I had planned for this post to cover Mary’s unbelievable craft studio, but I am still currently sorting through my photo’s and gathering a few links. Instead, I thought I would share what I made in her awe-inspiring space. Our beautiful instructor was the truly gifted Tricia of Vintage Bliss. Each ladies album was dazzlingly different. Here is the cover of my Gypsy Boheme Voyage book. A Caravan of Gypsy Crafts.
A Caravan of Gypsy Crafts
I attached a ticket to the first page that provided free admission to the crazy world. I left room to admit some crazy photos and yes, they do exist. 🙂
The delightful and lovely Miss Billy Carter, an original gypsy, graces page four. (Thank you for the image Tricia!)
Next, there is a page dedicated to the idea of a gypsy fortune teller. I wrote “What is your fortune in life? Love, Health, Happiness”.
We had seven gypsies total in attendance. I wrote down each name.
The vintage hippo popcorn bag holds business cards of sweet shops and restaurants.
I had to have a peacock feather in the book as Mary’s floral centerpiece featured these brilliant plumes.
I plan on placing a photo of my flea market finds on the page entitled “Junk Gypsy”. Don’t worry, a post featuring my haul is coming up… along with a surprise.
The last page features a tag and more room for photos.
Here is the back cover of my album.
A Cute Tote Bag
Our second project was this absolutely adorable tote bag featuring the Gypsy Boheme image. This is Miss Tricia’s sweet bag.
My bag suffered an accessory malfunction that involved a can of Hawaiian punch during the long ride home. I really needed a new tote bag as I will be taking 3 classes this next semester and I find that keeping each class in a separate tote helps to keep me organized. So, I bought a new heavy duty pink tote (Wal Mart $2.46) and carefully cut out the image and sewed it onto the new bag. I also transferred all the yummy vintage trim that Tricia and Mary so lovingly provided.
While I was at it I added the image of Miss Billy onto the bag.
I placed a favorite image of a sweet Gypsy girl on the back of the tote.
Tricia is truly talented. She also created this cute candle and this beautiful necklace for me. Thank you so much!
My girl Mary had me select something from her shop to take home. I chose this piece of artwork as it reminded me of the Fashionista. It will go in her new apartment as it fits the theme of a Forest Storybook Wonderland.
Thank you, sweet ladies, from the bottom of my big wheeled heart.
I don't have a favorite, because I LOVE THEM all! that cute crafty book, the bag with fringe, and that cute cute necklace! How fun!
Luara, your pics are great. I love love you book, how it turned out. Love the new bag,too. Darn Hawaiian Punch!
HUgs, Tricia
Laura,
Everything is very cute!! I love the bag and especially the piece of artwork. Adorable.
Great inspiration from what looked like terrific fun. Love everything & the use of such unique items. Caught the old flash card!
FUN! Xx deb
Hi Laura,
Love the pics! That tote is too cute!
Nancy
Laura,
I love your book…it is so creative and so YOU!! I bet you had a great time making it. These classes sound like so much fun!!
Sorry about the original tote. But you carried on bravely!! Love the new one!!
Can't wait to see more pics!
xoxo
Jane
That is simply gorgeous! How creative and inspiring.
That book is just the sweetest!! Can tell you enjoyed your time so much-
blessings
mary
O, I couldn't chose a favorite…I am in love with all of them…so creative..*sigh
Oh you all must have had a fab time! It all looks amazing and so much fun! And the art work is so inspiring. Keep sakes of a most wonderful time, you lucky girl(s)!
I love the book. It was so cute and the memories.
Willow
Oohh I how I wish I could come play with you girls! Can't wait to see more and great job by the way!
What a great party! One that you come home with great stuff! How fun!
Your friend's home is absolutely darling. 🙂
~Liz
Your book is so beautiful!
Looks like you had lots of fun. Love the pink tote bag. Mimi
Hi Laura,
What a lovely book and bag you made and what fun you must have had in making them.
Hugs
Carolyn
happy SITS day!
I love them all! I'm jealous because I am SO NOT CRAFTY!
Congratulations on your SITS DAY!
The book is just beautiful 🙂 Congrats on your featured SITS day!
I love that gypsy book! Hope all your other stuff is that FAB!! Off to check it out! Happy day in the sun:)
What an exceptionally creative blog you have here… visiting from SITS. Congrats on being the FB today! Keep up the great works of art!
What a cute book! Happy SITS Day! 🙂 I'm sure it will be a great day!
The book is UNREAL! Very cool…but if I had to pic a second favorite…it woul dbe the necklace.
What's not to love about gypsies? Cool stuff and Happy SITS Day ; -)
What a beautiful book! Love your blog too 🙂 Happy FB Day on SITS!!!
Thanks for a wonderful blog!
Visiting from SITS. You are so incredibly talented!
you are so very talented.. I love your art..
Happy sits day ..
Wow, incredible stuff!
Happy SITS day, by the way :0) Beautiful blog.
Wow…Unbelievable! Fantastic job!
Beautiful – love the first bag.
So beautiful!
Stopping by from SITS!
Federica
http://sweet-as-a-candy.blogspot.com/
Adorable!
I LOVE THE BOOK, IT'S BEAUTIFUL! HAPPY SITS DAY TO YOU!
This is too cute! I love this kind of stuff.
I love it all! Who did your blog design? It is so beautifull!
Too bad the Hawaiin Punch ruined the first bag but love how you recovered. Have a great SITS day!
Stopping in from SITS….I love these books! Too cute!! Now I want to make one!
Wow, so many good things in one post!! Love the book & that necklace is so adorable!
Nice to meet you via SITS!
The book is beautiful! I especially liked the way you used the flashcard. What a creative way to add a memory!
I'm here from SITS. And I'll be back! I sometimes feature artists on my blog. I'll let you know if/when I link to you.
That album is AMAZING!!!!
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XO,
TFF