy vibe goes well with this time of year. BTW, I created the heart pillows that are featured on the cover of this issue.
These pouches are filled with beach finds from Nantucket Island.
And here are some hearts that I made using similar supplies. I think these hearts would make pretty wedding favors. The how-to instructions to create both of these projects are included in my article, “Pillows & Pouches.”
Within this issue you’ll also see some altered Peat Pots that I created…of course I had to add a couple of birds (the how-to instructions are included within the article.)
Also within this issue under “Locales of Intrigue” you’ll find an article that I wrote which features one of my favorite stores, Nesting on Main. There are many lovely photos taken by Johanna Love to drool over. This store is a definite must see so stop on by if you can, and please say hi to wonderful Wendi for me, if you do go.
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Hi Becky! Congrats on all of your features in the issue. Your pillows and pouches are stunning and how wonderful that they are found treasures to remember special moments in your life.
xo,
Abby
P.S. This cover is one of my SL favorites!
June 28th, 2011
Those Peat Pots are just lovely!
June 28th, 2011
Congrats on the features and I just love the hearts of the cover. I have fallen in love with the pillow & pouches project, what a lovely way to save pieces collected from a holiday. I have a little jar that I filled with shells that my kids and I collected one afternoon during an impromptu visit to the beach back in 2005. I made a little tag with the story attached and it sits in my craft room. Its a wonderful reminder of why I love to document our lives. Thanks for sharing.
Love me 🙂
June 28th, 2011
Beautiful creations Becky. What a wonderful way to keep the treasures collected together and display them.
I came home with a small jar of tiny rocks and beach glass from our trip (yes, it seems we do share a love for the same souvenirs!) and these look like wonderful ideas for keeping them all together and displaying them in a perfectly enchanting way.
Now I really can’t wait for that issue to land!
June 28th, 2011
Beautiful Becky! I’ll have to head to the bookstore this week to pick this issue up. We just returned from a week at the beach as well and I love your idea of creating the little pockets of shells. My husband always laughs at me because I can never seem to stop picking up shells. I always end up with a five-gallon bucket full before the week’s out. We have jars of shells literally all over our house.
June 28th, 2011
Hi Becky,
I love the little dryer sheet pouches….what a perfect way to display tiny treasures. I shall borrow your idea so I can safely tuck away the sweet little things my grandbabies loe to give me when we’re outside playing!
As usual…you are such an inspiration!
June 28th, 2011
I continue to adore the Somerset Life issues! Must get this one….hope it’s on the shelves! Congrats on the cover! You continue to inspire me!!!
June 28th, 2011
congrats, dear becky!
these are all so dear!
like each shell is a find from the ocean,
your every pouch & word is too.
looooove. xox
June 28th, 2011
Thanks so much for the supportive comments…you’re all too kind.
June 28th, 2011
Cover worthy too…just beautiful!! I have to get my paws on a copy:)
June 28th, 2011
Becky, these pillows & pouches are just adorable with your beach treasures! I look forward to trying this, and I can hardly wait to pick up a copy of this issue. If only I could be closer to the beach and collect these little treasures more often.
June 28th, 2011
Hooray, hooray! That is wonderful, Becky. I wonder if I will find this if I run to the store. You create such ethereal pieces…they are you! Congratulations!
Big hugs,
Suz
June 28th, 2011
I just received my magazine in the mail — only had a chance to flip through it — but it looks full of fun and creative ideas and I can hardly wait to sit down and thoroughly read it from front to back!
June 28th, 2011
Becky, your work always amazes me! Every single piece is so adorable! Looove them all!
June 29th, 2011
Congratulations on the publication of your beautiful work. I love the hearts. The peat pots are darling. I would love to try to make both of these! And the keepsake pouches of your beach trip is a fabulous idea.
I am happy for your published work!
Have a wonderful week.
June 29th, 2011
Becky! these are all so wonderful! I really love the hearts! Bills daughter is getting married next summer and I can just see these on the tables at each seat! beautiful! cant wait to pick up an issue of the newest SL!
June 29th, 2011
Congrats Becky! I love the hearts and the mementos from your time by the ocean. What a clever way, to capture these memories~ I enjoyed reading the article; I would love to visit this NEST, someday~X
June 29th, 2011
Oh the cover is so so lovely, as are your creations. Somerset Life is the one Somerset pub. I always buy.. I have every single issue because of projects like these that make my eyes happy and my heart excited to try them on my own! Beautiful work!
~Scarlett
June 29th, 2011
I love the cover of this issue with your heart pillows. The pouches are a great idea for saving little mementos from our trips. I will definitely use this one! Nesting on Main looks like so much fun. I can’t wait to read my issue. Congrats on the cover!
June 30th, 2011
I’m so excited to learn that many of you are into the idea of using recycled dryer sheets for your art projects…enjoy! And thank you all for the sweet comments too.
June 30th, 2011
Congratulations on yet another well deserved publication. Your creations are wonderful!!! Joyful July to you dear…
June 30th, 2011
beautiful cover, girl! I love those little pouches. you just never cease to amaze me! wonderful art always…
seriously, congrats on the cover it is beautiful!
July 1st, 2011
becky, you are the poster child for inspiration!! your features in somerset are always beautiful and imaginative! have a wonderful weekend, sweet friend! xo
July 1st, 2011
Becky I was just coming by to comment on this very issue! I picked it up the other day, and I think it is one of the best issues of Somerset Life yet (if that’s possible!).
Your article is just wonderful, and paired along with those fabulous pictures, I found myself inspecting every inch and discovering things through print. What a wonderful place!
I also fell in love with your pouches the instant I saw them.. so heavenly!
July 2nd, 2011
You clever girl! What will you think of next? This is such a pretty and unique way to display shells or anything else!!
🙂 Diane
July 10th, 2011
Becky, I just bought this issue based on the cover hearts and the peat pot art, I am new to this magazine and cannot wait to create! Thank you for the inspirations!
July 14th, 2011
Music to my ears, thanks Jaci!
July 14th, 2011
Love the hearts that you made that are on the cover! I’m going to go get this issue.
July 20th, 2011
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